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      Yamaha FZS-FI V3 Vintage Edition Launch Price Rs 1.10 Lakh

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      Yamaha FZS-FI V3 Vintage Edition
      The new Vintage Edition of Yamaha FZS-FI V3 will be made available in showrooms from 1st week of December 2020

      More than a decade ago the 150-160cc segment of bikes was blossoming in the Indian market with Bajaj Pulsar 150 and TVS Apache RTR 160 dominating this space. At the same time, Yamaha was able to carve out a niche space for itself within this segment when it introduced the FZ.
      Yamaha’s marketing team gave it a fancy pseudonym as ‘lord of the streets’ which it carried very well with its road presence thanks to its unique design. With its stylish looks and comfortable ride, it found places in many consumers’ garages. Come 2020, the naked roadster is in its second generation and still a very potent buy.
      Yamaha FZS FI
      Ex-sh, Delhi Price Rs
      Standard
      1,04,700
      Dark Knight
      1,07,700
      Vintage
      1,09,700
      Updated Design
      Now, in order to expand FZ’s legacy, Yamaha has introduced a special ‘Vintage Edition’ of FZS-FI V3. It gets the same style and DNA of the FZ brand song with some cosmetic and feature upgrades. The most notable highlight is the timeless vintage graphics on its body panels.
      The vintage look is further accentuated by a new leather finish single piece Two Level seat in tan brown shade. The seat with its excellent fit and cushioning works well for an upright and relaxed riding position.
      Yamaha FZS-FI V3 Vintage Edition
      Additionally, the pillion seat has a 16% larger seating surface area, is 26 mm wider in the hip area and is 5mm thicker for added comfort. A newly designed muffler protector adds to the bike’s sharp design. Otherwise, the bike is very much similar to the standard model which in its current iteration gets a new split LED headlight. Also, lower engine fairing has been introduced to reduce mud and dirt splatter. The engine cowl also enhances the bike’s sporty appeal.
      New Features on board
      Another major update is the addition of Yamaha’s in-house developed “Yamaha Motorcycle Connect X” application which allows smartphones to be connected to the bike via Bluetooth. It provides various utilities such as Riding History, Locate my Bike, E-Lock, Hazard, parking record and phone-related feature of Answer Back. It also comes with a negative LCD instrument cluster panel which has a black background and white lettering and provides several pieces of information.
      Mechanical Details
      Mechanical aspect of the bike remains identical to the standard bike, it still draws its power from a 149cc SOHC, air-cooled, single-cylinder fuel-injected motor which puts out 12.4 PS of power at 7250 rpm and a peak torque of 13.6 Nm at 5,500 rpm.
      Suspension is taken care of by telescopic forks at front and a 7-Step Adjustable Monocross Suspension at rear. Anchoring is handled by 282mm and 220mm discs at front and rear respectively assisted by a single-channel ABS. It gets 17-inch wheels with 100/80-17M and 140/60R17M/C sections of tyres respectively.
      Vintage Edition of Yamaha FZS-FI V3 has been priced at Rs. 1,09,700/- (Ex-Showroom Delhi). The new variant will start reaching Yamaha showrooms from the first week of December 2020. It is 5k more expensive than the standard colour options and Rs 2k more expensive than the Dark Knight edition. More

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      Bajaj Motorcycle Sales Grows 12% In Nov 2020 – Pulsar, Avenger, CT, Platina

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      Image – MRD Vlogs
      Bajaj Auto has posted positive two wheeler sales both in domestic and global markets

