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    Honda Dio Sports Limited Edition Launch Price Rs 68k – New Graphics

    Honda Dio shares its 110cc engine and frame with the India’s No 1 selling scooter, ActivaHonda Dio Sports Edition Launched Dio Sports is Honda’s attempt at providing a sporty experience to its customers. The Japanese brand may not be highest-selling motorcycle company in India, but is the highest-selling scooter brand. With 2,85,691 units sold in June 2022, Honda is the second highest-selling 2-wheeler brand in the country, after Hero.But if we break down Honda’s sales, it sold 1,84,305 Activa in June 2022. But Dio is not that high up the list with just 26,450 units sold in the same month. So, to spruce up sales figures, Honda has launched a new Sports limited edition of Dio.Honda Dio Sports EditionDio was already a swaggy alternative to the conventional scooter, that is Activa. But with the new Dio Sports, Honda is adding a little more swag. For starters, Dio Sports is a limited edition and comes in two colours, Strontium Silver Metallic with Black and Sports Red with Black. Both these colours are offered with both Standard & Deluxe variants. Aiming at the youth, Honda wants to revolutionize style for youth with an aggressive and sporty vibe.In terms of changes, Dio Sports gets a few. To begin with, it gets new funky and youthful graphics on body panels. The rear suspension springs for its twin shockers are now finished in red. Suspension hardware is the same, though. Next change in line is only applicable to the Deluxe variant and that is the new 5-spoke alloy wheels. Earlier Dio Deluxe variants used to get gold-coloured steel wheels. Take a look at the short walkaround video below, credit to Engineered Biker.[embedded content][embedded content]Specs & PricingMechanically, Dio Sports is identical to the model currently on sale. Both engine and cycle parts are identical except for the alloy wheels on Deluxe variant. It is powered by a 110 cc single-cylinder, fuel-sipping petrol engine making 7.65 bhp at 8,000 RPM and 9 Nm at 4,750 RPM. This engine also gets Honda’s proprietary eSP technology (Enhanced Smart Power & not Electronic Stability Program).Honda Dio gets 160 mm of ground clearance and weighs only 105 kg. Other notable features include an integrated dual function switch, external fuel lid, passing switch and side stand indicator (with engine cut-off). It gets telescopic suspension at the front. A glaring omission on a sporty scooter is the absence of disc brakes even as an option.It also gets a combi-brake system (CBS) with equalizer and 3-step adjustable rear suspension along with a 3-Step Eco Indicator for better fuel efficiency. The external fuel filler lid is a godsend feature that upcoming Hero 125cc scooter misses out on.In terms of pricing, Honda Dio Sports limited edition prices start from Rs. 68,317 for the base Standard trim and go all the way to Rs. 73,317 for top-spec Deluxe variant (prices ex-sh). Niceties like LED headlights, LED DRLs and alloy wheels are only exclusive to Deluxe variant. Dio Sports compete with other 110cc scooters like Hero Pleasure +, TVS Scooty Zest 110, TVS Jupiter 110, and Honda’s own Activa. More

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    2022 Yamaha MotoGP Monster Edition Launched – R15, MT15, RayZR, Aerox

    Yamaha has launched the updated 2022 MotoGP Monster Edition lineup in India today – Prices start from Rs 87k2022 Yamaha MT15 MotoGP Monster Edition LaunchedAfter seeing success with the 2021 MotoGP Monster Edition, Yamaha India has now launched the 2022 version with select vehicles. MotoGP Edition lineup takes inspiration from Team Blue’s racing motorcycles at the prestigious competition.With the 2022 MotoGP Monster Edition, you have the R15M and MT15 motorcycles on offer along with Aerox and RayZR scooters. The FZ range MotoGP edition is not launched this time with 2022 update.2022 Yamaha MotoGP Monster Edition PricesAs with all MotoGP Editions, the new entrants to this space wear a special livery inspired by Yamaha’s MotoGP track bikes. All MotoGP-inspired models also flaunt Monster energy branding on the body panels which is the principal sponsor of Yamaha race bikes at MotoGP.Apart from the funky cosmetics, underneath the skin, all MotoGP two-wheelers are the same as their respective standard models. They feature the same underpinnings, powertrains and equipment as the top-spec trim of their corresponding standard model.2022 Yamaha MotoGP Monster Edition PricesThe most affordable MotoGP Monster Edition in India is Yamaha RayZR Hybrid scooter. It is priced from Rs 87,330. Next up is the Aerox scooter, prices of which will be revealed at a later date. Then comes the Yamaha MT15 V2, priced from Rs 1.65 lakh, ex-sh. On top of the MotoGP Monster edition range sits R15M, priced at Rs 1.9 lakh, ex-sh.Yamaha has confirmed that these special edition models are limited-run. However, the company did not reveal the exact number of units available for each model. This is to provide exclusivity to owners of the MotoGP branded two-wheelers for the extra premium over the standard models.Yamaha MotoGP Monster Edition SpecsThe MotoGP lineup of Yamaha starts with the RayZR MotoGP Edition. The updated RayZR is now equipped with a Hybrid assist technology that features a Smart Motor Generator (SMG) System. The system also enables other functions such as a quiet engine start system and automatic stop/start feature. The updated scooter now gets a Side Stand Engine Cut off Switch as a standard fitment.2022 Yamaha R15M MotoGP Monster Edition LaunchedAerox is powered by the same 155cc liquid-cooled, DOHC, single-cylinder engine with variable valve actuation (VVA) which propels R15. This motor cranks out 14.8 bhp at 8,000 rpm and a peak torque of 14 Nm at 6,500 rpm in this scooter. The engine is paired with a traditional V-belt CVT to carry out transmission duties. R15 and MT15 are also powered by the same engine, tuned to deliver more power and torque.On this occasion, Chairman of Yamaha Motor India Group of companies, Mr. Eishin Chihana said, “Yamaha is known for its strong racing DNA in international motorsports. The Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Edition livery is the perfect representation of our commitment towards offering a model range that showcases this proud lineage. This year our performance in MotoGP has been exceptional with Fabio Quartararo maintaining his lead in rider standings. This also portrays Yamaha’s unmatched engineering and technological prowess. At Yamaha, our objective is to help our customers experience the same level of excitement being witnessed in global racing. Today, we are glad to introduce 4 Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Edition models for our customers who are passionate MotoGP fans ignited by the spirit of racing. Going forward, the company will continue to introduce more such exciting products as a part of its brand commitment to India.” More

