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    Maserati Teases the Launch of a New GT2-Inspired ‘Super Sports Car’

    Maserati is planning to reveal a new “super sports car” at this year’s Monterey Car Week in California. Maserati says the new model will be an evolution of the current MC20 luxury sports car. The automaker has released a single teaser photo of the new car, with the full reveal scheduled for Friday, August 16. It’s August, and that means it’s almost time for Monterey Car Week and all the wild car reveals that go along with it. Maserati kicked off the party by releasing a teaser photo of a new “super sports car” it will reveal at this year’s event. There’s not much to go on beyond a lone teaser photo. Maserati calls the new car a “further evolution of the MC20” and says it “inherits the racing spirit of the Maserati GT2,” which starts life as a production MC20, even though it ditches the name. The teaser shows off an aggressive set of louvers cut into the front fender. However, unlike the GT2 or the MCXtrema track car, the model shown in the teaser isn’t wearing a massive lip or dive planes. Instead, the front of the car looks nearly identical to the standard roadgoing MC20, suggesting that the new model will be street legal. Whatever the new model winds up being, it’s likely to retain the twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 Nettuno engine in some form. In the standard coupe and convertible (Cielo) versions, the 90-degree powertrain cranks out an impressive 621 horsepower and 538 pound-feet of torque, which launched the coupe to 60 mph in 3.2 seconds in our testing. The new model will be revealed in full at the Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, as part of Monterey Car Week. The event will take place on Friday, August 16, with Maserati bringing along the MCXtrema and limited-edition MC20 Icona to the event. Related StoriesJack Fitzgerald’s love for cars stems from his as yet unshakable addiction to Formula 1. After a brief stint as a detailer for a local dealership group in college, he knew he needed a more permanent way to drive all the new cars he couldn’t afford and decided to pursue a career in auto writing. By hounding his college professors at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, he was able to travel Wisconsin seeking out stories in the auto world before landing his dream job at Car and Driver. His new goal is to delay the inevitable demise of his 2010 Volkswagen Golf. More

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    2025 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray’s Base Price Remains under $70K

    For 2025, the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray coupe and convertible start at $69,995 and $76,995, respectively, which are the same as last year.Prices for the Corvette E-Ray rise by $2000, starting at $108,595 for the coupe and $115,595 for the convertible.The Corvette Z06 coupe and convertible will also likely receive a $2000 price hike, pending the EPA’s certification of the mandatory gas-guzzler tax.CORRECTION 8/2/24: This story has been updated to correctly state that for the 2025 model year the Stingray convertible’s base price is unchanged and that the Z06 coupe and convertible will likely see a $2000 price hike.Chevy revealed the highly anticipated 2025 Corvette ZR1 on July 25, and this ultimate C8 Vette looks to be an absolute monster with its 1064-hp twin-turbo V-8 and colossal rear wing. Chevy has yet to reveal the ZR1’s price (we’re estimating close to $200,000), but we now know how much the lesser, albeit still excellent, cars in the 2025 Corvette lineup will cost. The good news is that the base price of the Stingray hasn’t gone up at all. The Stingray coupe’s cheapest 1LT trim remains at $69,995, and pricing for the 2025 Stingray coupe is the same as the 2024 model across the board. That means the 2LT coupe still costs $77,095 while the 3LT coupe costs $81,745. Prices for the Stingray convertible are also unchanged, with the 1LT starting at $76,995, the 2LT at $84,095, and the 3LT at $88,745.Marc Urbano|Car and DriverPrice Hikes for E-Ray, Z06The hybrid E-Ray, introduced last year, pairs a front-mounted electric motor with the Stingray’s 495-hp 6.2-liter V-8. The E-Ray’s prices jump up by $2000 for the 2025 model year, with the base 1LZ coupe now costing $108,595 and the 1LZ convertible going for $115,595. The 2LZ will sticker for $114,095 in coupe form and $121,095 in convertible form, while the 3LZ will require $119,545 and $126,545, respectively.The Z06 also undergoes a price change for 2025, but we’re still waiting for the EPA to certify its gas-guzzler tax, which was $2600 on all but the Z07-equipped models that came with a $3000 GGT. If the previous gas-guzzler tax holds, the ’25 Corvette Z06 coupe and convertible will cost $2000 more than before. We estimate the 1LZ coupe will start at $116,395, the 2LZ at $125,295, and the 3LZ at $129,945. Meanwhile, we estimate the 1LZ convertible will start $123,395, the 2LZ at $132,295, and the 3LZ at $136,945. We will also update this story once the 2025 Corvette Z06’s gas-guzzler tax has been certified.This story was originally published on 7/31/24.More on the CorvetteCaleb Miller began blogging about cars at 13 years old, and he realized his dream of writing for a car magazine after graduating from Carnegie Mellon University and joining the Car and Driver team. He loves quirky and obscure autos, aiming to one day own something bizarre like a Nissan S-Cargo, and is an avid motorsports fan. More

