Recent Articles Published by Ketan Thakkar
Tata Motors PV Closes in on No.2 Spot as Compact SUVs Drive Steady Gains

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Strong Nexon-Punch volumes, GST-led demand tailwinds and a broader SUV pipeline position the automaker to challenge fo...

Exclusive: Toyota readies India product blitz as growth shifts from alliances to own platforms

By Ketan Thakkar & Hormazd Sorabjee calendar04 Apr 2026

The automaker plans multiple new models, including the next-generation Innova HyCross, a C-segment SUV, updated Fortun...

INTERVIEW: AI Safety is Far More Important in Car than a Data Center AI: Lars Reger

By Mukul Yudhveer Singh and Ketan Thakkar calendar04 Apr 2026

NXP Semiconductors' CTO Lars Reger argues that trust, safety, and cybersecurity must precede intelligence as cars evol...

Suzuki’s EV Strategy to Expand Beyond e‑Access, Says President Kenichi Umeda

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The automaker looks to expand into affordable EV segments while also focusing on CNG, flex-fuel and more efficient ICE...

Suzuki Motorcycle Doubles Down on 125CC Scooter Space With New Burgman

By Kiran Murali, Ketan Thakkar & Mukul Yudhveer Singh calendar02 Apr 2026

Focus on affordability, mileage and urban commuting needs drives Suzuki’s renewed push in the 125cc scooter segment, w...

JLR to Cut Range Rover Prices by up to Rs 40 Lakh Under India-UK Trade Deal

By Ketan Thakkar and Anurag Chaturvedi calendar01 Apr 2026

Company to launch new Range Rover Sport SV variant at Rs 2.05 crore.

Electric Car Sales Jump 84% in FY26; Tata, MG Maintain Lead

By Kiran Murali and Ketan Thakkar calendar01 Apr 2026

Industry penetration doubled to 4.3% with almost all large mass car makers, including Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Tata and...

India e2W Registrations Rise 22% to 1.4 Million Units in FY26; Penetration at 6.5% 

By Kiran Murali & Ketan Thakkar calendar01 Apr 2026

TVS Motor became the largest player in the segment, while Ola Electric, which had earlier led the market, slipped to f...

Maruti to Raise Small Car Prices Amid Production Challenges and Input Cost Pressures

By Prerna Lidhoo and Ketan Thakkar calendar01 Apr 2026

Several carmakers in India have announced price hikes effective April 2026, making the start of the new financial year...

Exclusive: Mahindra First Choice Wheels Appoints Ankit Dhanuka CFO; Vishal Agarwal to Exit

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Leadership change takes effect April 1 2026, as Mahindra taps internal talent for finance role.