Best Cars Ever Named by Automotive Experts (1995-2026) | The Auto Channel
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Best Cars Ever Named by Automotive Experts (1995-2026)
The Auto Channel has tracked automotive awards and vehicle reviews since 1995. This archive compiles the most frequently honored cars, trucks, SUVs, hybrids and EVs recognized by automotive journalists, industry analysts and major automotive organizations worldwide
The Auto Channel Automotive Awards Archive
Since launching online in 1995, The Auto Channel has documented thousands of vehicle reviews, road tests, and automotive awards. This page compiles major Best Car of the Year winners across the industry.
Best Cars of 2026
- Dodge Charger – North American Car of the Year
- Ford Maverick – North American Truck of the Year
- Hyundai Palisade – North American Utility Vehicle of the Year
- Volkswagen Golf GTI / Golf R – MotorTrend Car of the Year
- Honda Civic Hybrid – Edmunds Top Rated Car
- Hyundai Ioniq 5 – Kelley Blue Book Best Electric Vehicle
- Kia EV9 – MotorTrend SUV of the Year
Best Cars of 2025
- Toyota Prius – North American Car of the Year
- Ford Super Duty – North American Truck of the Year
- Kia EV9 – North American Utility Vehicle of the Year
- Toyota Prius – MotorTrend Car of the Year
Best Cars of 2024
- Toyota Prius / Prius Prime – North American Car of the Year
- Ford Super Duty – North American Truck of the Year
- Kia EV9 – North American Utility Vehicle of the Year
Best Cars of 2023
- Acura Integra – North American Car of the Year
- Ford F-150 Lightning – North American Truck of the Year
- Kia EV6 – North American Utility Vehicle of the Year
Best Cars of 2022
- Honda Civic – North American Car of the Year
- Ford Maverick – North American Truck of the Year
- Ford Bronco – North American Utility Vehicle of the Year
Historic Highlights (2004-2021)
- Chevrolet Corvette Stingray – 2020
- Chevrolet Bolt – 2017
- Honda Civic – 2016
- Volkswagen Golf – 2015
- Chevrolet Corvette – 2014
- Cadillac ATS – 2013
- Hyundai Elantra – 2012
- Chevrolet Volt – 2011
- Ford Fusion Hybrid – 2010
- Hyundai Genesis – 2009
- Cadillac CTS – 2008
- Saturn Aura – 2007
- Honda Civic – 2006
- Chrysler 300 – 2005
- Toyota Prius – 2004
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