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    Volkswagen ID.4 EV Gets the GTX Performance Treatment

    VW has revealed the first in its new electric performance lineup: the ID.4 GTX.The new version of its ID.4 crossover is claimed to be the automaker’s fastest roadgoing EV, but although VW wants you to think “GTI,” it has sadly failed to fit the GTX with plaid seats.We’re still not sure whether the GTX will come to the U.S., but an AWD ID.4 is on its way.Volkswagen announced it would be applying GTX branding to its most potent EVs earlier this month, and now it has revealed images of the first of this new performance line in the chunky form of the ID.4 GTX. The reality is very close to our prediction, with the finished car showing off a mild visual makeover to distinguish it from the regular ID.4. While the bodywork is unchanged, the GTX distinguishes itself with painted lower body cladding and gloss black roof rails in place of the regular car’s shiny metal finish. It also carries GTX badging on the tailgate and front fenders and gets differently shaped LED elements within its taillights. A set of 20-inch wheels will be standard, with 21-inchers available an option.

    Volkswagen

    Changes to the cabin take a similar approach. All the key architecture is shared with the existing car, but there’s more red trim, a redesigned instrument cluster, and some subtle GTX branding. Given the links Volkswagen is keen to draw with the existing GTI, we were disappointed not to see plaid seats.

    The ID.4 GTX will feature all-wheel drive thanks to an additional front-mounted electric motor. The rear axle gets the same 201-hp permanent-magnet motor as the existing ID.4 but is joined by a less powerful asynchronous motor up front, each driving their respective axles through a single-speed reduction drive. Volkswagen claims a peak system output of 295 horsepower but hasn’t disclosed a torque figure. Curiously, that’s around the same power output that VW has claimed for the non-GTX all-wheel-drive version of the ID.4 that’s coming to the U.S. later this year, as well as the related Q4 e-tron Quattro, so it seems the GTX treatment doesn’t include any extra grunt.A significant omission from the official release is the GTX’s weight, although we can safely assume it will than the already substantial rear-driven version, which weighed in at 4698 pounds on our scales.

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    Claimed performance is, frankly, underwhelming by segment standards. Volkswagen’s promise of a 6.2-second zero-to-62-mph time translates to GTI-level acceleration but looks leisurely by segment standards, delivering on our prediction that Volkswagen’s fastest EV will be slower than the cheapest and least powerful Tesla. Top speed will be limited to 112 mph, a number that looks very low by European standards, and especially in a country as fond of the limit-free Autobahn as Germany is.The GTX uses the same 77.0-kWh battery pack as the regular ID.4, with Volkswagen claiming a range of up to 298 miles under the generally optimistic WLTP testing protocol. That’s just 12 miles less than the figure the company states for the regular ID.4. For reference, we managed 190 miles equivalent to 82 MPGe in the rear-driven version, while testing in very cold conditions. It will support high-speed recharging at speeds of up to 125 kilowatts.Volkswagen hasn’t officially confirmed the GTX for the U.S., although it has promised that we will be the getting all-wheel drive versions of the ID.4. That suggests that either this car, or its powertrain under different branding, will eventually cross the Atlantic.
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    Revolt Electric Motorcycle Network To Expand To 35 Cities – New Investments

    Revolt Electric Motorcycle
    Having acquired a acquires substantial strategic stake in Revolt Intellicorp lets RattanIndia mark its entry in the EV space
    RattanIndia Enterprises has announced its electric vehicle market entry through an association with Revolt Intellicorp. The arrangement saw RattanIndia acquire a substantial strategic stake in Revolt Intellicorp Pvt Ltd. This will see the company hold 50 percent board presence in Revolt. And Rajiv Rattan will be chairman of the board of Revolt.
    Revolt is working in a niche market in India. For starters when most manufacturers chose to introduce electric scooters, Revolt marked its market entry with electric motorcycles. At the time of launch, the new auto manufacturer found no competition. And while the arena was a new one, Revolt has relied on tech to get forward in a space that’s going to see much movement in the years to come.
    Revolt RV300 and RV400
    With a goldmine of data to depend on, Revolt Intellicorp will now leverage its position in the newly minted collab to expand its footprint in India. It depends on next-gen mobility solutions steeped in tech. This helped with its maiden launch, the first AI-enabled motorcycle. For RattanIndia Enterprises, this is a first of its kind investment in a new age manufacturing business.
    The fresh capital infusion will be earmarked for distributor and service network expansion across 35 cities. Using AI, the company looks forward to creating a world-class contactless experience for customers. The investment furthers Revolt’s quest to support innovation and tech in clean next-gen mobility solutions in the area of daily commute.
    Revolt electric motorcycle dealership
    This with the aim of being affordable and accessible. Revolt currently sells RV300 for about 95k through a one time payment plan, and RV400 for Rs 1.19 lakhs.
    For those choosing a monthly payment plan, total payment works out to a bit more. For RattanIndia though this is a first of its kind investment, the company will continue to invest money in such new age businesses.
    Revolt expansion to 35 cities
    While FY21 has been a difficult period, Revolt Intellicorp was able to expand its presence to 6 cities across India. The new partnerships is in line with the company’s vision to offer eco-friendly transportation solutions. And at the same time help expand the manufacturer’s market outreach to far more cities.
    Rajiv Rattan, Founder and Chairman of RattanIndia Group, said, “We are very excited to join hands with Revolt Intellicorp and be a part of the electric mobility shift which is undoubtedly poised to be at the forefront of India’s next green revolution. We firmly believe that speed of adoption of EVs’ in the country will be beyond anybody’s imagination.” More

