We're living in the largest energy transition mankind has ever seen. Kartikeya and Shumi are discussing the future of our fuels on ThisConnect.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 An Independence thing

02:17 Does Ethanol make sense

06:31 Biomass based 'CNG'

09:30 Electric vehicles

16:30 Better laws needed

19:12 Transitions hurt

24:40 Global warming

25:35 Hybrids Part I

26:18 Old vs new solutions

28:08 Battery recycling

28:48 Age of innovation

33:37 Innovation infrastructure

35:05 Continuity of governance

40:09 Carbon credits

41:04 Eggs and baskets

45:00 Do stuff, make a move

46:30 Electrics are better

49:36 Disruption's coming

50:00 More CNG two-wheelers

53:11 Nuclear diamond batteries

54:21 Diesel's done

55:41 Closing comments

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When it comes to buying a new vehicle, Shumi and Kartikeya are finding that often people get confused about what's really important, and what is not. On ThisConnect (S02 E13), we're discussing the way to figure out what's a deal breaker, and what's just a niggle.

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ThisConnect is our podcast. If you haven't already, check out Season 01 on our channel. On the pod, Kartikeya and Shumi discuss a range of topics of automotive interest, from trends to important things we need to think about to just celebrating the automotive lifestyle.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 How Bad Is It

02:08 Your Expectation

07:40 Your Context

12:20 It Is About Balance

15:42 Small Things Big Deals

18:55 Screens And Cars

21:17 What is Real Value

29:29 Dealbreakers

36:23 Does It Meet Your Expectations

38:34 Essentials

41:18 You Must Miss Out

44:04 Your Choices

46:30 Life's Not Fair

47:22 Who You Trust

52:05 Reliability

56:53 The Next Episode

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Humans must dream, otherwise life can be colourless. On ThisConnect (Season 02, Episode 12), Kartikeya and Shumi are discussing the nature of our dreams and aspirations, and how we can move steadily towards them.

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ThisConnect is our podcast. If you haven't already, check out Season 01 on our channel. On the pod, Kartikeya and Shumi discuss a range of topics of automotive interest, from trends to important things we need to think about to just celebrating the automotive lifestyle.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Premium Car/Bike Dreams

01:28 Family & Automotive Dreams

06:39 Growing Up Changes Things

09:27 What Do You Dream About

11:31 Are Dreams Expensive

14:35 Joy of Using vs Owning

20:43 Premium Can Be Worse

23:45 Mistakes Are Okay

26:25 Emotion vs Reason

28:48 Skills vs Performance

34:00 The Status Thing

36:30 Premium, For Journalists

38:00 Do Your Thing

40:00 To Do List

43:30 Envy Isn't Important

44:25 Start. Just Start

45:25 Do You Thing Part II

47:26 Kartikeya's Dreams

48:41 Shumi's Dreams

51:12 The Next Episode

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Halfway through Season 02, we took your advice for episode 10. Shumi and Kartikeya discuss your advice, tips and tricks for your life with cars and motorcycles. And if we're honest, there are awesome ideas in there – thank you!

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CHAPTERS

00:00:00 Such Good Advice

00:00:50 Lessons For Life

00:03:34 Third Party Mechanics

00:08:53 Be Alive vs Be Right

00:14:44 Justify Your Views

00:20:18 Don't Drive Like an Uncle

00:26:37 Ride For Enjoyment

00:30:55 Start Slow To Get Fast

00:37:36 Dealing With Impulses

00:44:58 Look Out For Friends

00:47:20 Always Wear A Helmet

00:49:55 What's Your Limit

00:51:11 Predicting Traffic

00:55:07 Look Farther

00:56:00 Long Distance Runners

00:58:48 Teach Your Children

01:00:20 Take a Deep Breathe

01:03:38 Closing Comments

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How do you know whether you actually drive or ride well or not? Kartikeya and Shumi break it down – symptoms, things to learn and practice and more – on episode 09 of season 02 of our podcast, ThisConnect.

