evo India Podcast

When will the GLS come to India? Launch plans for A-Class Limousine & GLA showcased at Auto Expo 2020? Response to the just-launched GLE, growth of the AMG business in India (50% growth despite the slowdown last year), A35 AMG, and much more in this chat with Mercedes-Benz India boss Martin Schwenk. Speaking to Sirish Chandran, Martin Schwenk also talks about how they're dealing with the new chall...

Skoda India's director for sales, marketing and after sales, Zac Hollis, talks to editor Sirish Chandran about the ed's favourite car 👉 the OctyRS. Zac confirms that only 3 cars of the RS 245 are available, all in blue, so hurry if you're keen on owning one of the nicest FWD enthusiast cars out there 👉 Zac also answers viewers questions about upcoming cars: the Karoq, the Kamiq, the VisionIN SUV...

Will Volkswagen India bring an electric SUV to India? What are the plans for the Taigun mid-size SUV? What are the confidence levels for the India 2.0 project? The motorsport plans for India? How is the brand re-shaping itself for 🇮🇳 and much more! Ed Sirish Chandran caught up with Steffen Knapp, director of VW passenger cars India to talk upcoming cars, SUVs, even the Golf and importantly what VW...

Tata Motors VP of design, Pratap Bose talks to ed Sirish Chandran on the life of an automotive designer in these days of the lockdown and how he is managing the Tata Motors design team of 180 people spread across the UK, Italy and India. In the latest #evoConversations he talks 👉 Tata Motors' Auto Expo stars including the Sierra EV concept, HBX concept, Winger, Prima and more 👉 WFH and managing...

Jatin Ahuja set up Big Boy Toyz from scratch and today they are India's largest seller of pre-owned luxury, sports and exotic cars. He talks to Ed, Sirish Chandran on the (used) exotic market, the prices for used Bentleys vs Rolls-Royce, how much he sold a Ferrari F12 for, the most affordable 911, and even bikes! Listen to him talk about: 👉 His entrepreneurial journey 👉 Business goals 👉 Big Boy...

Coronavirus & the auto industry + Geneva highlights | Thrill of Driving Podcast #xx | evo India In this episode of the Thrill of Driving podcast, we talk about how coronavirus or COVID-19 is disrupting the Indian automotive industry. Everything from supply chains to demand has been affected and it has hit the industry hard, especially since this comes at a time when the switch from BS4 to BS6 is t...

In this episode of the Thrill of Driving podcast, we discuss the all-new Toyota Vellfire, it's rivals including the Kia Carnival and the Mercedes-Benz V-Class. We discuss the Toyota Camry Hybrid, Jehan Daruvala's recent appointment at the Redbull Junior Team and other happenings in the automotive and motorsport community.

What cars, concepts, electric vehicles and bikes you must see at #AutoExpo2020 ? In this special Thrill of Driving podcast editor Sirish Chandran and editor at large Adil Jal Darukhanawala list out their best of show. Some of the show stars are on expected lines - the Tata #Sierra concept, Kia #Sonet , Hyundai #Creta , MG #Gloster and more. But why does Adil rate the Mahindra Atom so highly? Watch...

In this special podcast, we talk to Sirish Vissa about Volkswagen Motorsport India and the journey it has had over the last 10 years. Starting out with the Polo Cup, it graduated to the Vento Cup, then the Ameo Cup with locally built cars and now this year, the Polo Cup will return. Sirish talks about the challenges his team face, as well as challenges to motorsport in India. He also talks about h...

Triumph and #Bajaj have signed off a deal that opens up a vast array of scope for both brands, given their unique and distinct identities. A range of Triumph motorcycles from 200cc to 750cc will be a result of this #alliance and in a couple of years we're going to a see a Triumph priced below Rs 2 lakh! 'Bossman' Adil Jal Darukhanawala and ed Sirish Chandran give the best perspective on this deal....

It has been an action packed week with the grueling 12-day #Dakar2020 concluding with 57-year-old Carlos Sainz and Californian Ricky Brabec taking top honours. We also tell you all you need to know about upcoming bike tests and exciting new cars we drove this week. Apart from some additional tech talk, Abhishek has also spotted something funky. What could it be? . In the podcast: Abhishek Wairagad...

Not much has happened lately and the holiday season is still spilling over at #evoIndia & Fast Bikes India. But that does not mean we haven’t ridden/driven enough. In fact, Aatish and Abhishek have been spending a lot of quality time with their own motorcycles — KTM 390 Duke, Hero Xpulse 200 and Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled. The baldies talk about how it is to own a KTM or a Ducati, while the GTO...

