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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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      If you’re noticing a pattern, it’s that the eDrive35 offers less for less, but aside from powertrain specs, it remains unchanged from the eDrive40. It will have the same standard and optional features and equipment, so if power isn’t the most important thing to you, the eDrive35 could be a good option for getting the look and feel of the i4 at a more attainable price.
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      Porsche 959 or Ferrari F40? Take Your Choice of Today's Bring a Trailer Picks

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      • Today’s picks require you to choose your weapon in the defining supercar rivalry of the 1980s—and do that before the twin auctions end on Friday, August 5.• Porsche’s 959 was a high-tech tour de force that accurately predicted the future of the 911 with turbocharging and all-wheel drive.• Second on the scene but the first series production car to crack 200 mph, the F40 is still arguably more desirable than any Ferrari flagship that followed it.Released in 1989, the home computer video game The Duel: Test Drive II posed a difficult question. Given the option of a Porsche 959 or a Ferrari F40, which do you choose? It’s still a stumper today. But you may need to decide, since the cars are both currently listed on Bring a Trailer (which, like Car and Driver, is part of Hearst Autos) by the same dealer in San Diego. The auctions end only five minutes apart, and while the F40 is currently ahead with a bid of $1.7 million to the 959’s $1.3 million top bid, the final price for each should be neck and neck.The game Test Drive II was quite advanced for its time, using videotaped footage captured in a Porsche 944 Turbo on Vancouver, British Columbia’s Sea-to-Sky Highway to simulate one of the racing stages. The developers even went so far as to rent a Ferrari 308, record its engine, then faithfully reproduce the sound to the best that 8-bit technology could handle. The Test Drive series resulted in the long-running Need for Speed franchise.

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      Perhaps you, dear reader, grew up racing a digital 959 versus a digital F40 on Mom’s Apple IIGS. Perhaps you’ve also made some sound investments in Microsoft, or Playstation, or those electric monkey pictures that nobody understands the purpose of. And now you’re ready to cash in and finally buy the 1980s supercar of your dreams. So, which is it going to be?

      The case for the 959 is that it is that rarest of things, a usable supercar. Launched in 1986, it was a window into the future of automotive performance. Its 2.9-liter flat-six engine featured water cooling and twin sequential turbochargers. Peak output was 444 horsepower, and the 959 used its clever Porsche-Stuer Kupplung all-wheel drive to get that power down in all possible weather conditions.

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      This 1987 example is a relatively late-production Komfort model, meaning that it comes with niceties including leather seats, air conditioning, and a Blaupunkt cassette stereo. Any successful bidder should consider immediately purchasing Kraftwerk’s Electric Café on tape.

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      The F40 also features twin-turbocharging but lacks a stereo entirely. It’s not much of a drawback, because experiencing that Ferrari 2.9-liter quad-valve V-8 hurtle to redline behind you is the equivalent of being front row to Pavarotti in his prime as he hits the crescendo of Nessun Dorma.Gordon Murray pooh-poohed the F40 as “a big go-kart with a plastic body on it,” and up close these cars do have kit-car build quality. There were also more than three times more F40s built than 959s: 1311 versus 337. Yet there is a magic to this car that is hard to define. It is one of the rare cars that stands up to childhood hero worship, even better to drive than you hoped.

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      The F40 featured here is an end-of-run 1992 model. For investment potential, it comes with the must-have Ferrari Classiche Red Book. For actually getting out and driving it, it’s had the twin alloy fuel tanks replaced—European models had nightmarishly expensive rubber fuel bladders—and a comprehensive servicing in May of this year.

      With the auctions ending on August 5, there’s still time to decide which of these icons to take home. Will it be the blindingly fast technology of the 959, or will you be swayed by the raw mechanical emotion of the F40? There really isn’t a wrong choice here: Either one would be a childhood dream drive, realized.

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      2023 Ford Maverick Prepares to Hit the Trails with Tremor Package

