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    Ola Electric New Launch On 15th Aug – New Car, Scooter?

    It was on 15th Aug last year that Ola S1 Pro was officially launched – This year on the same date, Ola is getting ready for a new launchOla Electric Is Set To Reveal Multiple Products On August 15thOla Electric is one of those electric scooter startups that actually made it big by targeting a premium segment. When we look at sales charts, one can easily say that Hero Electric, Okinawa and Ampere sell more electric scooters. But those are not as enthusiastic as Ola S1 Pro. And definitely don’t come with as many features and don’t perform nearly as well either.But Ola is branching out both vertically and horizontally, foraying into electric cars, indigenous batteries and more. Yeah, Ola is a little ambitious, but that’s not a bad thing. But what can we expect from August 15th event from Ola? Bhavish Aggarwal has given a hint regarding this on social media. Let’s break it down.New S1 Electric Scooter Under Rs. 1 lakhDespite only launching a premium product at a higher price bracket, without any ‘slow-segment’ EVs, Ola has come a long way. But Ola was supposed to launch the S1 alongside S1 Pro. Which we all by now, never happened. With recent price hikes, Ola S1 Pro now costs Rs. 1.4 lakh.There is a place in the market for Ola to finally launch its S1 with the same design as S1 Pro. We can expect a smaller 2.98 kWh battery with 120 km range, and 90 km/h top speed. It also gets fewer features too. S1 is the first of options Aggarwal hinted at, setting priority as it will launch for around Rs. 1 lakh and might run on Move OS 3 from day one. This price bracket is stark important for Ola as Ather Energy is also developing a product for this price bracket.Ola Electric New Launch – 15th AugOla Electric CarAggarwal had teased three Electric Cars, a low-slung sedan and the other two may be an SUV and a hatchback. Four-wheeled PVs have been Ola’s ambition since day one and the company’s mother factory is said to be developed keeping that in mind. Last month, Ola also claimed that their electric car will be the sportiest car ever built in India. Raising a lot of eyebrows.Our rendering artist Pratyush Raut had envisioned Ola’s first electric car based on teasers shared by Bhavish Aggarwal. It looks a lot like Lucid Air, at least from the front. Not a lot is known about this car and makes it to Aggarwal’s list of products in second spot.A Cell FactoryNext in line among the probable launches by Ola, is an indigenous battery production facility. Apart from Ola maps, Aggarwal had also shown off a cell with Ola branding on it on social media last month. Specifications were not mentioned at all. We don’t know whether it’ll be an 18650 or 21750 cell, or how much is the capacity per cell, or the battery chemistry, or anything at all. But all those details may be revealed on August 15th along with where the manufacturing facility will be located.A New Colour For S1 ProLast on the list, is a new colour for S1 range of electric scooters. Currently, S1 Pro is offered with 10 colour options Red, Blue, Yellow, Pink, Black, White, Grey, Bidge, Dark Blue, and Dark grey. Apart from limited Gerua shade, Ola is set to launch a new colour. Even though Bhaish Aggarwal asks us to guess what Ola will launch among the four choices, it is highly likely that the company will launch all four. More

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    Two Wheeler Retail Sales Jul 2022 – Hero, Yamaha, Bajaj, RE, Jawa, Yezdi

