This annual program honors North American automotive executives who are young, entrepreneurial-minded and possess the skills and talent needed to become industry leaders of tomorrow.

Now in its seventh year, Rising Stars recognizes automotive executives in middle and upper management who are likely to grow in influence and prominence, together with the companies who are nurturing that future leadership talent.

The nomination period for the 2020 Rising Stars program runs until December 31, 2019.

Who can become a Rising Star?

For 26 years, the Automotive News PACE Awards have heralded the industry’s best commercialized game-changing innovations. The increased tempo of change has been driving vast innovation in processes, products and systems that are through the pilot phase, but have not been brought to market.

Every five years since 2000, Automotive News has compiled the list of 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry, recognizing top female executives at automakers, suppliers and dealerships. We'll publish the next list in 2020.

Being a great employer means talented people want to stick around and grow their careers with you. For many dealerships, in an industry plagued with mounting turnover, it’s tough to come up with the right formula to attract and retain workers.

But some dealers have figured it out, and their stories can be a source of inspiration to other dealerships across the country. We congratulate those stores that made Automotive News' eighth annual list of the Best Dealerships To Work For, which highlights the best of the best.

From fixing broken stores to leveraging new technology, the 2019 class of 40 Under 40 honorees is helping transform the world of auto retailing. The standouts on Automotive News' eigth annual listing boast achievements in vehicle sales, fixed operations, finance and insurance and beyond. We congratulate them and hope you enjoy their stories.

26th annual Automotive News PACE Awards, celebrating innovation excellence among automotive suppliers.
 

It's a simple social-media hashtag: #IWorkForGM. Although not started by GM CEO Mary Barra, the hashtag's statement of passion and pride is a testament to the cultural change that our choice for Industry Leader of the Year has led within the organization since being appointed to the top job nearly five years ago. Other honorees include an executive who has helped bring Lincoln back from the brink and the man chosen to follow a legend at Fiat Chrysler.