Deep Drive | Autocar India Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:41:53 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2342104 en-us © 2026 Deep Drive | Autocar India yes a1ef2190-7527-5602-82ba-ad02f056ed37 autocarindia@haymarketsac.com Autocar India episodic false Welcome to Deep Drive by Autocar India — where we delve beyond the headlines to uncover the untold stories shaping the automotive landscape. Join our editor, Hormazd Sorabjee, and our seasoned editorial team as we take you on a journey through the heart of the industry. From industry trends to insider insights and exclusive interviews with automotive leaders, get ready for a deep dive into all things automotive. Buckle up and join us for the ride!







]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Autocar India autocarindia@haymarketsac.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/2mesqnrg5kmq6mdzj0ak8hsnjz4b?.jpg Deep Drive | Autocar India https://www.buzzsprout.com/2342104 Decoding Honda 2-Wheelers' premium strategy for India | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Decoding Honda 2-Wheelers' premium strategy for India | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India At a big bang event in New Delhi last week, Honda revealed 10 new premium models that are slated to launch before March 2027. Rishaad Mody - Bikes Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss the bikes and scooters in question and the significance of the announcement on this edition of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime.  

Views expressed in this podcast belong solely to the speakers.


]]> At a big bang event in New Delhi last week, Honda revealed 10 new premium models that are slated to launch before March 2027. Rishaad Mody - Bikes Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss the bikes and scooters in question and the significance of the announcement on this edition of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime.  

Views expressed in this podcast belong solely to the speakers.


]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-19583506 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0530 2115 1 123 full false Plugging in to PHEVs | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Plugging in to PHEVs | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India JSW MG Motor India has unveiled its new ADAPT platform which can support BEVs and hybrids. Among the first products to come will be a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle or PHEV. Later this year, BYD will be launch the Seal U PHEV in India. What's driving the interest in PHEVs and are plug-in hybrids an ideal solution for India? Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss in this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime.   

 

]]> JSW MG Motor India has unveiled its new ADAPT platform which can support BEVs and hybrids. Among the first products to come will be a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle or PHEV. Later this year, BYD will be launch the Seal U PHEV in India. What's driving the interest in PHEVs and are plug-in hybrids an ideal solution for India? Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss in this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime.   

 

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-19546849 Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0530 1840 1 122 full true Is Delhi’s EV policy the start of the end for ICE bikes? | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Is Delhi’s EV policy the start of the end for ICE bikes? | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India The Delhi EV Policy 2026 has come into effect with a view to dramatically increase EV adoption. However, one of its contentious provisions is that only new electric two-wheelers (e2Ws) will be eligible for registration in Delhi from April 1, 2028. Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - and Rishaad Mody - Editor (Bikes), Autocar India - discuss the development and what it means for the buyers and the industry. 

Views expressed in this podcast belong solely to the speakers.

]]> The Delhi EV Policy 2026 has come into effect with a view to dramatically increase EV adoption. However, one of its contentious provisions is that only new electric two-wheelers (e2Ws) will be eligible for registration in Delhi from April 1, 2028. Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - and Rishaad Mody - Editor (Bikes), Autocar India - discuss the development and what it means for the buyers and the industry. 

Views expressed in this podcast belong solely to the speakers.

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-19511127 Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0530 1498 1 121 full false What it takes to drive across 13 countries | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India What it takes to drive across 13 countries | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India We've just completed a mega 19,000km drive from Pune to Prague in a Skoda Kylaq. It's a time as good as any to talk about the joys (and challenges) of inter-country and inter-continental drives. On this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Rahul Kakar - Manager, Special Projects, Autocar India - discuss all that goes in to making such drives possible, and how you can do it too.  

Views expressed in this podcast belong solely to the speakers.

]]> We've just completed a mega 19,000km drive from Pune to Prague in a Skoda Kylaq. It's a time as good as any to talk about the joys (and challenges) of inter-country and inter-continental drives. On this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Rahul Kakar - Manager, Special Projects, Autocar India - discuss all that goes in to making such drives possible, and how you can do it too.  

Views expressed in this podcast belong solely to the speakers.

]]> Buzzsprout-19478295 Sat, 11 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0530 2264 1 120 full false How 4x4 shapes brand image | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India How 4x4 shapes brand image | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India  4x4s make up just a minuscule portion of overall sales in India but have an outsized impact on product appeal. On this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime,  Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss how 4x4 go beyond adding capability and help share brand identities.

 

]]>  4x4s make up just a minuscule portion of overall sales in India but have an outsized impact on product appeal. On this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime,  Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss how 4x4 go beyond adding capability and help share brand identities.

 

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-19443615 Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0530 2009 1 119 full true China's growing influence on the cars we buy | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India China's growing influence on the cars we buy | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India On this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss China's influence on the cars we buy and how Chinese trends resonate with Indian buyers.  

]]> On this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss China's influence on the cars we buy and how Chinese trends resonate with Indian buyers.  

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-19409777 Sat, 27 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0530 2083 1 118 full false How flex fuel vehicles impact your pocket | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India How flex fuel vehicles impact your pocket | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India E85 fuel has just been introduced in India. We've tested a Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 FFV on E20 and E85 and the findings are quite revealing. On this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Rishaad Mody - Editor - Bikes, Autocar India - discuss the test, if there's an economic case for E85 and the concern over higher ethanol base blends.  

]]> E85 fuel has just been introduced in India. We've tested a Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 FFV on E20 and E85 and the findings are quite revealing. On this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Rishaad Mody - Editor - Bikes, Autocar India - discuss the test, if there's an economic case for E85 and the concern over higher ethanol base blends.  

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-19374797 Sat, 20 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0530 1691 1 117 full false Findings from Resale Value Study - Over 11,000 cars analysed | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Findings from Resale Value Study - Over 11,000 cars analysed | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Conducted in association with Spinny, the fourth edition of Autocar India's Used Car Study analyses real-world resale values across a broad spectrum of vehicles. On this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime,  Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - and Saumil Shah - Editor, Vehicle Evaluation, Autocar India - break down the numbers, discuss the findings and tell you the factors that have a bearing on how well your car holds its value. 

]]> Conducted in association with Spinny, the fourth edition of Autocar India's Used Car Study analyses real-world resale values across a broad spectrum of vehicles. On this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime,  Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - and Saumil Shah - Editor, Vehicle Evaluation, Autocar India - break down the numbers, discuss the findings and tell you the factors that have a bearing on how well your car holds its value. 

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-19340178 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0530 2175 1 116 full false The rise of premium scooters in India | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India The rise of premium scooters in India | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India The Indian scooter market is undergoing a major transformation. Once dominated by practical 110cc family scooters, buyers are increasingly shifting towards more powerful, feature-rich and premium 125cc scooters. In fact, the 125cc segment is now on the verge of overtaking the 110cc category in sales. Rishaad Mody and Ketan Thakkar discuss the changing dynamics of the scooter market.

]]> The Indian scooter market is undergoing a major transformation. Once dominated by practical 110cc family scooters, buyers are increasingly shifting towards more powerful, feature-rich and premium 125cc scooters. In fact, the 125cc segment is now on the verge of overtaking the 110cc category in sales. Rishaad Mody and Ketan Thakkar discuss the changing dynamics of the scooter market.

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-19303726 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0530 1969 1 115 full false How Tata gave Jeep India a lifeline | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India How Tata gave Jeep India a lifeline | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India At its 2026 Investor Day, Stellantis announced plans to leverage global partnerships for its next-gen models. An announcement of particular interest was of a future Jeep to be built on a Tata Motors platform. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss the development and what it means for Jeep and Tata. 

]]> At its 2026 Investor Day, Stellantis announced plans to leverage global partnerships for its next-gen models. An announcement of particular interest was of a future Jeep to be built on a Tata Motors platform. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss the development and what it means for Jeep and Tata. 

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-19263855 Sat, 30 May 2026 11:00:00 +0530 1829 1 114 full false Flex fuel future - What E85 and E100 mean for you | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Flex fuel future - What E85 and E100 mean for you | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India The Indian government is accelerating the shift to higher ethanol fuel blends like E25 and E85 to cut oil imports, lower emissions and support energy security. But what does this transition mean for motorists, engines, fuel efficiency and running costs? Hormazd  Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss the real-world impact of the ethanol push on this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime. 


]]> The Indian government is accelerating the shift to higher ethanol fuel blends like E25 and E85 to cut oil imports, lower emissions and support energy security. But what does this transition mean for motorists, engines, fuel efficiency and running costs? Hormazd  Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss the real-world impact of the ethanol push on this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime. 


]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-19225700 Sat, 23 May 2026 11:00:00 +0530 1597 1 113 full false The white spaces in India’s car market | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India The white spaces in India’s car market | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India With over 280 car models on sale in India today you'd think every kind of customer need is catered to. However, there are a fair few high volume yet underserved segments with just 1-2 options. On this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss the models and manufacturers that rule these segments, and if others can tap into the opportunities.

]]> With over 280 car models on sale in India today you'd think every kind of customer need is catered to. However, there are a fair few high volume yet underserved segments with just 1-2 options. On this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss the models and manufacturers that rule these segments, and if others can tap into the opportunities.

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-19186880 Sat, 16 May 2026 11:00:00 +0530 1857 1 112 full false Why EV platforms could get engines | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Why EV platforms could get engines | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India  Electric vehicle sales haven’t matched early projections, leaving carmakers with billions invested in dedicated EV platforms. Now, a new solution is emerging - converting born-electric architectures to support hybrid powertrains, giving manufacturers far greater flexibility in a changing market. Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss the development and strategies carmakers are adopting for India. 

