Watch the 2026 NACTOY Awards Livestream!
Winners of the 2026 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) Awards™ were unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show on January 14, 2026 at 9:00am ET.
Congratulations to the 2026 winners!
North American Car of the Year™: Dodge Charger
North American Truck of the Year™: Ford Maverick Lobo
North American Utility Vehicle of the Year™: Hyundai Palisade
Press Releases
NACTOY Awards and SAE International today announced the first recipients of the SAE International-NACTOY Automotive Journalism, Design and Engineering Innovation Scholarships, created to support students pursuing careers shaping the future of the automotive industry.
NACTOY’s “Best of 2027” features 25 vehicles competing for North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year™
NACTOY Introduces North American Automotive Technology of the Year™ Award New category recognizes technologies improving the driving and ownership experience DETROIT, NEW YORK, and LOS […]
Follow @NACTOY - See What Our Jurors Are Driving & Saying
Follow the journey of North America’s top automotive journalists as they test, review, and nominate the vehicles vying for North American Car, Truck, and Utility of the Year™.
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