Europe’s Car Of The Year and the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of The Year competitions have announced their 2025 winners. The retro Renault 5 EV took gold in the Euro test, easily beating the second-place Kia EV3,

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

The North American Car, Truck, and Utility of the Year Awards (NACTOY) are prestigious among automotive honors. A jury of 50 automotive media professionals independently evaluates new or significantly upgraded vehicles each year to find the best among them.