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      Ford Performance Rolls Out Three Custom Bronco 4400 Rally Trucks

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      Ford Performance has created a trio of Bronco 4400 rally trucks racing this weekend in the King of the Hammers race in California.
      The purpose-built Bronco SUVs have custom tubular chassis along with long-travel suspensions to handle the mix of rock crawling and high-speed desert rally driving seen through the race.
      This Wednesday, Ford will also be revealing a “never-before-seen” Bronco model live.
      This weekend, in the form of the Bronco 4400 custom-built rally truck, the Ford Bronco name will be darting across the California desert in the grueling King of the Hammers off-road race. The three Bronco 4400s, which will race in the Ultra4 4400 unlimited class, have custom tubular chassis along with huge off-road tires attached to long-travel suspensions. These trucks were purpose-built to overcome the mix of rock crawling and high-speed desert rally driving which the King of the Hammers race is known for.

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      The Bronco 4400s will be tested in the King of the Hammers race. In last year’s rally, there were 105 entrants who started the race, and of those, 44 finished. The winner of that race took the podium with a time of just over seven hours; the last racer to complete the race finished roughly seven hours after the winner.
      Ford Performance didn’t release many details on the powertrain going into the Bronco 4400s but said that they’ll be powered by high-powered engines and will also get custom 4×4 systems which build on the GOAT driving modes seen in the production Ford Bronco. The custom Broncos are much different than the Bronco R raced in the Baja 1000, a truck which took many of the components from the yet-to-be-revealed Bronco.

      Perhaps most exciting, Ford said that it will reveal a “never-before-seen” Bronco model live on February 3, the qualifying day for the race. We’re unsure what the automaker has in store, but we’ll be checking that live stream to see what it will be.
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      TVS Motor Sales Jan 2021 – Apache, Jupiter, NTorq, Radeon

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      Image – The Bengal Rider
      The company is expected to maintain its sales momentum in the coming months as well despite no significant product launch activities

      Buoyed by the market recovery, TVS Motor Co registered impressive year-on-year growth in the domestic market in the month of January 2021. The company’s motorcycle portfolio led the growth momentum.
      TVS Sales – January 2021
      Last month, TVS dispatched 307,149 units (domestic and export volume for both two and three wheelers) as against January 2020’s tally of 234,920 units at a YoY growth of 31%. Overall two wheeler sales stood at 294,596 units last month, presenting a growth of 33.64%.
      In the domestic two wheeler market, TVS clocked 205,216 units, achieving nearly 26% growth. Motorcycles alone accounted for 136,790 units, 45% more than what it was in January 2020. Domestic scooter sales figure stood at 98,319 units with a YoY growth of 35.83%.
      Three wheeler sales
      The only chink in TVS’ armor is the three-wheeler division which posted negative growth of 13.31% at 12,553 units (domestic and exports). Both passenger and cargo three-wheeler segment in India has been struggling for quite a while now and the pandemic crisis amplified the already difficult situation.
      TVS Motor Sales Jan 2021
      Exports
      TVS Motor Co’s export surpassed the 1 lakh unit mark last month with 100,926 units shipped. This accounts for a positive year-on-year growth of nearly 43%. As many as 89,380 TVS two wheelers were shipped overseas in January 2021 which is 55% higher than January 2020’s figure.
      Outlook
      TVS has managed to achieve an impressive sales growth without any significant product launch activities in the recent past. The company has been introducing special editions and updates for its existing products at regular intervals and this approach is evidently paying off.
      While the Hosur-based two wheeler major is expected to augment its eclectic product portfolio this year, we don’t expect to witness any big ticket launches except for a possible variant extension of the flagship Apache RR310. While no details are out in the open, the new motorcycle is set to set to be the second TVS product to be born out of its partnership with BMW.
      If we have to bet, we would put our money on a sharply styled street fighter or a retro-classic roadster or cruiser to take on the likes of Honda CB350. The trademark registration of Zepplin R adds gravity to this claim.
      For the uninitiated, the TVS Zeppelin (yes, the concept name had an extra ‘e’) is a design concept which was unveiled at the 2018 Auto Expo. The study previewed a low-slung power cruiser which could plug the gaping void in the brand’s portfolio. If the concept is anything to go by, one can expect the production model to be equipped with LED headlamps, digital instrument console, inverted telescopic front fork, meaty tyres and a sporty styling. TVS may also throw in state-of-the-art connectivity features. More

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      Hero MotoCorp Sales Jan 2021 – Splendor, Passion, Maestro, Pleasure, Xpulse

