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Introducing Autocar Eve: celebrating women in the automobile industry

From the CEO of Citroen and the design head of Mahindra & Mahindra to a professional stunt specialist and motorsport athletes; we take an in-depth look at the women behind the wheel in different sectors of the automotive sphere.
1 min read29 Jul '19
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The Indian automobile industry is forging ahead in more than just technology, safety and emissions – more and more women are driving themselves, influencing car-buying decisions and heading major automobile companies. The Autocar Eve supplement – which comes free with the August 2019 issue of Autocar India – takes a look at how the tide is turning in what has always been perceived as a male-dominated arena.

In conversation with Linda Jackson

The CEO of Citroën speaks to us about her journey from high school to leading an international automotive brand. Read about her motivation and advice for women in the corporate world.

A chat with Ramkripa Ananthan

The head of design at Mahindra & Mahindra provides insights into the design process, ideas and cues picked up from Pininfarina, and more.

In the captain’s seat

Just how much do women in India influence car-buying decisions and how do their choices drive the automobile industry? We find out.

Trailblazers

We bring you tales of five women who have made their mark and are motivating change in the world of motorsport.

Women in the workforce

How exactly is MG Motor India promoting gender diversity in the workplace? We take a closer look.

Creating action

Sanober Pardiwalla is India’s premier stuntwoman; and has featured in some of the most iconic action sequences in Bollywood cinema.

Women’s World Car of the Year

How did the award come into being and what goes into picking the winning cars? We go behind the scenes with the jury members for the inside story.

Special Feature: The power of passion - Renault & Formula One

Formula One may be a sport driven by technology. But success and failure is ultimately down to the people behind the computer screens. We talk to some of the 1,000+ people whose passion is the key ingredient in making the Renault R.S.19 the fastest race car it can be.
7 min read29 Jul '19
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No matter what role they work in, every Enstone employee is dedicated to a singular goal – build Renault back up into a championship-challenging force.

There were about 450 people working at Enstone when Renault acquired the team at the end of 2015. Today, there are over 700.

The drivers are the stars of the show but they are only the tip of an iceberg of over 1,000 people that make up the team.

Vehicles older than 15 years may require fitness certification every 6 months

Along with amendments to promote the adoption of EVs and ensure disabled-friendly features in buses, the amendments also provide a mechanism for the scrappage of vehicles that older than 15 years.
2 min read29 Jul '19
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Porsche Macan facelift launched in India; priced from Rs 69.98 lakh

In addition to the entry-level, four-cylinder model, the Porsche Macan facelift is also available in 354hp ‘S’ guise; priced at Rs 85.03 lakh.
2 min read29 Jul '19
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Maruti Suzuki S-Presso micro-SUV launch in September 2019

New Maruti Suzuki S-Presso will sit below the Vitara Brezza; likely to come with a 1.2-litre petrol engine.
2 min read29 Jul '19
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Leaked teaser video reveals new Tata Altroz details

A leaked video shows that the car will come with ambient lighting, among other features.
2 min read28 Jul '19
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