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Hyundai i10 declared ‘Car of the Year’ at CNBC-TV18 Autocar Auto Awards 2008
MUMBAI: Hyundai i10 drove away with the Car of the Year award at the 7th edition of the CNBC-TV18 Autocar Auto Awards in New Delhi. In the glittering awards ceremony, the ‘Bike of the Year’ award went to Bajaj – XCD DTS-Si.
The finalists were chosen based on the following criteria: fitness for purpose, relevance to the Indian market, value for money, design and styling, interiors, engine, gearbox, performance, ride, handling, brakes, driving pleasure, fuel efficiency and ownership experience. Brands launched in the calendar year 2007 were part of the contenders line-up in these awards.
The agenda of the ceremony was set around a special theme – “A Green Future,” which also comprised a special pledge from manufacturers and industry doyens.
Speaking on the occasion, TV 18 business media director Ajay Chacko said, “The CNBC-TV18 Autocar Autoawards is one of our premier properties, widely recognised as a benchmark for auto excellence in India. This year, through the Green Future theme, we intend to make these awards a catalyst for a cleaner and greener progress of the industry by raising awareness and eliciting a commitment from manufacturers.”
Autocar India editor Hormazd Sorabjee added, “Since the inception of these awards, we have strived to ensure that the CNBC-TV18 Autocar Auto Awards truly reflect the choices and sentiments of all stakeholders including consumers, manufacturers and auto experts. We have always maintained the most stringent standards to ensure only the best win this accolade.”
The CNBC-TV18 Autocar Auto Awards was ratified and validated by Ernst & Young.
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News18 India to air Sabse Bada Dangal on 4 May counting day
Channel promises fastest results, live trends and analysis across five states.
MUMBAI: Ballots will do the talking and screens will do the shouting. As counting day approaches for high-stakes Assembly elections across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry, News18 India is gearing up for an all-day broadcast of its flagship election show, Sabse Bada Dangal, on 4 May from 6 am onwards. The Hindi news channel plans to deliver continuous, real-time updates as votes are tallied, combining live counting data with on-ground reporting and studio analysis. With political fortunes set to shift through the day, the coverage will track every swing, surge and surprise as trends turn into results.
The broadcast will feature a mix of senior political leaders, analysts and experts, offering instant reactions and decoding the evolving electoral picture. Expect heated debates, quick takes and detailed breakdowns as the numbers settle across all five states.
For News18 India, counting day has long been a high-visibility moment. The network is banking on its reporting reach, editorial bandwidth and technology-driven coverage to stay ahead in what is often a fiercely competitive news cycle.
With multiple battlegrounds and shifting narratives, the day promises both drama and data in equal measure. And if all goes to plan, Sabse Bada Dangal will once again turn the counting of votes into prime-time spectacle.
