Motorworld Book Prize
The best car books
With the Motorworld Book Prize, the MOTORWORLD Group honours the best car books of the year. From the new publications, the distinguished eight-member jury selects literary works that should enhance the bookshelves of every car enthusiast.
Brand Book
Biography
Monographs about brands
and personalities
Motor Sport
Design
Books about motor racing
and product design
History
Special Prizes
Historical works and
special publications
Since almost 20 years,
the German
car book prize
For almost 20 years, this car book prize has recognised the best literary works dedicated to automobiles and mobility. It was initiated by the motoring journalist, automotive historian, and author of more than one hundred books, Jürgen Lewandowski. The MOTORWORLD Group has been the organiser, initiator and name-giver of the book prize since 2017.
The partners
The jury
2023
Jürgen Lewandowksi
International motor journalist
Jury Chairman
Sarah Dünkel
Future Leader
MOTORWORLD Group
Frank Marrenbach
CEO
Althoff Hotelgruppe
Michael Stoschek
Chairman Shareholders’ Meeting
Brose Fahrzeugteile
Dr. Andreas Kaufmann
Chairman of the Supervisory Board
Leica Camera AG
Georg Schaeffler
Family shareholder and Supervisory Board Chairman, Schaeffler AG
Sabine Kehm
The MS Office
Manager of Michael and Mick Schumacher
Jürgen Book
Classic Cars Manager
Global Strategic Account Management, BASF Coatings GmbH
Lutz Leif Linden
Secretary General of the Automobilclub von Deutschland e.V. and Managing Director of AvD Wirtschaftsdienst GmbH
Next Book Prize
May 2023
Where: Motorworld München
Jury meeting: April 2023
Award ceremony: May 2023
Prize winners
Book Prize 2023
The most exciting and interesting new car books were selected from around 70 entries: a total of 21 literary works dealing with various aspects of mobility won the categories “Brand,” “Biography,” “Motorsport,” “Design” and “History. In addition, several special prizes were awarded. The complete overview with all 2023 award winners can be found here.
Stay informed
Motorworld Bulletin
Latest news about the book prize and much more besides: The MOTORWORLD Bulletin online magazine is devoted to the history, speed and lifestyle of the car and bike scene, and is a perfect forum for everyone for whom classic cars, bikes and connoisseur’s vehicles are much more than just means of travelling from A to B.
