Call for Submissions: Self-Driving Car Awards Competition
The Self-Driving Industry Awards are now open for the third annual event, hosted by Carsofthefuture.co.uk. The awards follow a peer-led nomination process, allowing all entrants to recognize deserving people and vehicles in the autonomous mobility sector. The deadline for entries is 5pm UK-time on Friday, September 19, 2025.
One of the most anticipated categories is the Self-Driving Vehicle of the Year, currently held by the all-electric Ohmio Lift shuttle. This innovative vehicle prioritizes disabled access with an automatic ramp and dedicated wheelchair bay, and can carry up to 20 passengers.
The Motor Ombudsman's annual Star Awards competition, now in its fifth year, also celebrates excellence in the automotive repair and service industry. Last year, AJ Fleetcare, an independent garage in Leeds, won the National Garage Star Award. The Motor Ombudsman is an organization that provides dispute resolution services for the automotive industry in the UK.
Thatcham Research, a well-known name in safety testing, has recently released its list of the top 10 NCAP rated cars of 2022. The latest model Tesla Y scored exceptionally well, achieving a record-breaking 98% on driver assistance technology and 97% on occupant protection. This demonstrates the Tesla Model Y's high rating for safety features.
The 2022 safety testing results from Thatcham Research indicate that the latest model Y is highly rated for safety features. The awards ceremony website can be found at Carsofthefuture.co.uk/awards, where more information about the Self-Driving Industry Awards can be found.
In the past, notable winners in the autonomous mobility sector include Wayve, recognized as "Disruptor of the Year" for its partnerships and expansion into Germany, and Perciv AI, which focuses on affordable, hardware-agnostic radar perception technology for autonomous vehicles and was named "Startup of the Year."
The official list of nominees for the 2025 Self-Driving Industry Awards has not been published as of July 8, 2025. However, with the deadline fast approaching, it won't be long before the shortlisted candidates are announced and the awards ceremony takes place in November.
The Self-Driving Industry Awards, hosted by Carsofthefuture.co.uk, recognize significant accomplishments in the autonomous mobility sector, similar to the Motor Ombudsman's Star Awards that celebrate excellence in the automotive repair and service industry. The finance sector, including motor insurance, plays a crucial role in supporting the growth of the automotive technology industry, which has seen advancements in driver assistance technology, as demonstrated by the high safety rating of the latest model Tesla Y by Thatcham Research. With the 2025 Self-Driving Industry Awards approaching, it's exciting to anticipate the newest innovations in the motor insurance industry and transportation technology.
