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      2023 Genesis G90 Sees Big Price Bump, Still Undercuts S-Class

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      Genesis has released pricing information for the 2023 G90. There’s a sizable increase in starting price for the Korean luxury brand’s full-size sedan.The G90 will start at $89,495, while opting for the 48-volt hybrid system with an electric supercharger will open at $99,795. The base V-6 powertrain makes 375 horsepower while the supercharged setup pumps out 409 ponies and also comes with an air suspension and rear-wheel steering.Hyundai’s luxury brand Genesis first launched its flagship G90 sedan in 2017, providing a comfortable interior, smooth ride, and quiet powertrain at a price that vastly undercut the full-size sedans from other luxury marques like Mercedes-Benz and BMW. Now Genesis has revealed pricing for the second-generation model, and while the 2023 G90 is substantially more expensive than its predecessor, it still manages to look like a bargain next to the pricey Mercedes-Benz S-class and BMW 7-series.
      The 2023 Genesis G90 3.5T AWD will start at $89,495 and arrives with a suite of standard features including a panoramic sunroof, heated and cooled front seats, heated rear seats, and power sunshades for the rear passengers. Power comes from a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V-6 engine that produces 375 horsepower and 391 pound-feet of torque.The G90 will also be offered with a 48-volt hybrid system that adds an electric supercharger that boosts the V-6’s output to 409 horsepower and 405 pound-feet of torque. This version of the G90 will start at $99,795, and adds extra content including an air suspension, rear-wheel steering, power cooled and massaging rear seats, and 21-inch wheels.

      The new G90 is significantly more expensive than the 2022 model. It started at just $76,045 for the 3.3T Premium, which used a 365-hp twin-turbo V-6. The previous model also offered a 420-hp 5.0-liter V-8 for just $79,795, but all 2023 G90s come powered by six cylinders. The new pricing structure makes the G90 more costly than a base 2023 Audi A8, which goes for $87,595, but it’s still cheaper than the 2023 BMW 740i, at $94,295, and looks like a steal next to the $112,150 2022 Mercedes-Benz S500.The first deliveries of the 2023 Genesis G90 are expected to begin by the middle of August.
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      2023 Lexus UX250h Hybrid Adds Cheaper, More Efficient FWD Model

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      Lexus is adding a new front-wheel-drive version of the UX250h for 2023.The UX is now offered only as a hybrid, as the gas-only UX200 has been dropped.The 2023 UX starts at $35,850 and will go on sale in the U.S. this month.After Lexus announced earlier this year that the 2023 UX lineup would include only the hybrid model, it’s now saying that there will be a new front-wheel-drive version of the UX250h. (All-wheel drive was previously standard on the hybrid.) This change means that the UX250h is now less expensive and more efficient. It starts at $35,850 and achieves an EPA combined rating of 42 mpg combined compared with the AWD model’s 39 mpg rating.

      The FWD UX250h has essentially the same powertrain as the AWD model, only it does without the third electric motor that powers the rear wheels. Both versions use a 2.0-liter inline-four gasoline engine and produce a total of 181 horsepower. All-wheel drive is now a $1400 option, and trim levels include Premium ($38,310) and two F Sport variants. The F Sport Appearance ($38,310) has just the visuals, while the F Sport Handling model ($43,280) also gains adaptive dampers and other suspension tweaks, along with sport seats and a different steering wheel.The hybrid still isn’t quite as cheap as the discontinued UX200 model, which had a 169-hp 2.0-liter inline-four and a continuously variable automatic transmission. That version started at $34,525, meaning the UX’s base price goes up $1325 for the new model year. In our testing, both versions got to 60 mph in a sluggish 8.6 seconds.Other tweaks for 2023 include a larger infotainment screen, a reconfigured center console, and some new connectivity features. Lexus also says it improved structural rigidity and added run-flat tires. The 2023 UX250h will go on sale sometime this month.
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      New Honda Formidable Big Wing Exclusive Teaser – Forza 350cc Scooter ?

