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. ~ 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. ~ 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 ~ #MotorInc #podcast #Thisconnect #Dreams #Aspiration #Inspiration #think #Dream #Pursue #Life #lifelessons #motivation

Things aren't always going to go your way. Kartikeya and Shumi discuss how to deal with emergencies and accidents on ThisConnect. ~ 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. ~ 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 ~ #MotorInc #ThisConnect #podcast #NowPlaying #Apple #YouTube #Google #Spotify #Amazon #Emergencies #Advice #FirstAid

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! ~ 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. ~ 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 ~ #MotorInc #ThisConnect #podcast #NowPlaying #Apple #YouTube #Google #Spotify #Amazon #Advice #tips #tipsandtricks

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. - 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. - 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 - #MotorInc #ThisConnect #podcast #NowPlaying #Apple #YouTube #Google #Spotify #Amazon #DriveBetter #DriveSafer #RideBetter #RideSafer #Safety #Skills

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! ~ 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. ~ 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 ~ Errors 31:18 That's Satyadeep Mishra (Sorry Sattu!) and you can find him on Instagram at @instasattu ~ #MotorInc #ThisConnect Motor Inc #podcast #travel #touring #roadtrip #familytime #travelwithkids #ontheroad

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. ~ 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. ~ 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 ~ #MotorInc #Podcast #ThisConnect #BuyBike #Buyingabike #motorcycle #scooter #advice #buyingadvice #fomo #Buyacar #Upgrade

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! ~ 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. ~ 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 ~ #MotorInc #Podcast #ThisConnect #BuyBike #Buyingabike #motorcycle #scooter #advice #buyingadvice #fomo

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. ~ 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. ~ 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 ~ #MotorInc Motor Inc #ThisConnect #Podcast #Season02 #Crash #Crashtest #Crashtesting #Crashtestratings #Safety #Accident #Accidents

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. ~ 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 00:00:00 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 ~ #MotorInc #ThisConnect #PodCast #Motorcycles #Motorcycling #Biker #Bike #Culture #LiveAccident

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! - 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 00:00:00 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 - #MotorInc #ThisConnect #Podcast #Season02 #FirstCar #NewCar #DontWorry #HowTo #BuyCar #buyingacar

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. - 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 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 ~ #MotorInc #ThisConnect #Podcast Motor Inc #Japan #Japanese #WhatsWrongWithJapan #JapanProblem

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