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    TVS Sales, Exports Breakup Sep 2021 – Apache, Jupiter, XL100, Ntorq

    Image – MRD VlogsTVS Motor Company was the third best selling two wheeler maker in India in the past month, after Hero and Honda
    Two wheeler sales in India were on the decline last month. Every leading two wheeler automaker posted negative growth with the exception of TVS Motor Company. TVS Motor Company’s domestic sales in September 2021 stood at 2,44,084 units, as compared to sales of 2,41,762 units in the corresponding month last year. This was a marginal 0.96 percent YoY growth.
    TVS Sales, Exports Breakup Sep 2021
    TVS XL commuter continued to be the best selling two wheeler from TVS, with 61,664 units sold last month. This is a declined of 10.54 percent over 68,929 units sold in September 2020. The XL 100 currently commands a 25.26 percent share in total TVS two wheeler sales for Sep 2021. More recently, the company added a new Coral Silk colour option to its palate in addition to existing colours of Mint Blue, Luster Gold, Red Black and Grey Black
    TVS Jupiter was at No. 2 with 56,339 units sold last month and was the second best-selling scooter in the country after the Honda Activa. This was a 0.45 percent growth over 56,085 units sold in September 2020 while its share in the company lineup stands at 23.08 percent. The new TVS Jupiter 125 has been recently launched in India at Rs 73,400. It is based on a new platform, gets a new engine and comes with disc brake or a drum options upfront.
    The Apache range of motorcycles in the 160cc to 200cc segment, noted sales of 40,661 units last month, up 7.60 percent over 37,788 units sold in September 2020. Currently holding a 16.66 percent share, the company has just introduced the 2022 Apache RTR 160 4V in the Indian market starting from Rs 1,15,265 onward.
    TVS Sales Sep 2021
    TVS Raider 1st Month Sales
    TVS Ntorq, Sport and Radeon each posted YoY growth. The NTorq 125 grabbed a fifth position in terms of scooter sales in September 2021 with 29,452 units sold, a 12.63 percent growth over 26,150 units sold in September 2020. Sport sales also increased 3.59 percent to 14,650 units while Radeon sales increased 3.40 percent to 13,296 units in the past month.
    Sales of TVS Star City also increased 8.16 percent last month to 8,766 units, up from 8,105 units sold in September 2020. Next up was the new TVS Raider, which was launched recently. In its first month, it has registered sales of over 7k units. However, sales de-growth was reported in the case of the TVS Pep+ (-42.78 percent) and TVS Zest (-15.41 percent). It was the TVS iQube electric scooter that noted a surge in demand up 10842.86 percent to 766 units, from just 7 units sold in September 2020.
    TVS Exports Breakup Sep 2021
    In export markets, TVS Motor Company has posted a 22.11 percent growth in a YoY basis. Total exports which had stood at 70,684 units in September 2020, increased to 86,313 units in the past month.
    TVS Exports Sep 2021
    In global markets, it was the Star City 125 and Star City that were most in demand. Star City 125 sales increased 41.37 percent YoY to 32,619 units, up from 23,073 units sold in September 2020 with a 37.79 percent share. Star City sales increased 6.71 percent to 28,712 units last month, up from 26,907 units shipped in September 2020.
    At No. 3 it was the Apache, with a 23.31 percent YoY sales growth. Sales which had stood at 9,913 units in September 2020, increased to 12,224 units last month. TVS Ntorq and Sport also found increased demand in global markets, up 53.25 percent to 6,208 units and up 25.09 percent to 4,038 units respectively.
    Export de-growth was reported in the case of TVS Victor and XL, both of which dipped 28.57 percent and 14.35 percent respectively YoY in the past month. TVS Radeon, Raider and Wego saw exports increase to 440 units, 280 units and 230 units respectively while exports of the RR310 stood at 52 units. TVS Jive and Jupiter failed to find any buyers globally. More

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    Ultraviolette F77 Electric Motorcycle Performance Testing – New Teaser

