It's the Spring award season, and in Texas, that means the Texas Auto Writers Association's (TAWA) 2026 Texas Auto Roundup. The prestigious automotive press association recently announced the category winners of its annual spring driving event. It brings together automotive journalists and manufacturers for hands-on evaluation of the newest vehicles on the market. This year, vehicles were tested on public roads in and around Boerne, Texas, providing real-world driving conditions.
Awards are determined by a ranked ballot system, with points awarded for first-, second-, and third-place votes across multiple categories. These winners are now eligible for this year’s title award of “Car of Texas,” which will be announced at a later date.
The Car Pro's Jerry Reynolds and Amy Plemons are both TAWA members but were unable to attend this year's event.
Credit: Kevin McCauley/Capturing the Machine.
“The Texas Auto Roundup stands out because it brings together experienced automotive journalists to test vehicles in real-world conditions, just like Texans drive every day,” said Marc Newman, President of TAWA. “These awards recognize vehicles that offer the best mix of performance, usability, innovation, and value for our members and drivers across the state.”
2026 TAWA Auto Roundup Award Winners
TAWA says these results have been tabulated and certified by Rexroat CFO in Tyler, Texas.
Photos Credit: Kevin McCauley/Capturing the Machine.