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Chinese EV maker Nio unveiled its first sedan, the ET7, expanding its lineup to four vehicles.
The ET7 offers buyers several battery and charging options, including 70.0 and 100.0-kWh batteries and a forthcoming 150.0-kWh battery. Drivers can also opt into Nio’s battery swapping service.
The ET7 also offers Nio’s latest autonomous technology and features a lidar system. It isn’t yet clear what Nio’s autonomous system is capable of.
Nio, a China-based electric-vehicle maker, unveiled its fourth production vehicle and first sedan, the ET7, over the weekend at an event it called Nio Day. The company has made a name for itself in its home market through impressive technology, and the ET7, which the company claims will offer a solid-state 150.0-kWh battery by 2022, follows suit.
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The ET7’s standard 70.0-kWh battery offers a range of more than 310 miles, according to Nio. A 100.0-kWh battery with up to 435 miles of range is also offered; a solid-state battery, which won’t become available in China until next year, will give drivers a range of more than 620 miles. The largest battery in the ET7 would easily best the longest-range battery Tesla offers, which comes on the Model S and rings in at 402 EPA-rated miles.
Way back in 2018, Nio discussed plans to eventually enter the U.S. market with a possible electric crossover. But the company has not provided any details or an estimated timeline for when that might happen.
Starting at around $69,000 for the 70.0-kWh option, the ET7 and the Model S will battle for the same buyers. That said, the price drops to around $58,000 if the buyer opts for Nio’s Battery as a Service (BaaS) subscription, which allows drivers to swap their batteries at Nio Power Swap stations in China for a fee of around $150 a month. The Power Swap stations are Nio’s answer to the time-consuming process of charging an electric vehicle. The ET7 features motors at front and rear with a combined output of 643 horsepower and 627 pound-feet of torque. The sedan is claimed to accelerate to 62 mph in a swift 3.9 seconds.
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The Nio ET7 is a luxury sedan with a simple yet attractive design. The look is sleek and clean with sharp in front accentuated by the narrow headlights. The gentle slope of the roofline meets a slim taillight that runs the width of the vehicle.
Inside, the ET7 features a 12.8-inch infotainment screen and a digital gauge cluster, and it drops the air-vent design seen in Nio’s other vehicles to adopt a look more akin to that of the Tesla Model 3. Buttons are few and far between, and the steering wheel has a two-spoke design like that in new Genesis vehicles.
Nio claims the ET7 is an autonomous vehicle, but it’s unclear what the advanced driver-assist system in the ET7 is capable of in terms of driver intervention and monitoring. We know that the system does have 11 8-megapixel cameras and what Nio calls “ultra-long-range high-resolution lidar,” along with five radar and 12 ultrasonic sensors, among other technologies.
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The Rad Report via Subaru
This pristine 1990 Subaru Legacy was posted on Craigslist and spotted by Jalopnik.
It has 215,000 miles but looks like it’s in fantastic condition.
Subaru of America ended up buying it for its vintage collection.
We all love to browse used-car listings on the internet for no good reason. But every so often, a true diamond in the rough appears. Consider the heartwarming story of this 1990 Subaru Legacy wagon posted on San Francisco Craigslist that has now been purchased by none other than Subaru of America for the company’s own historic collection.
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We can see why the car caught the attention of someone at Subaru HQ. Although it has 215,000 miles on the odometer, the stick-shift Legacy longroof looks as if it just rolled off the showroom floor. The car’s remarkable condition and storied history are well documented in the extensive and detailed Craigslist ad penned by the car’s owner, Aaron, who runs a page called Rad Report that focuses on—you guessed it—Craigslist ads featuring stick-shift cars from the ’80s and ’90s.
The Legacy will now make its way to Subaru’s vintage collection in New Jersey, where it will live out the rest of its days in a climate-controlled garage. According to Aaron, it will be trotted out for various car shows and events, so if you’re lucky, maybe you’ll spot the legendary Legacy at a future instance of the ’80s and ’90s–themed Radwood car show.
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Scooty Pep Plus is the most affordable scooter in India currently with prices starting at Rs Rs 54,374 (ex-showroom)
India’s third-largest two-wheeler manufacturer TVS Motor Company has announced the price hike on each of its scooter models. The brand currently retails four scooters under its portfolio – Scooty Zest, Scooty Pep Plus, Jupiter and Ntorq. Along with increasing prices, the company has also added one new variant in each of Scooty Pep Plus and Jupiter’s lineup.