    Ultraviolette F77 Electric Motorcycle – New TeaserUltraviolette has set up its manufacturing facility near Electronic City in Bangalore and plans to produce 15,000 EVs annually
    Ultraviolette, like many other promising electric vehicle startups in recent times, has managed to grab attention from all corners even before it could launch its first product. Speaking of its first product, the company revealed its first product in the form of an electric motorcycle prototype named F77 back in October 2019.
    Recently, it was revealed that the F77 electric bike is slated to undergo series production from the first quarter of CY2022 with its launch expected to take place by March next year. Ahead of its productions, the brand has released a new video on YouTube which reveals the advanced testing being carried on the upcoming motorcycle.
    Ultraviolette F77 Performance – New testing protocols
    Unlike conventional pre-launch test trials, the one conducted by Ultraviolette involved the use of many electronic sensors to obtain various kinds of data. The tests involved evaluation of handling, stability, acceleration and braking of F77. As explained in the video, there are two parts to vehicle testing- qualitative and quantitative.
    Qualitative means obtaining data through evaluation by riding in different conditions and getting responses, feedback, efforts, etc. Quantitative means correlating the information obtained from the former with tangible data such as pitch, roll, yaw, stiffness and more. Different sensors have been used to capture and monitor various parameters of F77.
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    Quantitative Tests
    Starting with the quantitative evaluation, LVDTs (Linear Variable Differential Transformer) are mounted on front forks and rear shock absorbers to determine suspension travel and behaviour. Further, accelerometers are installed on multiple points of the motorcycle such as wheels, swingarm and handlebar to measure forces induced when traveling on road.
    Strain gauges are used to determine minute deformations on critical components which are also attached on multiple points in the chassis. In addition to these, several temperature sensors are employed to capture a thermal map of the motorcycle under various scenarios.
    Qualitative Tests
    Coming to qualitative assessments, these involve multiple tests like Slalom, braking, acceleration, wobble and weaving which are conducted by almost every automotive manufacturer to evaluate various parameters of a vehicle’s on-road performance. Other attributes evaluated are feedback from the rider, tyres locking up and how much the bike dives while braking and so on.
    The upcoming F77 is claimed to be the fastest motorcycle in the electric two-wheeler space in India. Based on the initial prototype revealed earlier, the bike could attain a top speed of 140 kmph and a 0-60 kmph acceleration in just 2.9 seconds. The battery pack involved is expected to return a range of 150 km on a single range though there have been talks of Ultraviolette launching another variant of F77 with a greater range. More

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    New Tata Electric SUVs, Cars In the Making – Rs 15,000 Cr Investment

