What award did Pixar's Cars become the first film to win in 2007?

Cars became the first film to win the Golden Globe for Best Animated Feature in 2007.

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association introduced the Golden Globe category for Best Animated Feature for the 64th ceremony, honoring films released in 2006. Cars won the inaugural award, making it the first recipient in that category.

The victory was part of the film's broader awards-season success. Cars was also nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, but it did not win that Oscar; Happy Feet received the Academy Award. This distinction is an important source of confusion when discussing the film's honors.

Cars competed against other acclaimed animated releases from 2006, including Happy Feet and Monster House, for major animation recognition. Its Golden Globe win reflected both Pixar's established reputation and the film's appeal as a family adventure with a distinctive automotive setting. The category's creation also marked a growing tendency for major awards organizations to recognize animated features separately.