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ThisConnect is our podcast. If you haven't already, check out Season 01 on our channel. On the pod, Kartikeya and Shumi discuss a range of topics of automotive interest, from trends to important things we need to think about to just celebrating the automotive lifestyle.

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Chapters

00:00:00 How Do You Know?

00:02:39 Get Comfortable

00:03:48 Signs of Progress

00:09:18 What Could You Do?

00:13.15 Read the Signs

00:14:30 Get Familiar First

00:18:36 Adjust Your Vehicles

00:19:28 Learn Your Brakes

00:23:25 Practice Makes Perfect

00:26:38 You Will Get Used To It

00:32:08 U-Turns & Tight Spaces

00:37:30 Time, Distance & Anticipation

00:39:00 What Do You Remember

00:40:45 Patience & Good Driving

00:42:26 Signs of Bad Driving/Riding

00:44:20 Situational Awareness

00:49:15 Look Farther Ahead

00:52:29 Make Time For Yourself

00:55:00 Drive & Ride More

00:55:51 Passengers & Pillions

00:59:38 Can You Go Fast At All

01:03:50 Music May Not Help

01:06:14 Schools & Instruction

01:07:16 Closing Comments

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Travelling with the family is awesome. Road trips are even better when done right! On episode 8 of ThisConnect season 02, Kartikeya and Shumi are discussing how to go about this... leave us your best advice in the comments too!

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Where Should We Start?

01:15 Solo travel

02:32 Road Trip vs Getting There

05:05 Make a Good Plan

09:55 Cold vs The Heat

11:55 Be Flexible With Plans

16:24 Vehicle Prep

22:44 Pack Light

26:55 Pack Well

30:22 Packing for Bikes

33:53 Load the Car Early

36:25 A Knack For Snacks

38:00 Passengers' Rule

40:58 Travelling in Groups

47:55 Leave Home!

52:28 Slow Things Down

54:07 Share Your Plan

55:03 Emergencies

56:21 Your Advice!

56:40 The Next Episode

57:40 Cars vs Bikes

59:44 Closing Comments

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What would be the right time to upgrade from your current bike or car? What indications can you rely on to tell you that your pride and joy is great but your wants and needs have moved forward? Kartikeya and Shumi discuss on our podcast, ThisConnect.

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CHAPTERS

00:00:00 Hoarders vs Upgraders

00:01:30 Are You Bored

00:03:30 What Are Your Preferences

00:05:15 Versatile vs Specialised

00:11:30 It is Emotional

00:16:50 Is Age A Factor

00:19:35 Reliability Factor

00:21:56 Things To Worry About

00:23:03 Try Something New

00:29:00 The Use Case

00:34:28 Lifestyle Vehicles

00:40:49 Set Your Expectations

00:42:44 Test Rides and Drives

00:47:51 Use Case vs Engineering

00:51:57 Don't Lie To Yourself

00:53:28 Electrics & Diesels

00:56:40 Electric Two-Wheelers

00:58:30 Closing Comments

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On the sixth episode of ThisConnect Season 02, Kartikeya and Shumi are discussing the easy and accurate approach to buying your first ever bike, motorcycle or scooter. There's a lot less to worry about than you think!

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Love Is Blind

01:31 Not Enough Choice

03:56 Too Much Choice

04:16 Buy By Yourself

06:33 Design & Appeal

08:33 Start Anywhere

13:20 Great Starter Bikes

15:20 Make a Plan

16:53 Convince Your Parents

18:39 Scooters vs Motorcycles

21:23 On Your Own

24:47 Budgets & Mistakes

26:06 Obvious Red Flags

30:10 What Kind Of Bike

31:33 Double The Power

35:17 Not a Great Challenge

36:40 Scooters Are Awesome

38:00 Commuters Are Awesome

41:00 Steps Are Important

46:11 Look For Confidence

49:04 Expect To Crash

50:15 Reduce Distractions

52:04 Bikes Are Complex

52:52 Starter Riding Gear

54:35 Crash Guards

56:02 Be Consumed

56:50 Ride More

57:30 Your Advice

57:44 Electrics?