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    Royal Enfield Scrambler 650 Interceptor Bear Spied In Production Ready Guise – Red and Black

    Royal Enfield Scrambler 650 Interceptor Bear SpiedRoyal Enfield is getting ready to launch yet another 650cc motorcycle – This one is a Scrambler called Interceptor Bear 650Royal Enfield has been kept busy with its plans to launch an average of 4 new / updated bikes every year. Just a day after the first spy shots of Himalayan 650 were leaked online, we now have production spec version of the Scrambler 650, which will be called Interceptor Bear 650 upon launch.Royal Enfield Scrambler 650 – Interceptor Bear 650Latest spy shots are credited to automotive enthusiast Sriram Adhithya. Upcoming RE Scrambler 650 has easy going vibes and appears to have a more versatile character. It has potential to emerge as Royal Enfield’s bestselling 650cc bike. With a distinct profile, Interceptor Bear 650 can appeal to folks who are looking to try something new. It is another aspect that can work to the bike’s advantage.Royal Enfield Scrambler 650 Interceptor Bear SpiedOne of the key differentiating factors is the two-into-one exhaust setup, in comparison to the dual exhaust pipes of Interceptor 650. Other unique features include braced handlebars for off-road tracks, new mudguards, new seat and oval race number plates on the sides. The bike will have some exciting colour options to choose from, including both monotone and dual-tone shades. The one in the spy shot seems to be having a red fuel tank and black body.Users can expect mild to moderate off-roading capabilities with Interceptor Bear 650. The bike is likely to have 19-inch front and 17-inch rear wire-spoke wheels. Both wheels are shod with knobby tyres, with the rear getting a deeper tread and chunkier profile. Suspension system comprises USD forks at front and dual rear shock absorbers.Royal Enfield Scrambler 650 Interceptor Bear SpiedThe USD forks seem to be borrowed from the Super Meteor. In comparison, Interceptor 650 is equipped with conventional 41mm telescopic forks. Scrambler 650 has disc brakes at both ends. Dual-channel ABS will be standard. Signature features such as the circular headlamps and rear-view mirrors have been retained. The fuel tank is new and has the classic tear-drop design. Scrambler 650 test mule can be seen with a circular instrument console, similar to that of Super Meteor 650.Royal Enfield Scrambler 650 Interceptor Bear SpiedRoyal Enfield Scrambler 650 performanceInterceptor Bear 650 will be using the 648cc, inline twin cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC engine that generates 47 PS of max power and 52.3 Nm of peak torque. It is mated to a 6-speed gearbox. As Scrambler 650 is expected to be lighter in comparison to other Royal Enfield 650cc bikes, it can have a higher power-to-weight ratio. Features like USD forks will also contribute to improving the bike’s overall performance. The steel tubular, double cradle frame will be the same as 650 twins.Upcoming Interceptor Bear 650 will allow RE to further strengthen its position in middleweight motorcycle segment. Royal Enfield dominates both the lower and higher spectrum of middleweight motorcycle segment. In 500cc plus segment, the company has a market share of more than 80%. As of now, Super Meteor 650 is the most popular 650cc Royal Enfield bike. It had raced ahead of the 650 twins and is leading by a significant margin. More

