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    Bajaj Pulsar 250 Free For Instagram User – But There Is A Catch

    Image for reference.Bajaj Pulsar 250 twins compete against the likes of Yamaha FZ25, Suzuki Gixxer 250 and Gixxer SF250
    The Pulsar range of motorcycles is in a transition phase with Bajaj planning to bring a series of new generation models. It has started with two new Pulsar 250 models- N250 and F250 which will be followed by new Pulsar models with lower displacements.
    It appears as if the twin siblings have witnessed a decent start in the first month since Bajaj clocked a monthly volume of 3,38,473 units in November which comprises both domestic sales as well as exports. The Chakan-based bikemaker is leaving no stone unturned in promoting the new offerings among the masses.
    Bajaj Pulsar 250 Free
    Though the Pulsar 250 has been launched, but it is yet to reach at all dealerships across India. The motorcycles are arriving at different cities across India in phases. First unit of the motorcycle was delivered in Pune, which is where the motorcycle is manufactured.
    Speaking about the free Bajaj Pulsar offered – Recently, an Instagram user jokingly requested Bajaj on social media to gift him a new Pulsar F250. The company decided to grant his wish. But with a condition – if the comment posted receives at least 250,000 likes.
    Bajaj offers free Pulsar 250
    Pulsar 250- Hardware Specs
    The new Pulsar 250 is underpinned by a brand new tubular chassis which doesn’t share any of its elements with the current Pulsar models. The chassis is suspended on 37mm conventional telescopic forks upfront and a mono-shock with Nitrox at rear. Braking duties are handled by a 300mm disc at front and a 230mm rotor at rear which are aided by a single-channel ABS.
    The motorcycles ride on 17-inch alloy wheels which are wrapped around by 100/80 section and 130/70 section tyres a front and rear respectively. While the naked iteration weighs 162kg, the semi-faired version tips the weighing scales at 164kg. Both bikes share a similar set of features such as full-LED lighting, a USB charger and a semi-digital instrument console.
    Engine Specs & Design
    Powering the new Pulsar 250 siblings is a 249.07cc, single-cylinder, oil-cooled engine that delivers an output of 24.1 bhp at 8,750rpm and 21.5 Nm of peak torque at 6,500rpm. The motor is paired with a five-speed gearbox that benefits from an assist and slipper clutch function.
    N250 and F250 differ in their styling. While the former is a naked streetfighter, the latter semi-faired sports commuter. F250 gets a front-heavy faired body with a large windscreen upfront and a slightly raised up clip-on handlebar. On the other hand, N250 gets a bikini fairing at front with a slightly low-set single-piece handlebar. /Apart from these minute variations both motorcycles flaunt a similar design.
    Commission styling elements comprise a muscular 14-litre fuel tank, a redesigned split-style taillight, a split-style step-up seat, and a side-slung twin-barrel exhaust. While Pulsar N250 is priced at Rs 1.38 lakh, Pulsar 250 is offered at a price of Rs 1.40 lakh (both prices ex-showroom). More

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    2022 Toyota Tundra Production Starts in Texas

    The 2022 Toyota Tundra full-size pickup truck entered production in San Antonio, Texas.Only trucks powered with the standard twin-turbo 3.4-liter V-6 have started production, as the new hybrid powertrain won’t arrive until the spring.Pricing starts at $37,645. Trucks will start arriving at dealerships this week.After nearly 15 years, the Toyota Tundra is officially entering a new generation as the 2022 trucks have started being produced at Toyota’s plant in San Antonio, Texas. They’re already arriving at dealerships this week, Toyota says.

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    The new Tundra is significantly improved for its third generation to compete with domestic trucks from Chevy, Ford, and Ram. A new coil-spring rear suspension setup improves its ride, its more modern interior has an available 14.0-inch touchscreen, and there’s a new iForce MAX hybrid powertrain offering. However, the only trucks that are currently being produced are equipped with the standard twin-turbocharged 3.4-liter V-6 engine, as trucks with the hybrid powertrain, including the hybrid-only TRD Pro model, will arrive in the spring of next year.

