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      How to Watch the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Unveiling

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      The new 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L will be revealed tonight at midnight, eastern time, and tomorrow at noon on Jeep’s YouTube page.
      We expect it to be a three-row version of the popular SUV, thanks to spy photos in recent weeks and the confirmation of the L name.
      The 2021 Grand Cherokee should arrive on dealer lots later this year.
      More than a year since we first spied the updated 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee, the fifth-generation of the popular SUV will be revealed tonight, January 6, at midnight Eastern time and then tomorrow, January 7 at noon on Jeep’s YouTube page. The Grand Cherokee hasn’t seen a redesign since 2010 and we expect it to undergo a number of changes, some of which might be inspired by the Grand Wagoneer concept revealed earlier this fall.

      Three-Row Grand Cherokee Comes into Clearer View

      Jeep Grand Cherokee Will Be All-New for 2021

      Larger Next-Gen Jeep Grand Cherokee Spied Again

      Jeep has confirmed that this model will be called the Grand Cherokee L. We’ve seen spy photos of this three-row model that show a stretched version of the SUV. The new Grand Cherokee should get a larger infotainment screen, and it could have a rotary shift knob and digital gauge cluster as well.
      We expect the new SUV to be powered by the standard 3.6-liter V-6 seen currently in the Grand Cherokee, plus an optional V-8. Later on, it should also see a plug-in-hybrid version, as well as higher-performance options such as an SRT version and possibly featuring a 700-plus-hp supercharged V-8 that recently found its way into the Durango.
      The 2021 Grand Cherokee should arrive at dealers by the end of the year, and we’ll be bringing you full details at the launch tonight at midnight.
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      Ducati India To Launch 12 New Motorcycles In 2021 – Scrambler, Multistrada, Monster

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      Ducati Scrambler BS6 Bookings Open
      Ducati India plans to have launches in every quarter of this calendar year

      Ducati India has announced a comprehensive product onslaught in 2021 which will kick start with the updated Scrambler Icon. Bookings for the 2021 Ducati Scrambler Icon and Icon dark are open across the country for INR 50,000. In a bid to engage its Indian clientele, the Italian marque will also be conduction various throughout the calendar year including DRE Dream Tour, DRE Safety, offroad days, track days and personalized racetrack training sessions.
      Ducati India’s 2021 plans
      The 2021 Ducati Scrambler Icon is now compliant with BS6 emission norms finally. The company says that the COVID situation has caused delays but it still managed to launch the BS6 versions of Panigale V2, Scrambler 1100 Pro and Multistrada 950 S.
      Moving forward, the first quarter of 2021 will witness the launch of BS6 compliant Scrambler Icon, Diavel and XDiavel. The all-new Ducati Multistrada V4, Streetfighter V4 and Panigale V4 are arriving in second quarter of this calendar year. Second half of 2021 is reserved for naked bike onslaught with the new generation Monster, Supersport 950 and Hypermotard 950 RVE in the pipeline. The Scrambler range will be augmented by the introduction of 1100 Dark Pro, Night Shift and Desert Sled editions.
      2021 is set to be one of the most exciting years in recent times for Ducati not only in India but also globally as it just unveiled highly anticipated new gen Mutlitstrada and Monster motorcycles towards the end of 2020.
      2021 Ducati Monster
      2021 Ducati Monster
      Just like the Multistrada, the new Monster is also boasts of massive improvement in every single aspect. The street fighter features an all-new design which retains the Monster DNA, a new chassis and an array of lightweighting measures which make the bike 18 kg lighter than its predecessor.
      Power comes from a new 937 cc 11-degree Testastretta L-Twin liquid-cooled engine which produces a healthy 111 hp and 93 Nm of torque. The valve clearance service interval, called the Desmo service, stands at 30,000 km. The motorcycle gets a wide array of electronic gadgetry including a new colour TFT display.
      2021 Ducati Multistrada V4
      With the all-new GranTurismo V4 1,158 cc engine, the new Multistrada aims to become the new benchmark in the adventure tourer segment. In addition to a technically advanced motor, the Italian tourer also packs in best-in-class equipment and segment-fist features.
      2021 Ducati Multistrada V4
      Highlights include the radar-based rider assistance systems which include adaptive cruise control, rear collision warning and blind spot detection. The system is designed to work safely taking into account the vehicle’s orientation data from IMU.
      The 2021 Ducati Multistrada V4‘s tech-laden motor is good for 170 hp and 125 Nm of torque. Expect the new motorcycle to be priced upwards of INR 20 lakh (ex-showroom). The motorcycle has a service interval of 60,000 km, longest in the motorcycle industry. More