    New Tata Sedan Render For ReferenceUnder the new EV subsidiary, Tata Motors will launch new electric cars with larger batteries which will be rolled out from the company’s existing facilities
    Tata Motors recently made a big move towards cleaner mobility solutions as it announced the creation of a new EV subsidiary. The carmaker has entered into a partnership with investment firm TPG Rise Climate which will invest around Rs 7,500 crore for about 11 percent to 15 percent stake in the new company.
    This translates to an equity valuation of USD 9.1 billion. The new EV vertical from Tata will create future intellectual property rights for zero-emission vehicles. This means the company will design and own future electric vehicle IPs while manufacturing operations will be taken care of by Tata Motors.
    In addition to the above, Tata Motors will be investing another Rs 15,000 crores to launch new electric vehicles. Tata Motors is expecting green vehicles to generate 20% of their total sales in the next 4-5 years.
    Tata Motors currently has only two electric cars on offer, Nexon EV and Tigor EV. These have monthly demand of about 3,000 units per month. But Tata is only able to manufacture 1,000 units per month. The new investments will not only help to boost production of existing EVs, but will also help launch new EVs.
    Tata Nexon EV Dark Edition. Image – Car Duniya
    New EV Subsidiary
    Temporarily titled EVCo, the new firm won’t have any manufacturing facilities of its own and instead will depend on its parent company to roll out new electric vehicles. Manufacturing capacities of Tata Motors will be available “on a “tolling basis” to the EV firm. Further, it has been revealed that the new EV brand will have access to the passenger vehicle capacities of Tata Motors which already exists.
    For utilising the PV facility of Tata, the new EV company will pay a fee to its parent company’s PV division. Tata Motors is currently the highest-selling EV manufacturer in the passenger vehicle segment in the country. It currently offers two electric cars- Nexon EV and Tigor EV. Both models will continue to be produced from their existing locations. The final brand name for EVCo will be finalised in the coming months.
    New Tata Electric SUVs to be based on existing platforms
    The homegrown manufacturer is not looking to develop EVs based on new born-electric platforms and instead is focusing on developing new EVs on existing platforms like ALFA (Altroz, Punch) and OMEGA (Harrier, Safari). The current EV lineup of Tata- Nexon EV and Tigor EV is underpinned by the Ziptron powertrain technology which is likely to feature in the upcoming EVs as well.
    No Hybrids, Only Pure EVs
    Tata Motors has also revealed that it plans to have ten electric vehicles in the next five years and all of them will be pure electric. The company has also ruled out hybrids as they do not help manufacturers meet CAFE norms. Moreover, the Government of India doesn’t consider hybrids as EVs and hence they are not liable to any tax benefits introduced as per FAME II regulations.
    Therefore, it is clear that future PV lineup for Tata Motors will comprise petrol, diesel, electric and CNG models. The upcoming range of EVs is expected to offer multiple body styles, motor specifications and range capacities catering to different segments. The carmaker will also be developing a widespread charging network across the country in partnership with sister company Tata Power.
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    Royal Enfield Himalayan 650cc Gets Green Light For Launch

    Image for reference. Credit – Bike ExifThe upcoming 650cc Himalayan is being developed at Royal Enfield’s UK-based technical centre
    A few months ago, rumours of Royal Enfield developing a more powerful version of Himalayan broke out on the internet. The Chennai-based bikemaker has given a green light to the project and that the new Himalayan will be powered by a 650cc parallel-twin engine.
    Fresh details regarding this upcoming motorcycle have emerged which give us more insights. Himalayan 650 wasn’t initially part of Royal Enfield’s plan when it decided to build the 650cc parallel-twin motor. Development work on this motorcycle started around 18 months ago.
    Demerits of current Himalayan
    The primary concern for the company is that Himalayan in its current form weighs around 199 kilos which is on the heavier side. Therefore, plonking it with a larger power plant will only make it heavier. Hence, Royal Enfield is likely to retune the chassis of the adventure bike in the new 650cc iteration.
    Moreover, the excess weight of the current Himalayan is also one of its prime negative attributes in the otherwise popular motorcycle. The current 411cc single-cylinder air-cooled motor delivers a fairly modest output of 24.3 bhp and a peak torque of 32 Nm while the additional weight doesn’t help its case either. The motorcycle isn’t lively on roads and is unable to hold triple-digit speeds while cruising.
    2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan 410
    Himalayan 650cc Launch
    The new Himalayan 650 will have many critical variations with respect to the current model. For instance, the new 650cc iteration of Himalayan would not be as capable on rough terrains as the current model. It will be available in two derivatives- one with alloy wheels and one with spoked rims. The former will be pitched as a sports tourer while the latter will be a road-biased adventure tourer.
    This means it will not be a proper adventure bike by any stretch of imagination and the adventure tourer variant will be more of a tour-orientated soft-roader. Royal Enfield is also expected to downsize the front wheel from 21-inches to a 19-inch unit for more road-friendly usage. Further, the bikemaker may not even call this upcoming motorcycle as ‘Himalayan’ and allot it a brand new moniker.
    Rider will be mounted on a higher saddle in the new Himalayan 650 and ground clearance will be impressive as well. The exhaust pipe will also be mounted higher. Around 80-85 percent design of the current model will be carried forward in the new motorcycle. Therefore, we can expect Royal Enfield to retain its overall rugged styling.
    Expected Features & Powertrain
    The company might equip the new Himalayan with features such as a new instrument console with a TFT display. It might also offer Bluetooth connectivity along with multiple riding modes and also a one-level traction control system. Braking setup of the motorcycle will also be enhanced.
    Powering this upcoming derivative of Himalayan will be a familiar 648cc, parallel-twin engine sourced from Interceptor and Continental GT. This motor pushes out 47 bhp and 52 Nm of peak torque and is coupled with a 6-speed gearbox. However, we still have to wait for at least three years since the new Himalayan 650 isn’t coming before the last quarter of 2024.
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    1967 Porsche 912 Listed for Auction, Truly Loved, One Owner