    That twin-turbo V-6 engine replaces the old generation’s 5.7-liter V-8 and produces 348 horsepower and 405 pound-feet of torque in the base SR model and 389 horsepower and 479 pound-feet of torque in the higher trim levels. Tundras can tow up to 12,000 pounds, which is 1800 more than the previous-generation truck, and its max payload is rated at 1940 pounds. Rear- or four-wheel-drive models are available in either crew- or extended-cab configurations with the choice of 5.5-, 6.5-, or 8.1-foot beds. Pricing starts at $37,645 for the base SR model, and SR5, Limited, Platinum, and 1794 models are also available now. You can see how a few Car and Driver editors would spec their new Tundra here.
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    Honda Passport, Pilot, Ridgeline Being Recalled for Hood Problem

    Honda has announced a recall of 724,826 Passport, Pilot, and Ridgeline vehicles over a problem with the hood that could cause it to open unexpectedly during driving.The 2019 Passport, 2016–2019 Pilot, and 2017–2020 Ridgeline are affected, but no accidents or injuries have been reported to date. Owners will be notified starting in mid-January to take their truck or SUV in for a fix.Honda has announced that it will recall 724,826 trucks and SUVs to fix a problem with the hood. In documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Honda said the hood latch’s striker “may become damaged and separate from the hood, which can result in the hood opening while driving.” Honda issued a statement saying that a gap between the closed hood of a vehicle and its upper grille may incorrectly be “too large to allow full contact” between the hood and the rubber seal, which is intended to reduce vibration and prevent airflow between hood and grille. This may cause the hood to move more than was intended, in which case the hood striker and possibly the hood itself could become damaged, and the hood could come open while the vehicle is in motion. Honda specifically said the problem could occur “over time with high-speed highway driving.” However, there have been no injuries or accidents reported as a result of the issue.The automaker’s chronology statement explains that Honda opened a technical service bulletin on the issue in late 2017 and confirmed the cause earlier in 2021. Honda stated it has made adjustments to production settings for the hood latch and the hood and grille seal, and the recall involves vehicles built before production changes were made.Honda issued a stop-sale order to dealers on November 30, asking them to check and reinforce the hood latch or in some cases replace the hood on vehicles not yet sold. Owners of recalled vehicles will get notifications by mail in mid-January, and Honda will examine and repair vehicles at no charge. Dealers will check and reinforce the hood striker area and, if they find related hood damage, may replace the entire hood. The recall includes 557,309 Pilot, 148,813 Ridgeline, and 18,704 Passport vehicles. To find out whether a vehicle is subject to the recall, owners can check the NHTSA recalls website or Honda’s own recall site.

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    Toyota GR Corolla Teased Again with a Game of I Spy

    Toyota teased the upcoming GR Corolla hot hatch with an image shared on Instagram that featured hidden clues detailing the new model. The GR Corolla will be powered by the same turbocharged 1.6-liter three-cylinder engine as the global GR Yaris. The GR Corolla is expected to debut sometime next year and go on sale as a 2022 model in the U.S.UPDATE 12/3/21: Toyota posted another teaser image (pictured above) of the GR Corolla hatch on Instagram showing a slightly better look at a camouflaged prototype hiding behind a blue Corolla XSE.
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    Ever since Toyota debuted the GR Yaris hot hatch and said that it wouldn’t be sold in the United States, we’ve been itching for a version of one that we could buy here. After all, Toyota needs something to compete with the likes of the Honda Civic Type R, Volkswagen Golf R, and Hyundai Veloster N. Good thing Toyota isn’t leaving us behind, because we’re getting a GR Corolla soon. The company just dropped a teaser image on its Instagram account that give some hints of the new raucous hot hatch.
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    Naturally, the users over on the GR Corolla forum were quick to point out all the hints, which are scattered around an image of a standard Corolla’s interior like a game of I Spy. GR stands for Gazoo Racing and is used on the Supra and the new GR86 sports car. The time indicated on the gauge cluster is G:16, which refers to the G16E-GTS turbocharged three-cylinder engine that’s used in the GR Yaris. The 268-hp output of that powerful engine’s Japanese version is found on the climate controls in the teaser image. European versions make 268 horsepower and 266 pound-feet of torque, and the engine is paired with a six-speed manual transmission.

