Rare earth magnets are the invisible engines behind EVs, smartphones, and satellites, and now, they’re at the center of a global supply chain crisis. With China tightening exports and India’s EV industry hanging in the balance, one tiny magnet is not just steering the future of automobiles but rewriting geopolitics.The future of electric vehicles may not depend on batteries or mileage. But on rare earth magnets. These tiny but powerful components, especially Neodymium magnets, are essential to synchronous motors used in EVs. But there’s a problem: China controls over 90% of global magnet production, and delayed exports are shaking up the EV supply chain worldwide.In this Episode 6 of Which Car Should I buy, Siddharth Vinayak Patankar is breaking down: What rare earth magnets are, and how they power electric carsWhy India’s EV industry is under pressure as import requests go unansweredWhat critical raw materials have to do with national security?How companies like IREL, TVS Motor, and Bosch India are responding?What India’s ₹5,000 crore push to localize magnet production means for the future?The rise of rare-earth-free motors, and why IITs are joining the R&D raceFrom EV crisis to geopolitical moves, this is the full story of how one of the smallest components is causing one of the biggest disruptions in clean tech. The rare earth magnet crisis can affect electric car production in India such for popular cars like the Tata Nexon EV, Tata Harrier EV, MG Windsor, Mahindra BE 6 and electric scooters such as the Bajaj Chetak, TVS iQube, Ather Rizta and more.

Which underrated cars in India are actually worth buying?Welcome to Episode 5 of "Which Car Should I Buy?" with Siddharth Vinayak Patankar, where we spotlight forgotten cars in the Indian car market that still make a whole lot of sense in 2025!In a market dominated by best-sellers like the Hyundai Creta, Maruti Swift, Tata Punch, and Honda City, several hidden gem cars often go unnoticed. In this video, we discuss both ICE and EV cars that one should consider. In hatchbacks there are options such as the MG Comet, Citroen C3, Tata Altroz and even the Maruti Suzuki Ignis, yes, even Maruti cars are being left out. Whether you're eyeing a fuel-efficient daily driver or a well-priced electric hatchback, this episode will help you discover cars that are overlooked but still make sense to buy in 2025.Join the conversation! Which car do YOU think deserves more attention? Drop your thoughts in the comments and help fellow car buyers make informed choices.#Podcast #Car #SUV

Everyone’s obsessed with SUVs—big, bulky, and ‘premium’. But are hatchbacks truly dead, or are we just ignoring the most sensible cars on the road? In this podcast video, we break down the reality of car buying in 2025 India: Why hatchbacks still matter, who they’re best for, and which models you should actually consider.

Whether you’re a first-time buyer, looking for a second car for the family, or just want something compact for city runs—this is the video you need to watch.

We cover:

• Hatchback vs SUV: Real cost, practicality & purpose

• The best hatchbacks for every budget (including EVs!)

• Hatchbacks to avoid in 2025

• Why India was a hatchback nation—and what changed.

Watch all the above details in Episode 4 of Which Car Should I Buy? With Siddharth Vinayak Patankar.