Ronak Shah is a reporter for the CarAndBike Show. He joined the CNB team in 2013 as a Researcher, assisting in the production, editing, research and reporting for the show. As a Reporter, Ronak's interests lie in keeping a close eye on the Indian and international automobile markets, studying the business and marketing strategies automobile companies employ and tracking future innovation in electric and green vehicles. His childhood passion for automobiles allows him to happily travel extensively for work, as long as he knows there is a car or a bike waiting for him at the other end to drive!
So it seems that the Ecclestone surname isnt necessarily a ticket to outstanding business acumen say Mithila and Kunal in the last episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast. And by last, we mean the last of 2015. Happy New Year!
With growing concerns over air pollution in the country, air purifiers are gaining momentum in terms of sales. And Philips' automotive division Lumileds has taken this opportunity to launch an in-car air purifier, the Philips GoPure Compact 110, priced at Rs. 7,999.
Alain Prost is rumoured to play a Niki Lauda-type role for Renault when they return as a manufacturer team to Formula 1 in 2016. Would this mean that a Prost-Pastor bromance is in the offing a la Lauda-Hamilton?
After a three week break, the Inside Line F1 Podcast is back with their 40th episode of the 2015 F1 season! This season has been about Lewis Hamilton - his wins, losses, social media antics, music and the stuff he's said. Mithila and Kunal go about listing all that the three time World Champion has said in the last few weeks and all that the others have said about him.
Has 'heavy partying' compromised Lewis Hamilton's pace wonder Mithila and I in this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast. And if so, shouldn't Nico Rosberg hire a professional party planner already? I also explain why Hamilton's race in P2 was far better than all of Rosberg's races in P2 this season.
In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Mithila and Kunal tell you why young Max is exactly what Formula 1 needs right now and how 'when' is more interesting than 'which' when it comes to discussing his move to a top team.
Valtteri Bottas got his revenge in Mexico, but did Nico Rosberg get his too? Could an aggressive approach by Pirelli have livened up the inaugural Mexican Grand Prix from being a boring and a processional race?
Bajaj has given the cruiser bike enthusiasts in India something to cheer about with the launch of 3 variants of the Avenger - Cruise 220, Street 220 and Street 150.
Is that the next title for Lewis Hamilton? Join Mithila and Kunal as they celebrate Lewis Hamilton's third Formula 1 Drivers' Championship and a FANtastic race in the United States of America.
History is a powerful tool; a small sneak-peek into a company's history not only gives you an idea about the huge work done in the past, but also a glimpse of the future.
German auto component maker, Bosch, inaugurated its 9th R&D centre in Renningen on Wednesday.
Congrats Mercedes for dominating and winning the 2015 Formula 1 Constructors' Championship. Congrats to Sergio Perez and Force India for a well earned podium finish in Russia. But this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast has much much more.
As we near the Russian GP, Mithila and I put the lesser spoken about Red Bull racer Daniil Kvyat through the 'hot or not' test. We tell you why despite being the ONLY Russian driver on the grid he will still be ONLY second most popular.
Tune in as we discuss Alonso's future in Formula 1, Mclaren and Red Bull Racing's power issues, the controversial Mercedes black out and if Ferrari could be next (in Russia).
Much against public expectations, it was Sebastian Vettel and NOT Lewis Hamilton who bettered Ayrton Senna's race wins record in Singapore. And this was after clinching a scintillating win under the lights! Join Mithila Mehta and me in this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast as they wonder if this was a Ferrari resurgence or a one-off victory.
In this weeks episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Mithila and I try and solve Red Bull Racings energy (engine) woes for 2016. With reigning World Champions Mercedes refusing to sell their engines to the former World Champions and with Renaults inability to produce competitive ones, is Ferrari their best option?
The Kwid is built on Renault's new CMF-A platform, and is the first product coming off of it. Renault and Nissan are looking a range of future compacts in various body styles on this platform.
Is Lewis Hamilton greater than Ayrton Senna? Should he win in Singapore, he could be so, at least statistically say Mithila and Kunal in the latest episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast.
Now there is enough and more in the pipeline when it comes to SUVs but the Chevrolet Trailblazer will be the first to hit the scene. Here's what we thought about the car.
Lewis Hamilton has had a near flawless season this year or has he? In the latest episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Mithila and Kunal pick the one flaw that has dogged the reigning World Champion on the podium all season long.
