- India’s Biggest Auto Awards of 2017 recognizes automobile excellence that drives the Auto industry
Mumbai, February 11, 2017: BTVi - India’s premier English business news channel and Car India and Bike India presented India’s biggest auto awards - “The Auto Show Cars India and Bike India Awards 2017” today, in Mumbai. The awards were presented in the presence of Mr. Satish Sahastrabudhe, Additional Commissioner of Transport,Govt. of Maharashtra. The ceremony witnessed a spectacular culmination of a keenly contested auto battle in the company of elite personalities from the corporate world and auto industry.
Ms. Monica Tata, COO, BTVi, while speaking about the awards, said, “BTVi and Next Gen Publishing are delighted to honor the pioneers of automobile innovations. Our award categories cover the entire gamut of the auto industry and are a comprehensive representation of all areas of excellence. As a business news channel, we are proud to walk the extra mile to give our viewers an unbiased and credible understanding of various industries including the Indian Automotive sector, which has contributed enormously to the country's economy over the last decade.”
A total of 35 awards were presented across two and four wheeler segments. In four wheeler segment, ‘Automobile of the Year’ was awarded to Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. won the ‘Automobile Manufacturer of the Year’ and Hyundai Motors India Ltd. won ‘CSR of the Year’. In the two wheeler segment, TVS Apache won ‘Two wheeler of the year’ and Honda Motorcycle And Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. was awarded ‘Two Wheeler Manufacturer of the Year’. The list of award winners across all categories is mentioned below.
During the award show, BTVi unveiled the ‘#MissionNoEmission’ initiative in the presence of key influencers of the industry. Through this initiative, BTVi plans to engage key decision makers and viewers to take the pledge of ‘#MissionNoEmission’ for a greener tomorrow. A line-up of content will also be created educating viewers towards making India cleaner and greener and engaging them to take up the pledge. The initiative will be amplified through 360 degree marketing campaign.
A special message was shared by Shri Nitin Gadkari, Minister for Road Transport and Highways congratulating the team for motivating the industry. Adding to this he states, that pollution is a major issue and he wants to import substitute cost effective and pollution free solution. He also hopes to see more electric cars and scooters.
Speaking on the occasion, H S Billimoria, CEO, Next Gen Publishing Pvt. Ltd., said, “I am glad that over the last 11 years, the popularity of awards has gained national stature. The awards have always been a celebration of the best products of the year in the auto industry. We are overjoyed to be a part of this grand celebration. The best in league were selected by the jury on the basis of extensive & grueling track tests and a detailed methodology and process validation conducted by Mazars, our Knowledge Partner. This sets the standard for the Automotive Industry and honors the best-in class vehicles launched by the industry over the last one year.”
Every year, from 2006, this event honors and recognizes the best in the automotive industry across various categories and celebrates its achievements.
The jury panel comprised of experts like Sam Katgara (Former Rally Driver), Navaz Sandhu(Former Rally Driver), Rayomand Banajee (Rayo Racing), Siddharth Zarabi (Executive Editor, BTVi), Swati Khandelwal Jain (National Corporate Editor & Editor The Auto Show, BTVi), H S Billimoria (CEO, Next Gen Publishing Pvt. Ltd.), Aspi Bhathena (Editor, Bike India and Car India), Sarmad Kadiri (Executive Editor, Bike India and Car India), Jim Gorde (Principal Correspondent, Bike India and Car India) and Cyrus Gazdar (Chairman & MD – AFL Pvt. Ltd.).
Watch The Auto Show Car India & Bike India Awards 2017 on BTVi on 16th February, 2017 at 10:30 PM
| Bike Award Winners | ||
| Sr. No. | Category | Nominees |
| 1 | Bike Of The Year Up To 110 Cc | Yamaha Saluto Rx |
| 2 | Bike Of The Year Up To 200 Cc | Tvs Apache Rtr 200 |
| 3 | Bike Of The Year Up To 300 Cc | Benelli Tnt 25 |
| 4 | Bike Of The Year Up To 650 Cc | Royal Enfield Himalayan |
| 5 | Bike Of The Year Up To 900 Cc | Triumph Bonneville T100 |
| 6 | Concept Of The Year | Honda Navi |
| 7 | Scooter Of The Year | Aprilia Sr 150 |
| 8 | Bike Of The Year Up To 1000 Cc | Ducati 959 Panigale |
| 9 | Cruiser Of The Year Above 1000 Cc | Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom |
| 10 | Readers Winner Choice Of The Year – Bike | Bajaj V 15 |
| 11 | Viewers Winner Choice Of The Year – Bike | Triumph Thruxton R |
| 12 | Variant Of The Year – Bike | Suzuki Access 125 |
| 13 | Two-Wheeler Manufacturer Of The Year | Honda Motorcycle And Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. |
| 14 | Safety/Technology Of The Year | Dainese D-Air |
| 15 | Two-Wheeler Of The Year | Tvs Apache Rtr 200 |
| Automobile Winners | ||
| S. No. | Category | Winners |
| 1 | Compact Hatchback Of The Year | Tata Tiago |
| 2 | Compact Sedan Of The Year | Volkswagen Ameo |
| 3 | Sedan Of The Year | Hyundai Elantra |
| 4 | Executive Sedan Of The Year | Škoda Superb |
| 5 | Entry Level Luxury Car Of The Year | Audi A4 |
| 6 | Luxury Saloon Of The Year | Volvo S90 |
| 7 | Premium Luxury Saloon Of The Year | Bmw 7 Series |
| 8 | Muv Of The Year | Toyota Innova Crysta |
| 9 | Compact Suv Of The Year | Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza |
| 10 | Suv Of The Year | Hyundai Tucson |
| 11 | Luxury Suv Of The Year | Mercedes-Benz Glc-Class |
| 12 | Premium Luxury Suv Of The Year | Audi Q7 |
| 13 | Performance Car Of The Year | Audi R8 |
| 14 | Motorsport Award Of The Year | Mahindra Racing |
| Gaurav Gill For Mrf | ||
| 15 | Green Car Of The Year | Honda Accord Hybrid |
| 16 | Variant Of The Year – Car | Renault Kwid 1.0 Amt |
| 17 | Readers Winner Choice Of The Year – Car | Jeep Wrangler Unlimited |
| 18 | Viewers Winner Choice Of The Year – Car | Datsun Redi-Go |
| 19 | Automobile Manufacturer Of The Year | Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. |
| 20 | Automobile Of The Year | Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza |
| 21 | Design Of The Year | Jaguar F-Pace |
| 22 | CSR Award Of The Year | Hyundai Motor India Ltd. |
