The Indian Car of the Year (ICOTY) 2018 was announced at a glitzy and fun-filled award ceremony in Delhi on December 13, 2017. On behalf of the esteemed Jury of ICOTY 2017, Dr. Raghupati Singhania, Chairman & Managing Director, JK Tyre & Industries Limited very kindly handed over the Indian Car of the Year trophy to Y.K. Koo, MD & CEO- Hyundai Motor India Ltd. The Chairman of the ICOTY Jury Bob Rupani, presented to the team of Hyundai, a winners certificate signed by all 'Jury Members' of ICOTY 2018.
Speaking at the awards ceremony, Dr. Raghupati Singhania said," The prestigious ICOTY awards have become synonymous with excellence in the Indian automobile industry, honouring cars for over a decade. Every year these coveted awards
recognise the best in class efforts in engineering, design, cost-effectiveness, adaptability to local conditions and above all customer satisfaction. As the proud associate of these awards since their inception in 2005, JK Tyre has always endeavoured to take these awards beyond mere plaudits to a true recognition of merit.
I congratulate Hyundai Verna for being recognised as the Indian Car of the Year 2018. Their commendable efforts bring to the customer best-in-class cars and motorcycles, which have been selected by automobile experts who constitute the esteemed jury after a critical scrutiny. I would also like to congratulate all contenders for putting their sincere effort in producing these remarkable vehicles."