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      Yamaha RD350 LC Modified For MS Dhoni – Exhaust Note, Yellow Colour

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      Yamaha RD350 LC was never launched in India, but quite a few enthusiasts did get it imported here privatelyYamaha RD350 LC modified for MS DhoniIn the news frequently for his automotive collection, former captain of Indian cricket team Mahendra Singh Dhoni is here again with a new trophy in the form of a customized Yamaha RD350 LC. This modification project has been carried out by Blue Smoke Customs, a leading vehicle restoration services provider in Chandigarh.Talking a bit about Yamaha RD350 LC, the bike was in production from 1980 to 1983. It was a successor to the larger RD400. Due to stricter emission norms and introduction of new technologies and features, Yamaha RD350 LC was replaced with other models such as RZ350, RD350LC II and RD350 YPVS.Yamaha RD350 LC modified for MS DhoniIn this customization project, focus is on preserving the soul of the bike, all while giving it a major performance boost. Much of the styling has been retained in its original format, as evident in features like round headlamp, turn indicators and rear view mirrors, twin-pod analogue instrument console, sculpted fuel tank design and rectangular tail lamp.Seat section has been modified and the saddle used is a customized unit. It is elevated towards the rear, something that compliments the bike’s sporty profile. Take a look at the detailed walkaround as well as listen to the exhaust note of Dhoni’s new Yamaha RD350 LC in the video below.[embedded content][embedded content]The bike gets a dual-tone colour theme of yellow and black, which was one of the original colour options offered with the bike. Yellow bits can be seen on the front mudguard, fuel tank, side panels and tail section. Riding ergonomics is fairly comfortable and there’s scope for a slightly committed stance too.To give it a Dhoni-specific personalization, the bike gets number ‘7’ on top of the fuel tank. This represents Dhoni’s jersey number that was used in both standard as well as club cricket tournaments. While 7 is apparently a lucky number, Dhoni had said that it actually represents his date of birth 7-7 (July 7). The last two digits of his birth year 81 (8-1) is also 7, according to Dhoni.Yamaha RD350 LC performance boostYamaha RD350 LC is powered by a 347cc parallel twin, two-stroke motor that generates 49 bhp of max power. While the engine is the same, performance and handling have been boosted with a range of aftermarket parts and components. The kit includes Uni air filter, JL twin exhausts, NGK spark plug, Zeeltronic Programmable CDI, VForce4 reed valve system by Moto Tassinari, Lectron carburettor, LMC silicone radiator coolant hose and Metmachex aluminium swingarm.Yamaha RD350 LC modified for MS DhoniAnother key highlight of the modified Yamaha RD350 LC is its throaty exhaust note. It gets even more exciting while accelerating. As seen in the video, the bike has superb acceleration and there’s hardly any match for it on the streets. Exhaust note feels similar to that of legendary RX100, but it’s a lot hardier and louder. The aural experience perfectly complements the bike’s robust profile and powerful performance.Source More

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      2023 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing Track Editions Honor U.S. Racetracks

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      Cadillac has revealed three Track Editions for the CT4-V Blackwing to celebrate the brand’s success in the IMSA SportsCar championship.The Track Editions each come with special colors meant to evoke the racing circuits they are named after: Sebring, Watkins Glen, and Road Atlanta.There are also special interior trim pieces, IMSA logos, and decals, and only 99 units of each will be built.Cadillac recently revealed the Project GTP Hypercar, which will do battle in the IMSA Sportscar Championship starting at next year’s 24 Hours of Daytona, scrapping with a host of new endurance racers from a large field of factory-backed teams. But Cadillac has already been competing and succeeding in IMSA with the Cadillac DPi-V.R since 2017, racking up 28 wins and 84 podiums across multiple entries in 59 races. To celebrate its IMSA achievements, Cadillac is launching the 2023 CT4-V Blackwing Track Edition, with three different versions that each honor a different American road course that is part of the IMSA schedule.
      The Sebring IMSA Edition celebrates the Twelve Hours of Sebring in Florida—which Cadillac won in 2021 and 2022—with a dark Maverick Noir Frost paint job, chosen because the race ends in the dead of night. This moody color is paired with Tech Bronze brake calipers and interior accents in either Signet or Sky Cool Gray.
      The Watkins Glen IMSA Edition has the same interior trim but is decked out in Electric Blue paint with Royal Blue brakes, calling to mind the light blue guardrails that mark the boundaries of the iconic track. The Road Atlanta IMSA Edition meanwhile features a Rift metallic paint job, said to emulate the “overall elevated environment of Road Atlanta” and “the sophistication of the city.” The interior comes with either Adrenaline Red or Sky Cool Gray accents, and the exterior adds Edge Red brakes, Radiant Red side mirrors, and a red pinstripe along the carbon fiber side skirt.

