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  • NDTV Profit Car India & Bike awards Hyundai i10 car of the year

    MUMBAI: Hyundai i10 and Bajaj Pulsar 220 DTS FI has been awarded the ‘Car of the Year’ and ‘Bike of the Year’ respectively at the annual ‘NDTV Profit Car India & Bike India Award’.

    The ‘ICCI-NDTV Profit Viewers Choice Awards’ were bagged by ‘Maruti Suzuki SX4’ and ‘Hero Honda Hunk’ in the car and the bike category respectively. To recognise his outstanding contribution to the Indian automobile industry, Jagdish Khattar was awarded the ‘NDTV Profit-Next Gen Automotive Man of the Year’ and Karun Chandok received ‘Most Improved Motor Sports Driver of the Year’ award for his performance in FIA GP2 series.

    Hyundai Motor India Limited Managing Director H S Lheem said, “I feel honoured to receive this award and dedicate this award to our Chennai factory team and suppliers for their contribution in making this possible”.

    Hero Honda Motors Ltd CEO Pawan Munjal said, “I thank NDTV Profit, the jury and everyone involved with this prestigious awards on behalf of the Hero Honda family and we will be back to reclaim this award next year.”

  • Hyundai i10 declared ‘Car of the Year’ at CNBC-TV18 Autocar Auto Awards 2008

    MUMBAI: Hyundai i10 drove away with the Car of the Year award at the 7th edition of the CNBC-TV18 Autocar Auto Awards in New Delhi. In the glittering awards ceremony, the ‘Bike of the Year’ award went to Bajaj – XCD DTS-Si.

    The finalists were chosen based on the following criteria: fitness for purpose, relevance to the Indian market, value for money, design and styling, interiors, engine, gearbox, performance, ride, handling, brakes, driving pleasure, fuel efficiency and ownership experience. Brands launched in the calendar year 2007 were part of the contenders line-up in these awards.

    The agenda of the ceremony was set around a special theme – “A Green Future,” which also comprised a special pledge from manufacturers and industry doyens.

    Speaking on the occasion, TV 18 business media director Ajay Chacko said, “The CNBC-TV18 Autocar Autoawards is one of our premier properties, widely recognised as a benchmark for auto excellence in India. This year, through the Green Future theme, we intend to make these awards a catalyst for a cleaner and greener progress of the industry by raising awareness and eliciting a commitment from manufacturers.”

    Autocar India editor Hormazd Sorabjee added, “Since the inception of these awards, we have strived to ensure that the CNBC-TV18 Autocar Auto Awards truly reflect the choices and sentiments of all stakeholders including consumers, manufacturers and auto experts. We have always maintained the most stringent standards to ensure only the best win this accolade.”

    The CNBC-TV18 Autocar Auto Awards was ratified and validated by Ernst & Young.