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   S1 · E133 · 10 Oct 2026 · 47 minNew

   From India to the world - Auto exports at record highs | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India

   India-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 Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar discuss what's driving automotive exports from India and why they're a matter of survival for many manufacturers.

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   S1 · E132 · 3 Oct 2026 · 26 min

   Hot new cars coming this festive season | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India

   Car 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 Kotak Mahindra Prime, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss what's coming and why you should be interested.

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   S1 · E131 · 26 Sep 2026 · 29 min

   The great divide: India’s top 6 carmakers vs the rest | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India

   Maruti 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 to fight for. 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 top 6 players have big plans to go from strength to strength and the tough fight ahead for the other carm...

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   S1 · E130 · 19 Sep 2026 · 23 min

   Chinese carmakers on an upmarket drive | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India

   A 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, Autocar India - discuss China's upmarket push on 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 · E128 · 5 Sep 2026 · 27 min

   The big picture on small cars | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India​

   2025'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? 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.

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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.