The esteemed Acer FASTER Awards 2024 reached its pinnacle with a grand ceremony held at the J.W. Marriott Hotel in New Delhi on Thursday, February 29th, 2024. Hosted by the captivating TV personality and Emcee Ravin Kundu, the event commemorated remarkable achievements in the automotive industry, highlighting the excellence of both two and four-wheeler manufacturers, corporate communications teams, PR agencies, and automotive personalities.
In the category of Car of the Year, nominations encompassed all cars launched in the calendar year 2023. The contenders included the Hyundai Verna, Hyundai Exter, Maruti Suzuki Fronx, Honda Elevate, Maruti Suzuki Jimny, and the Citroen C3 Aircross.
The prestigious title of Car of the Year at the Acer FASTER Awards 2024 was bestowed upon the 2024 Hyundai Verna. Amit Chhangani, Chairman of FASTER and Editor at Motoroids, elucidated, “The recipient of the highly coveted Car of the Year Award distinguishes itself by redefining its segment with unmatched performance, features, safety technology, and overall value. With its innovative 1.5-liter turbo petrol engine and dual-clutch transmission, this dynamic vehicle offers a thrilling yet luxurious driving experience. As the sole Level-2 ADAS-enabled vehicle in its class, it sets new standards in safety and technology, earning a globally recognized NCAP 5-star rating. Despite its competitive pricing, it surpasses its rivals and provides exceptional value for money. Dominating the segment since its launch, this all-new model replacement represents a significant advancement over its predecessor, contributing substantially to the segment’s resurgence.”
A heartfelt congratulations was extended to the entire team at Hyundai Motors India Ltd.
The evaluation process was overseen by the distinguished jury of the Acer FASTER Awards, comprising renowned automotive journalists from leading electronic media publications. Held in Gurugram on February 8th and 9th, 2024, the jury deliberations emphasized the rigorous standards set to acknowledge excellence and innovation in the automotive sector. The esteemed jury included:
- Amit Chhangani – Editor, Motoroids
- Gaurav Yadav – Editor, GaadiWaadi
- Narendra Sharma – Editor, GearFliQ
- Promeet Ghosh – Reviews Editor, DriveSpark
- Rohit Khurana – Editor, CarblogIndia
- Roshan Joseph – Editor, Pilot on Wheels
FASTER, which stands for Federation of Auto Scribes of the Electronic Realm, serves as the definitive Indian body representing credible and influential names in the online automotive media landscape. Comprising renowned publications such as CarBlogIndia, DriveSpark, GaadiWaadi, GearFliQ, Motoroids, Indian Torque, and Pilot on Wheels, FASTER publishes auto content in six different languages, reaching over 250 million users collectively each month. The consortium aims to uphold objective and unbiased reporting as a fundamental principle, distinguishing authentic auto media outlets from misinformation sources and sensationalists.