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    Next Kia Niro Will Borrow Heavily from Bold 2019 HabaNiro Concept

    Kia has teased the second-generation Niro crossover with a set of dark images.The Niro will draw heavily upon the HabaNiro concept, with similar lighting signatures and a two-tone body.The Niro will be unveiled at the Seoul Mobility Show in South Korea on November 25.Kia used the Los Angeles auto show to reveal the blocky EV9 concept, previewing a full-sized electric SUV that is due in 2024. Now Kia is preparing to unveil another eco-friendly model, the second-generation Niro crossover, and has released these teaser images. The new Niro will be shown in full at the Seoul Mobility Show on November 25, with a U.S.-specific launch likely happening later.

    2019 Kia HabaNiro concept.
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    The current Niro has been in production since the 2017 model year, so a redesign is long overdue. Kia says the new Niro will be influenced by the HabaNiro concept first seen at the 2019 New York auto show. Although most of the bodywork is obscured, both the U-shaped LEDs and the thin bar running the full width of the front end look very similar to the lighting elements from the concept. At the rear, the vertical lights are carried over from the concept, as is the thick, red-painted C-pillar. It’s unclear whether the C-pillar will always be red or if other color options will be available for the two-tone look. The interior shots show a simple design and a screen stretching across the dashboard.

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    The current Niro is offered with three powertrains: a standard hybrid mating a 1.6-liter four-cylinder to an electric motor, a plug-in hybrid with a larger battery pack good for 26 miles of electric driving, and a fully electric model. The latter uses a single 201-hp electric motor and has a range of 239 miles thanks to its 64.0-kWh battery. Kia hasn’t said if the new Niro will continue to offer a variety of powertrains or if it will switch to become purely electric. The HabaNiro concept was a full EV, but given that the Niro is not adopting the “EVX” nomenclature used by the rest of Kia’s electric lineup—such as the new EV6—we imagine it will continue to come as a hybrid. Look for more information on the next Niro later this week.
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    2018, 2019 Toyota Camry Recalled for Brake Problem

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    Toyota is recalling 227,490 U.S.-market Camry sedans from the 2018 and 2019 model years over a problem that could cause sudden loss of brake assistance.The vane cap inside the car’s vacuum pump can wear out prematurely, break, and cause pump failure, which in turn could affect power-braking assistance. The problem does not affect the Camry hybrid, which Toyota said in its filing does not have the vacuum pump. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has posted a recall notice for more than 200,000 Toyota Camry cars over a problem that could lead to the sudden loss of braking assist. The problem involves a defective cap on the rotating vane in the mechanical vacuum pump. Toyota said that premature wear, particularly when the vehicle experiences “frequent braking and/or long periods of idling,” can cause the cap to get stuck between the vane and the pump housing and break, at which point the pump would no longer supply vacuum to the brake booster. The brakes will continue to work, but without continued vacuum the power assist could “be suddenly reduced” without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.The recall includes Toyota Camry models built between January 16, 2017, and September 13, 2018. Dealers will repair or replace the vacuum pump at no charge. Notifications will start going out to owners of the affected Camrys in mid-December. Meanwhile, owners of 2018 or 2019 Camrys can visit the NHTSA recalls site to get further information or find out if their car is included in the recall.

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    Yamaha Sales Breakup Oct 2021 – R15, MT15, RayZR, Fascino