    While two wheeler wholesales increased on a YoY basis, retail sales dipped 10.92 percent in July 2022Royal Enfield Sultan by Neev MotorcyclesIn the earlier post we discussed the wholesale numbers, which were units sold by manufacturer to dealers. In this post we will take a look at the retail numbers, which are two wheelers sold to consumers by dealers.Retail sales of two wheelers as revealed by Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), shows off a 10.92 percent YoY de-growth. Sales stood at 10,09,574 units in July 2022, down from 11,33,344 units sold in July 2021. It was however, a 13.70 percent growth over 8,87,942 units sold in July 2020 but a 27.86 percent de-growth as compared to 13,99,532 units sold in July 2019 (the pre-Covid period).Two Wheeler Retail Sales July 2022Hero MotoCorp stood at the top of this list with retail sales of 3,20,301 units in July 2022, down from 4,10,946 units sold in July 2021. Market share dipped to 31.73 percent from 35.47 percent held in July 2021. Rising prices as was announced by the company from July 2021, could have been a reason for this de-growth along with ever increasing fuel costs which has lowered buyer sentiments across all segments.Honda two wheeler retail sales were at 2,62,054 units in July 2022, down  from 2,77,983 units sold in July 2021. Market share however, increased to 25.96 percent from 24.53 percent YoY. At No. 3 was TVS Motor Company with retail sales of 1,65,145 units in July 2022. This was only a marginal de-growth over 1,65,555 units sold in July 2021 while market share improved to 16.36 percent from 14.61 percent held in July 2021.Two Wheeler Retail Sales July 2022 vs July 2021 (YoY)Bajaj Auto and Suzuki also posted YoY de-growth. Bajaj retail sales dipped to 93,755 units in the past month from 1,37,565 units retailed in July 2021 while Suzuki sales fell to 43,993 units last month as against 47,271 units sold in July 2021. However, in the case of Suzuki, market share improved to 4.36 percent from 4.17 percent YoY.The only ICE powered leading two wheeler maker to post a YoY growth was India Yamaha Motors. Sales increased to 41,009 units in July 2022, up from 40,537 units sold in July 2021. Market share also went up to 4.06 percent from 3.58 percent YoY. Royal Enfield has seen retail sales of 40,162 units in July 2022 down from 42,788 units sold in July 2021 but a marginal increase in market share to 3.98 percent from 3.78 percent YoY.Electric Two Wheeler Sales Increase YoYAdded demand has been shown towards electric two wheelers in recent months with retail sales increasing several fold for some electric two wheeler makers. Hero Electric sales stood at 8,679 units in July 2022, up from 4,223 units sold in July 2021. Market share went up to 0.86 percent from 0.37 percent YoY.Two Wheeler Retail Sales July 2022 vs June 2022 (MoM)Okinawa Autotech, which was ahead of Hero Electric in June 2022, saw retail sales of 7,999 units in July 2022, up from 2,580 units sold in July 2021. It was followed by Ampere Vehicles with 6,106 unit retail sales, a growth over 657 units sold in July 2021 bringing up market share to 0.60 percent from 0.06 percent YoY. Ola Electric two wheeler retails stood at 3,426 units in the past month commanding a market share of 0.34 percent.Thereafter, the list also included Classic Legends (Jawa / Yezdi – 2,971 units) and Piaggio Vehicles (Vespa / Aprilia – 2,915 units) with Classic Legends reporting a YoY growth but Piaggio sales dipped from 3,454 units sold in July 2021. Revolt (2,261 units), Ather (1,192 units) and Benling India (1,035 units) were lower down the list along with Okaya EV (1,028 units) and PUR Energy (928 units). Other two wheeler retail sales, which also included electric two wheeler makers, posted sales of 4,615 units in July 2022 up from 1,919 units sold in July 2021. More

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    Ford Escort RS2 Turbo, Ex–Diana, Princess of Wales, Is at Auction

    One month before the royal couple married in the summer of 1981, Prince Charles gave Lady Diana Spencer a silver engagement present. No, not jewelry; it was a Ford Escort Ghia sedan, with the 1.6-liter engine. The car had four doors and 79 horsepower and was in all respects quite ordinary and even deeply boring. In an era of austerity for many British commoners, Charles’s gift broadcast a message of respectability: the newest addition to the royal household would upset no teacups. But as we now know, a coming tempest was brewing, and just four years later, Princess Di was coming on boost.

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    Specifically, Her Royal Highness was spooling up the boost on this little rocket, her 1985 Ford Escort RS Turbo, which coming up for sale at auction this month. It was never sold on this side of the pond, but any fan of performance-oriented Fords will have clocked the RS designation and correctly deduced that the princess’s tastes extended to a pretty serious hot hatch. Perhaps even to some royal hoonery?

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    Diana’s Escorts were third -eneration cars, and she had three of them. After the rear-wheel-drive Mark I and Mark II Escorts—both still popular with collectors and vintage rally racers—Ford’s European small family car now came with front-wheel drive. It was a modern choice for a modern British family. It took the Escort just two years to be crowned the bestselling car in Britain.