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      Hero Splendor
      Hero MotoCorp reports decline in domestic wholesales and growth in exports for January 2021

      For January 2021, Hero MotoCorp reports total wholesales of motorcycles and scooters at 4,85,889 units. Sales decline stood at 3.14 percent, down from 5,01,622 units at volume loss of 15,733 units. Two aspects around which Hero MotoCorp’s success is built is that fact that it sells way more motorcycles than scooters, and that the majority of its sales is in the domestic market.
      FY21 YTD total sales is currently down by 15.56 percent. Total sales is down at 47,09,114 units from 55,76,830 units at volume loss of over 8.5 lakh units. FY21 YTD motorcycle sales has dropped by 16.52 percent. Sales through the past ten months fell to 43,45,126 units, down from 52,05,198 units at volume loss of just over 8.6 lakh units.
      For January 2021, Hero MotoCorp motorcycle sales decline is reported at 9.18 percent. Sales fell to 4,49,037 units, down from 4,94,432 units at volume loss of 45,395 units.
      Scooter sales growth
      Scooter sales last month totalled 36,852 at considerable growth from 7,190 units. Volume gain stood at just shy of 30k units. In total, motorcycle sales accounted for 92.42 percent of company sales, and scooter sales for 7.58 percent. YTD FY21 scooter sales decline is considerably small at 2.06 percent. Total scooter sales accounts for 3,63,988 units, at volume loss of just over 7.5k units, down from 3,71,632 units.
      Hero MotoCorp Sales Jan 2021
      Domestic sales last month accounted for 4,67,776 units at 96.27 percent of monthly sales. Domestic sales decline is reported at 4.16percent, down from 4,88,069 units at volume loss of just over 20k units. YTD FY21 domestic sales decline is reported at 15.89 percent. Wholesales are down at 45,71,157 units from 54,34,577 units.
      Exports grew by a third last month. Up at 18,113 units from 13,553 units at volume gain of 4,560 units. Exports accounted for 3.73 percent of total sales. YTD FY21 exports has declined by 3.02 percent. Exports are down at 1,37,957 units from 1,42,253 units at volume loss of 4,296 units.
      MoM motorcycle sales growth is reported at 8.18 percent, up from 4,15,099 units. MoM scooter sales growth stood at 14.32 percent, up from 32,236 units at volume gain of 4,616 units. Total MoM sales growth is at 8.62 percent, up from 4,47,335 units. MoM loss was reported only for exports, down 17.79 percent. Exports fell from juts over 22k units at about 4k units volume loss.
      Hero MotoCorp 10 crore production milestone
      Hero MotoCorp has had a great run through January 2021. On January 21, 2021 the company announced it had reached cumulative production milestone of 100 million (10 crore) units to date. The 100 millionth unit to rollout was deemed to be a Xtreme 160R unit from the manufacturer’s Haridwar plant.
      The milestone was marked by the introduction of six celebration edition models. They include Splendor+, Xtreme 160R, Passion Pro and Glamour; and two scooters – Destini 125 and Maestro Edge 110. Sales for these celebratory edition begins in February 2021. More

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      Royal Enfield Jan 2021 Sales – Classic, Meteor, Himalayan, 650 Twins

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      Royal Enfield 650
      Royal Enfield reports growth in domestic sales and exports in January 2020

