What's new in Acko Drive in 2024?

'The One That Matters' awards. It has also collaborated with Zoomcar, which is very strategic.

The TOTM recognition stands out due to its thorough selection process, which is managed by judges who are knowledgeable about cars. The 2024 awards recognised many outstanding cars and improvements in car technology, showing the active development happening in this field.

The Tata Nexon EV has won over many customers and received the esteemed Viewers' Choice Car of the Year award. This honour, given because of votes from people on the ACKO Drive website, highlights how much it is liked by everyone.

Moreover, the Nexon.EV was named Google's Most Searched Car in 2024, showing its wide appeal and increasing buyer attention towards electric cars. This achievement of the Nexon.EV shows Tata's dedication to creating new things and supporting environmental friendliness in the car industry.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 became the Premium Compact SUV of the Year because it has a good mix of driving distance, speed, and options. This electric SUV with many features is creating new levels for its category and is attracting customers who want both luxury and eco-friendliness.

Hyundai has focused strongly on advanced technology and design, which played a key role in the success of the Ioniq 5 and made it a prominent option for drivers who care about the environment.

The Honda Elevate won the title of Compact SUV of the Year, beating out other well-known cars such as the Mahindra XUV400 and Citroen C3 Aircross. People praise the Elevate for its good fuel economy, good space, and low prices. Honda's attention to usefulness has connected well with buyers, securing the Elevate as a preferred option in the SUV category.

Hyundai received the Safety Tech of the Year

The 5-star rating from the Global NCAP crash test of the Hyundai Verna shows how much the company cares about safety. Hyundai's proactive approach to incorporating safety technology has set a benchmark for the industry.

The Acko Drive Awards, led by Siddharth Vinayak Patankar, are known for being transparent and credible. With more than twenty years of work in TV, creating shows, and the car industry, Patankar has ensured that these awards truly honour the top products in the automobile field.

The strict examination by a varied group of experts increases the distinction of the awards, ensuring that only the vehicles and technologies with true merit are recognised.

The awards have different panel judges for cars, motorcycles, and technology. Every panel includes people with their own views, understanding, and background, which helps conduct a detailed review process. This careful method ensures that the Acko Drive Awards accurately represent the best in the car industry, establishing new standards for outstanding performance.

The prizes also highlight the importance of consumer involvement, especially with the Viewers' Choice Awards. Customers get a chance to vote for their preferred cars, and by doing so, they can win amazing rewards like automobiles and motorcycles. This involvement increases the fame of the awards and also makes sure that what customers like is very important for deciding who wins.

Acko Drive has declared a collaboration with Zoomcar. It focuses on giving power to the local Hosts of Zoomcar. Through this partnership, they can save as much as INR 85,000 when buying new cars and have access to good finance choices such as quick loan approvals and fast delivery of cars.

The program aims to improve the prospects for businesses of people who offer cars on Zoomcar. It wants to greatly increase their earning potential and allow them to have more cars available.

The collaboration helps to reduce the cost of buying new vehicles. That is why it's cheaper for Zoomcar Hosts to increase their number of cars. They have choices such as quick approval for loans and fast delivery of cars. This means that hosts can easily make their businesses larger. The partnership allows Hosts to grow their car collections, which helps them meet the changing requirements of customers and raise their chances of making more money.

The strategy will change the car-sharing market in India. It simplifies the process for Zoomcar Hosts to get new cars and increases the types and numbers of vehicles available for customers. More different types of cars in the fleet make car-sharing better for people and also encourage more people to start using it.

Acko Drive has made considerable progress in 2024, underscored by the respected Acko Drive Awards. These awards acknowledge automotive industry leaders for their work in electric vehicle innovations and safety technologies. In addition, the strategic collaboration with Zoomcar is poised to revolutionise the market.