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ThisConnect MotorInc
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ThisConnect is a conversation. About cars. About motorcycles. About good things. Things as nouns as well as verbs
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When Should You Upgrade Your Vehicle! | ThisConnect S02E07
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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#MotorInc #Podcast #ThisConnect #BuyBike #Buyingabike #motorcycle #scooter #advice #buyingadvice #fomo #Buyacar #Upgrade -
How To Buy Your First Bike | ThisConnect S02E06
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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#MotorInc #Podcast #ThisConnect #BuyBike #Buyingabike #motorcycle #scooter #advice #buyingadvice #fomo -
What Crash Test Ratings Really Mean | ThisConnect S02E05
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 -
Is Motorcycling a Failing Culture? | ThisConnect S02E04
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 -
How To Buy Your First Ever Car | ThisConnect S02E03
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 -
What Happened To Japanese Products? | ThisConnect S0E02
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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#MotorInc #ThisConnect #Podcast Motor Inc #Japan #Japanese #WhatsWrongWithJapan #JapanProblem