      Along with special colors, the Track Editions add the CT4’s two optional carbon fiber packages as standard, as well as the carbon-fiber front seatbacks. Either the standard six-speed manual transmission or the optional 10-speed automatic gearbox will be available, with manual cars receiving a 3D-printed medallion on the shift knob. Plaques on the B-pillar and the bottom of the steering wheel feature the serial number and verify the authenticity of the Track Edition, and a sill plate recounts Cadillac’s racing triumphs at each circuit. The vehicles also come with an IMSA logo on the front splitter and rear spoiler, a checkered graphic pattern on the hood and doors, and a track outline decal for each track on the rear quarter glass.Only 99 examples of each Track Edition will be built. Production of the Watkins Glen version will run from October to December, with production of the Sebring edition starting in January of 2023 and the Road Atlanta variant being built from February to March of next year. There’s no word yet on price, but we expect a sizable bump over the standard CT4-V Blackwing, which starts at $60,390.
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      Audi Q6 SUV for China Looks Like a Luxurious VW Atlas

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      Audi has revealed a new SUV for the China market called the Q6.It’s a three-row model based on the same MQB platform as the VW Atlas.We don’t expect to see this come to the U.S. anytime soon.Audi is expanding its SUV lineup in China with a new model called the Q6. Though its name places it below the Q7 and Q8 models, it is larger than those and is based on the same MQB platform as the VW Atlas three-row SUV that’s sold in the U.S. It’s part of Audi’s joint venture with Chinese automaker SAIC and will be built locally in China.

      We don’t have much in terms of specifications, but we know that the Q6 will be offered in three configurations, all with Quattro all-wheel drive. The base 40 has a 2.0-liter engine, likely a turbo-four, with 228 horsepower, while the 45 has a slightly more powerful version of that engine with 262 hp. The top model is the Q6 50, which has a 2.5-liter engine (possibly the same VR6 that’s in the Chinese version of the Atlas, called Teramont) with 295 horsepower.

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      The key differences between the Q6 and its downmarket VW sibling are in its design. The front end incorporates Audi’s singleframe grille and similar headlights as other Audi models, while the rear has taillights that stretch across the width of the vehicle. Inside, we can see nicer materials than what you get in the VW, plus touchscreens running Audi’s MMI infotainment system.

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      The Q6 starts at the equivalent of around $74,000 in China at current exchange rates, with the top model commanding $88,000. We doubt we’ll see anything like this vehicle in the U.S., as the Q7 already has the mid-size luxury SUV market covered for the four-ring brand.
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      Hybrid Setup Boosts 2023 Toyota Sequoia Fuel Economy Ratings

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      Toyota has released EPA fuel economy numbers for the 2023 Sequoia, and the new 3.4-liter V-6 hybrid powertrain brings a noticeable benefit.The Sequoia returns 22 mpg combined with rear-wheel drive, while choosing four-wheel drive lowers that figure to 20 mpg. This is a marked improvement over the previous model, which was powered by a 5.7-liter V-8 and maxed out at 15 mpg.The new 2023 Toyota Sequoia brings a much needed update to the full-size SUV based on the Tundra pickup. Replacing the second generation model that had languished on the market for 15 years, the revised Sequoia arrives with sharper styling, a more modern interior, and a standard hybrid powertrain. While looks are subjective and the giant touchscreen may turn some shoppers off, the Sequoia’s new V-6 hybrid setup provides an undeniable advantage over the previous generation, with Toyota recently releasing much improved EPA fuel economy ratings for the 2023 Sequoia.

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      All Sequoias are powered by the same twin-turbocharged 3.4-liter V-6 engine paired with an electric motor, with the only choice being rear- or four-wheel drive. The two-wheel drive 2023 Sequoia is rated by the EPA at 21 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway for a 22 mpg combined rating. The four-wheel-drive system—optional on all trims except the TRD Pro, where it comes standard—drops the ratings to 19 mpg city and 22 mpg highway for a 20 mpg combined figure.

