Awards Highlights

The unit from the new Nissan X-Trail is the first of its kind in India to feature variable compression ratios ranging from 8:1 to 14:1.

The Seal, which was the carmaker’s third product – and first sedan – for the Indian market, pipped entrants from Mercedes-Benz and Mini to the title

The world’s first CNG-powered motorcycle, the Bajaj Freedom, made quite an impression with the two-wheeler jury with its innovation, value, accessibility and value proposition and eventually has been adjudged the Motorcycle of the Year.

Last year we saw Tata Motors not only update several of its CNG and EV models but also launch the much-anticipated Curvv EV and Curvv ICE coupe SUVs

The Thar Roxx went up against some strong contenders, such as the Maruti Suzuki Swift, Honda Amaze, and MG Windsor.

Competitors for the award included the likes of Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z, Jawa 42 FJ, Bajaj Freedom, Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450, and BSA Gold Star 650

The Windsor EV went up against the Tata Curvv EV and Punch EV to claim the award

The fourth-gen Swift was up against the Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor in the category.

The Skoda Kylaq had to compete with the Mahindra XUV 3XO in the subcompact SUV of the year category.

The Toyota Camry’s competitors for the award included the Mini Cooper S and Kia Carnival

Other cars that were nominated for the Performance Car of the Year category include – the Mercedes-AMG GLC 43, BMW M4 CS, and Porsche 911 GTS T-Hybrid

A direct fight between the Mahindra Thar Roxx and new-generation Force Gurkha resulted in the former coming out on top at the annual car&bike awards

The Amaze had to compete with its closest rival, the Maruti Suzuki Dzire, for this award

The only combustion-engined scooter in the running for the award this year bested its competition to take home the big prize

The nominees for this title included the Husqvarna Svartpilen 401, Brixton 500XC, and the RE Bear 650

The Guerrilla 450 is the second Royal Enfield motorcycle to win an Award this year.

The Royal Enfield Goan Classic 350 is essentially a bobber based on the Classic 350 that was launched in November 2024

The high-performance Mercedes luxury sedan stood out in the crowd that featured models such as the Aston Martin Vantage and the Mercedes EQS SUV.

Winning the title of ‘Bike Design of the Year’ is no easy feat, but this year, the GSX-8R stood out among all the two-wheelers that were evaluated by the jury.

The nominees for the CNB Electric Car Of The Year 2025 included the BMW i5, Porsche Macan EV and the like.

The sedan’s competition for the award included the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and the Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 Cabriolet

Kia’s premium MPV went up against the BYD eMax 7 and Nissan X-Trail for the award.

The latest launch from French carmaker in India beat another popular contender, the Tata Curvv to win the coveted compact SUV category at the annual car&bike awards.

The Alcazar's competition for the award included the Citroen C3 Aircross, Hyundai Creta Facelift, Jeep Meridian, Tata Altroz Racer, and Kia Sonet facelift

Battling multiple contenders in this power-packed segment, the Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono has claimed the title for the Performance Motorcycle of the Year category

Ather's second scooter for the Indian market – launched in April 2024 – overcame stiff competition in its category to ride away with the big prize

The Bajaj Freedom is not just the world’s first CNG-powered motorcycle offering superb value but is an impressive product in the commuter motorcycle segment

In a close battle between the rivals, the 2024 TVS Apache RR 310 has bagged the award for the Upgrade Of The Year Award at this year’s car&bike Awards

The KLX 230 is Kawasaki’s newest and first offering in the dual-purpose segment bringing a proper off-road focused machine available to motorcyclists

In the league of big adventure motorcycles, amongst multiple contenders, the mighty BMW R 1300 GS managed to take the crown for the Adventure Motorcycle Of The Year (Above 500 cc) category

Advancing ahead and growing bigger with every edition, this year’s car&bike Awards 2025 featured 12 different bike categories.

This year, the car&bike Awards 2025 will see 16 different car categories.