2019 Tech Driven Awards

Earlier this year we partnered with the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas to present three Edmunds Tech Driven Awards. Those awards looked to the technology of tomorrow, honoring inspirational ideas that might shape our future. Today, we're recognizing the automakers that have excelled at integrating new technology into vehicles you can buy right now. All three, in different ways, make a positive contribution to the advancement of the automobile.
— Alistair Weaver, Editor-in-Chief

Most Innovative New In-Car Feature

Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX)

For this award, we were looking for a piece of technology that makes driving easier, safer and/or more enjoyable.

Check out our full review of the 2019 A-Class with MBUX

Most Innovative New Engineering Technology Feature

GMC MultiPro Tailgate

This award is dedicated to a piece of engineering that provides a new solution to a familiar problem, challenging conventional wisdom to the benefit of us all.

Check out our full review of the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500

Most Innovative New Safety or Driving Aid

Subaru DriverFocus Distraction Mitigation System

The winner of this award must make a positive contribution to safety. It might be a feature that works with the driver or a piece of tech that protects people should the worst happen.

Check out our full review of the 2019 Subaru Forester

If you have any questions about our Tech Driven Awards, we'd love to hear from you at rankings@edmunds.com.