58:25 Buy Used?

59:16 Your Experience

59:52 Closing Comments

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Crash test ratings are a contentious conversation because of the amount of marketing that the star ratings have amounted to. On ThisConnect Season 02 Episode 05, Kartikeya and Shumi break down what they actually mean and how to accurately interpret crash test ratings in term of accidents in the real world.

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CHAPTERS

00:00:00 Crash Tests & Safety

00:01:11 What's A Crash Test

00:03:00 Lab Test vs The Real World

00:05:00 Accidents vs Crash Tests

00:06:58 Optional Crash Test Ratings

00:10:38 Too Pro Manufacturer?

00:13:26 Are Cars Really Safe?

00:15:14 Ratings Aren't Comprehensive

00:18:49 The Injury Scale

00:22:59 Not User-friendly!

00:24:05 Child Seats Required

00:28:26 You Cause The Crash Part 1

00:32:00 Protect Yourself

00:33:18 Drive Better

00:36:27 Avoid Crashes!

00:37:45 Better Cars Look Worse

00:39:35 Do You Drive Well Enough?

00:41:26 Causing Harm

00:42.54 Really Understand Crash Ratings

00:45:21 Active Safety Matters More

00:46:20 How Safety Progresses

00:52:04 Older Cars and Safety

00:53:29 Do the Hard Thing

00:54:05 Choose To Be Safer

00:55:52 Your Mistake or Theirs?

00:58:30 Not Crashing Is Better!

01:00:33 The Next Episode

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On ThisConnect, MotorInc's podcast, Shumi and Kartikeya are talking about motorcycling as a culture and a lifestyle. And whether it's in a state that will ultimately lead to trouble for all of us that love being on two wheels.

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CHAPTERS

00:00:00 Culture

00:02:30 Motorcycle Festivals

00:04:45 The Online Influence

00:07:00 Cultural Genres

00:09:15 The Early Influences

00:13:23 Consequences Incoming

00:15:10 Responsible Motorcycling

00:17:12 Courtesy & Patience I

00:19:05 Represent!

00:19:56 What We're Learning

00:21:44 Motorcyclists vs Bikers

00:23:01 The Bad Boy Streak

00:24:45 Courtesy & Patience II

00:26:53 Motorcyclists Are Vulnerable

00:27:42 Guided Behaviour

00:28:37 Say Hello

00:29:13 Be Quiet

00:30:23 Sportsbike Riders

00:34:57 Experience vs Ownership

00:36:09 Invest In Your Passion

00:37:50 Off-road Challenges

00:39:01 Be Considerate

00:43:25 Traffic & Patience

00:46:47 Ride Solo vs Groups

00:48:30 Crashes & First Aid

00:52:18 Bad vs Good Behaviour

00:55:05 Motorcyclist as Aspiration

00:56:37 Actively Humanise

00:58:32 Communicate!

01:00:55 Be Human

01:01:22 Be Welcome

01:02:58 Earn Respect

01:03:10 Welcome New Riders

01:04:56 The Next Episode

01:05:32 Closing Comments

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On the third episode of ThisConnect Season 02, Kartikeya and Shumi are discussing the easy and accurate approach to buying your first ever car. There's a lot less to worry about than you think!

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ThisConnect is our podcast. You can check out Season 01 on our channel if you haven't. On the pod, Kartikeya and Shumi discuss a range of topics of automotive interest ranging from trends, important things we need to think about, or just celebrate the automotive lifestyle.

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CHAPTERS

00:00:00 Nervous?

00:01:44 Worry Doesn't Work

00:03:13 How Expensive Should It Be?

00:08:58 First Car-Friendly Brands

00:10:38 Petrol, Diesel or Electric?

00:15:30 How You Decide?

00:17:13 Trustworthy Opinions

00:23:49 Good Car Essentials: Engines

00:28:06 Good Car Essentials: Suspension

00:33:30 Good Car Essentials: Dependability

00:34:40 The Features Minefield

00:45:26 The Car Safety Conversation

00:52:44 Resale Value

00:54:10 Warranties & Service Packages

00:55:50 Used Car As your First Car?