    Yamaha MT15 Bluetooth update to launch soonYamaha sales dipped 4.33 percent in domestic markets in October 2021 while exports surged 4.26 percent YoY
    Yamaha India has posted a YoY de-growth in terms of domestic sales to the tune of 4.33 percent, exports have shown a good increase both where YoY and MoM shipments were concerned. Yamaha sales in domestic markets stood at 57,573 units in October 2021, down 4.33 percent over 60,176 units sold in October 2020. MoM sales however, increased 13.37 percent over 50,783 units sold in September 2021.
    Yamaha Sales Breakup Oct 2021
    In the company lineup, it was Yamaha RayZR that was in most demand in domestic markets. Sales in the past month stood at 13,601 units, down 13.63 percent over 15,748 units sold in October 2020. MoM sales also suffered a de-growth to the extent of 15.63 percent over 16,121 units sold in September 2021. Share in the company lineup also dipped from 31.74 percent held in September 2021 to 23.62 percent in the past month.
    Yamaha Fascino noted better sales in a YoY basis up 0.95 percent to 13,487 units, up from 13,360 units sold in October 2020. MoM sales did not fare as well with a de-growth of 5.31 percent reported over 14,244 units sold in September 2021.
    Domestic sales of Yamaha FZ dipped in a YoY basis by 33.53 percent to 13,404 units from 20,164 units sold in October 2020. MoM sales proved better with growth of 194.59 percent over 4,550 units sold in September 2021. Yamaha FZ competes with Bajaj Pulsar 250 and Suzuki Gixxer 250/SF 250 in its segment.
    Yamaha India Sales Oct 2021 vs Oct 2020 (YoY)
    Yamaha R15 sales increased 63.70 percent on a YoY basis to 10,246 units, up from 6,259 units sold in October 2020. MoM sales however dipped 13.11 percent over 11,792 units sold in September 2021. Yamaha Motor India has just launched the new R15S V3 at Rs 1.57 lakhs. This is considerably cheaper than the R15 V4.0, which starts off from Rs 1.71 lakh for its base variant going up to all Rs 1.83 lakh for its top spec counterpart. It targets a younger and sportier segment of buyers in the country with its advanced features and technology.
    Yamaha MT15 is expected to get updated soon, has seen sales in October 2021 up 45.45 percent to 6,016 units, from 4,136 units sold in October 2020. MoM sales also increased 39.30 percent over 2,514 units sold in September 2021. FZ25 sales increased 60.90 percent YoY to 819 units, up from 509 units sold in October 2020 while MoM sales dipped 47.57 percent over 1,562 units sold in September 2021. The FZ25 takes on Bajaj Pulsar 250 and Suzuki Gixxer 250 in its segment.
    Yamaha Exports Breakup Oct 2021
    Exports of Yamaha Motor India saw positive growth both in terms of YoY and MoM shipments. In the past month, exports stood at 24,225 units, up 4.26 percent over 23,236 units shipped in October 2020. MoM exports increased 32.69 percent over 18,257 units sold in September 2021.
    Yamaha India Sales Oct 2021 vs Sep 2021 (MoM)
    Yamaha FZ saw growth in YoY shipments up 4.30 percent to 10,603 units in October 2021 over 10,166 units sold in October 2020. MoM exports increased 61.39 percent as against 6,570 units shipped in September 2021. Ray ZR exports dipped 29.45 percent in a YoY basis but increased 35.86 percent MoM to 3,766 units while Cruz MoM exports increased 28.94 percent to 2,326 units over 1,804 units sold in September 2021.
    Even as the company posted YoY growth in the case of YD125, SZ R15 and Alpha, de-growth was reported for Saluto (-41 percent), Saluto RX (-91.03 percent), MT15 (-43.26 percent) and Fascino for which Yamaha did not report any exports. MoM exports dipped for FZ25 by 7.10 percent to 2,068 units from 2,226 units exported in September 2021.
    Sales de-growth was also seen in the case of the Yamaha SZ (-16.96 percent) and Saluto RX (-40.74 percent). MoM exports increased for YD125 by 20 percent to 1,800 units and also for Saluto, R15 and especially for Yamaha Alpha which saw a 180.95 percent increase to 472 units, up from 168 units exported in September 2021. More

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    Old Diesel Cars Ban Lifted In Delhi – If Converted Into Electric Cars

    File photo. Image – Car PointOwners of diesel-powered vehicles older than ten years old now have a way to bypass the NGTs ban
    Earlier last year, to keep vehicular emissions in check in the wake of rising air pollution in Delhi-NCR, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) had imposed an order which banned diesel-powered vehicles older than ten years and petrol-powered cars older than fifteen years.
    This came as a huge jolt for people who owned old vehicles, especially those running on oil burners since thousands of vehicles in Delhi-NCR became non-operational all of a sudden. However, the Delhi Government has introduced a new ruling which would offer relief to such consumers.
    Old Diesel Cars Ban – EV Retrofitting
    As per the new order, diesel vehicles older than 10 years can continue to ply in the National Capital Region (NCR) provided these vehicles convert to fully electric powertrain. This development has been confirmed by Transport Minister of Delhi, Kailash Gahlot, through his Twitter account. The latest ruling from the Delhi Government effectively bypasses the earlier order by NGT which banned diesel vehicles older than 10 years in Delhi-NCR.
    While this step will not only help owners of old diesel cars to continue using the vehicles, it would also help develop the EV aftermarket business ecosystem. However, there is no clarity as of now if this order also applies to petrol-powered cars older than fifteen years in Delhi. There are also certain criteria to be fulfilled before this order comes into effect.
    Old Diesel cars can be legally converted into EVs
    Delhi department of transport will first have to empanel manufacturers of pure electric kits by approved testing agencies. Further, makers of retrofitted EV kits will also have to receive individual certification for each model they make a kit for. Once empanelled, this will enable vehicles to continue plying on NCR roads beyond the stipulated ten years.
    This move is welcomed by almost all quarters while some are still skeptical about some of the provisions. Various kit makers have stated that certification should be universal like it is for CNG and not for each model since it would entail a lot of time and money, which would be borne by the makers themselves.
    Relief for electric LCVs
    Apart from this, the Delhi transport minister also revealed that battery-powered Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) will be allowed entry on around 250 roads during no entry hours. This will specifically cater to only L5N and N1 categories of LCVs. The Delhi Government believes that this step will help boost demand for all-electric LCVs by transport companies operating in and around Delhi.
    Battery-powered LCVs have already witnessed a 95 percent hike since introduction of Delhi’s EV Policy last year. In Delhi, there are about 38 lakhs overaged vehicles that are technically ineligible to ply on roads as per the NGT and Supreme Court’s order. Out of these, 35 lakh are petrol-powered vehicles and around 3 lakh vehicles run on oil burners that are older than ten years. More

