Bilbao, July, 7th.2025- ACICAE-Basque Country Automotive Cluster awarded last Thursday the 19th edition of the AUTOMOTION-ACICAE 2024 Awards to organisations and projects that have stood out for their work in favour of the competitiveness of the automotive sector.

In this edition, a new modality has been incorporated, such as mobility projects. The awards go to: vehicle manufacturers, companies located in the Basque Country, mobility projects, individuals and the media/digital-knowledge platform.

The award winners were:

  • Vehicle manufacturer: CUPRA
    For the positioning achieved as a new brand in such a competitive and challenging context, committed to values that combine design and the avant-garde.
  • Company located in the Basque Country: ARANIA Group
    For becoming a European benchmark in the transformation of steel and a fundamental link in the automotive sector, with 85 years of experience and a commitment to cutting-edge technology.
  • Mobility Project: ASTARA
    For its capacity to adapt to the challenges of mobility through innovation and collaboration, both with customers and suppliers on a global scale.
  • Person: Josu Jon Imaz
    For his professional career, defence of the automotive sector and leadership capacity in a challenging context.
  • Media/Digital platform-knowledge: Standard & Poor’s
    For its track record in providing comprehensive and accurate global information on the automotive sector with a specific focus on automotive practices.

The award ceremony took place yesterday at an official dinner attended by more than 150 representatives of the automotive sector and other stakeholders.