The Subaru Forester has been named the 2025-2026 Japan Car of the Year (JCOTY), beating out favorites such as the Honda Prelude and the Toyota Crown Estate.
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December 7, 2025
Subaru Forester Is The 2025-2026 Japan Car Of The Year
The Subaru Forester has been named the 2025-2026 Japan Car of the Year (JCOTY), beating out favorites such as the Honda Prelude and the Toyota Crown Estate.
November 25, 2025
Ford Ranger Wins 4th International Pickup Of The Year Award For 2026-2027
Ford has, pardon the pun, picked up its fourth International Pick-Up of the Year Award (IPUA) in 15 years with the Ranger Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (Ranger PHEV). This marks the first time that a hybrid drivetrain has been honored by the IPUA jury.
The election of the overall pick-up truck winner for 2026-27 was decided after an extensive on-road/off-road test program held in Bulgaria last month. Here, the 4x4 Double Cab candidates in contention, namely the Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster, the Foton V9 Hybrid, and the Maxus T60 were put to the test.
The routes chosen, were centered around the municipalities Samokov and Sapareva Banja and includes the hills of Rila, the highest and one of the most beautiful mountain in Southeast Europe. The route also passed hrough Borovets, one of the oldest and most famous ski resorts on the Balkan Peninsula. The highest peak in the Southeast Europe Musala (2,925 meters) towers from above while Belchin and Sapareva Banja is a popular tourist destination with a number of thermal mineral springs. Nearby at Samokov is the new Lara Racing Track, under construction, the first FIA Formula 3 track in Bulgaria.
The 4x4 off-road exercise started from the base of Saint Peter (1,191 meters) in the Verila mountain region, passing through rough, tough and demanding roads pass across the hills and forests near Belchin and Klisura villages and on to the finish in Tsari Mali Grad, the ancient Thracian and Roman fortress, now a museum.
As it transpired, Ford accumulated most marks with the Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster second and the Foton V9 third.
“In delivering outstanding, class-leading performance with even greater efficiency and lower fuel costs for everyday journeys, the new Ranger PHEV seamlessly combines a 2.3-litre EcoBoost petrol engine with a 75 kW (102 horsepower) battery-powered motor. A choice of EV driving modes means you can drive on petrol, battery power, or a combination of the two. And with 281 horsepower, 697 Nm of torque, and up to 3500 kilograms maximum towing capacity – there’s no compromise to the iconic toughness and hard-working capability of Ford Ranger,“ explained Jarlath Sweeney, Chairman of the IVOTY & IPUA.
On complementing the winner, one of the judges said: “The Ford Ranger PHEV competed against a diverse bunch of competitors (and good and interesting ones) for the IPUA award 2026-2027. But in the end, the Ranger proved to be the best all round and it has a smart driveline. If BEV’s not (yet) possible, go for PHEV.”
This is the fourth occasion that the Ford Ranger in various incarnations has won this prestigious award, firstly in 2013, then in 2020, and the title was shared with the Volkswagen Amarok in 2024.
November 21, 2025
2026 Honda Prelude Gains Another Car Of The Year Nomination
After being named as a finalist to the 2025-2026 Japan Car of the Year, the Honda Prelude has continued to impress the press and experts with another Car of the Year nomination. This time, Honda’s re-born sports coupe has been named across the pond as a finalist for the 2026 North American Car of the Year.
November 20, 2025
Kia PV5 Is First Korean Model To Receive International Van Of The Year Award
Kia’s ingenious all-electric van, the PV5, has been named the 2026 International Van of the Year (IVOTY). This marks a historic first for both the brand and a Korean manufacturer.
November 16, 2025
Subaru Forester, Honda Prelude Among Top 10 Finalists Of 2025-2026 Japan Car Of The Year
Jurors of the 2025-2026 Japan Car of the Year (JCOTY) have announced the Top 10 finalists and in a twist, 40 percent of this year’s finalists are models from non-Japanese manufacturers. From an initial list of 35 eligible vehicles, a selection committee composed of 60 members made up of Japan’s print, broadcast, and online media, chose the ten vehicles which are now vying for Japan’s highest honor.
November 3, 2025
GWM's Hi4 Hybrid System Awarded Highest Automotive Engineering Honor In China
GWM’s advanced Hi4 hybrid technology has been awarded the Grand Prize of the 2025 Science and Technology Award by the China Society of Automotive Engineers (China SAE) marking the first time in more than three decades that a hybrid system has received the nation’s highest automotive engineering honor.
