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      Honda Sales Breakup Oct 2024 – Activa, Shine, Dio, Unicorn, Dream, Hornet, CB 350

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      Honda CB 350Honda two wheeler domestic sales grew by double digits to 5.53 lakh units with best-seller Activa commanding a 48% share
      Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) reported robust sales growth in October 2024. The company sold 5,53,120 units in the said month, a 19.53% YoY growth from 4,62,747 units sold in the same month last year. It was also a marginal 3.12% MoM improvement from 5,36,391 units sold in Sep 2024. A healthy lineup of 16 models across various segments had held the company in good stead.
      Honda 2W Domestic Sales Oct 2024
      Honda Activa was once again the highest selling model in the company lineup in Oct 2024. Sales stood at 2,66,806 units, a 21.91% YoY growth from 2,18,856 units sold in Oct 2023. This related to a 47,950 unit volume growth with the Activa scooter commanding a 48.24% share on this list. Activa sales also improved albeit marginally on a MoM basis by 1.71% over 2,62,316 units sold in Sep 2024. With the new Honda Activa electric on the horizon, sales will be further augmented in the months ahead.
      Honda 2W Sales Oct 2024 – YoY Comparison
      Honda Shine 125+SP125 also showed off positive sales growth last month. Sales were up 20.22% YoY and 3.25% MoM to 1,58,471 units. This was well over 1,31,816 units and 1,54,476 units sold in Oct 2023 and Sep 2024 respectively. Shine 100 was also high in demand with 37,817 unit sales with double digit YoY and MoM growth at 19.03% and 33.35%.
      Sales of the Honda Dio improved by 2.45% YoY to 33,179 units while its MoM sales suffered a 6.19% setback when compared to 35,370 units sold in Sep 2024. Honda Unicorn, at No. 10 on the list of best-selling motorcycles in India in Oct 2024, featured at No. 5 on this list with 31,768 unit sales. It also showed off a 1.32% MoM growth from 31,353 unit sales of Sep 2024.
      Honda 2W Sales Oct 2024 – MoM Comparison
      Honda suffered lower YoY sales for the Dream (8,511 units), SP160 (5,274 units), Livo (3,774 units) and Hness (2,771 units). Of these, the SP160 and Livo also saw its MoM sales decline quite significantly. Hness sales on the other hand rebounded with a 35.30% MoM growth.
      Honda CB Sales Oct 2024
      With 1,838 units of the Honda CB350 sold last month, demand improved by 47.99% MoM over 1,242 units sold in Sep 2024. Hornet 2.0 sales declined to 1,259 units suffering a 65.51% YoY and 27.97% MoM decline. The CB range also includes the CB200X, CB300 and CB500. CB200X sales declined to 987 units, a 45.47% YoY degrowth while it was an 11.15% MoM improvement.
      CB300 saw 17.47% higher sales on a YoY basis to 511 units while it reported a massive 546.84% MoM growth. The CB500 had 133 units sold last month relating to a 923.08% MoM improvement from just 13 units sold in Sep 2024. In the 500cc range, the company is also working on a new GB500 in the middle weight motorcycle segment. It is headed for a Europe launch with plans to bring this bike to Indian markets sometime in 2026.
      Honda also has the XL750 and GL1800 in its portfolio with 18 units and 3 units sold respectively in Oct 2024. The XL750 suffered a 57.14% MoM decline. However, the Honda Gold Wing GL1800 saw a 62.50% YoY decline from 8 units sold in Oct 2023 but a 200% MoM growth over just 1 unit sold in Sep 2024. More

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      Mahindra BE 6e First Drive Review – Putting ‘Sports’ Back In SUV

