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      986-HP 2021 Ferrari SF90 Spider Is a 211-MPH Hybrid Droptop

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      Ferrari has announced that the hybrid all-wheel-drive SF90 Stradale will be getting a retractable-hardtop variant.
      The SF90 Spider is powered by a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8 with three electric motors and produces 986 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque.
      It’ll go on sale in the U.S. toward the end of next year.
      In 2013, the 950-hp LaFerrari, Ferrari’s first hybrid, arrived along with other electrically assisted hypercars from McLaren and Porsche. Seven years later, the hybrid that’s currently dominating the Italian supercar maker’s lineup is the 986-hp SF90 Stradale plug-in-hybrid supercar. Ferrari is announcing today that the SF90 will be available as a Spider variant with a retractable hard top that, when stowed, keeps the same styling profile as the coupe.

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      A 796-hp 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 is still at the heart of the SF90 Spider, which gets assistance from three electric motors—two on the front axle and one between the engine and transmission—that add an additional 217 ponies, making the droptop’s total power output 986 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque. An eight-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox and an all-wheel-drive system help send the Spider to 62 mph in an estimated 2.5 seconds with a top speed of 211 mph—the same figures as the SF90 Stradale coupe.

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      The SF90 Spider is equipped with a retractable hard top, which can raise and lower in 14 seconds and won’t deform at high speeds like a traditional soft top. To achieve peak downforce, Ferrari added a shut-off Gurney flap in the rear and an active control system that adjusts downforce over the rear axle. To keep air flowing into the engine bay, the intake vents directly behind the roof were adjusted transversely behind the Spider’s rear screen to account for the retractable hardtop’s stowage compartment.

      Like the Stradale coupe, the SF90 Spider is equipped with touch-sensitive steering wheel buttons that include headlight, windshield wiper, and turn signal controls as well as the 16-inch digital gauge cluster’s controls. Head-up display is standard, and the lightweight, track-focused Assetto Fiorano handling package is also available on the Spider, which gives it a unique livery, and adds Multimatic spool-valve dampers, carbon fiber, and sticky Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 rubber.
      The 2021 Ferrari SF90 Spider will arrive in the U.S. toward the end of next year starting at the equivalent of $558,000.
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      2022 Honda Civic Will be Quite the Looker, Debuts November 17

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      Honda has given a first look at the 2022 Civic sedan, and it’s an inviting redesign.
      The car, in prototype form, will be revealed during a Twitch live stream on Tuesday, November 17, at 9:45 p.m. ET.
      The 2022 Honda Civic will go on sale in spring 2021, starting in the low-$20,000 range.
      You’ll be inclined to swipe right on the 2022 Honda Civic when you see it because the 11th-generation sedan will be much more attractive than its somewhat awkward-looking predecessor. Honda will unveil a prototype of the next Civic during a live stream on Twitch on November 17 at 9:45 p.m. ET.

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      Honda will only offer the 2022 Civic in sedan (which we’re seeing here) and hatchback forms, discontinuing the two-door coupe models. The next-gen car will have a better looking athletic and angular design, which reminds us of the newly redesigned 2021 Acura TLX, which is getting a 355-hp high-performance Type S model. The prototype version, which we’ll see before the production-ready car, features a gloss black grille with a chrome Honda badge and gloss black wheels along with an integrated lip spoiler in the rear and dual oval exhaust pipes.

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      We don’t know much about the new Civic’s powertrains, but Honda has confirmed that the 2022 lineup will include sedan, hatchback, Si, and Type R models, meaning there will be varying power levels from various four-cylinder engines. They’ll ride on a newer version of the current Civic’s platform, and a manual transmission should be standard (#SavetheManuals).
      The 2022 Honda Civic will arrive in the U.S. in the spring, and pricing is expected to start in the low-$20,000 range.
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      2021 Indian Motorcycle Range Launch Price Rs 15 L To Rs 44 L – Bookings Open

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      2021 Indian Scout Bobber Twenty
      Indian Motorcycle is known for heavily built bobbers popularly referred to as ‘choppers’ in the USA

