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   Audi is entering Formula 1 in 2026, but this story dates back to the 1930s with Auto Union in Grand Prix racing. In this episode of the Evo India Podcast, we sit down with Adil Jal Darukhanawala to trace Audi’s incredible motorsport journey — from the legendary Auto Union Silver Arrows of the 1930s to modern-day dominance in rallying, Le Mans, touring cars, and now one of the new teams in Formula 1. We discuss Audi’s real F1 backstory, the Auto Union era, and pre-war Grand Prix racing. We also explore the politics, technology, and history that shaped German motorsport. Adil shares his…

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   1 Feb 2026 · 52 min

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   25 Jan 2026 · 1 hr 10 min

   10 years at Tata Motors with BTS insights on podcast with Vivek Srivatsa

   In this podcast with Vivek Srivatsa, Chief Commercial Officer at Tata Passenger Electric Mobility, we dive deep into the real life of a high-ranking executive in the Indian automotive industry. From early years at Maruti Suzuki, to Renault and then 10 years at Tata Motors we talk about the career graph, decisions, pressure, and vision that shape a company at scale.Speaking to editor Sirish Chandran, Vivek dives into his career journey across the industry, what he learned at each stage, and how those experiences helped him rise through the ranks and take on leadership roles at Tata Motors…

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   11 Jan 2026 · 56 min

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   21 Dec 2025 · 37 min

   ICOTY & IMOTY 2026: How the Jury Decided & Who Won

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   14 Dec 2025 · 52 min

   Top picks for Indian Car of the year 2026 on evo India podcast

   The best cars of 2025 is the subject of this week's evo India podcast with editor Sirish Chandran and executive editor Aatish Mishra. The duo, who also serve on the jury for the Indian Car of the Year drill down into the shortlist for the prestigious 2026 ICOTY including Premium Car of the Year and Green Car of the Year. ICOTY 2026 shortlist: Hyundai Creta Electric, Hyundai Venue, Škoda Kylaq, Kia Carens Clavis EV, Kia Syros, Mahindra XEV 9e, and Maruti Suzuki Victoris. They also clarify why the Tata Sierra, Mahindra XEV 9S, even the VinFast models aren’t in the shortlist. Watch this podcast…

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   Balbir Singh Dhillon, Brand Director, Audi India on plans for India and new cars | evo India podcast

   The Audi Q3 helped Audi India to become the first luxury car maker to breach that mark. In 2015, Audi hit 11,192 units. By 2020, that number was 1,693. The Q3 was the difference both times. Now the third-generation Audi Q3 is here, and Balbir Singh Dhillon, Brand Director of Audi India , sat down with Ed Sirish Chandran in Goa to talk through everything.This conversation covers the complete Audi India story, how a single car can make or break a luxury brand, what goes into a product launch three to four years before the first key is handed to a customer, and what Audi's most ambitious…

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   13 Sep 2026 · 55 min

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