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    New Motorcycle Spied In Pune – Royal Enfield Rival From Jawa, BSA Or Bajaj Triumph?

    New Motorcycle Spied in PuneWhile made-in-India Triumph will rival Royal Enfield, BSA will take on the likes of Kawasaki W800
    In a turn of events that has sparked wide speculations, a new retro styled motorcycle has been spotted on road tests. Most likely it is Triumph’s first-ever single-cylinder model that is being manufactured in India in partnership with Bajaj. However, it is also possible that the bike could be 650cc single-cylinder BSA. Being developed by Mahindra-owned Classic Legends, BSA motorcycles will primarily target UK and other European markets.
    Triumph trail
    It has been reported earlier that Triumph Motorcycles is manufacturing their 400-700cc capacity bikes in India. There are some definitive clues that this heavily camouflaged retro-styled bike could be the new single-cylinder Triumph. One important piece of evidence is the crankcase design, which appears to be similar to that of other Triumph motorcycles.
    Other things like wide seat design, prominent fuel tank and side panel point out towards the Triumph DNA. Moreover, the Bonneville look and feel can be seen in components such as handlebar, use of spoke wheels, larger front wheels and smaller rear wheels, fork gators and chain drive on the right side. The tyres appear to be Pirelli units, which have been seen with other Bonneville motorcycles.
    However, most features appear to have undergone a certain level of evolution in comparison to Bonneville range. It suggests that this could also be an entirely new product from Triumph. The bike is likely to be powered by a 350-400cc engine, generating around 35-40 BHP and 30-35 Nm. It could get a 6-speed gearbox. The bike will be a world-class product, just like KTM and Husqvarna. It will be offered in both domestic and international markets.
    New Motorcycle Spied in Pune
    As it will be competing against Royal Enfield motorcycles, Triumph’s new single-cylinder bike is expected to deliver a throaty aural experience. This bike is expected to debut sometime next year.
    New Motorcycle Spied in Pune
    BSA trail
    After successfully resurrecting Jawa, Classic Legends is working on its other projects that include Yezdi and BSA. The company had bought global rights for the iconic BSA brand in 2016. What we know so far is that the BSA motorcycle will utilize a 650cc single-cylinder motor.
    It is possible that the new retro-styled motorcycle spotted on road tests could actually be BSA. Its retro styling does look familiar to BSA motorcycles that were in production several decades earlier.
    Classic Legends had used the same no plate on Jawa back in 2018. Image – Bike India
    BSA 650cc motorcycle will be assembled in UK. It will be positioned as a premium product in comparison to Royal Enfield 650 twins and upcoming Royal Enfield 650cc motorcycles. In addition to the standard roadster, other versions of BSA 650cc could also be launched. It could include a scrambler, cafe racer and cruiser.
    BSA will initially target customers in UK, where the brand has a strong recall. Other European markets will be covered later. BSA India launch is unlikely due to premium pricing and legal tangles.

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    2022 Infiniti QX80 Features Interior, Tech Upgrades

    Infiniti is updating the QX80 for 2022 with a new infotainment system.A 12.3-inch touchscreen is newly standard, replacing the old model’s dated two-screen setup.The center stack is also new and a wireless smartphone charging pad is newly available.The Infiniti QX80 is getting a significantly updated interior for 2022, just like its downmarket sibling the Nissan Armada received last year. The biggest change is to the infotainment system, which swaps out the dated two-screen setup for a new, far more modern touchscreen. The center stack design is also new and features new climate controls and a wireless smartphone charging pad.

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    The new display measures 12.3 inches and can be controlled by either the touchscreen or a controller knob on the center console. It features Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone-mirroring functions, with the Apple function newly able to connect wirelessly. Navigation is standard, along with Infiniti’s InTouch connectivity services.There aren’t any changes to the QX80’s exterior or its mechanicals. It’s still powered by a 5.6-liter V-8 engine with 400 horsepower and 413 pound-feet of torque, with rear-wheel drive standard and all-wheel drive optional. A seven-speed automatic is the sole transmission choice.

    Infiniti has yet to release pricing for the 2022 QX80, but we expect it to start slightly higher than the outgoing model’s $70,545 starting price. That’s around $20,000 more expensive than the similar Nissan Armada, which starts at $50,395. The Infiniti will likely be available in the same Luxe, Premium Select, and Sensory trim levels, the latter of which should go well above $80,000 when fully loaded.
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    Genesis GV60 Revealed, Looks Like a Luxury EV Hatchback

    Genesis has revealed the GV60, a new electric vehicle.It rides on the same E-GMP platform as the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6.U.S. deliveries will begin sometime in 2022.Genesis has established itself as a bona fide luxury automaker by introducing models that don’t share much with downmarket Hyundai models, but the new GV60 electric car is a departure from that. Based on these first official images, the GV60 appears to be closely related to the recently revealed Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 and rides on the same E-GMP underpinnings as those two electric models.

