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 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 K...

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 Aut...

 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...

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.

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. 

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.

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 t...

 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.  

 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.   

 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.   

 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 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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.  

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.  

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.

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.  

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 su...

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. 

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. 

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 Autoca...

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 w...

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.