The International Engine of the Year is an annual competition for automotive industry internal combustion engines and electric motors, judged by a panel of automobile journalists from around the world. It is organised by UKi Media & Events' Automotive Magazines. The competition was started in 1999. The award is determined by the panellists using "subjective driving impressions and technical knowledge, and took into account characteristics such as fuel economy, noise, smoothness, performance and driveability". Annual winners Old categories Rankings Number of times the following makes have received the award: See also List of motor vehicle awards Ward's 10 Best Engines PACE Award World Car of the Year International Car of the Year Autobest References External links International Engine of the Year Awards homepage Automobile engines British science and technology awards Lists of automobile engines Motor vehicle awards