Recent Articles Published by Kiran Murali
Honda’s Electric Cars in India to Get CATL Battery From Indonesia

By Hormazd Sorabjee & Kiran Murali calendar31 Oct 2025

The Japanese carmaker will launch its first battery electric vehicle for India - 0 Series Alpha – in 2027.

Honda to Launch 10 New Models in India by 2030, Including 7 SUVs

By Hormazd Sorabjee, Ketan Thakkar and Kiran Murali calendar31 Oct 2025

Of the seven SUV models, a few will be global products making their debut in India, while the rest will be designed ex...

Honda’s EV Reboot Under Mibe Hinges on Speed, Scale, and Software

By Ketan Thakkar and Hormazd Sorabjee calendar30 Oct 2025

The Zero Series aims to reboot Honda’s global EV story with new technology and design. Still, the path to competitiven...

Collaborations Vital to Nissan’s Turnaround, India a Core Pillar: CEO Espinosa

By Hormazd Sorabjee and Ketan Thakkar calendar29 Oct 2025

The Japanese automaker is sharpening its focus on alliances and emerging markets as it seeks sustainable growth beyond...

Eight-SUV Blitz: Maruti Suzuki’s Roadmap to Reclaim 50% Market Share

By Ketan Thakkar and Hormazd Sorabjee calendar29 Oct 2025

The automaker plans to position itself as India’s leading electric vehicle manufacturer and exporter.

Battery Strategy Most Difficult Issue, Says Toshihiro Suzuki

By Ketan Thakkar and Hormazd Sorabjee calendar29 Oct 2025

The automaker is focusing more on localisation and a multi-pathway roadmap to carbon neutrality.

“We Would Like India to Become a Global Hub for Both ICE and Electric Vehicles”: HMC CEO José Muñoz

By Hormazd Sorabjee and Prerna Lidhoo calendar15 Oct 2025

Hyundai’s India strategy takes a flexible, technology-agnostic approach, balancing electric, hybrid, and internal comb...

The Only Way to Compete with Local Brands is to Have Local R&D Capabilities: HMC CEO José Muñoz

By Hormazd Sorabjee and Prerna Lidhoo calendar15 Oct 2025

The Hyundai global chief outlines an ambitious India roadmap with 26 new models, a $5 billion investment, and a push t...

Skoda-VW in talks with JSW Group for joint operations in India

By Hormazd Sorabjee calendar14 Oct 2025

JSW partnership will help Skoda-VW to drive new SUV development and future expansion.

Video: Honda Gears Up for FY27 Electric SUV, Leverages Hybrid Strength to Meet CAFE Norms

autherHormazd Sorabjee calendar10 Oct 2025

Kunal Behl outlines Honda Cars India's strategy navigating shrinking sub-4m segments and competitive SUV market, banki...