The CarWale Podcast: Recent Episodes
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In the final episode for Season 2 of The CarWale Podcast, Sonam and Jay speak to Tarun Garg, Director of Sales, Marketing, and Service, Hyundai Motor India. Garg tells CarWale about the new Venue, upcoming cars from the Korean automaker in the country, and a slew of future strategies planned for the local market.
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In Episode 9 for Season 2 of The CarWale Podcast, Aditya and Sonam discuss the finer details of car licenses in India. How does one apply for a license? Who all can apply? What are the requirements? What are the type of licenses and classes that one can apply for? We answer these and then some more.
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In a candid conversation with Gaurav Gupta, Chief Commercial Officer at MG Motor India, Sonam and Aditya discuss the brand’s future plans, current model line-up, their success, and the brand selling 1 lakh cars in India. This episode also contains an exclusive scoop. Listen to the complete episode to find out.
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There's a new series of vehicle registration in the market after a while, and this is applicable for cars and bikes across the country. But who can apply for this BH registration? What all documents does one need? What are the benefits of BH series? Sonam and Aditya answer all your queries in Episode Seven for Season 2 of The CarWale Podcast.
To stay updated with the latest happenings in the Indian auto industry, you can follow us on our social media channels including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Meanwhile, if you have any feedback to share with us, or if you want to suggest any topics to cover in the future episodes of The CarWale Podcast, drop a mail at podcasts@carwale.com.
In Episode Six for Season Two of The CarWale Podcast, Sonam and Aditya make their way to the Tata Motors plant in Pimpri once again. On this occasion, they interact with Pratyush Khare, General Manager of Crash Safety at Tata Motors. We discuss a range of details like Tata's current range of four and five-star safety-rated cars, safety with EVs, the upcoming BNVSAP norms, and much more.
To stay updated with the latest happenings in the Indian auto industry, you can follow us on our social media channels including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Meanwhile, if you have any feedback to share with us, or if you want to suggest any topics to cover in the future episodes of The CarWale Podcast, drop a mail at podcasts@carwale.com.
In Episode five for season two of The CarWale Podcast, we speak to C V Raman, CTO and board member of Maruti Suzuki, the largest automobile manufacturer in the country. Not only is Raman san, as he is fondly called, the CTO and board member for the brand, but also the man behind one of the most popular models from the brand, the Vitara Brezza.
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With the onset of the even hotter summer season this year, it's not just us humans that are affected due to the rising temperatures. As we approach the peak high temperatures, how does this affect our cars? What all can we do, what preventive measures can we undertake to keep our vehicle in the best of health? Episode 4 in Season 3 of The CarWale Podcast tells you all you need to know.
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The CarWale Podcast celebrates Women’s Day by interviewing women who have excelled in the automotive field. In episode 3 for season 2, we talk to Mira Erda, who is the first female racer from India to win internationally in a Formula 4 race. Mira has been into racing since the age of nine, and she has participated in many other races including the JK Racing Championship, Plus Yamaha SL International Challenge, as well as the Euro JK Series, where she was the first woman to race in one of the highest classes of Formula racing in India.
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The CarWale Podcast celebrates Women’s Day by interviewing women who have excelled in the automotive field. In episode 2 for season 2, we talk to Natasha Puri, who is not just a lawyer, but also a racecar driver. She has participated in various races and was also a Mercedes-Benz expert driver.
To stay updated with the latest happenings in the Indian auto industry, you can follow us on our social media channels including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Meanwhile, if you have any feedback to share with us, or if you want to suggest any topics to cover in the future episodes of The CarWale Podcast, drop a mail at podcasts@carwale.com.
In the first episode for season 2 of The CarWale Podcast, Sonam and Aditya head to the Tata Motors plant in Pune to learn what’s cooking in the EV department. Both the hosts interact with Anand Kulkarni, Vice President, Product Line & Operations, Tata Passenger Electric Mobility.
