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In this episode of the news of the week, we talk about the new Volkswagen ID2.all concept – and affordable EV based on the MEB platform. We discuss the significance of the compact electric car along with along with its implications for India. Could this be the new Polo replacement, if localised and made more affordable? We also talk about the global unveils in the new Kia EV9, the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe and on two wheels, we discuss the launch of the Honda Shine 100 and Ola's recall.

In this podcast, we head out on a drive with Piyush Arora, the MD and CEO of Skoda Auto Volkswagen India and get chatting about a whole bunch of subjects. We start with his decision to switch over from Mercedes-Benz to SAVWIPL, and from there, we get in to the thick of things with the Group. We talk about the infrastructure in place today and how it came in to place, the platforms like the MQB-A0-IN that have caused a resurgence in sales and the future with electric cars from the volume brands like Skoda and Volkswagen. We also talk about safety – in the aftermath of the Kushaq and Taigun scoring a full five stars at the GNCAP tests. Being evo India, we had to touch upon motorsport and why VW gave up on their one-make championship in India, and we talk about the growth of the premium brands including Audi, Porsche and Lamborghini. Enjoy the podcast!

On this episode of the evo India podcast, Sirish and Aatish discuss what it is like to be an automotive journalist and what it is like to get here. They discuss their experiences starting out in the industry, how things have changed over the last twenty years, what qualifications you need and what skills and temperament will see you through to being successful. Catch all this and a lot more in the latest episode of the thrill of driving podcast!



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In this week's news of the week show, we talk about the biggest launches of the last week which include the Red Dark editions of the Tata Nexon, Safari and Harrier including what you can expect on them and their prices. We also talk about the facelifted Hyundai Verna that we saw pictures of. It looks striking, but it has polarised opinions and we read out your comments on our social media about the Verna's styling. We also talk about Ola's new announcement about its integrated EV production facility in Tamil Nadu. This week we're mixing it up with both Sirish and Aatish hosting things. throwing plenty of perspective in there for good measure

On this edition of the podcast, our editor Sirish Chandran is in conversation with Adil Jal Darukhanawala summarising the 2023 Greenko Hyderabad E Prix. They discuss a range of topics including the popularity and significance of the sport, the unique rules and regulations that govern it, how it has evolved and also what panned out over the race weekend. Along with this, they also talk about the involvement of the Telangana government in hosting this event in Hyderabad, Mahindra Racing and the big question of whether Formula E is the future of motorsports.

The first new motorcycle we have ridden in 2023 is the Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650. It is a significant motorcycle — one that brings the big bike cruiser experience to the market. In this podcast, Aatish Mishra and Karan Ramgopal discuss exactly what makes the Super Meteor 650 such a great product — covering everything from how it rides, how it is priced and its rivals in the market. They also discuss the future of Royal Enfield and it’s plans for the Dakar!