      This represents a sizable improvement over the 2022 Sequoia with its 5.7-liter V-8 engine, which returned 15 mpg combined for the two-wheel-drive model and 14 mpg for four-wheel drive. The 2023 Sequoia hybrid is also substantially more fuel efficient than the 2023 Chevy Tahoe fitted with the 5.3-liter V-8, which returns 17 mpg combined with rear-wheel drive. It also beats out the most efficient 2022 Ford Expedition (19 mpg combined from a two-wheel-drive twin-turbo 3.5-liter V-6) and 2022 Nissan Armada (16 mpg combined from a two-wheel-drive 5.6-liter V-8). The only full-size SUV more that can travel more miles on a gallon of fuel than the Sequoia is the Tahoe equipped with its 3.0-liter turbo-diesel inline-six, which gets 24 mpg in two-wheel drive configuration or 22 mpg as a four-wheel drive model.
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      GM's New Website Will Answer Your Electric Vehicle Questions Now

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      A new website run by GM offers live, one-on-one question and answer sessions for anyone curious about the benefits of owning an EV.You can book a “tour” with an EV specialist to learn about home and public charging, battery technology, and other topics. Users can see the specialist and ask questions via voice or text, but the video stream only goes one way.GM says the mission here is to sell the EV experience, not just more GM EVs.Starting today, GM is offering EV Live, a free educational platform that allows anyone curious about electric vehicles the chance to talk with an EV specialist over the Internet as part of a personal virtual tour that provides answers on how you can make the shift to an electric car.“EV Live lets us meet people where they are and have a real conversation about electrification,” Hoss Hassani, GM vice president of EV Ecosystem, said in a statement. “We’re selling the EV experience, rather than specific EVs.”

      GM is correct that some car buyers could use a helping hand to better understand electric vehicles. A May study by J.D. Power found that 24 percent of car shoppers said they are “very likely” to consider an EV for their next vehicle. Thirty percent of the people who were not interested in EVs said the reason was a lack of information. “Because firsthand experience with EV technology is still not entirely commonplace, shoppers need to be better informed about the ownership experience they offer,” J.D. Power said about the survey results.The Q&A tours happen at a sort of virtual customer information booth called the EV Live studio. To visit, the EV-curious need to make an appointment at the EV Live website or, if you’re lucky, you can sign up for an on-demand live tour, if a host is currently available.During your time with the host, you can ask questions via voice or text chat. The EV specialist will provide an answer, possibly with an assist from one of the website’s dynamic displays about home and public charging, battery technology, the sustainability of EVs, possible commercial applications, and information about how GM’s EVs connect with smartphone apps.Currently, GM is only offering one-on-one tours, but group tours will be available later this year. GM will also provide prerecorded sessions in the future, if you just want to watch and not interact with a host. EV Live offers a one-way live video feed during tours so the guest can hear and see the host, but the host has no ability to see video from anyone taking the tour.EV Live will conduct live sessions seven days a week between 9 am and midnight Mondays through Thursdays, 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. Fridays and from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on the weekends (Eastern time).
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      New Hero Splendor 125cc Canvas Black Price Rs 77k – Details

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      Hero MotoCorp Super Splendor 125 Canvas Black Edition launched in 2 variants; Available at a starting price of Rs. 77,430 (ex sh Delhi)New Hero Splendor 125cc Canvas BlackHero MotoCorp Splendor sales continues to be a chart-topper month after month. It justifies the manufacturer’s efforts to ensure the range is ever-growing and draws in customers. The new variant spied last week is now revealed to be the Super Splendor Canvas Black Edition.  Super Splendor Canvas Black Edition is available at a price of Rs. 77,430 for drum self-cast variant, and Rs. 81,330 for disc self-cast variant. Price mentioned is Ex-Sh Delhi. Customers benefit from a 5-year warranty.Super Splendor Canvas BlackThe Splendor’s appeal is far reaching, with lakhs of customers each month. In its new avatar, Hero Super Splendor Canvas Black Edition offers improved fuel efficiency, up by 13 percent. Mileage is listed at 60-68 kmpl. The feature rich includes a new digi-analog cluster, an Integrated USB Charger, and side-stand engine cut-off. At the same times its looks are refreshed.New Super Splendor Canvas is powered by a 125cc, air-cooled, 4-stroke, single cylinder engine. It returns power of 10.7 BHP @ 7500 RPM and max torque of 10.6 Nm @ 6000 RPM. An advanced programmed fuel injection (FI) system, wet multi plate clutch and an all-new 5-Speed Gearbox improves ride experience in city traffic and highways.New Hero Splendor 125cc Canvas BlackThe new Splendor features telescopic hydraulic shock absorber and rear 5-step adjustable hydraulic shock absorber. On the design front, Hero MotoCorp mentions ‘bold and modern design’. This is enhanced through 3D branding of Super Splendor, and H-Logo. Safety enhancement is attained through side-stand visual indication and a ‘Side-stand Engine cut-off’. Customers can choose the option of disc brake and a Combi Braking System (CBS) for better handling. Take a look at the detailed walkaround video below, credit to Satyam Gupta.[embedded content][embedded content]Premium Hero Super Splendor 125Ranjivjit Singh, Chief Growth Officer (CGO), Hero MotoCorp said, “As an iconic motorcycle that has had resounding success in the market, Splendor Family has consistently sought to set newer benchmarks of safety, reliability, and performance.The all-new Hero Super Splendor in Canvas Black edition strives to take customer aspirations to newer heights, backed by superior performance and comfort. We remain confident that it will fulfil the brand promise of comfort and safety while once again setting a new standard in terms of both technology and aesthetics.”With the Splendor range being the auto manufacturer’s most popular and trusted motorcycle, Canvas Black Edition ups the game. This being a premium proposition of the Super Splendor 125. True to its legend, in its new avatar, the motorcycle embodies design elegance, style, and technological advancement. More