    That’s not all. There’s even a camouflaged GR Corolla hatchback in the background of the image (we tried to zoom in; you can’t see much, sadly). There’s a GR Four road in the navigation system, which refers to the advanced all-wheel-drive system that has Torsen limited-slip differentials in the front and the rear and an electronically controlled center differential. Look for more details on the new GR Corolla soon, as Toyota is sure to trickle out details about the new hot hatch before its reveal, likely next year, since it released almost all the details on the new Tundra pickup before its official debut. This story was originally published on 11/23/21.
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    Benelli TRK 251 Adventure 250cc Teased – KTM 250 Rival Launch Soon

    Benelli TRK 251 Teased – India Launch SoonBenelli India has shared a new teaser of their upcoming motorcycle – The much awaited 250cc adventure to rival KTM 250 ADV
    Benelli has had an eventful 2021 in India. In Jan 2021, Benelli India launched TRK 502 ADV motorcycle at Rs 4.8 lakh, ex-sh. This was followed by the launch of Leoncino 500 in Feb 2021. Then came the TRK 502X in March 2021. July 2021 saw the launch of Benelli 502c. Since then, there has been no new launches from Benelli India.
    Apart from the above mentioned motorcycles, Benelli also offers the Imperiale 400 – which is also their most affordable and highest selling motorcycle in the country. Benelli is getting ready to launch a new entry level motorcycle, and probably an even more affordable motorcycle in India, than the Imperiale 400.
    Benelli TRK 251 Adventure teased
    Just at the start of the year 2021, ahead of the launch of their first motorcycle, Benelli had announced their plans to launch 7 new motorcycles in the range of 250cc to 600cc. Of these 7, Benelli has already launched 4 of them in 2021. They will soon ben launching their 5th motorcycle under this plan.
    Benelli India has shared a new teaser of their upcoming motorcycle for India. Though not much has been revealed in the teaser, Benelli fans might find the teaser familiar. Take a look at the teaser video below.
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    The reason that some Benelli fans might find this teaser familiar, is because this is the same teaser from 2019, which was shared by Benelli to tease the TRK 251. Now, Benelli India has used a part of the same teaser in their latest teaser. Hat tip to automotive enthusiast The Highway Pilot for sharing the update.
    Benelli TRK 251 Adventure Specs
    Demand for entry level adventure motorcycles in India is on the rise. Benelli TRK 251 Adventure 250cc Motorcycle borrows inspiration from the TRK 502. It is built on a steel tube trellis frame. Benelli TRK 251 boasts of 17” multi spoke alloys fitted with 110/70 front and 150/60 rear tyres. It gets 41mm upside down forks in the front and 51mm monoshock at the rear.
    Braking duties are via 280mm single floating disc and 4 piston caliper along with 240mm disc and single piston caliper. It sports LED headlamps, distinctive front mudguard and a tall windshield offering good protection to rider over long distances even at higher speeds.
    Benelli TRK 251 Teased – India Launch Soon
    Wide handlebars offer better control while the fully digital instrument cluster which enhances its appeal. A split pillion rider seat, long grab handles and compact LED tail lamp are also a part of the features on this off roader.
    Benelli TRK 251 is powered by a 250cc, liquid cooled, four stroke motor that offers 26 PS peak power at 9,250 rpm and 21 Nm peak torque at 8,000 rpm mated to a 6 speed gearbox. Launch is expected to take place in Jan 2022. Benelli could launch the TRK 250cc adventure at an aggressive price tag, in the range of Rs 2.5 lakh to Rs 3 lakh, ex-sh. It will rival KTM ADV 250 upon launch. More

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    Triumph Tiger Sport 660 Bookings Open At Rs 50k

