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    The Yugo Could Make a Comeback, Although Probably Not to America

    The Yugo is coming back! Maybe. Eventually. Probably not to America, though.Progress so far includes trademark rights and sketches of what a modern Yugo hatchback might look like.Keeping the price low will again be the goal, and underpinnings are likely to be sourced from another manufacturer.Did the Yugo stick around long enough to go from being the butt of jokes to laughing together with its detractors? At least a few did, judging from the way low-mileage examples of these little underpowered cars fetch far more at auction than they cost new off the showroom floor. The Yugo was unapologetically inexpensive, a double-edged sword, and while it actually sold pretty well, by 1992 it was gone from the U.S. market. But get your punchlines ready, because the Yugo could be coming back.YugoProperly, the original car’s full name was the Zastava Yugo GV, Zastava being an automaker with a long history in the former Yugoslavia. GV was meant to stand for Good Value, and at $3990 to start with a $389 destination charge, the Yugo was at least the least expensive car you could buy. Looking around at the average price of new cars these days, perhaps a little of that cheap and cheerful spirit wouldn’t go amiss.University Professor Doctor Aleksandar Bjelić certainly seems to think so, as he is the driving force behind the potential resurrection of Yugo. As first reported by The Autopian, he has acquired the rights and trademarks to the Yugo brand. Bjelić lives in Germany but has Serbian roots, and he recently hired Darko Marčeta, a Serbian designer, to sketch out what a new Yugo might look like.YugoDetails are slim, as development is still very much in the concept phase. However, the plan is to reveal a running prototype at the Belgrade Expo in 2027, and a model of the car at the end of this year. The original Yugo was based heavily on the Fiat 127, and Bjelić has indicated that this new car will have underpinnings sourced from another, as-yet-unnamed manufacturer.The obvious choice would be Fiat again, as the former Yugo factory did in fact build the late Fiat 500L. Low price will again be the goal here, so a new Yugo is likely to get a small combustion engine rather than an EV skateboard platform.As to whether thrifty U.S. buyers will be able to once again park something unintentionally hilarious in their driveways, that’s unlikely. The Yugo’s reputation was badly damaged by quality issues when it was new, and while there’s certainly a cult following for them, there’s probably not a business case to sell them to the general public.YugoIn Eastern Europe, however, the Yugo (called the Koral there) was really quite popular, closing out its production run with a respectable 800,000 cars built. A Serbian-built rival to something such as the Dacia Sandero could be quite successful, especially to those who remember the Zastava nameplate more fondly.To burnish this image, one of Yugo’s first PR stunts is going to be driving several classic Zastava models from Kragujevac in Serbia all the way to Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. The 6300-mile route is basically the same followed by a group of five Zastava 101s that performed the trek in 1975, as a showcase for durability. If the modern expedition can pull it off, it’ll be a shot in the arm for brand credibility.Meanwhile, the Nissan Versa is currently the least expensive new car sold in the United States. It comes standard with a five-speed manual transmission for just $18,330. Adjusted for inflation, the original Yugo’s price tag is only slightly more than half that price. Then again, nobody jokes about why the Versa has a rear window heater (for the Yugo, it was to keep your hands warm while you push).Related StoriesBrendan McAleer is a freelance writer and photographer based in North Vancouver, B.C., Canada. He grew up splitting his knuckles on British automobiles, came of age in the golden era of Japanese sport-compact performance, and began writing about cars and people in 2008. His particular interest is the intersection between humanity and machinery, whether it is the racing career of Walter Cronkite or Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki’s half-century obsession with the Citroën 2CV. He has taught both of his young daughters how to shift a manual transmission and is grateful for the excuse they provide to be perpetually buying Hot Wheels. More

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    How We’d Spec It: Car and Driver’s Lightning Lap Cars

