Beyond The Dream
Beyond the Dream is a podcast brought to you by Brego, where we interview people from different walks of life who have one thing in common - They never gave up on their dreams.
Beyond The Dream
Beyond The Dream | Ep 07 | The Autocar India Story | Hormazd Sorabjee ft. Autocar India
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In this episode of Beyond the Dream, we sit down with Hormazd Sorabjee, the man who built Autocar India into the country’s most trusted automotive voice.
From rallying Fiats and dropping out of college to launching Autocar India in 1999, Hormazd shares how he bootstrapped a brand on credibility when everyone else was chasing hype. We dive into the evolution of the business, from magazines and classifieds to YouTube and IP-led events- and the story behind the Spinny acquisition.
Hormazd also breaks down the state of India’s auto industry: the SUV wave, why hatchbacks are dying, EV myths vs reality, China’s battery edge, and how legacy brands still outpace flashy startups. This is a rare, straight-talking conversation on leadership, vision, and building credibility that lasts.
0:00 – 5:00- Early life & first love for cars
5:00 – 10:00- Getting into auto journalism
10:00 – 15:00- Launching Autocar India
15:00 – 20:00- Building the team & culture
20:00 – 25:00- Credibility vs clickbait
25:00 – 30:00- Business model & growth
30:00 – 35:00- Shift to digital & YouTube
35:00 – 40:00- Spinny acquisition & future plans
40:00 – 45:00- India’s car market today
45:00 – 50:00- EVs, China & new players
50:00 – 55:00- Policy, leadership & closing thoughts