      Indian Motorcycle has finally introduced its updated 2021 lineup in India along with each model’s price. A few weeks ago the American bikemaker revealed its updated lineup for 2021, however, the company has revealed the prices now. Along with this, bookings of the new bikes have also commenced.
      All bikes now comply with the latest BS6 emission norms. Interested customers can book their favourite Indian motorcycle through their nearby dealerships at a token amount Rs 2,00,000. Currently, the American brand has its dealerships in New Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh and Kochi.
      2021 Indian Motorcycle Range, Prices, Colours
      Polaris-owned Indian Motorcycle set foot in India in 2014 and since then has been offering its products as direct imports via the CBU route. In its updated range, the company will be offering all motorcycles under its wing which includes the likes of Chief, Scout, Chieftain, Roadmaster, FTR 1200 and Vintage range of bikes. In addition to these, the manufacturer has also added Roadmaster Limited, Chief Vintage Dark Horse and Scout Bobber Twenty to its latest product range.
      Scout Range
      The range starting Scout Bobber is priced at INR 15,67,367 and is available in as many as eight colours namely Thunder Black, Thunder Black Smoke, Burnt Orange Metallic, Thunder Black Azure Crystal, White Smoke, Alumina Jade Smoke, Maroon Metallic Smoke and Indy Red. Scout is offered at a price of INR 16,04,664 and is available in three single-tone colour options and four dual-tone colour options. These include Thunder Black, Deepwater Metallic and White Smoke in single-tone options.
      2021 Indian Roadmaster
      While for dual-tone options one gets to choose from Maroon Metallic over Crimson Metallic, Arizona Turquoise/Pearl White, Blue Slate Metallic/Cobra Silver, & Stealth Gray/Thunder Black. The top-end Scout Bobber Twenty has been pegged at INR 16,20,702 and is available in Sagebrush Smoke, Stealth Gray, Thunder Black Smoke and Thunder Black, colour options.
      Cruiser & Bagger Range
      The Cruiser range of bikes includes Indian Vintage and Indian Vintage Dark Horse which have been priced at INR 25,81,832 and INR 26,63,105. The former is offered in Crimson Metallic and Deep Water/Dirt Track Tan paint schemes whereas the latter comes in Thunder Black Smoke colour scheme.
      Indian Motorcycles
      Price Rs, Ex-sh
      Scout
      16,04,664
      Scout Bobber
      15,67,367
      Scout Bobber Twenty
      16,20,702
      Vintage
      25,81,832
      Vintage Dark Horse
      26,63,105
      Springfield
      33,06,094
      Springfield Dark Horse
      29,23,352
      Chieftain
      31,67,937
      Chieftain Dark Horse
      33,29,286
      Chieftain Limited
      33,54,126
      Roadmaster
      43,21,031
      Roadmaster Dark Horse
      43,14,840
      Roadmaster Limited
      43,96,093
      Going further upwards comes the Bagger range of bikes which includes Springfield, Springfield Dark Horse, Chieftain, Chieftain Dark Horse and Chieftain Limited. The Springfield and Springfield Dark Horse come at a price of INR 33,06,094 and INR 29,23,352 respectively. Whereas Chieftain, Chieftain Dark Horse and Chieftain Limited are offered at a price tag of INR 31,67,937; INR 33,29,286 and INR 33,54,126.
      Touring Range
      The Touring Range is the most premium range of Indian Motorcycle introduced till now. It consists of Roadmaster, Roadmaster Dark Horse and Roadmaster Limited and has been priced at INR 43,21,031; INR 43,14,840 and INR 43,96,093 respectively. Prices of FTR 1200 series and Challenger range of bikes are yet to be announced formally and are expected to be revealed in the coming months.
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      2021 Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT Debuts – India Launch Likely In 2021

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      2021 Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT
      2021 Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT mid-segment ADV has been in Australia ahead of India launch next year

      Suzuki Motorcycles has launched its mid-segment Adventure motorcycle V-Strom 650 XT in Australia in its latest avatar. Barring a few minor cosmetics and the emission update, nothing major has been changed in the new V-Strom 650 XT. Visually the bike remains identical to its predecessor except for new colour options.
      The adventure tourer now gets three new colour schemes to choose from. These include a full-black paint with a red beak, white colour with gold rims on wheels and silver paint with blue rims and highlights. Visually the bike remains the same as its outgoing model.

      BS6 Powertrain Details
      A major update has been rendered to its powertrain as it complies with the latest Euro-5 emission norms. This makes its path clear for an India launch as Euro-5 norms are equivalent to BS6 standards in India.
      It still draws its power from a 645cc, liquid-cooled, V-Twin motor that produces an output of 70 bhp at 8,800 rpm and 62Nm of peak torque at 6,500rpm. These figures are almost identical to its predecessor.

      This unit is paired to a six-speed gearbox. The latest iteration of the ADV is also equipped with Suzuki’s Low RPM to assist system that essentially minimises engine stalling by automatically tuning the idle speed at low revs.
      Hardware
      Dynamics of the ADV also remain identical to the outgoing model. It rolls on 19-inch front and 17-inch rear spoke wheels wrapped in tubeless Bridgestone Battlax Adventure A40 tires. Suspension duties are carried out by 43mm telescopic forks at front and link-type preload adjustable monoshock at rear.