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      Honda Big Wing dealer network is only found in select big cities exclusive to selling premium productsHonda Forza 350cc – MotoBikeHonda India has set to launch a new product in the country on 8th August 2022. As the launch is nearing, Honda has been generating good buzz around the product. Now, Honda Motorcycles & Scooters India Ltd has released another teaser for its upcoming Big Wing launch. This new teaser gives out some speculations which favour our previous conclusions.Big Wing products don’t really contribute much to the sales charts. The current cheapest Big Wing offering is CB350 and it sold 2,120 units in India and exported 1,500 units to global markets. But Honda is set to launch a new Big Wing product on 8th of August, 2022. Described as the “Formidable”, let’s break it down to see what’s what.Honda India New Teaser – The FormidableHonda’s new teaser reveals some of the attributes of its upcoming launch. Since it is a Big Wing exclusive, we can discard budget and mid-range products altogether. Looking at the teaser, Honda is hinting us that its upcoming launch premium product will have a fierce design, fast acceleration, furious stance, a fighter attitude and fearless performance. It can’t be CB350 Brigade as registration status still says “Formalities check pass”.The teaser gives out urban vibes and stresses sophistication and power. We can also see a highway tribute too. The main highlight of this product will be city commutes and occasional highway stretches. It will also signify performance and presence. Looking at these attributes, we strongly believe that it will be a Forza 350 maxi scooter. Because the way Honda signifies the letter ‘F’ is reminiscent of Forza 350. Due to Urban vibes from the teaser, we can strike out CRF300L off-roader that was recently spotted in India.[embedded content][embedded content]Because it is a Big Wing exclusive, the possibility of it being 150cc or lower, is pretty meek. But it is highly likely to be the Forza 350 that is sold in select markets globally. Forza maxi scooter is not exactly a new thing for Big Wing dealers in Gurugram. Forza 350 is the logical successor for Forza 300 which was sold in India too. Only four of them were sold to customers in India.What To Expect?New Honda Forza 350 made its first appearance at the Bangkok International Motor Show last year and looked mostly similar to the Forza 300. The new maxi scooter is powered by a 330cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine replacing the 279cc engine from Forza 300.This unit is capable enough to churn out 28.8bhp at 7,500 RPM and 31.5Nm of torque at 5,250 RPM. Honda has given it a lighter crankshaft, larger valves and a bigger throttle body. All these upgrades allow it to clock a top speed of 137 kmph.New Honda Forza ScooterIn terms of features, it gets a full LED lighting setup and an electrically adjustable windshield with a travel of 180mm. It also gets Honda’s Selectable Torque Control (HSTC). Forza 350 rides on a 15” front wheel and a 14” rear wheel and is offered with disc brakes on both ends with dual-channel ABS as standard.Suspension duties are carried out by telescopic forks in front and twin shocks at rear. Forza 350 weighs just a little over 180kg. Launch price could be in the Rs 2.5 lakh range. At this price, it competes with newly launched Vieste 300 and Sixties 300i premium scooters from Benelli Keeway. More

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      2023 Mazda CX-50's Meridian Edition Off-Road Package Detailed

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      Mazda has announced details on the CX-50’s rugged-looking Meridian Edition package.It costs $2800 on top of the 2.5 Turbo model and comes with all-terrain tires and appearance tweaks.There’s also a Meridian Choice accessory package available for other CX-50s.When Mazda initially revealed the 2023 CX-50, it showed photos of the new compact crossover with all sorts of off-road accessories and special graphics. As it turns out, these extras are part of a package called the Meridian Edition, which costs $2800 on top of the 2.5 Turbo model and offers a few additional customization options.

      The CX-50 Meridian Edition comes in two colors—Zircon Sand or Polymetal Gray metallic—and has a Terracotta brown interior. The main upgrade is the set of 18-inch wheels and Falken all-terrain tires, and appearance upgrades include a different headlight surround, rocker panels, and a graphic on the hood. There are no changes to the suspension or the all-wheel-drive system, and the Meridian Edition has the same 256-hp turbocharged 2.5-liter inline-four as other CX-50 2.5 Turbo models.There’s also an Apex package available that adds roof-rack crossbars, a roof platform, splash guards, and a different hood graphic. It costs $1235 extra. All in, a CX-50 Meridian Edition will run $42,460.For those who want to add similar style to non-Meridian Edition versions of the CX-50, there’s an $1899 bundle of dealer-installed accessories called the Meridian Choice package. It has the same hood graphic, roof rack, roof platform, and some appearance tweaks from the Meridian edition.Otherwise, all 2023 Mazda CX-50 models receive a mid-year price increase of $750, meaning that it now carries a base price of $28,825 with the standard naturally aspirated engine.
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      New GT Electric Scooter Launch Price Rs 50k – No License, No Registration

