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      2023 Honda CR-V Interior Image Revealed, and It's an Improvement

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      Honda released a new teaser image of an updated interior for the 2023 CR-V.A new climate control vent spanning length of interior bears a similarity to what’s in the 2022 Civic Si.More details are set to be released on July 12.Honda released a new image of the updated interior for its 2023 CR-V that shows off a raised infotainment screen as well as an updated digital dash. This follows closely after a preview of the upcoming CR-V late last month in which Honda released images showing the SUV’s updated headlights and taillights, both of which appear to give the car more presence on the road.

      Updated interior photo for 2023 Honda CR-V
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      The updated interior, Honda explains, is intended to be “sporty and modern.” We tend to agree with that sentiment, though we don’t love the increased use of potentially fingerprint-prone black plastic. The modern interior shows a generous amount of black leather with vibrant orange stitching. Reminding us very much of the 2022 Civic Si, the updated dash now features a honeycombed vent spanning from the steering wheel to passenger door. Physical climate controls are thankfully preserved and stay front and center on the dash. In a change from the outgoing model, the infotainment screen has moved to a stand-alone position near the top of the dash. Taken together, the components seen in this photo show the new CR-V as an upscale and pleasant place to spend morning commutes.

      Previous spy photos led us to expect the new CR-V to be slightly larger than the current model. This expectation is all but confirmed in Honda’s release where it describes the interior as having “even more space.” We also expect it to have an improved hybrid system and to make a bit more power than the combined 212 horsepower in the current model.
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      2006–2014 Honda Ridgelines Recalled for Fuel Tank Detachment Risk

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      Honda is recalling 112,060 Ridgeline pickups due to risk of rear-frame corrosion that could lead to the fuel tank becoming unsecured.Unsecured fuel tanks are in danger of sustaining undercarriage damage that could cause fuel leakage and pose a fire risk, the NHTSA report says.The recall applies to Ridgelines produced between October 2004 and June 2014 that were sold or ever registered in Salt Belt states. The report claims that the road de-icing agents used in these states are what causes the corrosion. More than 112,000 Honda Ridgeline pickup trucks sold or ever registered in northern states are being recalled because their fuel tanks could become detached. According to filings with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the area where the fuel tank mounting bands are attached could corrode and separate from the rest of the frame. Should the fuel tank then become unsecured, damage from undercarriage impact could cause a fuel leak and potentially a fire. The affected area, which the NHTSA report calls the Salt Belt region, includes Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C., and Wisconsin. Road salt used to de-ice and maintain roads in these states can accumulate on the rear frame, causing the corrosion detailed in the recall. The dealer-provided remedy includes attaching a reinforcement brace and applying anti-corrosive wax. If the vehicle is damaged beyond repair, the dealer may offer to repurchase the vehicle. In addition, owners who paid to have these repairs done at an earlier date will be eligible for reimbursement. Honda notes there have been no reports of fires or injuries related to the issue. However, between November 2016 and November 2021, five customer complaints related to the defect were received, none of which claimed fuel leaks had happened. Dealers were notified of the issue on June 17, and affected vehicle owners will be notified starting August 1. Until then, the report says, loud noises coming from the fuel tank or the rear frame could indicate that the area has corroded, and owners can use the NHTSA recalls website to check if their vehicle is affected.

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      Watch 900 ATVs and Motorcycles Bulldozed as NYC Mayor Waves Checkered Flag

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      New York City’s mayor waved the checkered flag on Tuesday to end the lives of 900 illegal motorcycles, ATVs, and dirt bikes in a video shared by Reuters on Twitter.The illegal motorcycles were destroyed by means of having a bulldozer smash them to bits. The reason: they were not legal to use on city streets.The NYPD has seized over 2000 such illegal vehicles this year.
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      In this video that turns out to be just as odd as its title, New York City Mayor Eric Adams waved a checkered flag, prompting a waiting Department of Sanitation driver to hit the gas on his bulldozer and bring doom on a pile of ATVs and motorcycles. A line of motorcycles and dirt bikes stand waiting while the bulldozer charges ahead to crush them. The video clip shows that the driver gets about halfway through the line before needing to reverse and unstick a pesky motorcycle before charging back down to finish the job.

