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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!
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- Tata Cars: One Year of Going Solo: The Gains, Gaps & Challenges | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India · 43 min · Temporada 1 Episódio 136On October 1, 2025, Tata Motors demerged into two entities: Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd and TML Commercial Vehicles Ltd (TMLCV). In this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive…
- Can Jeep and Citroen get back on track? | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India · 31 min · Temporada 1 Episódio 135Stellantis has announced a fresh Rs 4,000 crore investment in India which includes 12 launches from Jeep and Citroen by 2030. On this episode of the Autocar Deep Driive Podcast…
- Why hybrids are suddenly in the limelight | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India · 41 min · Temporada 1 Episódio 134There’s a slew of hybrid cars and SUVs beings readied for launch in India. While battery electrics remain the end goal, why are carmakers rethinking their powertrain strategies…
- From India to the world - Auto exports at record highs | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India · 47 min · Temporada 1 Episódio 133India-made car exports are on course to surpass the one-million mark this year. On this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime, Sergius…
- Hot new cars coming this festive season | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India · 26 min · Temporada 1 Episódio 132Car buyers will be left spoilt for choice this festive season with a slew of important new models all set for launch. On this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by…
- The great divide: India’s top 6 carmakers vs the rest | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India · 29 min · Temporada 1 Episódio 131Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Mahindra, Hyundai, Kia and Toyota combined have well over 90 percent share of India's car market, leaving the remaining players with a minuscule share…
- Chinese carmakers on an upmarket drive | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India · 23 min · Temporada 1 Episódio 130A whole host of Chinese cars are headed to India and all of them will be premium products. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor…
- Inside Ather’s plan to go mainstream | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India · 28 min · Temporada 1 Episódio 129Ather is entering a new phase of growth, with its new scooter, the Konarc, new EL platform, a new manufacturing plant and a growing product portfolio aimed at taking the brand…
- The big picture on small cars | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India · 27 min · Temporada 1 Episódio 1282025's GST reduction on sub-4m cars has spurred demand for hatchbacks, compact sedans and compact SUVs. What does the renewed interest in small cars mean and can sales sustain?…
- Skoda and JSW’s potential JV - What’s driving the deal? | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India · 28 min · Temporada 1 Episódio 127The JSW Group is in talks with Skoda-Volkswagen for a potential JV in India. What's in it for both parties? Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor…
- The lowdown on pickups | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India · 26 min · Temporada 1 Episódio 126Lifestyle pickups might make up a minuscule share of car sales in India but over the past month we've seen the debut of two models - Toyota's Hilux and Mahindra's Scorpio…
- What's next for Kia in India | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India · 28 min · Temporada 1 Episódio 125Kia has had a strong run in 2026 on the back of the gen 2 Seltos' success. On this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime, Hormazd Sorabjee…
- Audi India’s comeback plan | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India · 28 min · Temporada 1 Episódio 124After years on the sidelines, Audi India is finally in attack mode with their most ambitious product offensive in over a decade, with six all-new locally assembled models planned…
- Decoding Honda 2-Wheelers' premium strategy for India | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India · 35 min · Temporada 1 Episódio 123At 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…
- Plugging in to PHEVs | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India · 31 min · Temporada 1 Episódio 122JSW 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…
- Is Delhi’s EV policy the start of the end for ICE bikes? | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India · 25 min · Temporada 1 Episódio 121The 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…
- What it takes to drive across 13 countries | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India · 38 min · Temporada 1 Episódio 120We'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…
- How 4x4 shapes brand image | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India · 33 min · Temporada 1 Episódio 1194x4s 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…
- China's growing influence on the cars we buy | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India · 35 min · Temporada 1 Episódio 118On this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional…
- How flex fuel vehicles impact your pocket | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India · 28 min · Temporada 1 Episódio 117E85 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…
- Findings from Resale Value Study - Over 11,000 cars analysed | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India · 36 min · Temporada 1 Episódio 116Conducted 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…
- The rise of premium scooters in India | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India · 33 min · Temporada 1 Episódio 115The Indian scooter market is undergoing a major transformation. Once dominated by practical 110cc family scooters, buyers are increasingly shifting towards more powerful…
- How Tata gave Jeep India a lifeline | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India · 30 min · Temporada 1 Episódio 114At 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…
- Flex fuel future - What E85 and E100 mean for you | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India · 27 min · Temporada 1 Episódio 113The 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…
- The white spaces in India’s car market | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India · 31 min · Temporada 1 Episódio 112With 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…
- Why EV platforms could get engines | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India · 31 min · Temporada 1 Episódio 111Electric vehicle sales haven’t matched early projections, leaving carmakers with billions invested in dedicated EV platforms. Now, a new solution is emerging - converting…
- What’s next for Nissan in India? | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India · 24 min · Temporada 1 Episódio 110Nissan 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…
- The great Indian fuel reset | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India · 41 min · Temporada 1 Episódio 109The 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…
- FY26's record two-wheeler sales: The real winners & losers |Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India · 20 min · Temporada 1 Episódio 108India'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…
- Breaking down FY26's record car sales | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India · 41 min · Temporada 1 Episódio 107India'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…
- What is Toyota's India game plan? | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India · 27 min · Temporada 1 Episódio 106Toyota 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…
- The question of brand vs product | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India · 34 min · Temporada 1 Episódio 105What 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…
- The Tata Nexon's dream run | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India · 28 min · Temporada 1 Episódio 104The 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…
- Why carmakers are betting on flexible platforms | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India · 39 min · Temporada 1 Episódio 103Battery 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…
- Decoding JSW Group's automotive play | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India · 30 min · Temporada 1 Episódio 102The 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…
- Maruti finally goes electric | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India · 37 min · Temporada 1 Episódio 101Maruti 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…
- Indian automakers in overdrive | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India · 52 min · Temporada 1 Episódio 100Indian 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…
- Duster Hybrid, Innova Crysta future, KTM scooter & more | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India · 45 min · Temporada 1 Episódio 99This 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…
- India-EU FTA and its impact on the Indian auto industry | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India · 28 min · Temporada 1 Episódio 98The 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…
- Why the Renault Duster’s return is a big deal | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India · 45 min · Temporada 1 Episódio 97The 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…
- TVS' ride to number 3 in the world | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India · 25 min · Temporada 1 Episódio 96TVS 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…
- The new cars that will shape 2026 | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India · 42 min · Temporada 1 Episódio 952026 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…
- India’s Car Story: 25 Years into the New Millennium | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India · 42 min · Temporada 1 Episódio 94We'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…
- 2025 Bike sales: What was hot, what was not and what's coming up | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India · 51 min · Temporada 1 Episódio 93Two-wheeler sales crossed the 20 million milestone in 2025. Rishaad Mody - Editor - Bikes, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - break down the…
- Goodbye 2025 - Recapping the automotive highlights of the year | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India · 51 min · Temporada 1 Episódio 92As 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…
- Mid-size SUV battle intensifies | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India · 29 min · Temporada 1 Episódio 91There'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…
- Return of the Sierra and it’s impact | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India · 39 min · Temporada 1 Episódio 90Tata 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…
- New cars, secret models and future roadmap | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India · 46 min · Temporada 1 Episódio 89With 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…
- Why these good cars aren’t so popular | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India · 28 min · Temporada 1 Episódio 88On this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar…
- The new age of carmaker partnerships | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India · 41 min · Temporada 1 Episódio 87News of collaborations, shared development, technical tie-ups and strategic investments between carmakers have become increasingly frequent over the past few years. On this…
