Awards Highlights
car&bike Team
Mar 13, 2026, 9:53 PM
The return of the Sierra nameplate to the market has ensured that the compact SUV has become the best car to be launched in 2025, according to car&bike jury.
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car&bike Team | Mar 13, 2026car&bike Awards 2026: TVS Apache RTX is Motorcycle of the YearThe Apache RTX, TVS Motor Company’s first adventure motorcycle, made quite an impression with its versatility, strong performance, comprehensive features list and affordable pricing to be crowned the Motorcycle of the Year.1 min read
car&bike Team | Mar 13, 2026car&bike Awards 2026: Mahindra Crowned Manufacturer Of The YearFrom reshaping customer expectations with its born electric SUVs to consolidating its market position, Mahindra Auto made all the right moves in 2025.1 min read
Carandbike Team | Mar 13, 2026car&bike Awards 2026: Narayan Subramaniam Named Automotive Person Of the YearThe CEO and Co-founder of Ultraviolette Automotive leads the team along with CTO & Co-founder Niraj Rajmohan and helped position India as a global EV innovation hub.1 min read
Carandbike Team | Mar 13, 2026car&bike Awards 2026: VinFast Wins Breakthrough Brand of the YearVinFast wins the Breakthrough Brand of the Year at the car&bike Awards 2026, recognised for its rapid global expansion and bold entry into the electric vehicle space.1 min read
car&bike Team | Mar 13, 2026car&bike Awards 2026: Maruti Suzuki Victoris’ Integrated CNG System Wins Innovation Of The YearThe Victoris is the first Maruti to feature an underbody-mounted CNG tank rather than the traditional tank inside the boot.1 min read
Carandbike Team | Mar 13, 2026car&bike Awards 2026: Tata Sierra Wins Viewers' Choice Car of the YearThe Tata Sierra wins the Viewer’s Choice Of The Year at the car&bike Awards 2026, celebrating the return of an iconic Indian SUV that has captured the nostalgia of young and old alike.1 min read
car&bike Team | Mar 13, 2026car&bike Awards 2026: TVS Apache RTX is Viewers' Choice Bike Of The YearAn award decided by enthusiasts, where the final winner was chosen by the people themselves.1 min read
car&bike Team | Mar 13, 2026car&bike Awards 2026: 1.5 TGDI Hyperion From Tata Motors Is Engine Of The YearThe new 1.5 L turbo Petrol engine in Tata Sierra received the thumbs from jury when it came to the engine of the year award1 min read
Seshan Vijayraghvan | Mar 13, 2026car&bike Awards 2026: MG Cyberster Gets Showstopper Of The Year AwardThe MG Cyberster offers sports car-level performance, while making zero tailpipe emissions, and all that without burning too big a hole in your pocket.1 min read
car&bike Team | Mar 13, 2026car&bike Awards 2026: Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Coupe Wins Luxury Performance Car Of The YearThe sportscar impressed the jury members at the Madras Motor Race track in Chennai more than any other nominee1 min read
car&bike Team | Mar 13, 2026car&bike Awards 2026: Volkswagen Golf GTI Wins Performance Car Of The Year TitleThe Golf GTI faced competition against the Skoda Octavia RS at the car&bike Jury Round 2026.1 min read
car&bike Team | Mar 13, 2026car&bike Awards 2026: Hyundai Creta Electric Wins Urban Electric SUV Of The YearHyundai India's only mass-market EV at present makes a solid case for itself as a daily driver that can do it all -- an admirable quality that helps it bag an award.1 min read
car&bike Team | Mar 13, 2026car&bike Awards 2026: Kia Carens Clavis EV Is Family Car Of The YearThe Clavis EV was up against its sibling, the Kia Syros and the Skoda Kodiaq.1 min read
car&bike Team | Mar 13, 2026car&bike Awards 2026: TVS Ntorq 150 Bags Scooter Of The Year AwardExpanding the Ntorq range with a new 150 cc scooter came with its own set of expectations -- and TVS has not just met them, but shifted the goalposts for the segment.1 min read
Seshan Vijayraghvan | Mar 13, 2026car&bike Awards 2026: Audi RS Q8 Performance Wins Luxury Upgrade Of The YearThe RS Q8 Performance as it had to go up against some strong contenders like – the Mercedes-Benz G450d, Toyota Land Cruiser 300 and the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe.1 min read