To stay updated with the latest happenings in the Indian auto industry, you can follow us on our social media channels including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Meanwhile, if you have any feedback to share with us, or if you want to suggest any topics to cover in the future episodes of The CarWale Podcast, drop a mail at podcasts@carwale.com.
If you've ever been involved in an accident, you would know that there can be several complications, legal, medical, and much more. What does one do in such a case? Whom do you approach first? What are the consequences? We talk to our team members, who are also qualified lawyers by profession and they tell you all you need to know.
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ADAS or Advanced Driver Assistance Systems have been the rage in the new age cars. We have models such as the previous-gen Mercedes-Benz S-Class, MG Gloster, Mahindra XUV700, and the MG Astor with this new set of features on Indian roads. But what exactly is ADAS? How does it work? Is it safe to use in India? We tell you all about this new technology and how it is helping make your daily drive a more convenient experience.
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When was the last time you were annoyed by a new car feature, or for that matter, missed one of the new features in your recent car purchase that is just a few years old? To discuss how technology has changed in the past few years or even decades, we have with us Venkat Desirazu in Episode 29 of The CarWale Podcast.
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The auto industry in India has been affected due to multiple factors in the last two years, be it the BS4 firesale, pandemic-induced lockdown, semi-conductor chip shortage, or rising fuel prices. What impact did this have on car sales? Why are compact SUVs selling as much as hatchbacks? How long is the waiting period for a new car? We discuss all this, and then some more, with CarWale analyst guru Nikhil Puthran.
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In Episode 27 of The CarWale Podcast, our hosts interact with Rongom Tagore Mukerji, Founder of Elite Octane, the brand that organises The Valley Run. Currently in its ninth edition, the Valley Run 2021 will be held on the 3rd, 4th, and 5th of December at Amby Valley, Lonavla. We catch up with Rongom as he tells us about what the event is all about, when it started, what does drag racing entail, and what all goes into making, what will be an action-packed weekend where the smell of freshly burnt rubber will ignite the passion in your soul.
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We recently spoke to Ashish Gupta, Brand Director of Volkswagen India regarding the brand's plans for the Indian automotive market. What are the Volkswagen models coming soon? What does the company have in store in terms of offers and dealership network? What can we expect in terms of electrification, new features, and technology? How successful has the Taigun been for VW India? All your questions are answered in Episode 26 of the CarWale Podcast.
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The CarWale Podcast completes 25 episodes and to celebrate the occasion, we have the editor of CarWale, BikeWale, and CarTrade, Vikrant Singh, to share insights from his 20 years of experience on a very special topic of automobile journalism. What does it take to become a motoring journalist? How much money do auto journalists make? What all skills does the job require? We answer all your queries in the silver jubilee episode of The CarWale Podcast.
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In the last episode of The CarWale Podcast, we had Venkat and Sagar sharing their experiences at the CarWale Track Day 2021. This week, in our 24th episode, which also concludes our takes on track day, Bilal and Abhishek tell us how it was to drive the Hyundai i20 Turbo DCT and the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza on the track.
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The CarWale Podcast returns this week with the 23rd episode, in which we continue our conversation about the CarWale Track Day 2021 that was held earlier this year at the MMRT in Chennai. This week, we have Venkat and Sagar from the team tell us about their experiences on the track as they drove some pretty interesting cars.
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Sonam and Aditya are back to bring you Episode 22 of The CarWale Podcast. In the latest episode, both our hosts are excited to bring on board Ninad Ambre from the review and testing team as he gives us an idea of what CarWale Track Day 2021 was all about. What is the CarWale Track Day? How is it held? Which were the cars present for the occasion? We tell you all that and more.
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In episode 21 of The CarWale Podcast, what we are going to talk about is how to make your standard car, which you use to commute to work, to buy groceries and for those family outings ready for an adventure trip. Now an adventure trip could be any place that your hatchback, sedan, or crossover might feel out of place.
