Abhishek Bachchan at TopGear Magazine India Awards 2012

Actor, Abhishek Bachchan says “The TopGear Magazine Awards were an awesome experience. I have always been a petrolhead and a TopGear Magazine fan because it feeds my passion for cars. One of my favourite possessions is the Audi I drive. I am thankful to Mr. Tarun Rai for having me at the awards night and it was good to see the industry celebrate in characteristic TopGear flambouyance”.

Commenting on the BBC TopGear Magazine India Awards, Tarun Rai CEO Worldwide Media said “BBC Top Gear is the biggest auto magazine brand in the world with editions in 31 countries. And in each of these 31 countries Top Gear is known for its authoritative take on cars and motorcycles. It is therefore, appropriate that the first auto awards of 2012 are also the most definitive. 26 best cars and bikes of the year, in various categories, will walk away with the Top Gear trophy – The Stig. The Stig trophy itself symbolizes Top Gear’s passion for cars and bikes. The night of Dec 10 will be a big night of celebration as we applaud the very best of the auto industry”
This year’s winners include names like the Mini Cooper S, Renault Duster, Lamborghini Aventador, Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Audi Q3 and KTM Duke 200 among others who have managed to impress the TopGear Magazine team with their sheer capabilities. “We do not judge a car by numbers alone. That would be too easy and strangely, inaccurate. I think for all true car and bike lovers, they are not just machines but living beings whom we talk and spend time with,” says Girish Karkera, Editor, TopGear Magazine India. “The underlying common thread between all our winners is that they are the new benchmark in their respective segments. More importantly, they are brilliant in their own right.”
Taking into account the expansion and diversification of the Indian automotive market, the 2012 edition of the awards have also evolved with all-new categories over last year to reflect the evolution of the Indian automotive scene. Especially, in the SUV segment where we have seen a lot of action. “We Indians don’t seem to have enough of SUVs,” notes Girish Karkera. “Which has prompted us to create new categories to justify the surge in the different kinds of these lovable machines that we now have access to.”
The Automobile Industry Speaks:
Mr. Manas Dewan, General Manager,Product Management & Corporate Communications Mercedes-Benz has sent his congratulations. “The Best Auto Awards I have attended so far. Amazing scale” his words.

TopGear Magazine India Awards 2012 winners (in no particular order):
1. Most Beautiful Car of the Year – Mercedes-Benz CLS
2. Boy’s Toy of the Year – Trikke
3. Driver’s Car of the Year – BMW 328i
4. Two-Wheeler Design of the Year – Vespa 125
5. Engine of the Year – Volkswagen Jetta 1.4 TSI
6. Exotic Bike of the Year – Ducati Diavel
7. Family Car of the Year – Maruti Suzuki Ertiga
8. Automotive Game of the Year – Need For Speed: Most Wanted
9. Hypercar of the Year– Lamborghini Aventador
10. Most Improved Car of the Year – Audi TT
11. Interior of the Year – Range Rover Evoque
12. Luxury Car of the Year – Ferrari FF
13. Luxury SUV of the Year – Mercedes-Benz M-Class
14. Man of the Year – Sarath Kumar S (Two-wheel racer)
15. Manufacturer of the Year – Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India
16. Off-roader of the Year– Mitsubishi Pajero Sport
17. Reader’s Choice Bike of the Year – Bajaj Pulsar 200NS
18. Reader’s Choice Car of the Year – Renault Duster
19. Saloon Car of the Year – Hyundai Elantra
20. Scooter of the Year – Yamaha Ray
21. Sportscar of the Year – Porsche Boxster S
22. Compact SUV of the Year – Renault Duster
23. Urban Car of the Year – Audi Q3
24. Value Car of the Year – Jaguar XKR
25. Bike of the Year – KTM Duke 200
26. Car of the Year – Mini Cooper S
About BBC TopGear Magazine India
The Indian edition of BBC TopGear Magazine U.K was launched in September 2005. Since then, BBC TopGear Magazine has become one of the most-read automotive titles in India with an ever increasing fan base. The Indian TopGear Magazine India Awards have been in place since 2007. First seen as a TV series in the UK, TopGear Magazine is now one of the most watched and read title in the world with a global audience. Unlike your everyday automotive magazine, BBC TopGear likes to keep it honest, funny and to the point when it comes to reviews, views and even buying advice. No beating around the bush, no sweet talk, no clichés. And it is this approach that has helped BBC TopGear Magazine India be dear to a whole generation of people.