THE MODDING CROWD

Think the newer generation is uninterested in cars? Think again

- By Yash Sunil

When a specific species is on the brink of extinction, the entire world goes berserk and finds ways to revive its population. The Bengal tiger, for example. But did you know that some subspecies of humans are also heading towards extinction? You see them all around you, but this population is still shrinking day by day! What I'm talking about are petrolheads, of course. Now, I don't mean to compare petrolheads to tigers; what I'm trying to emphasise is the fact that today most of Gen Z aren't really interested in cars or bikes, and primarily look at any vehicle just as a source of transportation.

Look around you. The roads are littered with electric vehicles, which might be good for the planet, but they lack emotion because they are, in essence, just modes of transportation to take you from A to B. And it's not like Gen Z is complaining about it because they really cannot be bothered about it, and it hurts my heart when I see this. Gladly, not every Gen Z person in India thinks the same way. There is a group of young chaps based out of Pune who, like any conservatory, are trying to ignite the flame of desire for cars that run on God's sweet nectar and not electricity. Say hello to the boys at The Driver's Hub, an automotive YouTube channel that is paving the way for the next generation of petrolheads.