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   S1 · E127 · 29 Aug 2026 · 28 min

   Skoda and JSW’s potential JV - What’s driving the deal? | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India​

   The 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, Autocar Professional - discuss in this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime. Views expressed in this podcast belong solely to the speakers.

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   S1 · E126 · 22 Aug 2026 · 26 min

   The lowdown on pickups | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India ​

   Lifestyle 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 Lifestyler - that have put the spotlight on the segment. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss the new models and why pickups could see increased interest.

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   S1 · E125 · 15 Aug 2026 · 28 min

   What's next for Kia in India | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India

   Kia 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 - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss how the Korean carmaker is preparing for the next phase of growth in India.

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   S1 · E124 · 8 Aug 2026 · 28 min

   Audi India’s comeback plan | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India

   After 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 over the next 18 months. Homazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India, talk on the comeback of the four rings on this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime.

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   S1 · E123 · 1 Aug 2026 · 35 min

   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.

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   S1 · E121 · 18 Jul 2026 · 25 min

   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.

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   S1 · E120 · 11 Jul 2026 · 38 min

   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...

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   S1 · E119 · 4 Jul 2026 · 33 min

   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.

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   S1 · E118 · 27 Jun 2026 · 35 min

   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.

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    S1 · E117 · 20 Jun 2026 · 28 min

    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.