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      2008 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet Is Our BaT Pick of the Day

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      • The 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet combines a soft top with a 355-hp 3.8-liter flat-six and all-wheel drive.• This particular 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet includes a six-speed manual transmission.• Bidding closes on Monday, May 9.It only takes a few gray Michigan winters under your belt to appreciate the sunshine of spring. That’s why this 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet that’s currently up for auction on Bring a Trailer—which, like Car and Driver, is owned by Hearst Autos—caught our attention.

      This specific 997-generation 911’s allure stems from the fact it combines the model’s drop-top body style with a six-speed manual transmission and all-wheel drive. The fact this 911 is a Carrera 4S and not a lesser Carrera 4 is the cherry on top of the cake, as its 3.8-liter flat-six engine produces a total of 355 horsepower—30 horses more than the lesser Carrera 4’s 3.6-liter unit.What better way to enjoy the warm weather than in an open-top stick-shift 911 with power to spare? This car’s all-wheel-drive system means it ought to offer reasonable competence on subpar surfaces, as well. After all, sometimes it snows in April—or May—in the midwest.

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      Not that we recommend regularly taking this 911 through the white stuff—especially if you’re doing so in a state that salts its roads. With approximately 5000 miles on its odometer, this 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet is in far too fine of shape to risk either rot or rust. Although this Porsche’s gray paint may come off as a tad too tame for some, the subdued hue appeals to our modest sensibilities. Plus, we think it perfectly complements the car’s gray 19-inch wheels, black soft top, and tan interior, which includes leather-lined seats, a Bose stereo, and an in-dash navigation system, the latter of which may prove more burdensome than beneficial given the setup’s age.

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      We wager the final bid for this Porsche drop-top will top that of the last 2008 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet to cross Bring a Trailer’s virtual auction block, a 56,000-mile example equipped with the less desirable five-speed automatic transmission that sold for $41,000 late last year. Whether this 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet sells, though, ultimately depends on the seller’s reserve. Regardless, we’ll know where the proverbial hammer falls on this all-wheel-drive 911 convertible once bidding ends on Monday, May 9.

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      Suzuki 2W Sales April 2022 – Burgman, Gixxer, Avenis, Access

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      Suzuki Two Wheelers report YoY domestic sales decline in April 2022, exports improvedImage – SouRik MotoworldTwo wheeler sales in April 2022 weren’t phenomenal with results being mixed. There are expectations for 2W sales to improve in the following months backed by seasonal demand, and a spurt of sales related to the wedding season.Add to it the dead as a duck scenario in recent periods owing to Covid-19 lockdown, production stops, and general economic strain. With the market having opened up, and estimates that point to an improvement in the chip / semiconductor shortage situation, things are expected to look up.Suzuki 2W Sales April 2022YoY Suzuki 2W sales for April 2022 is a mixed bag of results. Domestic sales fell, and exports improved. Domestic sales last month were reported at 54,327 units, down from 63,879 units. Volume loss stood at 9,552 units at 14.95 percent decline. Of total sales, domestic sales accounts for three-fourth of total volumes. Exports rose to 17,660 units, up from 13,970 units. Volume growth stood at 3,690 units. Sales growth stood at 26.41 percent.Total sales fell to 71,987 units, down from 77,849 units. Volume loss stood at 5,862 units. Sales decline stood at 7.53 percent. MoM sales improved in all aspects. Domestic sales improved from 50,734 units. Volume gain stood at 3,593 units at 7.08 percent growth. Best sellers for Suzuki in India are Access, Gixxer, newly launched Avenis and Burgman to some extent.Suzuki Two Wheeler Sales April 2022Exports improved from 14,761 units. Volume gain stood at 2.9k units at about 20 percent growth. Total sales are up from 65,495 units. Volume gain stood at 6.5k units at around 10 percent growth. Indian manufacturers have in recent months seen improved performance where exports are concerned. This has helped most boost their overall sales tally in a consistent manner.Semiconductor suppliesSatoshi Uchida, Managing Director, Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt Ltd. said, “Two-wheeler industry continues to navigate through the challenges thrown by the pandemic and semiconductor shortage. Even with these challenges, Suzuki Motorcycle India has maintained its sales momentum. In April 2022, we clocked an overall sales of 71,987 units and posted Month-on-month increase of approximately 10% over March 2022.Given the fact that this is the month of April, and the acute inconsistency in semiconductor supplies that we have been experiencing, we have started the New Financial Year in a satisfactory manner. We look forward to easing out of the supply limitations so that we can cater to the ever increasing demand for Suzuki Two-Wheelers both from the Domestic and Overseas Markets.”Sales growth expectedSuzuki 2W sales through 2022 have been consistent. Though competing in the market with a much smaller volume than the top 4 names, Suzuki has continually chipped away at the market. This has helped the manufacturer be a top volume name in the market for sellers that report less than a lakh units in sales on a monthly basis. More