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    Suzuki 2W Sales Crosses 1 Lakh In July 2024 – Highest Ever Domestic Sales

    Image – Sinha SuzukiSuzuki recorded domestic sales of 1,00,602 units in July 2024, a feat accomplished for the first time in domestic marketsSuzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL), two-wheeler subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan, has announced sales figures for July 2024, the month in which it surpassed the 1 lakh unit domestic sales for the first time. This was a feat achieved after being 19 years in India, ever since operations commenced in February 2006.Suzuki 2W Sales July 2024Suzuki has achieved an 8.23% improvement in YoY total sales in July 2024 to 1,16,714 units. This was an 8,878 unit volume growth over 1,07,836 units sold in July 2024. The company reported positive sales in domestic markets, crossing the 1 lakh unit mark for the first time, at 1,00,602 units. This was a 25.27% YoY growth over 80,309 units sold in July 2023 relating to a volume increase of 20,293 units to command an 86.20% share.Suzuki 2W Sales July 2024Exports on the other hand dipped extremely by 41.47$ YoY to 16,112 units, down from 27,527 units shipped in July 2023. The company’s export share stands at 13.80%. On a month-on-month (MoM) basis as well, Suzuki has performed well in domestic markets with a 41.52% MoM growth from 71,086 units, while exports fell by 6.33% over 17,201 units exported in June 2024.Suzuki 2W YTD Sales April – July 2024Year-to date (YTD) sales also showed positive performance in domestic markets while exports ended in the red. Domestic sales were up 26.69% to 3,51,787 units during the April – July 2024 period, a growth of 74,120 units from 2,77,667 units sold in the same period of 2023. Exports on the other hand, dipped by 29.52% to 64,103 units over 90,953 units sold during the 4 month period of 2023. This took total sales up 12.82% to 4,15,890 units in the April-July 2024 period over 3,68,620 units sold in the corresponding period of 2023.Commenting on the company’s sales performance, Mr. Kenichi Umeda, Managing Director, Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. said, “Suzuki Motorcycle India recorded highest ever sales of more than 1.16 Lakh scooters and motorcycles in July 2024. Backed by healthy demand for our products in the domestic market, our sales grew by 25% in the month, crossing the 1 Lakh unit mark for the first time. I extend my heartfelt thanks to our valued customers, dedicated dealer network and our esteemed business partners for their continued trust and support, which has helped us to reach this milestone.”The company’s scooter and motorcycle lineup includes the 125cc range consisting of the Access 125, Avenis, Burgman, and Burgman Street SX and motorcycles ranging from 150cc and 250cc among which are the Gixxer / Gixxer SF, Gixxer 250 and Gixxer 250 SF and V-Strom SX. In the larger bike segment, the company has V-Strom 800 DE, Katana and Hayabusa.New entrants have been heralded into the segment, among which was the 2024 Suzuki Avenis 125 in new colours and some feature updates. The company also introduced the Burgman Street with added colours so as to capture the attention of buyers ahead of the festive season. More

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    2025 BYD Seagull EV Debuts – Price Reduced To CNY 70k (Rs 8 Lakh), 405km Range