    Like the Hyundai and the Kia, the Genesis GV60’s proportions are decidedly hatchback-esque. It features similar headlight and taillight designs as other Genesis models, and its interior—pictured here with distinctive blue upholstery—looks somewhat more upscale than the Ioniq 5 and EV6’s cabins.

    Genesis

    Genesis is yet to release any mechanical details for the GV60, but we can expect it to be nearly identical to the Ioniq 5 and EV6. These models both offer multiple motor and battery configurations ranging from less powerful RWD single-motor versions all the way up to the 576-hp AWD dual-motor EV6. Due to its upscale positioning, the base GV60 will likely come with a more powerful AWD dual-motor setup and a larger battery.The GV60 will be Genesis’ second electric model, following the Electrified G80, and the company says it will go on sale in the U.S. at some point next year. We don’t know how much it will cost to start, but it will likely compete with vehicles such as the Tesla Model Y and Audi Q4 e-tron.
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    Mercedes-Benz C-Class All-Terrain Wagon Revealed

    Mercedes-Benz AG – Global Communications Mercedes-Benz Cars & Vans

    Mercedes-Benz has released photos of an All-Terrain version of its C-class wagon. The car is scheduled to officially debut at the international auto show (IAA) in Munich this September.Mercedes says the C-class All-Terrain, modeled after the successful E-class All-Terrain, will strike a balance between the carlike handling of a wagon and the tall stance of an SUV. This All-Terrain will not be available in the U.S. market.Mercedes has released photos of its new off-road-friendly C-class All Terrain. The new wagon is based on the already successful E-class All-Terrain, which is essentially a regular E-wagon with a slight lift, plastic cladding, and some other cosmetic changes. Unlike the E-class version, the C-based All-Terrain won’t come to the U.S.—wagons traditionally haven’t been hot sellers here. But when it goes on sale in Europe this fall, it’ll offer customers there a slightly more rugged take on a compact wagon.

    The new All-Terrain is scheduled to make its official debut at Munich’s International Motor Show (IAA) in September, but Mercedes has released some pictures of the car in its element. One shot shows the C-class with its two front wheels in the air as it crests a hill in what appears to be a quarry. That’s probably about as much as customers can expect from the All Terrain, which Mercedes specifies in a press release will easily dispatch only “light terrain.”The C-class All-Terrain will have 1.6 inches more ground clearance compared to the C-class wagon, and it’ll be 0.2 inch longer and 0.8 inch wider than the regular wagon (the extra width is thanks to the new plastic wheel arch covers). With the rear seats up, the All-Terrain will have a not entirely impressive 17 cubic feet of cargo space. With the rear seats folded, there will be space for 53 cubic feet of stuff. The All-Terrain will be available with a choice of two turbocharged four-cylinder engines, one powered by gas, the other by diesel. Both engines will use a 48-volt starter-generator system to improve fuel economy.
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    Ola S1 Pro Electric Scooter Achieving 115 Kmph Top Speed In New Video

