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Hyundai Verna and Royal Enfield Himalayan Win Top Honours at car&bike Awards 2024

Hyundai Verna and Royal Enfield Himalayan Win Top Honours at car&bike Awards 2024
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Mercedes India CEO Santosh Iyer On EVs, Charging Infra And Future Models

We caught up with Mercedes-Benz India MD and CEO Santosh Iyer to get some insights on the business of luxury EVs and the way ahead for the three-pointed star.

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2023 carandbike Awards: Toyota Innova Hycross, Suzuki V-Strom SX take top honours

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 27 (ANI/NewsVoir): One of India's oldest and most reputed automobile awards is back to recognise the best cars and two-wheelers in the industry. With over 50 cars, motorcycles and scooters in the fray, the winners of the 2023 car&bike Awards presented by Vredestein Tyres have been announced. The Car of the Year has been awarded to the Toyota Innova Hycross, and the Suzuki V-Strom SX has been chosen as the car&bike Two-Wheeler of the Year. The 2023 car&bike Awards presented by Vredestein Tyres and Jury Round was spearheaded by car&bike Editor-in-Chief Girish Karkera. The car jury also included Raj Kapoor, Motorsport Constructor & Auto Analyst, Parth Ghorpade, Race Driver (Indian Racing League), Anushriya Gulati, Race Car Driver & Cross-Country Rider, Shams Raza Naqvi, Senior Editor, car&bike, Kingshuk Dutta, Assistant Editor, car&bike, Seshan Vijayraghavan, Principal Correspondent, car&bike and Ninad Mirajgaonkar, Head (Curated Content), car&bike. The two-wheeler jury was led by Preetam Bora, Senior Editor, car&bike and included Sagar Sheldekar, Two-Wheeler Expert & Content Creator. Rishad Cooper, Two-Wheeler Expert, Siddhant Karnick, Actor & Petrolhead, Shams Raza Naqvi, Senior Editor, car&bike and Kingshuk Dutta, Assistant Editor, car&bike. "The car&bike awards recognises and honours the best amongst all new cars and bikes launched last year. 2022 has seen a year of resurgence for the automotive industry and in that, brands have come up with some gems that require this special accolade. We have taken a scientific approach with the help of our jury experts and audit partners to justify our top picks. My best wishes to all the winners," said Girish Karkera, Editor-in-Chief, carandbike. The winners were selected among more than 50 nominations which were put through stringent assessments by two separate juries for cars and two-wheelers at the Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida. After a thorough and elaborate assessment, followed by voting, the winners were chosen, with the votes and data being validated by Divergent Insights, the validation partners. The awards ceremony was held at Andaz, Aerocity, New Delhi, amidst a gathering of some of the most illustrious leaders of the Indian Automobile industry. Winners of the top honours, including Car of the Year, Motorcycle of the Year and Electric Scooter of the Year, among others, were felicitated during the awards ceremony. Members of the auto industry were also invited to present the awards across different segments, and several categories to the winners. Now in its 18th year, the car&bike Awards have grown to clearly stand out amongst the clutter of automotive awards in India, by being the most credible and fair. Two separate juries of eminent, experienced, and multi-skilled jurors evaluated and judged the two product categories: cars and bikes. The car&bike Awards also have the distinction of having India's most voted for Viewers' Choice categories. The car&bike Viewers' Choice Car, Motorcycle and Scooter of the Year are sought-after trophies at each year's event. The 2023 car&bike Awards presented by Vredestein Tyres Viewers' Choice Car of the Year is the Kia Carens, car&bike Viewers' Choice Motorcycle of the Year is the Royal Enfield Hunter 350, and the car&bike Viewers' Choice Electric Scooter of the Year is the Ola S1. Full List of Winners car&bike is a leading auto technology platform with a focus to build India's largest hyper-local integrated platform for content and commerce. The platform has been built on path-breaking auto programming, intensive coverage of global automobile news and the largest used car range with exclusive online booking of 5000+ cars across 300+ cities. In a short span of time, c&b has clearly established itself as one of the top auto portal in the country and the fastest growing used car brand by far. The business offers technology solutions to all the stakeholders of the automotive industry at various points of buy and sell value chain. car&bike was recently acquired by Mahindra First Choice Wheels Limited, India's leading player in the used car vehicle ecosystem. This story has been provided by NewsVoir. ANI will not be responsible in any way for the content of this article. (ANI/NewsVoir)

