The first days at a new job can be daunting. New faces, new routines, and the pressure to fit in. When I joined TG India, the unfamiliar territory had me yearning for a way to connect with my colleagues. Enter our creative HR department with a novel “team-building exercise” unlike any other: a Citroen C3 Aircross and a series of cryptic challenges.
My initial skepticism quickly dissolved when I saw the sleek silhouette of the C3 Aircross parked outside. It wasn’t the bulky, intimidating image I associated with 7-seaters. Instead, it was a stylish SUV with a well-proportioned design. The French truly know how to make a car visually appealing, from the textured taillights to the flowing lines on the side.
Armed with the first challenge – “Where White Meets Blue” – I confidently took the wheel, convinced I had it cracked. My plan? Mumbai’s Flamingo Point, a haven for white birds against the backdrop of a blue lake. But alas, my confidence was misplaced. Turns out, the “white” I saw were just birds with a rose-colored filter courtesy of my unfamiliarity.
This story is from the Annual Issue 2024 edition of BBC TopGear India.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the Annual Issue 2024 edition of BBC TopGear India.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
THE STORY OF THE MULTI RALLY
Why this Ducati is the ultimate one-pony horse
INFINITI FX VETTEL EDITION
The list of special edition road cars bearing the name of F1 world champions is short, but not short enough.
BIKE SALES ANALYSIS THE WINNERS AND LOSERS
The Indian two-wheeler industry continues to grow at a rapid pace. India runs on two-wheelers and this age-old adage has stood the test of time.
(2004) MG XPOWER SV-R VS MG4 XPOWER (2023)
The 429bhp Chinese hot hatch meets its troubled, V8-engined namesake. Is there any relation?
RICCI'S GARAGE
Reportes Mark's pondering the biggest question of all: single or twin turbos for his GT-R rebuild
BEHIND CLOSED DOORS
A new book gets unfiltered access to BMW Design’s cutting room floor. These are the projects that could have been...
THE LAST OF US
The Audi R8 is no more. TG was there to witness the final build, and we couldn't help but get involved...
FUTURE PROOF
The Chinese auto industry is moving at pace. And it means business
PURE KLASSE
Last year saw the saloon version of BMW’s Vision Neue Klasse, now here comes the SUV...
PURPLE REIGN
There's a new Taycan Turbo GT in town and it's the fastest accelerating Porsche ever made. Little surprise it's already smashing records