    It’s not just a car that’s for sale on Bring a Trailer right now, but a story of a man who loved his Porsche 912.George Vaccaro purchased it as a way to tour Europe on the cheap back in 1967. The 912 lodged itself deeply into his heart, so he and his wife decided to ship it back home to the U.S., where it was nicknamed “the Gray Fox” and used as a daily driver for decades. The auction ends on Thursday, October 28, and bidding is already above $80,000 as of October 24. Vaccaro passed away earlier this year at age 80, and his family hopes for a buyer who’s willing to keep this vehicle alive the way he did all those years. Not many 1967 Porsche 912 coupes are still around, and none of them have the story that auction lot #58316, currently available on Bring a Trailer, does. As this nicely produced video accompanying the auction listing lays out, this is the story of a man who loved his car too much to sell it over a half-century ago.
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    During a 10-country European vacation in 1967, George Vaccaro decided to buy a new Porsche—original cost $4515, with options—and drive it across the Continent rather than rent some wheels. At the end of the trip, the plan was, he and his wife would sell the car for enough that they’d save money on the deal. But, after experiencing just what the 912 had to offer, the plan changed and the Porsche found its way to the U.S., where it served as a daily driver for years and years.

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    It’s easy to understand why Vaccaro and his wife loved this 912, which earned the nickname the Gray Fox. Painted in Slate Gray with a black vinyl interior, the 1.6-liter flat-four and four-speed manual transmission provided just the thing for enjoyable driving 50-plus years ago. Vaccaro took such good care of this 912 that it still provides an enthusiast experience today.

    You can be the next person to own this vehicle if you’ve got the money and, one hopes, the ability to care for this piece of automotive tradition as well as Vaccaro did. The current bid is just under $83,000 with four days left in the auction. The price includes the car’s “importation correspondence, service records, black California license plates, a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, magazines in which it was featured, trophies, a tool roll, manufacturer’s literature, and a clean California title,” BaT says.

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    The reason this 912 is up for sale now is because Vaccaro passed away earlier this year at age 80. His twin daughters also have an affection for this car, but they want someone who loves cars to become the second owner, someone who will not only enjoy the drive but who is also able to care for—and enjoy—the 912 the way their father did. Because enjoy it he did. The five-digit mechanical odometer shows 89,000 miles, but it has rolled over at least once.

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    As the trophies and media attention included in the auction hint, this 912 has been getting attention for years. Two years ago, the car underwent an engine-out overhaul with help from BTM Motorwerks of Campbell, California. More recently, the tires and hood struts were replaced and the upholstery was repaired. There’s a four-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel and an analog clock. The car also comes with 15-inch wheels with Porsche dog-dish hubcaps, a heater, and a Panasonic cassette stereo (apparently installed in 1974 after the original radio was stolen). The exterior has been refinished, and according to BaT commenters who say they’ve seen the Gray Fox in person at events or on the road, this Porsche 912 coupe is about as stunning an example as you’re likely to find these days.
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    This Tiny Teardrop Camping Trailer Is as Cool as It Is Cute

    Camping trailers are a killer way to hit the open road and see the world on vacation, but deciding which size to go with certainly requires weighing some compromises. Go big, and you gain space and creature comforts, but towing requires a big vehicle and a lot of care; go small, and far more campsites are open to you, but you may not have the room for people and gear (like, say, a toilet) that you want. Luckily, the Ultimate Camper from Ultimate Toys manages to combine many of the best attributes of large and small camping trailers into one — we’re not ashamed to call it adorable — package.

