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      TVS Apache 310 Owner Modifies His Motorcycle To Look Like BMW G310RR

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      BMW G310RR has been officially launched in India at a starting price of Rs 2.85 lakh – Rs 20k more than TVS Apache RR 310TVS Apache 310 Modified to look like BMW G310RRBMW Motorrad had developed a winning formula in collaboration with TVS. This formula of a 310cc platform that both companies could utilize, has worked wonders for both. TVS created Apache 310, a fully faired track focused road bike while BMW created G310R, a naked street bike and G310GS, an adventure tourer. Now a 4th motorcycle has been launched on this platform.BMW has launched a fully-faired and track-focused machine named G310RR. This baby RR model is based on TVS Apache RR 310. BMW was expected to make at least some design changes on the G310RR. But that is not the case.TVS Apache 310 Owner Modifies MotorcycleAll four motorcycles are manufactured by TVS at their plant in India. In the past, we saw TVS and BMW keeping their 310cc motorcycles very different from each other. In fact they were serving different segments. BMW even priced their motorcycles a lot more, which were later reduced.This is the first time both manufacturers have entered in the same segment of motorcycle. When BMW had first announced the launch of G310RR, many expected it to be a different machine than Apache 310. But the G310RR is the same as TVS Apache 310, with a new colour, more price, and minus a few features. What the BMW G310RR has, and TVS Apache 310 does not, is a quickshifter.[embedded content][embedded content]Of course some fans were not happy. But this has made the job easier for those Apache 310 owners, who like the BMW badge more. One such owner is Arman Zunaid, who has successfully modified his Apache 310 motorcycle to look like the BMW G310RR Style Sport variant, that has an ex-sh price tag of Rs 2.99 lakh. Apache 310 has a price tag of Rs 2.65 lakh, while the BMW livery wrap costs about Rs 10k.In the video above, Arman explains in detail the differences between the Apache 310 and the new G310RR. He claims that the only feature missing in his Apache 310, and is present in the G310RR, is a quickshifter. Please note that Rushlane is not responsible for content from external sites.Specs & CompetitionBMW G310RR gets the same 312.2cc engine making 33.52 bhp of power at 9,700 RPM and 27.3 Nm of torque at 7,700 RPM in Race and Track mode. In Rain mode and Urban Mode, this engine only makes 25 bhp and 25 Nm. It also gets the same 6-speed gearbox. This engine is also mounted on the same trellis frame too. This reverse inclined motor is first in the segment that helps mass centralization and centre of gravity.BMW G310RRBMW has only made changes to colour scheme and graphics while the rest of the machine is identical to Apache RR 310 it is based on. If you ask us, it is not a bad thing as TVS Apache RR 310 was a banger, to begin with. Priced at Rs. 2.85 lakh (ex-sh), BMW G310RR competes with KTM RC 390, TVS Apache RR 310 and Kawasaki Ninja 300.But the Rs. 20,000 increment for the BMW badge is a little illogical. Especially when the same Rs. 20,000 can be spent on TVS’ brilliant BTO packages that gets fully adjustable front USD forks and rear monoshock from KYB. This adjustable suspension has been completely given a miss by BMW. The German brand has in fact deleted some TVS exclusive features that worked only through their proprietary software like SmartXonnect. So, Bluetooth connectivity and all associated features are gone for Rs. 20,000 – 35,000 addition. Value for money? More

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      350cc Motorcycle Sales June 2022 – Classic, Meteor, Bullet, CB350

