Mahindra & Mahindra is riding a wave of success but the manufacturer has seen its share of ups and downs over its eight decade journey. In this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime, Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor - Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - look back at the pivotal moment that changed Mahindra's trajectory forever: the launch of the Mahindra Scorpio. 

As India celebrates its 78th Independence Day, it's a good time to look back at our motoring history. 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 - drive back in time and discuss the cars, people and regulations that shaped the automotive landscape. 

As India celebrates its 78th Independence Day, it's a good time to look back at our motoring history. 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 - drive back in time and discuss the cars, people and regulations that shaped the automotive landscape.  

The Tata Altroz Racer and Hyundai i20 N Line are the sportiest hatchbacks you can buy for sensible money in India. But are they really hot hatches? Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss the hot hatch past, present and future in this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime. 

India witnessed record car sales in FY24 but while sales are touching new highs, the number of carmakers and models is declining.  Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - discuss the reasons in this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime.  

Honda might be one of the most loved carmakers in India but sales are down and it seems to have lost its Midas touch. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss Honda's heyday, the present line-up and what's to come in this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime. 

Skoda and Volkswagen have had a long innings in India and started a new chapter with the India 2.0 Project of made in India models. But after a spurt of activity and increased sales, both brands are witnessing a decline. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss the carmakers past and talk of their future plans in this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime.  

 

There are a slew of new launches from Royal Enfield in the coming years but it's an entry 250cc motorcycle that promises to take the bike maker to the next level. Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - and Rishaad Mody - Editor: Bikes, Autocar India -  discuss why Royal Enfield's small bike is a big deal in this episode of Autocar Deep Drive brought to you by Kotak Mahindra Prime.

Hyundai is gearing up for its next phase of growth in India. In this episode of Autocar Deep Drive brought to you by Kotak Mahindra Prime  Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - have the juicy details on the secret products that will take the carmaker to its target of 1 million units in India in 2027-28. 

You ask, we answer! In this episode of Autocar Deep Drive brought to you by Kotak Mahindra Prime  Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - scan through the comments and answer some of your automotive questions.