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New Golf is World Car of the Year

The Volkswagen Golf has been honoured as the 2009 World Car of the Year. A jury comprised of 59 international automotive journalists from 25 countries around the world chose this year's World Car of the Year, which was announced this morning (9 April) at a news conference during the New York International Auto S ow.

"It is a tremendous honour for Volkswagen to have its global best selling model, the Golf, named the 200 World Car of the Year," said Stefan Jacoby, President/CEO, Volkswagen of America, Inc.

"This is a great way to kick-off the new Golf here in America. We're excited for the arrival of the sixth-generation Golf, which will be in Volkswagen showrooms later this year. Simply put, we believe this is the best Golf ever."

 

The Golf, a perennial favourite in the Volkswagen line-up, has sold more than 26 million units in 120 countries, making it one of the top selling vehicles of all-time. It made its US debut at this year's New York International Auto Show and will be available in showrooms across he US this autumn.