New Delhi, February 17, 2009 - NDTV Profit in association with Car India and Bike India will host the fourth Car and Bike Awards, 2009 on 20th February at ITC Hotel, Mumbai, to felicitate the best of the best in the automobile industry. The award seeks to recognize and reward the best design, unmatched technology, style and performance in the automobile industry.
Since its inception in 2006, the awards have grown not only in strength but also in reputation. The awards are benchmarks for auto excellence in India and are widely trusted by consumers, manufacturers and auto experts alike.
Announcing the awards, Siddharth Vinayak Patankar, Editor-Auto, NDTV Group said “Over the last 4 years, NDTV Profit Car & Bike Awards have emerged as the most coveted awards in the automobile industry - which stands for credibility and a sense of fair play. There is complete transparency in what we endeavour to put out - since we have a responsibility to our viewers and readers to carefully assess, select & recognise the best automobiles of the year”.
The Car & Bike Awards are unique in a number of ways. It rewards environmentally friendly work done by the industry with the Green Award and recognizes Marketing and PR efforts of the players which contribute to the product's success with the CNB-AAA awards. The categories in this include Best PR & Communications Team, Best Integrated Campaign 4 Wheeler, Best Integrated Campaign Two Wheeler and Brand Ambassador of the Year. Nominees for the Best Brand Ambassador this year are Priyanka Chopra (Hero Honda), Saif Ali Khan (Chevrolet), Shah Rukh Khan (Hyundai), Hrithik Roshan (Hero Honda) and Farhan Akhtar (Maruti).
Last year, a ground-breaking rule was introduced allowing the previous year's winners to come back and defend their crown - welcomed by the industry as well. As a consequence, the 2008 Car of the Year - Hyundai's i10 and Bike of the Year - Bajaj 220DTSFi will also compete for the 2009 awards.
The Car & Bike Awards are the only awards that reward viewers by offering them the chance to drive home a new car or bike through the categories: CNB Viewers' Choice Awards Car and CNB Viewers' Choice Awards Bike.
To ensure a foolproof and fair selection process, the eminent jurors assess and award each nominee in complete isolation to other jurors. Each car and bike nominated are tried and tested by the jury along with a detailed research on each nominee's specifications, its market performance and its immediate competition. The process is monitored by our auditors Mazars who then tabulate and document all votes by the jurors.
The jury consists of an expert panel of auto aficionados with an eye for detail and extensive knowledge of car design, performance analysis and testing. Jury members for both Car and Bike category include, Siddharth Vinayak Patankar, Editor-Auto, NDTV; Amit Chhangani, Assistant Editor, Car India; Aspi Bhathena, Executive Editor, Car India & Bike India; Rayomand Banajee, racing driver and Sam Katgara, former ace rallyist and racer. The jury also includes H S Billimoria, the creator of NextGen Publishing and Nawaz Sandhu, ace lady rallyist for the car category and Bunny Punia, an automobile journalist for the bike category.
The awards categories and nominees for NDTV Profit Car & Bike Awards 2009 are:
TWO WHEELERS
1. Motorcycle upto 125cc: TVS Flame, Bajaj Patina 125, Honda Stunner CBF
Since its inception in 2006, the awards have grown not only in strength but also in reputation. The awards are benchmarks for auto excellence in India and are widely trusted by consumers, manufacturers and auto experts alike.
Announcing the awards, Siddharth Vinayak Patankar, Editor-Auto, NDTV Group said “Over the last 4 years, NDTV Profit Car & Bike Awards have emerged as the most coveted awards in the automobile industry - which stands for credibility and a sense of fair play. There is complete transparency in what we endeavour to put out - since we have a responsibility to our viewers and readers to carefully assess, select & recognise the best automobiles of the year”.
The Car & Bike Awards are unique in a number of ways. It rewards environmentally friendly work done by the industry with the Green Award and recognizes Marketing and PR efforts of the players which contribute to the product's success with the CNB-AAA awards. The categories in this include Best PR & Communications Team, Best Integrated Campaign 4 Wheeler, Best Integrated Campaign Two Wheeler and Brand Ambassador of the Year. Nominees for the Best Brand Ambassador this year are Priyanka Chopra (Hero Honda), Saif Ali Khan (Chevrolet), Shah Rukh Khan (Hyundai), Hrithik Roshan (Hero Honda) and Farhan Akhtar (Maruti).
Last year, a ground-breaking rule was introduced allowing the previous year's winners to come back and defend their crown - welcomed by the industry as well. As a consequence, the 2008 Car of the Year - Hyundai's i10 and Bike of the Year - Bajaj 220DTSFi will also compete for the 2009 awards.
The Car & Bike Awards are the only awards that reward viewers by offering them the chance to drive home a new car or bike through the categories: CNB Viewers' Choice Awards Car and CNB Viewers' Choice Awards Bike.
To ensure a foolproof and fair selection process, the eminent jurors assess and award each nominee in complete isolation to other jurors. Each car and bike nominated are tried and tested by the jury along with a detailed research on each nominee's specifications, its market performance and its immediate competition. The process is monitored by our auditors Mazars who then tabulate and document all votes by the jurors.
