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Which Car Should I Buy?

Podcast by Acko Drive

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About Which Car Should I Buy?

Acko Drive editor-in-chief Siddharth Vinayak Patankar has spent the last 20 years helping people make the best decision when it comes to buying cars and bikes. He'll help you understand exactly what you can get for your money, and how to choose the right model and variant. Plus, all the insider tips about what's launching soon and what to avoid! Siddharth Vinayak Patankar, one of the best-known faces of Indian automotive journalism, has set up a new media entity with Acko Drive as its first platform. It focuses on bringing consumers relevant content from the automobile industry.

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Manual vs Automatic: Which Car Should You Really Buy in 2025?

In this episode of Which Car Should I Buy (Ep. 13), Siddharth Vinayak Patankar dives deep into the great Indian car debate — Manual vs Automatic - Breaking down every transmission type from AMT to CVT, DCT, and Torque Converters.He also answers real viewer questions on what to buy under different budgets; from ₹5 lakh to ₹25 lakh+, comparing popular models like the Tata Tiago AMT, Hyundai i20 DCT, Kia Sonet, Mahindra XUV 3XO, Creta, Toyota Hyryder, and even EVs like BYD Atto 3.Whether you’re a first-time buyer, an upgrade seeker, or just curious about automatics taking over Indian roads — this episode covers everything you need to know about fuel efficiency, cost, reliability, and long-term value.Drop your car queries in the comments, your question might be featured in the next episode!

16 Oct 2025 - 26 min
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PODCAST - EPISODE 11, India-UK FTA Facts!

A landmark free trade agreement between India and the UK means that cars we import from Great Britain will soon cost less – but which cars actually come from there, and how does this deal actually work? How much money can you actually save if you want to buy a Range Rover, Aston Martin or MINI? Things aren't as simple as they seem. Your host Siddharth Vinayak Patankar takes you through all the conditions and loopholes, and breaks all the numbers down so you know exactly what is and isn't happening.In this episode of Which Car Should I Buy, you'll hear all about: ● Which car manufacturers can take advantage of the agreement, and which models are eligible. ● All the quotas, conditions, and exemptions for each type of car. ● What this means for India's imports and exports, and how the industry is reacting. ● Everything that we still don't know about implementation and timelines.

8 Sep 2025 - 24 min
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E20 Petrol Ethanol Blending Controversy – Get All the Facts!

India's petrol just got a little lighter, and many car owners are upset! The Government's push to increase ethanol content in petrol has raised a lot of questions – Is it really cleaner? Will it damage your car's engine? Will it reduce mileage? And why is there no choice at the petrol pump? In this episode, your host Siddharth Vinayak Patankar breaks down all the facts, and tells you what exactly is going on. He busts all the myths and gives you the facts, but also tells you what you really should be concerned about. This is a must-watch special episode, especially if you're thinking about buying a new car right now! #e20 #ethanol #petrolblending #blendedpetrol #flexfuel #e20controversy #petrolprice #fuelprice #e20compliant #ethanolcontent #ethanolpercentage

18 Aug 2025 - 33 min
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This Korean Luxury Car Brand Is Finally Coming to India

Genesis, the Korean luxury car brand from Hyundai Motor Company, is now confirmed to be coming to India. We don't know exactly when, but our sources tell us it's sure to cause a stir with its offerings as well as its strategy. Not a lot of people might have heard of Genesis, so ACKO Drive Editor-in-Chief Siddharth Vinayak Patankar will give you an overview of its offerings, who it will compete with, and the prices you can expect. This is also a sign that the luxury sedan and SUV markets in India are strong enough to support a new player.Plus, Siddharth answers more questions from viewers who need purchasing advice!#Genesis [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/genesis] #GenesisIndia [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/genesisindia] #Hyundai [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hyundai] #luxurycarsindia [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/luxurycarsindia]

10 Aug 2025 - 20 min
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