      Auto sales have noted a surge in domestic markets over the past few months following a long spate of dismal performance. Bajaj Auto Limited has revealed their sales figures for the month of November 2020 wherein it can be seen that two wheeler sales increased substantially, both in domestic markets and were exports were concerned.
      Two Wheeler Sales
      Bajaj Two wheeler sales in India increased 7 percent to 1,88,196 units in Nov 2020, up from 1,76,337 units sold in November 2019. Exports on the other hand noted an 18 percent growth to 1,96,797 units, as against 1,67,109 units shipped in the same month of the previous year thus taking total sales of two wheelers up 12 percent to 3,84,993 units. Motorcycle sales were dominated by Pulsar, CT, Platina, Avenger, Dominar.
      Bajaj Auto Sales Nov 2020
      Where the company’s commercial vehicles were concerned, sales suffered de-growth both in terms of domestic sales and exports. Domestic sales dipped as much as 66 percent to 10,737 units while exports fell 6 percent to 26,510 units.
      Taking total commercial vehicle sales down 38 percent to 37,247 units in the past month as against 59,777 units sold in November 2019. Total sales of the company increased 5 percent to 4,22,240 units in November 2020, up from 4,03,223 units sold in November 2019.
      Year to Date Sales
      When assessing year to date sales during the period April to November 2020, Bajaj Auto Limited suffered de-growth both in terms of domestic sales and exports and in the case of two wheelers and commercial vehicles.
      Bajaj Auto Sales Apr-Nov 2020
      Two wheeler sales fell 23 percent in India to 11,93,002 units in the 8 month period of 2020, down from 15,51,139 units sold in the same period of 2019. Exports on the other hand fell 18 percent to 10,26,675 units thus taking total sales of two wheelers down 21 percent to 22,19,677 units in the April to November 2020 period down from 28,09,266 units sold in the same period of the previous year.
      Commercial vehicle sales also suffered de-growth both in terms of domestic sales and exports. Domestic sales dipped 80 percent to 51,940 units, down from 2,61,645 units while exports fell 26 percent to 1,59,101 units in the April to November 2020 period down from 2,16,325 units sold in the same period of 2019 thus taking total sales down 56 percent to 2,11,041 units
      YTD two wheeler and commercial vehicle sales of Bajaj Auto Limited thus dipped 26 percent to 24,30,718 units. Domestic sales stood at 12,44,942 units, down 31 percent as against 18,12,784 units sold in April to November 2019 while exports dipped 20 percent to 11,85,776 units as against 14,74,412 units sold in the same period of the previous year. More

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      Mahindra e2o Electric Modified – Now Faster Than Tata Nexon EV

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      Image – Hemank Dabhade
      Mahindra e2o is no longer on sale and has been officially discontinued by the company

      Known for its expertise in transforming fossil fuel cars into pure electric vehicles, Northway Motorsport has created the fastest electric car in the country. This is something new because when talking about entry-level electric cars, the focus is usually on range and charging time. The automotive firm also specializes in carrying out tweaks that enhance the range of existing electric cars.
      For this project, an old Mahindra e2o has been used. As may be recalled, the e2o was discontinued and replaced with the larger e2o Plus in 2016. The automotive firm has also given a new name to its modified car by adding ‘Type-R’ suffix.
      Mahindra e2o Type-R by Hemank Dabhade
      Speed comparison with other electric cars
      Although the exact details of the modification have not been revealed, the firm has claimed that its Mahindra e2o Type-R custom car can achieve top speed of 160 kmph. This is double the speed of existing Mahindra e2o Plus that has top speed of 80 kmph.
      e2o Type-R also beats other electric cars in India such as Mahindra eVerito (86 kmph), Tata Tigor EV (80 kmph), and Tata Nexon EV (120 kmph). e2o Type-R is also faster than MG ZS EV (140 kmph) and Hyundai Kona Electric (155 kmph), which are imported as CKDs and assembled in India. Effectively making this the fastest electric car in India.

      Modified e2o Type-R delivers 750 Nm of torque at wheels and has been equipped with 4-speed semi-automatic gearbox. Even when the vehicle has been redesigned for speed, it is still cost effective at just Rs 1 per kilometre.
      Northway Motorsport has also said that most of the components used in this modification project have been sourced from within the country. The modified car meets OEM standards in terms of quality of parts and fitment.

      Key upgrades
      Some of the key hardware changes include 6 pot brakes, drilled and slotted rotors, adjustable suspension, 9J forged wheels, and stretch fit low profile tyres. The car has also been equipped with internet connected smart features that can be accessed via an app or voice controls.
      Mahindra e2o Type-R also gets a stylish makeover with changes such as black mesh grille and eye-catchy fluorescent yellow strips at top of the grille and on front bumper. On the inside, upgrades include a large floating touchscreen infotainment system and bucket seats.

      This modification project is non-commercial and has been carried out purely for research and development purposes. So, if you own an e2o and want similar results, it’s unlikely that such modifications would be road legal. Just like its other project vehicles, e2o Type-R was tested on private tracks in a controlled environment.
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      Bentley Adds Scottish Tweed to Continental GT, Flying Spur, Bentayga

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      The Bentley Continental GT, Flying Spur, and Bentayga are all available to order with tweed interior trim from Mulliner, the British automaker’s bespoke division.
      Four colors are available: a plaid pattern, dark blue, tan, or green.
      The tweed fabric is sourced from the Lovat Mill in Scotland.
      Bentley, much like Ivy League college professors, has a thing for tweed. The Bentley Continental GT convertible can be ordered with a tweed fabric top supplied from New England, and the Equestrian Edition features diamond quilted tweed fabrics. The Mulliner Bacalar also uses the fabric. Now the British automaker is adding tweed interior trim to other vehicles in its lineup, including the Continental GT, Flying Spur sedan, and Bentayga SUV. Only this time it’s from Scotland, and it’s available through Mulliner, Bentley’s bespoke commissioning division. Sophisticated.

