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      How to Watch the 2022 Honda Civic Debut on Twitch

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      Honda will hold the live-streamed debut of the 2022 Honda Civic on its Head2Head Twitch channel on Tuesday, November 17, at 8 p.m. ET.
      This will be the 11th-generation Honda Civic, although the vehicle being shown off is officially being called a prototype.
      The 2022 Honda Civic will go on sale in late 2021.
      Instead of the usual live stream on YouTube or Facebook, Honda has decided to unveil the prototype of the 2022 Honda Civic via the video streaming platform Twitch. The service is known more for streaming footage of people playing video games than unveiling new cars. But if you’re an automaker and your car happens to skew to a younger audience as the Civic does, Twitch is the place to be.
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      The digitally streamed festivities will begin on Tuesday, November 17, at 8 p.m. ET on Honda’s Head2Head streaming channel. The actual reveal won’t take place until 9:45 p.m. The event will be hosted by Twitch personalities Rachel Seltzer and MonsterDface, and there will be a live performance by Grammy-nominated artist Cordae.

      2022 Civic Will Have the Looks, Debuts Nov 17

      2022 Civic Type R Gives Preview of 11th-Gen Model

      2022 Honda Civic Hatchback Leaked in Patent Images

      If you’re not sure how Twitch works, not to worry, we’ve embedded the live-stream player above.
      Details about the new 2022 Civic are sparse, but Honda says it will “raise the bar for style, performance, safety, and advanced technology in the compact-car market.” We also know that there will be sedan, hatchback, Si, and Type R models, and a manual transmission will be offered. Honda dropped a teaser video of the Civic prototype on November 12, and you can check it out below while waiting for the Civic to debut on Twitch.
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      Top 20 Two Wheeler Exports Sep 2020 – Boxer, Pulsar, Apache, FZ, Ray

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      Bajaj Pulsar NS 200
      After several months of negative growth, two-wheeler exports have returned positive results in September 2020

      A total of 3,25,859 units were exported, which is YoY gain of 16.31%. Exports during the corresponding period last year stood at 2,80,166 units.
      Among the top ten most exported two-wheelers, eight have registered positive YoY growth. The boom in two-wheeler exports in September can be attributed to improving pandemic situation in global markets and increase in production capacity in India with the lifting of lockdown restrictions.
      Bajaj continues to dominate
      Bajaj may not be the number one two-wheeler manufacturer in domestic market, but it is the undisputed leader in exports. The company has presence in more than 70 countries across Africa, Middle East and Latin America. Its top selling product in international markets is Boxer, which has remained the most exported two-wheeler for a long time.
      Boxer exports in September were 1,01,344 units, which is YoY gain of 9.83%. Exports during September last year were 92,273 units. Boxer’s market share stands at 31.10%.
      Two Wheeler Exports Sep 2020
      At number two is TVS Star City with 49,980 units exported in September. YoY growth is 54.85%, as compared to 32,277 units exported in September last year. TVS Star City is also exported to several global markets across Asia Pacific, Africa and Latin America.
      Bajaj takes the next three spots with Pulsar, Discover and CT. If we sum up the market share of all Bajaj two-wheelers in top five, it works out at 53.71%. This clearly shows the company’s dominance in two-wheeler exports. Pulsar takes the third place with 44,175 units exported in September. YoY growth is 73.41%, as compared to 25,474 units exported in September last year.
      No
      Two Wheeler Exports
      Sep-20
      Sep-19
      1
      Boxer
      1,01,344
      92,273
      2
      Star City
      49,980
      32,277
      3
      Pulsar
      44,175
      25,474
      4
      Discover
      15,536
      12,792
      5
      CT
      13,940
      20,904
      6
      Apache
      9,913
      9,889
      7
      FZ
      9,022
      10,690
      8
      Ray
      6,572
      4,418
      9
      NAVI
      5,452
      1,864
      10
      CB Twister
      4,420
      520
      11
      HF Deluxe
      4,054
      1,688
      12
      NTORQ
      4,051
      3,536
      13
      CB Hornet
      4,037
      2,692
      14
      Platina
      3,924
      4,896
      15
      Splendor
      3,832
      3,544
      16
      Dio
      3,807
      9,854
      17
      GIXXER 155
      3,373
      5,659
      18
      CB Shine
      3,328
      3,840
      19
      SPORT
      3,228
      5,400
      20
      Fascino
      1,960
      180
      21
      650 Twins
      1,679
      2,137
      22
      Crux
      1,476
      402
      23
      Himalayan
      1,474
      590
      24
      Dominar
      1,413
      554
      25
      KTM 200
      1,340
      739
      26
      Burgman
      1,263
      1,832
      27
      Dominar
      1,260
      0
      28
      GIXXER 250
      1,232
      240
      29
      Jive
      1,162
      10
      30
      Victor
      1,120
      1,280
      31
      Xtreme
      1,105
      368
      32
      LIVO
      1,100
      1,800
      33
      SR 50 MT
      1,088
      432
      34
      XPULSE 200
      1,011
      0
      35
      Saluto RX
      1,000
      648
      36
      KTM 390
      966
      843
      37
      GRAZIA
      960
      2,664
      38
      FZ25
      940
      1,864
      39
      Typhoon R 50
      912
      368
      40
      Dream
      910
      950
      41
      BMW 310
      886
      1,616
      42
      SZ
      816
      1,296
      43
      X Blade
      732
      1,407
      44
      Classic 350
      698
      1,061
      45
      Acheiver
      682
      276
      46
      CB Unicorn
      672
      1,296
      47
      KTM
      550
      367
      48
      Activa
      520
      860
      49
      Destini
      504
      488
      50
      R15
      440
      1,388
      –
      Total
      3,25,859
      2,80,166
      Next in the list is Bajaj Discover with 15,536 units exported in September. YoY gain is 21.45%, as compared to 12,792 units exported in September last year. At fifth place is Bajaj CT with exports of 13,940 units. This is the only Bajaj product in top five to register negative YoY growth. As compared to 20,904 units exported in September last year, YoY growth is down by -33.31%.
      Other two-wheelers in top ten include TVS Apache, Yamaha FZ, Yamaha Ray, Honda Navi, and Honda CB Twister. With the exception of FZ, all other two-wheelers have registered positive YoY growth in September.
      Scope for improvement
      Even though overall YoY export growth is positive, close to 50% of two-wheelers have registered negative growth in September. It is possible that two-wheeler exports may improve in the coming months with growing preference for personal transport. How the pandemic situation takes shape in the future will also have a bearing on two-wheeler exports. More

