how we DID it

FOR ITS INITIAL LIST OF CANDIDATES, Newsweek asked America’s automakers to submit nominations for the World’s Greatest Auto Disruptors awards from within their ranks. Then, led by Newsweek Senior Autos Editor Eileen Falkenberg-hull, the Autos team combed through a year’s worth of infotainment, powertrain, platform, marketing, business and other advances in the industry to further identify the accomplishments of nominees. To be considered, candidates had to be employing technology, marketing or vision in a way that is driving fundamental, transformative change in the automotive market, with measurable real-world results—or have clear and demonstrable potential to do so. The list was then narrowed by the Autos team, which includes editor Jacob Lingeman and writers Tatiania Perry and James Mccandless. Winners were chosen after a consensus was reached amongst the Autos team and Newsweek top editors.