]]>  Electric vehicle sales haven’t matched early projections, leaving carmakers with billions invested in dedicated EV platforms. Now, a new solution is emerging - converting born-electric architectures to support hybrid powertrains, giving manufacturers far greater flexibility in a changing market. Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss the development and strategies carmakers are adopting for India. 

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-19148880 Sat, 09 May 2026 11:00:00 +0530 1875 1 111 full true What’s next for Nissan in India? | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India What’s next for Nissan in India? | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Nissan has been struggling in India for years but a revival plan is now in place. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss what lies ahead for the Japanese carmaker.

]]> Nissan has been struggling in India for years but a revival plan is now in place. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss what lies ahead for the Japanese carmaker.

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-19112252 Sat, 02 May 2026 11:00:00 +0530 1422 1 110 full false The great Indian fuel reset | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India The great Indian fuel reset | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India The choice of fuel type has greatly changed over the past decade. On this epsiode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss the decline of petrol, the future of diesel, the rise of CNG and EVs, and also what's shaping the change. 

]]> The choice of fuel type has greatly changed over the past decade. On this epsiode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss the decline of petrol, the future of diesel, the rise of CNG and EVs, and also what's shaping the change. 

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-19073981 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0530 2463 1 109 full false FY26's record two-wheeler sales: The real winners & losers |Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India FY26's record two-wheeler sales: The real winners & losers |Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India India's two-wheeler sales touched a record high of 21 million units in FY26. Rishaad Mody - Editor, Bikes,  Autocar India - and Ravi Bhatia - President and CEO, JATO Dynamic India - break down the numbers on this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime. 

]]> India's two-wheeler sales touched a record high of 21 million units in FY26. Rishaad Mody - Editor, Bikes,  Autocar India - and Ravi Bhatia - President and CEO, JATO Dynamic India - break down the numbers on this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime. 

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-19035366 Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0530 1183 1 108 full false Breaking down FY26's record car sales | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Breaking down FY26's record car sales | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India India's passenger vehicle sales touched a record high of 4.7 million units in FY26. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ravi Bhatia - President and CEO, JATO Dynamic India - break down the numbers on this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime. 

]]> India's passenger vehicle sales touched a record high of 4.7 million units in FY26. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ravi Bhatia - President and CEO, JATO Dynamic India - break down the numbers on this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime. 

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-18997489 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0530 2486 1 107 full false What is Toyota's India game plan? | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India What is Toyota's India game plan? | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Toyota has quietly worked its way up the sales charts over the past few years, helped largely by Maruti Suzuki-sourced models. However, there's a lot more in the pipeline from Toyota. On this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss the products and strategy that will drive Toyota's future growth in India.  

]]> Toyota has quietly worked its way up the sales charts over the past few years, helped largely by Maruti Suzuki-sourced models. However, there's a lot more in the pipeline from Toyota. On this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss the products and strategy that will drive Toyota's future growth in India.  

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-18960948 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0530 1608 1 106 full false The question of brand vs product | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India The question of brand vs product | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India What makes a strong brand? And is today's buyer swayed by a brand to begin with? Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor - Autocar India - discuss in this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime. 

]]> What makes a strong brand? And is today's buyer swayed by a brand to begin with? Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor - Autocar India - discuss in this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime. 

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-18921164 Sat, 28 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0530 2057 1 105 full false The Tata Nexon's dream run | Deep Drive Podcast Ep. 104 | Autocar India The Tata Nexon's dream run | Deep Drive Podcast Ep. 104 | Autocar India  The Tata Nexon has sold over a million units powered by a record 200,000 unit sales in FY26. What keeps the Nexon ticking even in the face of fresh competition and what's next for the compact SUV? Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor - Autocar Professional - discuss in this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime. 

 

]]>  The Tata Nexon has sold over a million units powered by a record 200,000 unit sales in FY26. What keeps the Nexon ticking even in the face of fresh competition and what's next for the compact SUV? Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor - Autocar Professional - discuss in this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime. 

 

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-18883302 Sat, 21 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0530 1694 1 104 full true Why carmakers are betting on flexible platforms | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Why carmakers are betting on flexible platforms | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Battery electric vehicles might be growing in popularity but there's also a long road ahead for ICE vehicles. How are carmakers preparing for this multi-fuel future? Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss on this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime.

]]> Battery electric vehicles might be growing in popularity but there's also a long road ahead for ICE vehicles. How are carmakers preparing for this multi-fuel future? Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss on this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime.

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-18844908 Sat, 14 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0530 2346 1 103 full false Decoding JSW Group's automotive play | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Decoding JSW Group's automotive play | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India  The JSW Group has a huge presence across steel, energy, cement and infrastructure sectors and has made an ambitious foray into the automotive space. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editoer, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss JSW's gameplan on this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime.  

 

]]>  The JSW Group has a huge presence across steel, energy, cement and infrastructure sectors and has made an ambitious foray into the automotive space. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editoer, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss JSW's gameplan on this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime.  

 

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-18805066 Sat, 07 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0530 1799 1 102 full false Maruti finally goes electric | Deep Drive Podcast Ep. 101 | Autocar India Maruti finally goes electric | Deep Drive Podcast Ep. 101 | Autocar India  Maruti Suzuki has finally entered the EV race with the e Vitara. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss the product and what it means for Maruti Suzuki and the EV segment on this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast. 

]]>  Maruti Suzuki has finally entered the EV race with the e Vitara. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss the product and what it means for Maruti Suzuki and the EV segment on this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast. 

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-18766126 Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0530 2227 1 101 full false Indian automakers in overdrive | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Indian automakers in overdrive | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India  Indian manufacturers are enjoying a stellar run, with record sales, robust launch pipelines and more ambitious plans than ever before. In this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime, Hormazd Sorabjee, Editor of Autocar India, and Ketan Thakkar, Editor of Autocar Professional, discuss what’s driving this rise and what it means for the future of India’s auto industry. 

]]>  Indian manufacturers are enjoying a stellar run, with record sales, robust launch pipelines and more ambitious plans than ever before. In this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime, Hormazd Sorabjee, Editor of Autocar India, and Ketan Thakkar, Editor of Autocar Professional, discuss what’s driving this rise and what it means for the future of India’s auto industry. 

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-18721589 Sat, 21 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0530 3110 1 100 full false Duster Hybrid, Innova Crysta future, KTM scooter & more | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Duster Hybrid, Innova Crysta future, KTM scooter & more | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India  This episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime is all about your questions. Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - and Rishaad Mody - Editor, Bikes at Autocar India - answer some frequently asked questions.

 

]]>  This episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime is all about your questions. Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - and Rishaad Mody - Editor, Bikes at Autocar India - answer some frequently asked questions.

 

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-18679998 Sat, 14 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0530 2728 1 99 full false India-EU FTA and its impact on the Indian auto industry | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India India-EU FTA and its impact on the Indian auto industry | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India The India-EU FTA has opened up a whole new and exciting conversation for European cars in India. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional talk on its advantages, myths and what to expect. 

]]> The India-EU FTA has opened up a whole new and exciting conversation for European cars in India. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional talk on its advantages, myths and what to expect. 

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-18639321 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0530 1669 1 98 full false Why the Renault Duster’s return is a big deal | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Why the Renault Duster’s return is a big deal | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India  The new Renault Duster made its high voltage debut in India on January 26, 2026. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss the Duster and what it means for Renault on this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime. 

]]>  The new Renault Duster made its high voltage debut in India on January 26, 2026. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss the Duster and what it means for Renault on this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime. 

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-18601162 Sat, 31 Jan 2026 21:00:00 +0530 2729 1 97 full false TVS' ride to number 3 in the world | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India TVS' ride to number 3 in the world | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India TVS Motor Company has grown to become the world's third largest two-wheeler manufacturer. What's driving the growth and what's next? Rishaad Mody - Editor - Bikes, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss in this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime. 

]]> TVS Motor Company has grown to become the world's third largest two-wheeler manufacturer. What's driving the growth and what's next? Rishaad Mody - Editor - Bikes, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss in this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime. 

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-18561683 Sat, 24 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0530 1520 1 96 full false The new cars that will shape 2026 | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India The new cars that will shape 2026 | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India  2026 is shaping up to be an exciting year for car buyers and enthusiasts. On this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss the most important cars set for launch in 2026 and what they mean for their respective manufacturers. 

]]>  2026 is shaping up to be an exciting year for car buyers and enthusiasts. On this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss the most important cars set for launch in 2026 and what they mean for their respective manufacturers. 

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-18522890 Sat, 17 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0530 2530 1 95 full false India’s Car Story: 25 Years into the New Millennium | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India India’s Car Story: 25 Years into the New Millennium | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India We've completed 25 years of the new century so it's a time as good as any to look back and reflect on  how the Indian car market has evolved in the period. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - go from past to present in this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime.  

Views expressed in this podcast belong solely to the speakers.


]]> We've completed 25 years of the new century so it's a time as good as any to look back and reflect on  how the Indian car market has evolved in the period. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - go from past to present in this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime.  

Views expressed in this podcast belong solely to the speakers.


