HMG/Hyundai Motor Group Named Automaker of the Year at 2026 AutoTech Awards as Ceremony Unites with Wards 10 Best Awards 2026 AutoTech Awards celebrated companies & technologies driving the connected mobility revolution at gala ceremony themed âWhere Innovation Meets Excellence.â NOVI, MI, UNITED STATES, June 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The 2026 AutoTech Awards celebrated the companies and technologies driving the connected mobility revolution at a gala ceremony themed âWhere Innovation Meets Excellence.â In a historic first, the AutoTech Awards combined forces with the prestigious Wards 10 Best Awards, bringing together AutoTech, Omdia Automotive, and WardsAutoâall partners within Informaâto establish a new gold standard for recognizing automotive excellence.Hosted by Edward Wilford, Senior Research Director at Omdia Automotive, the evening honored winners across twelve categories spanning six Company Awards and six Product/Service Awards, recognizing breakthroughs in AI, connectivity, software, safety, and the technologies enabling and monetizing the connected car ecosystem. HMG/Hyundai Motor Group took home the nightâs top honor, Automaker of the Year, presented by John Heinlein, Chief Marketing Officer of Sonatus, the awardâs sponsor for the fourth consecutive year. Judges cited HMGâs gold standard of consistent excellenceâincluding an unprecedented three consecutive World Car of the Year wins, a revolutionary dedicated EV platform, ultra-fast 800-volt charging, and a lineup that regularly earns IIHS Top Safety Pick+ awards and design accolades. Company Award Winners ⢠Automaker of the Year: HMG/Hyundai Motor Group ⢠Tier-1 of the Year: Magna, recognized for complete vehicle integration, modular powertrain coverage from 48V to 800V, and the milestone of 100 million radars shipped ⢠Automaker AI Excellence Award: Mercedes-Benz, honored for industry-first Level 3 autonomy, MB.OS integration, and agentic AI at the edge via its new CLA platform ⢠Automotive-Tech Partnership Award: Parkopedia and Hyundai Autoever ⢠Connectivity Leader Award: Aeris ⢠Software Leader Award: KPIT Product/Service Award