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2023 carandbike Awards: Toyota Innova Hycross, Suzuki V-Strom SX take top honours

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 27 (ANI/NewsVoir): One of India's oldest and most reputed automobile awards is back to recognise the best cars and two-wheelers in the industry. With over 50 cars, motorcycles and scooters in the fray, the winners of the 2023 car&bike Awards presented by Vredestein Tyres have been announced. The Car of the Year has been awarded to the Toyota Innova Hycross, and the Suzuki V-Strom SX has been chosen as the car&bike Two-Wheeler of the Year.

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carandbike.com appoints Girish Karkera as its New Editor-in-Chief

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 3 (ANI/NewsVoir): India's leading auto technology platform, carandbike.com has appointed Girish Vaman Karkera as its Editor-in-Chief effective February 1, 2023. carandbike is India's largest hyper-local integrated platform for content and commerce. In his new role, Girish will lead the editorial initiatives to create insightful and engaging automobile content for a passionate and diverse car&bike audience. Girish brings to car&bike a deep understanding and extensive experience of having covered the auto sector for over two decades in India and mapping its evolution. He was Editor - BBC Top Gear India for over a decade and Consulting Editor - Times Auto prior to joining the car&bike team. He has also worked in organisations like Haymarket SAC Publishing (India) Pvt. Ltd. and The Indian Express, where he started his journalism career over 25 years ago. "I'm excited to kick start this new journey at carandbike.com. It is an honour to lead the editorial mandate of such an iconic title. car&bike has been at the forefront of addressing the needs and answering queries of auto enthusiasts. With such a strong legacy and an enthusiastic team supporting me, my aim will be to keep its stature growing," said Girish Karkera. "Ever since our acquisition of car&bike, we find ourselves drawn closer to a vast population of automotive enthusiasts in India. As the brand moves deeper into new markets, we are delighted to have Girish Karkera join us with his content expertise. Together with our vibrant and energetic team, we are confident that he will create relatable automotive content for our audience," said Ashutosh Pandey, CEO, MFCWL. A resident of Mumbai, Girish Karkera has also been part of the World Car Awards and Indian Car of the Year jury on multiple occasions. car&bike is a leading auto technology platform with a focus to build India's largest hyper-local integrated platform for content and commerce. The platform has been built on path-breaking auto programming, intensive coverage of global automobile news and the largest used car range with exclusive online booking of 5000+ cars across 300+ cities. In a short span of time, c&b has clearly established itself as one of the top auto portal in the country and the fastest growing used car brand by far. The business offers technology solutions to all the stakeholders of the automotive industry at various points of buy and sell value chain. car&bike was recently acquired by Mahindra First Choice Wheels Limited, India's leading player in the used car vehicle ecosystem. This story has been provided by NewsVoir. ANI will not be responsible in any way for the content of this article. (ANI/NewsVoir)

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2023 carandbike Awards: Toyota Innova Hycross, Suzuki V-Strom SX Take Top Honours

The Toyota Innova Hycross is the C&B Car of the Year, and the C&B Two-Wheeler Of the Year is the Suzuki V-Strom SX

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carandbike.com appoints Girish Karkera as its New Editor-in-Chief

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 3 (ANI/NewsVoir): India's leading auto technology platform, carandbike.com has appointed Girish Vaman Karkera as its Editor-in-Chief effective February 1, 2023.

