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1 week ago | autocarpro.in | Prerna Lidhoo |Ketan Thakkar

Global trade tensions and unclear EV policy rollout force the Czech carmaker to reassess its CBU and CKD strategy for India. By Ketan Thakkar & Prerna Lidhoo 17 Apr 2025 24 Views Skoda Auto has deferred the India launch of its Enyaq electric SUV, initially planned for 2025, citing uncertainty over the rollout of the new EV policy and ongoing global tariff discussions.

2 weeks ago | autocarpro.in | Ketan Thakkar |Prerna Lidhoo

Toyota Kirloskar’s Vikram Gulati makes a case for outcome-based taxation to simplify India’s mobility transition and align it with climate goals. By Ketan Thakkar and Prerna Lidhoo 05 Apr 2025 14 Views As India intensifies efforts to shift towards cleaner mobility, policymakers are being urged to rethink their approach—not by choosing one technology over another, but by redefining how success is measured.

2 weeks ago | autocarpro.in | Ketan Thakkar |Prerna Lidhoo

At the Future Powertrain Conclave, Mahindra’s R&D head makes a strong case for why the future of mobility is software-defined—and why India is uniquely poised to lead. By Prerna Lidhoo and Ketan Thakkar 05 Apr 2025 29 Views Electric vehicles are more than just a shift in drivetrain—they represent a shift in architecture, intelligence, and opportunity. For India, that opportunity lies at the intersection of EV adoption and software innovation.

1 month ago | autocarpro.in | Prerna Lidhoo |Ketan Thakkar |Autocar India

In Jan to March of 2025, the market may witness its slowest growth since COVID-19, and if the weakness continues, the segment may even decline for the first time since 2020. By Prerna Lidhoo and Ketan Thakkar 20 Mar 2025 77 Views The Indian luxury car market, which has enjoyed robust growth since the COVID-19 pandemic, outpacing the mainstream segment, is now seeing a slowdown as falling stock markets and geopolitical instability dampen consumer sentiment.

1 month ago | autocarpro.in | Ketan Thakkar |Prerna Lidhoo

China and the United States remain the largest markets for Maybach. But as consumer preferences shift, the company sees emerging economies, including India, as crucial drivers of future growth. By Ketan Thakkar and Prerna Lidhoo 18 Mar 2025 664 Views Mercedes-Benz's ultra-luxury division Maybach views India as a strong contender to enter its top five global markets.