Autocar Awards 2017 in pictures

The Autocar Awards ceremony was held in the Silverstone Wing

Autocar editor Mark Tisshaw and editor-in-chief Steve Cropley hosted the awards

The home of British motorsport hosted leading figures from the car industry

The Volkswagen Golf GTI on display at the Autocar Awards. The Golf GTI topped a vote to win the Autocar Readers' Champion award for changing the car making world more than any other car

Mazda's UK managing director, Jeremy Thomson, was named an outstanding UK leader for creating a more efficient operation with desirable new models such as this latest MX-5

Volvo designer Thomas Ingenlath (left), who won the Design Hero Award, with Kia design chief and Sturmey Award winner Peter Schreyer

Kia's Peter Schreyer accepts the Sturmey Award

Mike Flewitt won the Editor's Award for his efforts in leading McLaren Automotive

Volvo's Thomas Ingenlath (second right) accepts the Design Hero Award from Autocar's Matt Burt, Steve Cropley and Mark Tisshaw

The Ford Fiesta ST200 was named the Best Driver's Car for less than £25,000

Mazda UK's Jeremy Thomson (second left) accepts his Outstanding UK Leader prize from Autocar's Steve Cropley, James Attwood and Mark Tisshaw

Kia's Paul Philpott (second left) was also given an Outstanding UK Leader award

The Renault Zoe won a Game Changer award

The ceremony was held at the Silverstone Wing

14 cars and eight individuals were honoured

The Sturmey Award is named after Autocar's founder