Motorworld Book Prize
Award for automotive literature

For many years, the Motorworld Book Prize has stood for outstanding quality in the field of automotive literature.

Every year, an independent jury of experts headed by renowned automotive journalist Jürgen Lewandowski selects the best works on the subject of the automobile – from classic illustrated books to biographies and technical treatises. The award recognizes not only the depth of content and quality of design, but also the passion and expertise with which the authors bring the topic of mobility to life.

From 2026, the prize will go one step further, we will keep you up to date – and stay tuned – the future of automotive storytelling starts here.

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The categories

Brand book
Biography

Monographs on brands
and personalities

Motorsport
Design

Books about racing
and product design

History
Special prices

Historical works and
Special publications

Now in its 20th year
the German
Motoring Book Prize

The prestigious MOTORWORLD Book Prize was awarded for the 20th time in September 2025. The five-member jury selected the best automotive works of the year from around 90 new publications submitted. Awards were presented to titles in the categories “Brand”, “History”, “Biography”, “Motorsport”, “Design” and “News from Great Britain and the USA”. Five other books also received a special prize.

Press release

The jury
2025

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Jürgen Lewandowksi

International motor journalist
Jury chairman

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Sarah Dünkel

Future Leader
MOTORWORLD Group

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Michael Stoschek

Chairman of the Shareholders’ Meeting
Brose Fahrzeugteile

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Christian Bauer

Chairman of the Management Board
HYMER GmbH & Co. KG

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Daniel Butz

Managing Director
Object Carpet GmbH

Review
Book Prize 2025

Next book award ceremony:
September 10, 2025

Motorworld Munich
during the IAA Mobility

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“Books about automobiles are far more than just reference works. They are cultural assets that preserve history, passion and design tradition for future generations,” emphasized jury chairman and initiator Jürgen Lewandowski at the award ceremony.

All the prize winners

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