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    Royal Enfield Sales Breakup Oct 2021 – Classic, 650 Twins, Bullet, Himalayan

    Image – Ironwood Custom MotorcyclesRoyal Enfield Classic 350 topped the domestic sales chart for October 2021, with 19,728 units dispatched last month
    Royal Enfield is set to expand its 350cc motorcycle portfolio with 4 new offerings over the next few years. Plans are afoot to introduce new generation models of Royal Enfield Bullet 350 (J1B), RE Classic Bobber 350 (J1H), RE Hunter 350 (J1C1) and Royal Enfield Scram 411 (J1C2).
    It is this 350cc segment that has been experiencing higher demand in domestic markets. Taking into account sales through the month of October 2021, total sales stood at 40,611 units, down 35.39 percent over 62,858 units sold in October 2020. MoM sales however, increased 49.12 percent over 27,233 units sold in September 2021.
    Royal Enfield Sales Breakup Oct 2021
    Every bike in the RE lineup except for Himalayan, posted a YoY de-growth while MoM sales ended in a more positive note. It was the Classic 350 that received most attention with 19,728 units sold in October 2021, down 52.98 percent as against 41,953 units sold in October 2020. It was a 43.47 percent MoM increase over 13,751 units sold in September 2021. Share percentage however, dipped from 50.49 held in September 2021 to 48.58 held in the past month.
    Royal Enfield Meteor 350, a successor to Thunderbird 350X, was launched in November 2020. Sales in the past month stood at 7,851 units with a share of 19.53 percent in the company lineup. This was a MoM increase by 26.96 percent over 6,184 units sold in September 2021.
    Royal Enfield Sales Oct 2021 Breakup
    Bullet 350cc sales also dipped 48.03 percent YoY to 5,822 units, from 11,203 units sold in October 2020 while MoM sales surged 176.32 percent over 2,107 units sold in September 2021. Himalayan sales increased 108.15 percent YoY to 3,728 units while MoM sales saw a marginal 2.61 percent increase over 3,633 units sold in September 2021.
    RE Electra 350 (2,246 units) and 650 Twin (1,236 units) sales also dipped 64.93 percent and 17.93 percent respectively YoY. MoM sales of the Electra 350 were up 234.23 percent over 672 units sold in September 2021 while 650 Twin sales increased 39.50 percent from 886 units sold in September 2021.
    Royal Enfield Exports Oct 2021 Breakup
    Royal Enfield has experienced a YoY and MoM de-growth in terms of exports. Exports that had stood at 4,033 units in October 2020 dipped 12.67 percent to 3,522 units in the past month. MoM shipments were also lower by 44.10 percent over 6,300 units exported in September 2021.
    Royal Enfield Exports Oct 2021 Breakup
    It was the Meteor 350 that found most demand in global markets with 1,217 units sold last month commanding a share of 34.55 percent in the company lineup. MoM exports fell 20.46 percent over 1,530 units exported in September 2021.
    Once again it was RE Himalayan that posted YoY growth while MoM sales dipped. Himalayan exports in the past month increased 23.46 percent to 1,042 units from 844 units sold in October 2020 while MoM sales fell 54.58 percent over 2,294 units sold in September 2021. Royal Enfield’s 650 Twins, (658 units), Classic 350 (545 units). Classic 500 (60 units) all posted YoY and MoM de-growth while there were no exports of Bullet 350 and Bullet 500 in October 2021. More