]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-18483927 Sat, 10 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0530 2511 1 94 full false 2025 Bike sales: What was hot, what was not and what's coming up | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India 2025 Bike sales: What was hot, what was not and what's coming up | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Two-wheeler sales crossed the 20 million milestone in 2025. Rishaad Mody - Editor - Bikes, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - break down the numbers, discuss the stories behind the numbers and also discuss the road ahead in 2025. Welcome to episode 93 of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime. 

]]> Two-wheeler sales crossed the 20 million milestone in 2025. Rishaad Mody - Editor - Bikes, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - break down the numbers, discuss the stories behind the numbers and also discuss the road ahead in 2025. Welcome to episode 93 of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime. 

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-18445882 Sat, 03 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0530 3069 1 93 full false Goodbye 2025 - Recapping the automotive highlights of the year | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Goodbye 2025 - Recapping the automotive highlights of the year | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India  As 2025 comes to an end, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - give a wrap up of the automotive year gone by. Welcome to Episode 92 of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime. 

 

]]>  As 2025 comes to an end, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - give a wrap up of the automotive year gone by. Welcome to Episode 92 of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime. 

 

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-18418006 Sat, 27 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0530 3067 1 92 full false Mid-size SUV battle intensifies | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Mid-size SUV battle intensifies | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India  There's been a spurt of activity in the mid-size SUV segment with the arrival of the new Tata Sierra, second-gen Kia Seltos and Maruti Suzuki e Vitara, and there are even more models coming soon. What's driving the craze for mid-size SUVs and which carmakers readying their own challengers in the segment? Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss on the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime.  

]]>  There's been a spurt of activity in the mid-size SUV segment with the arrival of the new Tata Sierra, second-gen Kia Seltos and Maruti Suzuki e Vitara, and there are even more models coming soon. What's driving the craze for mid-size SUVs and which carmakers readying their own challengers in the segment? Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss on the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime.  

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-18390321 Sat, 20 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0530 1717 1 91 full false Return of the Sierra and it’s impact | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Return of the Sierra and it’s impact | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India  Tata Motors second attempt to take down Creta’s dominance comes with the return of an iconic nameplate. On this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss the importance of the Sierra’s success and what impact will it have on Tata Motors. 

]]>  Tata Motors second attempt to take down Creta’s dominance comes with the return of an iconic nameplate. On this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss the importance of the Sierra’s success and what impact will it have on Tata Motors. 

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-18346927 Sat, 13 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0530 2333 1 90 full false New cars, secret models and future roadmap | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India New cars, secret models and future roadmap | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India With 2026 just a few days away, there is also a wave of new cars set to launch in India. On this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss what’s in the pipeline for manufacturers, the rumors with regards to new cars and when can you expect them. 

 

]]> With 2026 just a few days away, there is also a wave of new cars set to launch in India. On this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss what’s in the pipeline for manufacturers, the rumors with regards to new cars and when can you expect them. 

 

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-18308511 Sat, 06 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0530 2739 1 89 full false Why these good cars aren’t so popular | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Why these good cars aren’t so popular | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India On this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss good cars that aren't selling to their potential. 

]]> On this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss good cars that aren't selling to their potential. 

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-18269253 Sat, 29 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0530 1681 1 88 full false The new age of carmaker partnerships | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India The new age of carmaker partnerships | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India News of collaborations, shared development, technical tie-ups and strategic investments between carmakers have become increasingly frequent over the past few years. On this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss what's driving carmakers to get into or at least consider alliances and partnerships with other manufacturers.  

 

]]> News of collaborations, shared development, technical tie-ups and strategic investments between carmakers have become increasingly frequent over the past few years. On this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss what's driving carmakers to get into or at least consider alliances and partnerships with other manufacturers.  

 

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-18234363 Sat, 22 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0530 2481 1 87 full false Honda’s bold comeback plan | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Honda’s bold comeback plan | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India  Honda revealed big plans for India at the recently concluded 2025 Japan Mobility Show. On this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss where Honda’s at currently and break down why the announcement is a big deal.

 

]]>  Honda revealed big plans for India at the recently concluded 2025 Japan Mobility Show. On this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss where Honda’s at currently and break down why the announcement is a big deal.

 

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-18202370 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0530 1959 1 86 full false How EVs have changed the automotive landscape | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India How EVs have changed the automotive landscape | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Electric vehicles might have come into the limelight for zero tailpipe emissions but a deeper look will tell you their wider impact on the entire automotive ecosystem. On this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra prime, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss the other facets of EVs. 

]]> Electric vehicles might have come into the limelight for zero tailpipe emissions but a deeper look will tell you their wider impact on the entire automotive ecosystem. On this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra prime, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss the other facets of EVs. 

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-18153827 Sat, 08 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0530 1500 1 85 full false Ethanol fuel mileage drop, future Maruti hybrids & more | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Ethanol fuel mileage drop, future Maruti hybrids & more | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India  This episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime is dedicated to you and answering your questions. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - answer some buring questions and clear the air on some hot topics.

 

]]>  This episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime is dedicated to you and answering your questions. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - answer some buring questions and clear the air on some hot topics.

 

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-18114564 Sat, 01 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0530 1869 1 84 full false Hyundai’s new model blitz - MPV, hybrids and more | Deep Drive Podcast Autocar India Hyundai’s new model blitz - MPV, hybrids and more | Deep Drive Podcast Autocar India  Hyundai has announced big plans at its first Investor Day in India. On this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss the planned product offensive and why it marks the start of a new era for Hyundai in India. 

]]>  Hyundai has announced big plans at its first Investor Day in India. On this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss the planned product offensive and why it marks the start of a new era for Hyundai in India. 

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-18071995 Sat, 25 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0530 1849 1 83 full false What’s next for KTM? | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India What’s next for KTM? | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India  Austrian bike maker KTM has had a troubled few years but Bajaj Auto that took over operations earlier this year sees potential for a return to glory. On this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime, Rishaad Mody - Editor, Bikes, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss what went wrong at KTM and Bajaj Auto’s vision for the manufacturer. 

]]>  Austrian bike maker KTM has had a troubled few years but Bajaj Auto that took over operations earlier this year sees potential for a return to glory. On this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime, Rishaad Mody - Editor, Bikes, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss what went wrong at KTM and Bajaj Auto’s vision for the manufacturer. 

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-18031298 Sat, 18 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0530 1801 1 82 full false Do premium showrooms make a difference to buyers? | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Do premium showrooms make a difference to buyers? | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India A few car and bike manufacturers have set up separate premium showroom channels to retail certain products. On this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime, Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss why manufacturers see merit in the approach and if it really makes a difference to buyers. 


]]> A few car and bike manufacturers have set up separate premium showroom channels to retail certain products. On this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime, Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss why manufacturers see merit in the approach and if it really makes a difference to buyers. 


]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-17993246 Sat, 11 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0530 2571 1 81 full false Why Maruti Suzuki needed the Victoris | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Why Maruti Suzuki needed the Victoris | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India  The Victoris is not only the latest midsized SUV to go on sale in India but also Maruti Suzuki's second offering in the segment; it will sell alongside the Grand Vitara. What is the carmaker's gameplan? Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss in this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime. 

 

]]>  The Victoris is not only the latest midsized SUV to go on sale in India but also Maruti Suzuki's second offering in the segment; it will sell alongside the Grand Vitara. What is the carmaker's gameplan? Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss in this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime. 

 

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-17954427 Sat, 04 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0530 1444 1 80 full false GST 2.0 drives down new car prices | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India GST 2.0 drives down new car prices | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India  The government has reworked the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and car buyers have lots to cheer. On this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss the new rates on cars, implications for the industry and why now is a great time to buy a new car. 

]]>  The government has reworked the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and car buyers have lots to cheer. On this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss the new rates on cars, implications for the industry and why now is a great time to buy a new car. 

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-17914160 Sat, 27 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0530 1860 1 79 full false Star cars from 2025 Munich Motorshow | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Star cars from 2025 Munich Motorshow | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India The Munich Motorshow (formally IAA Mobility 2025) had lots to wow. Show attendees Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss the best of the show and the models headed to India in this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime. 

]]> The Munich Motorshow (formally IAA Mobility 2025) had lots to wow. Show attendees Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss the best of the show and the models headed to India in this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime. 

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-17875549 Sat, 20 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0530 2676 1 78 full false The name game | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India The name game | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India How much bearing does a car's name have on its success? That's the topic of discussion on this week's Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime. Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - and Avik Chattopadhyay - Founder, Expereal - talk carmakers and their naming strategies. 

]]> How much bearing does a car's name have on its success? That's the topic of discussion on this week's Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime. Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - and Avik Chattopadhyay - Founder, Expereal - talk carmakers and their naming strategies. 

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-17836878 Sat, 13 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0530 2058 1 77 full false Celebrating 20 years of the Maruti Swift | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Celebrating 20 years of the Maruti Swift | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India 2025 marks 20 years of the Maruti Suzuki Swift. How has the lovable hatchback evolved, what it’s done for Maruti and what lies ahead is the topic of this week’s episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast. Joining Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - for rhis special episode is Avik Chattopadhyay, an auto industry veteran who was part of the very team that launched the Swift in 2005.


]]> 2025 marks 20 years of the Maruti Suzuki Swift. How has the lovable hatchback evolved, what it’s done for Maruti and what lies ahead is the topic of this week’s episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast. Joining Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - for rhis special episode is Avik Chattopadhyay, an auto industry veteran who was part of the very team that launched the Swift in 2005.


