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Deep Drive | Autocar India

Deep Drive | Autocar India

Autocar India 114 Episodes Aug 8, 2026

Deep Drive by Autocar India goes beyond the headlines to uncover untold stories shaping the automotive landscape. Hosted by editor Hormazd Sorabjee and the seasoned editorial team, the podcast explores industry trends, insider insights, and exclusive interviews with automotive leaders. It offers a deep dive into all things automotive, from the latest developments to behind-the-scenes perspectives.

Episodes

Audi India’s comeback plan | Deep Drive Podcast  | Autocar India
Audi India’s comeback plan | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Aug 8, 2026 1653 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 K
Decoding Honda 2-Wheelers' premium strategy for India | Deep Drive Podcast  | Autocar India
Decoding Honda 2-Wheelers' premium strategy for India | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Aug 1, 2026 2115 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 expr
Plugging in to PHEVs | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India
Plugging in to PHEVs | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Jul 25, 2026 1840 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 - Ma
Is Delhi’s EV policy the start of the end for ICE bikes? | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India
Is Delhi’s EV policy the start of the end for ICE bikes? | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Jul 18, 2026 1498 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
What it takes to drive across 13 countries | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India
What it takes to drive across 13 countries | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Jul 11, 2026 2264 We've just completed a mega 19,000km drive from Pune to Prague in a Skoda Kylaq. It's a time as good as any to talk about the joys (and challenges) of inter-country and inter-continental drives. On this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Rahul Kakar - Manager, Special Projects, Autocar India - discuss
How 4x4 shapes brand image | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India
How 4x4 shapes brand image | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Jul 4, 2026 2009  4x4s make up just a minuscule portion of overall sales in India but have an outsized impact on product appeal. 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 how 4x4 go beyond adding capability and help share brand identities. 
China's growing influence on the cars we buy | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India
China's growing influence on the cars we buy | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Jun 27, 2026 2083 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 China's influence on the cars we buy and how Chinese trends resonate with Indian buyers.  
How flex fuel vehicles impact your pocket | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India
How flex fuel vehicles impact your pocket | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Jun 20, 2026 1691 E85 fuel has just been introduced in India. We've tested a Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 FFV on E20 and E85 and the findings are quite revealing. On this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Rishaad Mody - Editor - Bikes, Autocar India - discuss the test, if there's an economic case for E85 and the concern over h
Findings from Resale Value Study - Over 11,000 cars analysed | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India
Findings from Resale Value Study - Over 11,000 cars analysed | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Jun 13, 2026 2175 Conducted in association with Spinny, the fourth edition of Autocar India's Used Car Study analyses real-world resale values across a broad spectrum of vehicles. On this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime,  Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - and Saumil Shah - Editor, Vehicle Evaluation, Autocar India - break down the numbers, discuss the
The rise of premium scooters in India | Deep Drive Podcast  | Autocar India
The rise of premium scooters in India | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India Jun 6, 2026 1969 The Indian scooter market is undergoing a major transformation. Once dominated by practical 110cc family scooters, buyers are increasingly shifting towards more powerful, feature-rich and premium 125cc scooters. In fact, the 125cc segment is now on the verge of overtaking the 110cc category in sales. Rishaad Mody and Ketan Thakkar discuss the changing dynamics of the scooter market.
How Tata gave Jeep India a lifeline | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India
How Tata gave Jeep India a lifeline | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India May 30, 2026 1829 At its 2026 Investor Day, Stellantis announced plans to leverage global partnerships for its next-gen models. An announcement of particular interest was of a future Jeep to be built on a Tata Motors platform. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss the development and what it means for Jeep and Tata. 
Flex fuel future - What E85 and E100 mean for you | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India
Flex fuel future - What E85 and E100 mean for you | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India May 23, 2026 1597 The Indian government is accelerating the shift to higher ethanol fuel blends like E25 and E85 to cut oil imports, lower emissions and support energy security. But what does this transition mean for motorists, engines, fuel efficiency and running costs? Hormazd  Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss the real-world impact of the ethanol p

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