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.

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,

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.

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

Truck of the Year finalists were the Ford Ranger, Ram 1500, and Toyota Tacoma - three brand-new models, with two small trucks showing the return of that once popular segment. Ford's fifth win in a row shows that it dominates the pickup market, which is also reflected in the brand's sales figures.

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.

Following three previous NACTOY accolades, the Honda Civic is North American Car of the Year again, though only in hybrid flavor on this occasion

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 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

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.