    The 18th edition of Car and Driver’s annual Lightning Lap—an event designed to distill a car’s performance at VIR’s challenging 4.1-mile Grand Course—featured 13 production cars and a wide spectrum of price points. The Hyundai Elantra N, with an as-tested price of $35,320, was this year’s least expensive car, while the $729,458 Lamborghini Revuelto cost over 20 times that much. As we compared lap times and prices, which dictate the LL1–LL5 classes, a handful of us decided to spec our ideal version from this year’s roster of track cars.Matthew Skwarczek’s Mazda MX-5 Miata Club (LL1)MazdaMazdaI’m no Lightning Lapper, but in the handful of times I’ve driven on a racetrack, one car has stood out: the ND Mazda Miata. Sure, with 181 hp, it’s certainly not the fastest way around a track. But that’s also what makes it one of, if not the best, ways to learn how to drive effectively on a track. Solid steering, a communicative and forgiving chassis, superb balance, and a sub-2500-pound curb weight certainly don’t hurt, either.For maximum driving fun, I went with the Club trim and its asymmetric limited-slip differential. The $4900 Brembo BBS Recaro package was a no-brainer addition for eponymous reasons. As for the color, while I contend Mazda’s Soul Red is the best color in the business, I miss my 10th Anniversary Edition NB Miata dearly. So, as an homage, I selected Deep Crystal Blue Mica (which also saved me $595).To keep that paint a bit more pristine, I added front and rear splash guards ($180 each). From experience with the NB, I know an overhead light isn’t always enough to spot whatever you’ve dropped. The $380 footwell illumination kit should help with that—and add a bit more subtle style. And though a two-seater convertible won’t ever be truly practical, the $60 cargo net and $225 Weather package’s floor liners and cargo tray do make the Miata a bit more usable. All told, my Miata build comes in at just under $40,000. That’s not exactly cheap, but it’s still less than the average new car these days. And the grin I’ll have as I zoom-zoom around VIR or my local roads will be worth every penny. –Matthew Skwarczek Read About the Miata Club’s LapEric Stafford’s Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing (LL3)CadillacCadillacCadillac’s supersedan is a living legend. And since the life expectancy of a V-8-powered new car with three pedals might not be much longer than the 2:47.9 lap it turned at this year’s event, the CT5-V Blackwing is at the top of my wish list. The car that posted that impressive time was fitted with the $18,000 Precision package, which includes carbon-ceramic brakes, grippier Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2R tires, and myriad suspension upgrades that helped make it 1.5 seconds faster around VIR than a version we previously lapped without the kit. I love that Cadillac went all-out to make the CT5 even more heroic on a racetrack, but I’d skip that expensive option and focus on making my Blackwing a delightful daily driver that can embarrass pricier sports cars during the occasional track day. I’m a green-paint guy, and the Caddy’s available Typhoon Metallic is my kind of color. It’s only a $625 upcharge, but I think it looks fantastic paired with the $1500 bronze 19-inch wheels (matching brake calipers cost an extra $595 but complete the look). While I think the CT5’s face looked better before the recent refresh, the interior greatly benefits from the new 33-inch dashboard display. I don’t prefer digital gauges over analog ones, but the pre-facelifted car already had a digitized instrument panel, and the overall dash layout didn’t look great. It’s better now, more cohesive. The only interior option I’d choose is the $8090 black-and-tan color scheme. Along with more supportive competition front seats, it includes nicer leather and puts it in more places. This is still a luxury sedan, after all. Since I’m sticking with the standard six-speed manual, I can’t option the hands-free Super Cruise system, which would’ve also cost me $5875, so I’m not mad. Instead, I’d get the $1600 PDR to record and analyze my lap times. That’s it. My ideal CT5-V Blackwing rings up at $109,900. Not bad for a 668-hp four-door with rear-wheel drive and a back seat that won’t make my in-laws think I’m trying to punish them. Although they might get the hint after a few glorious full-throttle runs. –Eric Stafford Read About the CT5-V Blackwing’s LapJack Fitzgerald’s Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Manthey Racing (LL4)PorschePorscheLook, there’s really only one correct answer here and it’s the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS with the Manthey kit. I’m dealing with hypothetical money, so that means I get to turn my nose up at drivel like the Miata, both Subarus, and both Hyundais. All fine cars any other week, but what I’m after is the wail of Porsche’s eardrum-rattling 4.0-liter flat-six as it crests 9000 rpm. Mine will be coated in the $14,750 Paint to Sample Ultraviolet purple, thank you very much. For $15,640, I’m tacking on a set of silver forged magnesium wheels. Wait, add another $13,250 to my tab because the mag wheels require selecting the Weissach package. A further $2170 is set aside for the Race-Tex and leather interior. Of course, I’ll also be spending $540 for the heated seats. I want a track car, but what kind of monster do you take me for? The $3040 front-axle-lift system