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      Honda Price Hike Jan 2021 – Activa, CB350, CB Shine, Hornet, Dio (Old vs New Prices)

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      Image – Riyas
      2021 brought with it a revised price list for MY21 Honda two-wheelers

      Honda scooter sales has long overshadowed its motorcycle sales. As a matter of fact, Activa scooter has shaped the brand, and is a flagship model the manufacturer is renowned for. It’s no surprise, Activa variant range is most detailed.
      Price revision for MY21 product range has come into effect. Dio STD is pricier by 259 bucks at Rs 62,229. Dio DLX costs Rs 65,627, up 307 bucks from Rs 65,320. Repsol Dio variant bears the same increase as DLX at Rs 68,127, up from Rs 67,820.
      Honda Grazia duo are HMSI’s costliest scooters. Grazia 125 drum now costs Rs 74,815 following a price revision of 903 bucks from Rs 73,912. The disc variant costs Rs 82,140. Now, costlier by Rs 1,162 from Rs 80,978 last week. Since then, a lot has changed.
      Honda Activa, Scooters Price List Jan 2021
      Entry vehicle, Activa 6G STD is costlier by 1,380 bucks. The entry level price point for Activa is now revised to Rs 66,799, up from Rs 65,419. 6G DLX price hike is Rs 1,625. MY21 price is listed at Rs 68,544, up from Rs 66,919.
      Honda Scooter Prices Jan 2021
      But of course, the recently launched 20 year anniversary editions too are part of the process. Although only just introduced at Rs 68,299, 20th AE STD variant now costs Rs 68,299. It was launched at a price of Rs 67,392 in the last week of November 2020. Price is revised by 907 bucks. The 20th AE DLX variant is costlier by a little over 1.1k. MY21 price is revised to just over 70 grands, at Rs 70,044, up from Rs 68,892.
      In addition, there are the drum, alloy, and disc variants. Activa 125 drum now costs Rs 70,629. Price revision stands at Rs 1,632, up from Rs 68,997. MY21 125 alloy variant costs Rs 74,198. Price has been increased by Rs 1,701 from Rs 72,497. The costliest of the lot is the 125 disc variant at just under 78k.
      Its highest base price means its price increase is steepest at Rs 1,755. New price reflected is Rs 77,752, up from Rs 75,997. Not surprisingly, there’s an Activa for everyone considering the variant range makes for a long price list. Between the entry level scooter, and the range topper, there’s a noticeable price difference. As much as 11 grands.
      Honda Motorcycle Prices Jan 2021
      Honda Motorcycles Jan 2021 Price List
      In general, such price hikes spare a few products. In this case, entry level Dream range and Livo variants are pretty much available at the same price point having warranted a hike of only 3 bucks. CD110 Dream STD now costs Rs 64,508, and DLX variant costs Rs 65,508. Livo drum variant costs Rs 70,059, and the disc variant is priced at Rs 74,259. But that’s where the price revision restraint ended.
      Also, CB Shine and SP125 witnessed a similar price hike for its drum and disc variants. CB Shine drum variant now costs Rs 70,478. Price is hiked by Rs 1,666, up from Rs Rs 68,812. The disc variant is costlier by Rs 1,762. New price is Rs 75,274, revised from Rs 73,512. SP125 Drum variant is costlier by Rs 1,667 at Rs 76,074, up from a listed price of Rs 74,407 last week. The disc variant retails for more than 80k following a price revision of Rs 1,762. New updated price is Rs 80,369, up from Rs 78,607.
      Honda Scooters
      Jan-21
      Old Price
      Diff
      Dio STD
      62,229
      61,970
      259
      Dio DLX
      65,627
      65,320
      307
      Dio Repsol
      68,127
      67,820
      307
      Activa 6G STD
      66,799
      65,419
      1,380
      Activa 6G DLX
      68,544
      66,919
      1,625
      Activa 6G 20th AE STD
      68,299
      67,392
      907
      Activa 6G 20th AE DLX
      70,044
      68,892
      1,152
      Activa 125 Drum
      70,629
      68,997
      1,632
      Activa 125 Alloy
      74,198
      72,497
      1,701
      Activa 125 Disc
      77,752
      75,997
      1,755
      Grazia 125 Drum
      74,815
      73,912
      903
      Grazia 125 Disc
      82,140
      80,978
      1,162