    Seeking to stir up a little excitement to fend off the likes of the Volkswagen GTI, Ford developed a tuned version of the two-door Escort hatchback called the XR3 (later XR3i, as fuel injection arrived). The XR3 was scrappy enough for its day, but the relatively new technology of turbocharging promised performance dividends.The Escort RS Turbo was the fastest the third-generation Escort got. Thanks to an aluminum head, an uprated camshaft, and factory turbocharging, output was 132 horsepower at 6000 rpm, with a boot of 133 pound-feet of torque at 3000 rpm. Not huge figures by today’s standards, but pitted against a curb weight that was barely over 2000 pounds, the RS Turbo was plenty quick.Initially, Diana replaced her meekly humdrum Ghia with a bright-red convertible Escort, but the move upset her security detail. The droptop was simply too high-profile. Messages passed back and forth between the Royalty Protection Command and Ford’s PR division, and a compromise was reached. Diana would get the Escort RS Turbo she wanted, painted black on the production line, the better to fly below the radar.While almost all other Escort RS Turbos were white, the three black cars were built for Diana and her protection detail. She drove hers often between 1985 and 1988 and was often spotted driving around London, usually with the young princes William and Harry in the back seat. A plainclothes detective rode shotgun.One of the three, the car Diana herself drove, crosses the block at Silverstone Auctions on August 27. The car is offered at no reserve and is expected to fetch at least six figures, owing to its connection to a still beloved public figure.In a time when fractures were appearing in her fairy-tale marriage, this unlikely hot hatch represented one more facet of Princess Diana’s independence. The expectation was that she would be modern but dutiful, a four-doored People’s Princess. What emerged was a freer spirit, one determined to keep her own hands firmly on the wheel.In her hot little turbocharged Escort, out running around town, Diana did just that. Revs climbing, turbo spooling torque, bodyguard nervously reaching for the grab-handle on the roof as the next sharp corner approaches. She lived her life like a cambelt in the wind.

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    TVS Creon Based Electric Scooter Spied Testing For First Time ?

    With electric two-wheeler sales registering strong growth, it’s an opportune time for OEMs to expand their EV portfolioFirst spy shot of TVS Creon Electric Scooter?India’s third largest two-wheeler manufacturer, TVS has allocated funds worth Rs 1,000 crore for development of new electric vehicles. It will include electric scooters, motorcycles and three-wheelers. One of the upcoming electric scooters could be based on the Creon Concept that was showcased at 2018 Auto Expo. A test mule with similar design was recently spotted on road tests in Bengaluru.TVS had marked its entry in EV space with iQube and recently launched the updated 2022 model. A total of three variants are on offer, iQube, iQube S and iQube ST. While the new iQube offers higher range and new features, its design and styling are largely the same as the earlier model. Among the list of cosmetic changes are 10 new colour options.2023 TVS Creon Electric ScooterIn comparison to iQube, TVS new Creon-based electric scooter will have sharper, more aggressive styling. While iQube comes across as classy and elegant, TVS new electric scooter is likely to get a sporty, maxi-styled profile. It will be positioned primarily as a performance-oriented two-wheeler, as compared to the utilitarian iQube.Some key features that the test mule reveals include an aggressive, muscular front fascia, large instrument panel, step-up seat design and integrated grab rails. Some features such as the rectangular rear view mirrors appear to be borrowed from iQube.TVS Creon ConceptA number of other components could also be borrowed from iQube to reduce development and production cost. Riding posture seems fairly comfortable with low-seat height and ergonomically-placed handlebar. The seat is long and wide and there’s ample space for pillion rider as well.TVS Creon-based electric scooter performanceAs compared to iQube, TVS Creon-based electric scooter is likely to have higher numbers in terms of things like power output, acceleration, top speed, etc. Creon Concept showcased at 2018 Auto Expo was equipped with triple battery packs that generated 12 kW of power. The scooter’s range was claimed at around 80 km and it could accelerate from 0 to 60 kmph in 5.1 seconds.For practical purposes, TVS new electric scooter could utilize a tweaked version of the existing powertrain used with new iQube. Top-spec variant of the new iQube is equipped with dual battery packs. These are IP67 rated against dust and water. The battery packs are enclosed inside high strength aluminium extrusion casing, which ensures effective protection against the elements.TVS Creon ConceptiQube utilizes a 4.4 khW motor that can accelerate from 0-40 kmph in just 4.2 seconds. Range is 145 km on a full charge with dual-battery setup. Top speed is 82 kmph. Charging the batteries from 0 to 80% takes around 5 hours when using the new 650 W charger.Just like iQube, TVS new Creon-based electric scooter will be getting a range of connectivity features via TVS SmartXonnect app. It supports Alexa and offers features such as live vehicle tracking, geo fencing, crash alert, anti-theft alert, navigation assist, last parked location and proactive vehicle diagnosis. More

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    Royal Enfield Hunter 350 Vs CB350RS Vs Jawa Vs Ronin – Specs Compared