For example your trip to Leh-Ladakh or Spiti or if you plan to drive through unchartered territory. Now there are chances that your stock car might make it, but it can be a struggle and since the car was not meant to handle such difficult terrain you could end up damaging it and worse be stranded in the middle of nowhere. So here are a few things that can make your already difficult but adventurous journey a little easier.
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If you have already listened to our previous CarWale podcast, we continue the discussion with Venkat Desirazu telling us about useful tips when renting cars in India. In Episode 20, Venkat has calmly talked about scenarios when the rental cars meet with an accident. Or what procedures are to be followed if there are some damages occurred to the car. Listen to the new podcast to know everything there is to know about car rentals in India.
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Welcome back to another episode of The CarWale Podcast. In the 19th episode, Bilal and Sonam call upon Venkat Desirazu, who heads the news section for the CarWale Editorial team, to share his views on car rentals. What are the terms and conditions of a car rental? What all factors does one need to keep in mind while renting a car in India? What are the costs apart from the rent charged by the company? Get answers to all your queries here.
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In the last episode of The CarWale Podcast, Sonam, Bilal, and Jay talked in detail about car batteries. In episode 18, they take the discussion one notch higher by conversing about one important topic on car batteries, how to jump-start a car. What all does jump-starting a car entail? What all does one need in terms of equipment? Can a car be jump-started without the help of a secondary car? We answer all your questions here.
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In this episode we are talking about car batteries. No, not the cliche electric vehicle batteries that's been discussed around a lot of late. We are talking about the good old batteries which are an essential part of each vehicle that takes the road. The one that's responsible from cranking your car's engine to supplying juice to all your in-car electricals.
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CarTrade Tech Ltd., a multi-channel auto platform has launched ‘CarWale abSure’, a tailor-made platform to provide hassle-free buying and selling experience to customers, all under one roof. abSure is an abbreviation for Absolutely Sure and CarWale abSure focuses on customer trust, transparency, and ease and is thereby set to become a real disruptor in the used-cars segment.
CarWale abSure is designed to facilitate the end-to-end customer buying journey from researching. Comparing to buying high-quality certified cars at its brand-new online-offline CarWale abSure showrooms. In addition, for used-car sellers, CarWale abSure provides free home car inspection, loan closure assistance, guaranteed ownership transfer, and assured payments within 24 hours post-inspection; thereby ensuring an expedient and timely compensation to the seller.
In the last episode of The CarWale Podcast, Sonam and Aditya invited Ajinkya Lad from the review and production team to share his knowledge on car safety. While the previous episode discussed a majority of the safety features, Episode 16 is exclusive to one of the most commonly known safety features in India, none other than airbags.
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The CarWale Podcast is back this week with another episode that discusses car safety features. In Episode 15, Aditya and Sonam are joined by Ajinkya Lad, who is a part of the review and production team, to give us an insight into what makes a car safe.
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Welcome back to another fresh episode of The CarWale Podcast. In Episode 14, we exchange thoughts on the decision of buying a brand new mass-market car or a used luxury car, and to give us a better insight, we have Siddharth, who is in charge of the luxury car segment in the CarWale Editorial team.
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In Episode 12 of the CarWale Podcast, Bilal Firfiray from the CarWale review team gave us a broad outlook on car transmissions. In the latest episode, he further ups the ante by telling our listeners how to drive an automatic car to get the best out of it, be it an AMT, torque converter, CVT, or a DCT.
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Gone are the days when it was an easy option to choose between a manual transmission and an automatic transmission during a car purchase. Today, automobile manufacturers offer a variety of transmissions, which has left a lot of consumers confused. In Episode 12 of The CarWale Podcast, our special guest Bilal Firfiray from the CarWale review team talks about all you need to know with respect to car transmissions.
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The sky is the limit when it comes to buying accessories for your car and in such cases, how does one manage to filter out the choice of accessories from wants to needs, should have’s to must have’s, and so on? In Episode 11 of The CarWale Podcast, we tell you everything about car accessories, be it their legality, whether or not it affects your warranty, and yes, the types of accessories too.