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      Bajaj Pulsar Sales Breakup June 2022 – 125, 150, 160, 200, 250cc

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      Bajaj Pulsar has seen outstanding YoY and MoM growth both in domestic and global markets in June 2022New Bajaj Pulsar 160NTwo-wheeler sales in June saw positive YoY growth of 20.6 percent with most automakers posting a YoY sales growth. Bajaj Auto was the 4th best-selling two wheeler maker in the country with its Pulsar brand being most in demand.Bajaj Pulsar brand has models ranging from 125-250cc. In June 2022, the company also introduced the new Pulsar N160 with revised styling and added features. It is priced at Rs 1,22,840 lakh (ex-showroom) which is around Rs 5,000 higher as compared to the price tag seen on the Pulsar NS 160.Bajaj Pulsar Sales Breakup June 2022Pulsar’s domestic sales in June 2022 increased both YoY and MoM. On a YoY basis, sales stood at 83,723 units, up 5.78 percent over 79,150 units sold in June 2021 leading to a 4,573 unit volume growth. MoM domestic sales on the other hand, improved by 20.92 percent from 69,241 units sold in May 2022.Bajaj Pulsar 125cc was most in demand with a 61.58 percent share and 51,554 units sold in June 2022, up 9.07 percent over 47,266 units sold in June 2021. MoM sales however, dipped 8.59 percent from 56,396 units sold in May 2022. At No. 2 was Pulsar 150cc with a 28.97 sales de-growth in June 2022 to 16,976 units as against 23,901 units sold in June 2021. The Pulsar 150cc currently commands a 20.28 percent share up from 9.58 percent held in May 2022 when sales stood at 6,632 units.Bajaj Pulsar Sales June 2022Bajaj Pulsar 160,180, 200cc models saw a 233.15 percent YoY increase in demand to 14,802 units in June 2022 while MoM sales increased 139.63 percent from 6,177 units sold in May 2022. Share percentage also increased from 8.92 percent in May 2022 to 17.68 percent in the past month. Domestic sales of Pulsar 220F/250 dipped 88.95 percent YoY to 391 units from 3,540 units sold in June 2021. MoM sales saw a 986.11 percent growth from 36 units sold in May 2022.NoPulsar SalesJun-22Jun-21Growth % YoY112551,55447,2669.07215016,97623,901-28.973160, 180, 20014,8024,443233.154220F / 2503913,540-88.95–Total83,72379,1505.78Bajaj Pulsar Exports June 2022Exports also posted YoY and MoM growth of 54.62 percent and 65.43 percent respectively with 40,205 units shipped in June 2022. The company had exported 26,003 units in June 2021 and 24,303 units in May 2022 and each of the models in the Pulsar lineup saw growth.In global markets, it was the Pulsar 150cc that commanded most attention. Exports stood at 18,144 units, up 93.89 percent over 9,358 units shipped in June 2021. It was an 8,786 unit volume growth with the Pulsar 150 holding a 45.13 percent share. MoM sales improved by 136.62 percent from 7,668 units sold in May 2022.Bajaj Pulsar Exports June 2022Exports of Bajaj Pulsar 160, 180 and 200cc bikes saw a 28.11 percent YoY growth to 16,273 units in June 2022, up from 12,702 units in June 2021. MoM sales increased 35.94 percent from 11,971 units sold in May 2022. Exports of Bajaj Pulsar 125cc (4,188 units) and 220F/250 (1,600 units) saw a 51.08 percent and 36.64 percent YoY increase respectively. MoM sales were up 9.29 percent and 92.31 percent respectively from 3,832 units and 832 units shipped in May 2022.Bajaj Pulsar Total (Sales + Exports) June 2022Bajaj Pulsar sales (domestic + exports) increased 17.85 percent YoY to 1,23,928 units, up from 1,05,153 units sold in June 2021. This was an 18,775 unit volume growth. MoM sales were up 32.48 percent over 93,544 units sold in May 2022.Bajaj Pulsar Total (Sales + Exports) June 2022Pulsar 125 accounted for the most sales of 55,742 units, up 11.40 percent over 50,038 units sold in June 2021. MoM sales however, dropped 7.45 percent when compared to 60,228 units sold in May 2022. Total sales of Pulsar 150cc was at 35,120 units in June 2022, up 5.60 percent from 33,259 units sold in June 2021 and up 145.59 percent MoM over 14,300 units sold in May 2022.Pulsar 160/180/200 sales increased 81.25 percent YoY to 31,075 units from 17,145 units sold in June 2021 while on a MoM basis, sales increased 71.23 percent from 18,148 units sold in May 2022. 220F/250cc sales dipped YoY by 57.74 percent to 1,991 units from 4,711 units sold in June 2021 while sales improved 129.38 percent MoM from 868 units sold in May 2022. More