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      Mahindra BE 6e First Drive ReviewWith BE 6e, Mahindra is offering a RWD high-performance electric SUV that looks like it was spawned out of a cyberpunk world
      Indian automotive market has always favoured budget mass-market offerings. With changing times, there is a shift in buying trends. Mahindra has sensed this perfectly and has formulated BE 6e with everything they have. 95% of vehicles launched in the mainstream market with an SUV tag follow a generic formula of being high-riding monocoque FWD offerings with little to no feeling of being sporty or an SUV.
      That’s changed with the launch of BE 6e as Mahindra is putting ‘Sports’ back in SUV. The company launched it at their Unlimit India event held in Chennai on 26th November 2024. Mahindra provided Rushlane with a BE 6e at Unlimit India event in Chennai for a first-drive review. After driving it in the city, highway and curated tracks at MSPT (Mahindra SUV Proving Track), here’s what we think about BE 6e.
      Mahindra BE 6e First Drive Review
      What is an SUV? Definition stands for Sports Utility Vehicle. If a vehicle is sporty to drive with large engines and good performance and provides utility with space and all-terrain capabilities, it is termed an SUV. In recent times, any vehicle with high ground clearance and body cladding has been slapped with an SUV tag even though they’re just jacked-up FWD normal vehicles.
      Mahindra is taking a great initiative for buyers who crave a proper SUV in traditional terms. Starting at Rs 18.9 lakh (Ex-sh), Mahindra is offering quite a lot with BE 6e. For enthusiasts, this is now the most affordable vehicle that is high on performance and is not just a jacked-up FWD hatchback. For that reason alone, Mahindra BE 6e is now my default recommendation. I hope more OEMs also ditch the generic FWD high-riding hatchback formula. It is high time.
      Mahindra BE 6e Exteriors
      At the launch, I gravitated more towards XEV 9e than BE 6e as I thought it was a more rounded and mature product. The more time I spent with BE 6e, the more it grew on me and I started to appreciate just how much thought and excitement Mahindra has put into this vehicle. Overall looks are slightly polarizing, but I loved it more than I thought I would. If Mahindra offered frameless doors with BE 6e, it would have sealed the deal for me.
      On the outside, it looks like a certain high-end cutting-edge Italian sports SUV. Especially in the Firestorm Orange shade, Mahindra provided Rushlane. It looks like nothing else on sale in India, which is a good thing to establish a unique and lasting identity. BE 6e is a wordplay for ‘Be Sexy’, denoting that this vehicle might be a means for individuals to flaunt their style and taste to the world and BE 6e delivers in that regard.
      Mahindra BE 6e Exteriors
      BE 6e is defined by a strong silhouette with a sloping roofline. It looks like it is the definition of ‘Wild’ in automotive sense. Massive C-shaped LED DRLs and matching LED tail light signature, LED headlights, LED fog lights, painted chunky body claddings and split roof spoiler are notable elements. Massive 20-inch alloy wheels wrapped with 245-section rubber were another delight that we never saw in the mainstream SUVs around 4.3m in length. Front doors get flush handles that also pop out, while rear gets door handles on pillars. The aerodynamic spoiler on the bonnet is a very cool feature too.
      Mahindra BE 6e Exteriors
      Pictures don’t justify just how wide BE 6e is in real life as it is wider than 1900 mm and has a 207 mm ground clearance. Mahindra’s exterior lighting elements can also sync in tune with music like Tesla’s Celebration Mode. Charging port is on the left rear quarter panel, which should have been at the front centre or rear centre, in my opinion. BE 6e comes with a new key fob that we have never seen with any other Mahindra vehicle before and it comes with a remote parking feature too.
      Mahindra BE 6e Dashboard
      Just like the outsides, BE 6e’s interiors look like it is out of this world. Mahindra calls it Race-Ready Cockpit and it has a pronounced split, lending a cockpit-like feel. Initially, we thought this split could cause some hampers in the in-cabin experience to what we are used to. But it doesn’t. BE 6e doesn’t have a transmission tunnel, liberating space for storage below the floating centre console. This centre console is special as it has a new touch-based start-stop button, a thruster-like gear selector and a dedicated magnetic slot for key fob.
      There’s also an i-Drive-like dial to control infotainment screen along with a centre armrest with a storage box beneath. Driver’s seat is powered and it gets memory function along with adjustable lumbar support. The main highlight of BE 6e’s seats is that they are sportscar-like and hug the occupant tightly while looking futuristic and offering excellent cushioning and support. The panel containing switches on the roof are of toggle type too, contributing to aircraft theme that Mahindra is going for in BE 6e.
      Mahindra BE 6e Interiors
      Steering wheel on BE 6e is an all-new quadrilateral one wrapped with leather and padded to perfection. It has tactile buttons and even toggles for regen control. Horn pads are easily accessible with either palm, which is how it should be in all cars. Driver’s seat can go very low and the dashboard is long, lending a sportscar vibe. Also sportscar-like are straps replacing interior door handles. Mahindra has given generous soft-touch materials on the dashboard and door pads for a plush feeling.
      Features include NFC key card, 360-degree camera, twin wireless charging pads, ventilated front seats, cooled glovebox, LED interior lighting, automatic climate control, auto-dimming IRVMs, PM 2.5 air filter, slidable sun blinds with vanity mirrors and lights, among others. Dashboard has twin free-standing 10.25-inch screens that are crisp in resolution and bright enough in all lighting conditions. There’s wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay too. The infotainment system is coupled with a banging 1400W 16-speaker Harman Kardon setup with Dolby Atmos, tuned by music industry stalwarts like A R Rehman and others.
      Mahindra BE 6e Interiors
      First for any Mahindra car on sale ever, BE 6e features an Infinity Roof, a fixed glass roof, with a powered sunblind. This glass roof is also synced with car’s 16 million colour ambient lighting. Another first for any Mahindra PV is a built-in camera on the inside called EyeDentity. It tracks driver fatigue, but Mahindra lets you use it to take selfies and do video calls too. Behind instrument cluster, there is Mahindra’s new VisionX HUD system that shows vital information like navigation, ADAS-related infographics, vehicle speed, traffic sign recognition data, cruise control data and music. MAIA (Mahindra Artificial Intelligence Architecture) acts as the brain for 6th Gen Adrenox software powered by Qualcomm’s SnapDragon chipset for a plethora of features.