Jupiter Sheet Metal Variant
TVS has also introduced a base variant to its 110cc scooter Jupiter. The new sheet metal variant has been priced at Rs 63,497 making it the most affordable variant of Jupiter. This variant misses out on alloy wheels as offered in rest of its variants. This new base variant is Rs 3,302 cheaper than the base variant of Honda Activa 6G.
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Jupiter is powered by a 109.7cc, air-cooled engine which comes married to a CVT gearbox. This unit pushes out 7.3bhp at 7,000rpm and 8.4Nm at 5,500rpm. Suspension duties are taken care of by telescopic forks upfront and a mono-shock at rear. Braking duties, on the other hand, are handled by drum brakes on both ends as standard with the option of a disc brake upfront.
Apart from this, rest of the lineup has faced a price hike in the range of Rs 1,645-2,770, depending on its variant. It rivals the likes of Hero Maestro Edge 110 and Honda Activa 6G. Ntorq prices have been increased by Rs 1,670. Below are the detailed prices of all TVS scooters for Jan 2021.
TVS Scooters price list – Jan 2021
Scooty Pep Plus ‘Mudhal Kadhal’ edition
Ahead of the upcoming festival of Pongal which marks an important date in the Tamilian Calendar, TVS has now introduced a new variant of Scooty Pep Plus and calls it ‘Mudhal Kadhal’ edition which is Tamil for ‘First Love’. The new Mudhal Kadhal edition has been priced at Rs 56,085 (ex-showroom, Chennai).
TVS Scooty has been one of the most popular underbone brands in India ever since it was first launched almost twenty-five years ago. It is one of the first models of the underbone segment in India which catered to the needs of daily commuting with added convenience of no gear shifts. Over the years, it has evolved with multiple updates incorporated in order to be relevant to the present.
This new limited-run variant features a new colour scheme with special graphics and a 3D emblem and Logo on sides written in Tamil scripture. The new colour scheme features shades of brown, grey and black while the seat gets a dual-tone theme. The company has primarily targeted its Tamilian consumer base with this limited edition model of Scooty Pep Plus. Apart from the cosmetic update, there have been no changes made to the scooter.
TVS Scooty Pep Plus First Love Edition
It is powered by a BS6 compliant 87.8cc single-cylinder air-cooled motor with ET-Fi Ecothrust technology and produces 5.4 bhp and 6.5 Nm of torque while being paired to a CVT gearbox. The new ET-Fi technology claims to have increased the fuel efficiency of the scooter by 15 percent. Prices for Scooty Pep Plus start at Rs 54,475 (ex-showroom). More
KTM 390 ADV modified – Approx cost Rs 40k
Since its launch last year, KTM 390 Adventure has become one of the best selling ADVs in the segment
Adventure motorcycles have been the talk of the town over the last couple of years with the segment offering plenty of new and attractive options to consider. While Royal Enfield Himalayan and Hero Xpulse prove to be affordable offerings in this segment, people looking for premium features and looks, can opt for KTM 390 Adventure.
KTM truly hit the nail on its head when it launched its premium adventure tourer about a year ago. The ADV has found the liking of many adventure enthusiasts. While two-wheelers generally have a limited scope of aftermarket modifications, adventure bikes do offer a wee bit more when it comes to customisation.
The latest example of 390 Adventure modified with aftermarket accessories has surfaced online. KTM 390 ADV owner Karan Vazirani has uploaded a video of the same on his YouTube channel Silent biker Kv, in which he explains the modifications done on his bike. He has also listed the cost of each individual accessory fitted as part of the customisation.
Modifications Done
For starters, it gets customised body graphics that resemble brand Red Bull’s racing division. Hence, the owner calls it Red Bull Edition. The body wrap looks bright and sporty and it has been provided Wrap & Ride for a price of Rs 6,000.
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Karan has also installed a windscreen adaptor from Root 95. At 18,500, the 390 Adventure gets new spoked wheels from Art of Motorcycles with dual-purpose tyres from Continental TKC 80. The front wheel is 19-inch spoked while the rear is a 17-incher.
He has also made some additional changes to its hardware in order to improve its off-tarmac capabilities. Karan has installed a 47 teeth rear sprocket from Race Customs at Rs 2,800. It also receives a custom-made front fender worth Rs 1,250 from Universal Dirt bike.
For enhanced touring purpose, the owner has installed a luggage carrying rack from Automel which is worth Rs 3,000. Most importantly, the owner has installed a GPR exhaust from his Triumph Street Triple R which surely makes a pleasant difference to its exhaust note.
KTM 390 ADV modified – Approx cost Rs 40k
Other notable highlights include a ram mount worth Rs 4,500; a Guardian Gear tank bag worth Rs 3,000 and a TFT protector from ADV Conquest worth Rs 1,000. It also receives auxiliary lights worth Rs 3,000; hand guards worth Rs 1,800 and a number plate bracket worth Rs 599.