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      U.S. Government Pledges $45 Million to Develop Better EV Batteries

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      The Department of Energy is launching the Electric Vehicles for American Low-Carbon Living (EVs4ALL) program, dedicated to improving battery technology.The program will provide up to $45 million for the domestic development of electric-vehicle batteries.The program aims for batteries with faster charging times, less susceptibility to extreme temperatures, and better range retention over a battery’s lifespan. The Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a new venture for the advancement of electric vehicles in the U.S., creating a program to fund the development of cheaper, more efficient, and longer-lasting batteries. This follows an announcement from February when the DOE and the Department of Transportation launched a joint office to oversee the expansion of America’s electric-vehicle charging network, pledging $5 billion to states over the next five years to create a “spine” of chargers along the interstate highway system. The new battery-focused program is called EVs4ALL and will dedicate up to $45 million to fund the domestic development of advanced batteries for EVs. It’s organized through division called Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E). This funding comes from ARPA-E’s fiscal year 2022 appropriation from Congress, and not from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that is funding the charging network expansion. The program will take applications from groups including automakers, battery suppliers, American universities, and national laboratories.

      The project has three key goals for batteries: faster charging, higher efficiency, and improved longevity. The DOE acknowledges that many Americans do not live in residences where they can easily install a home charger, and is seeking to decrease recharging times to as low as five minutes to benefit those who cannot recharge overnight at home. The department also wants batteries to be more efficient and more able to withstand extreme temperatures without losing significant amounts of energy, in a bid to boost EV adoption rates in colder regions of the country. Lastly, the department notes that two-thirds of Americans purchase used cars and aims to increase range retention over the lifespan of batteries, so that batteries won’t need to be replaced as often on older EVs and those in the used car market have access to EVs with a respectable amount of driving range.While the funding is separate from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law signed by President Biden last November, the new program from the Department of Energy will be crucial for Biden’s goals to have EVs make up half of all vehicle sales in 2030. The Department of Energy hopes that the funding can lead to better batteries that assuage the fears that still have many Americans wary of purchasing an EV.

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      Bajaj Pulsar 250 Becomes Fastest 250cc To Reach 10k Sales

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      Based on a new gen platform, powered by a new engine – Pulsar 250 has replaced the 220FBajaj Pulsar 250FIt was in October 2021 that Bajaj Auto expanded its Pulsar range with two new offerings – Pulsar N250 and F250. The bikes were offered at introductory pricing of Rs 1.38 lakh and 1.40 lakh respectively. Today, it is priced at Rs 1.44 lakh and Rs 1.45 lakh, respectively. All prices are ex-sh, Delhi.In just 6 months of launch, total sales have crossed 10,000 units. Bajaj claims that this is the fastest a 250cc motorcycle has achieved 10k sales. Other 250cc motorcycles on offer include the likes of KTM Duke 250, 250 ADV, Suzuki Gixxer 250, SF250, Yamaha FZ25, Fazer 250, Dominar 250, Husqvarna 250.Bajaj Pulsar Brand EffectPulsar is not the first 250cc motorcycle launched by Bajaj. They already have Dominar 250 on offer. They also sell 250cc motorcycles under their KTM and Husqvarna brand. But it was under the Pulsar brand that Bajaj managed to register this new sales milestone. Pulsar is a strong brand name which has a great market presence. This makes one wonder, would the sales story for their Dominar 400 brand be different, if it had been launched under the Pulsar name?Mr. Sarang Kanade, President of Motorcycle Business – Bajaj Auto, said, “The all-new Pulsar 250 has been conceptualised with the single-minded purpose of injecting ‘Unadulterated Thrill’ into everyday riding. We are very pleased with the response from young riders across the country, who love the new-age form. We are conducting a series of Thrill-ology rides, passing through the length & breadth of India showcasing how the Pulsar 250 is the perfect entry sport bike in Indian conditions; and the response across all locations has been overwhelming. This sales milestone underlines our customers’ trust in Pulsar and the increasing demand for sports motorcycles due to high aspirations and changing lifestyles.”Bajaj Pulsar 250 BluePulsar 250 New ColourAt the time of launch, 250cc Pulsars were offered in two colours of Racing Red and Techno Grey. These colours were common to both bikes but were set apart by different graphics and tickers. Now, based on market feedback, Bajaj Auto has introduced a new gloss Blue colour for the Pulsar N250 naked street fighter bike and for its semi faired F250 counterpart.This is not the usual blue colour seen on other bikes such as Pulsar NS200, 220F, Pulsar 150, NS125, Platina 110ES and CT110, but is in a deeper and glossier shade of Blue. The new Gloss Blue colour scheme also covers a larger surface area extending to the front cowl and side fairing. It also makes its way onto the fuel tank, front fender and engine cowl going on to the rear tail section. The rest of the bike is in a contrasting shade of black. Its sporty appeal is further enhanced by decals on the front and sides.Pulsar N250 and F250 – Features, SpecsFeatures continue to include LED headlight and LED tail-lamps along with LED DRLs and LED turn indicators. It also sports a semi digital instrument cluster, an analogue tachometer and digital display showing off speed, gear position, fuel economy readouts, range and trim meter along with odometer. It gets clip-on handlebars and a split seat set up.Bajaj Pulsar N250 and F250 draw power via a 249.07 cc, single cylinder, 2 valve, SOHC, oil cooled engine that offers 24.5 hp power at 8,750 rpm and 21.5 Nm torque at 6,500 rpm. The engine gets mated to a constant mesh 5 speed gearbox with slip and assist clutch. Suspension is via 37mm telescopic forks in the front and Nitrox monoshock suspension at rear while braking duties are handled by disc brakes measuring 300mm front and 230mm rear with single-channel ABS. It gets 17 inch wheels with 100/80 front and 130/70 rear tubeless tyres. More