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    Shelby American Promises a Special Car Announcement on Dec. 15

    Shelby American via Facebook

    Details are pretty much zilch for now about this teaser posted by Shelby American on social media, but that isn’t stopping speculation about what’s to come next month. All we know is that it’s supposed to be “something special” and will arrive in the middle of December.Will it be a new Shelby GT350? A GT500KR? A Shelby Bronco? Or none of the above?No idea, but we do know that Shelby showed off a modified Mustang Mach-E concept at SEMA this month, so that’s something.When it comes to the ratio of generating comments with the fewest number of words, Shelby American is doing well. Simply by posting a picture of a current-gen Mustang not that well hidden under a cloth wrap, the company said the following on Facebook: “December 15, 2021 . . . something special will be unveiled.” Now, 1200 Likes and 590 Shares later (as of this writing), the people are curious about what spruced-up Ford might arrive next month.
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    The most likely guess, based on the car under wraps in the picture, is another Shelby-modified Mustang. Motor1 notes that December 15 is an important date in the history of the Las Vegas-based tuner: December 15, 2009, is when Shelby Automobiles again became Shelby American.Speculation across the internet—informed and wildly uninformed—as to what Shelby has up its sleeve ranges from a Shelby-modified Shelby GT350 to a new GT500KR. Some voices are claiming the news will be about a Shelby Bronco model, which might seem ridiculous considering the obviously non-Bronco shape of this teaser. Then again, as the Ford Authority blog has stated, 2022 Ford Bronco production will start on, you guessed it, December 15. Or maybe this is just a corporate news announcement and there won’t be a new vehicle involved at all, making the draped Mustang just the “pic for attention” present on so many online posts.

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    While we speculate, we can familiarize ourselves with some of Shelby’s recent doings. Shelby displayed the modified Shelby Mustang Mach-E concept shown above at SEMA earlier this month. This model was equipped with special Recaro racing seats, graphene-infused composite materials, and the traditional blue and white stripes on the exterior. Ford also began taking pre-orders for the 2022 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 on November 15. This model has a starting price of $76,695.
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    Bajaj Pulsar Sales Breakup Oct 2021 – 125, 150, 160, 180, 200, 220, 250

    Bajaj Pulsar Oct 2021 Breakup Bajaj Pulsar YoY sales dipped both in terms of domestic sales and exports while MoM domestic sales increased 49.20 percent
    Bajaj Auto was the fourth best seller in the two wheeler segment in October 2021. Sales touched the 1,98,738 unit mark in October relating to a YoY de-growth of -26.02 percent, as against 2,68,631 units sold in October last year. It was Bajaj Pulsar that contributed good numbers to these sales in the past month, though considerably lower when compared to sales in October 2020.
    Bajaj Pulsar Sales Breakup Oct 2021
    Despite the fact that Bajaj Pulsar range has been a hot favorite among buyers in the country, October 2021 sales dipped 37.34 percent YoY. Sales in the past month stood at 86,500 units, down from 1,38,038 units sold in domestic markets in October 2020. MoM sales however, increased 49.20 percent over 57,974 units sold in September 2021. It may be seen from the attached tables that while every Pulsar model has noted a YoY de-growth, MoM sales were all more positive.
    Bajaj Pulsar 125 continued in top form with 48,662 units sold last month, down 25.67 percent over 65,468 units sold in October 2020. The Pulsar 125 currently commands a 56.21 percent share in the lineup. MoM sales increased 24.52 percent when compared to 39,081 units sold in September 2021. More recently, Bajaj launched two new flagship Pulsar models – Pulsar N250 and Pulsar F250.
    Bajaj Pulsar 150 YoY sales dipped 54.07 percent to 24,495 units in October 2021, down from 53,336 units sold in October 2020. MoM sales increased 121.03 percent over 11,082 units sold in September 2021. The Pulsar 150 currently holds a 28.32 percent share over 19.12 percent held in September 2021.
    Bajaj Pulsar Sales Breakup Oct 2021 vs Oct 2020 (YoY)
    Sales in October 2021 for Pulsar 160,180 and 200 stood at 7,407 units. This was a de-growth of 38.25 percent over 11,996 units sold in October 2020. However, it was a 100 percent growth when compared to 3,703 units sold in September 2021.
    A total of 5,936 units of the Bajaj Pulsar 220F and 250 models were sold last month. This was a YoY de-growth of 17.99 percent over 7,238 units sold in October 2020. MoM sales increased by 1,828 units or 44.50 percent over 4,108 units sold in September 2021. Bajaj Pulsar 220F has been discontinued from the company lineup and has been replaced by the new Pulsar 250 – N250 and F250.
    Bajaj Pulsar Exports Breakup Oct 2021
    Bajaj Pulsar exports dipped on a YoY (-17.57 percent) and MoM basis (-25.20 percent). YoY sales dipped to 26,711 units in October 2021, down from 32,406 units sold in October 2020. MoM sales fell 25.20 percent over 35,710 units sold in September 2021.
    Bajaj Pulsar Sales Breakup Oct 2021 vs Sep 2021 (MoM)
    In export markets, it was Pulsar 160, 180 and 200 that were more in demand. Sales dipped 19.22 percent YoY to 11,682 units over 14,461 units exported in October 2020. This range of Pulsars currently command a 43.73 percent share, lower than 67.41 percent held in September 2021 when exports stood at 16,254 units.
    Exports of Pulsar 200 also dipped 13.71 percent YoY to 10,106 units from 11,711 units sold in October 2020 while shipments in a MoM basis dipped 28.14 percent over 14,064 units exported in September 2021.
    Even as exports of Pulsar 125 and 220F dipped 3.85 percent to 4,148 units and 59.64 percent to 775 units YoY in October 2021, MoM exports of 220F ended on a more positive note. 220F exports increased 101.82 percent from 387 unit shipped in September 2021. More