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    2021 Ford F-150 Will Add Onboard Scales for Hauling

    The 2021 Ford F-150 will offer onboard scales and a smart trailer hitch on every model starting this summer for $650. Adaptive dampers are newly optional, costing $695 on the Lariat model and above. Orders for F-150s with these new features will open in June.This summer the 2021 Ford F-150 will add available onboard scales for measuring cargo weight, a new smart trailer hitch, and newly optional adaptive dampers. The 2021 F-150, which now offers a hybrid PowerBoost model, starts at $30,635 for the base XL model.
    The available onboard scales display the approximate weight of the payload in the truck on the infotainment screen (pictured above). The new F-150 has either an 8.0- or 12.0-inch horizontally oriented touchscreen. The weight can also be viewed in the FordPass app, and the taillights show the amount of the payload used in four bars (seen below), like a battery percentage—or the new GMC Hummer EV’s charging lights. The top bar blinks when the max payload has been reached, and the there’s a scale mode that can zero out the current load for weighing added items.
    A new smart towing hitch will be available, too. It measures the tongue weight of the trailer and shows the best weight distribution or hitch overloading on the touchscreen, the app, or the taillights. The onboard scales and smart hitch come together as a $650 option and require the max trailer tow package. Adaptive dampers are now available on upper trim levels starting with the Lariat model, which starts at $46,390. They’re standard on the $72,520 F-150 Limited. They require the onboard scales option and cost $695. They’re adjustedable via the truck’s drive modes, including the tow/haul mode.

    Six powertrains are available on the 2021 Ford F-150, including a new hybrid drivetrain with a V-6 gas engine. The other V-6 and V-8 engines have carried over from the previous generation. The new F-150 has a max payload rating ranging from 1985 pounds to 3325 pounds and can tow anywhere from 8200 pounds to 14,000 pounds. Orders for the 2021 Ford F-150 with these new features open in June, and they’ll arrive by the end of the summer.
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    Hero Reveals Harley Davidson India Lineup – New Price List April 2021

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    Harley Davidson currently has only twelve dealerships across India – Hero MotoCorp today announced the latest price
    There has been a lot of conjecture regarding Harley Davidson’s future in India after the iconic motorcycle brand quit independent operations in the country in September last year. As we know, the bikemaker entered into a partnership with Hero MotoCorp which will perform sales and service functions for the American company in India.
    Hero MotoCorp has now announced the updated India lineup of Harley Davidson motorcycles for MY2021 along with the revised prices. The motorcycles will be retailed through Harley’s dealerships. As many as thirteen models have been launched by H-D and Hero which also includes the new Pan America 1250.
    2021 Updated Lineup
    The range starts with the most popular model in India- Iron 883 which will be offered at a base price of Rs 10.11 lakh. This is followed by Forty-Eight which has been pegged at a price of Rs 11.75 lakh.
    Softail Standard will now be available for purchase at Rs 15.25 lakh. Another popular roadster Street Bob has been priced at 15.99 lakh. Add another Rs 76,000 and one might be able to avail its larger sibling Fat Bob at Rs 16.75 lakh. The latest addition to the lineup, Pan America 1250 will be offered in two trims- standard and Special.

