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    2021 BMW S1000R India Launch Price Rs 17.90 L To Rs 22.5 L Ex-Sh

    2021 BMW S1000RThe new BMW S 1000 R gets a new 999cc liquid-cooled, in-line four-cylinder motor paired to a brand new six-speed gearbox
    BMW Motorrad has launched the new 2021 S1000R in India at a price of Rs. 17.5 lakh for the standard variant. PRO variant is priced at Rs 19.75 lakh while top of the line PRO M Sport variant costs Rs 22.5 lakh. All prices are ex-sh. The latest iteration of the naked streetfighter made its global debut in Europe back in November last year.
    This is the first major update since the litre-class naked made its debut back in 2014. It continues to be based on the supersport S1000RR which means the two bikes will share the same internals including the frame, hardware and powertrain. The naked street racer also borrows a few styling cues from its fully-faired supersport sibling.
    2021 BMW S1000R
    Updated Styling
    Speaking of its design, the 2021 S1000R gets a slightly updated styling with redesigned elements such as a new LED headlamp cluster with LED DRLs which is reminiscent of the unit seen on F900R. It also gets a new LED taillight and new LED turn indicators. Other redesigned components including a muscular fuel tank, radiator shrouds, and belly pan make the latest iteration of the flagship naked much more aggressive to look at.
    The new S1000R also gets new side body panels, a mass-forward stance and an up-swept exhaust that lend a bit of sharpness to the overall design. Like most litre-class naked streetfighters, the rear section of the bike mimics its supersport fully-faired sibling.
    2021 BMW S1000R
    As mentioned earlier, it borrows the frame and chassis from S1000RR which is narrower than the outgoing model making it look sleeker and sportier. It is also lighter than the older frame and is said to offer an improved balance of rigidity and flexibility.
    Features on offer
    Being a flagship, it is bound to be rich on the features front. It comes equipped with a 6.5-inch TFT instrument panel with a Bluetooth smartphone interface. The motorcycle also gets a comprehensive electronics package that includes multiple riding models- Rain, Road, and Dynamic; wheelie control, cornering ABS, traction control system, a 6-axis sensor box for precisely determining the pitch rate and engine braking control.
    More performance to play with
    2021 S1000R comes powered with the same Euro-5/BS6 compliant 999cc, liquid-cooled, in-line four-cylinder motor found in the fully-faired S1000RR. Although in the naked version, it is detuned to produce a slightly less output of 165 hp at 11,000rpm and 115 Nm of peak torque at 9,250rpm. This engine is mated to a six-speed gearbox. This power plant is 5kg lighter than the one in the previous model thus making the new S1000R 6.5kg lighter than its predecessor, tipping weighing scales at 199kg.
    This adds to mid and top-end performance which is complemented by a flatter torque curve which is now accessible as low as 3,000rpm. The new S1000R will be directly pitted against the likes of Ducati Streetfighter V4, Triumph Street Triple R and Kawasaki Z900. More

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    Ford Has Finally Started Building the 2021 Bronco

    The 2021 Ford Bronco has entered production and will reach reservation holders in the coming weeks. Production was delayed due to coronavirus-related supplier issues, and SUVs equipped with the off-road-focused Sasquatch package and seven-speed manual transmission are still delayed until next year. The Bronco is available in six trim levels starting at $29,995 for the two-door model.The arrival of the new Ford Bronco off-road SUV was delayed due to coronavirus-related supplier issues, but now production has started, Ford has announced. The two- and four-door Broncos are coming off the assembly line at Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant and will reach customers who reserved them in the coming weeks.
    These Broncos are for the 2021 model year and are filling more than 125,000 customer orders from reservation holders, Ford says. The 2022 model year will begin production at the end of the year, so future reservation holders will likely have to wait until next year. Still delayed until next year are Broncos ordered with the off-road-focused Sasquatch package, which adds 35-inch tires, heavy-duty Bilstein shock absorbers, and a manual transmission.

    The Bronco debuted last summer in two- and four-door versions with removable doors and roofs, targeting the Jeep Wrangler. The Bronco comes standard with a 300-hp turbocharged 2.3-liter inline-four paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. A seven-speed manual is available. There’s also a 330-hp twin-turbo 2.7-liter V-6, but it’s only available with the automatic. Pricing starts at $29,995 for the two-door model and $34,695 for the four-door, and six trim levels are available with varying equipment. There are also more than 200 factory-installed accessories available. Some Ford dealers will build dedicated Bronco showrooms, according to an earlier report.
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    Honda Activa, Hornet, CB Shine, X Blade Recall Over Faulty Reflector

