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      Royal Enfield 650cc Spied With Fairing – Conti GT 650R Launch Plan?

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      With 47 bhp of power and 52 Nm of torque, Royal Enfield GT-R 650 will offer brisk performance like regular Conti GT 650Royal Enfield 650R Spied.Royal Enfield has exemplary experience in extracting the most out of a given platform. Its current J-Series platform and 411cc platform have spawned multiple flavours of motorcycles. The company’s 650cc twin-cylinder platform was offered in two options as well. One, a relaxed classic named Interceptor 650 and other, a sporty Cafe Racer named Continental GT 650.A Super Meteor 650 or a Thunderbird X 650, and a 650cc scrambler are also in the works. We have seen another version of GT 650 named GT-R 650 that races in Continental GT Cup. GT-R 650 is not on sale.Royal Enfield 650cc Spied With FairingBut it seems that Royal Enfield is toying with the idea of launching a faired Continental GT 650. A new RE 650cc test mule has been spied in Chennai. It dons a bikini fairing that amplifies GT 650’s retro appeal even further. For starters, the fairing that this test mule is equipped with, is very similar to the Royal Enfield GT-R 650 race bike.Speaking of GT-R 650, it gets a single seat and a retro bikini fairing at the front that adds a lot of old-world charm to the already charming Continental GT 650. Mechanically, Royal Enfield GT-R 650 was kept identical. To make it race-worthy, weight was reduced by as much as 25 kg from the stock. Heavier exhaust was replaced with a lighter and free-flow unit. Electricals like headlights, blinkers and the lot were discarded as well.Royal Enfield 650R SpiedRE Conti GT 650R got lower set clip-on handlebars than stock and rear-set pegs along with a belly pan which is required in a racing bike. Other changes include a revised front sprocket and slick tyres. If Royal Enfield had come up with a fully-faired GT 650 like Cerra GT 865, it would be rad.Conti GT 650R test mule is of Dux Deluxe colour and has been spotted with a remote adjuster for its rear twin shock absorbers. This feature is likely for suspension tuning by the tester and is highly unlikely to make it to production. Continental GT 650 is also spotted testing with alloy wheels that might make it to GT-R 650.What To Expect?Production-spec version of the test mule is likely to be called GT-R 650 and will get a bikini fairing that extends to its fuel tank. Same round headlight unit with a halogen bulb is likely to be retained. Due to added fairing, front blinkers will be repositioned.Royal Enfield 650R Spied – Suspension adjusterStandard ORVMs are replaced by bar end units on this test mule. Test mule has mounting points in place for a full set of fairing as well. There is a possibility that Royal Enfield may also offer the fairing as an accessory for existing customers as well.Aftermarket accessories for Royal Enfield are in abundance, including a fairing for 650. So, RE might offer a fairing for Continental GT 650 in the form of a genuine accessory. We can expect a slight price bump for Royal Enfield GT-R 650 over regular Continental GT 650. Launch can take place sometime in 2023.Image Source More

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      Keeway SR 125cc Launch Price Rs 1.19 Lakhs – SR250 Launch Soon