is practically a prerequisite for purchase. Seriously, who spends a quarter-million dollars and decides it’s just too much to bear another $3000 for peace of mind? For maximum stopping power, I want the $8000 carbon-ceramic brakes. Certified Porsche dealers charge $53,946 for the Manthey kit, which puts my spec at a cool $279,131. You may think I’m out of my mind, but I think I’ve acted with quite a lot of restraint. However, I’ll need to put money aside for medical bills after the constant abuse of the flat-six’s 106-decibel song. Unfortunately, Porsche’s configurator doesn’t show the Manthey kit, so you’ll have to use your imagination to see the bitchin’ aero mods—or you can check out Dave Beard’s flying lap. –Jack FitzgeraldRead About the 718 Cayman GT4 RS’s LapCarter Fry’s Porsche Taycan Turbo GT (LL4)PorschePorscheIt is always a pleasure to use Porsche’s online configurator. “Here, pick from almost every color we’ve ever offered on our cars!” says Porsche. I understand why most manufacturers don’t usually offer as many colors as possible (rest in peace Mk 7 Golf Spektrum paint colors), but I certainly wish they would. For my Taycan Turbo GT build, I went straight to the Paint to Sample colors. The Purple Sky Metallic is free and tempting, but I couldn’t help myself. Speed Yellow ($13,150) is my choice, and I kept the 21-inch Turbo GT wheels but painted them Brilliant Silver for $1290. I painted the side mirrors Speed Yellow ($650) and the model designation on the rear the same hue ($270) then added the illuminated Porsche logo on the light strip for $460. I slapped on the Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes for an even $900 and put a bow on my performance upgrades. I gave this car the GT interior with accents in GT Silver for $2020, which includes heated rear seats. Score! Those heating elements might add unnecessary weight, but, hey, it’s either that or cold passengers. I’ll take the former. The Porsche Design Subsecond Clock is an $1120 addition, the fixed panoramic roof adds $1540, and the head-up display is $1670. However, the most important option of all, the Burmester 3D High-End Surround Sound System, cost me $5810. That brings the total price of my Porsche Taycan Turbo GT to $260,885, so it looks like I’m gonna need to win the lottery. –Carter FryRead About the Taycan Turbo GT’s LapMason Cordell’s McLaren Artura Spider (LL5)McLarenMcLarenI love playing around with car configurators. It’s what got me through Communication Theory my junior year (sorry, Professor Bruni). McLaren’s configurator has always been one of my favorites, and after seeing the Artura in person at Lightning Lap this year, I had to create one for myself.Paint was a tough choice between Belize Blue and Lantana Purple. Both go well with the Azores calipers I chose, but I picked the latter because I love how menacing Artura Spider’s rear end looks with a darker color. It gives me General Grievous vibes. To continue the theme, I went with the 10-spoke Star Forged Alloy wheels in gloss black, which really helps those orange calipers pop. I left the wheels wrapped in the normal Pirelli P Zeros, though, as opposed to the P Zero Corsas because I’d like to survive getting caught in the rain. I had to option the titanium locking wheel bolts too because they reduce unsprung mass by a whopping 400 grams—serious race-car stuff. Finishing off the exterior, I checked the boxes for the sport exhaust with the stealth finish and a satin titanium engine cover. I also opted for body-colored everything. Say what you want, but I’m just not a carbon-fiber guy.For my Vision-spec interior, I continued with the orange accents instead of Flux Green (why only those two options?), which pairs nicely with the McLaren Orange seatbelt. I selected the simpler Clubsport seats, but because my back already feels like I’m 60, I opted for the lumbar support. Another checked box was the Thermal Insulated Windscreen, as it can get pretty toasty on those nine sunny days we get in every year in Michigan. Speaking of the Wolverine state, the final must-have for my ideal Artura is the front-axle-lift system. How much does it all cost? No idea. McLaren doesn’t list prices on its configurator, but the car we lapped at VIR had an as-tested sticker of $388,793. –Mason CordellRead About the Artura Spider’s LapMore Lightning LapEric Stafford’s automobile addiction began before he could walk, and it has fueled his passion to write news, reviews, and more for Car and Driver since 2016. His aspiration growing up was to become a millionaire with a Jay Leno–like car collection. Apparently, getting rich is harder than social-media influencers make it seem, so he avoided financial success entirely to become an automotive journalist and drive new cars for a living. After earning a journalism degree at Central Michigan University and working at a daily newspaper, the years of basically burning money on failed project cars and lemon-flavored jalopies finally paid off when Car and Driver hired him. His garage currently includes a 2010 Acura RDX, a manual ’97 Chevy Camaro Z/28, and a ’90 Honda CRX Si. More

