Recent Articles Published by Ketan Thakkar
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.

Suzuki Backs Multi-Pathway Route to Carbon Neutrality, Says Only BEVs Not Practical

By Ketan Thakkar and Kiran Murali  calendar29 Oct 2025

President Toshihiro Suzuki outlines region-specific technology strategy. The company plans to set up nine bio gas plan...

India Most Critical Market, Largest Export Base for Suzuki: Toshihiro Suzuki

autherKetan Thakkar calendar29 Oct 2025

Maruti Suzuki has set a target of exporting 400,000 units from India in the financial year 2026.

Toyota Elevates Century into Global Ultra-Luxury Brand

autherKetan Thakkar calendar29 Oct 2025

Akio Toyoda redefines Japan’s flagship as a new symbol of craftsmanship and quiet power

When Chips Collide: How Europe’s Nexperia Crisis Could Hit India’s Auto Makers

By Shahkar Abidi & Ketan Thakkar calendar28 Oct 2025

The Netherlands' seizure of Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia and Beijing's retaliatory export ban have disrupted globa...

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Hyundai Eyes India as No. 2 Market by 2030, Plans 26 Launches

By Prerna Lidhoo & Ketan Thakkar calendar27 Oct 2025

Between FY26 and FY30, Hyundai will expand its India lineup from 14 to 18 models, led by SUVs and EVs. The plan includ...

Exclusive: Mario Alvisi Steps Down as Head of Royal Enfield’s EV Business

autherKetan Thakkar calendar27 Oct 2025

Move comes as the company introduces its new EV brand globally ahead of India launch next year

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Riding the Surge: How Honda’s Tilt into Motorcycles Is Paying Off Big

By Ketan Thakkar & Ashutosh R Shyam calendar20 Oct 2025

Honda's aggressive motorcycle pivot delivers 23% revenue growth and shrinks the gap with Hero MotoCorp to just ₹1,500 ...

Dhanteras 2025 Ignites Record Auto Retail: Over 1 Lakh Cars Likely Delivered, Generating $1 Billion in Revenue in a Day

By Kiran Murali and Ketan Thakkar calendar18 Oct 2025

Festive euphoria, GST 2.0 price cuts, and pent-up demand combine to create India’s first billion-dollar auto retail da...

Hyundai Says Hybrid Margins Now Match or Surpass ICE Models, Targets Stronger EV Returns with Scale

By Darshan Nakhwa and Ketan Thakkar calendar15 Oct 2025

Eight hybrid models planned by 2030 as Hyundai bets big on powertrain mix; BEV margins to improve with common platfor...