The 2011 Nissan Leaf has been awarded the 2011 World Car of the Year. The electric vehicle received the most votes, outnumbering runner ups – 2011 Audi A8 and 2011 BMW 5 Series. The World Car of the Year was won by the Volkswagen Polo last year. The 2011 Chevrolet Volt received the Green Car of the Year award along with winning the 2011 North American Car of the Year award. The 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia took the World Performance Car of the Year Award, whereas the 2011 Aston Martin Rapide (priced at Rs. 20 crore in India), won the World Design of the Year Award.
