The newly restyled and upgraded Honda CR-V has just been voted CUV of the year by Motor Trend, one of the automotive industry's most prestigious publications. After a few missteps over the last few years, many publications have been hard on Honda lately, so this is a big victory for the automaker. Regardless, Honda continues to sit at the top of many bestseller lists, because of the Civic, Accord and now the CR-V. A panel of nine judges determined the winner of the CUV of the year award. They applauded the improvements of the new design and aesthetics, but were most enthused by the CR-V's engineering. "This feels like a Honda should, with light steering, great feedback, and competent handling chops. It’s way more fun than any compact crossover ought to be," noted one judge.

Kelley Blue Book, recognized as a reference in the automotive industry by companies and consumers, has handed out its Best Buy awards for 2022 in a number of vehicle categories. Want a shortcut to the most impressive cars, SUVs and trucks on the market? Take a look.

Honda has shared a couple of sketches showing the next-generation HR-V that is destined for the North American market. At first glance, it looks passably different than the model being produced for the European market.

NACTOY has announced its winners for the 2022 year in the car, SUV and light-duty truck categories. Top honours this year went to the Honda Civic, Ford Bronco and Ford Maverick.