Episodes
The Nissan X-Trail is being imported into India to create a halo car while the Magnite update and subsequent Indian products are prepped for sale. Kartikeya says on MotorInc First, that the X-Trail isn't as appealing as he hoped. ~ MotorInc First is a discussion between experts Kartikeya Singhee and Shumi (Shubhabrata Marmar), co-founders of MotorInc, on new vehicles. Each episode will discuss one vehicle in great detail, covering the experience of driving or riding it and what it means for...
Published 08/15/24
Published 08/15/24
Bajaj's Freedom 125 brings together the cost-effectiveness of CNG as a fuel with the convenience of an ICE motorcycle. Shumi and Kartikeya are discussing this brand-new, innovative motorcycle on Motorinc First. ~ MotorInc First is a discussion between experts Kartikeya Singhee and Shumi (Shubhabrata Marmar), co-founders of MotorInc, on new vehicles. Each episode will discuss one vehicle in great detail, covering the experience of driving or riding it and what it means for the industry....
Published 07/31/24
The Husqvarna Vitpilen 250 is a close cousin to the KTM 250 Duke. But on MotorInc First, Shumi's telling Kartikeya that it is even calmer which might be a pro, and a con, both. - MotorInc First is a discussion between experts Kartikeya Singhee and Shumi (Shubhabrata Marmar), co-founders of MotorInc, on new vehicles. Each episode will discuss one vehicle in great detail, covering the experience of driving or riding it and what it means for the industry. - CHAPTERS 00:00 Delayed...
Published 07/17/24
The new Tata Altroz Racer features a fuel efficient and more powerful new engine, and it really is a practical hatchback. But Kartikeya says that a racer it is not, by any stretch of the imagination, on MotorInc First. ~ MotorInc First is a discussion between experts Kartikeya Singhee and Shumi (Shubhabrata Marmar), co-founders of MotorInc, on new vehicles. Each episode will discuss one vehicle in great detail, covering the experience of driving or riding it and what it means for the...
Published 07/10/24
Ather's newest product in absolutely years is the Rizta, their new electric family scooter. On MotorInc First, Shumi and Kartikeya are discussing how new is it, does it makes sense for you to buy and what Ather set out to offer as a product with the new Rizta. ~ 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...
Published 06/19/24
The updated Maruti Suzuki Swift is here. Buyers will like it, but enthusiasts may not, conclude Kartikeya and Shumi on MotorInc First. The updates make the Maruti Swift, smoother, quicker, more efficient, safer and it's better equipped. But the fizziness of the outgoing hatchback? That's been taken back to create a better family car. ~ 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...
Published 06/12/24
~ MotorInc First is a discussion between experts Kartikeya Singhee and Shumi (Shubhabrata Marmar), co-founders of MotorInc, on new vehicles. Each episode will discuss one vehicle in great detail, covering the experience of driving or riding it and what it means for the industry. ~ CHAPTERS 00:00:00 Invisible SUV 00:02:33 What's New on XUV 3XO 00:03:50 Design 00:07:30 Updated Cabin 00:09:58 Inconsistent Experiences 00:15:38 Great Seats 00:16:58 3XO Boot Space 00:17:32 Audio...
Published 05/29/24
The price of the Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z became the instant talk of the town at launch. On MotorInc First, Shumi and Kartikeya are discussing whether the new NS400Z story goes deeper than just the price, and what to expect from the biggest Pulsar ever. - MotorInc First is a discussion between experts Kartikeya Singhee and Shumi (Shubhabrata Marmar), co-founders of MotorInc on new vehicles. Each episode will discuss one vehicle in great detail, covering the experience of driving or riding it, as...
Published 05/15/24
The BYD Seal is the most expensive car from the Chinese car manufacturer and it is now on sale in India, in three variants. On MotorInc First, Kartikeya discusses this impressively priced, well-made but not fully mature premium electric car, and BYD's plans for India. ~ Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO-uVs959_GUzzUx4ctwMMQ/join ~ MotorInc First is a discussion between experts Kartikeya Singhee and Shumi (Shubhabrata Marmar), co-founders of...
Published 04/27/24
The Bajaj Pulsar N250 arrived to replace the Pulsar 220F. That has not happened. Now Bajaj has rolled out an update for 2024 that ups the value quotient of the N250. On MotorInc First, Shumi and Kartikeya discuss whether the N250, a great commuter as it is, is now a great Pulsar or not. ~ MotorInc First is a discussion between experts Kartikeya Singhee and Shumi (Shubhabrata Marmar), co-founders of MotorInc on new vehicles. Each episode will discuss one vehicle in great detail, covering the...
Published 04/20/24
Bajaj has rolled out another update for the Pulsar NS200, adding LED headlights, slipper clutch, and digital console with bluetooth. Shumi and Kartikeya discuss whether it's enough to keep this old, old motorcycle relevant on MotorInc First. ~ MotorInc First is a discussion between experts Kartikeya Singhee and Shumi (Shubhabrata Marmar), co-founders of MotorInc on new vehicles. Each episode will discuss one vehicle in great detail, covering the experience of driving or riding it, as well...
Published 04/13/24
The TVS Apache RTR 310 has been a long time coming as the next bike in the TVS-BMW 310 project. It brings more performance, a new riding position and more gizmos and tech that you're ready for. On MotorInc First, Shumi and Kartikeya are discussing what it is like to ride and whether all of that tech is really required. ~ MotorInc First is a discussion between experts Kartikeya Singhee and Shumi (Shubhabrata Marmar), co-founders of MotorInc on new vehicles. Each episode will discuss one...
