Episode description
Gagan Choudhary is an Automotive & Aviation Content Creator with 9 years of experience in the auto industry. Gagan Choudhary runs a YouTube channel where he gives unbiased and detailed reviews on new car launches and technical topics, making his content useful for both casual viewers and car enthusiasts. He also has a website about the automotive industry in India - [GaadiFy.com](http://gaadify.com/).
In this episode Vinamre and Gagan talk about:
- Views on Hatchbacks vs Sedans vs SUV’s, The future of petrol vs. diesel cars
- Why India is not a global manufacturing hub? Is CNG safe?
- The future of EV cars in India and the issues with them and Why are EV cars costly?
- Experience driving in Germany vs. India and what really happens in the “Dakar Rally?”
- How you can import any car for 6 months in India, Tips before buying a new or second-hand car.
If you are a car enthusiast and want to know unknown facts about cars and different companies, this episode is for you.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
2:25 - What makes Mercedes sales go up in India?
6:35 - Petrol vs Diesel Cars
8:25 - Is CNG safe to use?
11:35 - Mercedes vs Audi
13:43 - Will luxury buyers in India buy EVs?
17:48 - The reality of charging EVs
22:05 - "Alto" - The greatest Indian hatchback
26:16 - Does Maruti Suzuki export?
28:20 - Manual vs Automatic Cars
30:28 - Global hatchbacks that became significant in India
34:34 - Why India is not a global manufacturing hub?
36:32 - The reputation of Honda City
37:53 - Why Creta is the best car
41:42 - Reviewing Rolls Royce and Bentley
45:34 - His favorite sports car
46:47 - Racing on a track vs street
49:00 - The crazy stories of the "Dakar Rally"
58:52 - Driving at 300 km/h
1:02:15 - Drifting cars
1:04:19 - How can you fix your car?
1:07:10 - Changing tires is a life-saving skill
1:11:21 - The EV revolution in 2-wheelers
1:14:16 - Problems with EVs
1:16:21 - The wild craze for Thar
1:21:50 - Why do people buy Fortuner?
1:25:37 - Why don't people buy Volvo?
1:26:20 - BMW is the most fun to drive
1:30:25 - Why Jaguar disappeared
1:35:45 - Car aspiration is dying
1:38:25 - Importing a car in India
1:40:20 - The 6 months rule of cars
1:42:20 - Heavy GST on cars
1:43:35 - Driving old muscle cars
1:48:11 - Insurance providers ensured car safety
1:49:59 - Vintage car collections
1:51:26 - The craze for VIP and custom numbers
1:57:20 - The Vahan Search App
1:57:50 - Why Ambassador vanished?
2:01:07 - Tips to follow before buying a car
2:02:55 - Do's and don'ts of buying second-hand cars
2:05:52 - Conclusion
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