      Ex-Delhi
      In Rs

      Honda Motorcycles
      Jan-21
      Old Price
      Diff
      CD110 Dream STD
      64,508
      64,505
      3
      CD110 Dream DLX
      65,508
      65,505
      3
      Livo Drum
      70,059
      70,056
      3
      Livo Disc
      74,259
      74,256
      3
      CB Shine Drum
      70,478
      68,812
      1,666
      CB Shine Disc
      75,274
      73,512
      1,762
      SP125 Drum
      76,074
      74,407
      1,667
      SP 125 Disc
      80,369
      78,607
      1,762
      Unicorn
      95,738
      95,152
      586
      X-Blade Disc
      1,07,851
      1,06,687
      1,164
      X-Blade Rear Disc
      1,12,241
      1,10,968
      1,273
      Hornet
      1,28,195
      1,26,000
      2,195
      Hornet Repsol
      130195
      128000
      2,195
      CB 350 DLX
      186500
      185000
      1,500
      CB 350 DLX PRO
      192500
      190000
      2,500
      Honda Unicorn is costlier by 586 bucks at Rs 95,738, up from Rs 95,152. Then there are the motorcycles that retail for over a lakh. X-Blade disc variant is pricier by Rs 1,164. It now costs Rs 1.07,851, up from Rs 1,06,687. The rear disc variant is listed at Rs 1,12,241 following a revision of Rs 1,273 from Rs 1,10,968. Both, Hornet, and Hornet Repsol is costlier by 2,195 bucks at Rs 1,28,195, and Rs 1,30,195, respectively. Bigger displacement Honda motorcycles sold through Bigwing stores aren’t listed here. More

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      Bajaj Price List Jan 2021 – Pulsar, Platina, CT100, Avenger, Dominar Prices Increased

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      Bajaj Pulsar NS 200
      To get in the spirit of the new year, a price revision has been introduced for MY21 Bajaj motorcycles

