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

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North American Car, Truck, and Utility Vehicle of the Year™ (NACTOY) award winners were announced this week at the Detroit Auto Show.

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.

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.

Honda, Volkswagen and Ford vehicles were named North American Car, Utility and Truck of the Year, Friday, but do they represent what consumers want?

"The 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid is a much needed affordable high-mileage family car. In addition to sharp styling, a nicely crafted interior and a comfortable ride, the Civic Hybrid delivers exceptional fuel economy." – Matt DeLorenzo, Editor-in-Chief, Tightwad Garage

The honours, announced Friday morning during an Automotive Press Association event kicking off the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, are decided by a group of 50 journalists from the U.

Automotive award season is in full swing, and the winners of the 2025 North American Car, Truck and Utility of the Year awards were announced at the 2025 Detroit Auto Show.

Honda Civic Hybrid, Ford Ranger and Volkswagen ID. Buzz Win 2025 North American Vehicle Awards DETROIT (AP) — The Honda Civic hybrid won the 2025 North American Car of the Year award ...

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DETROIT (AP) — 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. Buzz won the utility award.