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AutoTech Breakthrough Awards 2026: Winners Published

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The 2026 results include AUTOCRYPT, Cerence AI and C2A Security in automotive cybersecurity, alongside iPacket and Impel in dealership technology. Check the exact categories before sharing a win.

Last checked against official sources: 18 October 2026

* Dates and timings are subject to change, please check directly with the awards organisers.

The AutoTech Breakthrough Awards have published their 2026 winners directory. The organiser's FAQ gives 15 October 2026 as the public announcement date, and the current results now identify winners across automotive and transportation technology.

Selected Winners: Cybersecurity and Dealership Technology

The official directory pairs the following company logos with these category titles:

  • AUTOCRYPT: Automotive Cybersecurity Company of the Year.
  • Cerence AI: Automotive Cybersecurity Innovation of the Year.
  • C2A Security: Automotive Cybersecurity Solution of the Year.
  • iPacket: Auto Dealership Platform of the Year.
  • Impel: Auto Dealership Solution of the Year.

These are selected results, not the complete winners list. The official directory also covers areas including electric vehicles, connected cars, fleet management and smart parking. Keep the distinction between Company, Innovation, Platform and Solution awards: they recognise different achievements, not interchangeable titles.

Turn Recognition Into a Clear Customer Story

If your team appears in the results, start by checking the company name, edition and exact category before preparing an announcement. Thank the people behind the work, including clients and partners where you have permission to name them.

Then explain the impact. What problem did you address, what changed and what evidence supports that change? A specific customer example and a measured outcome make a stronger story than a claim to be the best at everything. An award in a named category is not a blanket endorsement of every product or service your company offers.

Check the organiser's permissions and conditions before using winner badges or artwork. A place in the directory does not itself explain the terms for every promotional asset.

For practical promotion ideas, read Leveraging Awards for Publicity and PR.

If You Are Planning a Future Entry

Use the results to research the category that matches your strongest evidenced achievement. The FAQ lists Innovation, Performance, User Experience, Functionality, Market Impact and Value among the judging criteria. Build your case around what changed for users, not simply the technology's features.

This is a results announcement, not an invitation to enter a new edition. The site's nomination buttons remain visible, but the published submission window was for 2026. Confirm the next edition's dates and rules directly with the organiser before planning an entry.

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