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      350cc motorcycles registered robust growth in June, with domestic sales and exports rising by 27.41% and 154.76%, respectivelyRoyal Enfield 350cc Custom By EimorIn domestic market, total sales of 350cc motorcycles in June was at 46,446 units. Sales during the corresponding period last year was at 36,454 units. All except Meteor have positive YoY growth in June. Things are not so good in MoM terms, as growth is down by -11.03%. Sales in May 2022 were higher at 52,203 units.Total exports of 350cc motorcycles were at 7,579 units in June. In June last year, exports were at 2,975 units. MoM export growth has improved by 17.69%, as compared to 6,440 units exported in May 2022.350cc motorcycle sales June 2022Royal Enfield continues to dominate 350cc segment with a market share of more than 95%. Classic 350 leads the pack with sales of 25,425 units in June. YoY growth is 46.31%, as compared to 17,377 units sold in June last year. Classic 350 market share is at 54.74%. MoM growth is down by -15.13%, as compared to 29,959 units sold in May 2022.Meteor is next with sales of 8,645 units in June. YoY growth is down by -1.43%, as compared to 8,770 units sold in June last year. Market share is at 18.61%. Meteor MoM growth is at 5.31%, as compared to 8,209 units sold in May 2022. Bullet 350 is next with sales of 5,893 units in June. YoY growth has improved by 10.83%, as compared to 5,317 units sold in June last year. Market share is at 12.69%. Bullet MoM growth is down by -15.31%, as compared to 6,958 units sold in May 2022.350cc Motorcycle Sales June 2022Electra 350 is fourth in the list with sales of 4,363 units in June. YoY growth is at 39.08%, as compared to 3,137 units sold in June last year. Market share is at 9.39%. Electra MoM growth has improved by 15.76%, as compared to 3,769 units sold in May 2022.At number five is Honda CB350 with sales of 2,120 units in June. YoY growth is up by 14.41%, as compared to 1,853 units sold in June last year. Market share is at 4.56%. CB350 MoM growth is down by -35.91%, as compared to 3,308 units sold in May 2022.Sales of Jawa Yezdi were at 3,294 units in June. YoY sales have more than doubled, as compared to 1,576 units sold in June last year. However, MoM growth is down by -7.16%, as compared to 3,548 units sold in May 2022.M’Cycle Sales 350ccJun-22Jun-21Growth % YoY1. Royal Enfield Classic 35025,42517,37746.312. Royal Enfield Meteor 3508,6458,770-1.433. Royal Enfield Bullet 3505,8935,31710.834. Royal Enfield Electra 3504,3633,13739.085. Honda Hness CB 3502,1201,85314.41Total46,44636,45427.41Jawa Yezdi (Retail)3,2941,576109.01350cc motorcycle exports June 2022Meteor 350 leads in export markets with 3,487 units in June. YoY growth is at 46.94%, as compared to 2,373 units exported in June last year. Share in exports is at 46.01%. Meteor MoM growth is at 61.36%, as compared to 2,161 units exported in May 2022.Classic 350 is second with exports of 2,592 units in June. YoY growth is up by 863.57%, as compared to 269 units exported in June last year. Share in exports is at 34.20%. Classic MoM growth is down by -6.73%, as compared to 2,779 units exported in May 2022.350cc Motorcycle Exports June 2022At number three is Honda CB350 with exports of 1,500 units in June. YoY growth is up by 371.70%, as compared to 318 units exported in June last year. Share in exports is at 19.79%. Bullet and Electra did not have any exports in June. More

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      5 Classic Pony Cars Headed to Your Mailbox on New USPS Stamps

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      If you’re looking for affordable collectibles of classic cars, the U.S. Postal Service has you covered with the upcoming launch of five pony-car stamps. The Mustang, Camaro, Javelin, Challenger and Cougar are all represented.The USPS has issued other sets of classic cars, including some for muscle cars from the 1960s and 1970s and multiple sets showing off cars from the 1950s.The pony-car Forever stamps will go on sale in August and cost 60 cents each.Five classic muscle cars from the height of the pony-car era are about to look good standing perfectly still on a postage stamp. The U.S. Postal Service is bringing the five performance cars to philatelists across the country next month.The five models featured on the new Forever stamps include the 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302, the 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28, the 1969 AMC Javelin SST, the 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T, and the 1967 Mercury Cougar XR-7 GT.