    New Triumph Tiger 660 SportUpon its launch in India, it will rival other middleweight ADV tourers such as Kawasaki Versys 650 and Suzuki V-Strom 650
    Back in Oct this year, the all new Triumph Tiger 660 Sport made its global debut in the UK. It is the new entry-level Tiger in the company line-up, their most affordable Tiger yet. Tiger Sport 660 is based on the same frame as the brand’s latest naked streetfighter- Trident 660.
    With India being one of the key markets for the company, the launch of new ADV motorcycle is going to take place soon. Ahead of that, Triumph India has started accepting bookings for the Tiger Sport 660. Pre-bookings amount for Triumph Tiger 660 Sport is kept at Rs 50,000.
    Triumph Tiger Sport 660 – Brand New Attire
    Triumph Trident, the new entry-level middleweight naked bike was launched in India earlier this year and is priced at a range of Rs 6.95 lakh to Rs 7.08 lakh (ex-showroom). Coming back to Tiger Sport 660, the bike is a road-biased tourer whereas a full-fledged hardcore Adventure version of the same is also expected to make its debut at a later stage.
    The images reveal that Tiger Sport 660 gets a very sharp front fascia which is distinct from the larger and more powerful Tiger-branded ADVs. It also features signature styling elements such as a half-faired design with a tall windscreen underlining the design of a contemporary ADV tourer.
    New Triumph Tiger 660 Sport Bookings open in India
    Upfront, Tiger Sport gets a twin LED headlamp setup with LED DRLs and LED turn indicators. At first glance, design of Tiger Sport 660 reminds us of Japanese adventure bikes but it also borrows certain cues from Tiger Sport 850.
    Updated Ergonomics, Hardware
    In comparison to Trident, Tiger Sport 660 will have a more upright and comfortable riding position with taller handlebars, longer seat and neutral set footpegs. This would make it an ideal choice for long-distance touring. As mentioned earlier, it gets the same underpinnings as Trident 660 featuring the same frame, however, suspension offers slightly more travel to do justice to its ADV characteristic.
    That said other hardware configurations such as braking setup, wheels and adjustable levers are identical to Trident. Speaking of hardware, suspension is sourced from Showa which will comprise 41mm inverted forks up front and mono-shock at rear. Braking is via twin discs in the front and single disc at the rear.
    Powertrain Specs
    Tiger Sport is powered by the same 660cc liquid-cooled inline triple motor which also propels Trident 660. This engine dishes out 80 bhp at 10,250rpm and peak torque of 64 Nm at 6,250rpm. It will be paired with a six-speed gearbox. It is heavier than its naked streetfighter counterpart thanks to the rear subframe and additional fairing. Expect launch price in the range of Rs 7.5 lakhs, ex-sh. More

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    Hero Argentina Operations Get Boost – Xpulse 200, Hunk 160R Launched

    Hero Hunk 160R in Argentina. Image – Italika
    Hero MotoCorp and Gilera Motors Argentina expand operations to inaugurate dealership in Buenos Aires
    Hero MotoCorp with Gilera Motors Argentina has stepped up operations in the country. With this, a flagship dealership has been inaugurated in Buenos Aires. This is part of breathing in new tempo into boosting Hero MotoCorp‘s presence in Argentina.
    Revitalisation efforts get off to a fresh start through a partnership with Gilera Motors. The latter is a leading Argentinian name in the motor vehicle sector, and an experienced Latin American motorcycle manufacturer.
    Investments from Gilera Motors Argentina are aimed to rapidly expand all business operations. The boost is expected to generate about 500 new jobs in the region. Gilera Motors’ partnership has a multiplier effect on the local economy. This pertains to generating investment, and direct and indirect jobs. Plans include further expansion of operations in the future.
    Hero MotoCorp Argentina Operations
    In order to be fully prepped for Hero MotoCorp’s product lineup, Gilera Motors Argentina has expanded its plant in Carlos Spegazzini Province of Buenos Aires. This entails complete infra renovation, and adapting to latest automotive tech.
    Hero MotoCorp opens new flagship store in Argenina. File photo – Vasquez.
    Hero MotoCorp and Gilera Motors Argentina have aid out an expansion plan. This will strengthen and expand the sales and service network nationwide. The groundwork will pave the way for Hero to launch a wide range of two wheelers in the country.
    New Hero Motorcycle Launches In Argentina
    Hero MotoCorp undertakes design and development at its R&D centres in India and Germany. Manufacturing is distributed across plants in India, Colombia, and Bangladesh. While Indian Euro emission norms are more advanced, in Argentina, compliance is to Euro 3 and Euro 4 standards. This is a great business opportunity as most bikes that failed a cost efficiency test to be upgraded in terms of Euro compliancy have over time been dropped from the exhaustive product lineup in India.
    Sanjay Bhan, Head – Global Business, Hero MotoCorp, said, “We are happy to rapidly expand our operations in Argentina. We have already made significant progress since announcing our new association with Gilera Motors Argentina in October. We have already inaugurated a flagship store and are focussed on scaling up sales and service across the country. With our soon-to-be-launched range of globally acclaimed products, we are confident of exciting the market and appealing to the customers.”
    Omar Caruso, Vice President of Gilera Motors Argentina, said, “Customers will also benefit from the latest technologies of Hero MotoCorp products such as the Xpulse 200 and Hunk 160R.” More

