North American Car, Utility, and Truck of the Year Finalists Announced
Three cars, three trucks, and three utility vehicles have been named finalists for the 2019 North American Car, Utility and Truck of the Year awards that will be given at the Detroit auto show in January.
Three cars, three trucks, and three utility vehicles have been named finalists for the 2019 North American Car, Utility and Truck of the Year awards that will be given at the Detroit auto show in January. The finalists were announced ahead of the LA Auto Show on Nov. 28.
The truck of the year will be selected from a group that includes the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, and Ram 1500. These trucks have all been significantly redesigned from their earlier generation.
"Full-size trucks are the financial engines that power the auto industry, and this year, we're fortunate to have three great new ones to consider," said Chris Paukert, NACTOY's vice president. "From a new mild hybrid system to a carbon fiber bed and a Swiss Army knife-like tailgate, this year's truck crop is packed with customer-friendly innovations."
Top cars include the Genesis G70 sports sedan, Honda Insight gasoline-electric hybrid, and Volvo S60/V60 midsize sedan and wagon. Utility finalists includ the Acura RDX, Hyundai Kona and Kona Electric, and the Jaguar I-Pace battery-electric SUV.
Finalists were pared down from 29 semi-finalists. Votes from 54 automotive journalist jurors were audited by Deloitte LLP. The winners will be announced on Jan. 14.
More Vehicle Research
Geotab Study Finds $105M Opportunity in Reducing Fleet Idling
A study of more than 2.6 million commercial vehicles found that targeting the worst-performing fleet vehicles could save 24.2 million gallons of fuel annually.
Read More →
Stellantis Recalls Nearly 849,000 Vehicles for Rearview Camera Issue
Nearly 849,000 Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram vehicles are affected by a software issue that can prevent the rearview camera image from appearing. Stellantis plans to address the issue through an over-the-air software update.
Read More →
2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee Adds Upland, Trailhawk and Overland Trims
The 2027 Grand Cherokee lineup adds new trim options, updated standard technology and a choice of V6 or turbocharged four-cylinder powertrains.
Read More →
The Tools Are Smarter, but Are Your Fleet Strategies? | AF News Recap
From a fleet manager’s critical first 90 days to why more technology doesn’t automatically mean better safety, this week is all about turning tools into results.
Read More →
Beyond the Hype: How AI Can Make Fleets More Productive
How can AI actually make fleets more efficient?
Read More →
From a Major Ram Recall to Hands-On AI | AF News Recap
A massive Ram recall, new maintenance cost comparisons, the retirement of a longtime fleet industry leader, and hands-on AI are all making headlines. Here’s what fleet professionals need to know this week.
Read More →
Commercial Fleet Sales Rise 7.1% Through July 2026
Commercial fleet sales were the primary source of growth across the commercial, government and rental segments during the first seven months of 2026.
Read More →
Top 50 Executive Fleets
It is that time of year again! Time for the 2026 list of the Top 50 Executive Fleets, presented by Automotive Fleet and Volvo as part of its annual Fleet 500. Download now to see this year's list of companies!
Read More →
What Comes Next for Auto Driveaway?
A new Auto Driveaway feature called Arrive provides recipients with live location updates and ETAs during the final hour of a vehicle move, while fleet customers continue to have end-to-end shipment visibility through the company's customer portal.
Read More →
Fleet Hacks: AI-Generated Posters, Fleet Sounding Boards, and Managing Your Time
The new Fleet Hacks series highlights the seemingly small, simple ideas that save fleet managers time, money, and headaches.
Read More →