MotorTrend Announces 2025 SDV Innovator Award Winners

The 2025 Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) Innovator Awards, presented by MotorTrend at CES 2025, celebrated industry leaders redefining automotive technology through software innovation. Dr. Hermann Poledna of TTTech Auto received the Pioneer Award for his contributions to automotive safety and software-defined vehicle capabilities. Jeffrey Shay, President of Valeo Group North America, was honored in the Leader category, recognizing his strategic role in advancing SDV technology within the industry. The awards, held in partnership with QNX, featured the largest nomination pool in the event's history, highlighting 17 distinguished innovators across multiple categories. Ed Loh, head of editorial at MotorTrend, emphasized the transformative impact of software-defined vehicles on the automotive sector. This initiative aims to elevate the industry's shift from hardware to software-based solutions, marking a significant evolution in how vehicles are designed and experienced.