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      350cc Motorcycle Sales Oct 2022 – Classic, Hunter, Meteor, CB350

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      Royal Enfield’s growth spectrum continues to see major contribution by Classic 350; Accounts for over 40 percent of sales in October 2022Royal Enfield Meteor 350As always, the 350cc segment continues to be a most interesting and important playing field for Royal Enfield. For October 2022, Classic 350 wholesales lead triumphantly at 31,791 units, up from 19,728 units YoY. Volume gain stood at just over 12k units at 61.15 percent growth.While RE dominates the segment, Classic 350 sales alone contributes to over 40 percent of segment sales. MoM sales too were in the green, up from 27,571 units. Volume gain stood at 4,220 units at 15.31 percent growth.350cc Motorcycle Sales Oct 2022The manufacturer’s newest offering Hunter 350 has reported sales success from the word go. Sales last month was just shy of 15.5k units for over 20 percent of segment share. MoM sales fell by 10 percent, down from 17,118 units. Volume loss stood at 1,673 units.Meteor 350 sales are reported at 31.87 percent growth up at 10,353 units. YoY sales are up from 7,851 units at 2.5k units in volume gain. MoM sales fell marginally, down from 10,840 units. Volume loss was reported at 487 units at 4.49 percent decline.350cc Motorcycle Sales Oct 2022 vs Oct 2021 (YoY)Bullet 350 sales are up at 8,755 units from 5.822 units. Volume gain was just shy of 3k units. Electra 350 sales were up at 4,575 units from 2,246 units. Volume gain stood at 2,933 units. With that, Electra 350 tipped CB 350 sales by less than 100 units. MoM sales gain stood at 9.61 percent, up from 4,174 units. Volume gain stood at 401 units.Keeping in mind recent disruptions in the auto industry owing to a long lockdown during the time of Covid-19, sales in recent months have started to look up. This is in part attributed to low base sales in 2020 and for a number of months in 2021.Honda CB 350 salesHonda CB 350 sales last month were reported at 4,491 units, down from 7,152 units. Volume loss stood at 2,661 units at volume decline of over a third. moM sales growth is reported at 12.84 percent, up from just under 4k units. Volume gain stood at 511 units.350cc Motorcycle Sales Oct 2022 vs Sep 2022 (MoM)Jawa Yezdi retail sales are reported at 3,496 units, up from 2,621 units. Volume gain stood at 875 units at growth of 33.38 percent. MoM sales were up 24,28 percent at 683 units in volume gain. Sales was up from 2.8k units. Last month the total size of the 350cc segment was close to knocking on 80k units. The 350cc segment continues to build its reach on the back of new-age products. The lineup continues to benefit from new product launches in a timely manner. More

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      PMV Electric Car Launch Price 4.79 L – Range Up To 200 Km

