Articles from Midwest Automotive Media Association

The Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) today announced the 2026 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy as the overall winner of the 2026 MAMA’s Favorite Vehicle Awards, rising to the top from a highly competitive field evaluated by over 175 automotive media professionals.

The Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) today announced the results of its annual Fall Favorites Fest, where some of the nation’s top automotive journalists gathered to test drive the newest vehicles and select their seasonal favorites.

The Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) today announced the results of its 2025 Spring Rally “MAMA’s Favorites” awards, recognizing standout vehicles across seven key categories as voted on by more than 75 automotive journalists. Held at the iconic Road America racetrack in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, the Spring Rally provides a rare opportunity for journalists to drive and evaluate more than 80 of the latest vehicles in one place—offering valuable insight not only to the industry but also to today’s car shoppers.

The Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) proudly announces the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N takes the top spot as the winner of the 2025 MAMA’s Favorite Vehicle Awards—selected by nearly 200 automotive media experts who drove over 100 vehicles at the association’s signature events.

The Midwest Automotive Media Association hosted its second annual MAMA’s Favorites Fall Fest on Wednesday, Oct. 2, at the scenic Arrowhead Golf Club in Wheaton, Illinois. More than 50 journalists attended what turned out to be a beautifully warm fall day to get behind the wheel of nearly 40 new, refreshed or updated vehicles across all powertrains.

The Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) hosted the 2024 Rally May 21-23 at Road America. 100 journalists put nearly 80 vehicles through their paces on track, autocross, street drives, and a technical off-road course sponsored by Jeep. MAMA welcomed new brands INEOS and Polaris to the event along with a new track day sponsor, Brembo.

The Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) has awarded the Chevrolet Trax as MAMA’s Favorite Vehicle of 2024. The overall winner was voted on by the association’s 189 nationwide media members and announced at the Chicago Auto Show welcome breakfast on Feb. 8, 2024.

The Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) hosted the 2023 Rally May 23-25 at Road America. 100 journalists put nearly 90 of the industry’s latest vehicles through their paces including on-track, autocross, street drives, and a technical off-road course sponsored by Jeep. This year, MAMA added an all-new Enthusiasts’ Paddock and content creation sessions.

The Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) hosted its 2022 Spring Rally on May 24-26 at Road America. Over two days, 87 automotive journalists put a variety of the latest vehicles through their paces on the track, autocross course, off-road trails, and scenic street drives. Auto manufacturers provided nearly 65 vehicles for evaluation for the event.

Today at the 2022 Chicago Auto Show Media preview, the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) named the 2022 Kia Carnival as its 12th annual Family Vehicle of the Year, and the 2022 Genesis GV70 as the winner of the fourth annual Luxury Family Vehicle of the Year award. To qualify for the award, vehicles must have four doors and be new or significantly updated within the past year.

The Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) hosted the 2021 MAMA Rally last week at Road America. Over the course of two days, more than 70 automotive and related industry journalists put a variety of the industry’s latest vehicles through their paces including on-track, scenic street drives and a technical off-road course.