      Anchoring duties are relied on twin 320mm discs at front with twin-piston calipers and a single 260mm disc at rear with a single-piston caliper. It weighs an identical 216 kg in its latest iteration.
      Design & Features
      It features an eye-grabbing styling that features a stepped-up seat, a sloping fuel tank with extensions, a raised transparent windscreen and an upswept windscreen. In terms of equipment, it receives a semi-digital instrument console, a smartphone charger, an all-LED lighting setup, a plastic sump guard and handguards.

      It also gets a 12-V DC accessory power outlet. Apart from these, it also receives a bunch of electronics such as dual-channel ABS, three-stage switchable traction control as standard.
      In Australia, the new V-Strom 650 XT has been pegged at a price of AUD 13,490 which is equivalent to Rs 7.32 lakh in Indian currency. When launched in India, it is expected to carry a price tag of around Rs 7.60 lakh (ex-showroom, India) which is Rs 25,000 costlier than the outgoing model. It is expected to be launched in India early next year. More

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      Rivian R1T Electric Pickup Starts at $75,000, R1S SUV Slightly Higher

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      The Rivian R1T electric pickup Launch Edition will be priced starting at $75,000, with the R1S Launch Edition SUV to start at $77,500.
      Both Launch Editions will offer 300-plus miles of range, Rivian said, although an optional 400-mile battery pack for the R1T will be out in January 2022.
      Deliveries start in June 2021 for the R1T and in August for the R1S, while lower-cost trim levels with less range will be coming in January 2022.
      While Rivian’s R1T electric pickup has made the auto show rounds and even transported the support crew for Ewan McGregor’s Long Way Up TV show, we only had an estimate of the truck’s starting price. Now Rivian has announced initial pricing for its upcoming electric pickup and SUV, starting with Launch Edition models that will offer 300-plus miles of range.

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      The 2021 R1T pickup will be priced at $75,000, with deliveries to customers to start in June 2021, and the 2021 R1S SUV will cost $77,500 and go out to customers in August. The online configurator for existing reservation holders will go live on November 16, Rivian said. For the general public (i.e., those who haven’t yet put down a deposit on a Rivian), it will unlock a week later, on November 23.

      Interior of Launch Edition with Adventure package.
      Rivian

      The Launch Edition models get a premium Adventure package that includes a panoramic all-glass roof, 4G Wi-Fi capability for over-the-air updates, and a 1000-lumen flashlight in the driver’s door. In keeping with the “Adventure” name, it also includes an Off-Road Upgrade package with a powered tonneau cover (for the R1T), an onboard air compressor, and a reinforced underbody shield.
      All Rivian vehicles will get Driver+, a hands-free driver-assist suite, at no extra cost; it will let the vehicle “automatically steer, adjust speed, and change lanes on your command,” Rivian said, although the company emphasized it requires the driver’s full attention at all times.
      Slightly more affordable R1T and R1S Explore models feature a manual tonneau cover (on the R1T) and matte black cabin trim. These will start reaching customers in January 2022, with a starting price of $67,500 for the pickup and $70,000 for the SUV, and the same 300-plus-mile claimed range.
      Another feature available in January 2022 will be a 400-mile battery pack for the R1T. At that same time, a lower-priced R1S and R1T with a 250-plus-mile battery pack will be coming.
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      Honda CB350 Owner Test Rides The New Meteor 350 – First Impressions

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      Image – Abhinav Bhatt
      Creator of some of the most viewed videos on Honda CB350, has shared his first impressions about the Meteor 350

      After posting a series of videos on Honda H’ness CB350, YouTuber Abhinav Bhatt has now got his hands on a brand new Royal Enfield Meteor 350. He will be reviewing the motorcycle in the coming days and compare it with CB350. The idea is to share key insights that will be helpful to users.
      Patiala to Delhi on Meteor 350
      The Meteor 350 used in this review is the top-spec Supernova variant in Blue colour. It belongs to one of Abhinav’s friend, who owns multiple Royal Enfield dealerships in Patiala, Punjab. The motorcycle has been given to Abhinav for around a week’s time, so that he can test it extensively just like he did with Honda CB350.
      Before starting the journey, the YouTuber provides his first impressions about the motorcycle. Meteor 350 has a low seat height, which would be useful in both city traffic as well as long distance touring. The motorcycle comes with barrel style grips and angled levers, both of which are quite comfortable. The overall comfort level is also enhanced with the sweptback handle bars.
      The instrument pod looks clutter free and information displayed is clearly visible. It displays a range of information such as odometer / tripmeter, low fuel indicator, low battery, gear indicator, ABS, and left & right turn indictors. However, it does not show fuel economy and available range, which can be accessed on Honda CB350.
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      How to use Meteor 350’s ‘tripper’ navigation system is also shown in this review. One just needs to download the Royal Enfield App and follow on-screen instructions to connect their mobile phone with the tripper screen display unit. Once connected, users need to enter the details of their journey. The on-board navigation display comes handy when a user does not have a mobile holder.
      The motorcycle has been equipped with some accessories such as exhaust add-on and crash guard. There are several other official accessories offered with Meteor 350. This makes it easier to customize the ride, as per your specific tastes and preferences.
      Meteor 350 first ride
      According to Abhinav, Meteor 350 is almost completely devoid of vibrations. This is quite similar to that of Honda CB350. The seat has an ergonomic bucket design and the cushioning is also quite comfortable. The suspension is softer than CB350, something that is helpful when negotiating bumps on the road. The throttle response is pretty good and the engine delivers tractable power with good torque spread. Abhinav also seems impressed with the throaty exhaust note of Meteor 350.
      Abhinav will be posting more videos on Meteor 350 in the coming days. The info can be useful to folks who may be planning to buy a 350 cc cruiser motorcycle. More