]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-17798420 Sat, 06 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0530 3105 1 76 full false How the Innova built Toyota in India | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India How the Innova built Toyota in India | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India The Toyota Innova has completed 20 years in India. In this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - look back at the model's journey and discuss the brand that's gone from strength to strength. 

]]> The Toyota Innova has completed 20 years in India. In this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - look back at the model's journey and discuss the brand that's gone from strength to strength. 

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-17758540 Sat, 30 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0530 2130 1 75 full false Mahindra’s new platform ready for ICE, EV and Hybrid | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Mahindra’s new platform ready for ICE, EV and Hybrid | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India At its annual Independence Day extravaganza, Mahindra debuted its all-new monocoque platform called NU_IQ. It is completely modular and will underpin a host of SUVs in the mid-segment, both above and below the 4-metre mark. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss in this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime.

]]> At its annual Independence Day extravaganza, Mahindra debuted its all-new monocoque platform called NU_IQ. It is completely modular and will underpin a host of SUVs in the mid-segment, both above and below the 4-metre mark. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss in this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime.

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-17719827 Sat, 23 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0530 2711 1 74 full false The truth behind the switch to E20 ethanol fuel | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India The truth behind the switch to E20 ethanol fuel | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India India has switched almost entirely to E20 fuel, a good five years ahead of the original 2030 timeline. Why is the move to E20 significant and why has it caused an uproar amongst motorists in India? Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss in this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime 

]]> India has switched almost entirely to E20 fuel, a good five years ahead of the original 2030 timeline. Why is the move to E20 significant and why has it caused an uproar amongst motorists in India? Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss in this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime 

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-17678958 Sat, 16 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0530 2396 1 73 full false Riding the change: How India’s two-wheeler industry is evolving | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Riding the change: How India’s two-wheeler industry is evolving | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India  India is the world's largest two-wheeler market but changes in regulations, the advent of EVs and evolving buyer behaviour over the past few years have had far reaching implications on prices and volumes. Rishaad Mody - Editor - Bikes, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss the ride the industry's on in this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime.    

 

]]>  India is the world's largest two-wheeler market but changes in regulations, the advent of EVs and evolving buyer behaviour over the past few years have had far reaching implications on prices and volumes. Rishaad Mody - Editor - Bikes, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss the ride the industry's on in this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime.    

 

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-17643683 Sat, 09 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0530 2200 1 72 full false Why the India-UK FTA is a big deal for (high end) car buyers | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Why the India-UK FTA is a big deal for (high end) car buyers | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India  India and UK have signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) that, among other things, brings down duties on car imports. On this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss how car prices could be impacted and the other ramifications of the FTA. 

]]>  India and UK have signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) that, among other things, brings down duties on car imports. On this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss how car prices could be impacted and the other ramifications of the FTA. 

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-17603065 Sat, 02 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0530 1797 1 71 full false Why everyone's talking about Tesla in India | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Why everyone's talking about Tesla in India | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India  After years of speculation, Tesla has finally come to India. How big a deal is Tesla's India entry? Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss on this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime. 

 

]]>  After years of speculation, Tesla has finally come to India. How big a deal is Tesla's India entry? Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss on this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime. 

 

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-17566061 Sat, 26 Jul 2025 11:00:00 +0530 1739 1 70 full false What do Indian car buyers really value? | Deep Drive Podcast Ep. 69 | Autocar India What do Indian car buyers really value? | Deep Drive Podcast Ep. 69 | Autocar India On this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss what Indian car buyers really value. Be it car features or performance characteristics, what is it that Indian buyers are happy to pay for?

0:00 - Intro
1:17 - Mahindra’s new platform
4:49 - Adjusting to policies
7:52 - 3XO replacement
9:26 - Creta rival needed
12:05 - Vision T and new 1.5 engine
15:47 - EV segment with BE 6 and XEV 9E
19:56 - Mahindra leading with the leaders
21:25 - Partnering with Mahindra
22:20 - Success globally
25:45 - Challenges with EVs globally
32:50 - Body-on-frame SUVs and new Bolero
36:47 - SUVs only for Mahindra
40:19 - Ready for the world

]]> On this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss what Indian car buyers really value. Be it car features or performance characteristics, what is it that Indian buyers are happy to pay for?

0:00 - Intro
1:17 - Mahindra’s new platform
4:49 - Adjusting to policies
7:52 - 3XO replacement
9:26 - Creta rival needed
12:05 - Vision T and new 1.5 engine
15:47 - EV segment with BE 6 and XEV 9E
19:56 - Mahindra leading with the leaders
21:25 - Partnering with Mahindra
22:20 - Success globally
25:45 - Challenges with EVs globally
32:50 - Body-on-frame SUVs and new Bolero
36:47 - SUVs only for Mahindra
40:19 - Ready for the world

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-17529012 Sat, 19 Jul 2025 11:00:00 +0530 2722 1 69 full false What's up at Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki and Kawasaki in India? | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India What's up at Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki and Kawasaki in India? | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India  Japan's two-wheeler manufacturers are not just an intrinsic part of the Indian two-wheeler industry but also helped establish it. But at a time when Indian manufacturers are raising the game and startups have the potential to disrupt, Japan's legacy bike makers appear on the back foot.   
Rishaad Mody - Editor - Bikes, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss what's happening at Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki and Kawasaki and the approaches the manufacturers are taking to stay relevant. Welcome to the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime.  

]]>  Japan's two-wheeler manufacturers are not just an intrinsic part of the Indian two-wheeler industry but also helped establish it. But at a time when Indian manufacturers are raising the game and startups have the potential to disrupt, Japan's legacy bike makers appear on the back foot.   
Rishaad Mody - Editor - Bikes, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss what's happening at Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki and Kawasaki and the approaches the manufacturers are taking to stay relevant. Welcome to the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime.  

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-17492777 Sat, 12 Jul 2025 11:00:00 +0530 2174 1 68 full false Tata Motors at 80: The highs, the lows and the road ahead | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Tata Motors at 80: The highs, the lows and the road ahead | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India This special episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime is all about Tata Motors - its early years as a truck maker, journey as a carmaker, meteoric rise up the sales charts and also what's in store for the future. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional share their insights. 

]]> This special episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime is all about Tata Motors - its early years as a truck maker, journey as a carmaker, meteoric rise up the sales charts and also what's in store for the future. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional share their insights. 

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-17451621 Sat, 05 Jul 2025 11:00:00 +0530 3884 1 67 full false Crunching car sales in FY25 | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Crunching car sales in FY25 | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India On this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime, Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - analyse car sales for FY25 and talk data, trends and the winners and losers

]]> On this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime, Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - analyse car sales for FY25 and talk data, trends and the winners and losers

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-17412432 Sat, 28 Jun 2025 13:00:00 +0530 3019 1 66 full false Why star ratings aren’t the ultimate stamp of safety | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Why star ratings aren’t the ultimate stamp of safety | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Crash test ratings have made safety a talking point, but are we viewing the bigger picture? Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - weigh in on this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime.

]]> Crash test ratings have made safety a talking point, but are we viewing the bigger picture? Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - weigh in on this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime.

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-17372735 Sat, 21 Jun 2025 11:00:00 +0530 2420 1 65 full false Why carmakers are planning to go big on hybrids | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Why carmakers are planning to go big on hybrids | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India While electric vehicles might hold the key to a zero emissions mobility future, consumer demand so far has been way short of projections. At the same time, interest in hybrids is growing sharply. On this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss how hybrids fit into the big picture and carmakers' plans to meet the growing demand.  


]]> While electric vehicles might hold the key to a zero emissions mobility future, consumer demand so far has been way short of projections. At the same time, interest in hybrids is growing sharply. On this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss how hybrids fit into the big picture and carmakers' plans to meet the growing demand.  


]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-17334472 Sat, 14 Jun 2025 11:00:00 +0530 2292 1 64 full false How Hyundai plans to get back in the fast lane | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India How Hyundai plans to get back in the fast lane | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India  Hyundai's sales in India have seen a decline with the carmaker even ceding its long held number 2 position in the market over the past few months. What's caused the drop in sales and how does Hyundai plan to fight back? Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss in the episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime. 

]]>  Hyundai's sales in India have seen a decline with the carmaker even ceding its long held number 2 position in the market over the past few months. What's caused the drop in sales and how does Hyundai plan to fight back? Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss in the episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime. 

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-17295850 Sat, 07 Jun 2025 11:00:00 +0530 2392 1 63 full false Mahindra's hybrid plans, UK FTA impact on car prices & more | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Mahindra's hybrid plans, UK FTA impact on car prices & more | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - answer your automotive questions in this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime. 

]]> Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - answer your automotive questions in this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime. 

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-17256978 Sat, 31 May 2025 11:00:00 +0530 1668 1 62 full false The Car Features Arms Race: Innovation to Excess | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India The Car Features Arms Race: Innovation to Excess | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India  Manufacturers are in a game of oneupmanship with features and buyers are loving it. Comfort, convenience and tech features that wow have the power to sway buying decisions. Which are the hot features and which are a step too far? Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss in this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime. 

]]>  Manufacturers are in a game of oneupmanship with features and buyers are loving it. Comfort, convenience and tech features that wow have the power to sway buying decisions. Which are the hot features and which are a step too far? Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss in this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime. 