      The USPS said this new stamp series is intended to highlight the “youthful spirit” that these cars brought to the automotive world between 1964 and the energy crisis of the 1970s. By the end of that decade, pony cars had become cultural icons and, as these stamps prove, they remain popular today.The pony-car era might be long gone, but some of that spirit survives today. We, for one, never tire of a good Camaro vs. Challenger vs. Mustang comparison test, as we did in 2020.The USPS has a history of highlighting American cars from previous eras on its stamps. In 2013, the USPS worked with NASCAR driver Richard Petty to promote five limited-edition muscle-car stamps. The cars on those stamps included the 1966 Pontiac GTO, the 1967 Shelby GT500, the 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona, the 1970 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda, and the 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS.The USPS has also issued stamps featuring vehicles from the 1950s, including a set of five “sporty cars” and another five that emphasized “fins and chrome,” including the 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk and the 1959 Cadillac Eldorado.Earlier this month, the price of a Forever Stamp went up by two pennies to 60 cents. Any uncanceled Forever Stamp can be used to mail a one-ounce letter, no matter when and at what price they were purchased.The USPS will hold a first-day-of-issue celebration for the Pony Cars Forever stamps at the Great American Stamp Show in Sacramento, California, on August 25. If you’re interested in attending, you can RSVP for the free event at the USPS website.
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      Top 10 Two Wheelers June 2022 – Splendor, Activa, Pulsar, Jupiter

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      Top 10 two wheeler sales increased 24.21 percent with Hero Splendor heading the listNew Bajaj Pulsar N 160Sales of top 10 two wheelers during the month of June 2022 stood at 9,70,346 units, up 24.21 percent as against 7,81,242 units sold in June 2021. This was a volume increase of 1,89,104 units.Once again it was Hero Splendor that topped the lists and that too by a significant margin. It was the only bike on this list to see sales above the 2 lakh unit mark. Sales stood at 2,70,923 units in June 2022, up 2.62 percent over 2,64,009 units sold in June 2021 with a share of 27.92 percent in the top 10. It was also a MoM growth over 2,62,249 units sold in May 2022.Top 10 Two Wheelers June 2022At No. 2 was the Honda Activa. Sales increased nearly two fold by 95.50 percent to 1,84,305 units in June 2022, from 94,274 units sold in June 2021. This was a 90,031 unit volume growth with an 18.99 percent share.Honda CB Shine, the 125cc commuter motorcycle, was next with sales of 1,25,947 units in June 2022, up 75.23 percent over 71,869 units sold in June 2021. The CB Shine commanded a 12.98 percent share.Top 10 Two Wheelers June 2022Hero HF Deluxe sales stood at 1,13,155 units last month, a YoY growth of 2.20 percent from 1,10,724 units sold in June 2021. This was a volume growth of 2,431 units with a 11.66 percent share.Bajaj Pulsar at No. 5 on this list saw 83,723 units sold in June 2022, up 5.78 percent over 79,150 units sold in June 2021 with an 8.63 percent share. In June 2022, the new-gen Bajaj Pulsar N160 was also launched at Rs 1.27 lakhs. It is a price upgrade as compared to the older model which was priced at Rs 1.22 lakh (ex-showroom).TVS XL100, JupiterTVS Jupiter and XL100 were also on this list at No. 6 and 7. Sales of the Jupiter increased 97.35 percent YoY to 62,851 units, up from 31,848 units sold in June 2021. This was a 31.003 unit volume growth with 6.48 percent share. The XL100, the only moped in this list, also saw sales to the extent of 37,474 units, up 4.39 percent YoY from 35,897 units sold in June 2021.Top 10 2WheelersJun-22Jun-21Growth % YoY1. Hero Splendor2,70,9232,64,0092.622. Honda Activa1,84,30594,27495.503. Honda CB Shine1,25,94771,86975.254. Hero HF Deluxe1,13,1551,10,7242.205. Bajaj Pulsar83,72379,1505.786. TVS Jupiter62,85131,84897.357. TVS XL10037,47435,8974.398. Suzuki Access34,13131,3998.709. Hero Glamour30,10518,75960.4810. Bajaj Platina27,73243,313-35.97Total9,70,3467,81,24224.21Suzuki Access scooter sales increased 8.70 percent YoY to 34,131 units in June 2022 from 31,399 units sold in June 2021. There was also the Hero Glamour at No. 9 with a 60.48 percent YoY growth to 30,105 units, up from 18,759 units sold in June 2021. At No. 10 was the Bajaj Platina, the only bike on this list to post a YoY de-growth. Sales dipped 35.97 percent to 27,732 units sold in the past month, from 43,313 units sold in June 2021. More