      Mahindra BE 6e Interiors
      Even though BE 6e is all about the driver’s seat, rear seats and luggage carrying capacity have not been compromised. There’s more than enough space for rear seat occupants owing to the long 2,775 mm wheelbase and they get amenities like a centre armrest, rear AC vents, Type-C charging ports and others. Luggage carrying capacity is 455L on BE 6e and it is very accommodating with thoughtful touches like 12V socket multiple lights and there’s even a space-saver spare wheel underneath.
      Mahindra BE 6e Interiors
      Performance and Dynamics
      While Mahindra BE 6e is loaded to the brim with features, performance and dynamics are by far the juiciest attributes of BE 6e. At least for me. That’s because BE 6e drives like a big cat. Precise, nimble and agile while carrying a lot of speed with excellent response. All this is thanks to BE 6e’s new underpinnings. Debuting Mahindra’s new INGLO platform, BE 6e comes with either a 59 kWh or 79 kWh battery pack option.
      79 kWh battery, coupled with the higher-spec 286 bhp electric motor with 380 Nm of instantaneous torque is what we drove. Also, this is the combination you need to feel like you own a sportscar. Yeah. We are concluding BE 6e is a sportscar for the masses and there’s a good reason for that. For starters, BE 6e sprints from a standstill to 100 km/h in just 6.7s and hits an electronically limited top speed of 202 km/h.
      Mahindra BE 6e Boot
      Because it is RWD with a motor at the back, there is no torque steering and the weight distribution while accelerating provides a lot of traction for rear wheels. Hence the performance of BE 6e doesn’t feel scary, which is a weird statement to make for a vehicle that goes from 0-100 km/h in 6.7s. The second part of sportscar relevance comes from BE 6e’s drive and dynamics. Because of the heavy batteries, centre of gravity is low and it lends incredible dynamics. It darts around corners like nobody’s business, yet stays compliant around bumps and potholes and even pull off what Mahindra called ‘Great Indian Wine Glass Challenge’.
      That’s because Mahindra has given Be 6e independent front and rear suspension with semi-active dampers that optimise the suspension setup to be sporty and plush whenever needed. The ride quality is beyond impressive, especially considering that the unit we had was riding on 20-inch wheels wrapped with low-profile tyres. Braking was sure-footed too, with all four disc brakes lending great bite and progression. Mahindra’s new Brake-By-Wire technology does its thing.
      Mahindra BE 6e Exteriors
      There are three driving modes – Range, Everyday and Race. Performance and top speed vary with selected drive mode. Good thing is that there is ample oomph even in Range Mode and the adjustable regen further allows driver to fine-tune their vehicle according to their preferences. Mahindra has implemented variable gear ratios in steering geometry that allow BE 6e to have a turning radius of under 10m, which translates to real world, allowing for tight U-turns and other manoeuvres. The 79 kWh battery pack our unit had, is rated to cover up to 682 km on a single charge, as certified by ARAI. Mahindra’s in-house testing quotes higher figures of 828 km on a single charge in favourable conditions. Mahindra promises a minimum of 500+ km on a single charge with AC on in metro cities, allowing users to charge their car once a week.
      Speaking of charging, Mahindra BE 6e is capable of DC fast charging up to 175 kW. If you can find a charging station of that calibre in India, that is. If you do, Mahindra is promising 20% to 80% SOC in just 20 minutes and the AC charging is either through a 7.2 kW or 11.2 kW charger. Both of which have to be bought separately. Mahindra is also offering a lifetime warranty for battery pack for initial buyers and it is not transferable to a second owner.
      Mahindra BE 6e Dynamic
      Where safety is concerned, Mahindra has had an excellent track record for offering safe and crashworthy vehicles. The company even demonstrated a live crash test at MSPT, Chennai. There are up to 7 airbags along with all the expected active and passive safety features. There’s Level-2+ ADAS suite with BE 6e with 5 radars and 1 camera system. Mahindra also demonstrated the structural strength and integrity of battery with a crush test, immersion test, vibration test and fire test.
      Some Reservations and Conclusion
      Even though there were no deal breakers or real issues to address, Mahindra BE 6e gave us a few opportunities to nitpick.
      1. Because it is a sporty vehicle, one would be tempted to get the seat height to lowest position. Rightfully so. But doing that will result in HUD feed going out of sight, even for a 182 cm tall individual like myself.2. For a vehicle that has replaced interior door handles with straps to save on weight and lend sportscar vibes, it has a glass roof, which is significantly heavier than spot-welding a sheet of metal.3. The IRVM is frameless and is auto-dimming. But the only thing it will show you, is rear occupant’s faces. That’s because of how small the rear windshield is. ORVMs are your only option to see what’s behind.4. There were a few rough edges inside the vehicle along with many uneven panel gaps, which we hope are not carried over to production-spec units sold to the public.5. I wished the doors went on top of car’s running boards to prevent soiling of occupant’s clothes during ingress and egress.6. We also encountered a few rattles on the inside, which we hope is not the case with production units sold to public.
      Mahindra BE 6e Dynamic
      Concluding the Mahindra BE 6e is one of the easiest things to do. In BE 6e, we finally get a RWD fun vehicle that looks unique and drives exceptionally well, appealing to enthusiasts. For conventional buyers, it offers an exceptional range and a lot of tech and features to keep occupants entertained across the journey. If you are looking to buy an electric SUV and don’t mind the radical design, we would recommend you to just go ahead and buy it. If you are looking to buy a luxury car with similar performance metrics, shortlisting and considering a BE 6e is highly recommended too. BE 6e could easily be one of India’s landmark vehicles that redefined country’s automotive landscape. More

