CG Corp Global ED once drove from Dubai to Oman, loves going on solo trips
Varun Chaudhary took up car mechanics as extra-curricular activity at Doon school.
By ET Bureau |
Agencies
By Shashi Sunny
Varun Chaudhary, executive director of CG Corp Global, says his love for cars started when he was 12 and is going strong even today:
First cars
“As far as I can remember, I have had a fascination for cars. I loved washing cars even when I was 12. And when I was older, I loved spending time at the garage whenever the car needed work done. Professional services were always available, but I loved doing it myself.
“At Doon school, we had car mechanics as an extra-curricular activity. Since I was fascinated by the subject, I took it up. As part of this course, we repaired an old Ford car.
“The first car that I owned was a Range Rover Sport, which was gifted to me by my father Binod Chaudhary when I graduated college with an MBA degree. I was 21, and my dad who knew about my love for this car, gifted it to me.”
“Now I’m 34, and I have a few more cars. I have a Jaguar XJ, a Rolls-Royce, a Mercedes S Class, a BMW X5, a Mini Cooper, a Volkswagon Touareg, and a Range Rover Supercharged Autobiography, a limited version.
“As a family, we are all diehard fans of Range Rover SUVs. From 1973, in my family, when it comes to SUVs, it has to be a Range Rover. Since I live out of three different places — Dubai, Nepal and India — I have cars at all these places.”
Mom on board
“I love driving my own car and going on road trips. One of my most memorable drives has been from Dubai to Oman. My mother Sarika accompanied me on that trip to keep an eye on my driving, but she slept through the trip. So, I zipped down the highway and did the journey in just four hours. That is something I will remember.
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“Another unforgettable trip was in America with my brother Rahul. We drove from Ohio to New York, which took us a week. We stopped to explore food outlets and enjoy the music, and the best thing about that trip was the bonding that happened between brothers. Until then, I never realised how much fun a sibling could be.
“Mostly, however, I drive solo. It’s therapeutic and helps clear my head. Just a car, a good road, my favourite music and getting behind the wheel can be a stressbuster. I feel my best drives are when it is just me and my music.”
Safety first
“While I do love speed and power in my cars, I had an early safety lesson. My driver, who was wearing a seatbelt, escaped unhurt, but since I wasn’t wearing one, I ended up with broken bones. That taught me an invaluable lesson: When it comes to automobiles, safety comes first.
“Also, whenever there is the slightest hint of anything wrong with the car, I immediately attend to the problem, and see to it that it is fixed in the best possible way. That is why my cars last so long.”.
On celluloid
“I love watching action movies centred around cars. My all-time favourite is Transporter, and I am a huge fan of the way Jason Statham drives when the bad guys are chasing him. It’s the one thing I wish I could do myself.”
My auto wishlist
“I absolutely lust after the Mercedes G63, and want to add this to my garage. It’s the car I would use when I want to make a big statement. When I want to make a stylish entry at an awards night, I would put on a black tie and arrive in this car. Everything about that vehicle inspires awe. When I get a G63, I will call it ‘Tank’.”\
Varun Chaudhary, executive director of CG Corp Global, says his love for cars started when he was 12 and is going strong even today:
First cars
“As far as I can remember, I have had a fascination for cars. I loved washing cars even when I was 12. And when I was older, I loved spending time at the garage whenever the car needed work done. Professional services were always available, but I loved doing it myself.
“At Doon school, we had car mechanics as an extra-curricular activity. Since I was fascinated by the subject, I took it up. As part of this course, we repaired an old Ford car.
“The first car that I owned was a Range Rover Sport, which was gifted to me by my father Binod Chaudhary when I graduated college with an MBA degree. I was 21, and my dad who knew about my love for this car, gifted it to me.”
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Current cars“Now I’m 34, and I have a few more cars. I have a Jaguar XJ, a Rolls-Royce, a Mercedes S Class, a BMW X5, a Mini Cooper, a Volkswagon Touareg, and a Range Rover Supercharged Autobiography, a limited version.
“As a family, we are all diehard fans of Range Rover SUVs. From 1973, in my family, when it comes to SUVs, it has to be a Range Rover. Since I live out of three different places — Dubai, Nepal and India — I have cars at all these places.”
Mom on board
“I love driving my own car and going on road trips. One of my most memorable drives has been from Dubai to Oman. My mother Sarika accompanied me on that trip to keep an eye on my driving, but she slept through the trip. So, I zipped down the highway and did the journey in just four hours. That is something I will remember.
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“Another unforgettable trip was in America with my brother Rahul. We drove from Ohio to New York, which took us a week. We stopped to explore food outlets and enjoy the music, and the best thing about that trip was the bonding that happened between brothers. Until then, I never realised how much fun a sibling could be.
“Mostly, however, I drive solo. It’s therapeutic and helps clear my head. Just a car, a good road, my favourite music and getting behind the wheel can be a stressbuster. I feel my best drives are when it is just me and my music.”
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Safety first
“While I do love speed and power in my cars, I had an early safety lesson. My driver, who was wearing a seatbelt, escaped unhurt, but since I wasn’t wearing one, I ended up with broken bones. That taught me an invaluable lesson: When it comes to automobiles, safety comes first.
“Also, whenever there is the slightest hint of anything wrong with the car, I immediately attend to the problem, and see to it that it is fixed in the best possible way. That is why my cars last so long.”.
On celluloid
“I love watching action movies centred around cars. My all-time favourite is Transporter, and I am a huge fan of the way Jason Statham drives when the bad guys are chasing him. It’s the one thing I wish I could do myself.”
My auto wishlist
“I absolutely lust after the Mercedes G63, and want to add this to my garage. It’s the car I would use when I want to make a big statement. When I want to make a stylish entry at an awards night, I would put on a black tie and arrive in this car. Everything about that vehicle inspires awe. When I get a G63, I will call it ‘Tank’.”\
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