In Episode 2 of the NDTV AutoMate, we deep dive into Tesla's much-awaited entry into India with the Model Y. Is it worth the premium price tag? We break down what's great, what could have been better for Indian roads, and who should really consider buying one.
We also bring you a quick roundup of the biggest automotive headlines of the week, including Tesla shifting Full Self-Driving to a subscription model, Bajaj launching the new Chetak C25 electric scooter, Honda's new electrified logo, massive bookings for Mahindra's XEV 9S and XUV 7XO, Tata Punch 2026 updates, and Volkswagen's upcoming Tayron R-Line SUV.
That's not all-there's an exclusive conversation with Tata Motors' Shailesh Chandra, where we discuss the 2026 Tata Punch, Sierra demand, production challenges, and the road ahead for electrification.
For some adrenaline, we put unsuspecting passengers inside the Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 for a thrilling taxi ride, capturing their raw reactions to AMG performance. And finally, our AutoMate Safety Buddy Tip of the Week explains why red is used in traffic signals, backed by science and psychology.
From EVs to performance cars, industry insights to safety tips-this episode packs it all.