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-17218608 Sat, 24 May 2025 11:00:00 +0530 1982 1 61 full false Legacy giants & startups battle for electric 2-wheeler supremacy | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Legacy giants & startups battle for electric 2-wheeler supremacy | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Electric two-wheeler sales in India touched a record high of 1.15 million units in FY25 and a deeper look at the best sellers' list will reveal a tug of war between startups and legacy manufacturers. Rishaad Mody - Editor, Bikes at Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss how the old guard has managed to catch up with the new charge on this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime. 


]]> Electric two-wheeler sales in India touched a record high of 1.15 million units in FY25 and a deeper look at the best sellers' list will reveal a tug of war between startups and legacy manufacturers. Rishaad Mody - Editor, Bikes at Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss how the old guard has managed to catch up with the new charge on this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime. 


]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-17178684 Sat, 17 May 2025 12:00:00 +0530 2287 1 60 full false What's driving TVS' incredible growth? | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India What's driving TVS' incredible growth? | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India  TVS Motor Company shifts from commuter dominance to premium ambition with EVs, CNG tech, 300cc bikes, and Norton’s revival. On this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime, Rishaad Mody - Editor, Bikes at Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - decode its global strategy, leadership shake-up, and what's next in India’s two-wheeler battle. 

]]>  TVS Motor Company shifts from commuter dominance to premium ambition with EVs, CNG tech, 300cc bikes, and Norton’s revival. On this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime, Rishaad Mody - Editor, Bikes at Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - decode its global strategy, leadership shake-up, and what's next in India’s two-wheeler battle. 

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-17134350 Sat, 10 May 2025 11:00:00 +0530 2158 1 59 full false Another Chinese brand joins India's EV race I Deep Drive Podcast I Autocar India Another Chinese brand joins India's EV race I Deep Drive Podcast I Autocar India Stellantis is set to bring Chinese EV maker Leapmotor to India later this year. In this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast, Hormazd Sorabjee ⁃ Editor, Autocar India ⁃ & Ketan Thakkar ⁃ Editor,
Autocar Professional ⁃ discuss China's lead in EVs and Leapmotor's potential in India.

]]> Stellantis is set to bring Chinese EV maker Leapmotor to India later this year. In this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast, Hormazd Sorabjee ⁃ Editor, Autocar India ⁃ & Ketan Thakkar ⁃ Editor,
Autocar Professional ⁃ discuss China's lead in EVs and Leapmotor's potential in India.

]]> Buzzsprout-17091168 Sat, 03 May 2025 11:00:00 +0530 1695 1 58 full false Luxury car sales hit a record high | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Luxury car sales hit a record high | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Luxury car sales crossed 50,000 units for the first time in FY25. What's driving the demand and which manufacturers are leading the luxe race? Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss on this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime. 

]]> Luxury car sales crossed 50,000 units for the first time in FY25. What's driving the demand and which manufacturers are leading the luxe race? Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss on this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime. 

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-17046437 Sat, 26 Apr 2025 11:00:00 +0530 2430 1 57 full false Six automakers rule India’s roads – and shut out rivals | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Six automakers rule India’s roads – and shut out rivals | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India India’s top 6 carmakers make up a whopping 94% of sales leaving the 10 other mass manufacturers with only 6% of the pie. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss the situation on this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime.

]]> India’s top 6 carmakers make up a whopping 94% of sales leaving the 10 other mass manufacturers with only 6% of the pie. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss the situation on this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime.

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-17004657 Sat, 19 Apr 2025 11:00:00 +0530 2357 1 56 full false Nissan's fight for relevance | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Nissan's fight for relevance | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Nissan has had a tough few years of dropping sales, leadership churn and financial woes. However, the Japanese carmaker is ready with a comeback plan which extends to its India business. On this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss the products and plan to reignite interest in Nissan.

]]> Nissan has had a tough few years of dropping sales, leadership churn and financial woes. However, the Japanese carmaker is ready with a comeback plan which extends to its India business. On this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss the products and plan to reignite interest in Nissan.

]]> Buzzsprout-16965404 Sat, 12 Apr 2025 11:00:00 +0530 1595 1 55 full false Why CNG is becoming the fuel of choice for many | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Why CNG is becoming the fuel of choice for many | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India  CNG cars outsold diesels in India for the very first time in FY25. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss what's driving the surge in demand in this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime.  

]]>  CNG cars outsold diesels in India for the very first time in FY25. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss what's driving the surge in demand in this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime.  

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-16920383 Sat, 05 Apr 2025 11:00:00 +0530 2044 1 54 full false Tesla in India, new Bolero, Maruti hybrids and more | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Tesla in India, new Bolero, Maruti hybrids and more | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India  We've gone through the comments and compiled a list of your most frequently asked questions. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - answer them on this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime. 

 

]]>  We've gone through the comments and compiled a list of your most frequently asked questions. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - answer them on this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime. 

 

]]> Buzzsprout-16869149 Sat, 29 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +0530 2486 1 53 full false Why only a handful of carmakers rule the MPV market | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Why only a handful of carmakers rule the MPV market | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India  MPVs have overtaken sedans in sales. What's driving the rising popularity of MPVs and why is the segment dominated by only a few models? Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss in this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime. 

 

]]>  MPVs have overtaken sedans in sales. What's driving the rising popularity of MPVs and why is the segment dominated by only a few models? Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss in this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime. 

 

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-16838819 Sat, 22 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +0530 1862 1 52 full false Tesla planning India entry | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Tesla planning India entry | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India  After years of buzz, Tesla is finally set to enter the Indian market. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss why it's a big deal on this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime. 

]]>  After years of buzz, Tesla is finally set to enter the Indian market. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss why it's a big deal on this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime. 

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-16795476 Sat, 15 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +0530 1999 1 51 full false Kia's India game plan | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Kia's India game plan | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India After a dream launch in 2019 and a quick charge up the sales charts, Kia seems to have plateaued. In this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss how the Korean carmaker is plotting its next phase of growth.

]]> After a dream launch in 2019 and a quick charge up the sales charts, Kia seems to have plateaued. In this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss how the Korean carmaker is plotting its next phase of growth.

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-16754991 Sat, 08 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +0530 1842 1 50 full false The rise, dominance and downfall of sedans in India | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India The rise, dominance and downfall of sedans in India | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India The bodystyle that launched mainstream automobiles in India was the sedan and since then it has seen epic highs and upsetting lows. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakker - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss the history, impact and decline of the sedan market. 


]]> The bodystyle that launched mainstream automobiles in India was the sedan and since then it has seen epic highs and upsetting lows. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakker - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss the history, impact and decline of the sedan market. 


]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-16713694 Sat, 01 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0530 2076 1 49 full false Skoda and Indian innings | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Skoda and Indian innings | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Skoda entered India in 2000 and made its mark immediately. Since then, 25 years have gone by and Skoda still stands strong while many of its rivals have succumbed. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Shapur Kotwal - Deputy Editor, Autocar India - discuss how the Czech brand started out and what helped it sustain. 

]]> Skoda entered India in 2000 and made its mark immediately. Since then, 25 years have gone by and Skoda still stands strong while many of its rivals have succumbed. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Shapur Kotwal - Deputy Editor, Autocar India - discuss how the Czech brand started out and what helped it sustain. 

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-16672442 Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0530 2446 1 48 full false Can small cars make a comeback? | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Can small cars make a comeback? | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Small cars and hatchbacks have been on a downward trajectory in India and SUVs are the preferred choice. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss the importance of small cars, taxation and advantages and impact on Indian car industry. 


]]> Small cars and hatchbacks have been on a downward trajectory in India and SUVs are the preferred choice. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss the importance of small cars, taxation and advantages and impact on Indian car industry. 


]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-16626467 Sat, 15 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0530 2148 1 47 full false Can Honda be the largest bike manufacturer in India? | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Can Honda be the largest bike manufacturer in India? | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Honda has been on an upward trajectory in India and is quickly catching up to Hero in terms of volumes. Rishaad Mody - Editor (Bikes), Autocar India - and Ketan Thakker - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss why on this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime.  

]]> Honda has been on an upward trajectory in India and is quickly catching up to Hero in terms of volumes. Rishaad Mody - Editor (Bikes), Autocar India - and Ketan Thakker - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss why on this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime.  

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-16584881 Sat, 08 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0530 1955 1 46 full false Is India truly a global car market? | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Is India truly a global car market? | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India India might be the world's third largest car market but our bestselling cars simply won't cut it in advanced markets. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss why on this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime.  


]]> India might be the world's third largest car market but our bestselling cars simply won't cut it in advanced markets. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss why on this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime.  


]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-16542663 Sat, 01 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0530 2725 1 45 full false Auto Expo 2025 stars and why they're significant | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Auto Expo 2025 stars and why they're significant | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India The 2025 edition of Auto Expo, India's largest motorshow, has just concluded. In this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime, Autocar India's Sergius Barretto, Shapur Kotwal, Gavin D'Souza and Rishaad Mody discuss all the big car and bike reveals of the show.

]]> The 2025 edition of Auto Expo, India's largest motorshow, has just concluded. In this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime, Autocar India's Sergius Barretto, Shapur Kotwal, Gavin D'Souza and Rishaad Mody discuss all the big car and bike reveals of the show.

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-16500232 Sat, 25 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0530 3532 1 44 full false Making sense of facelifts, updates and all-new cars | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Making sense of facelifts, updates and all-new cars | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Manufacturers are very liberal in labelling their cars as 'new', sometimes even years after the model's original launch. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss the different phases of a product lifecycle in this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime.  