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JK Tyre Celebrates Automotive Excellence at the 18th Edition of Indian Car of The Year (ICOTY) and Indian Motorcycle of The Year (IMOTY) 2023

New Delhi [India], January 13 (ANI/NewsVoir): The most coveted and prestigious awards of the Indian Automotive Industry, the 18th edition of Indian Car of the Year (ICOTY) & Indian Motorcycle of the Year (IMOTY), promoted by JK Tyre since its inception along with India's top automobile journalists concluded at a gala event in New Delhi. The night showcased the greatest level of automotive performance and was attended by leading businessmen, automobile fanatics, and visionaries. Recognized for its speed, mileage, and strong performance KIA Carens was adjudged the 'Indian Car of the Year 2023' while Royal Enfield Hunter, popular amongst motorcycle enthusiasts was awarded the 'Indian Motorcycle of the Year 2023'. Catering to the increasing popularity, acceptance and availability of a vast range from various manufacturers of the Premium Car category in the Indian Market, ICOTY Jury instituted 'Premium Car Award' under the ICOTY aegis in 2019. Mercedes EQS 580 won the Premium Car Award 2023. With the growing popularity of electric vehicles and strong initiatives undertaken by the Government, the jury of ICOTY introduced the Green Car Award in 2021 with an objective to recognize the contribution of manufacturers towards the future of mobility. KIA EV6 was awarded the Green Car Award 2023. The awards were presented by Dr Raghupati Singhania, Chairman & Managing Director, JK Tyre & Industries Limited, along with Dhruv Behl, Chairman, ICOTY 2023, Bertrand Dsouza, Chairman, IMOTY 2023, and other jury members. Steered by a group of veteran & eminent jury members, the entries were judged basis multiple customer-centric criteria such as vehicle price, fuel-efficiency, styling, comfort, safety, performance, practicality, technical innovation, value for money, and suitability for Indian driving conditions, while deciding on the winner and conferring the awards. Addressing the ceremony, Dr Raghupati Singhania, Chairman & Managing Director, JK Tyre & Industries Limited, said, "I would like to congratulate all the winners for making the best in the segment and honoring the excellence in the automotive industry. ICOTY and IMOTY are the most integral part of the Indian Auto Industry as they bring innovation to the industry. The foundation of JK Tyre stands for innovation, development, growth, technology, and transparency and these awards are the testimony of brilliance. I am sure it has been a rewarding and successful journey for everyone and this will continue to be so for years ahead. These awards motivate us all to come together and make the Indian Auto Industry renowned globally." The journey of ICOTY started in 2005 and the awards are today recognized as the most prestigious by the Indian Automobile Industry. The jury is comprised of domain experts from the leading automotive publications and media outlets and winners are adjudged after proper due diligence. "It's a proud moment for all of us at the Kia family. We are absolutely elated to be awarded with not one but two prestigious ICOTY honours - Kia Carens won the coveted 'Indian Car of the Year' and our flagship EV, the EV6, won the laurel as ICOTY 'Green Car of the Year' award for 2023.We are thankful to the esteemed ICOTY jury members for this recognition. We would also like to thank the sponsors JK Tyre for their commitment to helping recognise the best from automobiles year on year. This is a well-deserved recognition for brand Kia and speaks volumes for our technological prowess, capabilities and understanding of Indian market. It is a true reflection of our successful journey in India and a great motivation for us to keep working and contributing towards an inspiring tomorrow," - Tae-Jin Park, MD & CEO, Kia India on winning the Indian Car of the Year (ICOTY) and Green Car Award 2023. On winning the Indian Motorcycle of the Year Award, Siddhartha Lal, Managing Director & CEO, Eicher Motors Ltd. said, "This is our third