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    eCar Import Duty To Reduce From 110% to 15% – Govt to Notify New EV Policy

    Image – Supercars Of IndiaThe Indian government is set to notify its new Electric Vehicle (EV) policy, which aims to lower import duties and attract global players like Tesla. The policy is expected to mandate a minimum turnover of Rs 2,500 crore by the second year and require an investment of Rs 4,150 crore from interested manufacturers.
    Lower Duties to Attract Investment
    The proposed policy will allow companies to set up assembly operations in existing factories but will exclude past investments and land or building costs from the required investment amount. Manufacturers meeting the criteria will qualify for a 15% import duty—a significant reduction from the current 110% tariff, reports Economic Times.
    Past investments will not count
    Companies will have 120 days to apply, with the policy allowing annual imports of up to 8,000 premium EVs (priced above $35,000) at reduced duties. Approved applicants must establish manufacturing facilities within three years and achieve 25% local value addition, which must rise to 50% within five years.
    Progressive Turnover Targets
    The policy also outlines progressive turnover milestones, requiring:
    – Rs 2,500 crore by the second year– Rs 5,000 crore by the fourth year– Rs 7,500 crore by the fifth year
    Approval letters could be issued by July-August, paving the way for imported EVs to enter India soon after. Tesla is widely seen as a key beneficiary of this policy. Reports suggest that Tesla is planning to enter India in April 2025, with an affordable EV priced at Rs 21-22 lakh.
    The company has reportedly chosen Mumbai and Delhi as its initial showroom locations. Tesla Inc. will be shipping a few thousand cars to a port near Mumbai in the coming months, reports Bloomberg. The US automaker plans to begin sales in Mumbai, Delhi, and Bangalore around the third quarter of 2025.
    Other Automakers Show Interest
    Hyundai and Volkswagen have also expressed interest in the policy during government discussions, but their investment plans remain uncertain. With the government fast-tracking EV adoption, this policy could open doors for global EV players, boost local manufacturing, and make premium EVs more accessible to Indian buyers.
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    2026 Volvo ES90 Electric Sedan Teased Ahead of March Reveal

    Volvo released a new teaser for the electric ES90 mid-size luxury sedan ahead of its full reveal on March 5.The teaser highlights the ES90’s software and details how the SPA2 architecture it is built on will allow continuous updates. When it arrives, the ES90 will be built on the same platform as the EX90 SUV and will sit alongside the current S90 sedan. Volvo has released a new teaser for the electric ES90 as it prepares to reveal the car in full next month. The mid-size luxury sedan was first teased during an investor-relations meeting last September, but the full reveal is scheduled to be livestreamed on March 5. VolvoThe new info from the automaker focuses on the “Superset tech stack” set of software and hardware modules underpinning the ES90. The sedan is Volvo’s next step in working towards software-defined vehicles. The hope is that the technology will allow for faster and more frequent over-the-air updates that improve the overall customer experience as well as safety. Volvo says that additional connectivity features and improved range are two potential upsides of the technology. The sedan will be the second Volvo built on the brand’s SPA2 architecture, which it shares with the EX90 flagship SUV. Volvo says that another benefit of the Superset stack is that improvements to one car can be concurrent with another. VolvoAs they’ll share a platform, the ES90 will likely use the same 111.0-kWh battery pack as the EX90 SUV, though the sedan will likely edge out the SUV’s 300- to 310-mile range estimate thanks to its smaller size. Previous plans from Volvo will position the ES90 alongside the gas-burning S90 sedan, with the brand selling both models while it transitions to an electric-only future. More information surrounding the pricing, powertrain, and technology should become available when the car is revealed next month. 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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    Royal Enfield Sales Breakup Jan 2025 – Classic, Hunter, Bullet, Himalayan

    Royal Enfield Meteor 350In recent times, Royal Enfield has not shown any major signs of sales decline. That was true with January 2025 as well, as the company registered a total sales of 81,052 units. When compared to 70,556 units sold in January 2024 and 67,891 units sold in December 2024, Royal Enfield gained 14.88% YoY and 19.39% MoM, with volume growth of 10,496 units YoY and 13,161 units MoM.