]]> Manufacturers are very liberal in labelling their cars as 'new', sometimes even years after the model's original launch. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss the different phases of a product lifecycle in this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime.  

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-16458796 Sat, 18 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0530 2157 1 43 full false Remembering Osamu Suzuki - The giant of small cars | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Remembering Osamu Suzuki - The giant of small cars | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Osamu Suzuki passed away on 25 December, 2024 aged 1994. In this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - pay tribute to the man who took a bet on India, set Maruti Suzuki up for success and proved that with the right vision, even small companies could achieve outsized success and stay independent. 

]]> Osamu Suzuki passed away on 25 December, 2024 aged 1994. In this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - pay tribute to the man who took a bet on India, set Maruti Suzuki up for success and proved that with the right vision, even small companies could achieve outsized success and stay independent. 

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-16417977 Sat, 11 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0530 2592 1 42 full false Sub-4m rule, diesel hybrid cars, Polo replacement & more | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Sub-4m rule, diesel hybrid cars, Polo replacement & more | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India We've gone through the comments and compiled a list of your most frequently asked questions. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - answer them on this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime. 

]]> We've gone through the comments and compiled a list of your most frequently asked questions. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - answer them on this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime. 

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-16379811 Sat, 04 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0530 2681 1 41 full false Highlights of 2024 and what to look forward to in 2025 | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Highlights of 2024 and what to look forward to in 2025 | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India As the sun sets on 2024, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - look back at all the key automotive news and events of the year gone by, and also discuss developments that could shape 2025. Welcome to Episode 40 of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime. 


]]> As the sun sets on 2024, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - look back at all the key automotive news and events of the year gone by, and also discuss developments that could shape 2025. Welcome to Episode 40 of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime. 


]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-16347333 Sat, 28 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0530 2576 1 40 full false The Hyundai Creta success story | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India The Hyundai Creta success story | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India The Hyundai Creta has been a roaring success since its launch in 2015. The model crossed the 1 million units sales milestone earlier this year and 2024 is also set to be its best year of sales. What makes the Creta tick and why is it the default choice of midsize SUV? Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss in this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime. 


]]> The Hyundai Creta has been a roaring success since its launch in 2015. The model crossed the 1 million units sales milestone earlier this year and 2024 is also set to be its best year of sales. What makes the Creta tick and why is it the default choice of midsize SUV? Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss in this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime. 


]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-16319081 Sat, 21 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0530 1959 1 39 full false The how and why of Jaguar’s reinvention | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India The how and why of Jaguar’s reinvention | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Jaguar is reinventing itself as a maker of high-end EVs. But while the first model from the 'new' Jaguar only comes in 2025, it's the carmaker's rebranding exercise that has made headlines and lit up social media. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss the need for the rebrand, the response to the new logo as well as the products that will essentially make or break the brand.

]]> Jaguar is reinventing itself as a maker of high-end EVs. But while the first model from the 'new' Jaguar only comes in 2025, it's the carmaker's rebranding exercise that has made headlines and lit up social media. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss the need for the rebrand, the response to the new logo as well as the products that will essentially make or break the brand.

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-16277829 Sat, 14 Dec 2024 16:00:00 +0530 1445 1 38 full false New wave of exciting EVs you'll want to buy | | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India New wave of exciting EVs you'll want to buy | | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India While electric vehicle sales remain on the uptrend, 2024 witnessed both a slowdown in interest as well as a bounce back in the last few months. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss what's up and talk of the hot new electric models that could make 2025 the year of the EV.

]]> While electric vehicle sales remain on the uptrend, 2024 witnessed both a slowdown in interest as well as a bounce back in the last few months. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss what's up and talk of the hot new electric models that could make 2025 the year of the EV.

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-16236567 Sat, 07 Dec 2024 14:00:00 +0530 2407 1 37 full false Why classic cars are becoming great investments | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Why classic cars are becoming great investments | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India There's been a surge of interest for vintage and classic cars over the past few years. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Perseus Bandrawalla - Curator - Mercedes-Benz Classic Car Rally and Modern Classic Rally - discuss what's driving this newfound enthusiasm in India and the world over.

]]> There's been a surge of interest for vintage and classic cars over the past few years. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Perseus Bandrawalla - Curator - Mercedes-Benz Classic Car Rally and Modern Classic Rally - discuss what's driving this newfound enthusiasm in India and the world over.

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-16196469 Sat, 30 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0530 2274 1 36 full false Maruti Suzuki Dzire - Rebooting India's bestselling sedan | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Maruti Suzuki Dzire - Rebooting India's bestselling sedan | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India The Maruti Suzuki Dzire is India's bestselling sedan. What makes it tick and can the recently launched fourth-gen model grow sedan sales in SUV-crazy India? Hormazd Sorabjee - Edittor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss in this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime.

]]> The Maruti Suzuki Dzire is India's bestselling sedan. What makes it tick and can the recently launched fourth-gen model grow sedan sales in SUV-crazy India? Hormazd Sorabjee - Edittor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss in this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime.

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-16159708 Sat, 23 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0530 2246 1 35 full false The growing stature of Indian bike makers | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India The growing stature of Indian bike makers | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Rishaad Mody - Editor - Bikes - Autocar India and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - are fresh from a visit to EICMA, the world's largest bike show. Among the highlights of this year's show was the increased participation from Indian bike makers. What's driving this globalisation drive is the topic of discussion on this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime. 

]]> Rishaad Mody - Editor - Bikes - Autocar India and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - are fresh from a visit to EICMA, the world's largest bike show. Among the highlights of this year's show was the increased participation from Indian bike makers. What's driving this globalisation drive is the topic of discussion on this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime. 

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-16116742 Sat, 16 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0530 2466 1 34 full false Why the Skoda Kylaq compact SUV is a big deal | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Why the Skoda Kylaq compact SUV is a big deal | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India The Kylaq is Skoda’s smallest SUV yet and is coming soon to take on an established field of compact SUVs. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss where the Kylaq fits into Skoda’s big picture and why  it’s a model of interest on this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime.


]]> The Kylaq is Skoda’s smallest SUV yet and is coming soon to take on an established field of compact SUVs. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss where the Kylaq fits into Skoda’s big picture and why  it’s a model of interest on this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime.


]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-16074172 Sat, 09 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0530 1967 1 33 full false Is diesel a good choice? | Deep Drive Podcast Ep | Autocar India Is diesel a good choice? | Deep Drive Podcast Ep | Autocar India In 2012, diesels made up over 50 percent of car and SUV sales in India. That figure is down to just 18 percent today. What caused diesel's downfall, is there truth to its 'dirty fuel' image and, as a buyer, should you still consider a diesel-powered car? Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - share their insights on this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime. 

]]> In 2012, diesels made up over 50 percent of car and SUV sales in India. That figure is down to just 18 percent today. What caused diesel's downfall, is there truth to its 'dirty fuel' image and, as a buyer, should you still consider a diesel-powered car? Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - share their insights on this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime. 

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-16034945 Sat, 02 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0530 2318 1 32 full false Autocar India’s Silver Jubilee - A look back at 25 glorious years | Deep Drive Podcast Autocar India’s Silver Jubilee - A look back at 25 glorious years | Deep Drive Podcast Autocar India has completed 25 years! In this very special episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Shapur Kotwal - Deputy Editor, Autocar India - look back at the quarter century journey. 

]]> Autocar India has completed 25 years! In this very special episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Shapur Kotwal - Deputy Editor, Autocar India - look back at the quarter century journey. 

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-15993606 Sat, 26 Oct 2024 11:00:00 +0530 1730 1 31 full false Toyota's formula for success (and when they got it wrong) | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Toyota's formula for success (and when they got it wrong) | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Toyotas have a reputation to go on and on. What makes this bulletproof reliability possible and what makes the Japanese carmaker tick in India is the subject of this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - share their insights.

]]> Toyotas have a reputation to go on and on. What makes this bulletproof reliability possible and what makes the Japanese carmaker tick in India is the subject of this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - share their insights.

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-15951904 Sat, 19 Oct 2024 11:00:00 +0530 2972 1 30 full false Has Mahindra hit the bullseye with the Thar Roxx? | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Has Mahindra hit the bullseye with the Thar Roxx? | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India The Mahindra Thar Roxx has got a rockstar reception with a staggering 1.76 lakh bookings within 60 minutes of orders opening. Why is there such a craze for the new Mahindra? Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - try to decode in this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime. 

]]> The Mahindra Thar Roxx has got a rockstar reception with a staggering 1.76 lakh bookings within 60 minutes of orders opening. Why is there such a craze for the new Mahindra? Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - try to decode in this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime. 

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-15912539 Sat, 12 Oct 2024 11:00:00 +0530 1787 1 29 full false Why budget cars are under threat | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Why budget cars are under threat | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India With cumulative sales of over 4.7 million sales, the Maruti Suzuki Alto is India's all-time best selling car. However, the sales champ has been on a steady decline and now ranks 16th in monthly sales. In this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ravi Bhatia - President and Director, JATO Dynamics India - discuss the Alto's drop in popularity and what it means for the hatchback segment. 

]]> With cumulative sales of over 4.7 million sales, the Maruti Suzuki Alto is India's all-time best selling car. However, the sales champ has been on a steady decline and now ranks 16th in monthly sales. In this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ravi Bhatia - President and Director, JATO Dynamics India - discuss the Alto's drop in popularity and what it means for the hatchback segment. 