award in five years and we are delighted to have won this. We thank the jury and JK Tyre for recognising us. Making motorcycles, spending time with riders, and most importantly riding them ourselves over the years, we really understood what it takes to make a lovely motorcycle for people who love motorcycling. The Hunter is our most accessible motorcycle in this range, and we are very happy at the love it has received." On winning the Premium Car Award 2023, Santosh Iyer, MD, Mercedes-Benz India said, "The Made in India EQS 580 is a benchmark for sustainable luxury motoring. The very fact that it's India's first locally manufactured luxury EV also highlights the global competencies of our colleagues producing this car at Mercedes-Benz India. We are delighted that our customers preferred choice for the most advanced luxury EV in India, is also adjudged as the Luxury Car of the year at ICOTY." Congratulating the ICOTY award winners, Dhruv Behl, Chairman, ICOTY 2023, said, "ICOTY has grown to become the most coveted award in India, as the leading experts in the automotive media all come together to pick the absolute best in the industry. We assess which vehicles have the most impact and which are the most suitable for the Indian market. The KiaCarens, Kia EV6 and Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 are each cutting edge and truly put the Indian customer in the driver's seat." Bertrand Dsouza, Chairman, IMOTY 2023, said, "In 2023 Indian motorcycles was oddly contested, it was a very tough competition. What is interesting to see is that most of the contenders were not entirely meant for the commuter segment and this proves that motorcycling in India has matured - niche segment, niche purposes for a very niche enthusiastic audiences, that's what has defined IMOTY 2023." Annexure 1 Selection Parameters IMOTY: All motorcycles that qualify for these awards are new models. Existing motorcycles that have had cosmetic facelifts or small mechanical changes, like different power or drive-trains, do not qualify for this award. The country of origin does not matter, but they have to be manufactured or assembled in India and be on sale in showrooms before November 30th of the previous year. The motorcycles should have been homologated for Indian type approval, but those imported through the CBU route are not considered. ICOTY: All cars that qualify for these awards are new models. Existing cars that have had cosmetic facelifts or small mechanical changes, like different power or drive-trains, do not qualify for this award. The country of origin does not matter, but they have to be manufactured or assembled in India and be on sale in showrooms before November 30th of the previous year. The cars should have been homologated for Indian type approval, but those imported through the CBU route are not considered. Voting Process IMOTY: Selection of the Winner is by a simple voting system, where each member of the jury has a maximum of 25 points. Every Jury member can allot a maximum of 10 points to one motorcycle. And every Jury member must give points to at least 5 of the contending motorcycles. A very fair and transparent system makes the IMOTY the most credible auto award. ICOTY: Selection of the Winner is by a simple voting system, where each member of the jury has a maximum of 25 points. Every Jury member can allot a maximum of 10 points to one car. And every Jury member must give points to at least 5 of the contending cars. A very fair and transparent system makes the ICOTY the most credible auto award. The jury members of ICOTY were Dhruv Behl (Chairman), Ishan Raghava (Secretary), Dhruv Saxena, Senior Correspondent, Auto Today, Abhik Das, Assistant Editor, Auto Today, Aspi Bhathena, Editor, BIKE India and CAR India, Jim G.Deputy Editor, CAR India, Sirish Chandran, Editorial Director, Evo India, Fast Bikes India & Motor Sport India, Aatish Mishra, Assistant Editor, Evo India, Pablo Chaterji, Executive Editor, Motoring World, Kartik Ware,Managing Editor, Motoring World, Bertrand D'souza, Editor, Overdrive, Bob Rupani, Overdrive, Muralidhar Swaminath

