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Drive Car of the Year 2012 Index

Drive car of the year 2012

This year's winner triumphed by delivering cheap thrills from an unlikely quarter. Who would have thought ultra-conservative Toyota would turn out such a great sports car?

Drive's Car of the Year for 2011 announced

Car of the year

The judges have made their decisions and the winners have been announced. Check out each category winner and our overall winner in our Car of the Year special feature.

2010 Drive Car of the Year

Volkswagen Golf 118TSI

Have a look at Drive's ultimate annual comparison test, with cars of all sizes and shapes battle it out for Drive's top gong, Drive Car of the Year.

2009 Drive Car of the Year

VW Golf 118TSI

Check out all the coverage from the 2009 Drive car of the Year Awards.

2008 Drive Car of the Year

Honda Accord Euro V6

View the winners of Drive's 2008 Car of the Year Awards.

2007 Drive Car of the Year

BMW M3

Find out which 2007 released model will take top honours in Drive's Car of the Year.

2006 Drive Car of the Year

Audi TT

Drive pits some of the most exciting new models of 2006 against each other to see which one is the best all-rounder.

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