Petrolhead Sudeep Singh wants his car to transform into a robot, will name it White Unicorn

Off-roading enthusiast and GoWork CEO Sudeep Singh on which cars make his head turn, and what’s on his bucket list:

All blacks
“I’ve always had a fetish for allblack and all-white cars. I feel they make a statement. Right through school, I wanted a black car, so when I purchased my first set of wheels — a Maruti Suzuki Esteem — I had it modified to reflect the all-black look. At the time, it was a car that would make heads turn.”

Stolen dreams
“I have a lot of memories associated with that car, but the one I remember most fondly is taking my mother for a drive for the first time in my own car.


“Unfortunately, the car was stolen and I was very upset for a while. The heartbreak deserved an upgrade, and I got myself a Honda City next.”

In my garage
“Every car that I own or have owned in the past has been out of my bucket list. The Mercedes I currently drive is my favourite. It provides the perfect combination of comfort and adrenaline. Until a few months ago, I also owned a Mahindra Thar, which was reserved for (off-roading) expeditions. I am now looking for a new car for my off-roading trips, and will hopefully select one soon.

“I love bikes as well, but my family doesn’t approve of them on safety grounds. If given a choice, however, I would love to own a Triumph Rocket 3.”

If I had to name my car…
“‘White Unicorn’, as it invokes the right combination of comfort and speed.”

People I’d love to talk cars with
“Gautam Singhania, Elon Musk and Jay Leno.”


Favourite car chase
“Nicolas Cage driving Eleanor, a 1967 Mustang Fastback, during the pursuit scene towards the end of Gone in 60 Seconds. You have to watch the film to know why.”

For a big award ceremony…
“Since I like to drive and not be driven, it has to be the Mercedes-AMG G 63.”

Memorable drives
“I have driven a lot within India and also internationally. The best road trip I have had was from San Francisco to Los Angeles along the Pacific coast. I had a convertible Camaro — pure US muscle — and enjoyed the beautiful drive.

“My most challenging drive was the Manali to Leh journey in the monsoon. The roads were very tricky, but it was also one of the most adventurous trips I’ve been on. When it comes to off-roading, one drive I’d like to do over and over again is Spiti Valley to Kaza in Himachal Pradesh.”

Something you wish your car had
“I wish it could convert into a robot like in Transformers. How cool would that be!”

Bucket-list drive
“A cross-country drive from San Francisco to New York in the US.”

Top tip for off-roaders
“Look for a car with a good suspension, ground clearance and differential lock systems. Most Indian brands need to be modified using after-market parts to make them suitable for off-roading. Also, this is an expensive passion, so be prepared for extra expenses.

Gypsy, Thar, Range Rover, Land Cruiser and G Wagon are some of the brands I’d recommend.”