    Harley Davidson India
    Price in Rs ex-sh

    IRON 883
    10,11,000

    FORTY-EIGHT
    11,75,000

    SOFTAIL STANDARD
    15,25,000

    STREET BOB
    15,99,000

    FAT BOB 114
    16,75,000

    PAN AMERICA 1250
    16,90,000

    PAN AMERICA 1250 Special
    19,99,000

    FAT BOY 114
    20,90,000

    HERITAGE CLASSIC
    21,49,000

    ELECTRA GLIDE STANDARD
    24,99,000

    ROAD KING
    26,99,000

    STREET GLIDE SPECIAL
    31,99,000

    ROAD GLIDE SPECIAL
    34,99,000

    The base standard variant has been priced at Rs 16.90 lakh while the Special variant would cost a premium of Rs 3.09 lakh. Fat Boy 114 comes next which has been pegged at a price of Rs 20.90 lakh. Heritage Classic will be offered at a price of Rs 21.49 lakh while price of Electra Glide standard has been fixed at Rs 24.99 lakh.
    Road King is now available at a price of Rs 26.99 lakh whereas Street Glide Special has been priced at Rs 32.99 lakh. The range will be wrapped up by a top-of-the-line Road Glide Special at a price of Rs 34.99 lakh. All prices mentioned are ex-showroom.
    Expansion of Dealership Network
    Bookings for the above-mentioned models are now open on the company’s official India website. Adding to this development, Ravi Avalur – Head – Premium Segment Business Unit, Hero MotoCorp, said, “The line-up is now strengthened with the introduction of the Pan America Adventure Tourer. The 2021 model range appeals to a broader consumer segment and will ensure Harley-Davidson’s leadership in the leisure motorcycling segment.”
    The media release also stated that Hero MotoCorp is looking to expand the service, parts and accessories business beyond the current 12 cities covered by Harley dealerships. The largest two-wheeler manufacturer is looking to launch a parallel chain of dealerships that will not only retail Harley models but its own premium models. Something like this has already been carried out successfully by Honda. More

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    503-HP 2022 Mercedes-AMG GLC63 S Coming to U.S. in SUV Form

    Mercedes-AMG will now offer the most powerful GLC63 S model in both SUV and coupe body styles.It has a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8 engine with 503 horsepower and standard 4Matic all-wheel drive.No pricing is available yet but AMG says U.S. deliveries will start in the fourth quarter of 2021.If you don’t want to compromise cargo space in your 503-horsepower AMG SUV, you’re in luck. Mercedes has decided to offer the AMG GLC63’s most powerful S derivative in both SUV and “coupe” body styles in the U.S. for 2022; the S was previously offered only in the swoopier coupe model that has less space in back.

    Non-S GLC63 models continue on with a less powerful, 469-hp version of the same twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8 found in the S cars. Along with the additional power, the S model also benefits from a more sophisticated 4Matic all-wheel-drive system and a higher top speed governor of 174 mph, compared with 155 mph. A 2018 GLC63 S coupe model was one of the quickest SUVs we’ve ever tested, with a 60 mph acceleration time of 3.2 seconds.Given the existing price differential between the GLC63 and GLC63 S coupe, we anticipate the GLC63 S SUV to start around $82,000.
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    Rolls-Royce Is Dropping the Wraith and Dawn from the U.S. Lineup

    The Wraith and Dawn will be dropped from Rolls-Royce’s North American lineup following the end of 2021 model year production. A company spokesperson, who confirmed the news to our friends at Road & Track following a report from Motor1, said there are no direct replacements currently planned for either car.

    The Wraith, introduced in 2013, and the Dawn, introduced in 2015, both sit on BMW’s aging F01 platform, also shared with the 2008-era BMW 7-series. So it’s not too big a surprise to hear Rolls is beginning to phase out production. It’s important to note, however, that this news only applies to the North American market. The company will continue to offer both cars overseas, though it’s not clear for how much longer. The spokesperson confirmed to Road & Track that all current orders will be fulfilled up until production of 2021 model year cars ends. The removal of the Wraith and the Dawn from the U.S. market means you’ll soon only have a selection of four-doors to choose from if you want a Rolls: the entry-level Ghost, the Cullinan SUV, or the top-dog Phantom. But we don’t expect it to stay that way for long. While Rolls has yet to release any details, the company says it’s planning to expand its lineup and unveil a swath of new products based on its all-aluminum “Architecture of Luxury,” which underpins the Phantom, Cullinan, and Ghost, that we suspect will fill the Wraith’s and Dawn’s shoes, and then some. For now though, if you’re in the market for a new Rolls-Royce, you’ll have to “settle” for one of its four-door options. A tough time for multimillionaires, surely.

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    TVS Sales, Exports Breakup March 2021 – Apache, Jupiter, Ntorq, iQube