    Royal Enfield Sales Breakup Jan 2025
    The company’s best-seller continues to be Classic 350, which sold 30,582 units last month and accounted for 37.73% of RE’s total sales, down from 43.65% in December 2024. When compared to 28,013 units sold last year and 29,637 units sold a month before, Classic 350 registered 9.17% YoY growth and 3.19% MoM growth. Volume growth was 2,569 units YoY and 945 units MoM.
    2nd best-seller from Royal Enfield stables was the iconic and evergreen Bullet 350 which sold 19,163 units last month. Sales grew by 22.92% YoY over 15,590 units sold last year and 36.40% MoM over 14,049 units sold a month before. Bullet 350 accounted for 23.64% of RE’s total sales and garnered a volume growth of 3,573 units YoY and 5,114 units MoM.
    Royal Enfield Sales Breakup Jan 2025 – YoY
    Royal Enfield’s 3rd best-seller was also its most affordable offering, Hunter 350. With 15,914 units sold, Hunter 350 accounted for 19.63% of company’s total sales along with a 17.57% YoY growth and 15.79% MoM growth. Hunter 350 witnessed 2,378 units volume gain YoY and 2,170 units volume gain MoM.
    Himalayan sales doubled MoM
    Royal Enfield’s most expensive 350cc motorcycle, Meteor 350, was the company’s 4th highest-selling offering. With 8,373 units sold, Meteor 350 registered 12.86% YoY and 31.53% MoM growth. Meteor 350 accounted for 10.33% of total Royal Enfield sales, up from 9.38% in December 2024.
    The 650 Twins emerged as the company’s best-selling multi-cylinder motorcycles. With 3,130 units sold 650 Twins (Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650) 38.99% YoY growth and more than doubled its sales MoM with 113.8% MoM growth. Volume gain was 878 units YoY and 1,666 units MoM.
    Royal Enfield Sales Breakup Jan 2025 – MoM
    In 6th place, we have Royal Enfield Himalayan at 2,715 units sold last month. This is the first RE to register a negative growth YoY with 18.47% decline. MoM, there was a 111.28% growth. Super Meteor 650 took 7th place on this list and registered 80.05% YoY growth and 160% MoM growth by selling 749 units.
    Newer and much-hyped Guerrilla 450 sold 349 units with 57.13% MoM decline, when compared to 814 units sold in December 2024. Lastly, we have Shotgun 650 with 77 units sold and 68.44% MoM decline over 244 units sold a month before. More

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    Top 10 Scooters Jan 2025 – Activa, Jupiter, Access, iQube, Ola, Chetak

    New TVS JupiterBeing among the top 10 scooters in India is a big thing, considering India is the world’s largest motorcycle and scooter market. The top position in January 2025 was held by Honda Activa, like clockwork. Together, these top 10 scooters accounted for 4,89,038 units with 9.69% YoY growth and 29.3% MoM growth over 4,45,848 units and 3,78,211 units respectively. Volume growth stood at 43,190 units YoY and 1,10,827 units MoM.