    2025 BYD SeagullDimensionally, 2025 BYD Seagull is Similar to Tata Tiago EV and packs larger battery pack options with a host of premium equipmentWhen BYD launched Seagull in China, it soon emerged as a major automotive phenomenon. Prices started from CNY 78,000 (Rs 9 lakh) and is one of the most value for money propositions for an electric vehicle. BYD has now launched a slight refresh of this vehicle in the form of 2025 BYD Seagull and it costs even less.2025 BYD Seagull EVAround a year since launch, BYD has already come up with a subtle facelift. This sheds some light on Chinese market trends and the price wars along with the need for relentless pursuit of perfection. With the facelift, 2025 BYD Seagull gets a slight design refresh along with new trim levels and powertrain options.BYD Seagull – InteriorThere is a smaller battery pack option now that allows for a more aggressive pricing strategy. So, the 2025 BYD Seagull starts from CNY 69,800 (Rs 8 lakh) for base Vitality Edition with 30.08 kWh battery. Top-spec Flying Edition gets a larger 38.88 kWh battery and costs CNY 85,800 (Rs 10 lakh).2025 BYD Seagull electric car dimensions continue the same as they used to be – 3780 mm in length, 1715 mm in width, 1540 mm in height and has a wheelbase of 2500 mm. Where design changes with facelift is concerned, there aren’t any in the front. So, the fascia remains intact. The Build Your Dreams lettering at the back has been replaced with BYD lettering.BYD Seagull -FasciaBase Vitality Edition gets 15-inch steel wheels with wheel covers. Whereas Freedom Edition and Flying Edition come with 16-inch aluminium alloy wheels. There are four exterior colours on offer – Arctic Blue, Warm Sun White, Polar Night Black and Peach Pink. BYD also offers interior colour options – Deep Ocean Blue and Dune Pink.On the inside, features list remains more or less the same with a few feature additions here and there. Freedom Edition and Flying Edition come equipped with mobile wireless charger, heated front seats and electrically adjustable driver’s seats. Notable features like the 7-inch instrument screen and 10.1-inch rotatable infotainment screen stays the same.2025 BYD Seagull -FrontNew powertrain optionsA major reason for the price revision with 2025 BYD Seagull is due to the new powertrain options. Base Vitality Edition and mid-spec Freedom Edition get a smaller 30.08 kWh battery pack with around 305 km of range from a single charge. The top-spec Flying Edition, on the other hand, gets a larger 38.8 kWh battery pack with 405 km claimed range on a single charge.The sole electric motor driving front wheels continues to remain as is with a 0-50 km/h sprint in 4.9 seconds. There is a good probability of BYD Seagull launching in India to disrupt the electric vehicle segment with its aggressive pricing strategies. The company has trademarked BYD Seagull name in India too.2025 BYD Seagull – Rear More

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    TVS July 2024 Sales – 1,61,074 Motorcycles Sold

    TVS Apache 200TVS July 2024 Sales – 1,39,995 Scooters SoldTVS Motor Company’s sales report for July 2024 reflects growth across various vehicle categories. Motorcycle sales reached 161,074 units in July 2024, marking a 4.63 percent increase from 153,942 units in July 2023. This growth is part of the company’s steady performance. Within TVS, motorcycle sales capture 47.42 percent share for July 2024.Scooter sales demonstrated a significant year-over-year growth of 14.81 percent, with 139,995 units sold in July 2024 compared to 121,941 units in July 2023. This segment contributed to 41.21 percent of total TVS sales for the month, indicating strong consumer demand and market penetration. E-scooter sales surged by 61.15 percent, with 21,442 units sold in July 2024, up from 13,306 units in July 2023. e-scooters contributed to 6.31 percent sales in July 2024, reflecting the growing popularity of electric vehicles.TVS July 2024 Sales – YoY ComparisonElectric Scooters Gain PopularityMoped sales in July 2024 were 38,607 units, a 5.99 percent increase from 36,424 units in July 2023. Despite a slight decline from June 2024, when 40,481 units were sold, mopeds contributed to 11.37 percent of TVS’ total sales in July 2024.Domestic sales of two-wheelers in July 2024 reached 254,250 units at 8.09 percent increase from 235,230 units in July 2023. However, there was a slight month-over-month decline of 0.58 percent from June 2024, when 255,734 units were sold. This segment accounts for 74.85 percent of total TVS domestic sales for July 2024. In the export market, two-wheeler sales in July 2024 were 85,426 units, marking 10.83 percent growth from 77,077 units in July 2023. Exports accounted for 25.15 percent of total TVS 2W sales, showing a substantial increase in international demand.TVS July 2024 Sales – MoM ComparisonDomestic Two-Wheeler Sales Growth in July 2024 – 8.09 percentTotal sales of two-wheelers for July 2024 reached 339,676 units, an 8.76 percent increase from 312,307 units in July 2023. This comprehensive figure includes both domestic and export sales, reflecting the company’s overall market performance.Three-wheeler domestic sales in July 2024 were 2,301 units, a significant 50.00 percent increase from 1,534 units in July 2023. Exports of three-wheelers in July 2024 were relatively stable with 12,163 units sold, showing a slight year-over-year increase of 0.22 percent from 12,136 units in July 2023.TVS Reports 8.64% Growth in Combined Sales for July 2024Total sales of three-wheelers in July 2024 were 14,464 units at 5.81 percent increase from 13,670 units in July 2023. This total encompasses both domestic and export sales, reflecting overall growth in the three-wheeler segment.Combined sales of two-wheelers and three-wheelers for July 2024 were 354,140 units, an 8.64 percent increase from 325,977 units in July 2023. This figure highlights the company’s comprehensive market reach across different vehicle categories. And reflects a balanced mix of domestic and export sales. More