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    2022 Yezdi Roadking Adventure And Scrambler Spied On New Video

    2022 Yezdi Roadking Scrambler and AdventureWith Yezdi, Mahindra-owned Classic Legends will have more ammo to take on rivals like Royal Enfield
    After Jawa, Classic Legends is all set to bring back another iconic brand – Yezdi. Manufactured during the 70s to 90s, a number of Yezdi motorcycles were on offer such as Roadking, Classic, CL II, Deluxe, Monarch and Yezdi 175.
    Initially, the company will be launching two motorcycles, a scrambler and an adventure bike. Roadking scrambler will primarily challenge upcoming Royal Enfield Hunter whereas its ADV sibling will rival Himalayan. Both bikes have modern-retro profile with features such as round headlamp and rear-view mirrors, tear-drop shaped fuel tank, and spoke wheels.
    2022 Yezdi Roadking Adventure Video
    Roadking scrambler has a sleek single seat, rear tyre hugger and dual rear shock absorbers. Its ADV sibling packs in features such as large windscreen, raised front fender, dedicated luggage racks at front and rear, split seats and engine and radiator guard.
    With the additional equipment, Roadking ADV appears larger than the scrambler. It also appears to be using a larger front wheel, most likely a 19-inch unit. The rear wheel is a 17-inch unit. In comparison, the scrambler will have 17-inch wheels at both ends. Roadking ADV has swingarm rear suspension. Both bikes will have standard telescopic forks at front.
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    In terms of styling, both bikes are expected to get sporty graphics. It will primarily be seen on the fuel tank, as these bikes have bare minimum body panels. Expect the bikes to be offered in sprightly colour options.
    A white coloured Roadking ADV was recently spotted that had banded graphics on the fuel tank. Winged Yezdi logo along with engraved ‘Legendary Yezdi’ badging further enhance the bike’s look and feel.
    Yezdi Roadking engine
    Both Yezdi Roadking and ADV are likely to borrow the 334 cc engine from Jawa Perak. The liquid cooled, single-cylinder, DOHC motor generates max power of 30.64 ps and peak torque of 32.74 Nm. It is linked to a constant mesh 6-speed gearbox. However, the engine can be tweaked to suit specific needs of both these bikes.
    2022 Yezdi Roadking Adventure
    Comparing to rivals, upcoming Royal Enfield Hunter will be using the new 350cc engine. This was first introduced with Meteor 350 and recently with all-new Classic 350. It makes 20.2 bhp and 27 Nm. It is mated to a 5-speed constant mesh transmission. In case of Himalayan, the engine used is a 411cc, SOHC, air cooled motor. It makes 24.3 ps and 32 Nm.
    Just like Jawa, enthusiasts are eagerly waiting to witness the resurrection of Yezdi motorcycles. If things work out as expected in terms of design, performance and pricing, Yezdi bikes could become just as popular as their counterparts from Royal Enfield. Both Yezdi bikes are expected to be launched soon. They could be priced anywhere between Rs 1.75 lakh to Rs 2.10 lakh. More