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      Ola Electric Car Will Be The Sportiest Made In India Car – Render

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      Upcoming Ola Electric Car is expected to be mostly designed and developed in-houseOla Electric Car Launch Soon – Render *Ola Electric has been hitting homeruns after homeruns. Since their acquisition of Amsterdam-based Etergo scooter company, they have been in news pretty much like clockwork. Ola FutureFactory was set up in Tamil Nadu in December 2020. In just one and a half years, they have redefined what an electric scooter should be.Sure, one of the S1 Pro has been subjected to fire hazards and many S1 Pro owners have reported a lot of niggles. But Ola has pushed on like a pawn in a Chess game, never taking a step back. Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal is ambitious and has delivered on most promises he made with S1 Pro. Biggest battery? Check. Longest range? Check. Gimmicks? Check. Cruise Control? Umm, not yet. But let’s cut some slack for now.Recently, Bhavish teased three Ola Electric Cars, one of which is a low-slung sedan and the other two may be an SUV and a hatchback. Amidst all the production hassles of the S1 Pro electric scooter, four-wheeled PVs have been Ola’s ambition since day one and Ola’s mother factory is said to be designed keeping this in mind. Ola is expected to reveal more on August 15 and electric car production is expected to start in two years’ time.Ola Electric Car Will Be SportiestTwo years to design and develop an electric car is a challenge, to say the least. Even Tesla didn’t go full regalia and make Model S to dominate the market. No. Tesla actually started off with the Roadster (1st gen) which was produced in limited numbers for a very high price. To make a Roadster, Tesla licensed Elise from British sports car manufacturer Lotus. Then swapped out the engine with a battery and motor.Ola CEO shares new teaser of upcoming electric carTo research, design, develop and manufacture a full-fledged car, will take years. Bhavish knows this. Ola bought Etergo and manufactured the same thing in India. All the research, design, and development were already done. To build an electric car from scratch and get to production in just a two-year timeline is next to impossible.But Ola has a trend of keeping up promises. They don’t bite more than they can chew. Is it possible that Ola will buy an electric car startup that has done most of the work already? Or at least license an already developed product that they will base their EV on or manufacture in India? Only time will tell. For now, Bhavish has hit us with a new teaser stating that they’re going to build the sportiest car ever built in India.What To Expect?It might seem like tall claims. But let us take a look at what we can expect from Ola’s stables in two years. In March 2022, Ola Electric made a multi-million USD investment in StoreDot, an Israel-based company specializing in battery technologies. It is said that both companies are jointly developing XFC (Xtreme Fast Charging) battery technology and the recently teased indigenous battery by Bhavish might be the brainchild of this venture.We have also heard that Ex-Mahindra designer Ramkripa Ananthan, who designed XUV700, Thar and XUV300, has joined Ola team. We can expect a minimalist, yet techy vehicle from Ola. It can be underpromised but over-deliver like we’ve seen with S1 Pro. It will have a big battery and long range to back it up. Batteries will be indigenously designed and developed in-house. It promises to be the sportiest car ever made in India. If you think about it, India doesn’t make sporty cars at all. So, yeah. Claims might be true.* Disclaimer – Render of Ola Electric Car above has been created by Pratyush Rout based on a teaser shared by Ola. The render is not commissioned or endorsed by Ola Electric. More

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      Paul Walker’s 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Headed to Monterey Auction