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      Bajaj Sales Breakup October 2024 – Pulsar, Platina, Chetak, Dominar

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      Bajaj Pulsar NS : Image – Chassis No 9Bajaj Pulsar N125, the most recent launch, will boost sales as it takes on a prominent position in the sporty 125cc category
      Bajaj Auto Limited has suffered a year-on-year (YoY) and month-on-month (MoM) de-growth in October 2024. The festive season failed to stir up sales for the two wheeler major. Sales were adversely impacted, bogged down by various challenges in the domestic market and lower consumer demand.
      Bajaj Auto domestic sales dipped by 7.11% YoY and 58.77% MoM to 2,45,421 units in Oct 2024. There had been 2,64,198 units sold in Oct 2023 which related to an 18,777 unit volume de-growth. Sales had also stood at 2,47,118 units in Sep 2024 causing a very marginal MoM decline by 0.69%.
      Bajaj Domestic Sales Oct 2024 – Pulsar at No. 1
      Bajaj Pulsar once again topped sales charts by a huge margin even as its sales declined heavily. Pulsar sales stood at 1,11,834 units last month, a 30.78% YoY de-growth from 1,61,572 units sold in Oct 2023. This was a 49,738 unit volume decline with the Pulsar commanding a 45.57% share. MoM sales also fell by 19.62% over 1,39,128 units sold in Sep 2024.
      In the Pulsar range it was the 125cc model that commanded the most attention with 68,511 units sold last month while Pulsar 150cc had 21,438 units. Its 200cc counterpart had 14,898 unit sales in the past month along with 5,665 units of Pulsar 250cc. Each category saw sales decline heavily. The new Pulsar N125, launched could cause quite a stir in its segment as it takes on TVS Raider and Hero Xtreme 125R in this sporty 125cc category.
      Bajaj Sales Breakup October 2024 – YoY
      Bajaj Platina, another a relatively top seller in the company portfolio, also saw its sales decline to 61,689 units in Oct 2024. This was down by 17.24% over 74,539 units sold in the same month last year. It however, experienced a 23.94% MoM growth over 49,774 unit sales of Sep 2024.
      Rising demand has been seen in the case of the Bajaj Chetak electric scooter which was also the 3rd best-selling electric scooter in the country. Chetak sales went up by 152.48% YoY and 7.49% MoM to 30,644 units. There had been 12,137 units sold in Oct 2023 and 28,517 units sold in Sep 2024 with the Chetak currently commanding a 12.49% on the sales list.
      The relatively new Freedom CNG bike accounted for sales of 30,051 units in Oct 2024. This was a 53.02% Mom growth from 19,639 units sold in Sep 2024. The new Freedom, launched in July 2024, has been well received. This first-ever mass-market CNG motorcycle delivers 100 km/kg in CNG and 65 km/l in petrol model to a total range of 330 kms.
      Bajaj Sales Breakup October 2024 – MoM
      Bajaj CT, Avenger, Dominar – Sales Decline YoY
      Bajaj CT, Avenger and Dominar have been facing lack luster sales in recent months. CT sales declined by 28.46% YoY to 8,503 units in Oct 2024, down from 11,886 units sold in the same month last year. It however, did see a 33.05% MoM growth over 6,391 unit sales of Sep 2024.
      Bajaj Avenger suffered a 37.93% YoY and 28.77% MoM decline in demand in domestic markets. Sales fell to 1,651 units. The Dominar, offered in 250cc and 400cc, too suffered double digit de-growth to 1,049 units in Oct 2024, down by 25.28% YoY and 22.35% MoM. More