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    2023 GMC Canyon Teased in AT4X Off-Road Trim Ahead of Debut

    The 2023 GMC Canyon will debut on August 11, with GMC providing a teaser for the new midsize pickup truck ahead of its reveal.The teaser shows a Canyon AT4X with the Edition 1 package, and the trim level appears to include beefy bodywork and a tough-looking front bumper with a bull bar.The 2023 Canyon should follow the Chevy Colorado by offering a turbocharged 2.7-liter inline-four engine and no option for a two-door, regular-cab configuration.Last week, Chevrolet took the wraps off the new 2023 Colorado, showing a butch new design that will be available exclusively with four doors and a turbocharged 2.7-liter four-cylinder. Now, we are getting a peek at its corporate cousin, with GMC showing a teaser for the 2023 Canyon and announcing that the mid-size pickup truck will be revealed in full on August 11.The teaser image shows half of the new Canyon’s front end, and GMC says that this example is the AT4X model with the Edition 1 package. The AT4X trim, first introduced on the GMC Sierra, will be the most off-road-ready variant in the range, and we can see a chunky front bumper with a large bull bar rising up in front of the grille. The headlights appear to be split into two pieces, with the rectangular upper section consisting of LED daytime running lights and the lower trapezoidal section featuring the main headlights.

    The grille is blacked out, and it appears that auxiliary fog lights sit in the middle of the front bumper. The 2023 Canyon AT4X also looks to ride on capable all-terrain tires. We expect the Canyon to adopt the same turbocharged four-cylinder powertrain and cab configuration as the Colorado, and the Canyon should also come in a luxurious Denali trim.Check back for more information on the 2023 Canyon when all is revealed on August 11. GMC says reservations will open for the AT4X with Edition 1 package when it is unveiled.
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    Gas Prices See Fastest Decline in over a Decade, Down 83 Cents Since Mid-June

    Gas prices are falling at the fastest rate in over a decade, according to a tweet by President Joe Biden.After a gallon of regular gas peaked above $5 in June, today the average price is $4.19, per AAA.There are currently 19 states where the average is under $4 per gallon, and it’s $3.77 or less in eight states. Gas prices have been extremely volatile this year, with the national average peaking above $5 per gallon in June. However, prices have now fallen for the past seven weeks straight, according to data collected by Gas Buddy.

    President Joe Biden today tweeted that the current drop in gas prices is the fastest decline the country has seen in over a decade. The highest recorded average price of a gallon of regular was $5.02 in mid-June, per AAA, which today lists the national average at $4.19 per gallon. That’s a difference of 83 cents.
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    While a gallon of regular still exceeds $5 on average in states such as Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, and Nevada, there are 19 states where a gallon is offered for under $4. Again, that’s according to AAA’s list of state gas-price averages, which also lists eight states where drivers can fill up for an average of $3.77 or less. The cheapest of those is Texas, where regular is currently $3.69 per gallon on average.

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    AAA yesterday issued a report on the falling gas prices, including a chart that compares national gas prices between 2019 and 2022. It also pointed out that these lower prices could lead to increased demand, which could stymie the price drop.“We know that most American drivers have made significant changes in their driving habits to cope with high gas prices,” said AAA spokesperson Andrew Gross. “But with gas below $4 a gallon at nearly half of the gas stations around the country, it’s possible that gas demand could rise.”It’s clear that there’s been a steady decline in recent weeks, but—as we explained in an in-depth article on gas-price trends last month—it’s best to be prepared for the unpredictable.
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    2023 Genesis G90 Sees Big Price Bump, Still Undercuts S-Class

    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

    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 ?

    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

    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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