Every Ford truck currently in production has now won this award. Visually, jurors said the standout of the year was in the Utility category. Jurors found Volkswagen’s ID Buzz electric minivan, a callback to the old VW Microbus, charming, with useful ...

The Ranger comes with a choice of three engines, a 2.0-litre diesel with either 172bhp or 208bhp or a 243bhp 3.0-litre diesel. The first of these three is restricted to the lower-end utilitarian models that are the only versions to come fitted with a manual gearbox. All the rest get only a 10-speed automatic ‘box.

Well, at least two of them are made in North America. The Honda Civic Hybrid, Ford Ranger and Volkswagen ID. Buzz were named North American Car, Truck and Utility of the Year at the Detroit Auto Show on Friday.

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.

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

(Daniel Mears/Detroit News via AP) 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. The honors, announced ...

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.

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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