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      Being a minicar, PMV Electric Car can accommodate two adults and a childPMV Electric CarEV sales are on the rise and electric car segment is not lagging behind. We have seen a lot of activity in this arena as well. Recent addition to the electric car segment was the Tata Tiago EV. Before today, it was the smallest and most affordable electric car. But not anymore.Indian startup PMV Electric has come up with EaS-E, a new electric microcar that offers a small form factor and affordable pricing starting from Rs. 4.79 lakh. One look at the red paint scheme and black contrasting elements is set to impress.PMV Electric Car UnveiledWith its cute proportions and tiny footprint, PMV EaS-E is a 2-seater electric microcar. It doesn’t get side-by-side seating like conventional microcars. PMV EaS-E has opted to go with a narrow body that accommodates two seats, one behind the other. Like a motorcycle, one would say.Design-wise, it gets sharp proportions. Front fascia includes an LED strip along with a faux grille, finished in black. Below its DRLs, we have circular headlights that get projectors and LEDs behind them. These look like aftermarket 7” headlights for Thar, Royal Enfield and more. Even though it gets just two seats, it gets 4 doors and windows that are electrically operated. Driver’s window even gets an Auto function.PMV Electric CarSteering is centrally set in this narrow form factor and the driver is greeted by a dash-mounted instrument cluster and left to that, an infotainment system too. Features include a 4G connection, riding modes, EaS-E mode for feet-free driving, Remote Parking Assist, Cruise Control, Remote connectivity and diagnostics, Bluetooth connectivity, onboard navigation, access to music control and call control to the connected smartphone.PMV Electric CarSpecs & PricingSpeaking at the unveiling, Kalpit Patel Founder, and CEO said, “We’ve been looking forward to this day from the start of our journey, to share our vision of the future of urban mobility. Today we unveiled the EaS-E, your everyday car to the world.The team and I have been very fortunate to have had this opportunity and work on a product that not only pushed our creative and innovative limits to raise the bar but also paved the way to create a new category in the Indian Automotive industry called the Personal Mobility Vehicle (PMV), alongside the SUV, Sedan & hatchback categories. We look forward to hitting the production ASAP.”PMV Electric CarEaS-E can be charged from any 15A outlet in 3-4hrs with its onboard charger. Comes with an option of three choices of range: 120,160, and 200 km (claimed range). Top speed is pegged at 70 km/h and it weighs 550 kg.Starting from Rs. 4.79 lakh (ex-sh), PMV EaS-E doesn’t seem to skimp on a lot of creature comforts. It even gets AC. The EaS-E has been launched PAN India. The company is accepting pre-orders at a nominal price of INR 2,000. They have already received 6,000+ pre-orders to date; from India and international markets. More

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      Tata Nexon Electric Joins Indian Air Force Fleet – Official

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      Wide ranging initiatives designed to encourage EV adoption in India; IAF commits to green mobilityTata Nexon Electric Joins Indian Air Force FleetOver time a range of initiatives have been introduced to make green mobility a mainstream objective. In the past this has included an effort to introduce a larger number of EVs as part of government fleets used for official purposes.State and Central government initiatives point to rebates to those buying EVs. The 2-wheeler industry is now interspersed with a large number of new age auto tech companies selling a wide range of e-scooters. Public transport systems have witnessed a growing reliance on public buses. Even e-commerce fleets are turning to small sized electric CVs to manage last mile connectivity and dispatches within cities.Indian Air Force flags off first fleet of EVsOver time, the charging network has grown to put customers at ease. And now, the Indian Air Force is reaffirming its green footstep initiatives. The IAF this week flagged of its first fleet of EVs in aligning with long-term goals of environment friendly mobility.With this, the IAF begins its procurement of e-vehicles. Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari was present to flag off the first 12 EVs. This fleet comprises of Tata Nexon EVs. As procurement picks up pace, charging infrastructure would be set up across air force bases. The current fleet is to be deployed in Delhi NCR for the purposes of performance monitoring and analysis.Tata Nexon Electric Joins Indian Air Force FleetThe scope of EVs that could be sold in India has potential. As a nation, the number of two-wheelers sold in the domestic market is up in lakhs each month. Car sales too have continued to improve in small increments when calculating cars per 1,000 people. This is further backed by improved scope of bank loans.With our commitment to the environment being a personal one, there’s a growing number of people who see merit in EVs over Ice vehicles. Whether this be on account of convenience, regular maintenance costs, upkeep costs, fuel costs or any other reasons, EV sales are enjoying a green period.The future of EVS in IndiaThis obviously stems from the fact that EV sales in past years have been painfully slow, and as such current calculations benefit off the back of low base sales. With infra improvement and an increase in conversations around EV adoption, a stronger base is being created.Tata Nexon Electric Joins Indian Air Force FleetWhere electric cars are concerned, there’s a whole new world to be explored. Unlike other southeast asian nations, India hasn’t yet begun exploring small electric family cars that could become the go to under the right policies. More

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      New Peugeot 400cc ADV Scooter Debuts – Launch In 2023