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-15872258 Sat, 05 Oct 2024 11:00:00 +0530 2127 1 28 full false Everything you need to know about automatic transmissions | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Everything you need to know about automatic transmissions | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India This episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime is all about automatic transmissions. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor,  Autocar India - discuss the different automatic option types, how they work and their pros and cons.

]]> This episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime is all about automatic transmissions. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor,  Autocar India - discuss the different automatic option types, how they work and their pros and cons.

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-15831120 Sat, 28 Sep 2024 11:00:00 +0530 2207 1 27 full false John Abraham talks cars, bikes, movie stunts and more | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India John Abraham talks cars, bikes, movie stunts and more | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Starring in this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime is actor and petrolhead John Abraham. In a freewheeling chat with Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India -, John talks of his love affair with cars and bikes, and what goes on behind the scenes to put together some of the most riveting stunts.

]]> Starring in this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime is actor and petrolhead John Abraham. In a freewheeling chat with Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India -, John talks of his love affair with cars and bikes, and what goes on behind the scenes to put together some of the most riveting stunts.

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-15790427 Sat, 21 Sep 2024 11:00:00 +0530 2201 1 26 full false Are cars becoming gadgets? | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Are cars becoming gadgets? | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India From basic audio players a fee decades ago to TV-sized touchscreens today, in-car technology has sure come a long way. But have we gone overboard with onboard gadgets? Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - and Nishant Padhiar - Editor, Stuff India and Editor, What HiFi? India - discuss in the latest Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime.

]]> From basic audio players a fee decades ago to TV-sized touchscreens today, in-car technology has sure come a long way. But have we gone overboard with onboard gadgets? Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - and Nishant Padhiar - Editor, Stuff India and Editor, What HiFi? India - discuss in the latest Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime.

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-15751231 Sat, 14 Sep 2024 13:00:00 +0530 2559 1 25 full false Maruti’s drive to go upmarket with Nexa | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Maruti’s drive to go upmarket with Nexa | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India  Maruti Suzuki recently inaugurated its 500th Nexa dealership. Why did Maruti branch out with the premium retail channel and how it’s an integral part of Maruti’s future plans is the topic of discussion in this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime. Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - share their insights. 

]]>  Maruti Suzuki recently inaugurated its 500th Nexa dealership. Why did Maruti branch out with the premium retail channel and how it’s an integral part of Maruti’s future plans is the topic of discussion in this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime. Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - share their insights. 

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-15710081 Sat, 07 Sep 2024 11:00:00 +0530 1776 1 24 full false Tata Punch and its rise to the top of the sales charts | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Tata Punch and its rise to the top of the sales charts | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India The Tata Punch has driven past the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R to become India's best selling car in the first half of 2024. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss the mini SUVs rise up the sales charts in this episode of Autocar Deep Drive powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime. 

]]> The Tata Punch has driven past the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R to become India's best selling car in the first half of 2024. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss the mini SUVs rise up the sales charts in this episode of Autocar Deep Drive powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime. 

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-15672677 Sat, 31 Aug 2024 11:00:00 +0530 1580 1 23 full false How the Scorpio transformed Mahindra | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India How the Scorpio transformed Mahindra | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Mahindra & Mahindra is riding a wave of success but the manufacturer has seen its share of ups and downs over its eight decade journey. In this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor - Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - look back at the pivotal moment that changed Mahindra's trajectory forever: the launch of the Mahindra Scorpio. 

]]> Mahindra & Mahindra is riding a wave of success but the manufacturer has seen its share of ups and downs over its eight decade journey. In this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor - Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - look back at the pivotal moment that changed Mahindra's trajectory forever: the launch of the Mahindra Scorpio. 

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-15633105 Sat, 24 Aug 2024 11:00:00 +0530 3728 1 22 full false The best (and worst) eras of motoring in India | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India The best (and worst) eras of motoring in India | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India As India celebrates its 78th Independence Day, it's a good time to look back at our motoring history. In this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - drive back in time and discuss the cars, people and regulations that shaped the automotive landscape. 

]]> As India celebrates its 78th Independence Day, it's a good time to look back at our motoring history. In this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - drive back in time and discuss the cars, people and regulations that shaped the automotive landscape. 

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-15599347 Sun, 18 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0530 2308 1 21 full false Hot hatch evolution in India | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Hot hatch evolution in India | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India The Tata Altroz Racer and Hyundai i20 N Line are the sportiest hatchbacks you can buy for sensible money in India. But are they really hot hatches? Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss the hot hatch past, present and future in this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime. 

]]> The Tata Altroz Racer and Hyundai i20 N Line are the sportiest hatchbacks you can buy for sensible money in India. But are they really hot hatches? Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss the hot hatch past, present and future in this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime. 

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-15560559 Sat, 10 Aug 2024 11:00:00 +0530 1382 1 20 full false Why India lacks greater variety in car brands and models | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Why India lacks greater variety in car brands and models | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India India witnessed record car sales in FY24 but while sales are touching new highs, the number of carmakers and models is declining.  Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss the reasons in this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime.  

]]> India witnessed record car sales in FY24 but while sales are touching new highs, the number of carmakers and models is declining.  Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss the reasons in this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime.  

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-15523190 Sat, 03 Aug 2024 11:00:00 +0530 2245 1 19 full false Can Honda get its mojo back? | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Can Honda get its mojo back? | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Honda might be one of the most loved carmakers in India but sales are down and it seems to have lost its Midas touch. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss Honda's heyday, the present line-up and what's to come in this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime. 

]]> Honda might be one of the most loved carmakers in India but sales are down and it seems to have lost its Midas touch. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss Honda's heyday, the present line-up and what's to come in this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime. 

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-15483536 Sat, 27 Jul 2024 11:00:00 +0530 2589 1 18 full false How will Skoda & VW cope in the tough Indian market | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India How will Skoda & VW cope in the tough Indian market | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Skoda and Volkswagen have had a long innings in India and started a new chapter with the India 2.0 Project of made in India models. But after a spurt of activity and increased sales, both brands are witnessing a decline. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss the carmakers past and talk of their future plans in this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime.  

 

]]> Skoda and Volkswagen have had a long innings in India and started a new chapter with the India 2.0 Project of made in India models. But after a spurt of activity and increased sales, both brands are witnessing a decline. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss the carmakers past and talk of their future plans in this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime.  

 

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-15443516 Sat, 20 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0530 3194 1 17 full false Royal Enfield's secret 250cc bike and why it's a big deal | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Royal Enfield's secret 250cc bike and why it's a big deal | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India There are a slew of new launches from Royal Enfield in the coming years but it's an entry 250cc motorcycle that promises to take the bike maker to the next level. Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - and Rishaad Mody - Editor: Bikes, Autocar India -  discuss why Royal Enfield's small bike is a big deal in this episode of Autocar Deep Drive brought to you by Kotak Mahindra Prime.

]]> There are a slew of new launches from Royal Enfield in the coming years but it's an entry 250cc motorcycle that promises to take the bike maker to the next level. Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - and Rishaad Mody - Editor: Bikes, Autocar India -  discuss why Royal Enfield's small bike is a big deal in this episode of Autocar Deep Drive brought to you by Kotak Mahindra Prime.

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-15406940 Sat, 13 Jul 2024 11:00:00 +0530 2325 1 16 full false Hyundai's secret new cars: XUV700 rival & Fronx challenger | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Hyundai's secret new cars: XUV700 rival & Fronx challenger | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Hyundai is gearing up for its next phase of growth in India. In this episode of Autocar Deep Drive brought to you by Kotak Mahindra Prime  Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - have the juicy details on the secret products that will take the carmaker to its target of 1 million units in India in 2027-28. 

]]> Hyundai is gearing up for its next phase of growth in India. In this episode of Autocar Deep Drive brought to you by Kotak Mahindra Prime  Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - have the juicy details on the secret products that will take the carmaker to its target of 1 million units in India in 2027-28. 

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-15368915 Sat, 06 Jul 2024 11:00:00 +0530 1908 1 15 full false Green hydrogen to DPF problems: Your questions answered | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Green hydrogen to DPF problems: Your questions answered | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India You ask, we answer! In this episode of Autocar Deep Drive brought to you by Kotak Mahindra Prime  Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - scan through the comments and answer some of your automotive questions.

]]> You ask, we answer! In this episode of Autocar Deep Drive brought to you by Kotak Mahindra Prime  Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - scan through the comments and answer some of your automotive questions.

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-15331435 Sat, 29 Jun 2024 11:00:00 +0530 1437 1 14 full false Why efficiency matters to car owners and car makers alike | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Why efficiency matters to car owners and car makers alike | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Good fuel economy was, is, and will remain something dear to car owners. But what's pushing carmakers to eke out the best efficiency possible? Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss the latest regulations and their impact in this episode of Autocar Deep Drive brought to you by Kotak Mahindra Prime. 

]]> Good fuel economy was, is, and will remain something dear to car owners. But what's pushing carmakers to eke out the best efficiency possible? Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss the latest regulations and their impact in this episode of Autocar Deep Drive brought to you by Kotak Mahindra Prime. 

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-15290434 Sat, 22 Jun 2024 11:00:00 +0530 1807 1 13 full false Stellantis' future India models revealed but will they sell? | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Stellantis' future India models revealed but will they sell? | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Stellantis brands Citroen and Jeep are selling all of a few hundred units a month in India. Where did they go wrong and how are they planning to make amends is the topic of discussion for this episode of Autocar Deep Drive brought to you by Kotak Mahindra Prime. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - share some intel.