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      New Honda Electric Scooters Vs Rivals – Activa e, QC1, Rizta, iQube, Chetak

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      Honda Electric Scooters Vs RivalsWith its twin 1.5 kWh removable battery packs, Honda Activa e has little to no under-seat storage space for practicality
      Indian electric scooter market has been booming and has emerged as a tempting proposition for many OEMs to explore. There have been quite a few players ranging from mainstream manufacturers like Bajaj, TVS, Hero and to startups like Ola and Ather. There had never been a Japanese mainstream OEM in this space. Until now.
      Honda has just unveiled their new electric scooters in India, the basic QC1 and the more premium and tech-loaded Activa e. Pricing for Honda’s scooters will be announced in January 2025. We compared these scooters with three of India’s top three best-selling family electric scooters, TVS iQube, Bajaj Chetak and Ather Rizta, and here’s how Honda’s offerings fare.
      Honda Electric Scooters Vs Rivals – Dimensions
      Honda Electric Scooters Vs Rivals
      Soon, Honda’s Activa e and QC1 will rival the well-established family electric scooters on sale in India. Both Activa e and QC1 come with Underbone chassis like Rizta and Chetak. Only iQube has a tubular chassis. Except for the Chetak, all electric scooters in this comparison come equipped with telescopic front forks.
      Only the iQube and QC1 have twin shock absorbers, while others get a rear mono-shock setup. QC1 is the only one to offer a drum brake setup at the front, while others, including Activa e, offer a disc brake. These family electric scooters are yet to offer rear disc brakes, something seen with sportier offerings.
      Except for the QC1, all scooters on this comparison offer 12-inch alloy wheels at both ends. Tyres are usually 90-section at both ends in this category. But Ather offers 100-section rear tyre and Activa e has a fatter 110-section rear tyre. Because of its removable battery, Activa e has little to no under-seat storage space, while Rizta promises 34L, highest in this comparison.
      Honda Electric Scooters Vs Rivals – Features
      Because of its budget nature, Honda QC1 misses out on TFT instrument cluster, even as an option and hence lacks any connectivity features as well. Honda and Bajaj are the only ones that come with smart keys for the keyless go function in this comparison.
      Where pricing is concerned, Chetak has the upper edge as TecPac range between just Rs 3,000 to Rs 5,000. With larger battery, TVS is the most expensive, but Ather emerges as the least VFM as Pro Packs range between Rs 15,000 and Rs 20,000 and the battery size and corresponding range are nothing to write home about, either.
      Specs and Performance
      Activa e gets the highest peak power of 6 kW and QC1 has lowest peak power of just 1.8 kW. Rizta offers 4.3 kW, iQube 4.4 kW and Chetak 4.2 kW of peak power. Because of its hub motor layout, QC1 quotes 77 Nm of peak torque and it is 140 Nm with iQube. Where rated torque is concerned, iQube steals the show at 33 Nm.
      Honda Electric Scooters Vs Rivals – Specs
      Claimed range is 102 km with Activa e and 80 km with QC1. Rizta’s and Chetak’s claimed numbers are higher. TVS only quotes real range, going till 150 km with the 5.1 kWh battery. Speaking of battery, nothing beats TVS as iQube’s top-spec 5.1 kWh is the largest in capacity. Activa e has two 1.5 kWh removable units, while QC1 just gets one 1.5 kWh unit.
      Except for the QC1 with a lower top speed of just 50 km/h, others quote around 80 km/h. Activa e has a reverse mode with Honda RoadSync Duo, Chetak gets it with TecPac and Rizta gets it with Pro Pack. Because of its large battery, iQube is the heaviest, weighing up to 132 kg. More

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      Mahindra BE 6e Spied In South Korea – International Launch Soon?