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      The star of The Fast and the Furious movie franchise passed away in 2013, but one of his personal vehicles will play its own starring role during this year’s Monterey Car Week in August.Fully restored and looking sweet, this 1973 Porsche 911 features a 2.7-liter flat-six-cylinder engine and houndstooth black-and-white seats, all wrapped up in a bright-yellow exterior with black accents.Walker once told Jay Leno how he found this car for sale online and agreed to purchase it sight unseen back in 2011.The list of glorious vehicles that will be auctioned off at the 2022 Monterey Car Week next month is full of head-turning possibilities, from a one-of-12 1934 Packard Custom Convertible Sedan to a 2012 Ferrari LaFerrari Prototype MP1. If you’re a fan of The Fast and The Furious movies, though, there’s just one that you’ll want in your own garage: a light-yellow 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 that was previously owned by Paul Walker. Walker starred in the action movie series until his death in 2013 in a crash involving another Porsche, a Carrera GT Walker had recently purchased.

      A car guy through and through, Walker talked about buying this vehicle, which he found for sale on the internet in 2011, during an appearance on Jay Leno that year. Walker wasn’t even sure the car ran when he agreed to purchase it, but the folks at Mecum Auctions are able to offer the car in fine shape now that it has been restored and refined to a level Walker would have appreciated.

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      The 911 RS 2.7 has a history of being driven both fast and furious, as the model was raced on the track starting in 1972. The car’s track success gave Porsche reason to increase the number of RS 2.7 units it would make from an expected 500 to the final tally of 1580 cars. Walker’s car comes with FIA paperwork and a Porsche certificate of authenticity.On Walker’s 911 RS 2.7, a yellow exterior is decorated with black accents like the Carrera livery on the sides and chrome trim on the windows and headlights. Restorations to the powertrain, including the drivetrain and the suspension, were done by Jerry Woods Enterprises. The powertrain uses a 2.7-liter flat-six-cylinder engine that produces 210 horsepower. An 8000-rpm tachometer can be used to know when to shift the five-speed manual transmission. The odometer currently shows 93,774 kilometers (58,268 miles).

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      The black interior was redone by Autobahn Interiors, which gave the 911 black-and-white sport bucket seats while keeping the rest looking clean and simple with gauges from VDO. In keeping with the original, the redone 911 features thinner steel body panels than those found on a standard 911 and also has lighter, thinner windows. Other weight-saving features include a fiberglass rear deck and a lightweight ducktail spoiler.Interested bidders need to register on the Mecum website before Monterey Car Week starts August 18. The 911 is listed on the site at Lot R290, and the auction will take place Saturday, August 20.
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      2022 Ather Electric Scooter Launch On 19th July – New Gen 450X