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      Keeway India has launched yet another motorcycle today – It is the SR125 street styled retro motorcycleKeeway SR125 Launched. Image – Gaadi Start.Hungarian brand Keeway had previously announced of launching 8 2W vehicles in India. Out of which, a retro 125cc street bike was in the works. Since its launch in India partnered with AARI, we have seen the launch of Vieste 300, Sixties 300i scooters, K-Light 250V and V302C cruiser bikes and K300 R faired sports bike and K300 N naked.These add up to make 6 2W in total. Last time we checked, 6 is not 8. So, there is room for 2 more launches from Keeway. One of them was launched today, and it is the Keeway SR125. Next, they will be launching SR250 in India. Price of the Keeway SR 125cc is Rs 1.19 lakh, ex-sh. Bookings are now open. Three colours are on offer – White, Black and Red.Keeway SR 125cc Launch PriceWith the launch of SR125 and SR250, Keeway will have successfully launched 8 2W vehicles in the country. Keeway as a brand, comes under QJMotor’s umbrella along with Benelli. QJ, in turn, comes under the umbrella of Geely. At its home turf, China, QJ has a slew of 125cc, 150cc, 200cc and 250cc motorcycles and scooters in its portfolio.QJ125(150)-26A, QJ125-9H, QJ125-16R, QJ125(150)-22T, QJ125(150)-26E and QJ125(200)-2G have 125cc, 150cc and 200cc engines. The SR125 launched in India, dons the same 125cc engine making around 10.05 bhp of power and 8.9 Nm of torque and weighing around a ballpark of 120 kg. Take a look at the detailed walkaround video below, credited to Gaadi Start.[embedded content][embedded content]On the other hand, we have a Keeway SR250 retro bike which is likely to launch next. QJ has three 250cc engines. One is a V-twin that does duties on K-Light 250V and SRC250 that was showcased at the 2021 GIIAS held in Indonesia. It makes 18.4 bhp and 19 Nm. Among the other two 250cc engines, one displaces 249cc and the other displaces 252cc.Keeway SR125 LaunchedSRK250RS (QJ250GS-29E) and SRC250 (QJ250-9) gets a 249cc 4V engine that makes 27.5 bhp and 22.5 Nm coupled to a 6-speed gearbox. QJ250-3B and QJ250-3 gets a 252cc Inline 2-cylinder engine with 4V and oil cooling that develops 17.5 bhp and 16.5 Nm, coupled to a 5-speed gearbox.Design & PricingKeeway SR250 retro street bike and scrambler hybrid is likely to get one of the above-mentioned engines. Keeway India and its sales partner AARI haven’t divulged anything related to these motorcycles yet. Now that we have the specs out of the way, it is likely that both SR125 and SR250 will follow similar design traits.Keeway SR125 LaunchedSR125 was a good looker and that will be carried over to SR250 as well. Cycle parts are also likely to be similar. SR250 might get fatter tyres in contrast to SR125. Mr. Vikas Jhabakh, Managing Director, Keeway India, said, “I am pleased to launch the all-new Keeway SR125. With the SR125, we aim to introduce the budding motorcycle enthusiast into the Keeway family. It’s simple yet attractive, classic old school design, peppy performance and uncomplicated operation is sure to resonate with those looking a simple yet enjoyable riding experience.” More

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      Electric Scooter Discounts Oct 2022 – Ampere, EVeium, GT Force

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      What started as a trickle is now turning into a deluge, with electric two-wheelers registering strong growth every monthElectric Scooter Discounts Oct 2022To promote sales, electric two-wheeler manufacturers have announced attractive festive offers and discounts in October. The list includes OEMs like Ampere, GT Force and EVeium. Benefits worth up to Rs 15,000 can be availed by customers.Hopefully, these offers and discounts will help increase total sales of electric two-wheelers in FY2022. Already, the numbers have crossed 2.31 lakh. This is a major leap, as compared to 40,837 electric two-wheelers sold in FY21. With five more months to go in FY22, EV sales could easily touch 4 lakh units.Ampere Electric offersGreaves Electric Mobility Private Limited (GEMPL), the e-mobility unit of Greaves Cotton Limited, has launched a range of offers to make it easier for customers to own their Ampere electric scooter. The offers are available across all Ampere dealerships and valid till October 31. Cash benefit is up to Rs 2,500 and there’s an attractive exchange scheme as well. Customers can get financing of up to 95% of the cost of a scooter. A competitive 8.25% p.a. interest rate will be applicable on the loan amount.In a special scheme, Ampere is also offering customers a chance to test ride and win the popular Magnus EX electric scooter. In addition, special offers for private and government employees have been announced.Electric Scooter Discounts Oct 2022GT Force festive discountBased out of Manesar in Haryana, GT Force offers a range of electric two-wheelers. As part of its festive scheme, a discount of Rs 5,000 is available for GT Prime Plus and GT Flying electric scooters. These are among the brand’s most popular scooters. The cheapest among the two is GT Flying, which is offered at a starting price of Rs 52,500. With the 5k discount, the scooter can be purchased at Rs 47,500. GT Prime Plus is priced at Rs 56,692 and buyers can get it for Rs 51,692 with the discount offer. GT Force festive scheme is a limited period offer that is valid till October 31.GT Force has presence in states like Karnataka, Maharashtra, Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. More than 100 dealerships are currently functional, spread across 80 cities. GT Force has a monthly production capacity of 5,000 units.EVeium festive discount offerEVeium Smart Mobility is offering bumper discounts of up to Rs 15k on three of its popular electric two-wheelers – Cosmo, Comet, and Czar. EVeium is part of Ellysium Automotives, the auto arm of the United Arab Emirates-based META4 Group.Among the three scooters, Cosmo is available at a starting price of Rs 1,39,200. Discount available for Cosmo is Rs 12,701. Comet is priced at Rs 1,84,900, which will be available for Rs 1,69,499, after applying discount of Rs 15,401. Czar is the costliest, priced at Rs 2,07,700. It is being offered with a discount of Rs 15,201. The discount scheme is valid till October 31. Customers can approach their nearest EVeium Smart Mobility showroom to avail the discount offer. Bookings can be done online as well for Rs 999. More