    Ola Electric Scooter Top SpeedOla S1 and S1 Pro are priced at Rs 99,000 and Rs 1.3 lakh without subsidy and at Rs 80k and Rs 1.1 lakh with subsidy respectively in Gujarat
    At long last, the much talked about Ola electric scooter has been launched in India on 15th August 2021. It is presented in two variants of S1 and S1 Pro and even as orders open online via the company website at Rs 499, deliveries are only slated to commence from October. Ola already claims to have received more than 1,00,000 pre-orders in first 24 hours of opening bookings.
    Ola S1 and S1 Pro get attractive colour schemes of Red, Sky Blue, Yellow, Silver, Gold, Pink, Black, Navy Blue, Grey and White. It sports a large TFT display offering a range of information and navigation and the display allows the rider to toggle between profiles allowing for individual customization.
    Ola S1 Pro Electric Scooter Top Speed
    Ola electric scooter gets a ‘Hyperdrive motor’ with fixed batteries. The S1 gets a 2.98 kWh unit which delivers 8.5 kW peak power and can be charged in 6 hours via a 750W portable charger or upto 50 percent via the Ola Supercharger in 18 minutes.
    Ola S1 Pro sports a 3.97 kWh battery with an 8.5 kW motor. The S1 and S1 Pro claim a range of 121 kms and 181 kms along with a top speed of 90 km/h and 115 km/h respectively. Watch the S1 Pro achieving top speed of 115 kmph on an empty air-strip in the video below.
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    Acceleration is possible from 0-40 km/h in 3 seconds and from 0 to 60 km/h in 5 seconds respectively. Kerb weight stands at 121kgs and 125 kgs. Ola S1 gets two riding modes of Normal and Sport while the S1 Pro gets an added riding mode called Hyper. The scooters use single side suspension and disc brakes at both ends and ride on 110/70-R12 MRF tyres.
    Dimensions stand at 1,859mm length, 712mm width and 1,160mm height. It gets a wheelbase measuring 1,359mm, ground clearance at 738mm and kerb weight at 74 kgs. Underseat storage stands at 36 liters claimed to fit two helmets inside the boot area.
    It gets reverse mode, proximity unlock facilities and the e-scooter can also be used in silent mode or emit a customizable sound via its onboard speakers. The S1 and S1 Pro receives all LED lighting and safety features include hill hold assist and cruise control. Ola Electric plans to introduce Ola Hypercharger networks which will be the largest 2 wheeler charging network at 1 lakh locations across 400 cities in India. This charger will offer a 75 kms range in 18 minutes.
    Ola Price With Subsidy
    Ola electric S1 Pro scooter is priced at Rs 1,29,999 while in Delhi, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Rajasthan prices are at Rs 1,10,149, 1,09,999, 1,24,999, and 1,19,138, respectively thanks to subsidies offered by the various State Governments. The base variant Ola S1 will sell at Rs.79,999 in Gujarat, at Rs.85,099 in Delhi, Rs.89,968 in Rajasthan and at Rs.94,999 in Maharashtra. These prices allow the Ola electric scooter to compete with the TVS iQube priced at Rs 1.01 lakh, the Bajaj Chetak at Rs 1.42 lakh and Ather 450 which carries a price tag of Rs 1.13 lakh. More

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    Bajaj Pulsar RS200 Black Colour Is Back – First Look Walkaround

    2021 Bajaj Pulsar RS200 Is Re-Launched In BlackBajaj Pulsar RS200 competes against other entry-level faired motorcycles such as Yamaha YZF R15 and KTM RC 200
    Bajaj has reintroduced the Graphite Black colour option on Pulsar RS200, thus becoming the fourth colour option in the entry-level superbike lineup. The other three colour options on offer are Burnt Red, Pewter Grey and Pearl Metallic White.
    Price of the newly added colour option has yet to be officially announced but in most probability, it will be offered at the same price as the rest of the options (Rs 1.61 lakh, ex-Pune). The bikemaker announced the introduction of the black colour option of RS200 by releasing a new TV commercial on YouTube.
    Styling Unchanged
    The new Pulsar RS200 Black wears the exact colour scheme as the motorcycle did in its BS4 era before being discontinued in its BS6 iteration. Contrast grey accents on the side panels provide a nice sporty contrast to the overall design.
    The menacing front fascia with dual-beam LED headlights is accentuated in this paint scheme. RS200 is considered to be the most aggressive looking motorcycle in the Pulsar range of motorcycles. Watch the first look walkaround of the new RS200 black colour below, credit to The Sameer Vlogs.
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    The overall design cues are quite muscular with several creases and contours making it look very burly. The exhaust canister is styled quite neatly and compliments the overall motorcycle design. Apart from the new colour option, no other changes, neither mechanical nor in terms of features, have been made on the sports bike.
    Engine Specs
    Powering Pulsar RS200 is a 199.5cc fuel-injected, four-valve, liquid-cooled motor that churns out 24.2 bhp at 9750rpm and 18.7 Nm at 8000rpm. It comes paired with a six-speed gearbox and can attain a top speed of 141 kmph. This also makes it the fastest Pulsar motorcycle in the lineup as of now.
    Upcoming Pulsar 250F
    The Chakan-based two-wheeler manufacturer is currently working on developing a quarter-litre iteration of Pulsar which is likely to be named Pulsar 250F. The semi-faired motorcycle is expected to be a spiritual successor to the current 220F. It was recently confirmed by Rajiv Bajaj, Managing Director of Bajaj Auto, that the upcoming 250cc version of Pulsar will be launched in India by November 2021.
    The date of launch should also coincide with the 20th Anniversary Celebrations of the Pulsar nametag in the country. Multiple test mules of the upcoming semi-faired motorcycle have been spotted in recent months. The design is closely related to the current flagship Pulsar 220F, hence, the new Pulsar 250F is considered to be a spiritual successor of the former.
    The upcoming Pulsar 250F will be powered by a new 250cc single-cylinder air /oil-cooled engine that will be good enough for 24 bhp and 20 Nm of peak torque. This unit will be paired with a 6-speed gearbox. More

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    2022 Lincoln Navigator Updates Include New Look, ActiveGlide Hands-Free System