    Hunter 350 is expected to be launched in the price range of Rs 1.5 lakh to Rs 1.7 lakh, making it accessible to a larger customer baseNew Royal Enfield Hunter 350Most athletic Royal Enfield bike till date, Hunter 350 is scheduled to debut on August 7th. Ahead of that, details of the bike have been revealed. Only thing left is the price, which will be announced during the launch event. Going by its compact proportions and neo-retro profile, Hunter 350 will primarily target younger audiences. To understand how it fares against rivals, here’s a quick comparison between Royal Enfield Hunter 350 vs. Honda CB350RS vs. TVS Ronin TD vs. Jawa Forty Two.All four bikes have retro styling, as evident in features such as round headlamp, circular rear view mirrors and tear-drop shaped fuel tank. Other than that, these bikes have unique features that ensure a distinctive look and feel. Hunter and Ronin have an advantage here, as these are entirely new models. Freshness in design and the prospect of trying something new can help boost sales. All four bikes are available in a range of attractive colour options. Personalization options are available with Hunter 350 and TVS Ronin.Royal Enfield Hunter 350 Vs CB350RS Vs Jawa Vs RoninHunter uses the 349cc air cooled motor that’s also in use with Classic 350 and Meteor 350. It makes 20.2 hp of max power at 6,100 rpm and 27 Nm of peak torque at 4,000 rpm. TVS Ronin TD has the smallest capacity engine among the four bikes. However, power output is at par with Hunter 350 and Honda CB350RS. Ronin has a 225.9cc air-and-oil cooled motor that generates 20.1 hp at 7,750 rpm and 19.93 Nm at 3,750 rpm.Honda CB350RS is powered by a 348cc, air cooled engine that churns out 20.7 hp at 5,500 rpm and 30 Nm at 3,000 rpm. CB350RS has the highest torque output in the group. Jawa Forty Two has the highest power output among the four bikes at 27.3 hp. It is powered by a 293cc, liquid cooled motor. Torque output is at 27 Nm. While Jawa has a 6-speed gearbox, the other three bikes have 5-speed gearbox. Drive experience could be better with CB350RS and Ronin, as these two bikes have slipper clutch.Royal Enfield Hunter 350 Vs CB350RS Vs Jawa Vs RoninHunter 350 vs. rivals – specsHunter 350 is heaviest in the group with kerb weight of 181 kg. Lightest is TVS Ronin at 160 kg. Since Ronin’s power output is at par with Hunter and CB350RS, the bike will have a higher power-to-weight ratio. CB350RS and Jawa Forty Two have kerb weight of 179 kg and 171 kg, respectively. Ronin has the highest ground clearance of 181 mm whereas CB350RS tops the list in wheelbase at 1,441 mm. Jawa Forty Two can have better handling with the lowest seat height of 765 mm.In terms of suspension, Ronin fares better with USD forks at front. The golden coloured USD forks also work to enhance the bike’s look and feel. Other bikes have standard telescopic forks at the front. At rear, Ronin has monoshock suspension in comparison to twin rear shock absorbers used on other three bikes.From a safety perspective, all four bikes are equipped with dual-channel ABS as standard. CB350RS can be better, as it has traction control. In terms of technology, Ronin takes the lead by offering a comprehensive range of connectivity features. Hunter and CB350RS also have Bluetooth-based connectivity features. Jawa Forty Two is purely old-school and does not have any type of connectivity features.Hunter 350 vs. rivals – pricingHunter 350 prices will be announced at the time of launch. Among the other three bikes, Ronin TD is most affordable at Rs 1.69 lakh – Rs 1.71 lakh. Costliest bike in the group is CB350RS at Rs 2.03 lakh. Jawa Forty Two is available at a starting price of Rs 1.94 lakh. More

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    Ringbrothers Creates Custom ’60s Mustang with a Coyote 5.0-Liter V-8

    The Ringbrothers tuner firm has turned its hand to the famous 1964-1/2 Ford Mustang with a handbuilt body shaped to update the original’s appearance by widening and lengthening it one inch. A 5.0-liter Coyote V-8 crate engine puts power down through a 10-speed automatic transmission and connects to a Flowmaster exhaust.The creation of “Caged” took over 4200 hours and is built with nearly 100 percent Ringbrothers one-off pieces.The Ringbrothers have taken the cloth off their most recent restomod, a Mustang convertible they’re calling “Caged.” The car was designed in conjunction between the firm and the customer, who asked for a “subtle, stock-like appearance.” Hidden under the familiar body lines is an extensively reworked chassis. The bodywork was widened and lengthened by one inch, and the chassis was converted into a unibody.

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    Putting more than 4000 hours into the process of building the car from start to finish, in Ringbrothers fashion, the end product is one of a kind. The only factory Mustang parts used in the build are the center caps for the wheels. “Every piece of this car has been touched and updated with the original design cues in mind, down to the iconic Mustang taillight bezels, gas cap, and running horse emblems,” according to Jim Ring of Ringbrothers.Tucked under the hood and behind a redesigned front grille sits a 5.0-liter Coyote V-8 crate engine paired to a 10-speed automatic transmission. Exhaust is handled by custom-built headers and a Flowmaster exhaust system. “Caged” rides on a set of 18-inch Evod Industries wheels meant to mirror the style of the original rally wheels, while shock absorption is performed by Penske Racing Shocks RS Edition coil-overs. The car also features an independent rear suspension and a set of Baer brakes to slow the new old horse down.