      New year. New Me. Sounds great. But that’s not how it works with automobiles. What does change is manufacturing year. The cause and effect being new model year vehicle, in this case MY21 vehicles are more likely than not pricier.
      As a norm, such disclosure is usually made in the closing weeks of the year prior. It serves a dual benefit. One, as a reminder that vehicles are going to be costlier soon. Simultaneously, it brings spring to people’s steps as they go about bargain hunting just in case there’s a good deal to be found.
      With attention to December deals and discounts, this enthusiasm is heavily relied on to boost year end sale. Certainly a period when manufacturers are dealing with the low ebb of slow shopping trends following a robust festive season in the preceding months.
      Jan 2021 Bajaj Motorcycles Price List
      Price revisions are thought out carefully to offset input costs. Most importantly, they can’t be so steep that buyers are put off. And a pre-decided cap of price hike percentage means prices vary across the product lineup depending on base price. To start with, Bajaj’s entry price point vehicle CT100 alloy KS is now costlier by 500 bucks at Rs 46,931. The ES variant warranted a steeper revision at Rs1,344. This widens the price gap between both variants even further. ES now costs RS 53,491.
      Bajaj Motorcycle Price List Jan 2021
      Base Platina variant continues at same price as before – Rs 51,667. Bajaj Platina 100 ES drum variant price hike is least at Rs 403 at a revised price point of about 59 grands. ES disc variant is now costlier by 1,900 bucks. Price is revised to Rs 62,726 from Rs 60,826. The 110 H gear disc variant is costlier by just over a grand at Rs 64,077 from Rs 76,922.
      2021 Bajaj Pulsar variants and price
      For one thing, where the Pulsar is concerned, Bajaj presents an entourage. In essence, you’d be forgiven if you didn’t know just how many variants there are. In fact, entry level Pulsar 125 Drum CBS is the only bike across the portfolio that has seen a price reduction of Rs 506 instead of a hike. The unit now costs Rs 71,616, down from Rs 72,122 earlier. Both, 125 Disc CBS, and split seat duo are costlier by Rs 1,024. Disc CBS price is revised to Rs 77,946 from Rs 76,922. 125 Split Seat Drum CBS now costs Rs 74,298, up from Rs 73,274. Disc variant price is revised to Rs 81,242 from just over 80 grands.
      Bajaj, Ex-Sh, Delhi in Rs
      Jan-21
      Old Price
      Diff
      CT100 Alloy KS
      46,931
      46,432
      499
      CT110 Alloy ES
      53,491
      52,147
      1,344
      Platina 100 KS Drum
      51,667
      51,667
      0
      Platina 100 ES Drum
      59,008
      58,605
      403
      Platina 100 ES Disc
      62,726
      60,826
      1,900
      Platina 110 H Gear Disc
      64,077
      63,027
      1,050
      Pulsar 125 Drum CBS
      71,616
      72,122
      -506
      Pulsar 125 Disc CBS
      77,946
      76,922
      1,024
      Pulsar 125 Split Seat Drum CBS
      74,298
      73,274
      1,024
      Pulsar 125 Split Seat Disc CBS
      81,242
      80,218
      1,024
      Pulsar 150 Neon
      94,125
      92,627
      1,498
      Pulsar 150 Single Disc
      1,01,082
      99,584
      1,498
      Pulsar 150 Twin Disc ABS
      1,04,979
      1,03,482
      1,497
      Pulsar NS160
      1,10,086
      1,08,589
      1,497
      Pulsar 180F
      1,14,515
      1,13,018
      1,497
      Pulsar 220F
      1,25,248
      1,23,245
      2,003
      Pulsar NS200
      1,33,222
      1,31,219
      2,003
      Pulsar RS200
      1,52,179
      1,52,179
      0
      Avenger 160 Street
      1,02,592
      1,01,094
      1,498
      Avenger 220 Cruiser
      1,24,634
      1,22,630
      2,004
      Dominar 250
      1,67,718
      1,65,715
      2,003
      Dominar 400
      1,99,755
      1,97,758
      1,997
      Pulsar 150 Neon is costlier by about 1,500 bucks at Rs 94,125, up from Rs 92,627. On balance, remainder of Pulsar variants retail for a price tag of over a lakh. At a price revision of Rs 1,498, 150 single disc variant now retails at Rs 1,01,082, up from just under a lakh. 150 Twin Disc ABS, NS160 and 180F too have been made costlier by about 1,500 bucks.
      Pulsar 150 Twin Disc ABS now retails at Rs 1,04,979. NS160 costs 1,10,086, up from Rs 1,08,589. Pulsar 180F price was revised to Rs 1,14,515. 220f and NS200 are both pricier by 2 grands. 2021 price list is revised at Rs 1,25,248, and Rs 1,33,222, respectively. Comparatively, the range-topping RS200’s price remained unchanged at just over 1.5 lakhs.
      Bajaj Avenger and Dominar price revision for 2021
      Although, Pulsar range gets most attention, Bajaj’s once popular Avenger continues to be available in 2 variants. Avenger 160 Street is costlier by 1,500 bucks at RS 1,02,592, up from Rs 1,01,094. The 220 Cruiser variant is costlier at Rs 1,24,634. Price revision is limited to just over 2 grands, up from Rs 1,22,630.
      The Dominar duo are the priciest offerings from Bajaj. Dominar 250 is now 2 grands dearer at Rs 1,67,718. Dominar 400 price too is revised by about 2 grands and now retails for just under 2 lakhs, at Rs 1,99,755. More

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      Maruti WagonR Electric Car Launch Plans Cancelled

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      Maruti WagonR Electric Test Mule Spied Recently Near Company Plant
      Back in 2018, 50 test mules of the WagonR electric car were flagged off by Maruti Suzuki – To be tested across India

