Archive - Kartick Vaddadi: Tech Advisor to CXOs

BYD Seal Sedan: Multiple Flaws

The BYD Seal EV comes in two variants:

23 hrs ago •

Kartick Vaddadi

BMW 530 Li LWB Review: Bulky and Impractical

I test-drove this long wheelbase petrol sedan, both in the city and on the expressway, and evaluated it against my requirements, and I wouldn’t buy it.

Jun 20 •

Kartick Vaddadi

BE 6 Review: Flawed in Multiple Ways

The Mahindra BE 6 electric crossover comes in two battery sizes, and three trims — Pack One, Pack Two and Pack Three.

Jun 19 •

Kartick Vaddadi

Camry: Worse than the Verna, at 3x the Cost

I test-drove the Toyota Camry, both in the city and on the highway, and evaluated it against my requirements. The Camry costs 60 lakh in its single…

Jun 18 •

Kartick Vaddadi

Virtus / Slavia: Outclassed by the Verna

I test-drove the VW Virtus and Skoda Slavia, both petrol 1.5-liter turbo DCT, in the city and on the highway, and evaluated them against my…

Jun 17 •

Kartick Vaddadi

Honda City: A Fallen Hero

When I started working in 2007, I heard senior US-returned colleagues from Google discussing buying a Honda City for 9 lakh.

Jun 10 •

Kartick Vaddadi

Why a Sabbatical Feels Anxious — Even When It’s the Right Move

I’m on a sabbatical.

Jun 10 •

Kartick Vaddadi

Maruti Ciaz: Good Riddance

I test-drove the Nexa Ciaz (torque converter, top model, petrol) in both the city and on the highway, and evaluated it against my requirements. Based on…

Jun 9 •

Kartick Vaddadi

City Range Doesn’t Matter — Here’s How to Measure Real EV Range

If you read an EV review, and they quote a city and a highway range, ignore the city range.

Jun 9 •

Kartick Vaddadi

Mercedes EQS SUV: The Best Chauffeur-Driven SUV

The Mercedes-Benz EQS EV is available both as a sedan (click here to read my view) and an SUV.

Jun 9 •

Kartick Vaddadi

Mercedes EQS Sedan: Unsuitable for India

The Mercedes-Benz EQS EV is available both as a sedan and an SUV.

Jun 8 •

Kartick Vaddadi

May 2025

What Makes a Sport Exciting to Watch?

Every sport follows a set of rules, which most people accept without question, focusing instead on the game itself.

May 31 •

Kartick Vaddadi

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