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    Honda has announced a nationwide recall concerning the replacement of potentially faulty reflex reflector
    The recall covers multiple Honda motorcycles and scooters including CB300R and H’ness CB350 that are sold through the company’s BigWing dealerships. Other impacted models include Hornet 2.0, X-Blade, CB Shine, Activa 5G and 6G and Activa 125.
    Only units manufactured during the period from November 2019 to January 2021 are part of this recall program. Customers who had got their reflector replaced during this period are also eligible for the recall.
    A minor issue
    Honda has stated that the faulty part is unlikely to create any major problem. It’s primarily an incorrect positioning of the reflex reflectors, which may be causing inadequate light reflection. The overall loss of light reflection may not be significant enough to cause any major challenges when driving in night conditions.
    The recall is being carried out as a precautionary measure. The inventory at dealerships is also being scanned to identify any faulty reflectors. These too will be recalled. Such measures are in line with the company’s commitment towards quality and to consistently improve its products and services.
    Honda Hornet
    How to check eligibility
    Customers can check eligibility for this recall via Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI) and Honda BigWing website. The faulty part number is 33741KPL902. Customers just need to enter the 17-digit unique Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) / Frame No. to know if their vehicle is covered under the recall program. The VIN can be found on multiple documents such as vehicle registration card, insurance certificate and sales / service invoices.
    If eligible, customers need to contact their respective HMSI or BigWing dealer to book a service appointment. Provided that there are no Covid related restrictions in the area, a service date will be provided as per the convenience of the customer.
    On their part, Honda dealerships have also started contacting owners of affected vehicles via SMS, call and e-mail. This recall is being provided free of cost. Even for vehicles whose warranty period is over will be covered in this recall program.
    Honda CB350 recall
    In addition to reflex reflector recall, Honda already has an on-going voluntary recall program for CB350 units manufactured during 25th November 2020 to 12th December 2020. It was found that the material used in counter shaft of 4th gear of the transmission is of a different grade. This may lead to issues over prolonged use of the motorcycle.
    However, no cases of failure have been reported till now. This recall too is being carried out as a precautionary measure. It is free and applies to all affected vehicles irrespective of warranty status. More

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    Hero Glamour Xtec Details Leak Before Launch – New Colours, Digital Speedo

    Hero Glamour XTECHero Glamour competes against other 125cc motorcycles such as Honda SP 125, Shine and Bajaj Pulsar 125
    In December last year, Hero MotoCorp filed a trademark for the name ‘XTEC’ which was earlier suspected to be the company’s first electric motorcycle. However, as per the latest development, it is revealed that the moniker will be used by Hero in a whole different way.
    The Xtech branding will be used as a suffix to a new range of Glamour which gets cosmetic and feature enhancements over the current model. In all probability, this will serve as the new top-spec trim of Glamour and will sit on top of the regular trims. There are unlikely to be any changes to the specifications of the motorcycle.
    Hero Glamour XTEC
    Cosmetic Updates
    In terms of design, there are hardly any updates over the current model barring the subtle aesthetic variations. The bike gets three new colour options, all of which adopt a dark theme which are finished in matte colours.
    These include Tecno Black, Grey Blue and Grey Red. The Techno Black option gets a white stripe across the panels and wheel rims while Grey Blue and Grey Red options get blue and red stripes respectively running across the grey panels of the bike along with similar shades on rims.
    Hero Glamour XTEC
    Feature Upgrades
    In terms of features, Glamour Xtec gets a new LED headlight and a fully digital instrument console compatible with Bluetooth connectivity. The console reads out data from the speedometer, tachometer, odometer, gear position indicator, service due indicator and RTMI.
    Hero Glamour XTEC
    Like all Hero bikes, Glamour is also offered with i3s technology which is Hero’s version of start/stop feature which allows the two-wheeler to kill off the engine when idle for a long time. In the same way, it also facilitates the start of an engine by opening throttle and pulling the clutch lever, thus saving a precious amount of fuel. Like the regular Glamour, Xtec should also come with Auto Sail Technology, which is essentially a crawl assist.
    Mechanical Specs
    The Xtech name is related to a new technology equipped with the engine, although details at the moment are very sparse. It will, however, use the same 124.7cc fuel-injected powertrain that is likely to return an output of 10.72 bhp and a peak torque of 10.6 Nm. in the BS6 iteration, it gets a new 5-speed gearbox instead of an older 4-speed unit. The motorcycle weighs 122kg and has a fuel tank capacity of 10 liters.
    Hero Glamour XTEC
    Coming to its hardware setup, the bike is underpinned by a diamond-type frame which is suspended on telescopic forks at front and hydraulic shock absorbers at rear. Braking is handled by 130mm drum brakes on both 18-inch alloy wheels while a 240mm disc brake is available as an option. Safety net is provided by Hero’s Integrated Braking System which is essentially a CBS.
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    2022 Subaru Forester Will Have a Fresher Look

    The Subaru Forester will get some updates for 2022, as previewed by this global version.We can see new headlights, new wheels, and some other visual tweaks.More details on the U.S. version of the updated Forester should come later this year.Subaru will soon be rolling out an updated version of the Forester for 2022, and we’re getting a preview thanks to these images of the global version that the company posted on its Japanese website. The biggest changes appear on the front end, where the Forester features restyled headlights, a different grille, and a reshaped bumper.Subaru also says that it has added a few colors to the Forester range, although we don’t know if these will come to America, and updated the available upholstery choices. The EyeSight driver-assistance features may receive some updates as well.