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      New Hyundai Micro UV Spied First Time – Maruti WagonR Electric Rival?

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      Hyundai Micro UV
      Hyundai’s mass market electric car for India is expected to be ready by 2023

      Hyundai has gone on record to state that they are studying the possibility of a mass market EV for India. With the help of its Namyang R&D HQ, Hyundai’s Indian team has already commenced a study to arrive at optimal key parameters (range, power, price, etc) for a mass market EV.
      Hyundai AX1 micro UV spied in Korea
      Prototypes of what could eventually emerge as a mass market electric vehicle for the Asian markets have been spotted on a truck in South Korea. The Venue-style low-mounted headlamps and a prominent grille give away Hyundai’s identity. International media reports claim that these are Hyundai AX1 (codename) micro UV prototypes.
      The camouflaged test mules appear to have near-production body panels. From what we can see, the vehicle features an SUV-ish tall-boy design with a compact footprint. The angular design elements gives the car an interesting and unconventional shape. Finer elements are under wraps but it is reasonable to expect radical design conforming to the brand’s current language.
      Specifications
      The technical details of the new Hyundai AX1 small car are scarce for now but the tall wheels and narrow tyres are indicative of a configuration which is commonly preferred for an electric vehicle.
      Hyundai Micro UV Codenamed AX1 – Rival to Maruti WagonR Electric in India?
      With global automotive markets including India scrambling to adopt electric mobility at the earliest, it would be prudent for any upcoming mass market product to prioritize pure electric powertrain during the development phase even if it has to adopt conventional IC power units at the beginning of its life cycle.
      If the Hyundai AX1 is to be propelled by fossil fuel, then the most likely powertrain candidate is the 1.0-liter three-cylinder unit which is available in both NA and turbocharged guises. As far as electric propulsion system goes, Hyundai is likely to have multiple motor and battery configurations to suit different markets.
      Will it come to India?
      It would be surprising if a car of this size and shape from Hyundai does not make it to India. We expect it to be showcased in the form of a concept at Auto Expo 2022 before its market launch sometime later that year or in 2023. Hyundai’s mass market electric vehicle will be pitted against the upcoming Maruti WagonR EV, Mahindra eKUV100, Citroen sub Rs 8 lakh EV for India, etc.
      Just like Hyundai India’s current mass market products, the upcoming electric vehicle will have over 90% localization in order to achieve a competitive price point. The future is electric and Hyundai knows it very well.
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      New Hero Xtreme 200S BS6 Arrives In Showroom – Detailed Walkaround

