Do you really need a body-on-frame SUV?
https://mavcbr.com/update/do-you-really-need-a-body-on-frame-suv/2721775
It is 2024. It seems that in India, monocoque, front-wheel drive cars, that are of the SUV body-style and look like raised and enlarged versions of hatchbacks, are the trend (Subcompact, compact, mid-size, full-size I am referring to all of them here, even the Innova Hycross). Everyone wants one of these, hell, my father just welcomed one home. SUV purists, a rather weird type of human species known as the “enthusiasts”, and irritating snobs, like me, however, hate this trend. A real SUV accor...
Drive to express, not to impress
https://mavcbr.com/update/drive-to-express-not-to-impress/2672600
Okay, this is a rather long-drawn and philosophical one, but if you don’t agree with me, and want to throw something at me, it’s fine. What I am saying is my humble and honest opinion, and it’s mature advice for your own good (More mature than what’s expected from my age group LOL).
India is a status driven society. People have a tendency to aspire to buy expensive things, like the latest iPhone (Pro Max it is!), the gaming laptop with the most advanced specs (RTX fanboys looking at you righ...
Why do you want a hatchback?
https://mavcbr.com/update/why-do-you-want-a-hatchback/2656137
“Good things come in small packages”
-Aesop
It is 2024. Traffic in India is increasing. People still want to buy bigger SUVs. But, be honest with me. Do you really need it? Is it adding any space and practicality to your life? Most of them aren’t even real SUVS! They are just hatchbacks, with raised ground clearance! They are more expensive, heavier, and less fuel efficient, and actually have lesser space than hatchbacks! So, let me give you a few reasons why you would want to buy a hatchb...
Sedans are dying! Why?
https://mavcbr.com/update/sedans-are-dying-why/2648598
Sedans are a dying breed. The compact-SUV and all the other SUV segments are dominating the Indian market. The Indian car market wants simple, compact cars with a ton of features, safety, decent performance, and they should look like SUVs. That has marked the death knell for the Sedan segments. No one is buying sedans anymore. There aren’t many sedans either. Sales aren’t encouraging. But why are they any good? Why should we cherish them?
Now before you start complaining about sedans not cle...
Patience does it
https://mavcbr.com/update/patience-does-it/2621205
Driving in traffic, in the city, in some tough situations, specially in India, where traffic rules are a joke, and everyone is trying to jump signals, plow their way through, drive on the wrong side, and try to be the next Rossi, can be frustrating. You might lose your cool someday, if you are a calm person. If you aren’t, that can happen any minute. But you know what will help? Not retaliating, not cursing or honking, not getting into a fight. The exact opposite, in fact. Patience, and taking...