      Seizure of illegal dirt bikes, ATVs, and motorcycles has risen in New York this year as part of a public safety push by the mayor, who assumed office on January 1, 2022. According to a statement by New York Police Department Commissioner Keechant Sewell: “Since January the NYPD has seized over 2000 of these vehicles citywide. As the mayor said, that’s nearly over 80 percent more than we took by this time last year.” The mayor said the city chose to destroy the dirt bikes rather than sell or donate them because it keeps them off the street permanently. In his press conference, the mayor stated that many of the bikes don’t have insurance and said he is pushing for ATV dealers to request proof of insurance and registration documents before selling the vehicles. “It’s reckless and it’s illegal. It puts everyone at risk. Other drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and not to mention the bike riders themselves,” said Sewell. Message received, Commissioner. Message received.
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      TVS Sales Breakup May 2022 – Jupiter, Apache, XL 100, Ntorq, Raider, iQube

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      Jupiter was the most in demand TVS two wheeler in domestic market, while the Star City 125 found most buyers globallyNew TVS ApacheTVS Motor Company has noted outstanding growth in domestic markets in May 2022. Sales increased 267.64 percent YoY to 1,91,482 units in May 2022 up from 52,084 units sold in May 2021. This led to a volume growth of 1,39,398 units. On a MoM basis, sales increased 6.06 percent over 1,80,533 units sold in April 2022 leading to a 10,949 unit volume growth.Exports on the other hand dipped both YoY and MoM. Exports in the past month stood at 93,675 units, down 7.49 percent from 1,01,257 units sold in May 2021. MoM exports fell 4.26 percent over 97,843 units shipped in April 2022. The company had also resorted to a price hike in May 2022 with all prices of the company’s scooters and motorcycles increased in the range of Rs 1,000 to Rs 2,500. There was no price hike for the iQube.TVS Sales Breakup May 2022In domestic markets, it was the TVS Jupiter that received the most attention. Sales stood at 59,613 units in the past month, up 868.84 percent over 6,153 units sold in May 2021. This led to a 53,460 unit volume growth with a 31.13 percent share. Sales however, dipped MoM by 2.20 percent over 60,957 units sold in April 2022. The TVS Jupiter was the second highest selling scooter in the country in May 2022 after the Honda Activa.At No. 2 was TVS XL with sales of 35,148 units in the past month, up 392.61 percent over 7,135 units sold in May 2021 leading to a 20,013 unit volume growth and 18.36 percent share. MoM sales dipped 9.37 percent from 38,780 units sold in April 2021 when share percent had stood at 21.48. TVS Apache and Ntorq posted YoY and MoM growth to 27,044 units and 26,005 units in May 2022 respectively. This was a YoY increase of 36 percent and 499.61 percent while MoM growth was at 268.35 percent and 2.92 percent respectively over 7,342 units and 25,267 units sold in April 2022.TVS Sales Breakup May 2022Sales of TVS Sport and Radeon increased YoY by 71.15 percent and 216.12 percent respectively to 11,818 units and 9,667 units in May 2022. The two bikes however, posted 9.06 percent and 16.88 percent MoM de-growth over 12,995 units and 11,630 units sold in April 2022. The company also had Star City (6,806 units), Pep+ (6,580 units), Zest (5,435 units) and iQube (2,637 units) in the list along with RR310 and Raider of which 385 units and 344 units were sold in May 2022.TVS Exports Breakup May 2022TVS Motor was in the red in terms of exports in May 2022 with every bike in the company lineup, except for the Star City 125, posting a YoY decline in exports. Star City 125 exports were at 40,710 units in May 2022, up 18.55 percent over 34,341 units sold in May 2021 with a 43.46 percent share. MoM sales improved 7.36 percent over 37,919 units sold in April 2022 when share percentage stood at 38.75.Star City exports dipped 17.63 percent to 23,500 units in May 2022, from 28,529 units sold in May 2021. MoM sales also fell 1.28 percent over 28,860 units sold in April 2022. Share percentage dipped from 29.50 percent held in April 2022 to 25.09 percent in the past month.TVS Exports Breakup May 2022TVS Apache exports dropped YoY (-43.05 percent) and MoM (-1.28 percent) to 11,620 units while Raider exports stood at 7,452 units down from 9,141 units sold in April 2022. Exports of Sport (6,773 units), Ntorq (3,032 units), Victor (480 units) saw exports dip YoY while Sport and Ntroq performed better on a MoM basis. TVS XL exports were at 48 units in the past month, a 98.05 percent YoY decline over 2,466 units sold in May 2021 while it was a 100 percent MoM growth from 30 units shipped in April 2022. More