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      Peugeot XP400 will be available in two variants, Allure and GT, focused on on-road and off-road, respectivelyPeugeot XP400In European market, Peugeot Motorcycles has a wide range of scooters in 50cc and 125cc+ segment. There’s an electric scooter as well named e-Ludix. Aiming to diversify its portfolio, Peugeot has revealed its first ADV scooter at 2022 EICMA. Peugeot XP400 will go on sale in European market in 2023.Peugeot XP400 will rival similar capacity maxi-scooters from Honda and Yamaha. It is being offered in two variants. While Allure is like a standard version meant for on-road needs, the GT variant has enhanced capabilities for off-road tracks. More details about Peugeot XP400 and its pricing will be revealed at the time of launch in 2023.New Peugeot 400cc ADV Scooter – XP400 features, specsPeugeot XP400’s overall design and sharp body panelling appears inspired from Honda X-ADV. Some key features include dual headlamps, large windscreen, knuckle guards, step-up seat, upswept exhaust and edgy tail lamp. The scooter aims to provide the best of both worlds; the agility and speed of a motorcycle coupled with the comfort and versatility of a scooter.There are some variant-wise differences, for example, alloy wheels on Allure and wire-spoke wheels on GT variant. Allure gets colour options of Aurora Satin Green and Sideral Matt Black whereas GT variant has Shark Grey and Snow White. Both variants get a wide range of official accessories. More of these will be made available at around the time of launch.New Peugeot 400cc ADV ScooterCommon features include a 5-inch TFT screen that comes with turn-by-turn navigation. Connectivity features are also expected to be offered with the scooter. Peugeot XP400 has keyless entry, USB charging port and ample underseat storage. Seat is long and wide, ensuring adequate comfort for both rider and pillion.Powering the scooter is a 400cc motor that generates 36 hp of max power and 38 Nm of peak torque. Suspension setup comprises USD front forks and horizontally mounted monoshock at rear. The scooter rides on 17-inch front and 15-inch rear wheels, shod with 110/70 and 160/60 tyres, respectively. Braking duties are performed by 295 mm dual disc at front and a single 240 mm disc at rear. Dual-channel ABS is offered as standard.Peugeot XP400 India launch?It is unlikely that Peugeot XP400 will be launched in India anytime soon. The maxi-scooter segment is at a nascent stage in the country, with limited sales potential. Moreover, existing consumer preferences are more in favour of motorcycles. It will take some time for the market to realize the advantages of maxi-scooters and evolve their tastes accordingly.New Peugeot 400cc ADV ScooterFor India, Mahindra-owned Peugeot Motorcycles is expected to launch Kisbee electric scooter. It was spied testing recently alongside Ather 450X and Bounce Infinity E1. In international markets, Peugeot Kisbee is powered by a 50cc petrol motor. It is not offered with an electric powertrain. The electric version being tested for India is likely to be an affordable electric scooter with range of around 45-50 km. Top speed could be limited to 45 kmph. More

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      2023 Toyota Prius Looks Shockingly Cool

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      The first images and bits of information about the 2023 Toyota Prius are here.This is the Japan-spec model, which offers a reworked hybrid drivetrain with 193 hp for the standard hybrid and 220 hp for the plug-in hybrid.Details about the U.S.-spec 2023 Prius are coming tomorrow, so stay tuned.Toyota has taken the cover off the new 2023 Prius, as the first images and details about the Japan-spec car have arrived. While it’s instantly recognizable as a Prius thanks to its teardrop shape, the lower stance, far sleeker side profile, and interesting-looking headlights and taillights take it to an entirely new realm in terms of design.Open GalleryThe new fifth-gen Prius is also significantly more powerful than before, with Toyota claiming that the reworked hybrid system produces 193 hp in standard form and 220 hp in the plug-in-hybrid model. A 2.0-liter inline-four gasoline engine replaces the old 1.8-liter unit. The U.S. version may have slightly different specs, but it’s clear that there will be lots more grunt on offer than the current model, which has a combined output of just 121 hp.ToyotaThe single image of the interior shows a large horizontally oriented touchscreen, a digital gauge cluster on a tablet-style screen behind the steering wheel, and a row of buttons on the dash for the climate controls. The chunky steering wheel is similar to what’s in the bZ4X EV, and the shifter on the center console appears similar to the joystick-style unit we’re familiar with from the old Prius.Toyota will be releasing more details on the U.S.-spec Prius soon, so check back here in the evening of November 16 to learn all about this new generation of the hybrid hatchback.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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      Ola Electric Scooter Scam Busted – More Than 1,000 People Duped