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      GT Force prices start from Rs. 49,996 for GT Soul and go all the way to Rs. 59,800 for GT OneNew Electric ScootersGT Force is another electric scooter startup that is established with a goal of revolutionizing electric 2W segment in India. Even though Indian electric scooter startups have been on the rise, this unregulated segment has seen a lot of mishaps like fire hazards as manufacturers cheap out on battery tech.For starters, GT Force has launched two new electric scooters, GT Soul and GT One. They have been launched in the ‘slow speed’ category. This means, the top speed of both these electric scooters is limited to 25 kmph.Slow-speed category electric scooters come with certain benefits though. First, a user need not be above the age of 18. Second, the electric scooter doesn’t need any registration at the RTO. Third, a rider need not have a license either. Lastly, they don’t have large batteries and powerful motors and hence are light in weight and also light on the pocket.GT Soul Electric ScooterGT Soul is priced at Rs. 49,996 (ex-sh). It aims at serving short-distance travel needs and clocks a top speed of 25 km/h. GT Soul is available with both Lead 48V 28Ah and Lithium 48V 24Ah batteries. Claimed range is 50-60 kms on Lead and 60-65 kms on Lithium per charge. It has a BLDC motor and is built on a tubular frame.GT Soul Electric ScooterWith less battery capacity, comes less weight. GT Soul weighs just 95kg and has a loading capacity of 130 kg. It has a seat height of 760mm and 185 mm ground clearance. Other key features include central locking with anti-theft alarm, parking mode, and reverse mode. It is available in Red, Black, White, and Silver colours too.GT One Electric ScooterGT One, however, is priced at Rs. 59,800 (ex-sh). This is also launched in the slow-speed category, prioritising short-distance travel with a top speed of 25km/h. Just like GT Soul, GT One also gets both Lead 48V 24Ah and Lithium 48V 28Ah batteries.GT Force claims a range of 50-60kms on Lead and 60-65kms on Lithium per charge. It has a BLDC motor and is built on a tubular frame. Additionally, GT One includes a front hydraulic and telescopic rear double shocker with dual-tube technology for the rider’s comfort.GT One Electric ScooterGT One’s weight is not disclosed by the company. It has a loading capacity of 140 kg. It has a seat height of 725mm, and 155 mm ground clearance. But due to GT One’s higher price tag, it gets a little more goodies than GT Soul. Additional features include mobile charging and a cruise control system. GT One is available in Matt Red, Black, White, and Silver colours. Both products have an 18-month motor warranty, a one-year lead battery warranty, and a three-year lithium-ion battery warranty.In India, GT-Force has already expanded its distributor network to 80 cities, clocking over 100 dealerships. With a monthly production capacity of 5,000 units, the electric vehicle start-up claim a strong presence in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Rajasthan among other states. What do you think? Would you consider buying an EV from a startup or from an established manufacturer? More

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      Royal Enfield Sales July 2022 – Classic, Meteor, Himalayan, 650 Twins

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      Royal Enfield sold 55,555 units in July 2022 relating to a 26.15 percent YoY growth but 9.53 percent dip in MoM salesModified Royal Enfield MeteorRoyal Enfield sales figures for July 202 have seen good performance both in terms of domestic sales and exports. On a YoY basis, the company has seen total sales growth of 26.15 percent to 55,555 units in July 2022, up from 44,038 units sold in July 2021. This was an 11,517 unit volume growth. MoM sales however, dipped by 9.53 percent from 61,407 units sold in May 2022.The company gears up for launch of the Royal Enfield Hunter 350 on 7th August 2022 while plans are afoot for a host of new launches based on 350cc platform or on the 650cc platforms.Royal Enfield Sales July 2022Royal Enfield sales in the 350cc segment saw a 42.22 percent YoY growth to 9,219 units, up from 6,482 units sold in July 2021. This was a 2,737 unit volume growth with a 16.59 percent share. Sales in this same segment in June 2022 had stood at 11,002 units, relating to a 16.21 percent MoM degrowth and a 17.92 percent share.Domestic sales and exports increased on a YoY basis by 18.42 percent and 90.10 percent respectively. Domestic sales which had stood at 39,290 units in July 2021 increased to 46,529 units in the past month. MoM sales dipped 7.43 percent when compared to 50,265 units sold in June 2022.Royal Enfield Sales July 2022Exports were at 9,026 units last month. This was a 90.10 percent growth from 4,748 units shipped in July 2021 while MoM exports fell 18.99 percent as against 11,142 units exported in June 2022.Royal Enfield Hunter 350Slated to launch on 7th August 2022, RE Hunter 350 enters a segment wherein it will take on the Yamaha FZ25, Suzuki Gixxer and Pulsar 250. It will be offered in two variants with alloy wheels with tubeless tyres and wire-spoke units with tube type tyres. Spy shots show off two options of single-tone silver colour and white and blue dual-tone colour.The new Hunter 350 will get its power via a 349.34cc, single cylinder engine offering 19.9 hp power at 6,100 rpm and 27Nm at 4,000rpm mated to a five speed gearbox. It will receive telescopic front forks and preload-adjustable rear springs while braking will be via single discs on both wheels. RE Hunter 350 will be positioned below the Bullet 350 and is expected to be priced at around Rs 1.50 lakh (ex-showroom).Apart from Hunter 350, Royal Enfield is also getting ready to launch new gen Bullet 350. It will be based on the same platform as Hunter 350, and get the same engine. In the 650cc segment, Royal Enfield will soon launch a new cruiser motorcycle. More

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      Hero MotoCorp Sales July 2022 – Splendor, Deluxe, Glamour, Xpulse