00:57:57 Our First Cars

01:00:08 Versatility

01:01:15 The Middle Variants

01:04:03 Don't Worry So Much

01:06:09 The Next Episode

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The Japanese dominated the world in quality and products in the 1970s and 1980s. But lately, their products lag behind the norm in India and they don't appear to have a strategy that works towards the changing needs of Indian car and motorcycle buyers. On ThisConnect season 2, episode two, Kartikeya and Shumi are talking about how this incredible country and culture lost its way. And what's the solution.

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ThisConnect is our podcast. You can check out Season 01 on our channel if you haven't. On the pod, Kartikeya and Shumi discuss a range of topics of automotive interest ranging from trends, important things we need to think about, or just celebrate the automotive lifestyle.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Rising Sun?

02:40 Going Gets Tough

04:05 What Japan is Like

09:18 Can't Drive In Japan

10:16 Process Orientation

12:15 Do We Need Japanese CEOs?

16:23 Broken Systems Persist

18:12 Breaking Expectations

20:15 Changed Expectations

21:32 Japan Can't Manage Change

25:32 Respect Is a Two-Way Street

28:24 Japan's Money Problem

30:30 Not Cutting Edge Any More

31:39 India vs Japan

33:32 Strange Decisions

35:30 Is Japan Just Old?

37:07 Generation Gap

40:05 The Experience Problem

43:20 Lack of Innovation

46:00 Japan Knows Better?

47:20 How Change Will Happen

49:40 Are These Strong Brands?

52:35 Can Japan Innovate?

54:10 The Next Episode

55:47 Closing Comments

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On the opening episode of ThisConnect Season 02 – our podcast – Kartikeya and Shumi are talking about what they promised in Season 01: the correct way to break in, bed in, or run in, if you prefer, you new car, motorcycle or scooter. It's simpler than you think, and you're worrying a bit too much, maybe? ~ Join our YouTube channel as a member for exclusive content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO-uVs959_GUzzUx4ctwMMQ/join ~ ThisConnect is our podcast. You can check out Season 01 on our channel if you haven't. On the pod, Kartikeya and Shumi discuss a range of topics of automotive interest ranging from trends, important things we need to think about, or just celebrate the automotive lifestyle. ~ CHAPTERS 00:00 Season 02 Opens 01:05 What Is Breaking In 03:48 Things Have Changed 07:05 The First 200km 09:21 Good Engineering Everywhere 13:45 The Early Oil Change 15:34 Shumi's Experiences 17:27 Kartikeya's Ritual 20:35 Emotion vs Reason 24:00 Traffic Is Your Friend 25:20 Is Racing Different 26:44 Brakes and Tyres 30:45 Small Details Matter 34:44 Autonomy Will End Bikes 37:44 Pre-Delivery Inspection 38:52 How To Run It In 43:45 New Vehicles Smell 45:30 Can't Be Too Careful 46:56 How To Run It In Continued 48:58 Closing Comments ~ Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss any videos: YouTube.com/@motorinc We’re offering our podcast, ThisConnect, on YouTube, Anchor/Spotify, Apple, Amazon and Google. Audio Podcasts are available at: Amazon: https://www.bit.ly/amazon_tc Apple: https://www.bit.ly/apple_tc Spotify: https://www.bit.ly/spotify_tc Anchor.fm: https://www.anchor.fm/thisconnect Google: https://www.bit.ly/ggle_tc JioSaavn: https://www.bit.ly/saavn_tc RSS (via Anchor): https://anchor.fm/s/cdfc9888/podcast/rss ~ Motor Inc social media channels: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themotorinc Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/themotorinc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MotorInc.official ~ Website: https://www.motorinc.com ~ #MotorInc #ThisConnect #Podcast #Season02 #RunningIn #BreakingIn #NewCar #NewMotorcycle #NewScooter #firstthingsfirst