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      Even with increased awareness about online scams, criminals are winning by finding newer ways to target unsuspecting usersOla Electric ScooterFrom email frauds to social media crimes, banking frauds, lottery scams, gift card frauds, fake government website frauds, job frauds, KYC frauds and various other scams, cyber criminals never miss an opportunity to dupe people. They continue to evolve their modus operandi, which makes it harder for people to avoid them.In yet another example of how ingenious cyber criminals can be, more than 1,000 people have been duped via a fake website of Ola Electric. The scam came to light after an FIR was filed with the cybercrime police. Around 20 people have been held and further investigations are underway. It’s not certain if the people who were duped will be getting back all their money. Cyber criminals usually siphon off the loot through cash transactions and other hard-to-trace channels.Ola electric scooter scamAs per initial investigation, it has been revealed that the scam was initiated by two individuals in Bengaluru. The alleged scamsters had created a fake website of Ola Electric to dupe people who were looking to book their Ola electric scooter. The person who has filed an FIR said that he got duped while looking to book his scooter. He had used Ola app, but since it did not have a finance option, he started searching for other options on the internet.This is when he came across the fake website and entered his details like name and mobile number. It is alleged that as soon as the personal details were made available, it was shared with other gang members operating from Bihar and Telangana. Subsequently, the victim received a call and was asked to pay Rs 499 for booking the scooter. Assuming it was genuine, the victim paid the amount via PayU app.Ola Electric Scooter Payment OptionsNext day, he received an email that listed all available finance options. The complainant chose Ola Money, whereupon a payment link was generated on WhatsApp. As per the finance plan, the complainant paid Rs 30,000 as down payment. His sanctioned loan amount was displayed as Rs 72,000. This was apparently a ruse to make everything look genuine.Further, the complainant was asked to pay Rs 13,000 in delivery charges. He was promised that the scooter will be dispatched on the same day if he paid Rs 13,000. Eventually, things started to look suspicious. After realizing what had happened, the complainant approached the cybercrime cell to register the FIR.More than 1000 people dupedIt is estimated that more than 1000 people have been duped of various amounts. The scam could be easily running into several hundred crores. Acting on the complaint, the cybercrime cell raided the call centre that was operating from Patna. More than 60 mobile phones, 114 SIM cards and 7 laptops have been seized. Cops have also traced 25 bank accounts with transactions of more than Rs 5 crore.This scam yet again highlights the need to be cautious when making online transactions. Users should always make payments on the company’s official website or app. Companies don’t usually ask customers to make payments via other channels. We hope the victims will be able to get their money back soon. More

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      Genesis X Convertible Concept Stuns in Los Angeles Debut