390 Adventure Details
KTM 390 Adventure is powered by a 373.2cc single-cylinder air-cooled motor which pushes out 42.3 bhp and a peak torque of 37 Nm. This unit comes mated to a six-speed gearbox and is offered with a slip and assist clutch for smoother gear shifts. It is offered at a starting price of Rs 3.06 lakh (ex-showroom). More
Nobody can actually visit the Tokyo Auto Salon this week, thanks to COVID-19, but if you check out the Honda booth online starting on January 15, you’ll see two concepts that expand the limits of a small car.
A modified Honda Fit called the e:HEV Crosstar Custom gets the little hatchback ready for more time in the outdoors with a slightly raised suspension and all-terrain tires, along with a rougher—but still cute—look.
The N-Van Custom, a.k.a. the “3rd Place Van,” is ready to tackle urban duties like operating as a food truck or a “third place” for adventures that’s not work nor home.
Good things come in small sizes. Especially when they’re modified Japan-domestic-market Hondas that have been transformed from basic transportation options to quirky multi-use vehicles. We’ll take one of each, thank you.
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Up first is the black-and-tan Fit e:HEV Crosstar Custom, an adapted hatchback based on the Fit e:HEV Crosstar. Honda has discontinued the Fit in the U.S., but even before it canceled the car here, we were not getting the hybrid version. The Crosstar is a CUV-ish trim level for the regular hybrid Fit, and for this Custom version, the show team raised the Fit’s suspension a bit, threw on a rugged Yakima roof rack, and added Toyo All-Terrain Open Country tires on black steel wheels to emphasize the fact that even small cars sometimes deserve to drive off the beaten path.
Honda
When you’re back in the city and feeling peckish, head on over to the other customized Honda, a food truck version of the N-Van. The metallic silver N-Van Custom, called the “3rd Place Van,” is meant to adapt to whatever boxy functions users might need. With a large roof rack on top and a string of inviting lights out back, its main work use is as a café, selling food out of the side door that’s covered by a red and white awning. Then, when it’s time to play, it can be used (if our translation is accurate) as a place to rest—a “third place” to be away from both work and home.
We expect to get more details on both of these cars once the Tokyo Auto Salon opens, virtually, on Friday, January 15. During the event, Honda will also make an announcement regarding participation in four-wheel motorsports in 2021. For its virtual visitors with a need for speed, the company will showcase some of the vehicles that raced for the brand during 2020. The list includes the Aston Martin Red Bull Racing RB16 and Scuderia AlphaTauri Honda AT01, both of which raced in the 2020 FIA Formula 1 World Championship’ the Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing IR-12 from the 2020 IndyCar Series; and the Team Kunimitsu Raybrig NSX-GT from the 2020 SUPER GT Series GT500 Class.
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Automotive News reports that GM will build Honda EVs in Mexico and Tennessee.
The two vehicles will be crossovers for the Honda and Acura brands and will be about the same size as the 2023 Cadillac Lyriq.
Honda and GM entered into a partnership earlier this year to use GM’s Ultium battery platform in Honda vehicles.
It looks like the Honda partnership with GM to use the Ultium battery platform, which we told you about last spring, is already bearing electrified fruit. According to a report from Automotive News, GM plans on building two electric crossovers—one a Honda, one an Acura—at two different plants, with release dates in 2023 and 2024.
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For the Honda brand, a crossover will be built at GM’s Ramos Arizpe, Mexico, plant where General Motors currently builds the Equinox and Blazer. There have been reports that the factory would be transformed for EV production, but GM has yet to confirm that. The Honda is slated to go into production in 2023.
On the Acura side, a second crossover is slated to start production in 2024 at the Spring Hill, Tennessee, facility alongside the upcoming 2023 Cadillac Lyriq. The vehicle is reportedly about the same size as the Lyriq. The Cadillac SUV is slated to go on sale in 2022.
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This report lines up with official news out of Honda and GM that the two automakers would team up to build two electric vehicles and the first would go on sale in 2024. In both of these instances, it’s likely that, as noted by Honda back when the partnership was announced, Honda will design the vehicles and the Ultium battery platform powering them will be engineered to support Honda’s driving character.
GM for its part, has recently accelerated its transition to electric vehicles and plans to have 30 EVs on the road by 2025 as it invests $27 billion in electrification and self-driving technologies. The automaker’s Ultium platform will support battery pack capacities up to 200.0 kWh and ranges up to about 400 miles.
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