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A podcast for car and bike enthusiasts – from exciting new launches to insightful industry trends. Get ready to accelerate your love for automobiles.
India Today Podcasts hosts Connecting Rod, a leisure show with 27 episodes published.
Buying a new car or bike is often an exciting milestone—one that many people look forward to for years. It’s a moment that sometimes even brings the entire family together. But how can you ensure that you walk away with
At 19,400ft above sea level, The newest highest motorable pass in the world is still under construction. But we took two 4x4s to see if we could make it to the top. This podcast should tell you everything you need to kno
In this episode we're talking about EVs.Volumes in the EV space are driven by India's burgeoning C-segment and why Maruti's entry in the space could drastically change the way India moves. Tune in! Produced by Areeb Raza
In this edition of Connecting Rod, we bring you highlights from EICMA 2025 — the world’s largest motorcycle show, held in Milan, Italy. The event took place between November 6-9 served as the ultimate stage for global mo
This time on Connecting Rod, we delve into the world of motorsport, essentially a very particular category - electric motorsport, and the spearheading series - Formula e. The all-electric series that made its debut as an
As a follow-up to the last episode, we bring you stories from the road but this time from around the world. Joining this episode, Editor Auto Today Yogendra Pratap sits in to talk about his adventures, places that you dr
A casual conversation between our hosts Dipayan Dutta and Anagh Bhaskar recounting dramatic, humorous and challenging experiences from their long driving adventures across India. It covers everything from unexpected enco
OEM service centres or private? What to look out for? How to ensure your car has been serviced properly and the full details of owner and caring for your car right in India. We explain the challenges, and some key loopho
GST regularisation and removal of Cess charges, will drive a surge in the Automotive sector, we discuss the big gainers, who stands to lose out and how these changes will shape the industry going forward. In conversation
What separates the authentic SUVs from their cosmetic counterparts. Why the cosmetic SUVs so popular and how to prepare your 4x4 SUV for your next adventure.
The Auto Today team has driven a few lakh kilometers around India cumulatively. Putting their brains and experience together to bring you their top hacks, riding and driving tips and monsoon preparedness advice for India
Breaking down the plight of the Indian motorist who is constantly under pressure from knee-jerk legislature and rarely raises their voice. We break down E20 Fuel and its benefits and limitations. The Fast Tag policy and
Breaking down the plight of the Indian motorist who is constantly under pressure from knee-jerk legislature and rarely raises their voice. We break down E20 Fuel and its benefits and limitations. The Fast Tag policy and
Just like motorcycles, cars too have played a pivotal role in shaping our country’s mobility story. There was a time when owning a car was a luxury—people waited for months, only to receive machines that were poorly put
Today, Indian buyers are spoilt for choice when it comes to two-wheelers. From sporty bikes and adventure tourers to performance-oriented scooters, there’s something for everyone. But it wasn’t always this way. Back in t
Vietnam’s VinGroup has entered India in a big way. The company showcased a wide range of cars at the last Auto Expo. But not just offering cars in India, Vinfast is following PM Narendra Modi’s Make in India ideology and
Tesla has finally entered India! But is it too little, too late? In this episode of Connecting Rod, automotive journalists Rahul Ghosh and Dipayan Dutta dive deep into Tesla’s strategy for India, the ₹60 lakh Model Y, an
Join us for a powerful 2‑hour special as we delve into Delhi’s End‑of‑Life Vehicle (ELV) policy with two leading voices: Kamlesh Kishor Singh (News Director, India Today; Tau of Teen Taal) and Yogendra Pratap (Editor, Au
Why are adventure motorcycles booming in India? Thanks to the new wave of riders seeking freedom beyond city limits, improved highways, rugged terrains, and a thirst for exploration, ADVs are designed to offer a perfect
The sub-20 lakh rupees segment has become one of the most hotly-contested segments in the Indian market in the modern times. We bring to you a clash of opinions with the pros and cons of the most popular products at this
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