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      Genesis has revealed the X Convertible concept ahead of the Los Angeles auto show.The concept builds on the previous X show cars with a folding hardtop convertible setup.The X Convertible will sadly likely never become a reality. The 2021 Genesis X concept showed off the Korean luxury brand’s assertive and crisp design language, while the X Speedium Coupe concept from this summer built on that look with a longer, gracefully sloping roofline and a new lighting signature to indicate the car’s electric powertrain. Today, Genesis continued the series by unveiling the X Convertible concept at an event ahead of the Los Angeles auto show. Unsurprisingly, the X Convertible is a strikingly beautiful design, thanks to strong proportions and clean but defined lines. The concept has a long wheelbase with a short front overhang, with miles of hood stretching out in front of the windshield. Powerful creases over the incredibly intricate and large wheels provide a dynamic stance. The distinctive headlights that form the triangular “grille” shape are carried over from the X Speedium, while the convertible ends in a ducktail spoiler. The X Convertible’s folding-hardtop roof includes integrated transparent moonroofs.The interior retains the same design as the previous two concepts, with the digital dash and infotainment screen sharing an L-shaped piece of glass angled toward the driver. The wool fabric throughout the cabin is recyclable, and the seats are wrapped in leather. The interior color combo, Giwa Navy and Dancheong Orange, is “inspired in part by traditional Korean roof architecture”—Genesis informs us that Giwa are the roof tiles on Korean houses and Dancheong is the “traditional decorative colorings on traditional Korean wooden buildings.” You learn something new every day.More about GenesisGenesis revealed no technical details about the X Convertible, simply stating that it uses the same electric powertrain and architecture as the previous two X concepts. The X Convertible has two doors but can seat four passengers, although we’d imagine the rear seats are a bit cramped like most sports cars. Like the other two X concepts, the X Convertible will probably never reach production, but we’re hoping the eye-catching design is a harbinger of good things to come for the future of the Genesis brand.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 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. More

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      Lucid Reveals Tantalizing Details of the 2024 Gravity EV

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      The Lucid Gravity SUV will be a spacious two- or three-row SUV that is intended to represent a second flagship for the company, alongside the Air sedan.Lucid claims the Gravity will offer “supercar levels of performance” and more range than any other electric vehicle on the market—except for Lucid’s own Air, of course.More detailed product details and specifications will become available when the order books open in early 2023, and deliveries are scheduled for 2024.The fact that Lucid has plans to make an SUV is no surprise, and the name Gravity was announced some time ago. But now a more definitive timeline has been announced, along with a smattering of new details. The EV startup has also released these images that show that the Gravity will share its front design language with the Air sedan.Lucid MotorsGravity will be offered in two- and three-row configurations, accommodating five, six, or seven adults. Concept drawings shown to us featured a six-passenger configuration with loungelike middle seats that lay nearly flat. A version of the Air’s signature Glass Canopy roof will also be available on the Gravity, and that should make an interesting combination with the reclining middle seats. Lucid has also confirmed that the interior of the Gravity will feature next-generation iterations of its Glass Cockpit high-res displays and Lucid UX software interface.Lucid MotorsThe Gravity is said to build on Lucid’s “core DNA of luxury, spaciousness, performance, and efficiency,” which suggests we can expect it to be powered by the same compact 670-horsepower electric motor assemblies and 22-module underfloor battery pack. These compact and efficient components should give the Gravity design team an enormous amount of space to work with, especially considering the higher roofline that is expected in any SUV. Lucid is also promising “supercar performance” which strongly suggests we they will offer near 1,000 horsepower dual-motor versions, and perhaps even an SUV version of the recently announced 1200-plus-hp tri-motor Air Sapphire sedan. While these claims make it very likely that the Gravity will share the Air’s larger 112.0-kWh battery pack, the need for the smaller, 92.0-kWh version is less certain—especially given the SUV’s inevitably larger size and greater weight. It’s also likely that all Gravity SUVs will have all-wheel drive in a segment where rear-wheel drive will almost certainly be less popular with buyers. Lucid has not confirmed either of these details.Lucid MotorsLucid does claim that the Gravity will offer more range than any other EV except its own Air, which suggests that a range in the low- to-mid 400s is possible. What’s more, the higher seating position found in EVs means that the larger 22-module 112.0-kWh battery pack will not have the negative impact on rear foot room that it has on Air sedans with the larger pack.Lucid MotorsIronically, the Lucid Air does not have air suspension, instead utilizing coil springs exclusively. Expect that to change for the Gravity, which will need air springs at each corner for the height adjustability and load-levelling that gives an SUV the utility it needs. Representatives tell us that the Gravity configurator will open in early 2023, at which time more specification and configuration details will be revealed. They went on to say that production will begin in 2024, in concert with the ongoing expansion of their AMP-1 plant in Casa Grande, Arizona, where the Gravity SUV will be built alongside the Air sedan.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