These awards, presented in collaboration with QNX, recognize key individuals who are driving the automotive industry toward a software-centric future. The honors fall into three categories:
- Pioneers: Celebrating trailblazers in researching and applying new automotive software.
- Leaders: Honoring senior managers who are advancing industry-wide software integration.
- Experts: Highlighting specialists advancing specific SDV disciplines, such as advanced driver-assistance systems and digital cockpit functionalities.
The Pioneer Award honors those who have paved new paths in the SDV sector with groundbreaking software initiatives.
This prestigious group consists of high-level managers guiding teams to revolutionize vehicle technology through software.
The Expert honorees are recognized for their specialized knowledge in certain SDV technologies, making significant contributions to the field's growth.
These 2025 awardees join a distinguished circle of 36 past winners, showcasing how crucial SDVs are poised to become in the automotive world. Their innovations signal a shift toward this new standard in vehicle design and operation.
MotorTrend's 2025 SDV Innovator Awards highlight the pivotal work of individuals shaping the future of transportation through software. These visionaries are setting the stage for SDVs to redefine the automotive industry in the coming era.