]]> Stellantis brands Citroen and Jeep are selling all of a few hundred units a month in India. Where did they go wrong and how are they planning to make amends is the topic of discussion for this episode of Autocar Deep Drive brought to you by Kotak Mahindra Prime. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - share some intel.

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-15253670 Sat, 15 Jun 2024 11:00:00 +0530 2215 1 12 full false Why Maruti abruptly stopped making diesels | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Why Maruti abruptly stopped making diesels | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India In this episode of Autocar Deep Drive brought to you by Kotak Mahindra Prime, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss Maruti's history of diesels and why the carmaker abruptly exited diesel engines in 2020.

]]> In this episode of Autocar Deep Drive brought to you by Kotak Mahindra Prime, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss Maruti's history of diesels and why the carmaker abruptly exited diesel engines in 2020.

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-15214926 Sat, 08 Jun 2024 11:00:00 +0530 1455 Diesel, Emissions, Cylinder, Petrol, Refinement, Exhaust, Maruti, Ciaz 1 11 full false The strategies of carmakers still betting on IC engines | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India The strategies of carmakers still betting on IC engines | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Battery electric vehicles might be dominating the news but it's the internal combustion engine that will still be powering the majority of new vehicles for the coming decade and perhaps even beyond. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss carmakers and the paths they've taken to keep the internal combustion engine firing on all cylinders. Welcome to Episode 10 of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime.

]]> Battery electric vehicles might be dominating the news but it's the internal combustion engine that will still be powering the majority of new vehicles for the coming decade and perhaps even beyond. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss carmakers and the paths they've taken to keep the internal combustion engine firing on all cylinders. Welcome to Episode 10 of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime.

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-15173721 Sat, 01 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0530 2195 Internal Combustion Engines (ICE), Emission Norms, Hybrids, Fuel Efficiency, Turbo Petrol, Diesel, Maruti, Toyota, Mahindra, Powertrain 1 10 full false The ultimate guide to buying an EV | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India The ultimate guide to buying an EV | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India The future might be electric but should you make the switch to an EV today? Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss the joys (and pains) of EV ownership, and all the options available in the latest Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime.  

]]> The future might be electric but should you make the switch to an EV today? Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss the joys (and pains) of EV ownership, and all the options available in the latest Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime.  

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-15128273 Sat, 25 May 2024 11:00:00 +0530 2926 Electrification, Transportation, Urban, Policies, Sustainability, Infrastructure, Renewable, Grid 1 9 full false The curious case of the Maruti Suzuki Jimny | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India The curious case of the Maruti Suzuki Jimny | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India The Maruti Suzuki Jimny was amongst the most talked about launches of 2023 but within a year of launch sales have dropped to low triple digit figures. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss what went wrong in the latest Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime. 

]]> The Maruti Suzuki Jimny was amongst the most talked about launches of 2023 but within a year of launch sales have dropped to low triple digit figures. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss what went wrong in the latest Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime. 

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-15084883 Sat, 18 May 2024 11:00:00 +0530 1217 Jimny, Maruti, Sales, Discounts, Thar, Off-road engine, Electrification 1 8 full false Which cars sold and those that didn't in FY24 | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Which cars sold and those that didn't in FY24 | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Passenger vehicle sales have grown to a record 4.2 million units in FY24. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ravi Bhatia - President and Director, JATO Dynamics India - break down the numbers, discuss the winners and losers, and talk of emerging trends in the Indian car market in the latest Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime.

]]> Passenger vehicle sales have grown to a record 4.2 million units in FY24. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ravi Bhatia - President and Director, JATO Dynamics India - break down the numbers, discuss the winners and losers, and talk of emerging trends in the Indian car market in the latest Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime.

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-15046685 Sat, 11 May 2024 11:00:00 +0530 2325 SUVs, Hatchbacks, Sedans, Indian Car Market 1 7 full false Beijing Auto Show: The Cars and Carmakers You Should Know Of | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Beijing Auto Show: The Cars and Carmakers You Should Know Of | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Autocar India’s Shapur Kotwal is back from a visit to Auto China 2024 in Beijing. He talks of the cars and carmakers of interest to us in India in conversation with Sergius Barretto in the latest Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime.

]]> Autocar India’s Shapur Kotwal is back from a visit to Auto China 2024 in Beijing. He talks of the cars and carmakers of interest to us in India in conversation with Sergius Barretto in the latest Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime.

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-15006541 Sat, 04 May 2024 11:30:00 +0530 1274 China Auto Show, Chinese cars, Chinese Automakers, Chinese car models, Chinese Electric Cars, EV, 1 6 full false MG’s New Product Onslaught - EVs, Plug-in Hybrids & More | Deep Drive Podcast | ​⁠Autocar India MG’s New Product Onslaught - EVs, Plug-in Hybrids & More | Deep Drive Podcast | ​⁠Autocar India MG Motor's parent company SAIC and India's JSW Group have entered into a strategic joint venture to form JSW MG Motor India Pvt. Ltd. What does the move entail and what products can we expect from a revitalized MG Motor? Hormazd Sorabjee and Sergius Barretto discuss in the latest Autocar Deep Drive Podcast.

]]> MG Motor's parent company SAIC and India's JSW Group have entered into a strategic joint venture to form JSW MG Motor India Pvt. Ltd. What does the move entail and what products can we expect from a revitalized MG Motor? Hormazd Sorabjee and Sergius Barretto discuss in the latest Autocar Deep Drive Podcast.

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-14964672 Sat, 27 Apr 2024 10:30:00 +0530 1278 MG Motors, Morris Garages, JSW, MG Hector, MG Comet, MG Sonet, 1 5 full false Ford's Return To India - New Everest Could Be The Start | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Ford's Return To India - New Everest Could Be The Start | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India On this episode of Autocar Deep Drive, Hormazd Sorabjee and Sergius Barretto discuss what's fuelling the buzz about Ford's return to India, why Ford stopped sales in the first place and what to expect in the future. 

]]> On this episode of Autocar Deep Drive, Hormazd Sorabjee and Sergius Barretto discuss what's fuelling the buzz about Ford's return to India, why Ford stopped sales in the first place and what to expect in the future. 

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-14922028 Sat, 20 Apr 2024 11:30:00 +0530 1165 Ford, Ford India, Everest, Mahindra, Automotive news, Ford Endeavour, 1 4 full false Badge Engineering: Why Do Carmakers Share Models? | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Badge Engineering: Why Do Carmakers Share Models? | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India The new Urban Cruiser Taisor is Toyota's version of the Maruti Suzuki Fronx. The Invicto is Maruti's version of the Toyota Innova Hycross. The Terrano was Nissan's version of the Renault Duster. The list of badge engineered products is long. But why do carmakers share models? That's the top of discussion on this week's Deep Drive podcast. Hormazd Sorabjee and Sergius Barretto weigh in.

]]> The new Urban Cruiser Taisor is Toyota's version of the Maruti Suzuki Fronx. The Invicto is Maruti's version of the Toyota Innova Hycross. The Terrano was Nissan's version of the Renault Duster. The list of badge engineered products is long. But why do carmakers share models? That's the top of discussion on this week's Deep Drive podcast. Hormazd Sorabjee and Sergius Barretto weigh in.

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-14880928 Sat, 13 Apr 2024 12:30:00 +0530 1192 Maruti Suzuki, Toyota, Taisor, Fronx, Badge Engineering, Brezza, Urban Cruiser, Nissan, Renault, 1 3 full false Can Renault and Nissan fight back in India? | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Can Renault and Nissan fight back in India? | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Alliance partners Renault and Nissan have had a quiet few years in India but a fresh USD 600 million investment which includes the launch of 6 new models could just put the carmakers back on the map. Autocar India Editor Hormazd Sorabjee and Autocar Professional Editor Ketan Thakkar analyse Renault and Nissan’s India innings so far and decode what the future holds for them in India.

]]> Alliance partners Renault and Nissan have had a quiet few years in India but a fresh USD 600 million investment which includes the launch of 6 new models could just put the carmakers back on the map. Autocar India Editor Hormazd Sorabjee and Autocar Professional Editor Ketan Thakkar analyse Renault and Nissan’s India innings so far and decode what the future holds for them in India.

]]> Autocar India Buzzsprout-14837387 Sat, 06 Apr 2024 09:30:00 +0530 1800 Renault, Nissan, India, SUV, New Car, Auto market analysis, Indian Automotive Industry, 1 2 full false Making 35kpl a reality - Maruti's plans to go big with hybrids | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Making 35kpl a reality - Maruti's plans to go big with hybrids | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India At a time when rivals are betting entirely on EVs, Maruti Suzuki has chalked out plans to go big with hybrids. Hormazd Sorabjee and Sergius Barretto discuss the rationale and the story behind the news.

]]> At a time when rivals are betting entirely on EVs, Maruti Suzuki has chalked out plans to go big with hybrids. Hormazd Sorabjee and Sergius Barretto discuss the rationale and the story behind the news.

]]> Deep Drive By Autocar India Buzzsprout-14777459 Wed, 27 Mar 2024 14:30:00 +0530 1211 Maruti Suzuki, Hybrid Series Engines, Hybrid Engines, EVs, Electric Vehicles, Toyota, Honda, 1 1 full false