The jury consists of an expert panel of auto aficionados with an eye for detail and extensive knowledge of car design, performance analysis and testing. Jury members for both Car and Bike category include, Siddharth Vinayak Patankar, Editor-Auto, NDTV; Amit Chhangani, Assistant Editor, Car India; Aspi Bhathena, Executive Editor, Car India & Bike India; Rayomand Banajee, racing driver and Sam Katgara, former ace rallyist and racer. The jury also includes H S Billimoria, the creator of NextGen Publishing and Nawaz Sandhu, ace lady rallyist for the car category and Bunny Punia, an automobile journalist for the bike category.
The awards categories and nominees for NDTV Profit Car & Bike Awards 2009 are:
TWO WHEELERS
1. Motorcycle upto 125cc: TVS Flame, Bajaj Patina 125, Honda Stunner CBF
2. Motorcycle upto 160cc: Yamaha FZ16, Yamaha YZFR15, Bajaj Discover 135
3. Motorcycle above 160cc: Royal Enfield Thunderbird Twinspark
4. Import Two Wheeler of the Year: Suzuki Hayabusa, Ducati Monster S4RS Testastretta, Suzuki Intruder, Ducati Superbike 1098R
5. CNB Viewers’ Choice Two Wheeler: Hero Honda Passion Pro, Yamaha FZ-16, TVS Flame, Bajaj Discover 135, Honda Stunner CBF
5. CNB Viewers’ Choice Two Wheeler: Hero Honda Passion Pro, Yamaha FZ-16, TVS Flame, Bajaj Discover 135, Honda Stunner CBF
6. Two Wheeler Manufacturer of the Year: Hero Honda Motors, Yamaha India, Bajaj Auto, TVS Motor, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter
7. Two Wheeler of the Year: Honda Stunner CBF, Yamaha YZFR15, Royal Enfield Thunderbird Twin spark, Honda Aviator, Bajaj Pulsar 220 DTSFi
8. Scooter of the Year: Will be announced on awards nightCARS
8. Scooter of the Year: Will be announced on awards nightCARS
9. Active Small Car of the Year: Skoda Fabia, Hyundai i10 kappa, Tata Indica Vista, Maruti A-Star
10. Active Mid-size Car of the Year: Honda City, Maruti Swift D-Zire
11. Executive Car of the Year: Volkswagen Jetta, Toyota Corolla Altis
12. SUV of the Year: Chevrolet Captiva, Mitsubishi Outlander
13. Import Car of the Year: Fiat 500, BMW 650i, Porsche Cayenne GTS, Mercedes Benz SL 63 AMG, Audi R8
14. Premium Car of the Year: Audi A4, Mercedes C Class
15. CNB Viewers' Choice Car: Honda City, Volkswagen Jetta, Maruti Suzuki A-Star, Skoda Fabia, Tata Indica
16. Car Manufacturer of the Year: Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Hyundai Motor India, Honda Siel Cars India, Skoda Auto India
17. Car of the Year: Honda City, Skoda Fabia, Audi A4, Volkswagen Jetta, Chevrolet Captiva, Hyundai i10
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE
17. Car of the Year: Honda City, Skoda Fabia, Audi A4, Volkswagen Jetta, Chevrolet Captiva, Hyundai i10
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE
18. CV Manufacturer of the Year: VE Eicher Commercial Vehicles, Piaggio Vehicles Private Limited
19. CV of the Year: Mercedes- Benz intercity Luxury Coach, Swaraj Mazda Prestige LT
GENERAL AWARDS
GENERAL AWARDS
20. Green Award: M&M Scorpio Micro Hybrid, Honda Civic Hybrid
21. Automotive Product of the Year: MapMyIndia Navigation Devices, MRF Zapper S/FY and Revz
21. Automotive Product of the Year: MapMyIndia Navigation Devices, MRF Zapper S/FY and Revz
22. Design of the Year: Fiat 500, Honda City,Yamaha FZ16, Audi A4, Maruti Suzuki A-Star, Audi R8, BMW M3
23. Component Manufacturer of the Year: Will be announced on awards night
24. Automotive Man of the Year: Will be announced on awards night
25. Automotive Technology of the Year: Will be announced on awards night
CNB-AAA AWARDS
24. Automotive Man of the Year: Will be announced on awards night
25. Automotive Technology of the Year: Will be announced on awards night
CNB-AAA AWARDS
26. Brand Ambassador of the Year: Priyanka Chopra (Hero Honda), Saif Ali Khan (Chevrolet), Shah Rukh Khan (Hyundai), Hrithik Roshan (Hero Honda, Farhan Akhtar (Maruti)27. Best Integrated Campaign 2 Wheeler: Will be announced on awards night
28. Best Integrated Campaign 4 Wheeler: Will be announced on awards night
29. Best PR & Communications Team: Will be announced on awards night
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28. Best Integrated Campaign 4 Wheeler: Will be announced on awards night
29. Best PR & Communications Team: Will be announced on awards night
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