car&bike Team | Mar 13, 2026car&bike Awards 2026: Citroen Aircross X Gets Upgrade Of The Year TitleThe French car maker gave its compact SUV a major upgrade in 2025 which included adding a lot more features1 min read
car&bike Team | Mar 13, 2026car&bike Awards 2026: Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z Gets Upgrade Of The Year TitleThe category saw several updated motorcycles and electric two-wheelers, of which the Pulsar NS400Z emerged as the winner.1 min read
car&bike Team | Mar 13, 2026car&bike Awards 2026: Yezdi Roadster Secures Bike Design Of The Year TitleMuch before they can thrill you, motorcycles need to grab your attention by the scruff of its neck, something the Yezdi Roadster managed to do quite successfully at the car&bike Awards jury round.1 min read
car&bike Team | Mar 13, 2026car&bike Awards 2026: Tata Sierra Wins Car Design Of The YearTata’s retro-inspired design for the Sierra sees it take home the prize against the remainder of the field.1 min read
car&bike Team | Mar 13, 2026car&bike Awards 2026: Ultraviolette X47 Is The Electric Motorcycle Of The YearThe second product from Bengaluru-based Ultraviolette Automotive has redefined what buyers in India can expect from an electric motorcycle.1 min read
car&bike Team | Mar 13, 2026car&bike Awards 2026: Vida VX2 is Electric Scooter of the YearOne-line intro: A practical, flexible and affordable electric scooter that makes every day EV commuting easier than ever.1 min read
Carandbike Team | Mar 13, 2026car&bike Awards 2026: BYD Sealion 7 Wins The Premium EV of the Year AwardThe BYD Sealion 7 wins the Premium EV of the Year at the car&bike Awards 2026, beating four very tough rivals2 mins read
car&bike Team | Mar 13, 2026car&bike Awards 2026: Mahindra XEV 9e Is The Midsize Electric SUV Of The YearOne of the first 'Electric Origin' SUVs has propelled Mahindra to new heights in India's electric vehicle market, and for good reason.1 min read
car&bike Team | Mar 13, 2026car&bike Awards 2026: KTM 390 Adventure is Adventure Motorcycle of the Year (Above 350cc)The KTM 390 Adventure offers the ideal balance of touring and a capable off-roader, equipped with features to the brim and at a solid price point.1 min read
car&bike Team | Mar 13, 2026car&bike Awards 2026: TVS Apache RTX is Adventure Motorcycle of the Year (Upto 350 cc)The TVS Apache RTX offers versatility, capability and features in a package that is also affordable, making it the choice of the jury in this segment.1 min read
Seshan Vijayraghvan | Mar 13, 2026car&bike Awards 2026: Land Rover Defender Octa Crowned Luxury SUV Of The YearThe other two contenders in this category with Land Rover Defender Octa were the Mercedes-Benz G580 and the Porsche Cayenne Electric1 min read
Seshan Vijayraghvan | Mar 13, 2026car&bike Awards 2026: BMW X3 Bags The Premium Car Of The Year TitleIn the 20th edition of the car&bike Awards, the competition in the Premium Cars category was amongst the BMW X3, Skoda Kodiaq, Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line, and MINI Countryman All4.1 min read
car&bike Team | Mar 13, 2026car&bike Awards 2026: Ducati Panigale V4 Bags Performance Motorcycle Of The Year AwardThe Panigale V4 faced competition from its stablemates, including the Panigale V2 and the Streetfighter V4.1 min read
car&bike Team | Mar 13, 2026car&bike Awards 2026: Royal Enfield Classic 650 Crowned Modern Classic Motorcycle of the YearWith its drop-dead gorgeous looks and proven 650 cc parallel-twin platform, the Royal Enfield Classic 650 makes quite an impression for the jury to make an almost unanimous choice.1 min read
car&bike Team | Mar 13, 2026car&bike Awards 2026: Tata Sierra Is Compact SUV Of The YearThe crowd favourite Tata Sierra went up against the Maruti Suzuki Victoris and the Hyundai Creta Electric.1 min read
car&bike Team | Mar 13, 2026car&bike Awards 2026: New Hyundai Venue Wins Subcompact SUV of The YearThe second-gen Venue went up against its cousin, the new Kia Syros for the award.1 min read
car&bike Team | Mar 13, 2026car&bike Awards 2026: Aprilia Tuono 457 is Premium Motorcycle of the Year (Under 500cc)A sharp, performance-focused naked that brings big-bike thrills to the mid-capacity segment.1 min read
