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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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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 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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#MotorInc #ThisConnect #podcast #NowPlaying #Apple #YouTube #Google #Spotify #Amazon #Fuel #Petrol #Diesel #Ethanol #CNG #LPG #Electric #Hydrogen
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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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#MotorInc #ThisConnect #podcast #NowPlaying #Apple #YouTube #Google #Spotify #Amazon #BigProblem #SmallIssue #Niggle #DealBreaker #buyingadvice #buyacar #buyabike
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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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#MotorInc #podcast #Thisconnect #Dreams #Aspiration #Inspiration #think #Dream #Pursue #Life #lifelessons #motivation
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Things aren't always going to go your way. Kartikeya and Shumi discuss how to deal with emergencies and accidents on 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 What's An Emergency
00:02:05 Your First Reactions
00:04:53 Worst Case Scenario
00:08:46 Plan For Adversity
00:12:15 Take Your Time
00:16:25 Worrying vs Solving
00:19:15 Preparation Matters
00:23:40 Police & Crowds
00:31:57 Is It An Emergency?
00:35:33 Material, People & Time
00:38:55 Time
00:43:57 Tell Your Family
00:51:50 Parents & Friends
00:55:35 Focus on People
00:57:46 Easy vs Hard
00:59:55 Earn Trust
01:00:55 What Can You Control
01:02:35 Dashcams
01:04:38 Intuition Works
01:08:40 Summary
01:09:33 Closing Comments
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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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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 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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#MotorInc #ThisConnect #podcast #NowPlaying #Apple #YouTube #Google #Spotify #Amazon #Advice #tips #tipsandtricks
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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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#MotorInc #ThisConnect #podcast #NowPlaying #Apple #YouTube #Google #Spotify #Amazon #DriveBetter #DriveSafer #RideBetter #RideSafer #Safety #Skills
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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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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 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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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 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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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 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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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 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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#MotorInc Motor Inc #ThisConnect #Podcast #Season02 #Crash #Crashtest #Crashtesting #Crashtestratings #Safety #Accident #Accidents
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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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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 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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#MotorInc #ThisConnect #PodCast #Motorcycles #Motorcycling #Biker #Bike #Culture #LiveAccident
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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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#MotorInc #ThisConnect #Podcast #Season02 #FirstCar #NewCar #DontWorry #HowTo #BuyCar #buyingacar
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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.~CHAPTERS00:00 Season 02 Opens01:05 What Is Breaking In03:48 Things Have Changed07:05 The First 200km09:21 Good Engineering Everywhere13:45 The Early Oil Change15:34 Shumi's Experiences17:27 Kartikeya's Ritual20:35 Emotion vs Reason24:00 Traffic Is Your Friend25:20 Is Racing Different26:44 Brakes and Tyres30:45 Small Details Matter34:44 Autonomy Will End Bikes37:44 Pre-Delivery Inspection38:52 How To Run It In43:45 New Vehicles Smell45:30 Can't Be Too Careful46:56 How To Run It In Continued48:58 Closing Comments~Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss any videos: YouTube.com/@motorincWe’re offering our podcast, ThisConnect, on YouTube, Anchor/Spotify, Apple, Amazon and Google.Audio Podcasts are available at:Amazon: https://www.bit.ly/amazon_tcApple: https://www.bit.ly/apple_tcSpotify: https://www.bit.ly/spotify_tcAnchor.fm: https://www.anchor.fm/thisconnectGoogle: https://www.bit.ly/ggle_tcJioSaavn: https://www.bit.ly/saavn_tcRSS (via Anchor): https://anchor.fm/s/cdfc9888/podcast/rss~Motor Inc social media channels:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themotorincTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/themotorincInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/MotorInc.official ~Website:https://www.motorinc.com~#MotorInc #ThisConnect #Podcast #Season02 #RunningIn #BreakingIn #NewCar #NewMotorcycle #NewScooter #firstthingsfirst