Recent Articles Published by Ketan Thakkar
Mercedes-Benz sells a record 19,565 units in India in 2024

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Mercedes-Benz saw particular strength in its Top-End Vehicle (TEV) segment, which grew by 30% year-on-year and account...

India an important pillar for Skoda’s future growth: Klaus Zellmer

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Skoda Auto global CEO chats with us on introducing BEVs in India, the scope of flex fuels and hybrids, the brand’s exp...

JSW MG Motor FY-24 losses lowest in 5 years at Rs 586 crore, hits operating profit last fiscal

By Ashutosh Radhey Shyam and Ketan Thakkar calendar07 Jan 2025

The net loss of JSW MG Motor India shrunk to Rs 586 crore in FY24, compared to Rs 826 crore in the previous year.

'We are eyeing share of India's mainstream motorcycle segment': Madhumita Agrawal

By Autocar Pro News Desk calendar06 Jan 2025

The Founder and CEO of Bengaluru-based electric two-wheeler startup Oben Electric is focused on tapping into the huge ...

Tata Motors ends Maruti’s 40-year reign as maker of India’s No.1 car

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India's auto market witnesses a shift as Tata Punch tops 2024 sales, highlighting the growing dominance of SUVs and ch...

'Europe is the starting point for Ultraviolette's global ambitions': Niraj Rajmohan

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The CTO and Co-Founder of Bengaluru-based Ultraviolette reveals that the company is eyeing Germany, Italy, Spain, Fran...

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EVs designed specifically for India key for adoption: Maruti Suzuki’s RC Bhargava

By Kiran Murali & Ketan Thakkar calendar02 Jan 2025

Bhargava believes India needs EVs that are essentially designed for intracity use, and for intercity commuting, the la...

'Demand has been far beyond our expectations' - Masakazu Yoshimura, Toyota Kirloskar

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In an exclusive interview with Autocar Professional, Toyota Kirloskar CEO & MD Masakazu Yoshimura says the company is ...

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[PLUS] India’s car sales to sustain momentum in 2025

By Ketan Thakkar and Ashutosh Radhey Shyam calendar01 Jan 2025

Despite a slowdown, the PV market in India has expanded at very healthy levels, with the year likely to close with sal...

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[PLUS] M&M takes a big leap into software-defined vehicles with MAIA

autherKetan Thakkar calendar31 Dec 2024

The brand-new Ethernet-based E/E architecture that debuted in the BE 6 and XEV 9e will help Mahindra future-proof its ...