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    BSA Motorcycles Unveils Their First New Motorcycle – Royal Enfield 650 Rival

    New BSA Motorcycle DebutsBSA Motorcycles has showcased their new motorcycle under the leadership of Mahindra owned Classic Legends
    A few days ago, BSA Motorcycles had officially announced their return via social media. The same was also retweeted by Anand Mahindra, helping stir up enthusiasm among BSA fans across the world. Now, their first motorcycle has been officially unveiled.
    Birmingham Small Arms or BSA has officially mark its revival, with the unveiling of their first new gen motorcycle under the ownership of Classic Legends. The new BSA motorcycle was showcased at an exclusive event in Birmingham UK. Images are credit to BSA Motorcycles Facebook page.
    BSA Goldstar 650
    This new BSA motorcycle is likely to be called as Goldstar 650. It will be on public display at the upcoming Motorcycle Live show in Birmingham, UK being held from 4th-12th December 2021. BSA Goldstar 650 is likely to be powered by a single cylinder 650cc engine and will rival the likes of Royal Enfield 650 Twins in the UK and other markets hopefully.
    It may be recalled that BSA Motorcycles became defunct in 1970s but with Classic Legends, a Mahindra subsidiary, in-charge of the BSA project since 2016, the brand gets revived with more focus on international markets. Classic Legends acquired BSA for approximately Rs. 28 crores.
    New BSA Motorcycle Debuts
    With this announcement made, Classic Legends has lost no time in readying their new motorcycle. Test bikes have been spied on test in Pune, India. These bikes could also be produced in India at the company’s plant in Pithampur with exports to commence from early next year.
    BSA Goldstar 650 – More details
    Classic Legends has set up a technical and design center in Banbury, Oxfordshire followed by assembly of new motorcycles at the BSA facility in Midlands. This new BSA motorcycle will be positioned in the premium bike segment. It will boast of a classic design with the character of old BSA bikes but with modern underpinnings. It is set to go on sale in the UK first, but could also make its way to India.
    The new 650cc will continue to exude a retro theme. It receives a rounded headlamp with integrated DRLs, LED tail lamp, tear drop shaped fuel tank and wide set handlebars. It will also get broad fenders at the front and rear. It will sport spoked wheels wrapped with Pirelli tyres. Extensive use of chrome is seen across its body, from headlamp to fuel tank extending to its exhaust pipe and engine casing. An elongated seat and an upright riding position will show off its retro theme.
    New BSA Motorcycle Debuts
    Engine specs on the new BSA Goldstar are likely to include a 650cc motor making 47 hp power and 40 Nm torque. The engine will be liquid cooled to comply with future emission standards. It will receive disc brakes at the front and rear along with dual channel ABS as standard.
    In other news, BSA Motorcycle Company has received a grant of 4.6 million GBP (Rs 45.20 crore) from the UK Government to develop zero emission motorcycles. These are being developed at the company’s R&D center in the Midlands, UK with production set to commence soon. More