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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 · 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 · E122 · 25 Jul 2026 · 31 min

   Plugging in to PHEVs | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India

   JSW 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. Later this year, BYD will be launch the Seal U PHEV in India. What's driving the interest in PHEVs and are plug-in hybrids an ideal solution for India? Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss in this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Ko...

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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 · 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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