October 16, 2025
Philippine-Bound Mitsubishi Destinator Bags 2 Design Awards
The Mitsubishi Destinator is a recipient of a Good Design Award 2025. The Good Design Award is organized by the Japan Institute of Design Promotion. This win marks the second design award received by the three-row, compact SUV after bagging the Gold Award in Best Industrial Product Design at the VMark Vietnam Design Award 2025.
September 24, 2025
Honda Civic e:HEV's Two-Motor Hybrid Named As One Of 2025's Best Engines
Wards Auto has released its list of the 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems and for this year’s list eight are electrified, including Honda’s two-motor hybrid used in the Civic e:HEV and the upcoming Prelude.
July 7, 2025
Lamborghini's Entire Line-Up Has Been Recognized For Its Design
Automobili Lamborghini has swept the 2025 Red Dot Awards as all three models from the brand were recognized for exemplary design by the prestigious global organization.
June 18, 2025
HARIPhil Recognized With Hyundai Motor Asia Pacific CV Sales Excellence Award
Hariphil Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Hyundai commercial vehicles in the Philippines, has been honored with the prestigious Commercial Vehicle (CV) Sales Excellence Award by Hyundai Motor Company Asia Pacific. The honor, which reaffirms HARI’s leadership in the Philippine transport sector, was conferred during the 2025 Hyundai Motor Asia Pacific Regional Partners Convention.
June 6, 2025
Ferrari F80, 12Cilindri Wows At 2025 Red Dot Design Award
Ferrari has been honored with the highest design award from the German Red Dot Award association. The F80, Ferrari 12Cilindri, and Ferrari 12Cilindri Spider all received the Red Dot: Best of the Best in the Product Design category.
May 16, 2025
Geely EX5 Bags Red Dot Design Award
The recently-launched EX5, Geely’s next-generation EV SUV, has been honored with a Red Dot Award in the Product Design category. The recognition affirms Geely’s expertise in electric vehicle design and innovation.
May 2, 2025
Ferrari 12Cilindri And 12Cilindri Spider Awarded At 2025 iF Design Awards
The Ferrari 12Cilindri and 12Cilindri Spider were once again awarded for its design. After winning the Car Design Award, it has now received Gold Award at the 2025 iF Design Awards.
April 20, 2025
Porsche 911 Wins On And Off The Race Track
Two different variants of the 2025 Porsche 911 proved themselves to be the best in the world by claiming accolades both on and off the race track.
April 17, 2025
Kia EV3 Is The Best New Car For 2025
The Kia EV3 is the 2025 World Car of the Year. It’s the second straight World Car of the Year award for Kia after the EV9 won in 2024. It also brings Kia’s total wins at the World Car Awards to six since 2020.
Hyundai Wins Third World Electric Vehicle Of The Year Award With Sub-Compact Inster
The Hyundai Inster is the 2025 World Car Electric Vehicle of the Year. This is the third World Electric Vehicle win for Hyundai. Previously, there were two consecutive back-to-back World Electric Vehicle wins for the Hyundai Ioniq 5 in 2022 and the Ioniq 6 in 2023.
BYD Seagull Beats Mini Cooper Electric As 2025 World Urban Car Of The Year
The BYD Seagull has been judged as the 2025 World Urban Car of the Year. The all-electric hatchback managed to beat out the Hyundai Inster and Mini Cooper Electric to the top prize. Read our full review.
April 9, 2025
Ferrari 12Cilindri Awarded with Car Design Award
The Ferrari 12Cilindri has been awarded the prestigious Car Design Award, a coveted recognition in the automotive design sector. The 12Cilindri joins five other Ferrari models recognized for its design at the highest level.
March 25, 2025
Hyundai On The Importance Of Winning iF Design Awards
Hyundai has once again managed to scoop up 18 iF Design Awards for 2025 across different categories, including automotive, user experience, campaigns (film & video), and even branding. This is the 11th consecutive year of recognitions for the Korean mobility provider.
March 19, 2025
No Japanese Brand Is In The Running For 2025's Best Car In The World
The road to the 2025 World Car of the Year nears its end as jurors announced the Top Three competing for the coveted title.
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