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Global Advertisers wins ‘Customer Engagement Award’
MUMBAI: Global Advertisers, pioneer in the outdoor industry has been bestowed with Customer Engagement Award for “Excellence in Out-of-Home Effectiveness’ during the sparkling function of 2nd Asian Customer Engagement Forum & Awards at ITC Grand Central Hotel, Mumbai.
The award aims to honor the best practices of all the sectors including countries such as India, Sri lanka and GCC countries. “It’s a moment of great pride for us. We are thankful to the jury members who recognized our efforts in bringing innovative solution for the Indian Outdoor Advertising industry,” said , Sanjeev Gupta, MD, Global Advertisers on winning the award.
The Customer Engagement Team shortlisted the Global Advertisers on executing industry’s first – corridor branding campaigns and creating the Asia’s biggest hoarding i.e. 140 x 120 at Bandra. Adding to this, Global’s much flexible approach, Client servicing records, 24 x 7 monitoring, adaptability for last minute changes, easy payment agreement, excellent mix-media plans and after sales services, convinced the jury members of the award. With its two decades of experience, Global understands how to serve the clients in best way by giving excellent services to clients and ensuring great returns for their brand within their budget.
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Hyundai launches updated Ioniq 5 with 84 kWh battery, 690 km range
Priced at Rs 55.7 lakh, adds design, tech and safety upgrades.
MUMBAI: Charge it up, stretch it out, Hyundai’s latest electric upgrade is going the distance, quite literally. Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has introduced an updated version of its Ioniq 5, packing in a larger 84.0 kWh battery that delivers a claimed range of up to 690 km (ARAI-certified), marking a significant leap in everyday usability for its flagship electric SUV.
Built on Hyundai’s Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), the refreshed IONIQ 5 aims to balance performance with practicality, reducing range anxiety while making long-distance electric travel more viable. The upgrade builds on a model that has already secured global recognition, including the World Car of the Year title.
The changes aren’t just under the skin. On the outside, the SUV gets a sharper, more futuristic look with redesigned front and rear bumpers, new skid plates, sporty alloy wheels, a revised rear spoiler and updated V-garnish lighting, all while retaining its signature Parametric Pixel design.
Inside, Hyundai has focused on making the experience more intuitive. The cabin now features a redesigned three-spoke steering wheel with illuminated pixel elements, dual 12.3-inch displays, and a reworked wireless charging pad integrated with physical controls for seat functions small tweaks that aim to improve day-to-day usability.
On the tech front, the IONIQ 5 gets Hyundai’s Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC), Controller Over-the-Air (C-OTA) updates, and now supports wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. New additions such as Active Sound Design and in-car payment integration for EV charging reflect a push towards a more seamless, connected ownership experience. Remote immobilisation via Bluelink has also been introduced as an added security layer.
Safety sees incremental upgrades too, with features like Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (Rear) and side parking distance warnings enhancing manoeuvrability in tight urban spaces.
The updated IONIQ 5 is available in four colour options Gravity Gold Matte, Midnight Black Pearl, Titan Grey and Optic White with an Obsidian Black interior theme.
Priced at Rs 55.7 lakh (ex-showroom), the new IONIQ 5 positions itself as a more rounded offering, less about futuristic promise, and more about making electric mobility fit seamlessly into everyday life.
