The prestigious Acer FASTER Awards 2024 culminated in a grand ceremony at the J.W. Marriott Hotel in New Delhi on Thursday, February 29th, 2024. Hosted by the charismatic TV personality and Emcee Ravin Kundu, the event celebrated outstanding achievements in the automotive sector, showcasing the best of two and four-wheeler manufacturers, corporate communications teams, PR agencies, and automotive personalities.
Acer FASTER Awards 2024 Winners
The spotlight of the evening shone brightly on the winners, with the Royal Enfield Himalayan claiming the coveted title of Bike of the Year, while the Hyundai Verna clinched the prestigious Car of the Year award. Among the other notable winners were the Mercedes-Benz GLC for Premium Car of the Year and the Royal Enfield Meteor 650 for Premium Bike of the Year. Here is a complete list of the winners:
● Car of the Year: Hyundai Verna
● Bike of the Year: Royal Enfield Himalayan
● Premium Car of the Year: Mercedes-Benz GLC
● Premium Bike of the Year: Royal Enfield Meteor 650
● Scooter of the Year: Hero Xoom
● EV of the Year (4W): Hyundai IONIQ 5
● EV of the Year (2W): River Indie
● Update of the Year : Kia Seltos
● Auto Tech of the Year: Cooled & Heated Seats on TVS Apache RTR 310
● Industry Personality of the Year: C.V. Raman (CTO at Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.)
● Communications Personality of the Year: Sanjeev Handa (Sr. Vice President – PR & Communications at Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.)
● Motorsport Personality of the Year: Harith Noah (Motorsport Athlete for TVS Motor Company)
● Award of Honour: Manish Tandon (Divisional Manager – Product Management & Customer Insight at Bajaj Auto Ltd.)
● CSR Initiatives of the Year: MG Sewa
● Corporate Communications Team of the Year: Kia India
● PR Team of the Year: Fleishman Hillard
● PR Personality of the Year: Sahir Seth (Account Director at Adfactors PR)
● Auto Ad Campaign of the Year: Maruti Suzuki Jimny
FASTER Jury
The Acer FASTER Awards jury, consisting of renowned automotive journalists from leading electronic media publications, meticulously evaluated each nominee to determine the winners. The jury deliberations, held in Gurugram on February 8th and 9th, 2024, underscored the rigorous selection process aimed at recognizing excellence and innovation in the automotive industry. The esteemed jury comprised of:
● 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
A Note from the Chairman and Secretary
Speaking at the Acer FASTER Awards 2024, Amit Chhangani, the Editor of Motoroids and the Chairman of FASTER said, “At the ACER FASTER Awards, our primary objective is to commend products, individuals, and services that truly merit recognition within the country. I extend my sincere congratulations to all the winners, considering the keenly contested competition across various categories. As a collective entity, FASTER distinguishes itself through the adherence to journalistic principles, aiming to provide content that our audience can appreciate, derive value from, and ultimately contribute to fostering a culture of responsible reporting among all.”
Narendra Sharma, Editor, GearFliQ and Secretary at FASTER said, “The Acer FASTER Awards recognizes products and people that have transcended the industry and consumers’ expectations and made an impact. We have gone through an exhaustive process to decide the winners, the number of which is very limited in the product categories. This is by design, as we always wanted the FASTER trophy to hold enormous value and a sense of pride for the winners.”
Sponsors & Partners
The Acer FASTER Awards 2024 received invaluable support from its sponsors and partners. Acer, a leading laptop and PC manufacturer, served as the Title sponsor, while Garware Hi-Tech Films, known for its paint protection films and rooftop films, joined as associate sponsors. Zen Microsystems, a leading automotive data testing expert, partnered as the data & testing partner, and the jury round was monitored by Markets & Markets, an independent validation agency.
With its commitment to excellence and innovation, the Acer FASTER Awards 2024 celebrated the automotive industry’s finest achievements, setting new standards for quality, performance, and technological advancement in the sector.