Women's Car of the Year finalists announced in WOW

“Times are tight, cars are costly and the market is under more pressure than ever before,” says Justine Joseph, editor of WOW. “So, in this year's handy, cubby-hole sized magazine, we've focused on showing women how to extend the relationship they have with their current car - or how to get the best deal if they're shopping for a new one.

“It also highlights the ten finalists in the eight categories of the third annual WOW Women's Car of the Year Awards.”

The awards will be presented to the top car in every category, as chosen by four female motoring-journalist judges and the readers themselves. Readers can vote for their favourites by SMS and one lucky voter will win a thrilling road trip for herself and three girlfriends worth R100 000, courtesy of BP Ultimate, in partnership with Volkswagen and the Automobile Association.

The car finalists' categories are as follows:

• The Wheel Deals (under R150 000)
  
• Movers and Shakers (R150 000 to R250 000)
  
• The Top Gears (R250 000 and up)
  
• The Dream Machines (beyond price)
  
• The Four X Fabs (4x4s)
  
• The Crowd Carriers (people movers)
  
• The Space Stations (station wagons)
  
• All-In-One Wonders (MPVs and SUVs)