It seems every publication and website now hosts its own annual car awards. Whether you seek the year's most thrilling vehicle or the best SUV, there are countless trophies for that. The reason is simple: awards generate massive attention and traffic, a vital resource given their high cost to produce.

However, these annual awards have significant limitations. Judges can only test available cars, potentially missing the best contenders. They often focus only on new models, ignoring worthy competitors from prior years. Furthermore, implementing improvements is frequently too costly for the organizing outlets.

What if you're passionate about turn signal stalks and want to know which car has the best? Where do you find the champion in material quality, tactile feel, operation, and sound? Mainstream awards won't tell you.

So, what extremely specific car award do you wish existed? It could help with a purchase decision or simply recognize excellence in a niche area. Share your ideas in the comments.