evo India Podcast

evo India Podcast
evo India Podcast

The evo India Podcast presents to you all things automotive! From news of the week to discussions on major happenings in the automotive world. Be on 2 wheels, 4 wheels or way more than that, we got you covered! We also will be sharing our experiences from the stories we're attempting, records we set and tales from our epic adventures!

  1. 8 SEPT

    The evolution of Mahindra Auto part 2 | podcast | ‪ @evoIndia

    In part 1 of the "Everything You Need to Know About Mahindra" podcast, Ed Sirish Chandran and Adil Jal Darukhanawala, author of Timeless Mahindra, took a journey through Mahindra & Mahindra's history, from producing iconic Jeeps to launching the Thar in 2010. The discussion covered key vehicles produced by Mahindra Auto, including the CJ-3B, Armada, Classic, Major, MM 550, Legend, and more. In part 2 of the podcast, they explore the 2020 Mahindra Thar, the creation of the Mahindra Research Valley (MRV) in Chennai, the XUV700, and the key figures in Mahindra's leadership team. They also discuss failed partnerships with Renault and SsangYong, rumors about Mahindra acquiring Volkswagen's India operations, and Adil’s favorite topic—EVs. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this in-depth podcast to learn everything about Mahindra Auto. 0:00 Intro 0:56 2020 Mahindra Thar and MRV 9:04 Copying of the Jeep design 11:16 Could the 3-door Thar have had a different design? 13:31 Transformation of Mahindra Auto 14:14 Mahindra XUV700 16:25 Key people of Mahindra Auto 24:45 Current leadership team at Mahindra Auto 32:57 Mahindra's partnerships 33:09 Mahindra and Ford 37:36 Mahindra and Renault 39:55 Mahindra and SsangYong 43:45 Mahindra buying Aston Martin rumours 44:04 Mahindra and Volkswagen India rumours 45:10 Why is the Thar not sold in global markets? 47:15 Should the Thar Roxx be named Armada originally? 48:33 Mahindra and Reva 51:00 Is the future for Mahindra electric? 56:53 Outro

    57 min
  2. 25 AUG

    Ashish Gupta, brand director, Volkswagen India addresses rumours of VW's exit | Podcast | @evoIndia

    Get ready for the next episode of the Boss Talks podcast, featuring Ashish Gupta, Brand Director of Volkswagen Passenger Cars India, in the studio with Ed Sirish Chandran! In this exciting episode, they tackle the burning questions: Is Volkswagen India planning to exit the market or seeking an Indian partner? Plus, they dive into hot topics like ownership costs, upcoming facelifts for the Volkswagen Taigun and Virtus, the future of EVs, and the question every enthusiast wants answered—will the new Polo make a comeback in India? Watch the podcast now to get the inside scoop on Volkswagen India's future plans! 0:00 Intro 1:22 On rumors about VW leaving India 3:06 Is the automobile industry going back to the pre-COVID era 5:37 Views from the Volkswagen India loyalist 6:40 Volkswagen India's journey 7:58 Is the sedan segment coming back? 9:27 What draws people to buying a sedan 10:29 Volkswagen Taigun facelift 11:38 Cost of ownership of a VW 13:19 Does safety aspect of a car result in sales? 14:42 Expansion of the GT badge 15:22 VW Experience or VWe 16:40 Ashish Gupta's journey at Volkswagen India 17:18 Main focus areas during the transition to INDIA 2.0 19:37 What's a day like in the life of a Brand Director 21:58 Do plans change when a new policy is made 23:08 Involvement with various authorities/agencies 23:44 Ashish Gupta's career 25:35 Upcoming Volkswagen India products 27:39 How does the new EV policy change things for VW India 29:02 Sub-4-meter SUV 30:33 Volkswagen Ameo 31:14 Volkswagen Polo 32:02 Is there a need for more products? 32:52 The new Volkswagen Tiguan 34:25 Diesel 36:14 CNG in VW India cars 36:32 Polo GTi 38:01 Volkswagen and Skoda working together 39:07 Views on the Indian automotive market 41:56 Rapid Fire round 44:42 Outro

    45 min

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The evo India Podcast presents to you all things automotive! From news of the week to discussions on major happenings in the automotive world. Be on 2 wheels, 4 wheels or way more than that, we got you covered! We also will be sharing our experiences from the stories we're attempting, records we set and tales from our epic adventures!

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