      Royal Enfield has reported 5 percent YoY growth for total sales in January 2021. Sales is up at 68,887 units, up from 63,520 units at volume gain of 5,367 units. FY21 YTD sales is reported at 4,76,633 units at 20 percent decline from 5,96,609 units for the comparable 10 months in FY20. Volume loss stood at 1,19,976 units.
      While Royal Enfield’s dominance in the 350cc segment in the domestic market is largely unchallenged, theres’s been some recent competition. Honda CB 350 was launched in recent months, and the brand is likely to launch a CB 350 based cafe racer in the next fortnight.
      Royal Enfield exports in January 2021
      For January 2021, exports account for 4,515 units, up at 103 percent from 2,228 units at volume gain of 2,287 units. Export volumes more than doubling last month is good news for the manufacturer.
      In recent months, the brand has refocused its export goals, and is on a quest to be recognised as a top business house in the mid-size segment (250cc -750cc). FY21 YTD exports is down 17 percent at 28,192 units from 33,776 units at volume loss of 5,584 units.
      Royal Enfield Sales Jan 2021
      On the export front, Royal Enfield has open its maiden store in Japan last month. Having appointed PCI Co as its distributor, the manufacturer now sells five of its motorcycles – Bullet 500; Classic 500; Himalayan (411cc); Int 650; and Continental GT 650 from its Suginami store in Tokyo. On this front too Honda is likely to put forward strong competition. Honda recently launched the CB350 in Japan.
      Royal Enfield domestic sales YTD FY21
      Domestic sales last month stood at 64,372 units at 5 percent growth from 61,292 units. Volume gain stood at 3,080 units. Of total sales, domestic sales accounted for 93.45 percent, and exports at 6.55 percent. MoM domestic sales fell by 1.71 percent. Volume loss stood at 1,120 units, down from 65,492 units.
      MoM exports grew by 28.89 percent. Up at 1,012 units from 3,503 units exported in December 2020. MoM decline is marginal at .16 percent at loss of about 100 units, down from 68,995 units. YTD FY21 domestic sales decline is reported at 20 percent, down at 4,48,441 percent, down from 5,62,833 units. Volume loss stood at 1,14,392 units.
      Of this, it’s the 350cc segment offerings that contribute to a lion’s share of domestic sales. The segment has in recent weeks benefited from the introduction of its Meteor motorcycle.
      This isn’t the only 350cc segment offering the manufacturer has been readying over months. There’s the likelihood of what’s now commonly known as the Hunter roadster to be launched soon. More

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      2021 Suzuki Hayabusa Production-Spec Model Leaks Ahead Of Debut

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      2021 Suzuki Hayabusa – Leaked image
      The new-gen Suzuki Hayabusa is expected to be powered by a larger 1,440cc engine mated to either a six-speed manual or a DCT as an option

      Suzuki Hayabusa commands a different name and respect altogether in the superbike segment globally. The speed monster from Suzuki is slated to get a major update soon, proof of which was seen recently in a teaser video shared by the Japanese auto giant.
      Shortly days after it was globally teased, images of the production-spec model of new Hayabusa seems to be doing rounds on the internet, thanks to a leaked brochure. Images of the latest iteration of the faired superbike were first seen on Instagram handle @hayabusa_taiwan.
      Styling & Expected Features
      From the leaked images, it appears that the new Hayabusa model still maintains design lines of its previous-gen model. Revisions have been made to add a more aggressive front fascia by adopting more concise fairing.
      The exhaust design has also been changed which is longer and chrome-plated now. According to reports from several foreign media houses, the new-gen Hayabusa will come equipped with LED headlights, a new tank, and a more aerodynamic front fascia.
      2021 Suzuki Hayabusa Render
      Coming to dynamics, it will be built on the same twin-spar type aluminum frame assisted by the latest Kayaba suspension system. From the images seen on the teaser recently, the bike was seen clocking a speed of around 180mph (290kph) on an analogue speedometer flanked by a TFT screen which is expected to read out plenty of ride data.
      Apart from this, the new 2021 Hayabusa will be packed with plenty of electronic aids such as IMU-based features such as Hill Start Assist, ABS cornering package, traction control, multiple riding modes and more.
      Expected Engine Specs
      Rumours are rife that the updated Hayabusa will draw its power from a larger 1440cc inline four-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine instead of the older 1340cc unit. There is still ambiguity regarding its exact specifications but it is expected to dish out a massive 200 bhp.
      More importantly, this unit will comply with the latest Euro-5 emission norms. This has been achieved with the addition of a new intake and exhaust system to Hayabusa. Patent filings revealed earlier showed significant improvements made to its exhaust setup including catalytic converters in order to tackle stricter emission norms.
      International Debut & Prospective India Launch
      More details about the new-gen Suzuki Hayabusa will be revealed on its official debut which is slated for February 5, 2021. From the looks of it, it seems Suzuki is very keen on reclaiming the most coveted title of being the fastest production motorcycle in the world which it held for decades. Upon its launch, it will directly lock horns with its immediate Japanese rival- the supercharged Kawasaki Ninja H2.
      Its India launch is still very uncertain. At one point, it was the most expensive locally assembled bike in the country. If at all Suzuki decides to bring it to India, it most likely will arrive imported via the CKD or CBU route. More

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      Royal Enfield Bullet 350 Forest Green Colour Option Re-Launched In India

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      Royal Enfield Bullet 350 Forest Green
      Royal Enfield currently has three products in the 350cc category including Meteor 350, Classic 350 and Bullet 350

