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 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 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, 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.

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.

At a Friday morning press conference that kicked off Media Day at the Detroit Auto Show, the winners of the 2025 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year awards were revealed. The 2025 North American Car of the Year is the Honda Civic Hybrid,