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      2022 Kawasaki Ninja 400 Teased Ahead Of India Launch

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      The updated Kawasaki Ninja 400 is expected to command a premium of Rs 25,000 over the older model2022 Kawasaki Ninja 400While Kawasaki’s India lineup starts with the locally manufactured Ninja 300, the brand’s global range in most of its international markets starts with the 400 range comprising Ninja 400 and Z400. Both motorcycles have now been revealed in their updated iterations.2022 Kawasaki Ninja 400, Z400 RevealedFor 2022, Kawasaki has updated emission norms for the fully-faired sports bike as well as the naked streetfighter. Ninja 400 and Z400 now comply with the mandatory Euro 5 emission norms in European markets. Kawasaki offered Ninja 400 in India previously before it was discontinued in early 2020 when BS6 emissions kicked in.With the sports bike adhering to Euro 5 norms, it is on its way to making a return to the Indian market. In fact, the Japanese brand has also teased the fully-faired sports bike on its social media handles hinting at its imminent launch in India. Both Ninja 400 and Z400 are based on the same platform and underpinnings.While Ninja 400 flaunts a fully-faired look with twin LED headlight units and a clip-on handlebar, Z400 gets an aggressive streetfighter design with a wide handlebar. Both motorcycles pack common visual highlights, split-type seats, a slim raised tail section, a muscular 14-liter fuel tank and an upswept exhaust.[embedded content][embedded content]17-inch designer alloy wheels are also common for both bikes. There have been no styling updates on either of the bikes except for new colour schemes on both models. Ninja 400 is available in two colour options including Lime Green with Ebony (KRT Edition) and Metallic Carbon Gray with Metallic Matte Carbon Gray.Powertrain, Hardware SpecsPowering both speed machines is a 399cc, liquid-cooled, parallel-twin engine that generates 44.3 bhp and 37 Nm of peak torque. While the power figure remains identical, torque output has declined by 1 Nm. Although, it shouldn’t be a deal-breaker since kerb weight of both motorcycles remains the same.This power plant is mated to a six-speed gearbox via a slip and assist clutch which is claimed to be 20 percent lighter than its previous iteration. No changes have been made to the cycle parts as well since both bikes continue to be suspended on 41mm telescopic forks up front and a preload-adjustable mono-shock. Braking is handled by a 310mm petal disc at front and a 220mm disc at rear which are aided by a dual-channel ABS.2022 Kawasaki Ninja 400 – India launch teaserFeatures & PriceOther features on offer include a part digital and a part analogue instrument cluster. We would have liked it if the Japanese superbike brand could have updated the latest avatars of both models with a fully digital TFT display. The updated Ninja 400 has been priced at 6,250 GBP (around INR 6.04 lakh) while Z400 now costs 6,000 GBP (around INR 5.8 lakh). The last time Ninja 400 was on sale in India, it was priced at about Rs 5 lakh, ex-sh. More

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      Suzuki Burgman Electric Scooter Patent Leaks – Gets Chain Drive

