An undying and undiluted love for automobiles, Shubhodeep turned to auto journalism by a twist of fate. But fate had little to do with his long-grown and carefully-nurtured passion for all things on wheels. Ever ready to drive, ever ready to learn, ever ready to expeience.

Articles by Shubhodeep Chakravarty

Interview: Jeep India reveals product strategy & what an electric future holds

Jeep is battling in the Indian car market with a double-edged sword - one sharp side on maintaining the premium yet rugged appeal of its SUVs and the other on increasing sales. Jeep India's Priyesh Kumar speaks to HT Auto about all of this, plus electrics.

2024 Jeep Wrangler first-drive impressions: More refined yet typically rugged

The Jeep Wrangler is a rare sight in India. But it is quite a sight. The latest edition promises the same capabilities but with a more hospitable cabin. Can it widen its customer base to as big as its base of admirers?

The curious case of Magnite SUV, the one-car army for Nissan in India

Magnite is a stellar success for Nissan in India. But take it out of the equation and Nissan has nothing else to show in its portfolio here.

BMW iX xDrive 50 review: Big on battery, big on performance and big on budget too

For a sizeable amount more over the iX40, the BMW iX50 electric SUV offers a bigger battery and enhanced performance. But is this SUV for everyone?

BMW maintains sales spurt in 2024, reports 51% growth in Q1 car deliveries

BMW models like the X7, X3 and X1 are the hot favourites in India even as the company looks to further expand its all-electric offerings here.

Tesla for India or India for Tesla? Breaking down the ingredients for EV dish

Tesla is the largest EV maker in the world. India is the third-largest vehicle market in the world.

Tesla eyes India innings: Recap of key developments so far

The relationship between India and Tesla has been rocky but the romance has never died down entirely. Many say it is not about if but when the EV maker touches down here.

Hyundai Creta walks away with another record month, 16,458 units sold in March

Hyundai Creta sees its second successive month of record sales in the Indian car market.

Over 2.60 lakh Hyundai Ioniq 5 EVs sold worldwide. How many in India?

Hyundai reveals sales data for Ioniq 5 in the 24 countries where the EV is offered.

Eye on EVs, heart with ICE: How Volkswagen plans to further tap the India pulse

The ID.4 electric car will make India debut later in 2024 but while Volkswagen is aware EVs are the future, the vibrant Indian market will need a more holistic approach.