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      Image – The Bengal Rider
      New BS6 Hero Xtreme 200S is powered by a 199.6cc engine with oil cooling and XSens Technology

      In October, Hero MotoCorp had launched four new products of Hero Splendor+ Black and Accent, Hero Glamour Blaze, Hero Pleasure+ Platinum and Hero Maestro Edge 125 Stealth. These will help the company boost sales during Diwali 2020.
      Now, the company has launched the new BS6 compliant Xtreme 200S premium motorcycle. In its BS6 guise, the 200S sees some changes in terms of features, colour options and engine and this gets detailed in a walkaround video shot at the Ridhi Hero Howrah showroom and is seen on the Bengal Rider YouTube Channel.
      Features and Colour Options
      The new Hero Xtreme 200S is presented in 3 color schemes of Sports Red, Panther Black and a New Pearl Fadeless White and is now priced at Rs.1.16 lakhs which is higher by around Rs.14,800 over its BS4 counterpart which was priced at Rs.1,00,900.
      The new BS6 Xtreme 200S sits on a diamond type frame and rides on 17 inch alloy wheels fitted with tubeless tyres. It stands 2,062mm in length, 778mm in width and 1,106mm in height with 165mm ground clearance and wheelbase of 1,338mm. Saddle height is at 759mm, fuel tank is of 12.8 liter capacity and kerb weight is at 154.5 kgs.
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      The updated Xtreme 200S receives features such as twin LED headlamp, LED position lamp and LED tail lamp. It gets LED DRLs with black housing and LED back light unit. Its features also include sharp mirrors and an all digital LCD instrument panel with speedo and tacho readings along with gear position indicator and engine malfunction light at the top right hand corner of the screen. The rider can sync the system via Bluetooth and get turn by turn navigation and call alerts on the instrument panel.
      BS6 Engine
      The BS6 compliant engine that now makes its way onto the new Hero Xtreme 200S sees a dip in performance as compared to its BS4 counterpart. The 199.6 cc, single cylinder, 4 stroke, fuel injected, oil cooled engine gets XSens technology and delivers 17.8 hp power at 8,500 rpm and 16.4 Nm torque at 6,500 rpm mated to a 5 speed constant mesh transmission.
      This is 0.3 hp and 0.7 Nm lower than that seen on the BS4 compliant engine. Suspension is via telescopic fork in the front and 7 step adjustable mono shock at the rear while braking is managed via 276mm disc in front and 200mm disc at the rear along with single channel ABS.
      This premium, fully faired motorcycle, for which bookings have opened and deliveries are set to commence soon, competes with the likes of Bajaj Pulsar 180F, 220F, TVS Apache 200, etc. Hero MotoCorp is offering the new 200S with complimentary Road Side Assistance for 1 year with on call support, repair on the spot, tow to nearest Hero service center, fuel delivery in case of fuel run out, flat tyre support, key retrieval support and battery jump start. More

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      Royal Enfield Order Backlog Breaches 125k – Meteor 350 Bookings Cross 8k

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      Image – The Bikers Diary
      Supply chain issues on the vendors’ side have led to rise in number of bookings pending at Royal Enfield

