As we usher in the new year, BMW is able to look back on a highly successful 2016 with well over 50 national and international awards and distinctions. As in the past, vehicles of the brand were highly rated by juries across a range of different categories and topics, frequently finishing at the top of the winners' rostrum.

It is worth noting that BMW succeeded in gaining some of the world's most coveted distinctions, including the World Car Award and the title of Best Car for the BMW 7 Series, as well as the Golden Steering Wheel for the BMW i3. What's more, the BMW M2 Coupe, as well as the all new BMW 5 Series Sedan, went straight onto the winner's podium even though it was a newcomer model.

The new BMW 7 Series was able to continue its outstanding success in 2016. Having won numerous national and international distinctions the previous year, the top BMW model was named World Luxury Car as part of the World Car Awards. After its overall victory and two class victories last year, the BMW i8 engine won the International Engine of the Year Award for the second time, and secured a class victory in the category between the 1.4 and 1.8-litre capacities.