You’ve got the power! Judges in the hot seat as they choose our Cars of the Year

A big thank you to everyone who came to the Professional Driver Car of the Year judging days at Epsom Racecourse last month.

BMW showcase their commitment to the chauffeur and private hire sector

The new i7 certainly drew a crowd

Our judges travelled from all over the country to test a great selection of 50 cars in the sunshine at the famous racecourse. Now we have the task of analysing the score sheets and choosing our winning cars in each of the six categories.

We had a terrific selection of cars, and for the first time in the 13-year history of the event, every car was either electric, hybrid or hydrogen-powered. Not a diesel in sight, sadly – we have to reflect the direction of travel within the industry, and both legislators and the travelling public are demanding the cleanest vehicles.

Boot space so important

We’ll announce the winners in each of the six categories - Chauffeur Car, Executive Car, Private Hire Vehicle, Luxury SUV, MPV, and Estate Car – at our prestigious QSi Awards at the Celtic Manor Resort in Newport on Tuesday, November 29. And of course we’ll announce our overall Car of the Year on the night as well.

How hot do you reckon?

The QSi Awards are the only awards designed specifically for you, the chauffeur, private hire and taxi operator. We look forward to seeing you there. Entries are open now, so make sure you’re in with a chance of winning. To enter, or to book a ticket, please go to: www.prodrivermags.com/qsi-home Meanwhile, here’s a gallery of images, showing our judges sticking to the task of evaluating the best cars.

Ready for their drives