Deep Drive | 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.

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. 

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 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. 

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...

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. 

 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.   

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.

 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.    

 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. 

 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 indus...

 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.  

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 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. 

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. 

 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. 

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 po...

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. 

 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.   

 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 Prof...

 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. 

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.   

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. 

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 partn...

 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.