      Maruti Suzuki WagonR Electric has been one of the most spotted, yet to be launched EV on Indian roads. Test mules of WagonR Electric have been captured all across the country, including in hill stations like Kufri where Maruti would have been trying to do sub 0 temperature testing.
      Launch of this electric car was expected to take place in 2020. But that did not happen, Covid19 pandemic was believed to be the reason. But now, a new report from Economic Times claims that the plan to launch WagonR electric in India has been shelved. This comes at a time when the test mules of WagonR electric or what was claimed to be XL5 EV, continues to be on test near company plant in Manesar.
      Techno Commercial Viability Issues
      The Maruti EV project had already faced multiple delays in the past. Though there is no update from Maruti Suzuki, ET’s sources have confirmed that the company has decided to halt the project due to “techno-commercial viability issues”. The WagonR Electric was going to have considerable number of imported components which would have led to increase in its costing.
      With the increase in costs, Maruti wasn’t sure if the pricing of the product could be appropriate for it to become a big number churner. Most Maruti products manage good monthly sales of 3-4K units or more. Hence, Maruti didn’t want to bring in the WagonR EV if it would have been able to manage just triple digit sales.
      Maruti WagonR electric test mules in Nov 2018
      Interestingly, Toyota was also planning on an EV for India which would have been based on the Maruti EV, however with the discontinuation of WagonR EV, the Toyota’s project also will get shelved. As per earlier report, Maruti had plans to launch WagonR electric at Rs 12 lakhs. Interestingly, Tata launched an electric SUV at Rs 14 lakhs last year.
      Journey Till Now
      Maruti had started the WagonR electric project in 2018 by commencing testing on 50 units of WagonR which were based on the model sold in Japan. Later in 2019, Maruti built new prototypes too which were based on the Indian WagonR and continued with testing.
      Way Ahead
      While the WagonR project has been shelved, Maruti will still be looking forward to bringing in an electric car for the Indian market later in the future. We expect that the new Maruti EV for Indian market will now come around 2023 and it might land up being a cross-over or an SUV, considering the growing liking of Indian customers for those body types.
      In the meanwhile, Suzuki has set up a dedicated Lithium-ion battery plant in Gujarat which shall start operations around mid-2021. This plant will help Suzuki to plan on full-hybrid and EVs in the future, and additionally provide the cost-advantage through heavy localization of components.
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      2021 RE Himalayan Tripper Navigation Display Unit Detailed In New Spy Shots

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      2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan
      Tripper Navigation feature is expected to be offered in future Royal Enfield models like the new-gen Classic 350

      Royal Enfield Himalayan will soon be given a mid-life facelift later this year. Test mules of the updated adventure tourer has been spotted on a couple of occasions in the past month. Among other updates, the most prominent inclusion to the 2021 Himalayan is going to be the app-based Tripper Navigation system.
      The latest spy image clearly shows the instrument cluster with an extra pod which is presumably the smartphone-based Tripper Navigation. It offers turn-by-turn navigation to riders with locations entered on their phone. This system was first introduced in the recently launched Meteor 350.
      Himalayan Tripper
      This Tripper Navigation is expected to be offered in other Royal Enfield models such as Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 later. Images of the test mule show the Himalayan wearing a Lake Blue colour scheme which is on offer since the BS6 update last year.
      The latest iteration of Himalayan is not expected to witness any massive updates both in terms of its design and specifications. Expect a minor price bump, due to the addition of this new feature.
      2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan
      Specs
      This 2021 iteration of Himalayan might receive a more refined engine. It is powered by a BS6 compliant 411cc single-cylinder fuel-injected motor which generated 24.3 bhp and 32 Nm of peak torque. This unit is paired with a 5-speed gearbox. It will be interesting to see if Royal Enfield decides to elevate its output since, as of now, its returns are very modest for an engine of that capacity.
      Its equipment list is likely to be identical to the current model. Though Royal Enfield might throw in a few extra colour options. Currently, the bikemaker offers as many as six paint options namely- Rock Red, Gravel Gray, Granite Black, Snow White and Lake Blue. The adventure motorcycle is offered at a starting price of Rs 1.91 lakh and goes up to Rs 1.96 lakh (both prices ex-showroom).
      Other RE models in pipeline
      As far as its launch is concerned, the updated Himalayan is expected to hit showrooms during the first quarter of 2021 itself. In fact, Royal Enfield has a plethora of new launches lined up for this year as the company had earlier revealed its intentions of introducing one new model every quarter for the next seven years. The updated Himalayan will be followed by the new generation model of Classic which is also expected to receive the Tripper Navigation.
      Later towards the middle of 2021, the Chennai-based bikemaker is expected to launch the facelifted 650 twins- Interceptor and Continental GT. Royal Enfield has also been testing its upcoming cruiser KX650 quite extensively in the past few months. It will be based on the same 650cc platform as Interceptor and Continental GT.
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