      Royal Enfield launched the BS6 compliant Bullet 350 almost a year back. Offered in two trims- Standard and ES (Electric Start), Bullet 350 has been the longest running motorcycle in the world which has been in production since 1932. The Standard trim is offered in three colour options- Black, Phoenix Black and Silver.
      Now, the Chennai-based bikemaker has reintroduced Forest Green colour option on its entry-level motorcycle after a brief spell of absence. The ES variant is still available with Royal Blue, Jet Black and Regal Red colour options. No mechanical or styling updates have been introduced on the bike.
      Design
      Forest Green colour option has been made available at a price of Rs 1.33 lakh (ex-showroom). Design elements of the bike include an exhaust pipe and muffler laced with chrome, circular headlight with chrome surround, single-piece seat, single-piece tubular handlebar, rectangular taillamp, chrome turn indicator housings and mirrors, etc.
      Mechanical Details
      Coming to its hardware setup, it is built on a single downtube frame which is suspended on 35mm telescopic forks at front and five-step adjustable preload twin-shock absorbers at rear. Stopping power comes from a 2-Piston caliper with a 280 mm disc brake at front and 153 mm drum brake at front and assisted by single-channel ABS. The bike rides on 19-inch spoked wheels wrapped around by tubed tyres.
      Royal Enfield Bullet 350 Forest Green
      Bullet 350 draws its powers from a 346cc single-cylinder air-cooled UCE engine which generates 19.2 bhp at 5,250 rpm and 28 Nm of peak torque at 4,000 rpm. This unit is mated to a 5-speed gearbox and returns a claimed fuel efficiency of 37 kmpl.
      However, in the coming time, this powertrain is set to be replaced by the new 349cc single-cylinder unit which made its debut in Meteor 350 a few months back. The new engine generates an output of 20.2 bhp and 27 Nm of peak torque.
      Upcoming motorcycles in Royal Enfield’s armoury
      After an update, the Bullet will also be underpinned by the new J platform which will form the base for all future Royal Enfield 350cc models. The brand is expected to feature at least four products in the 350cc retro classic motorcycle category. This includes Meteor 350, Classic 350, Bullet 350 and Hunter 350 which was recently spied testing.
      Like most other automotive brands in India, Royal Enfield too underwent a lull period for nearly two years. However, things have started to show promise post Covid-19 induced lockdown with an increase in demand for personal mobility. The company announced a few months back that it will launch four models every year for the next seven years in order to solidify its position in the mid-displacement category of motorcycles. More

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      Husqvarna India Sales, Exports Crosses 10k Milestone in 2020 – Svartpilen, Vitpilen

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      Husqvarna 250
      The Swedish bikemaker plans to launch of Svartpilen 401 and Vitpilen 401 in India next

      Husqvarna India has done rather well in 2020; not only in domestic market but also where exports were concerned. This is especially so since the entire two wheeler segment had faced sales constraints in the earlier months in view of the pandemic situation.
      Husqvarna is a subsidiary of KTM and Bajaj. Just like KTM, Bajaj also manufactures Husqvarna motorcycles under 400 cc in India, at the Pune plant. As of now, only the Husqvarna 250 is on sale in India, while the 201 and 401 are only for export.
      Husqvarna 250 Domestic Sales
      The Husqvarna Svartpilen 250 and Vitpilen 250 domestic sales during the period June to December 2020 stood at 4,430 units. This accounted for over 42% share in total sales of the company for 2020.
      Sales which started off at 428 units in June 20, increased to 725 units in July and then on to 972 units in August which was its best monthly sales figure. Sales in September and October also were over the 700 unit mark but then Nov 20 sales dipped once again to 485 units and then lower to 297 units in Dec 20.
      Husqvarna India sales and exports – June to Dec 2020
      It may be recalled that in December, the price of both these bikes where hiked by Rs.1,790 while earlier this month as well, the company increased prices of the Svartpilen 250 and Vitpilen 250 by Rs.2,818 and Rs.2,816 respectively. Following this most recent price hike, the Svartpilen 250 urban tourer is now priced at Rs.1,89,568 while the Vitpilen 250 café racer carries a price tag of Rs. 1,89,952. All prices are ex-sh.
      Husqvarna 201, 250 and 401 Exports
      It was from Feb 2020 that KTM-Bajaj commenced exports of Husqvarna motorcycles manufactured at the company’s Chakan plant near Pune. Exports commenced with the Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 and Svartpilen 401. Few months later, exports of the 201 and 401 range also started.
      Where exports were concerned, a total of 1,396 units of the Husqvarna 201 were shipped during the June-Dec 20 period. Even as this model noticed ups and downs in each of the preceding months, the year closed on a positive note with exports being the highest at 504 units in Dec 20.
      Husqvarna India domestic sales vs exports – June to Dec 2020
      Total exports of the Husqvarna 250 stood at 1,187 units in the June-Dec 20 period with a share of 11.30 percent. Again in this case, exports were the highest in Dec 20 at 295 units.
      Of the Husqvarna 401, exports started off on a high note in June 20 at 1,220 units but then on dipped over July, August and Sept to its lowest exports in Nov 20 at 72 units. Shipments in December once again revived marginally to 160 units.
      In the six month period from June-Dec 20, Husqvarna India registered total sales (including exports) of 10,503 units. The company has noted higher exports at 6,073 units, as against domestic sales of 4,430 units. More