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      The 2023 Ford Maverick debuts with a new Tremor off-road package, which will be available on the XLT and Lariat trims starting this fall.The Tremor receives a new all-wheel-drive system, a one-inch lift, special front and rear springs and dampers, and Trail Control.The Tremor package will costs an extra $2995 on top of the price of a Maverick XLT or Lariat.Ford launched the highly anticipated Maverick last year, providing a new entry point for Ford pickup trucks with the base XL model starting at just $22,490 and coming standard with a hybrid powertrain good for an EPA-estimated 42 mpg on the highway. The Maverick has proved to be a success, finding 13,258 homes in 2021 and racking up an additional 38,753 sales in the first half of 2022. Now Ford is expanding the Maverick lineup for 2023, adding a new Tremor off-road package.
      Available only on the pricier XLT and Lariat trims that are fitted with the turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four, the Tremor package includes a new all-wheel-drive system with a twin-clutch rear-drive locking differential, which should make the compact pickup more adept off-road by being able to send nearly all rear axle torque to either wheel. The Tremor will feature five drive modes depending on the type of terrain or if the driver is towing, with the Tremor rated to pull 2000 pounds and haul a 1200-pound payload, down 300 pounds from the base Maverick. The Maverick Tremor also is equipped with Trail Control, where the truck manages the throttle and brakes to maintain a speed set by the driver while the driver navigates tricky off-road situations. The Tremor receives a one-inch lift and rides on unique front and rear springs and dampers, while upgraded half-shafts and a heavy-duty transmission cooler should improve durability when taking the Tremor away from the pavement.
      Orange accents distinguish the Tremor, with the bright color appearing on the grille, wheels, and front tow hooks. Those tow hooks sit in a redesigned front bumper which features steel skid plates and a provides for a steeper approach angle. There are also blacked-out Ford logos and tinted headlights and taillights, while the 17-inch wheels are finished in a dark gray anodized finish and comes wrapped in all-terrain tires. Inside, the Black Onyx seats feature orange stitching and Tremor logos. Buyers can also spec a Tremor Appearance package which sees the roof and mirror caps painted Carbonized Gray and black graphics applied to the sides and hood.

      The Tremor will cost an additional $2995, with Tremor Appearance package adding an extra $1495 to the bill. These prices will be on top of the base price of a Maverick XLT or Lariat, with the 2022 models starting at $24,835 and $28335, respectively. Production of the 2023 Maverick starts in the fall, with the Tremor becoming available to order in September.
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      TVS Motor Sales July 2022 – Jupiter, Apache, Ntorq, iQube, XL100

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      TVS Motor reports YoY growth for two wheeler domestic sales and exports; MoM total 2W sales improveImage – MRD VlogsFor July 2022, TVS Motor found a spring in its step where domestic sales and exports are gauged. Total motorcycle sales last month rose to 1.5L units, up from 1,38,772 units. Volume gain stood at 11.5k units at 8.34 percent. Where business is concerned, motorcycles make up much of its sales volume. Apache, Raider, Sport, Star City, Radeon were top selling motorcycles from TVS.Scooter sales improved noticeably last month, up at 1,10,19 units from 73,811 units. Volume gain stood at 36,385 units at 49.29 percent growth. Jupiter and Ntorq continued to be best-selling scooters from TVS. TVS iQube electric scooter sales in July 2022 were at 6,304 units. This is the highest ever monthly sales reported by iQube.TVS Motor Sales July 2022 – Two WheelersWhile most categories are reported in the green, TVS XL 100 moped sales continue to lose their footing. Sales are down to 39,122 units from 50,145 units at volume loss of 11k units. Sales decline stands at 22 percent. In fact, TVS moped sales have been on a decline for months together.Of total two-wheeler sales, volumes in the domestic market far exceeded exports last month. 2W domestic sales crossed the 2 lakh units mark at 2,01,942 units. Sales growth stood at 15.28 units, up from 1,75,169 units at volume gain of 26,773 units.TVS Motor Sales July 2022 vs July 2021 (YoY)Two wheeler exports too are up at 97,716 units from 87,559 units. Volume gain was reported at just over 10k units at 11.6 percent growth. Total 2W sales fell just shy of 3L units. At 2,99,658 units, growth is reported at 14 percent, up from 2,62,728 units. Volume gain is reported at almost 37k units.Total TVS 3W sales for July 2022Three-wheeler ales on the other hand are a mix of low volume and decline. Domestic 3W volume is small at 665 units. This however is an improvement YoY, up from 553 units. Growth is reported at 20 percent at volume gain of 112 units. It’s no surprise though that ICE 3W sales face tough competition from e3W manufacturers. A segment where sales is improving, and even more positive is that fact that the market is peppered by a long list of manufacturers who are new to the trade.3W exports fell to 14,316 units, down from 15,574 units. Volume loss stood at 1,258 units at 8 percent decline. Total 3W sales is down at just below 15k units from 16,127 units. Volume loss stood at 1,146 units at 7.11 percent decline. Despite the slowfooting on the 3W front, total domestic sales and exports remained in the green.TVS Motor Sales July 2022 vs June 2022 (MoM)TVS MoM sales growth for July 2022Total domestic sales stood at 2,02,607 units, up from 1,75,722 units. At 15.3 percent growth, volume gain stood at 26,885 units. Exports were up at 1,12,032 units, up from 1,03,133 units. Volume gain stood at 8.9k units at 8.63 percent growth. Total sales is up at 3,14,639 units from 2,78,855 units. Volume gain stood at 35,784 units at 12.83 percent growth.MoM total sales too improved though at a smaller volume gain. MoM total sales is up from 3,08,501 units at 6,138 units at 2 percent growth. Moped sales fell from 42,429 units at 3.3k units volume loss to a 7.79 percent decline. 2W exports too fell from 1,00,625 units. Volume loss stood at 2.9k units at 2.9 percent decline. Domestic 2W sales were done by about 31 percent, down from 962 units at volume loss of about 300 units. More

