Earlier this month in Detroit, WardsAuto marked the 30th anniversary of its prestigious Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems awards. The event gathered 200 industry professionals to honor their remarkable achievements and excellence in powertrain innovation.

The Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems honors innovative engineering in the latest powertrains offered in vehicles in the U.S. market. The winners showcase a diverse array of internal combustion and electrified propulsion technologies.

Each year, WardsAuto editors rigorously evaluate a wide variety of vehicles, meticulously scoring each powertrain on factors such as horsepower, torque, comparative specifications, NVH (noise, vibration, and harshness) management, observed fuel efficiency, and the integration of innovative technology.

This year, the celebration not only shined a spotlight on the 2024 winners, but also extended a special invitation to all honorees from the past three decades. In a unique ceremony, we paid tribute to their achievements.

Additionally, we acknowledged and awarded the automaker that garnered the highest number of Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems trophies.

Congratulations to BMW on this remarkable achievement!