The New York Auto Show opens its doors to the public tomorrow, but the World Car of the Year awards have already been presented. There are four different categories for best overall, green car, performance vehicle and car design, and the winners were chosen from a group of 34 finalists, according to AutoBlog.

The 2012 Volkswagen Up! was named the World Car of the Year, beating out the Porsche 911 and the BMW 3-Series, The Detroit News reports. The Up! was not the only vehicle not yet available in the U.S. to win an award. German automaker Mercedes-Benz was honored with the World Green Car of the Year award for the S250 CDI BlueEfficiency. Mercedes has plans to introduce an American version of the green car toward the end of this year, in the GLK, according to the news source.

Land Rover's Range Rover Evoque took the World Car Design of the Year award, adding yet another accolade to the luxury crossover's impressive resume. The Evoque was named 2012 SUV of the Year by Motor Trend, and also received praise from AutoWeek and Top Gear.

When it came to high-performance vehicles, Porsche snagged the World Performance Car of the Year award. The 911 991-Series beat out the Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 and the McLaren MP4-12C, two of the best exotic vehicles on the market today.

While the World Car award winners may be inaccessible to drivers, there are still plenty of used vehicles available to suit the needs of any motorists. New Jersey State Auto Auction offers a wide selection of makes and models, and all of their cars have been CARFAX certified, so drivers know they're getting a reliable ride.