    Image – KM WheelsTVS Motor Company reports growth in domestic wholesales and exports for March 2021
    With FY21 coming to a close, TVS Motor Company reported an uptick in domestic wholesales in March 2021. This was true for the majority of its product lineup. Jupiter scooter leads the sales count at 57,206 units, up from 21k units You at volume gain of 36,205 units. It contributed to 28 percent of TVS’ domestic wholesales.
    XL Super moped that has stood the test of time and contributes to make up for the remainder 50 percent of TVS’ domestic wholesales. sales is reported at 44,688 units, up from 32,808 units at volume gain of just under 12k units. Apache series sales crossed the 33k mark, up from 21,764 units at 52.37 percent YoY growth.
    TVS domestic sales for March 2021
    Ntorq wholesales grew to 26,851 units, up from 9,192 units at volume gain of 17,659 units. Radeon sales grew phenomenally. This isn’t difficult to comprehend considering that demand for mass market 100cc-110cc commuter motorcycles is at an all time high at present.
    Volume gain stood at just under 8k units. And daily commute two-wheeler sales are now under consideration not only to maintain some sense of safety. A large number of delivery based jobs, which are still available can only be concluded if the runner has a dependable two-wheeler.
    TVS Domestic Sales – March 2021
    TVS Sport wholesales too benefitted at about 8.8k in wholesales, up from 2,585 units at volume gain of 6,230 units. Pep plus scooter sales stopped just shy of 8k units, up from 532 units. Volume gain was at a big time high of 7,382 units.
    Star City sales was pegged at 6.3k units up from 2,478 units at volume gain of 3,821 units. Zest sales were at over 5.6k units, up from 801 units at volume gain of 4,855 units. RR310, the auto manufacturer’s big cc product saw sales pegged at 435 units.
    iQube electric scooter sales is reported at 355 units. Total domestic wholesales was reported at just over 2 lakh units. This is quite the jump considering a year earlier this number stood at 94k units. Volume gain for the month stood at a noticeable 1,08,052 units.
    TVS Exports March 2021
    TVS export for March 2021
    TVS exports sees Star City 125 lead the charge at 35,737 units, up from 13,969 units. The unit is not sold in the domestic market. The smaller cc Star City unit saw exports grow to about 33k units, up from 13k units.
    Apache exports were at 16.7k units. RR310 exports were at 37 units. Sport exports are reported at 8.4k units, and Ntorq at 6,184 units. Radeon exports stood at 1,040 units, XL Super at 942 units, and Victor at 800 units. Wego scooter exports are reported at 214 units, and Jupiter at 133 units. The latter fits at the lower end of the export ladder despite chart leading sales in India. In total, March 2021 exports stood at over a lakh units from just under 40k units YoY. Volume gain stood at 65,397 units. More

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    2022 KTM 390 Duke Spied Testing In Europe – New Updates

    2022 KTM 390 DukeThe new-gen KTM 390 Duke is expected to make its debut in India towards the end of this year with sales starting in early 2022
    We already know by now that KTM is currently working on upgrading its current lineup of motorcycles. The new-gen RC 390 is slated to go on sale in a few days while a couple of weeks ago, test mules of the new 125 Duke and 250 Duke were caught on camera conducting test trials somewhere in Europe.
    Now, images of the new generation 390 Duke have also surfaced online suggesting an imminent launch soon. While analysing the spy shots of Duke 125 and Duke 250 earlier, it was understood that the entry-level Dukes would be swaying away from the design philosophy carried by 390 Duke.
    Updated Styling
    However, on seeing the images of the new Duke 390, we have been assured that all the latest updates will be incorporated on all naked motorcycles under this range. Like its eighth-liter and quarter-liter counterparts, 2022 Duke 390 will adopt styling cues from the larger 890 Duke and the 1290 SuperDuke R. This includes a side-mounted mono-shock as well as a new swingarm.
    Some of the design highlights in the upcoming iteration of the naked streetfighter include a split dual LED headlight section with DRL, aggressive rearview mirrors, a sleeker LED tail lamp, and an aggressive fuel tank that has been with tank extension on both sides.
    2022 KTM 390 Duke
    It also gets a new underbelly exhaust which has been re-designed for higher ground clearance. The test mule was also spotted riding on new five-spoke cast wheels replacing the 10-spoke alloys in the current model.
    Improved Aerodynamics
    The most interesting highlight, however, is a dished section on the lower panel of the front tank extensions on the left side. While its exact purpose is yet unknown, it is believed that this panel will not only enhance the bike’s aerodynamic qualities but also improve rider’s comfort by sucking in the hot air from the engine. However, this design element is asymmetrical since it is absent from the right side of the motorcycle.
    Side profile of the updated 390 Duke suggests that it could employ the same simplified trellis frame and a composite subframe that was spotted in 250 Duke. The front suspension is likely to retain the current USD forks. Other notable updates include a short rear fender, new radiator covers and slim LED turn indicators. Overall, the new-gen model looks sharper than before thanks to completely revised bodywork.
    2022 KTM 390 Duke
    Updated Engine
    The engine casing also seems to be redesigned which means that engine although the same unit, will feature some updates. In its current iteration, 390 Duke is powered by a 373.2cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled unit which pushes out 43 bhp at 9,000rpm and a peak torque of 37 Nm at 7,000rpm. It is paired with a six-speed gearbox with a slipper clutch. Other updates expected include new braking hardware and some new features onboard.
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