      There are four tweed patterns available: Glen Plaid–Tolsta Beach (pictured above), with a bold check pattern; Charcoal, a dark bluish color; Cheltenham, a countryside green; and Sand Herringbone, a tan color. The patterns adorn the interior door trim and blend well with the leather interior on the three grand tourers.

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      The tweed fabrics are sourced from the Lovat Mill in Hawick, Scotland, which uses no harmful chemicals in the production of its fabrics and takes 90 percent of its electricity from renewable sources. Partnering with the Lovat Mill is part of Bentley’s Beyond 100 strategy, which is a plan for the British automaker to become the worldwide leader in “sustainable luxury mobility.” Its lineup will consist entirely of plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles by 2026.
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      FCA Recalls 2014–2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee with EcoDiesel Engine

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      Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has issued a recall for 29,884 of its 2014–2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs with the 3.0-liter EcoDiesel engine.
      The problem is with the exhaust-gas recirculation (EGR) cooler, which could crack and result in a fire.
      Owners of the affected Grand Cherokees will be notified beginning on December 31, 2020.
      FCA has issued a recall for 28,884 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs from model years 2014 to 2019 equipped with the 3.0-liter EcoDiesel engine. The recall is due to the potential for the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler to crack because of “thermal fatigue,” which could lead to vaporized coolant entering the intake manifold and potentially resulting in a fire, according to a filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
      FCA said that it is unaware of any injuries or accidents as a result and said it will fix this issue by replacing that part with one not susceptible to cracking. The automaker will begin notifying the owners of the affected vehicles beginning on December 31.
      Jeep owners can check the NHTSA website or NHTSA’s new recall app to see if their vehicle is involved in the recall.
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      Honda Goldwing To Be Offered With Radar-Based Cruise Control In Future

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      Image for reference
      Goldwing sits on top of the line in Honda’s BigWing offerings in India

      Whenever one thinks of a big and brawny bike, Honda Goldwing will surely be one of the first to pop up in one’s head. The bike is huge and has a road presence no less than an SUV. Being a premium bike of a reputed global brand, the motorcycle comes with tons of gizmos on offer.
      However, the bike misses out on one feature which is still very novel in two-wheelers- adaptive cruise control. Recent introductions of radar-based tech on the brand new Ducati Multistrada V4 and BMW R1250RT have made Honda rethink and the company is now contemplating on adding this technology to its flagship offering.
      2021 Honda Goldwing With Radar Tech
      Patent images of Goldwing suggest that Honda is working on incorporating a radar-assisted sensor technology on its premium cruiser. This radar-based sensor will most likely be used to offer features such as adaptive cruise control and other safety and convenience systems. While radar-assisted cruise control is a familiar feature in premium cars, it is still a very nascent technology in motorcycles.
      Where could the sensors be mounted?
      Recent images are proof that Honda idly patenting technology which it isn’t going to use. However, the images do suggest the challenges for the Japanese brand as far as placing the radar on the bike. Going by the images, the radar sensor could be located in the middle of Goldwing’s massive headlamps. It needs to be kept in mind that radar sensors can see through some materials like plastic, however, the surface needs to be flat and smooth so that it doesn’t intervene with the radar waves.

      Fortunately for Honda, the space between Goldwing’s headlights is fairly uncluttered and flat and it intends to place the radar just behind the panel. This would make it invisible in plain sight thus not compromising on the bike’s looks. Honda also plans to bridge the gap between the radar sensor and bodywork by using a sponge-type material in order to prevent vibrations from fairing to reach the radar sensor and affecting its efficacy.
      The technology used in radar sensors in Ducati Multistrada V4 and upcoming BMW Motorrad bikes has been jointly developed by the respective manufacturers and German brand Bosch. Similar systems are also developed by Kawasaki and KTM in association with Bosch and are expected to be introduced in future. In all probability, Honda would too source its technology from Bosch. Honda also deals with the German electronic giant which supplies radar sensors for some of its cars to the Japanese automaker.

      When can we expect it?
      The latest iteration of Multistrada V4 also comes with a rear radar system that offers safety features such as Blind Spot Monitoring. Although, the patent images of Goldwing do not indicate a similar feature onboard.
      As of now, there has been no official word from Honda regarding this technology and when will it actually be available on the cruiser. However, if the company uses a radar sensor technology sourced from Bosch which would not require additional development, we might see this feature in production-spec models by 2022.
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