Newsweek’s Brand Awards recognizes brands for excellence across their lineup, in specific categories.

Newsweek’s Vehicle Technology Awards reward companies that have created technology that checks boxes for users in a practical, visually appealing and easy-to-use way.

All aspects of the vehicle were under consideration as Newsweek’s editorial team chose their hand-picked favorites to earn these awards.

Rankings of these awards are dependent on how the model compares to its competition in physical features and packaging, as well as drive impressions. The best score in each category determined the winner.
Vehicles were considered as a whole, rather than on a trim level/grade basis.
Premium and luxury vehicle eligibility was dictated by entry model price point and the broad positioning of the vehicle in the market.

Vehicle interiors are awarded wins based on experiential testing for comfort, style, materials quality, layout, seamlessness of technology display and use, unique offerings, overall attractiveness and sound deadening efforts, among other things.

Newsweek’s Family Vehicle Awards compared the vehicle’s physical features and packaging with drive impressions, Additional considerations were given for how the vehicle functions for a family including cargo ease of use/innovative solutions, cup holders, technology applications, charging port availability, etc.Best Family CarBest Family SUVBest Family Truck