2011 World Car of the Year

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The 2011 World Car of the Year is an international automotive award that recognized the Nissan Leaf as the standout global vehicle of that year, highlighting the growing importance of electric cars.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf World Car of the Year award
automotive award
announcedIn 2011
associatedBrand Nissan
awardYear 2011
category World Car of the Year
surface form: "overall World Car of the Year"
countryScope international
emphasis environmental performance
innovation in powertrain technology
highlights growing importance of electric cars
notableAspect first major global car of the year title for a mass‑market electric vehicle
organizer World Car of the Year
surface form: "World Car Awards jury"
partOf World Car of the Year
surface form: "World Car Awards"
presentedFor outstanding automobile sold internationally
receivedAward 2011 World Car of the Year
relatedAward World Green Car 2011
selectionProcess international jury of automotive journalists
shortlistedVehicle Nissan Leaf
vehicleTypeRecognized electric car
winner Nissan Leaf

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Nissan Leaf awardReceived 2011 World Car of the Year
2011 World Car of the Year receivedAward 2011 World Car of the Year
subject surface form: "Nissan Leaf"