    We don’t anticipate any major changes to the Forester’s powertrain, a 2.5-liter flat-four with a CVT and all-wheel drive. Although we would like to see the turbocharged Forester XT model return with Subaru’s turbocharged 2.4-liter flat-four, we’re not sure how likely that is given that Forester sales are strong with just the single engine choice.

    The 2021 Forester currently starts at $25,845 and ranges up to $35,945 for a Touring model; we anticipate those prices will go up slightly for 2022, and the base model may gain some standard equipment. Look for more information on the U.S.-spec 2022 Subaru Forester to come later this year.
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    Next Maserati GranTurismo Coupe Shown in Prototype Form

    Maserati has shared the first images of the new GranTurismo sports coupe prototype testing. The new GranTurismo will feature the first electric powertrain from the Italian automaker, though gas and hybrid versions will also be available. The new GranTurismo will debut next year, likely as a 2022 model, and the GranCabrio convertible will arrive shortly after. Maserati’s new GranTurismo coupe and GranCabrio convertible sports cars will introduce a new electric powertrain when the redesigned coupe arrives next year. The Italian automaker has begun testing prototypes of the new car, and the first images show that the new model will have a similar design language as the new MC20 mid-engine sports car.
    The front-engine GranTurismo has a similar shape as the previous generation, with a long hood and sloped roofline common of grand tourers. Its long, vertical headlights look similar to the new MC20’s, and its low-mounted grille features vertical slats with the Maserati logo in the middle. The prototype shown has a set of aero wheels and an overhead photo shows a chrome-tipped exhaust, suggesting that this is not the fully electric variant. Maserati has also said that a GranCabrio convertible model will be added about a year after the debut of the coupe.

    Maserati hasn’t shared many details on its first electric powertrain, but it has been testing it since early last year. We expect the new electric GranTurismo and GranCabrio to be quicker than the old model, which reached 60 mph in the mid-four-second range in Car and Driver testing. Maserati says that the new cars will also have gasoline-engine offerings, and we expect it could offer either a hybrid or a plug-in-hybrid powertrain. The previous-generation GranTurismo used a 4.7-liter V-8 engine. We’ll know more about the new Maserati GranTurismo sports coupe next year, and the GranCabrio convertible will arrive shortly after.
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    2022 Audi A3 and S3 U.S. Prices and Specs Released

    Audi has released U.S. details for the new 2022 A3 and S3 sedan models.The A3 starts at $34,945 and the S3 starts at $45,945, both slight increased compared with their predecessors.A 201-hp turbo 2.0-liter four is standard on the A3, while the S3 has standard all-wheel drive and a 306-hp version of the 2.0-liter engine.The new 2022 Audi A3 will finally be making its way to the U.S. later this year, and we now know more about the redesigned sedan that will arrive on our shores in the fall. It will initially be available in 201-hp A3 and 306-hp S3 forms, with a 400-plus-hp high-performance five-cylinder RS3 model soon to follow.

    The 2022 A3 will start at $34,945 for its base Premium trim, which comes standard with front-wheel drive and a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. All A3s now have a 48-volt hybrid system and engine start-stop. Better-equipped Premium Plus ($38,245) and Prestige ($42,245) trims are available, and Quattro all-wheel drive is a $2000 option regardless of trim.
    Starting at $45,945, the S3 dials up the performance a bit with a version of the same turbo 2.0-liter inline-four that now makes 306 hp and 295 pound-feet of torque. It has all-wheel drive as standard equipment, is lowered by 0.6 inch compared with the A3, and also has upgraded brakes. Its Premium Plus trim costs $48,745 and its Prestige trim costs $52,545.Audi says 2022 A3 and S3 models will be arriving at U.S. dealerships in the third quarter of this year, and the company has just teased the highest-performance RS3 version of the sedan as well. Look for more to come on Audi’s smallest model in the next few months.
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    Forza Horizon 5 Will Be Set in Mexico, Out in November

    New Forza and Gran Turismo games were teased during last year’s E3 gaming showcase, but the next generation of racing games has officially begun with Forza Horizon 5. The latest installation of the open world racing franchise boasts absurd graphics, massive scale, and, most important, a concrete release date.The game is set in Mexico, and the focus is on environmental diversity. Gameplay briefly shown during Micorsoft’s E3 presentation showed vast deserts, thick jungles, and an active volcano that the developers claim is the highest point of a Horizon game to date, but those are just the extremes of a map described during the presentation as the largest and most diverse in series history.
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    The gameplay trailer shows new features, including a new exploration-first campaign mode and an expanded arcade gameplay option that introduces new, Mario Kart–like mini games. The footage also focuses in on the immense detail of the world, from uniquely-crafted rocks to a recreation of a real Mexican sky captured in 12K resolution. This new level of graphical intensity is a unique strength, made possible by a powerful new generation of consoles that released last year.Although Mexico offers a more temperate climate than England, the setting of Forza Horizon 4, that game’s signature seasonal cycle feature will continue over to Horizon 5. Dynamic seasons will reset weekly, and the studio promises that “no two seasons will ever be the same.” Forza Horizon 5 is a console exclusive on both Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. It debuts on November 9.

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