      Royal Enfield has set the ball rolling for introduction of its next-gen models with the launch of Meteor 350 earlier this month. Despite several challenges faced in the form of other OEMs venturing into mid-segment motorcycles, Royal Enfield’s ship has remained steady as the brand holds a commanding position in this space in India.
      However, it is the challenges from within rather than outside which has forced the Chennai-based bikemaker to stay on its toes. During its course of development, the latest offering from Royal Enfield, the Meteor 350, faced several delays primarily due to supply chain issues.
      Current Status of pending bookings
      As of last Thursday, the company’s backlog rose to 1.25 lakhs, over three times in comparison to 40,000 bookings on hold in August 2020. This comes at a time when the manufacturer has seen a recovery in demand. It is evident that the company has been facing supply chain constraints for the past few months which has led to delays in the launch timeline of its several upcoming bikes.
      This backlog has also resulted in an extensive waiting period which is not good news for consumers as well as the company. In an interaction with a website, Royal Enfield CEO, Vinod Dasari claimed that it is not a generic supply chain problem.
      He added that the firm has been facing certain supply issues at its vendors’ end for specific models, without going into details. Dasari further adds that the company has removed some bottlenecks with minor capital expenditure here and there, and is now looking to increase the capacity by about 5 percent this year.
      Possible Way Forward For RE
      According to Siddhartha Lal, MD at Eicher Motors, the parent company of Royal Enfield, the manufacturer has a higher capacity addition target but faces other bottlenecks. Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, the bikemaker sold 60,000 motorcycles in a month on an average. This number rose to 70,000 bookings in October. Lal admits that the company could achieve 100,000 bookings a month in a few years without huge capital and a new plant.
      Eicher Motors’ net profit declined by 40.13 percent YoY to Rs 343 crore for the quarter ended in September while its total revenue stood at Rs 2,134 crore, a 3 percent total degrowth. In the last few years, demand for Royal Enfield bikes has come from Tier 2 as well as Tier 3 and now it wants to emerge victorious in metros as they resume businesses in full flow from the nationwide lockdown. MoM sales volume rose to 11% to 66,891 units in October.
      Royal Enfield has already received over 8,000 bookings for its latest Meteor 350. This bike directly locks horns with Honda’s latest inclusion, H’Ness CB350. The company also recently claimed that it is planning to launch 28 new bikes in the next seven years, i.e., one new bike every quarter. New Meteor 350 is offered in three variants- Fireball, Stellar and SuperNova at a starting price of Rs 1.75 lakh (ex-showroom).
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      Volvo's 'Most Extreme' Crash Test Involves a 100-Foot Drop from a Crane

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      To simulate intense crashes with modern cars, Volvo decided a standard laboratory test was not powerful enough. The solution? Gravity.
      Volvo thus dropped 10 new cars (sad!) from a crane over an impact site that was ready with video cameras and a bunch of Swedish first responders, who then tried to access the passenger cabins with the Jaws of Life.
      Lessons learned will be made available to first responders around the world.

      If nothing else, Volvo knows how to get our attention when it comes to safety issues. The latest example is a series of crash tests involving 10 new Volvo vehicles. But, unlike controlled laboratory tests with high-speed cameras and dummies, these tests involved a crane—and cameras, because who doesn’t want to see what happens when cars are dropped from 30 meters (98 feet) in the air?

      Volvo Is Sharing 50 Years of Accident Analysis

      Volvo to Put In-Car Cameras in All Models

      Volvo didn’t just drop these vehicles to rack up millions of video views. Instead, the tests were done in partnership with first responders in Sweden to learn better how to extract people from a totally damaged vehicle in the shortest possible time. Volvo said dropping the vehicles allowed the engineers to re-create the “most extreme crashes, beyond what can be simulated with ordinary crash testing.”

      Volvo

      Despite the vertical aspect, Volvo said the drops are a good way to understand how vehicles crumble in “single-car accidents at very high speed, accidents whereby a car hits a truck at high speed, or accidents whereby a car takes a severe hit from the side.”
      Volvo smashed up modern cars because, it said, first responders who test their tools on cars in junkyards might not be learning best practices. Even though in the U.S. the average age of a car on the road is 12 years, old models aren’t totally representative of the vehicles that may be involved in today’s crashes. In other words, first responders need to understand the difference between how a 2005 Honda Civic, say, and a 2020 Volvo XC40 respond to the jaw of life.
      In the extreme situations the falling tests were meant to simulate, vehicle occupants are likely to be in pretty rough shape, and not wasting any time on figuring out how to best open the deformed metal can provide more minutes in the “golden hour,” that short window of time first responders know they have to get people from an accident site to the hospital.

      Volvo

      But back to the cars falling 100 feet through the air. Volvo says everything it has learned from these crashes and the tests the on-site first responders did with their tools will be put into a report that will be made free to access for other rescue workers, removing the need for others to drop cars from a crane. Until they come up with their own reasoning to do so, anyway.
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      India-Made Pravaig Extinction Mk1 Electric Car Debut Next Month

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      Pravaig Extinction Electric Car
      The Pravaig Extinction Mk1 will be revealed later this year with launch sometime in late 2021

      In global markets, while Tesla is a leader in the electric vehicle segment with models such as Model 3, Model S, Model X and Roadster, electric vehicle technology in India is still in its nascent stage. However, automakers such as Hyundai, MG and Tata Motors have the Kona, ZS EV and Nexon EV respectively in this segment and several other electric cars are being tested. Even as these mainstream automakers make their entry into the electric vehicle segment, there are also some startups making inroads into this cleaner and greener electric vehicle space.
      Pravaig Extinction Mk1 features
      Earlier this year, Bangalore-based mobility startup Pravaig Dynamics had revealed details of the new electric car called Pravaig Extinction Mk1 which the company expects to put on the global map. It is an electric car which is set for a reveal next month, and launch date scheduled for sometime in 2021.

