Tata Motors VP of design, Pratap Bose talks to ed Sirish Chandran on the life of an automotive designer in these days of the lockdown and how he is managing the Tata Motors design team of 180 people spread across the UK, Italy and India. In the latest #evoConversations he talks 👉 Tata Motors' Auto Expo stars including the Sierra EV concept, HBX concept, Winger, Prima and more 👉 WFH and managing a team spanning three locations and 180 members 👉 Careers in automotive design, design colleges, how to prepare your portfolio and more 👉 His design inspirations - people, brands and even architecture 👉 Engaging kids and young designers during the Covid-19 crisis 👉 And much more! A must watch conversation with one of India's best know and most inspiring automotive designers.

Jatin Ahuja set up Big Boy Toyz from scratch and today they are India's largest seller of pre-owned luxury, sports and exotic cars. He talks to Ed, Sirish Chandran on the (used) exotic market, the prices for used Bentleys vs Rolls-Royce, how much he sold a Ferrari F12 for, the most affordable 911, and even bikes!

Listen to him talk about:

👉 His entrepreneurial journey

👉 Business goals

👉 Big Boy Toyz expansion

👉 Affordable exotics

👉 Connection with music industry

👉 Bulk car deals

👉 Big Boys Toyz bike section

👉 Service and warranty for exotics cars

👉 Customer relations

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This is a must listen conversation for anyone with an entrepreneurial spirit, and expecially if you dream of owning an exotic one day

Coronavirus & the auto industry + Geneva highlights | Thrill of Driving Podcast #xx | evo India

In this episode of the Thrill of Driving podcast, we talk about how coronavirus or COVID-19 is disrupting the Indian automotive industry. Everything from supply chains to demand has been affected and it has hit the industry hard, especially since this comes at a time when the switch from BS4 to BS6 is taking place. Events are getting cancelled too — Formula 1 and MotoGP — are prefect examples and even the Geneva Motor show was called off. In this podcast we also take you through the cars that would have been showcased at Geneva, but weren’t.

In this episode of the Thrill of Driving podcast, we discuss the all-new Toyota Vellfire, it's rivals including the Kia Carnival and the Mercedes-Benz V-Class. We discuss the Toyota Camry Hybrid, Jehan Daruvala's recent appointment at the Redbull Junior Team and other happenings in the automotive and motorsport community.

In this special podcast, we talk to Sirish Vissa about Volkswagen Motorsport India and the journey it has had over the last 10 years. Starting out with the Polo Cup, it graduated to the Vento Cup, then the Ameo Cup with locally built cars and now this year, the Polo Cup will return. Sirish talks about the challenges his team face, as well as challenges to motorsport in India. He also talks about his journey as a race engineer and how he ended up managing the race outfit. If you're in to motorsport, you must listen to Sirish's opinions as they will entertain and educate. Enjoy the podcast!

Triumph and #Bajaj have signed off a deal that opens up a vast array of scope for both brands, given their unique and distinct identities. A range of Triumph motorcycles from 200cc to 750cc will be a result of this #alliance and in a couple of years we're going to a see a Triumph priced below Rs 2 lakh! 'Bossman' Adil Jal Darukhanawala and ed Sirish Chandran give the best perspective on this deal. What led to it? How does it affect both brands? What's the potential impact on the markets? All possible questions answered by two of the most experienced automotive journalists. Also, some of the wittiest quotes from Rajiv Bajaj, MD, Bajaj Auto are recalled in this podcast!

It has been an action packed week with the grueling 12-day #Dakar2020 concluding with 57-year-old Carlos Sainz and Californian Ricky Brabec taking top honours. We also tell you all you need to know about upcoming bike tests and exciting new cars we drove this week. Apart from some additional tech talk, Abhishek has also spotted something funky. What could it be?

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In the podcast:

Abhishek Wairagade (@abhibee)

Hari Kudchadkar (@the_shubs)

Not much has happened lately and the holiday season is still spilling over at #evoIndia & Fast Bikes India. But that does not mean we haven’t ridden/driven enough. In fact, Aatish and Abhishek have been spending a lot of quality time with their own motorcycles — KTM 390 Duke, Hero Xpulse 200 and Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled. The baldies talk about how it is to own a KTM or a Ducati, while the GTO Publishing team goes for a ‘team-building’ exercise in the form of #gokarting! Subscribe to #evoIndia magazine: https://gtopublishing.com/evoindia/ Want more #ThrillOfDriving videos? Subscribe to the #evoIndia channel: https://bit.ly/2VfzioP Read our stories here: https://evoindia.com/ Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/evoindia/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/evoindia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evoindia/ Official merchandise on 100kmph: http://www.100kmph.com/evoindia

Welcome to the first #ThrillofDriving podcast of 2020. We kickstart #NewYear2020 by shedding light on the 2020 #DakarRally that begins today in Saudi Arabia. Which Indian teams are participating? What are the last minute changes the teams are making?

Our magazines are out too! The cover of the evo India January issue features the best lot of drivers cars tested on road and track in the #eCOTY test (evo Car of the year). Also keep your ears peeled for the upcoming first drives for the year 2020 - #TataNexonEV and #KiaCarnival

Our sister magazine Fast Bikes India turns three! Abhishek talks us through the third Anniversary Special issue of the FBI supplemented by some excitement and nostalgia evoking memories.

What’s inside the Motorsport India magazine this month? We've put together some of the top motorsport events in India with Formula One's most decorated British racer - Lewis Hamilton, featuring in the cover story.