Sofyan Bey, Mike Hanley and Kristin Shaw will lend their invaluable expertise and perspectives to the awards organization
The greatest strength of the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year™ awards organization is its pool of 50 talented and experienced automotive journalists who serve as jurors. Today, NACTOY is proud to announce that three new jurors have joined the organization:
Sofyan Bey is the founder and host of Redline Reviews, a YouTube channel featuring detailed and honest videos on all things automotive. The channel has helped hundreds of millions of viewers make informed decisions on the best new vehicles to suit their lifestyles and budgets. As a well-respected member of the automotive media, Sofyan brings his knowledge and passion for the industry to every video he produces.
Mike Hanley is a Senior Road Test Editor at Cars.com, overseeing expert car reviews and comparison tests. He has more than 20 years of experience reporting on the auto industry, having previously managed editorial content for Cars.com’s research section and the publication of more than 300 vehicle reports each year.
Kristin Shaw is a freelance automotive journalist with over a decade of experience in the industry. Her work has appeared in multiple publications, including Car and Driver, Road & Track, Popular Science, Edmunds, Forbes, U.S. News & World Report, and more. She previously served as president of the Texas Auto Writers Association and is a multiple-year participant in the Rebelle Rally, an eight-day off-roading competition.
Additionally, the NACTOY board has released its timeline for the 2025 awards cycle:
- The Best of 2025 (semifinalist round) will be announced on Friday, September 13;
- Finalists will be revealed on Thursday, November 11;
- Winners of the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year™ awards will be announced on Friday, January 10, to open the Detroit Auto Show.