      Extinction Mk1 sports a two door coupe design with a swooping roof line while in its production stance it will come in as a 4 door electric sedan. It will receive a low slung profile, projector LED headlamps, well designed front bumper and sleek LED strips connecting both headlamps with a similar LED bar connecting the tail lamps as well with side indicators on fenders.
      The electric car will also see ‘Pravaig’ lettering on the rear and will ride on multi spoke alloy wheels. It will also come in with disc brakes at the front and rear while multiple drive modes. Regenerative braking and smartphone connectivity would also be among its features.

      Pravaig Extinction Mk1 504km range planned
      As per the company’s website, Pravaig Extinction Mk1 could draw its power via a 96 kWh li-ion battery pack. It will generate output of little over 200 hp and will have a top speed of 196 km/h and an electric range up to 504 km. This range, if proved correct at the time of launch will make it the longest range electric car in the Indian market.
      It will also come in with fast charging facility with up to 80 percent charge in 30 minutes. The company could also introduce Mk1 in a range of variants with varying battery packs offering different levels of performance.

      Launch Date, Pricing & Availability
      No fixed date of launch has been revealed though a late 2021 launch is what is estimated. Pravaig Extinction Mk1 has a sales projection of 250 units per year and will be sold in Delhi and Bangalore for a start. It will then be extended for sale in cities such as Mumbai, Chennai, and Hyderabad. No prices have been announced as on date as the company is looking at a leasing model.
      As is seen with other automakers, Pravaig Dynamics does not plan to set up any dealership or showroom but will instead offer the Extinction Mk1 via the online platform with service stations planned in metro cities. More

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      2021 Honda Scoopy 110cc Scooter Unveiled – Delivers 59 kmpl Mileage

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      2021 Honda Scoopy
      2021 Honda Scoopy new generation scooter makes global debut – Has been launched in Indonesia

      One of the popular scooters in Indonesia, Honda Scoopy has sold more than 4.5 million units since the time it was launched in the country in 2010. Honda has now launched the next-gen model that comes with a range of cosmetic upgrades and new features. It is available at a starting price of IDR 19.95 million, approximately INR 1.05 lakh.
      Design and features
      2021 Honda Scoopy is a lot more attractive in comparison to its predecessor. It has been designed in accordance with the styling needs of the fashion conscious young generation. A range of visual enhancements have been incorporated such as the oval shaped headlamp and tail lamp and splashier rear indicators. The new headlamp is also functionally relevant, as it comes with LED projector lighting system.

      Next-gen Honda Scoopy is being offered in four variants, Sporty, Fashion, Stylish and Prestige. Each variant has its unique colour options such as Prestige white and black, Stylish brown and red, Fashion blue and cream and Sporty red and black.
      Talking about comfort and convenience, new Scoopy gets a large 15.4 litre utility storage space beneath the seat. A USB charger has been added to the console box, allowing users to charge their mobile devices without the need for an additional adapter. Other key features include multi-function hook at the front and side stand indicator.
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      In terms of safety & security, new Scoopy has been equipped with smart keys that offer answer back feature and anti-theft alarm. It also gets tubeless tyres and brake lock lever.
      Scoopy engine
      Powering Honda Scoopy is latest generation 110 cc, SOHC, programmed fuel injection engine that is capable of delivering 9 PS of max power at 7,500 rpm and 9.3 Nm of peak torque at 5,500 rpm. It comes with eSP (enhanced Smart Power), which not only boosts performance but also improves fuel efficiency. The scooter also gets ACG starter, which ensures smooth engine starts without the usual spluttering sound.

      Another great feature is the advanced Idling Stop System (ISS) that turns the engine off when it is idle for more than 3 seconds. To restart, the user just needs to rev the accelerator. New Scoopy comes with a larger fuel tank that can hold 4.2 litres. As per EURO 3 testing standards, new Scoopy can travel 59 km per litre when used with ISS.
      The scooter’s improved performance is also made possible with the new eSAF frame. The new frame offers multiple benefits such as better ergonomics, improved agility to tackle city traffic and lightweight for enhanced fuel efficiency.

      It is not certain if Scoopy will be launched in the Indian market. Honda already has the top selling Activa in its portfolio, so, there’s limited possibility. More