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      Hero MotoCorp has posted marginal growth in domestic sales while exports dipped in July 2022New Hero SplendorHero MotoCorp, the largest two wheeler maker in the world has had an eventful month of July 2022. The company introduced the Super Splendor 125 Canvas Black Edition in 2 variants, priced at Rs. 77,430 (ex-showroom Delhi) for the front drum brake variant and at Rs 81,330 for the front disc brake variant.There was also the 2022 Hero Xtreme 160R that was launched at Rs 1.17 lakh to Rs. 1.23 lakh. This new model comes with new features and is offered in 3 variants of Single Disc, Dual Disc and Stealth Edition. Hero MotoCorp also hiked prices across its motorcycle and scooter range in the past month.While motorcycle and scooter sales dipped in export markets in July 2022 and grew only marginally by 1,476 units in terms of YoY domestic sales, the company looks forward to more positive sales in the coming months. A favourable monsoon season, efficient harvesting of crops and the upcoming festive season could steer more buyers into company showrooms.Hero MotoCorp Sales July 2022Sales however dipped on a YoY basis in domestic markets to a total of 4,45,580 units in July 2022 from 4,24,126 units sold in July 2021. Scooter sales were also lower in July 2022 at 24,292 units from 30,272 units sold in July 2021. This took total two wheeler sales to 4,55,580 units in July 2022 lower by 2 percent when compared to 4,54,398 units sold in July 2021.Hero MotoCorp Sales July 2022Out of these, domestic sales stood at 4,30,685 units in the past month, a growth over 4,29,208 units sold in July 2021, a volume growth of 1,476 units. Exports on the other hand dipped 41 percent to 14,896 units in July 2022 from 25,190 units exported in July 2021. Top sellers include the likes of Splendor, Passion, Glamour, Deluxe, Pleasure, Maestro, etc.Hero MotoCorp YTD Sales FY23Year to date sales during the period April to July 2022 also grew in terms of domestic sales while exports dipped. Hero MotoCorp recorded sales of 17,27,582 units of motorcycles sold in the April-July 2022 period as compared to 13,83,715 units sold in the same four month period of 2021.Scooter sales also increased to 1,08,191 units in the April-July 2022 period from 95,190 units sold in the same period of 2021. This took total YTD sales to 18,35,773 units in FY23 period up from 14,78,905 units sold in FY2022 period relating to a double-digit growth of 24.1 percent.Domestic sales accounted for 17,58,850 units in the YTD FY2022 period up from 13,69,915 units sold in YTD FY2022 while exports stood at 76,923 units and 1,08,990 units respectively relating to a 32,067 unit volume de-growth. More

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      BMW i4 eDrive35 Is a More Affordable but Less Powerful New i4 EV

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      BMW announced a new, more attainable addition to the i4 mid-size electric lineup Monday morning, the i4 eDrive35. The eDrive35 will have an MSRP more than $4000 cheaper than the eDrive40 and $15,000 cheaper than the performance version, the M50. It will have the least power in the model range, with an estimated 281 horsepower, and production is expected to start in late 2022 with U.S. deliveries coming in early 2023.If you want to be ballin’ on a budget and reduce your carbon footprint in the process, BMW has just announced the car for you. The i4 eDrive35 is a new addition to the i4 model range that starts at $51,400, making it the Bavarian automaker’s most affordable EV. The eDrive35 joins the eDrive40 and M50 in BMW’s electric spin on its ICE-powered 4-series Gran Coupe. Shipments to the U.S. are expected to begin in early 2023.

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      Like the eDrive40, the eDrive35 moves thanks to a single rear-mounted motor, unlike the dual-motor, all-wheel-drive performance sibling. However, less money gets you less power, with the eDrive35 offering 281 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. Contrast this with the eDrive40’s 335 horsepower or the M50’s 536. As such, the eDrive35 will get you to 60 mph in an estimated 5.8 seconds, the slowest time of the trio by a whole second (our test of the eDrive40 got it done in 4.8). Still, the eDrive40’s advertised time was slower than our tested time, so the same could become true of the eDrive35 once we get our hands on one.

      As for range, BMW estimates the eDrive35 should deliver a 260-mile EPA range, situated between the eDrive40’s 301 miles on the base 18-inch wheels and the M50’s 227 on optional 20-inch wheels. All of this is courtesy of the eDrive35’s smaller battery. Both the eDrive40 and the M50 share the same 81.5-kWh battery, but the eDrive35’s only has a net capacity of 66.0 kWh, and charging speeds max out at 180 kW compared to the other two models’ max rate of around 200 kW.

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      If you’re noticing a pattern, it’s that the eDrive35 offers less for less, but aside from powertrain specs, it remains unchanged from the eDrive40. It will have the same standard and optional features and equipment, so if power isn’t the most important thing to you, the eDrive35 could be a good option for getting the look and feel of the i4 at a more attainable price.
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