The Mercedes-Benz C-Class has won two new awards. In Japan it has been voted as the best imported car for the second consecutive year, while further south east in Australia, the C 250 CDI was voted ‘Australia’s Best Car’ in its category. In Japan, the award (presented at the Tokyo Motor Show) recognises the best concept and most innovative technology, while in Australia the Australian Automobile Association considered the C-Class to be the best premium mid-size car.