    The 2022 Lincoln Navigator is updated with a new look and added features.Lincoln’s version of Ford’s BlueCruise hands-free system, called ActiveGlide, debuts on this full-size luxury SUV.The 2022 Navigator will go on sale early next year.Lincoln is freshening up its biggest SUV, the Navigator. The 2022 model gets a visual update, new interior trim choices, and several new features including a hands-free highway driver-assistance system. These changes apply to both the standard Navigator and the long-wheelbase Navigator L, which has a more spacious third-row seat and cargo area.The exterior changes apply to the front and rear ends, with the grille getting a new texture and shape and the headlights gaining new pixel projector lighting elements. At the rear, the LED taillights now feature an animation sequence that fades out from the center when you walk up to the car and in the opposite direction when you exit the car.
    The Navigator’s palatial interior now features a 13.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system that uses Ford’s Sync 4 software, plus new graphics for the digital gauge cluster. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard. The Navigator will offer over-the-air updates for the first time, and Lincoln says this will be able to add features such as additional drive modes. The second-row seats benefit from a new option for massage, along with heating and cooling.

    For the Black Label model, Lincoln is introducing two new interior “themes,” one called Central Park and another called Invitation, that feature special bits of trim and upholstery. There’s also a new Black Label–exclusive exterior color called Manhattan Green.Lincoln’s version of Ford’s BlueCruise hands-free highway driver-assist system will be called ActiveGlide and will debut on this big SUV. It’ll function similarly to Cadillac’s Super Cruise, available on the Navigator’s chief rival the Escalade, allowing the driver to take his hands off the wheel in certain circumstances on highways that the system has mapped. A camera is mounted in the gauge cluster to check that the driver is paying attention to the road. ActiveGlide will be optional on the Reserve and Black Label models, and it will come with a three-year free trial before the customer is asked to pay a subscription fee.
    Updates to the twin-turbo 3.5-liter V-6’s compression ratio means it will produce slightly less horsepower than before, at 440 hp compared with last year’s 450 hp. It still has the same 510 pound-feet of torque, uses a 10-speed automatic transmission, and will come with either rear- or four-wheel drive.Lincoln has yet to release pricing for the 2022 Navigator, but we expect it to start slightly higher than the outgoing model’s $78,000 base price. It will go on sale early in 2022.
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    Bajaj Chetak Sales At A New High – Beats TVS iQube Electric Scooter In July 2021

    Image – swift lifestyleCombined sales of Chetak and iQube are higher in July, as compared to respective number in June
    Chetak and iQube are currently the only electric scooters offered by mainstream two-wheeler manufacturers. Throughout 2021, significant fluctuation can be seen in sales of these scooters.
    Global shortage of semiconductors and restrictions due to second wave of pandemic have adversely impacted sales. Now another trend is evident, wherein electric scooter sales are rising due to continuous increase in fuel prices.
    Chetak ahead in July, but trails cumulatively
    Bajaj Chetak sales in July are at 730 units. As compared to just 31 units sold in July last year, YoY growth has improved by a staggering 2254.84%. In comparison, TVS iQube sales in July are 540 units. YoY growth is 2247.83%, as compared to 23 units sold in July last year.
    MoM growth for Chetak in July is 61.50%, as compared to 452 units sold in June. iQube MoM numbers are negative at -15.49%, as compared to 639 units sold in June. Even though Chetak is ahead in July, iQube maintains the lead in cumulative sales numbers. In the seven months from Jan to July 2021, Chetak sold a total of 1,261 units. During the same period, iQube total sales are at 1,715 units.
    Bajaj Chetak vs TVS iQube Sales – July 2021
    Chetak, iQube expansion plans
    With rising fuel prices, electric two-wheeler sales are expected to pick up pace in the coming months. Subsidies available at central and state level are another key factor that will help boost sales. Moreover, as charging and battery swapping infrastructure becomes easily accessible, more people will feel motivated to make the switch to electric.
    In view of these factors, both Bajaj and Chetak are working aggressively to expand operations to new cities. At the time of its launch, Chetak was available only in Pune and Bengaluru. It is now available in Nagpur, Aurangabad, Mysore and Mangalore as well. More cities will be covered in the coming months. By end of this year, Bajaj has plans to make Chetak available in 22 new cities. By March 2022, Chetak will be available in 40 cities.
    TVS iQube is currently available in Pune, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai and Coimbatore. More cities will are planned to be covered soon. It includes cities like Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Kolkata. iQube will also be made available in a number of Tier I cities.
    Bajaj Chetak vs TVS iQube Sales in 2021
    By end of this fiscal, a total of 20 cities are planned to be covered. iQube will soon be available at around 1,000 dealerships. Both Bajaj and TVS already have a vast countrywide dealer network. Introducing their electric products to newer locations should not pose a significant challenge. More