Richard – Canadian Car of the Year

2026 Canadian Car of the Year Award Winners

2026 CIAS opening ceremony - CCOTY Ajac Awards

2026 Canadian Car of the Year winners announced by Automobile Journalists Association of Canada

The four winners of the 2026 Canadian Car of the Year Awards (CCOTY), presented by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC), were announced today during the opening ceremonies of the Canadian International AutoShow.

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AJAC TestFest People and Process

AJAC TestFest Evaluation Process

CCOTY at 2026 Toronto Autoshow

2026 12 Best Vehicles Announcement

AJAC announces 12 Best Vehicles in Canada for 2026

MONTREAL, January 15, 2026 – The 12 Best Vehicles in Canada for 2026 have been revealed today at the Montreal Auto Show, where they are on display to visitors in the Canadian Car of the Year Awards (CCOTY) booth for the duration of the show. The popular event at the Palais des Congrès runs until January 25. The 12 Best Vehicles in Canada for 2026 are as follows: Canadian Car of the Year Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year Canadian Electric Car of the Year Canadian Electric Utility Vehicle of the Year Selected by an expert jury from the Automobile …