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    2025 Bajaj Pulsar N125 Spied In Detail – New Features Onboard

    2025 Bajaj Pulsar N125 SpiedWhen launched, Bajaj Pulsar N125 spied, will rival sporty 125cc commuter bikes like Hero Xtreme 125R and TVS Raider 125Revolutionizing Indian sporty affordable motorcycle segment, Bajaj Pulsar line has dwelled into the hearts of millions. Bajaj already sells a multitude of Pulsars across multiple displacements and body styles. There is a new Pulsar in the works that should carry a 125cc engine and might launch around the festive season. Let’s take a look.Bajaj Pulsar N125 Spied AgainIf we take Bajaj’s sales performance, Pulsar is the best-selling model, sidelining other sub brands. But if we break the sales in terms of displacement, it is the 125cc Pulsars that outsell every other type of Bajaj offerings. Bajaj is now coming up with a new 125cc Pulsar that should push sales envelope even further.Bajaj Pulsar N125 Spied AgainCurrently, Bajaj sells Pulsar 125 and Pulsar NS125. The range will see a new addition with what is believed to be a Bajaj Pulsar N125. Spotted testing on multiple occasions, Bajaj Pulsar N125 will be the most sporty 125cc Pulsar from Bajaj and is expected to weigh a lot less than the 144kg Pulsar NS125.Latest test mule sighting from The Fat Biker, show more details about this upcoming vehicle. For starters, it looks a lot more aggressive in its design which should pit it directly against Hero Xtreme 125R and TVS Raider 125.[embedded content]We can see accentuated tank shrouds for aggression, there seems to be front fork covers for a muscular appeal, there is stacked LED headlight setup, Pulsar-style split LED tail light setup, split seat design with a stepped pillion seat, tyre hugger, stylish single-piece grab rail, front disc brake, same alloy wheels as Pulsar P150 and other elements.Indicators are still halogen bulbs with the upcoming Bajaj Pulsar N125, while Hero is offering LED ones in Xtreme 125R. Bajaj aims to further consolidate its position in the 125cc segment with a sporty offering that looks imposing and from a segment above. In that regard, the new Bajaj Pulsar N125 certainly delivers.Bajaj Pulsar N125 Spied AgainSame engine as NS125?Where powertrains are concerned, there is a good probability that Bajaj might implement the same 11bhp and 11.8 Nm 124.45cc air-cooled single-cylinder engine as Pulsar NS125. Or, there might be a new engine derived from N150’s unit with slightly higher numbers. We can see an underbelly exhaust with Pulsar N125 and a 5-speed gearbox will do duties.Features-wise, Bajaj Pulsar N125 will get a reverse LCD fully digital instrument cluster with Bluetooth connectivity. There is a good probability that turn-by-turn navigation will be on offer considering its arch rival, TVS Raider offers a 5-inch colour TFT screen with a lot more features.Also read – Bajaj Freedom 125 CNG delivery starts More

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    Honda Overtakes Hero MotoCorp In Domestic Sales – July 2024 and YTD FY25