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      Mahindra BE 6e spied in South Korea. Credit – Namcha CafeWith its born-electric SUVs like BE 6e, Mahindra has plans to get the attention of the global audience in addition to the domestic market
      Mahindra recently introduced the BE 6e and XEV 9e electric SUVs at a starting price of Rs 18.90 lakh and Rs 21.90 lakh, respectively. These born-electric SUVs have set new benchmarks that are relevant at the global level. Mahindra has plans to make these next-gen EVs available across multiple overseas markets.
      Mahindra BE 6e spied in South Korea
      On the day of its launch, BE 6e was spotted in South Korea in a parking lot. The test unit was fully camouflaged, similar to the ones we had seen in India prior to launch. It is possible that South Korea could be one of the global markets where Mahindra may be planning to introduce its born-electric SUVs.
      New Mahindra BE 6e in India
      South Korea is ranked amongst the top 10 automotive markets in the world. And the country is aiming to increase EV penetration, which is currently around 10%. There are plans to have around 4.2 million EVs on the roads by 2030. These factors present significant opportunities for EV manufacturers.
      Mahindra sells its cars in various countries such as Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, UAE, Sri Lanka, European nations and Indonesia. Some South-Central American countries are also covered such as Chile, Peru and Guatemala. Even though Mahindra is currently not active in South Korea, it does have a past connection. South Korea based SsangYong Motor Company was acquired by Mahindra in 2011. The deal was valued at US$463.6 million.
      Mahindra BE 6e Electric SUV
      Mahindra BE 6e spied in South Korea
      Some successful products were launched in the following years such as the Tivoli SUV. Based on the same platform, the XUV300 sub-4m SUV was launched in India in 2019. Mahindra and SsangYong were also working on plans to launch high-performance, mass market electric cars in South Korea. However, the plans were dashed after a decision was made to stop funding for SsangYong. The company was later acquired by the KG Group.
      Mahindra BE 6e Electric SUV
      Mahindra BE 6e – Key specs
      Two variants will be on offer, one with a 59-kWh battery pack and the other with a 79-kWh unit. These are LFP battery packs that are considered relatively safer than standard lithium-ion battery packs. With the larger capacity battery, BE 6e will have a certified range of 682 km (MIDC P1+P2). The SUV has a 3-in-1 integrated powertrain that generates 210 kW of peak power (285 PS). Acceleration is pretty fast, with 0 to 100 km/H achieved in 6.7 seconds. Charging from 20% to 80% will take just around 20 minutes when using a 175-kW fast charger.
      For complete peace of mind, Mahindra is offering lifetime battery warranty. But this will be applicable to only the first owners (private registration). In case the first owner sells the car, the next owner will be eligible for standard battery warranty of 10 years or 200,000 km. With such class-leading warranty offers, Mahindra has effectively taken care of the usual worries and anxieties that people have about battery maintenance and replacement cost. More

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      TVS Sales Breakup Oct 2024 – Jupiter, XL, Raider, Apache, iQube, Ntorq

