In India, a person dies in a road accident every three minutes or 17 every hour, according to an IndiaSpend report. More than 1.5 million have died over the decade to 2016 and 5.5 million have been seriously injured. India has more crashes than any other country, which ends up tangling the criminal justice system in many cases and causing a loss equivalent to 3% of gross domestic product. My Auto Reviewer always comes with such an informative article and the latest news about car and bike market in India.

These abysmal statistics bring up a pertinent question – are Indians really just horrible drivers or is there something bigger at play that causes these accidents?

Judging by the daily anarchy that we witness on roads (traffic snarls, road rage, accidents, etc.) it seems like driving in India follows unwritten rules, which more often than not do not comply with the actual rules. A prevailing culture of corruption, coupled a rising disposable income among few individuals who feel they have authority over everyone, make it extremely easy to bend road rules, which more often than not result in tragic accidents.

It’s not that Indians are bad drivers; it’s just that all bad drivers in India have driving licenses. This happens because the Indian government certification is limited to testing a driver’s ability, and not to drive safely. Top that up with the prevalence of rampant corruption in RTOs and our roads become deadlier by the day. In a recent survey of corruption in Delhi, 26% of the households said they had first-hand experience of corrupt practices at the regional transport offices (RTOs). That’s how 16-year-olds are constantly seen whizzing past us in fancy convertibles.

The above statistics are a great example of the direct correlation between corruption and the increase in the number of bad drivers. A lot of individuals tend to hire agents who can expedite the process of obtaining licences. The agents, in collaboration with bureaucrats, are able to simplify the process of getting a licence.

And this phenomenon does not stop at just personal driving, but also extends to the trucking industry. According to a 2007 report from Transparency International India, the trucking industry alone paid nearly Rs. 22,200 crores in bribes every year; more than 43% of these bribes were paid to RTO officers, with the police taking 45% of the share.

What is the solution to repairing our reputation as bad drivers? A major overhaul of the system. Since RTOs are controlled by the states, it should be easier to begin reforms at the state level. Like Western countries, we could be tested in a simulator for a range of driving and safety skills instead of simply driving in a set pattern and proving that we can reverse in a safe compound. But more importantly, we need to take it upon ourselves to make our roads safer and our reputations cleaner again.

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Cars are so much more than a mere transportation medium; they are a piece of art, cherished and appreciated even years after its production. The automobile industry houses many brands that are either involved in designing products for the comfort of the consumers, or ones that showcase a certain standard of living. Brands like Lamborghini, Koenigsegg, and Rolls Royce are often listed in some of the most expensive cars in the world as they are out of reach of most customers, as most of them are designed purely for rich collectors.

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Today, we bring to you a list of the five most expensive luxury cars in the world –

• Pagani Zonda HP Barchetta

Since we are starting with a list of expensive cars, let’s add this insanely expensive car to the list, too. This is one car that is designed to just be comfortably parked inside a garage. After all, who would be crazy to drive a Rs.121crore car on Indian streets? This car functions on a V12 engine that generates 789hp of power and is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission gearbox.

• Rolls Royce Sweptails

Rolls Royce is a renowned company in the automobile industry that deals in luxury cars integrated with A-Class feature in every model. It took almost four years for the British automobile brand to develop and bring out the one-off Sweptail. The car costs around Rs. 84crore in the Indian market and is a tribute to the swept-tail Rolls Royce of the 1920s. To make the vehicle astonishingly unique, it is inspired by the 1925 Phantom I and the 1934 Phantom II.

The vehicle is carved on the aluminium spaceframe and sports a 6.75-litre V12 engine. Designed with extreme proficiency, and polished with hands, this vehicle is a dazzling masterpiece with world-class interiors that speak for themselves.

• Mercedes-Maybach Exelero

The Exelero is a one-off ultra-high-performance vehicle that made its place on our list with a price tag of Rs. 55crore. The car functions on a 690bhp twin-turbocharged V12 engine that allows it to complete 0-100kmph in just 4.4seconds. It is a sports car combined with ultra-fine luxury features that can reach up to a top speed of 349kmph.

• Lamborghini Veneno

The Venevo a.k.a the Batmobile was first unveiled in 2013 at the Geneva Motor Show. The vehicle costs around Rs. 45crore and functions on a 6.5-litre 740bhp V12 engine. It can accelerate from 0-100 in just three seconds, which also makes it one of the most powerful cars in the world. It is a two-door roadster that can reach a top speed of 356kmph through the 7-speed ISR semi-automatic transmission.

• Koenigsegg Ccxr Trevita

Koenigsegg Automotive AB is a Swedish manufacturer of high-performance sports cars. The brand is involved in designing sports cars that are manufactured limited in numbers. The Ccxr Trevita is just 50 in number and can reach 0-60 in just 2.9seconds. Apart from that power, the vehicle also has a top speed of 402kmph, which makes it a vehicle designed for thrilling speed, luxurious interiors, and aggressive looks. This luxury car will set you back by around Rs. 30crore.

These are the top five luxurious cars in the world that are designed with the aspect of providing comfort, thrill and automotive power. To know more about the products in the automotive industry, keep visiting My Auto Reviewer.

(The prices listed are approx. prices and do not include any taxes)

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