2026 is shaping up to be an exciting year for car buyers and enthusiasts. 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 the most important cars set for launch in 2026 and what they mean for their respective manufacturers. 

We've completed 25 years of the new century so it's a time as good as any to look back and reflect on  how the Indian car market has evolved in the period. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - go from past to present in this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime.  

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Two-wheeler sales crossed the 20 million milestone in 2025. Rishaad Mody - Editor - Bikes, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - break down the numbers, discuss the stories behind the numbers and also discuss the road ahead in 2025. Welcome to episode 93 of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime. 

 As 2025 comes to an end, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - give a wrap up of the automotive year gone by. Welcome to Episode 92 of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime. 

 

 There's been a spurt of activity in the mid-size SUV segment with the arrival of the new Tata Sierra, second-gen Kia Seltos and Maruti Suzuki e Vitara, and there are even more models coming soon. What's driving the craze for mid-size SUVs and which carmakers readying their own challengers in the segment? Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss on the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime.  

 Tata Motors second attempt to take down Creta’s dominance comes with the return of an iconic nameplate. On this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss the importance of the Sierra’s success and what impact will it have on Tata Motors. 

With 2026 just a few days away, there is also a wave of new cars set to launch in India. On this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss what’s in the pipeline for manufacturers, the rumors with regards to new cars and when can you expect them. 

 

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 good cars that aren't selling to their potential. 

News of collaborations, shared development, technical tie-ups and strategic investments between carmakers have become increasingly frequent over the past few years. On this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss what's driving carmakers to get into or at least consider alliances and partnerships with other manufacturers.  

 

 Honda revealed big plans for India at the recently concluded 2025 Japan Mobility Show. 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 where Honda’s at currently and break down why the announcement is a big deal.