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      Two Wheeler Retail Sales Sep 2022 – Honda, TVS, RE, Yamaha, Jawa, Yezdi

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      Two Wheeler retail sales stood at 10,15,702 and saw 9.02% YoY growth, W.R.T. Sep 2020, 3.91% drop and W.R.T. September 2019, 14.05% dropTwo Wheeler Retail Sales Sep 2022Even though Hero MotoCorp trumps the wholesales, it is Honda that took the crown in September 2022 with 2,84,160 units, up from 2,40,640 units sold in September 2021. Market share stood at 27.98%, up from 25.83% last year. With Activa being its highest-seller, Honda also has CB Shine to rival Hero’s budget commuters.Hero MotoCorp sold 2,50,246 units, down from 2,78,630 units and market share dropped to 24.64% from 29.9%. With Splendor, Passion and Glamour series, Hero is the undisputed king in wholesale. TVS Motor saw 1,70,796 Two Wheelers sold with a rise from 1,42,801 units sold in September 2021 with a market share of 16.82%, up from 15.33% last year.Two Wheeler Retail Sales Sep 2022Next in line is Bajaj Auto with 1,05,914 sales which saw a decline from 1,18,918 units in September 2021. Bajaj had a 12.769% market share in September 2021 which dropped YoY to 10.43. Bajaj’s Pulsar series is its highest performer and has a cult following in India too.Commenting on how Two Wheeler retail sales September 22 performed, FADA President, Mr. Manish Raj Singhania said, “2W segment showed a growth of 9% YoY but fell by -14% from Sept’19. Due to increased input costs, 2W companies raised prices by 5 times in the past year. Apart from this, RBIs fight with inflation saw rate hikes that continued to make vehicle loans expensive”.Two Wheeler Retail Sales Sep 2022 – YoYAt 5th place, we have Royal Enfield with 55,415 Two Wheeler retail sales. Which is up from 33,063 units sold in September 2021. Royal Enfield now has a 5.46% market share over a 3.55% share last year. Suzuki takes 6th place with 54,256 units sold in September 2022 over 45,653 units sold in September 2021. Suzuki’s market share stood at 5.34%, up from 4.90% in September 2021.At 7th place, we have Yamaha with 43,390 units, up from 40,710 units sold in September 2021. Market share saw a drop with just 4.27% in September 2022 over 4.37% in September 2021. Ola Electric takes 8th place overall and is the highest-selling Two Wheeler EV manufacturer in terms of retail sales in September 2022. It sold 9,432 units and has a market share of 0.93%.Okinawa Autotech takes 9th place overall and is the second highest-selling 2W EV manufacturer after Ola. With 8,172 Two Wheeler sold over 3,266 units in September 2021, Okinawa has more than doubled its retail sales YoY. Market share stands at 0.8%, up from 0.35% in September 2021.Two Wheeler Retail Sales Sep 2022 – MoMAmpere Shows Massive Growth10th place is taken by Hero Electric followed by Ampere and Ather Energy. All these companies saw solid growth YoY with Ampere showing exceptional YoY growth. Sales stood at 7,880 units, 6,073 units, and 6,150 units respectively. Sales are up from 6,293 units, 786 units and 2,175 units respectively in September 2021.Next is Piaggio, followed by Classic Legends selling under Jawa and Yezdi brands. Piaggio sales stood at 3,063 units, while Classic Legends sales stood at 2,813 units. Piaggio sales dropped YoY from 3,957 units sold in September 2021. Classic Legends saw a rise over 2,400 units sold in September 2021. Other brands (including EVs) combined, sold 7,942 units. All-in-all, Two Wheeler retail sales for the month September 2022 stood at 10,15,702 units, up from 9,31,654 units sold in September 2021. Note: The above numbers do not have figures from MP, LD & TS. More