Do you have some feedback to share with us? Would you like to suggest any topics to cover in the future episodes of The CarWale Podcast? Write to us at podcasts@carwale.com. You can also follow us on our social media channels including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
In the last few years, we’ve been witnessing the arrival of SUVs in all shapes and sizes, across multiple sub-segments and price brackets. What has triggered every manufacturer to turn to SUVs to make their next model blockbuster seller? Aditya and Sonam discuss the reason behind the popularity of the SUV segment in Episode 10 of The CarWale Podcast.
The monsoons have set in and there’s a certain whiff in the air. Winding roads, some lip-smacking food, and a nice cuppa are some of the visuals that come to mind as we soak in this beautiful atmosphere that surrounds us for the weeks to come. No, we’re not saying that you break the Covid-19 protocols and get straight to driving off to your favourite destination. Rather, we’re sharing a detailed checklist in Episode 9 of The CarWale Podcast so you’re all prepared by the time the pandemic comes to an end.
Used Car Buying Guide: Everything you need to know about purchasing a pre-owned vehicle | Episode 8 | The CarWale Podcast
In the last episode, Sonam and Aditya shared a detailed new car buying guide. In Episode 8 of The CarWale Podcast, the hosts go one step further by telling you absolutely everything you need to know while purchasing a pre-owned car. What care should I take while buying a used car? What is the right price for a used car? How do I transfer the papers? Should I buy a now discontinued car? We answer all your queries. To share your feedback, drop us a mail at podcasts@carwale.com.
In the seventh episode of the CarWale Podcast, Sonam and Aditya take on the topic of new car purchases. Both our hosts guide you through the process of getting home a new member of the family, along with a complete list of do's and don'ts.
In the sixth episode of the CarWale Podcast, Sonam and Aditya seem to be concerned about driving electric cars in the monsoons. Is it safe to drive an electric car in rain? What precautions are required to be taken?
Apart from that, if you are looking forward to buying an EV, what are the current and upcoming offerings in the electric car market for India? We tell you all about it and more.
What’s more, both our hosts shed some light on various EV topics like charging an electric car, how much does it cost to maintain, and what is the current situation of electric car charging infrastructure in the country, to name a few.
And if you have any feedback to share with us, want us to cover a specific topic, or just want to say hi, you can write to us at podcasts@carwale.com and we’d be glad to hear from you.
As the unlock phase begins across India, we’re sure some of you might want to hit the road for a trip with your car. When on the road, tolls become a tiring part and that’s where a Fastag is your savior. But what role does a Fastag exactly play in toll collection? How do you recharge your Fastag? What happens if your Fastag is blacklisted? We answer these queries, and then some more, in the fifth episode of The CarWale Podcast.
The monsoons have marked their arrival across a large part of the country and so in this latest episode of The CarWale Podcast, we discuss monsoon car care tips. We have looked at exterior and interior car care, pre-monsoon service and will also give you our top five tips while driving during the monsoons.
In the third episode of The CarWale Podcast, Aditya and Sonam share their experiences and tips on the best driving practices with a focus on how to achieve the maximum fuel efficiency. The duo also shares various tips to increase the mileage of your car and methods to reduce wastage of fuel on the go.
In the second episode of The CarWale Podcast, Sonam and Aditya discuss how to take care of a car during the lockdown. They discuss preventive measures, tricks, and tips to keep a vehicle in its prime health. The two hosts also talk about Mahindra’s future plans which include the launch of some key products in the near future.
Welcome to the first episode of the CarWale Podcast. This is yet another platform where we talk anything and everything cars. We start off this session by discussing the upcoming car launches due to take place soon. We also take a look at the measures undertaken by the auto industry to aid COVID-19 related issues. Further, Sonam shares with us her experience of the Trans-Arunachal drive, where she drove the all-new Thar over a period of a week.