The Honda Civic hybrid won the 2025 North American Car of the Year award, while the Ford Ranger took the crown for the truck honors, and Volkswagen ID. Buzz won the utility award. The honors, announced Friday morning during an Automotive Press Association event kicking off the North American International Auto Show in Detroit,

Electric vehicles took center stage as Honda, Ford and Volkswagen won the 2025 North American, Car, Truck and Utility of the year awards Friday at an Automotive Press Association Event in Detroit.

The winners for the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of Year (NACTOY) awards were announced on Friday at the start of the Detroit Auto Show.

The 2025 North American Car, Truck, and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) awards winners were unveiled during the opening press conference of the Detroit Auto Show’s media day mid-January. This year’s honourees include the Honda Civic Hybrid, the Ford Ranger, and the Volkswagen ID. Buzz, each taking top spots in their respective categories.

The 2025 winners for the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year awards were announced Friday morning to open the Detroit Auto Show’s media day.

The North American Car, Truck, and Utility of the Year Awards (NACTOY) are prestigious among automotive honors. A jury of 50 automotive media professionals independently evaluates new or significantly upgraded vehicles each year to find the best among them.