With the Detroit show’s return to January, the announcements of the North American car, truck, and utility vehicles of the year again kick off the event. On Friday, the Honda Civic Hybrid was named car of the year, the Ford Ranger as truck of the year, and the Volkswagen ID. Buzz as utility of the year.

The Detroit Auto Show gala returned to the cold but comfortable confines of winter as it received a warm embrace from people inside and outside the auto industry.

The Detroit Auto Show featured cars from classic films like "Jurassic Park" and "National Lampoon's Vacation," while also debuting new models for 2025.

The Detroit Auto Show returns to its traditional January time slot this weekend with more than 20 auto brands and four immersive track experiences awaiting showgoers. Show organizers announced last year that the event was returning in January to Huntington Place after taking place in the fall in recent years.

Buzz are the winners of the 2025 North American Car, Truck & Utility of the Year awards. Why it matters: The selection of a hybrid sedan, a gasoline pickup truck and an electric minivan as the industry's best vehicles offers proof that consumers have a multitude of choices when it comes to car buying.