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      BYD Atto 3 Electric SUV Crash Test Safety Rating – 5 Star EURO NCAP

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      Atto 3 5-star Euro NCAP rating will be applicable for India, as the eSUV will be imported here as CKD unitsBYD Atto 3 Electric SUV Crash TestIn a positive development for BYD Atto 3, the eSUV has received 5-star safety rating in Euro NCAP crash tests. Although left-hand drive model was tested, the results will be applicable for right hand drive model also. Bookings are currently open for Atto 3 for a token amount of Rs 50k. The first batch of 500 units are scheduled to be delivered in January 2023.Atto 3 will be assembled at BYD’s plant in Sriperumbudur, near Chennai. The company is aiming to sell around 15,000 units of Atto 3 over the next year. Based on demand, BYD could consider local manufacturing of Atto 3. The eSUV is expected to be launched in the price range of Rs 25-30 lakh.Atto 3 Euro NCAP adult and child safetyWith 5-star Euro NCAP rating, Atto 3 is already at an advantageous position in Indian market. There’s significant demand for cars with high-safety rating. The list includes Nexon, XUV700, Punch, XUV300, Thar, Tiago and Altroz. While high safety rating may not be the sole criteria for buying a car, it can certainly have a positive impact on consumer preferences.Talking about BYD Atto 3, the variant tested was base Active trim. It comes with safety features such as front and side airbags, belt pretensioner, belt load limiter, Isofix, seatbelt reminder, autonomous emergency braking, speed assistance and lane assist system.[embedded content][embedded content]The eSUV scored 34.7 points out of 38 or 91% in adult safety. Most of the safety parameters were rated good or adequate. Only in a lateral impact test with side pole, the driver’s torso was found to have weak protection. Passenger compartment was found to be stable in frontal offset test.In child safety, the score was 44 points out of 49 or 89%. For both child dummies, protection for all critical body areas was rated good in frontal as well as side barrier impact tests. Atto 3 scored max points in these tests. It only lost a few points due to unavailability of an integrated CRS (child restraint system).Atto 3 pedestrian and safety assist testIn vulnerable road users, Atto 3 scored 37.5 points or 69%. Protection for head impact on bonnet was found to be good or adequate.  However, the stiff windscreen pillars were rated poor for potential pedestrian head injury. In case of a bumper, the protection was good for pedestrians’ legs, but poor for pelvis region. Autonomous emergency braking (AEB) system onboard Atto 3 performed well in the tests by avoiding collisions in most scenarios.In safety assist, Atto 3 scored 12 points or 74%. Lane support system worked well by correcting the vehicle’s path when it was drifting out of lane. Car to car reactions with autonomous emergency braking (AEB) were found to be good. Some points were deducted as the eSUV did not have a driver fatigue detection system. More

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      This $6.7 Million Arkansas Mansion Has Its Own 1.2-Mile Racetrack

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      If you’ve ever had to travel to a racetrack, you’ll know it’s not easy. Most tracks are located out in the middle of nowhere, several hours from the nearest major city. Do you risk driving your temperamental car to the track, or fork out for a trailer and a rig? The trip is always a hassle. But what if the track days came to you? That’s the idea behind this massive property in northwestern Arkansas, complete with a mansion, endless room for car storage, and its own racetrack. 1691 S. Dead Horse Mountain Road is a 393-acre property that sits nestled on the outskirts of Fayetteville, a town near the border between Arkansas and Oklahoma. Surrounding the gigantic 7764-square-foot home is a 1.2-mile paved asphalt racetrack that features three big right-hand sweepers, switchbacks, and a couple of hairpins. The layout reminds us a lot of Lime Rock Park. Fast TrackThe five-bedroom, six-bath house, which sits on the back straight, is stuffed with amenities including a gym, a theater, a bar, and a massive kitchen. At the end of said straight is a pull-out road that leads to a gigantic storage facility, complete with two-post lifts and enough space to store as many race cars, trailers, and RVs as your heart desires. There’s also a fully separate guest house. The entire property is powered by solar panels, making it the largest privately owned solar complex in the region, according to the listing. The estate is currently listed on Realtor.com with an asking price of $6.7 million. Sure, it might be smack-dab in the middle of the country, but we still think you’re getting a lot for your money. How many people can say they wake up and go 10/10ths on their own private track before breakfast? Not many. This content is imported from OpenWeb. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. More

