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As Vice President and Head of Design for Kia Design Centre America, Thomas Kearns is shaping the brand in ways that have a far reaching impact. Having brought the Soul model range to life, also the Telluride SUV and so many more - his impact on the world of automotive design is monumental. Both cars won big at the 2020 World Car Awards. Tom shares his passion for design, his favourite work, his love for Porsches (!), his dogs, his guitar - and so much more in this truly freewheeling conversation! #FreewheelingwithSVP #SiddharthVinayakPatankar #TomKearns

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It has just been a few months since Bipul Chandra took over as the Ducati India Managing Director in January 2020. And they have been the most challenging months too. Join us with your questions - live at 5pm today, as we discuss what products to expect, and the strategy forward at Ducati India. #SiddharthVinayakPatankar #BipulChandra #DucatiIndia

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Santosh Iyer is the first Indian to hold the prestigious post of Vice President - Sales and Marketing at Mercedes-Benz India. Facing a challenging market when he took over last year, now the situation is even more complicated. But Santosh and his team have plans on how to tackle this all. All while making room for new upcoming models - GLS, A-Class Sedan, GLA and so many more. And there is an exclusive initiative announcement made live on the show! #SiddharthVinayakPatankar #MercedesBenzIndia #SantoshIyer

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The raging bull is no doubt one of the most revered and aspirational automobile brands in the world. To get to curate its portfolio, and its identity in a promising market like India remains challenging and rewarding. No one knows this better than Sharad Agarwal, Head, Lamborghini India. The challenge in 2020 will no doubt be greater, but the brand continues to maintain its halo. Join in with your questions about the super sports car brand. #SiddharthVinayakPatankar #SharadAgarwal #LamborghiniIndia

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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