Recent Articles Published by Ketan Thakkar
Exclusive: TVS Motor to Set Up a New Plant; Explores Multiple New Locations

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The automaker is working to increase its annual two-wheeler production to about 10 million units by 2030. 

BMW Overtakes Mercedes-Benz in Q1 Luxury Sales; Mercedes Retains FY26 Lead

By Kiran Murali and Ketan Thakkar  calendar06 Apr 2026

Narrow Q1 lead underscores shifting momentum, but full-year data keeps Mercedes-Benz firmly on top

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...