The awards, among the most prestigious prizes in the automotive industry, are decided by a panel of 50 automotive journalists from the U.S. and Canada. To be considered for a NACTOY award, a vehicle ...

Three vehicles stood out from the competition in a rigorous evaluation process.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kristin Shaw is an automotive journalist based in Texas. The North American Car, Utility, and Truck of the Year (NACTOY) jury, ...

The Detroit Auto Show has kicked off, setting the stage for the Automotive Press Association to announce the winners of the North American Car, Truck, and Utility Vehicle of the Year awards (NACTOY).

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. DETROIT, Jan. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The definitive roadmap for new-car shoppers arrived today with the ...

DETROIT, Jan. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The all-new Hyundai Palisade was today named the 2026 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year™ by the North American Car, Utility and Truck of the Year ...

Congrats to the automotive teams behind the winners of the 2026 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year awards! The winners were announced Wednesday at the opening of the Detroit ...

The Detroit Auto Show is officially underway and it kicked off with the 2026 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year Awards. They’ll likely prove somewhat controversial, as one ...

Panel of esteemed automotive experts select the all-new Dodge Charger multi-energy lineup as a finalist for 2026 North American Car of the Year All-new Dodge Charger lineup – both the two- and ...

The Dodge Charger won the 2026 North American Car of the Year award, while the Ford Maverick Lobo took the crown for the truck honors, and the Hyundai Palisade won the utility award. The awards were ...

The North American Car, Truck, and Utility of the Year organization has delivered the verdict on the 2026 winners in each category. As a reminder, NACTOY is a jury of 50 automotive journalists from ...

DETROIT, Jan. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The definitive roadmap for new-car shoppers arrived today with the announcement of the 2026 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year™ ...