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      Hummer Electric SUV Purchased By US Military – For Testing

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      Hummer EV is powered by three motors making 1,000 bhp of power and 15,500 Nm of torque (Not a typo)Hummer EV based Electric Vehicle Prototype for US militaryWhat comes to your mind when you think about the American Military? I bet you’re thinking about a Humvee, aren’t you? Humvee has become synonymous with the US military and for a good reason. Among the slew of military vehicles, Humvee is their most iconic  Lightly armoured Humvee could seat 4 personnel and was designed to trail behind heavily armoured tanks in combat. Humvee was the first vehicle to get portal axles as its differentials were hindering maneuverability by getting stuck on the centre bump in the track that heavy tanks left behind. It also had a circular cut-out in the roof for mounting Turret guns and grenade launchers.But there was one guy that was so impressed by the Humvee that he convinced General Motors to make a civilian version of it. Hence, Hummer H1 was born and all credit goes to Arnold Schwarzenegger (Not Arnold Shivajinagar, No). GM also launched H2 and H3 in Hummer series and all of them had a reputation of being terrible products in terms of engineering and quality. So, GM had axed the Hummer brand completely, until recently.Hummer EVGeneral Motors has resurrected the Hummer name, but in pure EV guise. Hummer EV comes in two form factors, a 5.5m long pickup and a 5m long SUV. Both get either a dual-motor configuration or a triple-motor configuration. The latter makes 1,000 bhp of power and 15,500 Nm of torque. No, no. I’m not crazy. That’s a true figure from General Motors.Hummer ElectricWhile the original Humvee has either a 6.2L V8 diesel, 6.5L V8 turbo-diesel or a 5.7L V8 petrol, the Hummer EV is pure electric. Hummer EV is now chosen by the US Army for demo and testing purposes owing to its long-standing association with the US Military. This step is to see if EVs are a viable option for future military use and Hummer EV is the first choice for this testing. Hummer EV gets a stupidly large 210 kWh battery and has a chunky 4,103 kg kerb weight. Everything about the Hummer EV is grotesque.Should Indian Military Consider EVs Too?Long story short, yes. But not for every single purpose. When it comes to powering heavily armoured combat vehicles, diesel is still undisputed. But where EVs might shine in the military is urban maneuverability and high-altitude patrolling that currently is hugely taken up by Maruti Suzuki Gypsy.We say high-altitude patrolling because the air gets thinner and thinner as we climb up the altitude. An ICE-powered vehicle burns significantly more oxygen than fuel. At high altitudes, oxygen levels go down drastically. EVs don’t need oxygen at all. In high-altitude places where the Indian Army currently patrols like Kashmir, Ladakh, Arunachal Pradesh, etc, EVs make a lot of sense.File photo.Right now, Indian Military use Mahindra ASLV, Kalyani M4, Mahindra MPV-I 6X6, Renault Sherpa, Mahindra Marksman, Tata Merlin, Mahindra Meva Straton Plus APC, Tata WhAP, Tata Safari, soon-to-be-replaced Maruti Suzuki Gypsy, and a lot more LSVs and MPVs (Mine Protected Vehicles and not Multi-Purpose Vans).In India, Tata Motors is the current EV champ and Mahindra is soon covering grounds with 5 new electric SUVs under Born Electric range. Also, both these companies have a long-standing relationship with the Indian Military. Maybe the Indian Government and Armed Forces would also commission EV manufacturers for testing the feasibility of EVs in the Army.  More