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India Book of Records dashes ahead with multiple record holders

New Delhi [India], August 23 (ANI/NewsVoir): There is no dearth of hard work and creativity in the world of record achievers. Record breakers sometimes out do their own records whereas other record holders are seen getting inspired from their fellow competitors, friends and across industries. India Book of Records gives surplus ideas, guidance and mentoring to those genuine applicants who are here to make or break records. Here are some records that did wonders this time. Toddler Gets Appreciation for Multiple Activities Dakshith Sahu (born on February 17, 2020) of Baudh, Odisha, is appreciated for recalling 5 national symbols, English alphabetical words; reciting numbers from 1-10, 1 Hindi and 2 English rhymes, 1 Sanskrit shloka; identifying 7 vegetables, 8 fruits, 10 vehicles and 10 parts of the body; and answering 4 GK questions at the age of 2 years and 4 months, as confirmed on July 15, 2022. Fastest Recitation of English Alphabet by a Toddler The record for the fastest recitation of the English alphabet was set by Yash Singh (born on November 4, 2019) of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. He recited 26 letters of the English alphabet from A-Z in 5.49 seconds at the age of 2 years, 6 months and 26 days, as confirmed on June 9, 2022. In yet another attempt, Yash Singh was appreciated for identifying 8 planets, 8 colours, 19 animals, 12 vehicles, 5 medical instruments, 5 vegetables, 6 fruits, 7 professions, 6 shapes, 6 Freedom fighters, 6 Superheroes, 11 Body parts, 10 animal sounds, 7 activity words; and reciting alphabet from A-Z, along with its associated words; answered 19 questions related to the solar system, at the age of 2 years and 6 months, as confirmed on May 26, 2022. The toddler gets recognition month after month. This is inspiring indeed. Fastest to Recite the Capitals of all Asian Countries by a Toddler The record for being the fastest to recite the capitals of all Asian countries was set by B. Rudhva (born on July 11, 2019) of Vellore, Tamil Nadu. He recited the capitals of all 48 Asian countries in 47 seconds and 63 milliseconds, at the age of 2 years, 11 months and 22 days, as confirmed on July 2, 2022. Youngest Founder of a Microfinance Institution Gobhanu Sasankar Korisepati (born September 26, 2004) of Andhra Pradesh, India, set a record for being the youngest founder of a microfinance institution. A student of Krishna Chaitanya Junior College Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, he is the founder and President of the microfinance institution SWIFT (Sustaining Women in Financial Turmoil), which is aimed at financial services accessible to the underprivileged, especially women. Till August 7, 2021, he had provided loans to 92 women at the age of 16 years, 10 months and 10 days, through his microfinance institution which has now increased to 1400+ in 2022. Maximum Distance Covered in an Electric Car by a Duo The record for maximum distance covered in an electric car by a duo in a single journey was set by Aashish Bhardwaj along with Girish Karkera covering a distance of 2203 kms. The duo started on May 31, 2022, from Mumbai, Maharashtra, and reached New Delhi on June 4, 2022, driving a 'BYD E6' Electric MPV, as confirmed on June 4, 2022. Largest Sample Size Study in the Field of Gynecological Cancer The record for the largest sample size study in the field of Gynecological Cancer was set by Dr. Dipak Limbachiya (born on December 6, 1973) of Ahmedabad, Gujarat. A total number of 13 patients were studied for the use of Endo-staplers for vaginal closure before colpotomy during laparoscopic surgeries for endometrial cancer and early-stage cervical cancer to prevent tumour spillage. The study has been published in the 'Journal of the Society of Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgeons', as confirmed on July 25, 2022. Tallest Stationary Fever Thermometer The record for making the tallest stationary fever thermometer was set by Team Nise of Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Hyderabad, Telangana, in one of the most geographically heated spots, at a temperature of 44 C. The team displayed the thermometer made of fibre reinforced plastic material, measuring 12 feet in height, at the Office of Additional District Magistrate, Phalodi, Rajasthan, on May 19, 2022. Environmental Campaign Triathlon by an Educational Institute The record for Environmental Campaign Triathlon by an Educational Institute was set by Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) YMC Pune, under the leadership of Dr Vishwajit Kadam. Three activities: students climbing 75 forts & sowing seeds; 75 NSS girl volunteers climbing Fort Sinhagad; 50 cyclists rallying from Sinhagad to Raigad, commemorated Indian Independence Platinum Jubilee, UNEP Golden Jubilee & BVDU Silver Jubilee and aligned with UNEP 2022 theme, "Only One Earth" on World Environment Day, on June 5 2022. Largest Menstrual Health Training for Males on a Single Day The record for largest menstrual health training provided for males on a single day was set by the Office of Deputy Commissioner, Kamrup, Assam wherein 1109 participants were trained in the training session conducted in the Hindi language on a single day, at the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, Assam on May 30, 2022. Maximum Participation in a Plogathon Across Multiple Locations The record for maximum participation in a plogathon across multiple locations was set by Shri Vikram Kumar, Municipal Commissioner & Administrator, Pune Municipal Corporation. A total of 1,46,850 citizens of all age groups volunteered and participated in the "Plogathon" between 7.00 am to 10.00 am at multiple locations collecting 34,477 kgs of plastic waste in Pune, Maharashtra, on June 5, 2022. Keep reading and getting inspired for more records. This story is provided by NewsVoir. ANI will not be responsible in any way for the content of this article. (ANI/NewsVoir)

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Martial Arts of India (Part 1/3) - Gatka: The Warrior Saints

Martial Arts of India (Part 1/3) - Gatka: The Warrior Saints
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