Wayne de Nobrega, Tracker’s CEO, delivered the key note address and focused on the topic of Big Data and what it means for the motoring industry. In his speech he stated, “Data transformed into insight helps us to address customer needs effectively and without this insight the data is basically a collection of facts that have not been interpreted to deliver meaning.”
In finalising the candidates for category wins, the CAR Magazine team factored in the road tests and driving impressions that were published in CAR during the previous year – meaning only vehicles they had actually driven themselves would be considered. In all categories, except the Budget Car and Performance Car segments, it is the vehicle’s entire range and not individual models which are considered. Other selection criteria include package, personality, performance and price.
• Budget Car (under R145 000): Volkswagen Up! 1.0 Move
• Light Hatchback: Volkswagen Polo
• Light Sedan: Volkswagen Polo Vivo
• Compact Hatchback: Audi A3/A3 Sportback
• Compact Sedan: Toyota Corolla Quest
• Compact Executive Sedan: BMW 3 Series
• Luxury Car: Mercedes-Benz S Class
• Performance Car (overall): Mercedes-AMG GT S
• Light SUV/Crossover: Kia Soul
• Compact SUV/Crossover: Ford Kuga
• Large SUV/Crossover: Range Rover Sport
• Double-Cab Bakkie: Ford Ranger
• Company of the Year: Mazda
• Company to Watch: Volvo
• Design of the Year (production car): Fiat 124
• Design of the Year (concept car): Porsche Mission E
• Re-design of the Year: BMW 1 Series
• Green Award: Toyota
• Powertrain of the Year: Opel 1.0 litre EcoFlex
• Safety Award: Volvo and autonomous driving
• Most Underrated Product: Peugeot 308
• Motorsport Award: Leeroy Poulter
Dentsu 17 hours
SAMRA 16 hours
