Xavier Pérez named president of The Car Of The Year jury
Xavier Pérez, the motor director of Prensa Ibérica, has been appointed as the new president of the The Car Of The Year (COTY) jury. Pérez succeeds Soren Rasmussen in an official ceremony held in Tannisby, Denmark.
This appointment marks the first time in over 60 years that a Spaniard has held the presidency of the prestigious European award. The COTY jury is composed of 65 journalists representing 25 different countries.
Pérez will serve in the role until the general assembly takes place at the end of this year. This assembly will coincide with the testing of the seven finalist models for the 2027 edition. The final list of candidates is expected to be announced on October 30, with the ultimate winner to be revealed at the Brussels Motor Show in January 2027.
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Prensa Ibérica · Soren Rasmussen · Tannisby · The Car Of The Year · Xavier Pérez
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The final list of candidates for the 2027 edition will be known on October 30. www.eldia.es · www.elperiodicoextremadura.com · www.levante-emv.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The COTY jury consists of 65 journalists from 25 countries. www.eldia.es · www.elperiodicoextremadura.com · www.levante-emv.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The winner of the award will be announced during the Brussels Motor Show in the second week of January 2027. www.eldia.es · www.elperiodicoextremadura.com · www.levante-emv.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Xavier Pérez is the first Spaniard to hold the presidency of the award in over 60 years. www.eldia.es · www.elperiodicoextremadura.com · www.levante-emv.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Xavier Pérez replaces Soren Rasmussen as president. www.eldia.es · www.elperiodicoextremadura.com · www.levante-emv.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Xavier Pérez has assumed the presidency of the The Car Of The Year (COTY) jury. www.eldia.es · www.elperiodicoextremadura.com · www.levante-emv.com