Rohan Sharma
Rohan Sharma is a contributor at Nxcar Content Hub with 29 published articles. Their work primarily covers Nxcar Perspectives, Automotive News, Cars & Culture, providing readers with expert insights and analysis on India's evolving automotive landscape.
29 published articles
Articles by Rohan Sharma
Why the Car's Real Revolution Is Happening Behind the Dashboard and What It Means for Used Car Buyers
Software-defined vehicles are changing how used cars should be evaluated. This blog explains why software support, cellular connectivity, subscription-based features, and digital architecture now matter as much as mileage and mechanical condition.
10 Year EV Cost Comparison. Full Engineering Cost Model
Are EVs actually cheaper over 10 years? This guide breaks down the full cost model, including purchase price, fuel, maintenance, insurance, depreciation, battery risk, and tax incentives, so you can compare EVs and gas cars using real ownership economics.
Renault Duster 2026 Price in India: The Legend Returns with Mercedes DNA
The OG is back! Discover how the Renault Duster 2026 is disrupting the market with its Mercedes-derived 163 PS engine and a price tag that’s shaking up the SUV segment. Is it time to upgrade?
Upcoming Car Launches in India: The Models Set to Shake Up 2026
India’s car market is heading into another busy launch season, with a fresh wave of EVs, hybrids and feature packed ICE models lined up across price bands. From family friendly SUVs to more premium electric crossovers, here are the upcoming launches worth tracking, and why they matter for Indian buyers.
Women Behind the Wheel: Changing Indian Attitudes
Indian car culture and heritage: A woman driving was once unusual enough to draw stares. Today, women make up an estimated 20% of new car buyers—still minority but growing steadily. This transformation reflects br...
The Parking Wars: How Cars Claimed Indian Streets
Indian car culture and heritage: Look at any old photograph of Indian streets—from the 1960s, 1970s, even 1980s—and something is conspicuously absent: parked cars. Streets were for walking, hawking, playing. Today...
The Roadside Mechanic: India's Unsung Automotive Heroes
Indian car culture and heritage: On virtually every highway in India, you'll find them: small sheds with hand-painted signs offering 'All Vehicle Repairs.' These roadside mechanics—often without formal training, w...
The History of the Ambassador: India's King of Roads
Indian car culture and heritage: For nearly five decades, one car embodied Indian automotive identity: the Hindustan Ambassador. Based on the 1956 Morris Oxford, the Ambassador outlasted its British parent by over...
The Cultural Impact of the Fast & Furious Franchise on Indian Car Culture
Indian car culture and heritage: When The Fast and the Furious released in 2001, it wasn't just a movie—it was a cultural earthquake that reshaped how an entire generation viewed automobiles. For Indian car enthus...
User Experience Design in Automotive Interfaces: Eye-Tracking Study
Automotive research and analysis: Abstract: This eye-tracking study evaluates cognitive load and visual attention patterns when drivers interact with various infotainment interface designs. Results indicate signifi...
Traffic Flow Optimization Using AI-Controlled Signal Systems: Field Trial Results
Automotive research and analysis: Abstract: This paper reports results from India's first large-scale field trial of AI-controlled traffic signal systems, conducted across 47 intersections in Hyderabad over 18 mont...
Wheel Alignment: Science and Specifications Explained
Technical automotive insights: Wheel alignment affects tire wear, fuel consumption, handling, and safety. Yet many drivers neglect it until obvious symptoms appear. Understanding alignment parameters enables pro...
Safety Systems Explained: Understanding ADAS Levels and Limitations
Technical automotive insights: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are proliferating across vehicle segments, with manufacturers using confusing terminology like "autopilot" and "hands-free driving." This ...
Analysis: The True 5-Year Cost of Owning a German Luxury Car in India
Technical automotive insights: German luxury brands—Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi—represent aspiration for many Indian buyers. Their engineering excellence is undeniable. But what does ownership actually cost? This a...
Why Car Companies Hate the Right-to-Repair Movement
Expert opinion on car buying in India: If you've tried to get your modern car repaired at an independent garage, you've probably encountered the problem: diagnostic software locked behind manufacturer paywalls, parts av...
Why Modern Car Designs All Look the Same
Expert opinion on car buying in India: Have you noticed that recent car designs from different manufacturers look increasingly similar? The aggressive front fascias, the floating rooflines, the angular creases—every car...
The Insurance Scam Nobody Talks About: IDV and You
Expert opinion on car buying in India: Every year, millions of Indians renew their car insurance without understanding a fundamental truth: the insurance company's primary incentive is to pay you as little as possible. ...
Why You Should Never Buy a Car in the First Month of Launch
Expert opinion on car buying in India: When a new car launches, excitement builds. The marketing machine revs up with glossy ads and influencer reviews. People rush to book, bragging about single-digit booking numbers. ...
Car Loans Are Keeping You Poor: A Mathematical Reality Check
Expert opinion on car buying in India: Let's do some math that will make your relationship with car loans uncomfortable. If you're currently paying an EMI for your car, this might hurt to read. But financial truth is mo...
The SUV Obsession is Killing Indian Car Culture
Expert opinion on car buying in India: Walk into any showroom in India today, and you'll notice something depressing: every major new launch is yet another crossover or SUV. The sedan is dying. The hatchback is struggli...
Auto Component Sector Achieves Record Exports of $22 Billion
India's automotive industry news: India's automotive component industry has achieved record exports of $22 billion in fiscal year 2024, establishing the country as a critical node in global automotive supply chains...
Car Insurance Premiums Rise 25% as Repair Costs Surge
India's automotive industry news: Motor insurance premiums in India have increased by an average of 25% over the past 12 months, with some categories seeing increases exceeding 40%. The surge reflects a fundamental...
Volkswagen Considering Exit from Indian Manufacturing Operations
India's automotive industry news: Volkswagen Group is reportedly reconsidering its India manufacturing strategy, with internal discussions examining whether to continue local production or transition to an import-o...
Mahindra XUV700 Gets 5-Star Safety Rating from Global NCAP
India's automotive industry news: The Mahindra XUV700 has achieved the highest possible 5-star safety rating from Global NCAP, becoming one of the safest vehicles ever tested from an Indian manufacturer. The achiev...
Ola Electric Posts First Profitable Quarter, Announces New Factory
India's automotive industry news: Ola Electric, India's leading electric two-wheeler manufacturer, has reported its first-ever profitable quarter since inception, marking a significant milestone in the company's jo...