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      Launch of the upcoming Suzuki Burgman electric scooter is still a couple of years awaySuzuki Burgman Electric Scooter Patent LeaksIt has already been established that Suzuki is working on an electric scooter specifically for the Indian market. Based on Burgman Street 125, this upcoming e-scooter has been spotted testing on Indian roads on multiple occasions. Spy shots suggest that design of the electric scooter is similar to that of its petrol-powered counterpart.Earlier in April this year, it was reported that development of the Burgman electric scooter had been delayed by two years. According to Suzuki officials, development time of the upcoming electric scooter has been extended thanks to high ambient temperatures in our country.Suzuki Burgman Electric Patents LeakedIn recent times, there have been many mishaps related to electric two-wheelers across the country due to high temperatures during the summer. Hence, Suzuki has decided to take some extra time to failsafe their technology. Meanwhile, a new patent drawing of the upcoming electric scooter has been leaked online. The latest patent image reveals a few significant variations in comparison to the previous patent leaked some months ago.As per the latest patent drawing, the electric scooter is built around the same frame as the petrol-powered Burgman Street 125. However, this time it features a chain drive system which is unusual for an electric two-wheeler. This chain drive comes out of an AC motor placed far forward on the frame under the seat to drive the rear wheel.Suzuki Burgman Electric Scooter Patent LeaksAdvantages of chain drive over belt driveA chain drive system has many advantages over a belt drive setup. For instance, the belt drive setup offers a transmission efficiency of 91-94 percent whereas in case of a conventional chain drive it stands at 97-98 percent. Moreover, a belt drive setup is more expensive than a chain drive unit. Also, chain drive is more rugged and adept in tackling harsh Indian conditions like monsoon, bad roads, etc.Suzuki Burgman Electric Scooter Patent LeaksAs a belt always needs to be in a tight position, it will keep the motor, wheel axles and ball bearings under load all the time. On the other hand, a chain drive is always designed with a slack and can transmit power even under extreme slack. Only disadvantage of a chain drive system over a belt drive setup is the constant maintenance the former warrants.Other HighlightsFurther, an AC-DC inverter has been placed smartly underneath the floorboard that converts the battery’s DC output to AC for the motor. A DC-AC converter is mounted on the side of the battery pack to step the voltage down. Suzuki has made use of a fixed battery pack instead of a removable unit. This comes as a surprise, since Suzuki has formed a consortium with other Japanese brands to develop swappable battery technology.The battery looks big enough and should offer more range on a full charge in comparison to a similarly rated removable battery. One major downside is that the battery pack may eat a large chunk of the boot under-seat storage which might affect its practicality. More

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      Okinawa Mega Factory Announced – Electric Scooters, Motorcycles

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      Okinawa seeks to expand its EV business in India and recently announced an investment of Rs 1200-1,500 crore in electric two-wheelers over next two yearsOkinawa Electric Scooter Okhi90 and Mega FactoryOkinawa Autotech, which became the largest electric two-wheeler maker in the country in May 2022, after selling 9,309 units in the month has announced extensive plans. They have plans to set up a Mega Factory in the country so as to meet the increased demand for electric two wheelers.Okinawa Autotech Mega FactoryOkinawa Autotech’s Mega Factory will be spread over an area of 30 acres. This is their third plant in India, with the other two also located in the state of Rajasthan.Okinawa’s second plant in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan opened for operations earlier this year and has manufacturing capabilities of close to 3 lakh electric vehicles per year. The new Okinawa mega plant will offer employment to around 5,000 workers and will be the largest fully integrated electric two wheeler plant in the country.It will see investment to the tune of Rs 500 crores and is slated to be fully operational from October 2023. Okinawa’s mega plant will be fully automatic and will also get automation for powertrain manufacturing.Okinawa Electric Two Wheeler – Mega Factory SketchThe plant will have an in-house automatic robotic battery manufacturing unit, an in-house motor and controller plant while there will also be robotic automation for production of plastic body part molding and a paint shop.Okinawa also plans to improve its R&D facilities along with warehouses and Supplier Park so as to meet growing demand in this segment both in domestic and export markets. This mega factory, in Karoli, Rajasthan, will have the capacity to roll out a total of 1 million (10 lakh) units per annum.Okinawa Autotech – Product RangeOkinawa plans to manufacture the entire range from this new plant. The company’s current portfolio consists of Okinawa Praise, R30, i-Praise, Lite, Ridge Plus and Dual along with the recently launched Okhi 90. These bikes are on sale via the company’s 74 dealerships spread across 55 cities in India and are priced from Rs 58,992 to Rs 1,08,749 (ex-showroom).The company’s newest offering Okhi 90 was launched in March 2022. This high performance electric scooter, presented in a colour range of Glossy Wine Red, Glossy Pearl White, Glossy Ash Grey, and Glossy Jewellery Blue, gets its power via a centrally mounted 3800 watt motor with a removable 72 V 50 Ah lithium-ion battery pack. It gets 2 ride modes – Eco and Sport with top speed at 55-60 km/h and 85-90 km/h respectively and acceleration from 0-90 km/h in 10 seconds. The Okhi 90 can go upto a 160 km range on single charge. More