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      The new Ather 450X will continue to rival premium electric scooters like Ola S1 Pro, Simple One and TVS iQubeNew Ather Electric Scooter Launch Date 19th JulyA lot of action has taken place in the electric two-wheeler segment in India which saw the introduction of many new players in recent months. With more new models slated to make an entry in the near future, it becomes imperative for existing players to stay relevant in this ultra-competitive environment.Ather Energy is one of the market leaders in the electric two-wheeler space in India today. It was recently reported that the Bengaluru-based EV startup is developing a facelift for its best-selling model 450X. A type approval document filed by Ather Energy was leaked a few days ago.New Ather Electric Scooter Launch DateOn their official Twitter, Ather Energy revealed the launch date of the new 450X. Ather has announced that the new Gen 3 450X electric scooter will be launched on 19th July. The way they have made the announcement, it is likely that the current version of 450X will be discontinued.Further, the new 450X is likely to be priced about Rs 6k more than the current model in ex-sh prices. The biggest update in the upcoming iteration of Ather 450X is a larger 3.66kW Lithium-ion battery pack in place of the existing 2.6kWh unit. The updated 450X will be available in two settings.New Ather Electric Scooter Launch Date 19th JulyIn the first setting, 450X gets five riding modes including Warp Mode, Sport Mode, Ride Mode, Eco Mode and the new Smart Eco Mode. The second setting, which seems to be a variant with some reduced battery capacity, gets four riding modes with no Warp mode on offer. In all probability, the second setting will be locked and only available to owners at some special requests.The larger battery pack will result in an increase in peak power output as well as a single-charge range. Peak power output for the new Ather 450X will be rated at 6.4kW whereas nominal power output will measure 3.1kW for the most aggressive Warp mode. Peak and nominal power outputs will vary according to the ride mode the user chooses.As far as range is concerned, the larger battery pack has resulted in a maximum range of 146km on a single charge for setting 1. For setting 2, the range strangely drops to 108km for a single charge. Both these figures are ARAI-rated and real-world range will expectedly differ from these figures.Updates in EquipmentAther will also make some tweaks to the e-scooter’s equipment as well. Currently, Ather 450X is loaded with features like full-LED lighting, a 4.2-inch touchscreen instrument cluster, Bluetooth connectivity, integrated 4G LTE SIM connectivity, Over the air (OTA) updates, onboard navigation, digital document storage, music & call controls, reverse mode, etc.However, sources tell Rushlane that features like OTA updates, navigation, User Interface (UI) improvements, smartphone integration to instrument console and on-road access to customer support which were offered free until now, will be offered as subscription services. From 1 January 2023, a user has to pay Rs 2,400 annually to avail the services mentioned above. All customers who are currently awaiting delivery of Ather 450X electric scooter, have the option to update their booking to the upcoming new gen 450X electric scooter. More

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      Mahindra Electric Pickup Truck To Debut On 15th Aug – Scoop

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      An electric pickup truck could finally be the right product for Mahindra to crack the elusive North American marketNew Mahindra Electric Pickup Truck – RenderEarlier this year, Mahindra teased three electric SUVs of varying sizes. The automaker is preparing for their global premiere in the UK on 15th of August, our Independence Day. The venue makes sense as majority of the design process of these vehicles has been handled by the UK-based Mahindra Advanced Design Europe (MADE).We have learnt that one of the three upcoming EVs is a lifestyle pickup truck which will primarily be catering to the North American market. This array of zero emission products will usher in a new design era for Mahindra and Mahindra under the leadership of Pratap Bose. Mahindra North American Technical Center is said to be leading the engineering part.Mahindra Electric Pickup ConceptNothing much is known about the new Mahindra electric pickup or its siblings but we expect them to be based on a modular platform which is likely to take advantage of the recent component sharing tie-up with Volkswagen Group. As per the partnership, Mahindra gets to use critical EV components from the German giant’s MEB electric platform.Both single and dual-motor configurations are expected to be on offer but it’s too early to speculate about output figures or battery capacity. However, it is being rumoured that the battery packs will be sourced by LG and a Chinese supplier. All the three cars are estimated to have a range in excess of 400 km.Mahindra Born Electric SUVs – Teaser. Of these three, one is an electric pickup.The Indian SUV specialist has been having a strong aspiration to take the brand global for years now, but things haven’t panned out yet. However, a design center in the UK and a technical center in North America highlights that Mahindra has not given up on its global ambitions.Mahindra Electric International PlansThe acquisition of SsangYong failed to yield expected results and previous attempts to enter the North American market did not take off either. The Roxor has been marred by a lengthy legal battle with Jeep which eventually led Mahindra to significantly redesign its product. The company will be hoping that the new electric pickup truck and its SUV siblings could give it the much needed break in North America and other key overseas markets.In what comes as a significant boost to Mahindra’s global EV plans, British International Investment has announced an investment of up to INR 1,925 crore into a new electric 4 wheeler entity which will be wholly owned by M&M.To be incorporated under the banner Electric Vehicle Co., the new entity will have a capital infusion of around INR 8,000 cr (USD 1 billion) between FY24 and FY27 with both BII and M&M bringing in like-minded private investors. Further details about the EV Co. are expected to be revealed during the world premiere of the 3 new EVs next month. More