    Honda ActivaHonda has overtaken Hero MotoCorp both in domestic and export market on a YoY basis and in terms of total YTD salesHonda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) has overtaken Hero MotoCorp in two wheeler sales in July 2024. Honda dispatched a total of 4.83 lakh two-wheelers and 4.39 lakh units in the domestic market in July while Hero dispatched a total of 3.70 lakh units in the past month and 3.47 lakh units in domestic markets.Honda Overtakes Hero – Becomes No 1 2W brand of IndiaHonda has experienced strong sales both in domestic and export markets allowing the automaker to surge over market leader Hero MotoCorp last month by 1,12,726 units. The gap in sales between these two OEMs have been shrinking ever since the split in 2011 and had narrowed down considerably in recent months. For the first time, Honda has overtaken Hero in the domestic market monthly sales.Honda 2W Sales July 2024 and YTD FY 25Honda has reported total two wheeler sales at 4,83,100 units in July 2024. This was a growth of 42.80% over 3,38,310 units sold in July 2023 relating to a volume increase of 1,44,790 units. This included 4,39,110 units sold in domestic markets, a 41.26% YoY growth from 3,10,867 units sold in July 2023 while exports surged 60.27% to 43,982 units in the past month over 27,443 units shipped in the same month last year. While the company’s domestic share is at 90.90%, exports command a 9.10% share. However, when comparing sales on a month-on-month (MoM) basis, Honda has seen a 9.01% decline in domestic sales from 4,82,597 units sold in June 2024. Exports held their ground with a 21.49% improvement over 36,202 units shipped in June 2024. Lower domestic sales took total MoM sales down by 6.88% from 5,18,799 units sold in June 2024.Honda has also done exceedingly well in terms of year-to-date (YTD) sales. Total sales during the period April to July 2024 stood at 20,36,292 units, up 49.01% over 13,66,542 units sold in the corresponding months of 2023. This was a volume improvement of 6,69,749 units. The company excelled both in domestic and export markets with a 46.74% growth in domestic sales from 12,63,056 units to 18,53,350 units. Exports on the other hand surged 76.78% from 1,03,487 units shipped during the April-July 2023 period to 1,82,942 units in the same period of the current year.Hero MotoCorp Sales July 2024 and YTD FY 25Hero MotoCorp YoY and YTD Sales July 2024Hero MotoCorp that has seen a slew of big launches in the premium segment in the recent past and is actively testing the new Xpulse 210, has recorded sales of 3,70,374 units in July 2024. This included 3,40,390 motorcycles and 29,884 scooters, both of which have declined on a YoY basis by 5.60% and 2.72% respectively. Domestic sales also took a beating down by 6.43% to 3,47,335 units while there had been 3,71,204 units sold in July 2023. Exports of the company increased to 22,739 units in July 2024 from 20,106 units shipped in July 2023. Hero MotoCorp has presence across 48 global markets with production facilities in India, Bangladesh and Colombia.Month-on-month sales also remained in the negative in domestic markets while exports grew immensely. Motorcycle sales dipped 28.07% from 4,73,228 units sold in June 2024 relating to a 1,32,838 unit volume decline. Scooter sales saw a narrower fall by 1.11% from 30,220 units sold in June 2024. Total domestic sales dipped by 29.32% from 4,91,416 units sold in June 2024 while exports improved by a massive 88.99% to 22,739 units last month from only 12,032 units shipped in June 2024.YTD sales of Hero MotoCorp showed off more positive results as total sales grew by 9.27% to 19,05,530 units in the April-July 2024 period over 17,43,884 units sold in the same months last year. Motorcycle sales were up 9.74% to 17,81,346 units from 16,23,232 units while scooter sales grew by2.84% to 1,24,084 units from 1,20,652 units.Total domestic sales also saw an 8.47% growth while exports improved by 33.02% to 18,31,497 units and 73,733 units respectively. Hero MotoCorp asserts that supply chain constraints and logistics disruptions impacted dispatches and plans to boost sales leading to the festive season. More