Each award answers a single question:
What is worth your money and your trust?
Since 2001, the AUTOBEST jury has been evaluating all cars launched in the past 12 months and honoring the people, technologies, and companies that are driving the industry forward. Independent voting, one juror per country, and full publication of the results.
Best Buy Car of Europe
The car that offers the best value for your money on the European market. Starting in 2026, under the AUTOBEST Conquest format, the decision is 50% based on the jury’s vote and 50% on the European public’s vote—a first in the automotive world.
Best Users' Car of Europe
Best Car Design of Europe
Best Affordable Car Technology Package of Europe
Annual AUTOBEST Awards
Beyond the AUTOBEST Conquest, the jury honors every year the people and technologies behind the industry's progress—based on the same criteria: real impact for users.
A STAR IS BORN / A STAR IS BACK
Models that blaze a new trail—or bring boldness back to the market.
2026 · Honda PreludeCOMPANYBEST
The company with the best strategic and industrial performance of the year in Europe.
2026 · ToyotaDESIGNBEST
The designers who shape the look and feel of Europe's cars.
2026 · Adrian van Hooydonk, BMW GroupECOBEST
The car or initiative that makes clean, accessible mobility a reality.
2026 · Renault Twingo E-Tech ElectricMANBEST
Top executives who are reshaping the industry—inducted into the MANBEST Hall of Fame.
2026 · Stella Li, BYDSAFETYBEST
Technology that raises the bar for safety—for drivers and all road users.
2026 · Pirelli Cyber TyreSMARTBEST
The best connectivity technology and in-car software in affordable cars.
2026 · Polestar — Google Maps Live Lane GuidanceSPORTBEST
Motorsport figures who have inspired generations of car enthusiasts.
2026 · Jeff Dodds, Formula ETECHNOBEST
The most important technical innovation of the year in the automotive industry.
2026 · BYD Super e-PlatformWhere automotive legends leave their mark.
For more than two decades, AUTOBEST has honoured the visionaries, leaders and pioneers who have shaped the automotive world. The Hall of Fame brings together some of the most influential personalities in the industry — celebrated for their vision, achievements and lasting legacy.
Meet some of the legends who have been honoured by AUTOBEST — and many more.
The Winners, Year After Year
2026 25th Edition · AUTOBEST Conquest See the winners
| Best Buy Car of Europe | Renault 4 |
| Best Users' Car of Europe | Citroën C3 Aircross |
| Best Car Design of Europe | Fiat Grande Panda |
| Best Affordable Car Technology Package | MG S5 EV |
| A STAR IS BACK | Honda Prelude |
| COMPANYBEST | Toyota |
| DESIGNBEST | Adrian van Hooydonk — Chief Designer, BMW Group |
| ECOBEST | Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric |
| MANBEST | Stella Li — Executive Vice President, BYD |
| SAFETYBEST | Pirelli Cyber Tyre |
| SMARTBEST | Polestar — Google Maps Live Lane Guidance |
| SPORTBEST | Jeff Dodds — CEO, Formula E |
| TECHNOBEST | BYD Super e-Platform — Flash Charging |
2026 Finalists: BYD Dolphin Surf, Citroën C3 Aircross, Fiat Grande Panda, Ford Puma Gen-E, MG S5 EV, Renault 4.
2025 24th Edition · ViennaSee the winners
| Best Buy Car of Europe | Dacia Duster |
| A STAR IS BORN | Lancia & Renault 5 & Renault 4 |
| COMPANYBEST | BYD |
| DESIGNBEST | Stefan Sielaff — Chief Design Officer, Geely Group |
| ECOBEST | Renault 5 |
| MANBEST | Arnaud Belloni — Global CMO, Renault |
| SMARTBEST | Stellantis ChatGPT System |
| SPORTBEST | Walter Röhrl |
| TECHNOBEST | Aurobay Hybrid System Technology |
2025 Finalists: Citroën C3, Dacia Duster, Fiat Grande Panda, MG3, Opel Frontera, Renault Symbioz.
2024 23rd Edition · LuxembourgSee the winners
| Best Buy Car of Europe | BYD Dolphin |
| COMPANYBEST | Porsche AG |
| DESIGNBEST | Gilles Vidal — Design Vice President, Renault Group |
| ECOBEST | Citroën ë-C3 |
| MANBEST | Denis Le Vot — Executive Vice President & CEO, Dacia Brand |
| SAFETYBEST | Continental — Detectable Jacket |
| SMARTBEST | Lotus Hyper OS |
| SPORTBEST | David Richards |
| TECHNOBEST | CATL — Shenxing Battery |
2023 22nd Edition · RotterdamSee the winners
| Best Buy Car of Europe | Renault Austral |
| COMPANYBEST | Dacia |
| DESIGNBEST | Jean-Pierre Ploué — Chief Design Officer, Stellantis |
| ECOBEST | Hyundai Ioniq 6 |
| MANBEST | Artur Martins — Global Brand & CX Division, CBO & CXO, Kia |
| SAFETYBEST | Lidar system — Valeo |
| SMARTBEST | Renault Austral — Android Automotive OS |
| SPORTBEST | Jutta Kleinschmidt |
2022 21st Edition · StrasbourgSee the winners
| Best Buy Car of Europe | Dacia Spring |
| A STAR IS BORN | Renault Scénic Vision |
| COMPANYBEST | Pininfarina |
| DESIGNBEST | Walter de Silva |
| ECOBEST | Renault Mégane E-Tech |
| MANBEST | Mate Rimac |
| SAFETYBEST | Isuzu D-Max |
| SMARTBEST | Mercedes-Benz — MBUX Hyperscreen (EQS) |
| SPORTBEST | Alejandro Agag |
2021See the winners
| Best Buy Car of Europe | SEAT Leon |
| A STAR IS BORN | Citroën Ami |