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      New TVS Apache 160. Image – Israfil’s WorldTVS Jupiter scooter and XL moped were two forerunners on this list together commanding a 42% share
      TVS Motor, a significant player in the two wheeler segment has reported improved sales in Oct 2024 following a healthy festive season. Sales increased both on a YoY and MoM basis taking sales figures up to 3.90 lakh units. Most models on this list have seen sales improve significantly while there were some that  suffered lower demand.
      TVS Sales Oct 2024 – Jupiter, XL Lead
      TVS has reported sales of 3,90,285 units in Oct 2024. This was a 13.14% YoY growth from 3,44,957 units sold in Oct 2023. MoM sales saw a 5.89% improvement from 3,68,563 units sold in Sep 2024.
      TVS Sales Breakup Oct 2024 – YoY Comparison
      Jupiter scooter took the top spot on this list. It was also the 2nd best-selling scooter in India after the Honda Activa. It amassed sales of 1,09,702 units last month, a 19.47% YoY growth from 91,824 units sold in Oct 2023. It currently commands a 28.11% share. It also posted a 7.14% MoM growth over 1,02,394 units sold in Sep 2024.
      The XL moped also among the top selling models in the company portfolio suffered a YoY and MoM setback in terms of sales. Sales fell by 1.47% YoY and 4.71% MoM to 52,380 units. There had been 53,162 units and 54,969 units sold in Oct 2023 and Sep 2024 respectively.
      TVS Sales Breakup Oct 2024 – MoM Comparison
      TVS Raider showed good sales growth last month. Sales stood at 51,153 units, a 7.73% YoY growth over 47,483 units sold in Oct 2023. MoM sales also surged by 18.21% from 43,274 unit sales as of Sep 2024.
      Apache followed close behind with 50,097 unit sales. This was a 27.84% YoY and 20.31% MoM growth to command a 12.84% share on this list. Positive sales were also recorded for the TVS Ntorq at 40,065 units, a 16.21% YoY and 4.17% MoM growth from 34,476 units sold in Oct 2023 and 38,463 units sold in Sep 2024.
      TVS iQube Sales up 43.75% YoY
      TVS iQube electric scooter sales improved by 43.75% YoY to 28,923 units. This was a volume growth of 8,802 units over 20,121 units sold in Oct 2023. It also reported positive MoM sales by 1.38% from 28,529 unit sales of Sep 2024.
      TVS also had the Sport (21,532 units) and Radeon (16,188 units), both of which saw sales decline on YoY and MoM basis. Zest sales grew to 9,460 units showing off a strong 27.67% YoY and 11.39% MoM growth. There was Star City with 5,957 unit sales while Ronin sales were up with the highest YoY and MoM growth at 4,163 units, a 58.89% YoY and 60.05% MoM growth. Apache 310 trailed the list with 665 unit sales down 36.61% YoY and 12.27% MoM. More

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      Hero Sales Breakup Oct 2024 – Splendor, Deluxe, Xtreme, Passion, Pleasure, Mavrick

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      New Hero Xtreme 125RHero Splendor and Deluxe commanded the sales list with a combined share of 79% and positive YoY and MoM growth
      Two wheeler sales as a whole soared in October 2024 boosted by festival demand and increased sales across rural markets. Consumer discounts and new model launches also played an important role in steering buyers into company showrooms. Increased sales were also seen across the electric two wheeler segment all of which combined to allow Hero MotoCorp to maintain its lead position in the segment with domestic sales of 6,54,259 units.
      Hero MotoCorp Sales Oct 2024 – YoY Vs MoM
      Hero MotoCorp has posted a 17.14% YoY growth with 6,54,259 unit sales in Oct 2024. This was a 97,005 unit volume increase over 5,57,254 units sold in Oct 2023. MoM sales also saw a 6.17% growth when compared to 6,16,233 units sold in Sep 2024.
      Hero Sales Breakup Oct 2024 – YoY Comparison
      Hero Splendor once again claimed a top spot not only on the company sales list but this iconic, mileage friendly commuter bike was also the best-selling two wheeler in the country. Sales of the Splendor improved by 25.91% YoY to 3,91,612 units, up from 3,11,031 units sold in Oct 2023. It also posted a 4.18% MoM improvement over 3,75,866 units sold in Sep 2024 to command a 59.86% share on this list.
      At No 2 was the HF Deluxe with 1,24,343 units sales to command a 19.01% share. It was 5.63% YoY and 9.24% MoM growth from 1,17,719 units and 1,13,827 units sold in Oct 2023 and Sep 2024 respectively. It was followed by the Xtreme 125R with 39,735 unit sales last month. This relatively newcomer to the list has recorded a 5.90% MoM growth from 37,520 unit sales as of Sep 2024.
      Hero Sales Breakup Oct 2024 – MoM Comparison
      Hero Passion, Glamour, Destini Sales Decline YoY
      Hero Passion, Glamour and Destini 125 have seen sales decline in Oct 2024 even as their performance improved on a MoM basis. Passion sales were down to 27,919 units with a 31.50% YoY decline but a 10.98% MoM growth. Glamour, with 24,356 unit sales also suffered a 35.01% YoY dip in demand while sales improved by 22.82% MoM. Destini 125 had 14,546 unit sales last month, a 16.52% YoY de-growth but an 11.08% MoM improvement.
      Hero Pleasure was up next, recording an 18.18% YoY increase in sales to 12,729 units from 10,773 units sold in Oct 2023. Its MoM performance declined by 10.37% from 14,202 units sold in Sep 2024. The Vida electric scooter has seen remarkable demand in the country. Sales surged by 127.86% YoY and 63.49% MoM to 8,750 units. The Vida also featured at No. 5 on the list of 2W electric sales last month.
      Xoom sales dipped to 5,776 units last month with a 45.56% and 1.21% YoY and MoM decline. Xtreme 160/200 also suffered a 47.86% decline in sales to 2,326 units. The sales list also had the XPulse 200 with 1,964 unit sales posting YoY and MoM de-growth.
      There was also the Mavrick 440, launched earlier this year that saw only 196 unit sales last month with an 83.23% MoM decline. Sales of the Hero Karizma 210 also suffered from lower sales at just 7 units. This was a significant degrowth by 97.54% YoY and 85.42% MoM. There had been 285 units sold in Oct 2023 and 48 units sold in Sep 2024. More