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    “Caged” is a passion project built with the objective to evolve and modernize the original Mustang’s bodywork while also staying true to its aesthetics, and according to Jim Ring, “There’s a lot of nuances that went into the design, and we’re proud of that aspect of the build. Only the expert eye will be able to discern the subtlety of the differences.”
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    23,000 Ferraris Recalled for Potential Brake Failure

    Ferrari has recalled 23,555 vehicles for potentially leaking brake fluid, which could lead to partial or complete loss of braking ability. The recall affects a variety of models spanning 2005 to the present, including the multimillion-dollar F60 America and LaFerrari cars.The NHTSA report was filed on July 26 and includes a relatively simple remedy of replacing the brake fluid reservoir cap. Ferrari has recalled 23,555 vehicles from the 2005 model year to 2022. Ferraris up and down the model line are affected by the recall, including multimillion-dollar limited-production cars like the F60 America and LaFerrari. The full list is included in the article. The scope of vehicles affected represents a sizable portion of Ferraris produced since 2005.A similar recall detailing brake failure risk was issued in October 2021, and it affected certain 2010–2015 Ferrari 458s and 2016–2019 Ferrari 488s, totaling nearly 10,000 vehicles. However, those models are not included in this recall. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) filings indicate a problem with the brake fluid reservoir cap of affected vehicles, where it fails to vent properly, creating a vacuum in the reservoir which can cause brake fluid to leak. If enough fluid leaks, the car could lose partial or complete braking ability, which is dangerous for the driver. The remedy stated in the documents involves replacing the reservoir cap with a modified version that should vent properly, as well as installing software to provide an alternate warning should brake fluid levels still reach dangerous levels. Dealers and owners will be notified on September 24. In the meantime, owners should pay attention to any brake or brake fluid warnings, and in the event of a warning, pull over and wait for Ferrari Roadside Assistance to tow the vehicle to the nearest dealer. As always, owners can check the NHTSA recalls site to see if their car is affected. Below is the full list of affected models from oldest to newest:2005–09 Ferrari 4302005–11 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti2009–17 Ferrari California2010–11 Ferrari 6122012–16 Ferrari FF2013–17 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta2013–15 Ferrari LaFerrari2015–17 Ferrari California T2016 Ferrari F60 America2017 Ferrari F12 TDF2017 Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta2017–20 Ferrari GTC4 Lusso2018–20 Ferrari GTC4 T2018–22 Ferrari Portofino2018–22 Ferrari 8122019–20 Ferrari 488 Pista2020–22 Ferrari F8 Spider2020–22 Ferrari F8 Tributo2021–22 Ferrari Roma
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    We Celebrate the 100th Episode of Window Shop

    For the tens—no, make that dozens—of people who enjoy Car and Driver’s Window Shop, the 100thepisode is a milestone worthy of quiet reflection. Think about how much the world has been changed by petty arguments about obscure cars on a Zoom call. How perspectives have shifted, assumptions shattered, and conclusions overturned. It’s one thing for friends to indulge in obscure banter, another thing to expect others to watch.But several of you have watched. Spending valuable moments of your life watching us obsess over trivial things. For that, we thank you.For this gala 100th episode, editor-in-chief Tony “T.Q.” Quiroga has issued a diabolical challenge: find a running vehicle that costs $1000 or less. Originally the idea had been to find something under $100, but that won’t even buy a tank of gas. So $1000—ten bucks for each of the 100 episodes—is this week’s challenge. As if this “weekly” show is produced with scheduled regularity.The panel expands this time with all the usual gang of goofballs. Besides T.Q. himself, there’s senior editor Elana Scherr once again proving that her inherent sensibility is undermined by a passion for ancient things held together with spray paint. Road & Track’s John Pearley Huffman continues Window Shop’s tradition of featuring a Buick someone has surely been murdered within. Favorite C/D contributor Jonathon Ramsey apparently thinks old Ford Explorers need to be bought in pairs. Executive editor K.C. Colwell offers up something or other. Senior editor Joey Capparella goes with a fermented, ancient Korean thing—like kimchi for the automotive soul. And deputy editor of video Carlos Lago also participates.That’s 100 irregularly issued episodes down, and nothing but an indefinite future laying in front of us. Such are the vicissitudes of YouTube.

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