On this day in auto history - December 18th

Fri 18th Dec 2020

It was on this day in 1999 that the Ford Model T was declared the 'Car of The Century' at a high-profile awards gala in Las Vegas.

The award was given by the influential Global Automotive Elections Foundation - a specially-convened panel of experts from 33 different countries - who made their decision on the back of an arduous, three-year elimination process which also included a public internet vote.

The jury ranked the Mini in second place, with the Citroen DS, Volkswagen Beetle and Porsch 911 completing the top five placings.

At the same awards ceremony, Ferdinand Porsche was named ‘Car Engineer of the Century’, beating off competition from giants such as Karl Benz, Ettore Bugatti and Henry Ford.

Meanwhile acclaimed Italian designer Giorgetto Giugiaro - noted for his work on cars ranging from high-end Lamborghini’s and Ferrari’s to the original Volkswagen Golf - was named 'Car Designer of The Century’.

The tax values are provided by a third-party supplier and while every effort is made to ensure their accuracy please double check with your advisor. If the car was registered after 31/03/2017 then it is subject to new tax rules. All prices we display are for the cars second tax payment onwards. You can find out information on the cars first tax payment here

Cars registered on or after 1 April 2017

Rates for second tax payment onwards

Fuel type	Single 12 month payment	Single 12 month payment by Direct Debit	Total of 12 monthly payments by Direct Debit	Single 6 month payment	Single 6 month payment by Direct Debit
Petrol or diesel	£180	£180	£189	£99	£94.50
Electric	£0	N/A	N/A	£0	N/A
Alternative	£170	£170	£178.50	£93.50	£89.25

Alternative fuel vehicles include hybrids, bioethanol and liquid petroleum gas.

Vehicles with a list price of more than £40,000

You have to pay an extra £390 a year if you have a car with a ‘list price’ (the published price before any discounts) of more than £40,000. You do not have to pay this if you have a zero emission vehicle.

You only have to pay this rate for 5 years (from the second time the vehicle is taxed).

Check the list price with your dealer so you know how much vehicle tax you’ll have to pay.

Fuel type	Single 12 month payment	Single 12 month payment by Direct Debit	Total of 12 monthly payments by Direct Debit	Single 6 month payment	Single 6 month payment by Direct Debit
Petrol or diesel	£570	£570	£598.50	£313.50	£299.25
Alternative	£560	£560	£588	£308	£294