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      Ford Prices 2023 F-150’s Rattler and Heritage Edition Models

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      Ford has announced pricing for the 2023 F-150 pickup’s new Rattler and Heritage Edition packages. The Rattler is an off-road upgrade for the base XL trim level, and it costs $1810. The Heritage Edition has a two-tone paint scheme and costs $5645 on top of the XLT.The Ford F-150’s new electric Lightning variant may be getting all the attention, but the conventional pickup lineup is getting some additional options for 2023, too. We now know how much the Rattler off-road package and the Heritage Edition cost on top of the 2023 F-150’s bottom line.The Rattler is pitched as a budget version of the Tremor and FX4 off-road packages, and its price of $1810 fits with that mission. It’s offered only on four-wheel-drive versions of the base XL trim level, although not with the regular cab. The package itself is $1495 but it requires the addition of a $315 trailer hitch. It includes an electronic locking rear differential, hill descent control, skid plates, all-terrain tires, and different suspension tuning.

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      The Heritage Edition is more of an appearance package, and it requires a $5645 outlay on top of the XLT trim level. A two-tone paint scheme is offered in five color combinations, and there are some commemorative graphics inside for the truck’s 75th anniversary. The package alone is $1975 but it also comes with the 302A High equipment package, which adds all manner of equipment including a larger touchscreen and power-adjustable front seats. Standalone options such as the fold-out work surface, an extra power outlet, and a trailer hitch also come onboard when you choose the Heritage Edition.Orders are open now for both versions of the F-150, and they should arrive at dealerships starting this fall.
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      Mahindra Bolero Electric Pikup Teased Ahead Of Launch?

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      Mahindra Bolero Pikup is currently on sale in single-cab guise and gets a sole diesel engine optionMahindra Bolero Electric Pikup Teased?Mahindra has had a long-standing affair with electric vehicles. The Indian auto giant bought Reva electric car company and launched the first set of electric vehicles in India under Mahindra Electric Mobility LTD. But that did not work and most of it is now discontinued.Come 2022, Mahindra is re-inventing its EV portfolio. They are getting ready to launch five new electric SUV concepts on 15th Aug. Then in September, we will get to see the production spec XUV400 Electric SUV.Mahindra is doing really well in electric 3W segment. It sold 2,227 units of electric 3-wheelers in June 2022 registering a healthy 458.15% YoY sales over June 2021. Mahindra currently is the second highest-selling electric 3W company in India with an 8.28% market share. But when it comes to commercial vehicle sales, Mahindra is again in second place. It sold 15,950 units in June 2022 and has a 23.56% market share.Mahindra Bolero Pickup ElectricYou must be wondering why we are talking about Mahindra’s EVs, electric 3W and commercial vehicles in the same light. It is because Mahindra’s upcoming launch is expected to be a culmination of the three. And that is the upcoming Mahindra Bolero Electric Pikup.[embedded content][embedded content]Mahindra dropped a teaser for the upcoming Electric Bolero Pikup. It was just a short teaser with a tagline “The future of Pick-Ups” and no further info. The reason we believe this is Bolero Electric Pikup, is the blue colour which Mahindra has strategically used. This is the same blue shade that is also used by the company’s Treo electric 3-wheeler. Treo is a very popular electric 3-wheeler on sale in India. Even if we go back half a decade, even e2O and e2O Plus press material had the same blue colour.Also, logically thinking, if this isn’t an electric Pikup, it can’t be the “Future of Pick-Ups” as it is already on sale and has been for over a decade. It has to be an electric Pikup and with this Mahindra is foraying into electric Pickup segment which is currently as good as non-existent. With the launch of Bolero Electric Pikup, Mahindra is trying to stay ahead of the game with this niche product. Tata Motors has also unveiled a concept of an electric truck. We have seen Tata Ultra T.7 Electric. But this is a large truck and Mahindra is going for an electric Pickup truck which no one else has currently attempted for.What To Expect?We can expect a slight design upgrade over current Pikup and also, blue accent on the exterior. Mahindra Bolero Pikup Electric will get similar load bay options as the outgoing model and might even have the same loading capacity too. We can expect it to be based on the same chassis that ICE-powered Pikup gets.The electric powertrain can be sufficient for the rated payload and cover around 150 km of range on a single charge. We say this because electric commercial vehicles are primarily developed for goods transportation within cities. For long-distance transportation, diesel is still unmatched in terms of its versatility. More details are likely to be revealed in the coming days. More