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    Unlike, for example, Winnebago’s small Hike 100, the Ultimate Camper comes with just one floor plan for now: a compact layout that puts the wet bath and kitchen at the front of the trailer, with the dinette area toward the rear. That dinette can seat up to five (if those five don’t mind getting cozy), but three of them will have to leave come bedtime; the banquettes fold down to create a queen-sized bed for two.
    The company’s website doesn’t reveal any info about the water tanks, but you won’t have to worry about a black water one; the Ultimate Camper uses a cassette toilet like the ones found on many camper vans, rather than a full flushing unit like most larger camping trailers and RVs.

    Ultimate Toys

    The primary kitchen, located inside, packs a two-burner push-button propane stove and a microwave for cooking duties, as well as a stainless steel sink for prep and cleanup. If the weather’s nice outside (or if the 69-inch interior height makes standing tough for long periods), you can also cook in the exterior kitchen mounted in the stern, which offers a sink, an ice chest, and a grille (and speakers, so you can jam out while grilling, of course). At 15 feet 3 inches long and just 2500 pounds unladen (with a maximum moving weight of 2900 pounds), the Ultimate Camper is light enough to be towed by most SUVs and trucks. Depending on your personal style predilections, you can choose between two vintage designs: the Classic and the Woody. Ultimate Toys hasn’t listed a price for this teardrop trailer just yet, but assuming it falls in line with the broader market, we’d expect it to come in somewhere between $20K–$30K.

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    125cc Motorcycle Sales Sep 2021 – CB Shine, Splendor, Glamour, Raider, KTM

    Image – The Bikers DiaryThe 125cc motorcycle segment saw the addition of a new vehicle in the form of TVS Raider
    The 125cc motorcycle segment registered a decline in sales for Sep 2021. This segment comprises of entry level commuters in the form of CB Shine, Splendor to sport machines in the form of KTM Duke 125 and KTM RC 125.
    125cc Motorcycle Sales Sep 2021
    In terms of sales, it was the Honda CB Shine which managed to take the lead in Sep 2021 with over 1.42 lakh units sold. This is a 20% increase over sales registered in Sep 2020. It is the only motorcycle in the segment to have registered an increase in sales and commands over 57% market share.
    Next in line is Bajaj Pulsar 125, which registered sales of 39,081 units in Sep 2021. This when compared to sales in Sep 2020, is a decline of 24%. In the same month last year, Pulsar 125 sales were at 51,040 units. Pulsar market share in the segment stands at almost 16%.
    Hero Splendor 125 takes the next spot on the podium with sales of over 31k units. This is a huge decline of over 51% when compared with sales of 64,377 units registered in Sep 2020. Market share stands at 12.65%.
    125cc Motorcycle Sales Sep 2021
    Hero Glamour takes the 4th spot in the list of top selling 125cc motorcycles of India. For Sep 2021, Glamour sales stood at almost 29k units. This was a decline of 61% in comparison with Sep 2020 sales, when the motorcycle registered sales of almost 70k units. Market share went below 11%.
    Next up is the new kid on the block – TVS Raider. Launched only recently, this is the first month where TVS Raider sales are being reported. In Sep 2021, Raider registered over 7k units in sales and managed to get almost 3% market share. Over the next few months, Raider sales are expected to grow even further.
    KTM 125 range is the most expensive of the lot, costing more than twice than the above mentioned motorcycles. Sales of KTM 125 stood at just 582 units in Sep 2021, declining from 2,217 units in Sep 2020. Overall 125cc motorcycle sales stood at over 2.47 lakh units in Sep 2021. This is a decline of over 19% when compared with Sep 2020 sales of 3.05 lakh units.
    New TVS Raider
    Powering Raider is a 124.8 cc air/ oil-cooled 3V engine that churns out 11 bhp at 7,500rpm and a peak torque of 11.2 Nm at 6,000rpm. This unit is linked to a 5-speed gearbox and returns a claimed fuel efficiency figure of 67 kmpl. The engine has been equipped with TVS’ Ecothrust Fuel injection (ETFi) and start/stop technologies which improve mileage.
    Suspension duties are handled by conventional telescopic forks at front and five-step adjustable gas-charged mono-shock and single-sided swingarm at rear. Braking hardware comprises 240mm front petal disc brake and 130mm rear drum brake at front and rear respectively with synchronized braking. More