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      Ford Transit Trail Camper Van Is Coming for #VanLife Fans

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      Ford Pro announced a new camper van version of the Transit van and named it the Transit Trail.The announcement came in the form of a tweet from Ford Pro CEO Ted Cannis. The Transit Trail will be produced at the Kansas City production facility with more information to be available in November. Ford has teased the imminent arrival of a factory camper version of its workaday Transit van. The CEO of Ford’s Pro division released a tweet with a teaser video showing a Transit van parked in what appears to be a forest setting at dawn. This content is imported from twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.”On the road of van life, a few simple lessons can lead to many big adventures,” the video reads. “Get ready for the new 2023 Ford Transit Trail.” Camper-van conversions made headlines throughout COVID-19 lockdowns with third-party outfitters popping up to offer their take on conversions. Despite most COVID restrictions having lifted around the country, buying a full-size van and converting it into some form of adventure-mobile still seems quite popular in the Instagram age. Many conversions feature things like murphy beds, modular storage spaces, and sometimes even flushable toilets and running water. Ford’s Upfits department already refers people to outside firms to convert the Transit, but the Transit Trail will allow customers to skip shopping around for the best outfitter and instead order directly from the factory. The video shows off a set of what appears to be knobby all-terain tires, making excursions off the beaten path a more reasonable request. Apart from a few exterior accessory lights visible in the short clip, there are no real giveaways as to what changes Ford Pro will make from the factory. The Transit is available with either a naturally aspirated V-6 producing 275 horsepower or a turbocharged V-6 making 310 hp. Both pair to a 10-speed automatic transmission, with the Transit available in rear- and all-wheel-drive configurations and in three comfort levels: cargo, cargo crew, and passenger. The standard Transit cargo van starts at $41,665 for 2022, with the passenger-van version starting at $48,240, and we expect the Trail version to cost considerably more. The Transit Trail will be built at Ford’s Kansas City production facility alongside the Transit and E-Transit vans. Ford promises to announce more details concerning the Transit Trail sometime in November. This content is imported from poll. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.This content is imported from OpenWeb. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. More

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      2024 Chevy Trax Is Bigger, Cheaper, and Better-Looking Than Before

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      The Chevy Trax is new for 2024 and looks completely different from the model it replaces.It comes only with front-wheel drive and a turbocharged inline-three engine with 137 horsepower.The Trax starts at $21,495 for the base LS and ranges up to $24,995 for the Activ and RS trim levels.Chevy is replacing the old Trax subcompact SUV with a new model for 2024 that’s larger, less expensive, and more attractive inside and out. The redesigned 2024 Trax starts at under $22,000 and will go on sale in the spring of 2023 serving as Chevy’s new entry-level model now that the tiny Spark hatchback is gone.With a significantly longer wheelbase and overall length and a lower roof height, the new Trax’s proportions are quite different from the stubby, tall model it replaces. Chevy says it has more rear legroom and cargo capacity than its predecessor. The new Trax is actually slightly larger than the Trailblazer, Chevy’s other subcompact SUV, but it’s positioned as the cheaper option, as the Trailblazer starts at $23,295 and offers more powertrain options including all-wheel drive; the Trax is front-wheel-drive only.The 2024 Trax comes only with a single engine choice, a turbocharged 1.2-liter inline-three with 137 horsepower and 162 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed automatic is standard. This is also the Trailblazer’s base engine, but it offers a more powerful 1.3-liter turbo-three with 155 horsepower.With its starting price of $21,495, the base Trax LS will be one of the cheapest SUVs on the market. Standard equipment includes an 8.0-inch infotainment screen and driver-assistance features including lane-keep assist and automatic high beams. Other trim levels include the $23,195 1RS, the $23,395 LT, the $24,995 RS with a sportier appearance including 19-inch wheels, and the $24,995 Activ that has a faux skid plate and chrome accents. Options on the higher trim levels include a larger 11.0-inch touchscreen, adaptive cruise control, automatic climate control, a sunroof, and a power driver’s seat.More Chevy CrossoversThe Trax looks similar to the Seeker crossover that GM sells in overseas markets, and Chevy says it will be built in Korea. The old model ended production after the 2022 model year, and there will be no 2023 Trax. Look for the 2024 model to reach U.S. dealerships in the spring of 2023.This content is imported from poll. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.This content is imported from OpenWeb. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. More