Recent Articles Published by Ketan Thakkar
Tata’s Harrier EV: A Premium Electric Pivot with Software-First Thinking

By Ketan Thakkar, Prerna Lidhoo and Darshan Nakhwa calendar07 Jun 2025

Tata Motors has a lot riding on the newly launched Harrier EV, coming as it does on a fresh, EV-oriented software pla...

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India's Policy Dilemma: Lower Tariffs and Chase Exports or Protect Local Industry?

By Prerna Lidhoo & Mayank Dhingra calendar04 Jun 2025

As developed countries turn protectionist and seek tariff parity, Autocar Professional examine the implications for In...

Tata Motors Bets on Harrier EV with AWD, 600+ Km Range to Revive Sliding EV Market

By Darshan Nakhwa & Prerna Lidhoo calendar03 Jun 2025

Tata’s most advanced EV yet eyes SUV dominance with dual-motor AWD, long range, and aggressive pricing.

Tata Motors Launches Harrier EV at ₹21.49 Lakh, Undercuts Diesel SUVs with Lifetime Warranty and AWD Tech

By Darshan Nakhwa and Prerna Lidhoo calendar03 Jun 2025

The Harrier EV is Tata’s first dual-motor electric SUV, built on its Acti.ev Gen 2 platform.

Taxing Strong Hybrids Like Petrol and Diesel Vehicles Is Unfair: Maruti Suzuki’s Rahul Bharti

By Prerna Lidhoo and Ketan Thakkar calendar02 Jun 2025

Bharti argued that SHEVs are significantly more efficient and environmentally friendly than petrol vehicles, offering ...

Maruti Suzuki Makes 6-Airbags Standard in 97% of Lineup, Targets Safety Perception Shift

By Prerna Lidhoo and Ketan Thakkar calendar02 Jun 2025

India’s largest carmaker rolls out six airbags across variants, including Alto and WagonR, launches ‘Arena Safety Shie...

FY26 Export Target at 4 Lakh, With Eyes Set on 50% Market Share in the long term: Rahul Bharti

By Prerna Lidhoo and Ketan Thakkar calendar02 Jun 2025

Maruti Suzuki’s export momentum accelerates with a 50% YoY jump in overseas shipments. The company targets 4 lakh expo...

'EV scooter growth is outpacing ICE scooters': Rakesh Sharma

By Prerna Lidhoo calendar02 Jun 2025

Bajaj Auto’s ED Rakesh Sharma shares exclusive insights into the current state of the auto industry from geopolitical ...

Bajaj Auto: Thriving Amid Turbulence

By Prerna Lidhoo, Ketan Thakkar, and Darshan Nakhwa calendar31 May 2025

Bajaj Auto is steering through a storm of disruption, competition, and shifting consumer preferences. Can it stay ahea...

Nissan Isn’t Exiting India, Sets a Challenging Target of 2 Lakh by 2027

autherPrerna Lidhoo calendar28 May 2025

Nissan charts a fresh course in India with new models, bigger goals, and a renewed conviction. However, its reboot wil...