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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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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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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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