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      Tata Taureo, Epiq, Spyk Registered – New SUV, MPV, Electric Car Names?

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      Tata Motors has plans to launch multiple new cars in India by 2022 – Including new SUVs, MPV and electric car

      Aiming to provide more options to customers, Tata Motors will be launching several new products in the near future. More than a dozen new cars are expected to be launched, which will be utilizing either the OMEGA or ALFA platforms. While there isn’t much info available about these new Tata cars right now, some names have been revealed in the trademark applications filed by the company.
      Tata Motors new cars trademarked names
      A total of three names have been revealed – Taureo, Epiq and Spyk. These names are expected to be used for the company’s new sedan, an MPV and a midsize SUV (codename Blackbird) that will rival the likes of Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos.
      Some of these names could also be used for the upcoming range of electric cars from Tata Motors. However, we will have to wait for some more time to know the exact timeline for the launch of these new models.
      Tata’s new MPV is likely to be based on ALFA platform and it is possible that it could be launched as Tata Taureo. The new MPV is expected to be powered by a 1.5 litre diesel and petrol engine from Nexon. Its primary rival will be Maruti Suzuki Ertiga, which is currently the top selling MPV in the country.
      Future Tata Car Names – Taureo, EPIQ, SPYK
      Tata Motors new sedan and SUV
      There are talks that Tata Motors is working on a new 1.5-litre petrol motor that will be used for its upcoming sedan and midsize SUV. Both of these will be based on the ALFA platform. Tata is also working to launch the next-gen variants of its current bestsellers, Nexon, Tiago and Tigor.
      Products that have already been revealed and are expected to be launched next year include the Gravitas 7-seater SUV and HBX micro SUV. The former is expected by March next year, while HBX will be launched sometime later in 2021.
      Tata Electric Cars
      With demand for electric cars set to rise as the EV ecosystem grows in India; Tata Motors has plans to launch multiple new electric cars in different price brackets, starting from as low as Rs 8 lakhs. Even today, Nexon EV is the best selling electric car in India. And Tata would want to remain at the top of EV sales charts with regular new launches. They have plans to launch HBX EV, Altroz EV, Blackbird EV
      With growing preference for made in India products, Tata Motors has registered strong sales in recent months. Some products like Nexon and Altroz are also gaining popularity owing to their 5-star safety rating in Global NCAP crash tests. In October, Tata Motors sold a total of 23,600 units, which is a 99 month high. YoY growth is a whopping 79.20%, as compared to 13,169 units sold in October last year. More

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      2021 Acura NSX Adds to Its Heritage Paint Colors

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      Acura has revealed the 2021 NSX hybrid supercar in Long Beach Blue, a $1000 option.
      The NSX is powered by a twin-turbo V-6 paired with three electric motors, which combine for a total output of 573 horsepower.
      The 2021 Acura NSX will arrive next year starting at $159,495.
      Acura is adding Long Beach Blue to the its list of heritage paint colors on the NSX hybrid supercar, which also includes Berlina Black and Indy Yellow. The bright blue was a rare exterior paint job on the first-generation cars, and it’ll cost an additional $1000 on the 2021 NSX.

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      A wide range of bright colors is available on the Acura NSX, including Indy Yellow and Thermal Orange, which are also $1000 options, and the new long Beach Blue joins the group to represent the Grand Prix of Long Beach, which Acura currently sponsors. In 2019, a factory-spec NSX lapped the course in 1:35.7, taking the production car lap record.

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      2020 Acura NSX

      The Acura NSX is powered by a 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V-6 paired with three electric motors that produces 573 horsepower. Power is routed to all four wheels through a nine-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and Acura’s Super Handling all-wheel-drive system (SH-AWD). During Car and Driver testing, a 2017 model launched to 60 mph in 2.9 seconds on its way to a 11.1-second quarter mile at 126 mph.
      The 2021 Acura NSX is available to order now starting at $159,495, and they’ll arrive at the start of next year. The new Long Beach Blue paint job will cost an additional $1000.
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