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    Bajaj Dominar 250 Sales Down To 4 Units Ahead Of New Pulsar Launch

    Image – Throttle 98Dominar 250 could face cannibalization if Pulsar 250 is competitively priced and offers more value to customers
    Launched last year in March, Dominar 250 is one of the most affordable 250cc bikes in the country. It is currently available at a starting price of Rs 1.59 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The bike will soon face competition from one of its own – Pulsar 250. The latter is scheduled for launch on October 28. Ahead of that, Dominar 250 sales have nosedived in September.
    Dominar 250 September sales
    Bajaj offers a wide range of motorcycles in the 250cc range. Apart from Dominar 250, they have the Husqvarna twins Svartpilen and Vitpilen, then the KTM Duke 250 and ADV 250. This week will see the launch of Pulsar NS250 and Pulsar 250F.
    With production constrained due to global shortage of parts, it is likely that Dominar 250 production numbers are low so that they could more units of the Pulsar 250 Twins. Bajaj has not said anything about discontinuing Dominar 250. In fact, they have been more bullish on the 250cc segment than anyone else in the industry.
    From 440 units in August, Dominar 250 sales have dropped to just 4 units in September. Many potential buyers would have adopted a wait and watch policy. They are expected to take a decision once Pulsar 250 is launched. It remains to be seen which among the two emerges as favourite.
    Bajaj Dominar Sales Last 12 Months
    In the last 12 months, Dominar 250 sales have averaged 560 units per month. Its bigger sibling Dominar 400 appears to be doing relatively better with average monthly sales of 741 units. Dominar 250 sales are likely below expectation, even though the bike is competitively priced. Earlier this year in July, Bajaj had even reduced price of Dominar 250 from Rs 1.71 lakh to Rs 1.54 lakh.
    A reduction of 17k was significant, especially at a time when most manufacturers have raised prices of their two-wheelers multiple times this year. However, price cut does not seem to have made any major difference in sales. August sales of 440 units are quite less as compared to a high of 1,750 units in October last year.
    Apart from pricing, Bajaj has also worked to improve the bike’s look and feel. In August, three new colour options were introduced for Dominar 250. All three are dual-tone colour options, referred to as Citrus Rush and Matt Silver, Sparkling Black and Matt Silver, and Racing Red and Matt Silver. These have significantly enhanced the bike’s sporty profile.
    Dominar 250 vs. Pulsar 250
    Being the largest Pulsar ever, the 250cc model is expected to be a well-equipped bike. In terms of styling, Pulsar 250 sports an entirely new look. Only a limited number of features have been borrowed from existing Pulsar motorcycles. Key updates include a new semi-digital instrument console. It is possible that the bike could get Bluetooth-based connectivity features.
    The bike gets a new chassis. The frame comprises a twin tubular cradle frame and there is no downtube. The bike utilizes standard telescopic forks at front and a monoshock absorber at rear. Both wheels have disc brakes and dual-channel ABS is expected to be standard. The bike will be utilizing Grimeca callipers.
    Powering Pulsar 250 will be an entirely new 249cc, single cylinder, air/oil-cooled motor. It is expected to generate 24 bhp of max power and 20 Nm of peak torque. It will be mated to a 6-speed gearbox. The bike is expected to get advanced features like assist and sipper clutch and variable valve actuation (VVA). In comparison, Dominar 250 has a 248.77 cc, liquid cooled motor that generates 27 ps / 23.5 Nm. It has 37mm USD forks at front. More