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      Mahindra BE 6e Vs Tata Curvv EV – Specs, Performance, Dimensions Compared

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      Mahindra BE 6e Vs Tata Curvv EVWith more performance to offer, Mahindra BE 6e shines bright in this comparison against Tata Curvv EV, which is more conservative
      With the launch of BE 6e and XEV 9e, Mahindra has rewritten the rule book of electric SUVs in India. The spectacular launch at Mahindra’s Unlimit India event held in Chennai, BE 6e and XEV 9e defies all expectations and come with extremely competitive prices. Smaller BE 6e is priced from Rs 18.9 lakh (Ex-sh) and directly takes on Tata Curvv EV.
      Both offerings are modern and new-age, in their appearance. Both offerings take a coupe SUV shape. And, both are priced along similar brackets and are quite similar and comparable in terms of dimensions. So, let’s take a look at how Mahindra BE 6e fares against Tata Curvv, comparing their specs, dimensions, performance and other attributes.
      BE 6e Vs Curvv EV
      Mahindra BE 6e Vs Tata Curvv – Specs
      We have to start this comparison with pricing, as that is currently the talk of automotive town. The starting price of BE 6e is Rs 18.9 lakh (Ex-sh) for the base Pack 1 with 59 kWh battery and 231 bhp motor. In comparison, Tata Curvv is slightly more affordable starting from Rs 17.5 lakh (Ex-sh), but base model comes with 45 kWh battery and 150 bhp motor.
      BE 6e Vs Curvv EV – Specs
      It has to be noted that BE 6e’s base battery of 59 kWh is still considerably larger than Curvv’s higher-spec 55 kWh battery. The main differentiating factor between BE 6e and Curvv EV is powertrain layout. BE 6e is a RWD vehicle packing up to 286 bhp of peak power and 380 Nm of peak torque, while Curvv is a FWD vehicle with up to 167 bhp and 215 Nm.
      BE 6e Vs Curvv EV
      BE 6e can sprint to 100 km/h from a standstill in just 6.7 seconds, while it takes 8.6 seconds for Curvv. With RWD, Mahindra has introduced fun into the equation with RWD, something that is currently not present in any of the mainstream electric SUVs sold in India. The main reason for this is that BE 6e is a ground-up born EV, while Curvv is a derived EV where engineers get a lot less freedom.
      BE 6e Vs Curvv EV
      Where range is concerned, Mahindra promises 500+ km on a single charge with a 79 kWh battery variant in real-world conditions with AC on. ARAI claimed range is a bonkers 682 km. Owing to its smaller battery, Curvv EV’s range is a lot more modest at 502 km (MIDC) and up to 425 km with Tata’s C75 Range metrics for the larger 55 kWh option.
      Which is the larger vehicle?
      Another notable element with Mahindra BE 6e is the lifetime warranty for initial buyers which is non-transferable. Curvv EV’s battery warranty is only 8 years or 1,60,000 km. Where charging is concerned, Mahindra has the upper hand again with support of up to 175 kW of DC fast charging when opposed to Curvv’s 75 kW. Tata provides a 7.2 kW AC charger as standard, while Mahindra offers 7.2 kW or 11.2 kW options, both optional.
      BE 6e Vs Curvv EV – Dimensions
      Where dimensions are concerned, BE 6e comes out ahead of Curvv EV as it is 61 mm longer, 97 mm wider and has a 215 mm longer wheelbase. Curvv EV is slightly taller by 10 mm. Curvv EV offers a larger 500L boot, while BE 6e’s boot is slightly smaller at 455L. However, BE 6e has a 45L frunk, as opposed to Curvv’s 11.5L.
      BE 6e Vs Curvv EV
      Despite being a larger vehicle, Mahindra BE 6e has a smaller turning radius at 10m, thanks to variable geometry in its steering gear ratios. Curvv’s wheels top off at 18-inches, while BE 6e’s start from 18-inches and go all the way till 20-inches. Even the tyre sizes are different. Curvv EV tops off at 215-section, while BE 6e gets 245-section tyres.
      BE 6e Vs Curvv EV More