MUMBAI: The war of the cars is over, at least for the moment, and Tata Nano has emerged triumphant as the car of the year. No mean feat considering there were a whole bunch of contenders (21 to be precise) lined up for Autocar India 2010 Car of the Year Award. This accolade carries an authority and credibility only the Autocar brand can deliver.

The most coveted awards awards for automotive excellence were announced in a glittering ceremony at Taj Lands End in Mumbai on Friday evening.

You can catch a special telecast of the awards only on Bloomberg UTV at 10.00 PM on Saturday.

Ratan Tata, chairman, Tata Sons, after accepting the award for Tata Nano, said the recognition is for the full team that worked on the car, and the challenge now is to exceed expectations...

The other honorees are:

Bike Of The Year - Bajaj Pulsar 135 LS
Small Car Of The Year - Tata Nano
Premium Hatchback Of The Year - Maruti Suzuki Ritz
Best Luxury Car - New Mercedes E-class
Luxury SUV Of The Year - Toyota Fortuner
Saloon Car Of The Year - Chevrolet Cruze
Best Variant Of The Year - Skoda Laura
Best Driver's Car - BMW Z4
Technology & Innovation Award - BMW 7 Series
Green Award - Mercedes E-class Blue Efficient
Car Advt Of The Year - Fiat Linea Father & Son Advt
Viewers' Choice Car Of The Year - Toyota Fortuner
Viewers' Choice Bike Of The Year- Bajaj Pulsar 135 LS
Import Bike Of The Year - Honda CB 1000R
Best Design & Styling - Fiat Grande Punto
Best Value For Money Car - Tata Indigo Manza
Manufacturer Of The Year - Maruti Suzuki India