Bloomberg TV India hosted ‘The Bloomberg TV India Autocar India Awards 2015’ in the city of Mumbai. Winners were felicitated at a glamorous ceremony in the presence of chief guest, Mr. Nitin Gadkari, Honourable Union Minister – Road Transport, Highways and Shipping.
There were also guests of honour like Quaiser Khalid – Additional Commissioner of Police (for Traffic), Mumbai, and Shaina NC – the National Spokesperson & National Executive Council of BJP who added charm to this evening. In fact, a number of corporate personalities were a part of the ceremony.
The awards based on a theme “Recognizing the evolving needs of the fast-paced Indian” which witnesses the gruesome competition from the reputed names automobile-sector. In total, twenty-four awards were given away, across the segment of two-wheeler and four-wheeler both.
In the segment of four-wheels, Hyundai i20 Elite made its debut by winning the trophy of ‘Car of the Year (Jury’s Choice) whereas Honda remained as the ‘Car Manufacturer of the Year’.
Amongst the two-wheeled, Suzuki Gixxer – the FZ-S rivalling bike, was accolade as the Bike of the Year (Jury’s Choice). And in Viewer’s Choice Award in Car and Bike segment Hyundai i20 & KTM RC390 bagged the big trophy.
The jury panel responsible for selecting the winners consisted of, C S Santosh (Motocross Rider); Manvendra Singh (one of the India’s leading Automotive Historian); Narain Karthikeyan (India’s first Formula1 Driver); Kartikeya Singhee (Consultant Editor: Autocar India show); Rishad Cooper (Two-Wheeler Editor: Autocar India); Shapur Kotwal (Deputy Editor: Autocar India); Renuka Kirpalani (Editor: Autocar India Show) and Hormazd Sorabjee (Editor: Autocar India).
Bloomberg TV’s Autocar India Awards sets standard for Automotive Industry and honors the best-in-class vehicles launched by automakers over the past one year. The winners were selected by an eminent jury panel on basis of extensive & grueling racetrack tests and detailed methodology validated by the famous knowledge and support partner – PriceWaterhouseCooper.
This year, at the awards ceremony, Bloomberg TV India also felicitated the best women performers Mumbai Police Traffic Department, which was a commemoration for their contribution delivered to this city. Their outstanding contribution and services compelled the jury for such an outcome. It too encourages and empowers women to join force.
- BTVI AUTOCAR AWARDS 2015 WINNER LIST
| Categories | Winners |
|---|---|
| Car Dealer of Year | Nippon Toyota |
| CSR Initiatives towards Road Safety (Two Wheeler) | Honda Motorcycles and Scooters India Pvt Ltd |
| CSR Initiatives towards Road Safety (Four Wheeler) | Maruti Suzuki India Pvt Ltd |
| Innovation and Technology Award | Mercedes Benz – Pre Safe Impulse |
| Best design and styling | Jaguar F Type |
| Variant of the Year | Fiat Avventura |
| Best driver’s car | Audi A3 |
| Best Value for money | Tata Zest |
| Import Bike of the Year | Triumph Daytona 675R |
| Premium Bike of the Year | Harley Davidson Street 750 |
| Scooter of the Year | TVS Scooty Zest 110 |
| Engine of the Year | Mercedes-Benz 2.0 AMG Petrol (CLA 45/GLA 45) |
| Performance Car of the Year | Lamborghini Huracan |
| Viewer’s Choice Bike of the Year | KTM RC 390 |
| Viewer’s Choice Car of the Year | Hyundai i20 |
| Car Manufacturer of the Year | HONDA |
| Hatchback of the Year | Hyundai i20 |
| Compact luxury Car of the Year | Audi A3 |
| Luxury Car of the Year | Mercedes-Benz S Class |
| Compact Sedan of the Year | Tata Zest |
| Sedan of the Year | Honda City |
| SUV of the Year | Mahindra Scorpio |
| Bike of the Year(Jury) | Suzuki Gixxer |
| Car of the Year(Jury) | Hyundai i20 |