Welcome to the first #ThrillofDriving podcast of 2020. We kickstart #NewYear2020 by shedding light on the 2020 #DakarRally that begins today in Saudi Arabia. Which Indian teams are participating? What are the last minute changes the teams are making? Our magazines are out too! The cover of the evo India January issue features the best lot of drivers cars tested on road and track in the #eCOTY test...

It has been an eventful year for team #evoIndia and we've bundled up tonnes of memories from 2019 before we head into #NewYear2020. In the last #podcast of this year, we reignite talks on some of the best shoots we've done in 2019 and also discuss the happenings from the auto industry which is going through a major overhaul. BS6 norms kick in four months from now, and that's why carmakers are chan...

In this episode of the Thrill of Driving Podcast, we breakdown everything you need to know about the Audi Q8. Audi's flagship SUV is headed to India next year and we have gotten our hands on it in Dubai. The second car we talk about in this podcast is the Hyundai Aura. A compact sedan that will be sold alongside the Xcent, the Aura bring to the table more features, flashier styling and a new turbo...

For this week's Thrill of Driving podcast, editor Sirish Chandran sits down with Harley-Davidson's senior designer Chetaan Shedjale, the man who styled the Harley-Davidson Street 750, Street Rod and most recently the Bronx. Based at H-D's headquarters in Milwaukee, Chetaan is one of the very few Indian designers working with a global manufacturer and he talks about his journey starting with a degr...

We talk to #PratapBose, the man helming Tata Motors' design teams about everything to do with car design. Right from what sort of education a budding young designer needs, to how Tata's design has evolved over the years and even the designers he finds most inspirational - this podcast has it all. We met him at the recent #TataAltroz drive and Pratap was his cheerful, candid self as usual. What do...

In this episode of the #ThrillofDrivingPodcast, we talk about the upcoming #TataAltroz and what it means for Tata Motors. The invite came in the mail that very morning! The Ed then weighs in with what he thinks of the #TeslaCybertruck, along with his views of the Aston Martin DBX and the SUVs he saw at the LA Motor Show last week as well as the new Honda City. Want more #ThrillOfDriving videos? Su...

In this week's #podcast, we talk about getting astride the new #UltravioletteF77, a proper performance oriented #electricmotorcycle. We also break down the latest from the #LAMotorShow including the crazy new #TeslaCybertruck, the #AstonMartinDBX and the new #MercedesMaybachGLS600. That's not all, Triumph will be launching a new #motorcycleinIndia on the eve of #IndiaBike Week and we reveal what i...

In this week’s Thrill of Driving podcast, we get Abhishek back in the studio thanks to popular demand. The team talks about everything they have been up to in the last week, starting with the launch of the Ultraviolette F77 electric motorcycle. Cool name, looks cool as well but how much potential does it actually have? We also get our hands on the all-new Audi A6, the first all-new product from Au...

This week's Thrill of Driving podcast is all about motorcycles with our in-house motorcycle specialist, Abhishek Wairagade joining Sirish and Aatish in the studio. From his experience riding the 790 Duke and the Street Triple RS (reviews in November 2019 issue), his take on the much-awaited 390 Adventure and 250 Adventure to the hottest motorcycles at EICMA 2019, there's a lot Abhishek has to say....

What an afternoon we had in company of Adil Jal Darukhanawala, a pioneer in Indian automotive journalism scene, award winning author and the Editor-in-Chief at Fast Bikes India magazine. Known fondly as 'Bossman', Adil narrates how the auto industry evolved ever since its existence in India and how automotive magazines started gaining momentum in early nineties. He has been the founding editor of...

We talk to Roland Bouchara about the PSA Group and Citroen’s plans in India, right from their first car, the C5 Aircross to the entirely new platform being created for India. The podcast also dives deep in to the connection with Tata Consultancy Services, and attempts to shed light on what they bring to the table. The conversation takes place in the Citroen hospitality lounge, at the Spain round o...

Over the last week, we have ridden and driven some epic machines. First up is the KTM 790 Duke, the latest and greatest motorcycle from the Austrian motorcycle maker in India. We've also driven the Porsche Cayenne Coupe in the south of France. The Turbo variant, with close to 550bhp is absolutely mental and looks great too. We also talk about what's happening in the industry: explaining the Ford a...

The anniversary issue is not only about the Thrill of Driving but riding too! Featuring the exotic sports tourer from Varese, Italy and a muscle bike from the land of gas-guzzling V8s. We talk about what makes the Turismo Veloce and FTR 1200 so special.