Recent Articles Published by Darshan Nakhwa
Maruti Suzuki Expects PV Sales To Grow 10% in FY27, Flags West Asia as Key Risk

By Darshan Nakhwa and Ketan Thakkar calendar28 Apr 2026

India's largest car manufacturer expects GST-led affordability gains to sustain demand.

VIDEO: India's Fuel Mix Is Shifting — Petrol Losing Ground as CNG and EVs Gain Share

By Hormazd Sorabjee and Ketan Thakkar calendar25 Apr 2026

Autocar India's Deep Drive Podcast examines a decade of structural change in fuel preferences, tracing the trajectorie...

Mahindra XUV 3XO to Get CNG Powertrain Option, Report Says

By Uday Singh and Ketan Thakkar calendar25 Apr 2026

The variant, expected by late 2026 or early 2027, would use the 111hp MPFI turbo-petrol engine and target key urban CN...

West Asia Tensions: Mercedes-Benz India Sees No Immediate Impact, Flags Watch on Currency and Logistics

autherKetan Thakkar calendar24 Apr 2026

Demand stable, minor delays in shipments; company says situation manageable but evolving

Mercedes-Benz CLA EV Draws 400 Bookings in 20 Days; 60% Buyers New to Luxury Segment

autherKetan Thakkar calendar24 Apr 2026

Strong early demand signals shift in entry luxury buying, with younger, first-time customers driving interest.

Mercedes-Benz to Roll Out 6+ EVs; CLA Marks Shift to Full-Portfolio Play

autherKetan Thakkar calendar24 Apr 2026

CLA to lead new wave; GLC EV, C-Class EV among key models as carmaker expands electric playbook.

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Greaves Cotton: Getting Ready for the Future

By Shahkar Abidi, Ketan Thakkar & Prerna Lidhoo calendar22 Apr 2026

New CEO Parag Satpute inherits 165 years of engineering and a mandate to multiply it.

“Diesel is old technology, I don’t want to go backwards”: Renault CEO Francois Provost

By Mugdha Mishra calendar20 Apr 2026

Renault to roll out 7 new models by 2030 on two new architectures with multiple body styles and powertrains, but keeps...

Exclusive: Royal Enfield Eyes Output of Up to 1.32 million 2Ws in FY27, Double-digit Growth in Domestic Volume

autherKetan Thakkar calendar17 Apr 2026

The automaker's expansion push spans core 350cc models and a cautious entry into premium electric motorcycles.

No Plan to Export Cars to Europe from India, FTA to Boost Tech & Component Flow: Renault's François Provost

By Hormazd Sorabjee, Ketan Thakkar and Prerna Lidhoo calendar16 Apr 2026

CEO François Provost says €2 billion export target excludes vehicle shipments to Europe; India to anchor global supply...