As the Detroit Auto Show gets underway, the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) winners were announced Friday morning.

Winners of the 2025 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year are the Honda Civic Hybrid, Ford Ranger and Volkswagen ID.Buzz. The prestigious NACTOY awards kicked off the Detroit Auto Show Media Day on Friday morning as the event returned to its traditional January slot as the first auto show of the year.

Honda Civic Hybrid, Ford Ranger, and Volkswagen ID. BuzzDETROIT, Jan. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Drivers planning to buy a new vehicle in the new year need look no further than the winners of the 2025 North American Car,

The Volkswagen ID. Buzz has been named the 2025 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year, Volkswagen of America announced on Friday at the 2025 Detroit Auto Show.

The Honda Civic hybrid, Ford Ranger and Volkswagen ID. 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.

Although it's not the most popular midsizer in North America, the T6.2-generation Ford Ranger was crowned 2025 North American Truck of the Year

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 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.