    Top 10 Scooters Jan 2025
    The country’s highest-selling scooter position is firmly held by Honda Activa for a very long time. January 2025 was no different. With 1,66,739 units, Activa registered a 4.04% YoY decline over 1,73,760 units sold last year and 37.82% MoM growth over 1,20,981 units sold a month before. Activa alone accounted for 34.10% of the sales on this list, up from 31.99% in December 2024.
    In 2nd position, we have TVS Jupiter which accounted for 22.05% of the sales on this list. TVS sold 1,07,847 Jupiters last month, which led to a 45.30% YoY growth when compared to 74,225 units from last year and 21.63% MoM growth as opposed to 88,668 units from a month before. This resulted in volume growth of 33,622 units YoY and 19,179 units MoM.
    Top 10 Scooters Jan 2025 – YoY
    Suzuki took both 3rd and 4th positions on this list with Access 125 and Burgman Street 125 with 54,587 and 25,607 units sold last month. Access registered a 1.44% YoY decline, losing 799 units in volume and 4.61% MoM growth, gaining 2,407 units in volume. In contrast, Burgman saw 61.36% YoY and 25.29% MoM growth with volume gain of 9,738 units YoY and 5,169 units MoM.
    Ola sales fell by 24.94% YoY
    In 5th place, we have India’s best-selling electric scooter in January 2025, which is TVS iQube. With 24,991 units sold, iQube accounted for 5.11% of total sales of this list with 59.67% YoY and 24.94% MoM growth. Volume gain stood at 9,339 units YoY and 4,988 units MoM. Honda Dio took 6th position on this list with 0.92% YoY growth and a massive 75.63% MoM growth.
    The highest MoM sales growth on this list was recorded by Ola S1 at 76.72%, which just entered its Gen 3 Phase. Selling 24,336 units last month, Ola S1 range of scooters registered a 24.94% YoY decline, when compared to 32,424 units sold last year and 13,771 units sold a month before.
    Top 10 Scooters Jan 2025 – MoM
    TVS’ third scooter on this list was Ntorq 125, which took 8th place on this list with 23,795 units sold. Ntorq witnessed a 12.61% YoY drop in sales, while MoM sales went up by 58.83%. Bajaj’s Chetak sold 21,045 units in 9th place with 48.79% YoY and 0.12% MoM growth. Lastly, we have Yamaha RayZR with 15,209 units sold and registered 26.25% YoY and 26.72% MoM growth. More

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    Kia PV5 Electric Van Debuts – Cargo and Passenger Variants

    Kia PV5 CargoTaking its EV game to the next level, Kia has just unveiled its first-ever electric van. Called PV5, it is Kia’s first PBV (Platform Beyond Vehicle), which is destined to break cover at Kia EV Day on February 27th in Tarragona, Spain. Ahead of Kia EV Day, the company has shared first official pictures of PV5. Let’s take a closer look.
    ?Kia PV5 Electric Van Debuted
    As seen in the official pictures, only exteriors have been revealed, while interiors are likely to be shown at Kia EV Day on 27th February in Tarragona, Spain. PV5 is offered in both Passenger and Cargo versions, as seen in these pictures. Kia PV5 was first previewed at CES 2024 and is Kia’s first offering under their PBV business strategy.
    Kia PV5 Passenger
    With PV5 Passenger and Cargo, Kia aims to redefine the concepts of space and mobility by leveraging Kia’s renowned EV technology and fulfilling diverse needs of buyers. PV5 also aims to provide flexibility and customization via modularity. PV5 will be offered in several configurations along with specialised conversion options.
    Where design is concerned, PV5 has a unique design which stands out against other light commercial vehicles as it features a fresh aesthetic. Kia PV5 Passenger has a lot of glass area, improving visibility and letting in a lot of natural light. This is accentuated by a low belt line. Surrounding this glass area is Gloss Black graphics that lend a contrasty look.
    Kia PV5 Passenger
    Passenger & Cargo Variants
    Lower part of PV5’s body looks very rugged as it has chunky claddings and geometrical shape for wheel arches. PV5 has striking lighting with swanky LED signatures at the front and rear. PV5 Passenger has a single lift-up type tailgate and sliding rear doors. The main rival for Kia PV5 is VW ID. Buzz along with a few more.