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      VW's MEB Electric-Vehicle Components Will Power Solar Yachts in 2022

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      From the VW ID.3 and ID.4 to this solar-powered ship called the Silent-Yacht 50, VW is ready to spread its EV love around as part of its overall promotion of electromobility.
      VW is partnering with Austrian builder Silent-Yachts and VW division Seat’s Cupra on the electric boat, which will use VW’s batteries, pulse-controlled inverters, and electric motors.
      We’re starting to detect a bit of a trend here, since both Toyota and BMW have also looked for ways to adapt their zero-emission powertrains to the open seas.
      For millennia, watercraft were the only zero-emission vehicles on the planet. But then along came wheels and then diesel engines and bunker fuel, and things got messy. Sure, sailboats have always kept their carbon-neutral propulsion system, but they’re about to be joined by solar-powered yachts powered with help from Volkswagen.

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      Working with solar-electric yacht company Silent-Yachts, VW is adapting its MEB modular e-drive system (as seen in the ID.3, for starters) for use on the open seas. The two companies started working together in 2019. Silent-Yachts founders Heike and Michael Köhler have been trying to find a greener way to plow the seas since starting research on alternative-energy yachts in 2005. They built the first oceangoing yacht to “exclusively use solar energy not only for the actual propulsion, but also to power all the equipment on board” in 2009. That ship, called the Solarwave 46, turned into a business with 400 employees that has built a dozen solar-powered catamarans since then.Now, Silent-Yachts and VW will take the automaker’s modular electric vehicle platform, called MEB, to the water as a way to reduce the costs of making zero-emission ships. As with wheel-based EVs, VW says that using an electric powertrain means “maintenance and servicing are reduced compared to a conventional yacht, as the electric drive system is less susceptible to repair than conventional engines.”
      VW-powered ship will be called the “Silent Yacht 50” and will use batteries, pulse-controlled inverters, and electric motors from VW. The inverter will be programmed differently for use in the ship instead of a car, and Silent-Yachts will also change some of the software interfaces to suit its needs. The Silent Yacht 50 will be able to use up to six batteries and have 500 kW of power.
      Volkswagen says its expansion to yacht building partnerships is a way both to encourage excitement about electric vehicles in general and to prove that “driving pleasure, long ranges, quiet cruising, and clean mobility are also possible on the high seas.” The one asterisk there is that while battery-powered yachting is entirely possible, all of Silent-Yachts’ models have a backup diesel generator onboard in case of emergencies.

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      So, VW supplies the powertrain, Silent-Yachts brings the shipbuilding experience, and that leaves room for a third partner, Seat’s performance brand Cupra, to help with design. The automotive designers at Cupra “had to think in completely different terms of dimensions, proportions, and surfaces,” VW says, as they worked on the Silent Yacht 50. We say the results speak for themselves, with renderings that look sleek and ready for action.
      We have to wait to see the first physical MEB-powered yacht, though, as it won’t hit the waves until 2022, if everything goes according to plan. From there, Silent-Yachts will ramp up production over four years until it reaches the capability to make 50 ships a year.
      Volkswagen has made bold claims about the power of batteries before, not only for wheeled transportation. Battery-powered options “are considered by experts to be one of the best choices for vehicles that combat climate change,” the company said last September in a corporate blog post about “Why battery power will drive the future of transportation.”
      VW is not the only company interested in adapting a zero-emission powertrain for boating. Toyota and Yanmar used hydrogen tanks from the Mirai fuel-cell car for a zero-emission boat concept last year. In 2019, BMW and Torqeedo adapted batteries from the i3 and i8 for marine use in the company’s electric boats.
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