Articles By Siddharth Vinayak Patankar
Siddharth explores the case of the diesel automatic – to have or not to have?
It’s quite remarkable how quickly the Indian automobile market has adopted automatics. And, yes, while the advent of the AMT (Automated Manual Transmission) may have accelerated that, it’s also true that a lot of it has to do with frustration over the growing chaos and gridlock on our streets.
Ferrari turns seventy, and Siddharth looks on in awe.
It was with excitement and fervour that I accepted an invitation to be a part of the special birthday celebrations at Ferrari that took place in mid September. The get-your-pulse-racing Scuderia has turned 70, and it was only after I arrived in Maranello that I realised how limited the media presence really was.
Metamorphosis of the automobile industry
The shape of the auto industry is set to metamorphose into something we possibly don’t fully comprehend just yet, and Siddharth is watching it all with bated breath.
Mahindra shines at the New York ePrix
Siddharth returns from the New York ePrix convinced that Mahindra’s success in Formula E will catapult the manufacturer into the future.
Aspirations are high with Tesla in India
A Twitter poll reveals some serious anticipation regarding Tesla’s possible plans for India, and it leaves Siddharth in awe of the sheer awareness
The high-riding world order for cars
The SUV has heralded a new automotive world order. And why not, asks Siddharth. Gas-guzzlers, beasts, monsters and brutes – that’s just some of
SsangYong Rexton Review, First Drive
The SsangYong Rexton - now known as the Mahindra Alturas G4 - is the butch, in your face full-size SUV that hopes to strengthen the Mahindra name in the Indian market. We find out if it can.
An understanding of what GST could offer
Siddharth points out the implications on the impeding GST regime on the Indian automobile industry. The entire country is now anticipating the
The rise of the premium compact car
Siddharth sees the dawn of a new era for quirky, well-built and very individualistic products. The initial strength in bookings for the Maruti Suzuki
Siddharth talks about the NDTV Car & Bike Awards
What a wonderful way to start a brand new year – by celebrating everything that was good and important about the one that’s gone by. I’m referring to the annual awards programme that I have carefully curated and nurtured over the past 12 years.
Autonomous driving to kill driving pleasure?
Siddharth becomes one of the few people to experience an autonomous car – and, yes, he’s as enamoured as the next guy but not entirely happy at
Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 Coupe Review, First Drive
The Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 Coupe tries to fit in the best of two worlds - a practical SUV and the character of a sedan - in one. But, does it succeed in doing so? Here's what we think.
Siddharth Vinayak Patankar
Siddharth is one of the most well-known faces on Indian television, as the anchor and editor of the country's most watched automobile based programme - The Car and Bike Show, on NDTV. Siddharth popularised the concept, and has since helped evolve a new niche of auto-based viewing and programming for Indian television. He is a well-respected name, not just as an automobile journalist, but also as a financial correspondent who specialises in the automobile industry. He also conceived and began the annual NDTV-Car & Bike Awards, which in its 10th year now, has fast gained the reputation of being one of the most non-controversial and sought-after awards for the Indian auto industry.