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      EVTRIC Electric Motorcycle Launch Price Rs 1.6 L – Range 110 Kms

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      EVTRIC Rise, the company’s first electric motorcycle commands a range of 110kms on single chargeEVTRIC Rise Electric MotorcycleEVTRIC Motors – a Pune based electric two wheeler manufacturer, has added a new electric vehicle to its company lineup. Currently selling three electric scooters – Evtric Axis, Evtric Ride and Evtric Mighty, the EVTRIC Rise is the company’s newest electric motorcycle that has been launched at Rs 1,59,000 (ex-showroom). It is also opened for bookings at a down payment of Rs 5,000 and goes on sale via the company’s 125 touch-points across 22 states in India.It may be recalled, that EVTRIC Motors had unveiled this high-speed motorcycle along with 2 e-scooters at EV India Expo 2021. The three scooters are now on sale in India while the Evtric Rise, the company’s first electric motorcycle has just been launched.Evtric Rise Electric MotorcycleBoasting of state of the art style and leading technology, Evtric Rise motorcycle is a completely Made-in-India product. It is being offered in sporty colour options of black and red while on board features include LED headlamps with DRLs and rear blinkers. It is powered by a 2000 watt BLDC motor along with a 70V/40 Ah battery pack.Capable of charging upto 100 percent in 4 hours, the Evtric Rise can command a top speed of 70 km/h with a 110 km range on single charge. For the convenience of users, the company is also offering a 10 amp micro charger which comes in with auto cut feature. It comes in with a detachable battery thus offering charging convenience.EVTRIC Rise Electric Motorcycle launched in IndiaWith the new Evtric Rise electric motorcycle, the company seeks to draw the attention of Indian buyers who are currently using petrol powered vehicles. The rise in fuel costs coupled with high maintenance costs could significantly turn the attention of buyers towards the electric two wheeler segment as has been seen in the latest sales reports.Even as there have been some reports and concerns of fire instances and malfunctioning components, the market for electric two wheelers has been on the rise. It offers a pollution free environment and lower cost of maintenance while with several manufacturers offering battery swap option, the segment is on the road to further advancement in the country.Evtric Motors Electric Scooter RangeThe company also has 3 electric scooters on road- Evtric Axis, Evtric Ride and Evtric Mighty each of which also boast of eye-catching designs and the latest in technology. These are sold via the company’s 125 touch-points across 22 states in India. Evtric Mighty is a high speed scooter that claims a maximum speed of 70 km/h and range of 90 km on a single full-charge. Evtric Ride Pro, an advanced version of the Evtric Rise, claims a top speed of 75 km/h and a range of 90 km.EVTRIC Rise Electric Motorcycle launched in IndiaMr. Manoj Patil, Founder & MD, EVTRIC Motors, “We are excited to bring our latest creation RISE, our first ‘make in India’ electric bike. The bike shall define the true quality experience for the customers who are still otherwise hesitant to switch from ICE to EV. We believe, it is a responsibility for Indian automakers to give their best to the ultimate e-Mobility mission and contribute towards the advancement of the market, and a pollution-free tomorrow. We with our years of experience in automation are well equipped to do our bit. And the new EVTRIC RISE is another milestone in the same direction.” More