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The annual World Car Awards programme is the most prestigious automobile honour in the industry. This year's winners have created a lot of buzz, and we have jurors from around the world discussing the 5 category winners at the 2020 World Car Awards. Jurors joining Siddharth in New Delhi are Scotty Reiss from Austin, Carlos Sandoval from Mexico City, Thomas Geiger from Frankfurt, Milos Milac from Ljubljana, Guilherme Costa from Lisbon, and George Notaras from Los Angeles. #SiddharthVinayakPatankar #2020WorldCarAwards #Freewheeling

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Our guest on this episode is Karun Chandhok who has had a prolific racing career. And we have a surprise guest - his younger brother Suhail drops in for a chat too! From GP2 to F1, Le Mans to Formula-E, Karun has done it all. Today he stays connected with the sport as a presenter on international television coverage of motor sports. He is also a new dad and enjoying the time at home as a result. Do watch this engaging, fun and informative live session with one of India's most prolific racers! #SiddharthVinayakPatankar #FreewheelingwithSVP #KarunChandhok

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Rajeev Chaba is an Indian automobile industry veteran, having formerly led GM in India and now responsible for debuting MG here. Join in with your questions! MG's journey began only last year and it's just 2 products old. Like the rest of the industry MG is facing the current crisis, but in rather innovative ways. That and more with Rajeev in this freewheeling chat! #SiddharthVinayakPatankar #RajeevChaba #MGMotorIndia

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Pratap Bose is right at the centre of the massive product transformation we have being seeing at Tata Motors over the past few years. What began with the Tiago and Tigor has now gone even bigger with the Harrier and Altroz. And the best is yet to come, or so we hope - HBX/Hornbill, Sierra, EVs and more! Join in with your questions for the VP-Global Design at Tata, who is leading this change. #SiddharthVinayakPatankar #PratapBose #TataMotors

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Today our guest is Partha Datta, President and Managing Director, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles India. Partha has been with FCA since 1999 and has experience in international industrial and commercial operations, governance, business development projects, engineering and vehicle integration. He took charge in Sept 2019 and has his work cut out for him as FCA looks ahead to the potential India still holds for it. #SiddharthVinayakPatankar #ParthaDatta #FiatChryslerAutomobiles

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Gul Panag is known for many things. Actor, Aviator, Animal Lover, Adrenaline Junkie, Adventurer, Fitness Freak, and for us the ones that count most - Automobile Enthusiast and serious Biker. Gul has also served for several years on the carandbike awards jury. Siddharth is looking forward to chatting with a good friend and fellow car and bike lover! Join in with your questions. #GulPanag #FreewheelingwithSVP #SiddharthVinayakPatankar

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Producer, presenter, anchor, and actor - Gaurav Kapur has worn many hats. He is also a car lover! Gaurav has also not only entertained but even inspired many over the years. His charm and grace are matched by his wit and charisma. A popular face on TV - Gaurav has also gone on to be identified with his unique brand of cricket based programming over the past few years. #GauravKapur #SiddharthVinayakPatankar #actor

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Steffen Knapp, Director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars India joins us live from his home. We will take your questions live so do join us for this freewheeling session. We shall discuss everything from the SUVW strategy as well as when we can expect new compact cars from VW in India, and more. #SiddharthVinayakPatankar #SteffenKnapp #SUVW

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On this 4th episode of Freewheeling, Siddharth has Vikram Kirloskar as his guest. The industry statesman shares his views on the current crisis and how India Inc, and in particular the automobile industry will cope. He is also Vice Chairman at Toyota Kirloskar Motor, and so naturally the discussion takes into account all things Toyota too! Fortuner, Yaris and Innova Crysta - but also Hybrids, Electrics. #Freewheeling #SiddharthVinayakPatankar #Vikram Kirloskar

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We speak to Mercedes-Benz India head, Martin Schwenk on how the brand is coping up with the ongoing lockdown called to fight the novel Coronavirus outbreak. He also talks about how the company is working around its strategy for new launches that were scheduled to go on sale this year and is keeping in touch with its dealer partners. Mercedes-Benz India had announced the launch of its all-electric EQC SUV this month which has been put on hold as well. Watch our video for further details. #MercedesBenz #MartinSchwenk #SiddharthVinayakPatankar