Published 04/06/24
The Mahindra XUV400 electric SUV, the Tata Nexon EV's arch enemy, has some very impressive qualities. But the last time around, it also felt a bit unfinished. Kartikeya and Shumi are discussing whether the updated 2024 model feels more complete. ~ MotorInc First is a discussion between experts Kartikeya Singhee and Shumi (Shubhabrata Marmar), co-founders of MotorInc on new vehicles. Each episode will discuss one vehicle in great detail, covering the experience of driving or riding it, as...
Published 03/31/24
After the Hyundai i20 and Venue, it is time for the Hyundai Creta N Line, a slightly sportier SUV built on the base of the new one that was released recently. Visual changes aside, there's a series of small updates that Kartikeya really enjoyed. He and Shumi are discussing this on MotorInc First. ~ MotorInc First is a discussion between experts Kartikeya Singhee and Shumi (Shubhabrata Marmar), co-founders of MotorInc on new vehicles. Each episode will discuss one vehicle in great detail,...
Published 03/16/24
The Citroen C3 Aircross is a wonderful looking SUV built on the C3's platform but it offers more space than you think and is far better to drive than it really should be. But as Kartikeya explains on MotorInc First, Citroen once again has made some odd choices that lower your sense of what should be a great car to drive and own! ~ MotorInc First is a discussion between experts Kartikeya Singhee and Shumi (Shubhabrata Marmar), co-founders of MotorInc on new vehicles. Each episode will...
Published 03/10/24
The Tata Tiago, small family hatchback gets an AMT transmission on its CNG version. This makes it economical, but does the CNG affect your driving experience? Should there be more CNG automatics? Or even premium variants with CNG options? Kartikeya Singhee and Shumi are discussing the Tata Tiago and Tigor CNG AMTs on MotorInc First. ~ MotorInc First is a discussion between experts Kartikeya Singhee and Shumi (Shubhabrata Marmar), co-founders of MotorInc on new vehicles. Each episode will...
Published 02/28/24
The Hero Mavrick 440 is the second product from the platform that gave us the Harley-Davidson X440. But with tweaks to suspension, wheel sizes, seating position and more, the Mavrick feels very different from the Harley. It's also a bit less expensive. The truly impressive thing, however, is how comfortable, easy-going and pleasant the riding experience is! Could this be your first bike? Kartikeya Singhee and Shumi are discussing Hero's flagship motorcycle on MotorInc First. ~ MotorInc...
Published 02/24/24
The 2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 is all-new, featuring the new chassis and engine from the 2024 KTM 390 Duke. But it not only fixes a lot of issues that stopped us from recommending it upto now, it also promises a dramatically different riding experience. Shumi and Kartikeya are discussing the new motorcycle on MotorInc First! ~ MotorInc First is a discussion between experts Kartikeya Singhee and Shumi (Shubhabrata Marmar), co-founders of MotorInc on new vehicles. Each episode will discuss...
Published 02/17/24
The Hero Xtreme 125R is a product that promises the economy of a 125, the sporty feeling of a 150, so sort of like the TVS Raider, then. Shumi and Kartikeya are discussing Hero's premium 125cc motorcycle on MotorInc First. ~ MotorInc First is a discussion between experts Kartikeya Singhee and Shumi (Shubhabrata Marmar), co-founders of MotorInc on new vehicles. Each episode will discuss one vehicle in great detail, covering the experience of driving or riding it, as well as what it means for...
Published 02/14/24
The Jawa 350 is almost all-new for 2024 featuring an updated 334cc engine, a new frame and a series of tweaks aimed at an improved experience for riders and owners. Shumi tells Kartikeya on MotorInc First, that that's not all! ~ MotorInc First is a discussion between experts Kartikeya Singhee and Shumi (Shubhabrata Marmar), co-founders of MotorInc on new vehicles. Each episode will discuss one vehicle in great detail, covering the experience of driving or riding it, as well as what it means...
Published 02/11/24
The Punch.ev is Tata's smaller electric vehicle and it sits below the super popular Nexon EV. But Kartikeya was surprised at how impressive the Punch.ev has turned out (the good), the price jump from the ICE Punch (the bad) and as usual, some niggling finish issues (the ugly). On MotorInc First, here's everything you need to know about the new Tata Punch electric. ~ MotorInc First is a discussion between experts Kartikeya Singhee and Shumi (Shubhabrata Marmar), co-founders of MotorInc on...
Published 02/08/24
The (Bajaj) Chetak electric scooter's hardly made any noise since its launch four years ago. Now it gets its first real upgrade, featuring connectivity, more range as well as a higher top speed. Shumi and Kartikeya are discussing the new Chetak on MotorInc First ~ MotorInc First is a discussion between experts Kartikeya Singhee and Shumi (Shubhabrata Marmar), co-founders of MotorInc on new vehicles. Each episode will discuss one vehicle in great detail, covering the experience of driving or...
Published 02/04/24
The Hyundai Creta is not just the market leader in its class, it's always held its own offering great utility and practicality. With the 2024 update, Hyundai has upped the quality of the cabin, added features and improved the styling while keeping the Creta in that sweet spot of feeling premium and comfortable. Kartikeya and Shumi have all the details on MotorInc First! ~ MotorInc First is a discussion between experts Kartikeya Singhee and Shumi (Shubhabrata Marmar), co-founders of...
Published 02/01/24
The Aprilia RS 457 is their first-ever motorcycle in India and it's looking more and more like a smashing start for the Italian brand! Shumi rode it at the racetrack to get a taste of it, and Kartikeya cannot wait to get a taste it after this episode of MotorInc First! ~ MotorInc First is a discussion between experts Kartikeya Singhee and Shumi (Shubhabrata Marmar), co-founders of MotorInc on new vehicles. Each episode will discuss one vehicle in great detail, covering the experience of...
Published 01/28/24