JK Tyre supports Indian car- and motorcycle- of the year awards

The 19th edition of the Indian Car of the Year (ICOTY) and 17th edition of Indian Motorcycle of the Year (IMOTY) awards have been promoted by JK Tyre ever since their inception. According to the company, these awards stand as “the pinnacle of recognition in the Indian automobile industry, with a legacy of honouring excellence and innovation”.

The awards were presented by Dr. Raghupati Singhania, chairman and managing director, JK Tyre & Industries, together with ICOTY  chairman Dhruv Behl, IMOTY chairman Bertrand Dsouza and other jury members.

The prestigious title of the Indian Car of the Year for 2024 was awarded to Hyundai Exter. Simultaneously, Royal Enfield Himalayan clinched the Indian Motorcycle of the Year 2024 award.

Dr. Raghupati Singhania commented: “The ICOTY and IMOTY Awards mark a pivotal celebration of automotive excellence, underscoring the relentless pursuit of innovation and superior performance within the Indian automobile landscape. For us at JK Tyre, these awards signify a longstanding association which reflects our commitment to fostering innovation and supporting technological advancements in our industry…”

Bertrand Dsouza, chairman of the IMOTY Jury, said: “The Indian Motorcycle of the Year 2024 is a wonderful collection of some of the most superior machinery seen on Indian roads in the year gone by. Technology and performance are undoubtedly the flavour of this year nominees, and this reflects the sentiments of the Indian consumer who are looking for niche motorcycles that are exciting and fun to ride. The Indian Motorcycle of the Year 2024, the Royal Enfield Himalayan  embodies all those characteristics, it’s fun to ride, is priced well, and matches the aspirations of a generation that is young at heart and in mind!”

On winning the ICOTY 2024 award, Tarun Garg, COO, Hyundai Motor India, said: “I’m incredibly grateful for the recognition bestowed upon Hyundai with the ICOTY win for Exter and the Green Car of the Year title for IONIQ 5. A massive thank you to the esteemed jury for this honour. The overwhelming response, with Exter amassing over 100,000 bookings and IONIQ 5 sales reaching 1100 units, reflects the trust and support from our amazing customers. Hyundai Motor is committed to setting benchmarks with our products and services. Here’s to driving innovation and exceeding expectations!”.