    In contrast, PV5 Cargo is slightly boxier in silhouette, sans the massive glass area and has twin door tailgate. Making loading and unloading in tight spaces easy on PV5 Cargo. Interiors of both the PV5 Passenger and PV5 Cargo are not revealed yet. Which is likely to happen at Kia EV Day on 27th February in Tarragona, Spain.
    Kia PV5 Cargo
    Statement by Kia Corporation
    “While the PV5 is offered in three different body styles to provide innovative solutions for a diverse range of customer needs, they all embody the same consistent design values inspired by Kia’s design philosophy, ‘Opposites United,’” said Karim Habib, Head of Kia Global Design. “Each model confidently expresses a solid, bold, futuristic character and a highly capable attitude.”
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    Triumph Scrambler 400X Cross Spoke, Thruxton 400 Spied Together

    Triumph Scrambler 400X Cross Spoke & Thruxton 400Aligning with consumer needs and preferences, Triumph continues to update its 400cc range with new features and body styles
    Following the successful market reception of the Speed 400 and Scrambler 400X, Triumph expanded its lineup with Speed T4 and is testing a Scrambler T4. Triumph is testing a Scrambler 400X Cross Spoke variant as seen with the new spy shots. Additionally, Triumph is working on a new cafe racer model based on the Speed 400. Speculated to be called Thruxton 400, both these vehicles have been spied together. Let’s take a look.
    Triumph Scrambler 400X Cross Spoke Wheels
    It is possible that cross-spoke wheels for Triumph Scrambler 400 X could be offered as an accessory option. It could be accessible to existing users as well, a strategy similar to Royal Enfield. Cross-spoke wheels are gaining popularity as they combine the off-road-ability of wire-spoke wheels with convenience of tubeless tyres.
    Triumph Scrambler 400X Cross Spoke
    Spoke wheels perform better on off-road tracks, while tubeless tyres reduce the risk of flats. Managing a flat can be quite stressful, especially when one is exploring remote locations. Many enthusiasts go for tubed-to-tubeless conversions, but reliability can be an issue.
    With cross-spoke wheels, Triumph has effectively addressed its customers’ pain points. Earlier, Royal Enfield had followed a similar approach for the Himalayan 450. Along with the cross-spoke wheels, Scrambler 400 X can also be seen with a front beak. Most other visual details are largely the same as the current model.
    Triumph Scrambler 400X Cross Spoke
    Triumph 400 Cafe Racer – Key features
    Expanding the accessible 400cc platform for enthusiasts, Triumph is working on a new cafe racer model based on the Speed 400. Latest spy shots reveal the bike in near-production-ready form. Some of the key highlights include a bikini fairing, round headlamp and a retro curved windscreen.
    Triumph Scrambler 400X Cross Spoke
    The bike has bar-end rear-view mirrors, clip-on handlebars, a sculpted fuel tank and a single-piece seat. Tail section design appears distinctive in comparison to that of Speed 400. Riding stance of Triumph’s new 400cc bike has a mix of traditional cafe-racer ergonomics and sport-touring.
    Triumph Thruxton 400
    A noticeable forward-leaning position is needed to reach the low-set clip-ons. Foot pegs are only slightly rear-set, something that balances control and comfort. These features make the cafe racer suitable for both everyday fun riding as well as longer journeys across highways.
    Triumph Thruxton 400
    Powertrain Details
    Talking about performance, both these motorcycles will be using the same 398.15 cc, liquid-cooled, DOHC, single-cylinder engine. It generates 40 PS and 37.5 Nm of torque and is mated to a 6-speed gearbox. The bike has USD forks at front and a gas mono-shock setup at the rear. Both ends have 17-inch alloy wheels, with 300 mm front and 230 mm rear disc brakes. Dual-channel ABS will be offered as standard.
    Triumph Thruxton 400
    Similar to Speed 400, the cafe racer is likely to use an analogue speedometer with an integrated multi-function LCD screen. Upcoming Triumph cafe racer is expected to be positioned between the Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X. These are priced at Rs 2.40 lakh and Rs 2.65 lakh, respectively. The most affordable Triumph one can buy in India is the Speed T4 (Rs 1.99 lakh).
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