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2025 AJAC Innovation Award winners announced by Automobile Journalists Association of Canada

VANCOUVER, BC, March 19, 2025 /CNW/ – March 19, 2025 – The three winners of the 2025 AJAC Innovation Awards, presented by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC), were announced today during the opening ceremonies of Elevate, the Vancouver Auto Show. The Lucid Air Pure electric powertrain is the winner of this year’s AJAC Best Green Innovation award. Lucid has developed its own powertrain technology to better integrate elements like the motor and battery, creating the most efficient EV on sale in Canada. Efficient powertrains enable lighter vehicles and greater range from a given amount of energy, while still delivering the performance that buyers expect. The winner of AJAC’s …

2025 Canadian Car of the Year winners announced by Automobile Journalists Association of Canada

TORONTO, February 13, 2025 – The four winners of the 2025 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. The Honda Civic is the 2025 Canadian Car of the Year. This is the second time in four years that the Civic – Canada’s biggest-selling car – has taken top honours, after it won in 2022. AJAC jurors identified the Honda’s ergonomics and handling as key to its appeal. The 2025 Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year is the Hyundai Santa …

AJAC 12 Best Vehicles in Canada for 2025

The list of 12 Best Vehicles in Canada is created from detailed ballots completed by AJAC’s expert journalists. More than 600 ballots were submitted during the creation of the 12 Best list by 48 jurors based right across Canada, from Vancouver to Halifax. CCOTY is Canada’s ONLY vehicle awards scheme in which the jurors drive every vehicle they vote on. Vehicles are tested on the same roads and in the same conditions faced by Canadian drivers from coast to coast every day. The list of 12 Best Vehicles in Canada for 2025 includes both newcomers and longstanding favourites among Canadian …

Announcing the 2025 Canadian Electric Utility Vehicle of the Year Semi-finalists

The semi-finalists for 2025 Canadian Electric Utility Vehicle of the Year are:

Announcing the 2025 Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year Semi-finalists

The semi-finalists for 2025 Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year are:

Announcing the 2025 Canadian Electric Car of the Year Semi-finalists

The semi-finalists for 2025 Canadian Electric Car of the Year are:

Announcing the 2025 Canadian Car of the Year Semi-finalists

The semi-finalists for 2025 Canadian Car of the Year are:

2024 AJAC Innovation Award winners announced by Automobile Journalists Association of Canada

VANCOUVER, BC, March 19, 2024 /CNW/ – The three winners of the 2024 AJAC Innovation Awards, presented by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC), were announced today during the opening ceremonies of Elevate, the Vancouver Auto Show. The BMW 5th-Generation Electric Drive System is the winner of this year’s AJAC Best Green Innovation award. On sale in electrified models including the brand-new i5 and 5 Series PHEV, the Gen-5 electric drive system eliminates rare earths from the electric motors and enables many components to be repaired or replaced, reducing service costs. The Volvo EX90 Safety Suite received the award …

2024 Canadian Car of the Year winners announced by Automobile Journalists Association of Canada

The four winners of the 2024 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 Auto Show.

2024 Canadian Electric Utility Vehicle of the Year – Genesis Electrified GV70