Deep Drive | Autocar India
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!
Episodes
78 episodes
Star cars from 2025 Munich Motorshow | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India
The Munich Motorshow (formally IAA Mobility 2025) had lots to wow. Show attendees Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss the best of the show and the models headed to India in ...
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Season 1
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Episode 78
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44:36
The name game | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India
How much bearing does a car's name have on its success? That's the topic of discussion on this week's Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime. Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - and Avik Chattopadhyay - Found...
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Season 1
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Episode 77
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34:18
Celebrating 20 years of the Maruti Swift | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India
2025 marks 20 years of the Maruti Suzuki Swift. How has the lovable hatchback evolved, what it’s done for Maruti and what lies ahead is the topic of this week’s episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast. Joining Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autoc...
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Season 1
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Episode 76
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51:45
How the Innova built Toyota in India | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India
The Toyota Innova has completed 20 years in India. In 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 - look back a...
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Season 1
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Episode 75
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35:30
Mahindra’s new platform ready for ICE, EV and Hybrid | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India
At its annual Independence Day extravaganza, Mahindra debuted its all-new monocoque platform called NU_IQ. It is completely modular and will underpin a host of SUVs in the mid-segment, both above and below the 4-metre mark. Hormazd Sorabjee - E...
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Season 1
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Episode 74
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45:11
The truth behind the switch to E20 ethanol fuel | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India
India has switched almost entirely to E20 fuel, a good five years ahead of the original 2030 timeline. Why is the move to E20 significant and why has it caused an uproar amongst motorists in India? Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and...
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Season 1
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Episode 73
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39:56
Riding the change: How India’s two-wheeler industry is evolving | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India
India is the world's largest two-wheeler market but changes in regulations, the advent of EVs and evolving buyer behaviour over the past few years have had far reaching implications on prices and volumes. Rishaad Mody - Editor - Bikes, Au...
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Season 1
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Episode 72
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36:40
Why the India-UK FTA is a big deal for (high end) car buyers | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India
India and UK have signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) that, among other things, brings down duties on car imports. On this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India...
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Season 1
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Episode 71
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29:57
Why everyone's talking about Tesla in India | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India
After years of speculation, Tesla has finally come to India. How big a deal is Tesla's India entry? Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss on this episode of the Autocar ...
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Season 1
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Episode 70
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28:59
What do Indian car buyers really value? | Deep Drive Podcast Ep. 69 | Autocar India
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 Indian car buyers really value. Be it car feature...
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Season 1
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Episode 69
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45:22
What's up at Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki and Kawasaki in India? | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India
Japan's two-wheeler manufacturers are not just an intrinsic part of the Indian two-wheeler industry but also helped establish it. But at a time when Indian manufacturers are raising the game and startups have the potential to disrupt, Jap...
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Season 1
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Episode 68
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36:14
Tata Motors at 80: The highs, the lows and the road ahead | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India
This special episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime is all about Tata Motors - its early years as a truck maker, journey as a carmaker, meteoric rise up the sales charts and also what's in store for the future...
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Season 1
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Episode 67
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1:04:44
Crunching car sales in FY25 | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India
On this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime, Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - analyse car sales for FY25 and talk data, trends and the w...
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Season 1
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Episode 66
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50:19
Why star ratings aren’t the ultimate stamp of safety | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India
Crash test ratings have made safety a talking point, but are we viewing the bigger picture? Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - weigh in on this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Po...
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Season 1
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Episode 65
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40:20
Why carmakers are planning to go big on hybrids | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India
While electric vehicles might hold the key to a zero emissions mobility future, consumer demand so far has been way short of projections. At the same time, interest in hybrids is growing sharply. On this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcas...
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Season 1
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Episode 64
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38:12
How Hyundai plans to get back in the fast lane | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India
Hyundai's sales in India have seen a decline with the carmaker even ceding its long held number 2 position in the market over the past few months. What's caused the drop in sales and how does Hyundai plan to fight back? Hormazd Sorabjee -...
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Season 1
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Episode 63
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39:52
Mahindra's hybrid plans, UK FTA impact on car prices & more | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India
Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - answer your automotive questions in this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime.
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Season 1
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Episode 62
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27:48
The Car Features Arms Race: Innovation to Excess | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India
Manufacturers are in a game of oneupmanship with features and buyers are loving it. Comfort, convenience and tech features that wow have the power to sway buying decisions. Which are the hot features and which are a step too far? Hormazd ...
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Season 1
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Episode 61
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33:02
Legacy giants & startups battle for electric 2-wheeler supremacy | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India
Electric two-wheeler sales in India touched a record high of 1.15 million units in FY25 and a deeper look at the best sellers' list will reveal a tug of war between startups and legacy manufacturers. Rishaad Mody - Editor, Bikes at Autocar Indi...
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Season 1
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Episode 60
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38:07
What's driving TVS' incredible growth? | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India
TVS Motor Company shifts from commuter dominance to premium ambition with EVs, CNG tech, 300cc bikes, and Norton’s revival. On this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime, Rishaad Mody - Editor, Bikes at...
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Season 1
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Episode 59
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35:58
Another Chinese brand joins India's EV race I Deep Drive Podcast I Autocar India
Stellantis is set to bring Chinese EV maker Leapmotor to India later this year. In this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast, Hormazd Sorabjee ⁃ Editor, Autocar India ⁃ & Ketan Thakkar ⁃ Editor,Autocar Professional ⁃ discuss China'...
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Season 1
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Episode 58
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28:15
Luxury car sales hit a record high | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India
Luxury car sales crossed 50,000 units for the first time in FY25. What's driving the demand and which manufacturers are leading the luxe race? Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss...
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Season 1
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Episode 57
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40:30
Six automakers rule India’s roads – and shut out rivals | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India
India’s top 6 carmakers make up a whopping 94% of sales leaving the 10 other mass manufacturers with only 6% of the pie. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss the situation on...
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Season 1
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Episode 56
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39:17
Nissan's fight for relevance | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India
Nissan has had a tough few years of dropping sales, leadership churn and financial woes. However, the Japanese carmaker is ready with a comeback plan which extends to its India business. On this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered...
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Season 1
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Episode 55
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26:35
Why CNG is becoming the fuel of choice for many | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India
CNG cars outsold diesels in India for the very first time in FY25. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss what's driving the surge in demand in this episode of the Autocar Dee...
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Season 1
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Episode 54
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