Congrats to Genesis, Hyundai, newcomer INEOS, Kia, Lexus, Nissan, Ram and Toyota! They're all award-winners in the 31st Annual Texas Truck Rodeo, hosted by the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA). The event was held at Eagles Canyon Raceway n Decatur, Texas, in September.
This year's Rodeo brought together 41 journalists, including CarPro Executive Producer and TAWA member Amy Plemons, to evaluate 28 vehicles across 14 categories. Category winners were recently announced, but the two title awards, Truck of Texas and SUV of Texas will be named in January.
“We’re thrilled by the exceptional turnout and enthusiasm at this year’s Texas Truck Rodeo,” said Cory Fourniquet, President of TAWA. “The awards highlight the innovation and excellence that manufacturers bring to the automotive landscape, and we’re proud to recognize their contributions to the truck and SUV market.”
2024-2025 Category Winners:
These winners will move forward for consideration of TAWA’s highest honors—SUV of Texas and Truck of Texas—to be announced at the Houston Auto Show in January 2025.
Special Recognition Awards:
Click on the links below for coverage of the event:
Photo Credit: Kevin McCauley/Capturing The Machine.