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.