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EICMA 2026 saw a big showing from Indian manufacturers, with exciting new motorcycles, global ambitions and plenty of action in the middleweight segment. On this week's episode of Deep Drive, powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime, Rishaad Mody and Ketan Thakkar discuss the biggest highlights from the show. They also discuss the growing Chinese competition, the impact of 40% GST on premium motorcycles and what lies ahead for India's two-wheeler industry. Views expressed in this podcast belong solel...

The new Renault Duster Hybrid has arrived with aggressive pricing, an impressive hybrid powertrain and plenty riding on its shoulders. But can it revive the Duster nameplate and put Renault back in the game in India? On this episode of Deep Drive, Hormazd Sorabjee and Sergius Barretto discuss the Duster Hybrid's strengths and shortcomings, its pricing, driving experience and how it stacks up against rivals like the Maruti Grand Vitara and Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder. They also look at Renau...

On October 1, 2025, Tata Motors demerged into two entities: Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd and TML Commercial Vehicles Ltd (TMLCV). In this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Prime, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss the passenger vehicle business, what's gone right and what hasn't since the demerger.

Stellantis has announced a fresh Rs 4,000 crore investment in India which includes 12 launches from Jeep and Citroen by 2030. On this episode of the Autocar Deep Driive Podcast powered by Kotak Prime, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss the models that could come our way, and Stellantis' plans to turn things around for Jeep and Citroen in India.

There’s a slew of hybrid cars and SUVs beings readied for launch in India. While battery electrics remain the end goal, why are carmakers rethinking their powertrain strategies to include hybrids and which are the models in the pipeline? Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss on this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Prime.