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      Keeway Cruiser India Launch On 17th May – Royal Enfield Rival

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      Keeway will make its debut in India by launching the K-Lite cruiser, it will rival the likes of Royal Enfield, Jawa and YezdiKeeway Cruiser K-LiteHungarian brand Keeway will set its foot in the Indian market for the first time with the launch of K-Lite. The cruiser is set to make its debut in the country on 17 May 2022 as the company has shared a Block-Your-Date invite. Though Keeway has its origins in Hungary, it is now owned by Chinese auto giant Qianjiang Group.The latter also owns Italian motorcycle brand Benelli. In recent times, reports of QJ and Benelli developing a new set of powertrains have surfaced online. It has come to light that QJ has patented several new engines and motorcycles which are reportedly inspired by KTM’s units.Keeway Cruiser India LaunchKeeway is known for manufacturing small cruisers, scooters, naked street bikes and adventure tourers predominantly powered by a 125cc power plant. Designs of its cruisers are inspired by roadsters from Harley Davidson although the ones from the Hungarian brand are much smaller in comparison. The iconic American brand is famous all over the world for its retro-style cruisers and bobbers.Coming back to the invite, it features a small sketch of a bike’s rear section that confirms it is indeed the K-Lite cruiser. However, since it teases a twin-barrel exhaust, reports suggest that this bike will not be featuring a 125cc engine. Instead, it could be powered by a larger 500cc, twin-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that performs duties on Benelli 502c.Keeway India launch teaser – New CruiserThis engine kicks out 47 bhp and 46 Nm of peak torque in Benelli. In the upcoming cruiser from Keeway, this engine could be tuned slightly differently compared to the one offered in Benelli. There is another possibility that Keeway could use a 374cc, single-cylinder motor that is seen in Benelli Imperiale 400. This motor produces 20.7 bhp and 29Nm of peak torque.DesignGetting into its design, the upcoming Keeway cruiser draws inspiration from the Keeway K-Light series and could come with similar styling, albeit with a larger 500cc parallel-twin engine. It gets a traditional low-slung cruiser stance with a single-piece seat. The motorcycle features a slim fuel tank that ends with a panel on each side followed by a short mudguard.Following Harley’s retro styling, K-Light receives a round headlight and circular turn indicators at both ends. The sketch on the teaser reveals that it gets a flat tail section with split grab rails and a rear tyre hugger. This should go with a flat handlebar and mid-set footpegs that will offer comfortable riding ergonomics.Expected Mode of ArrivalAs of now, it is unclear if the motorcycle will be made in India or assembled in the country via CKD kits. It can also be the case where the entire bike is fully imported under the CBU route since there have been no reports of Keeway setting up any production base in the country. Pricing will be key if Keeway ought to take on segment leader Royal Enfield. More

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      Ola Electric Car May Be Designed By Mahindra XUV700 Designer

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      Ola is working on an electric car for India, which is expected to be launched within 2 years – In under Rs 10 lakh rangeRamkripa Ananthan with Mahindra XUV700While Ola Electric continues to fend off online complaints and trolls regarding quality issues in its scooter and delivery delays, they have become No 1 electric scooter maker of India. They have also announced future plans. After venturing into the two-wheeler, the company intends to hit big in the passenger vehicle segment of electric mobility.The Bengaluru-based EV startup revealed that it is developing a mass-market electric car that could be launched within two years. This electric car will be equipped with some autonomous tech which will offer it self-driving capabilities.Ola Electric Car DesignIt has now come to light that Ola Electric car is being designed by Krux Studio. This is a design studio which is being led by none other than Ramkripa Ananthan, the former Mahindra Head of Design. She played an important role in the transformation of Mahindra passenger vehicles. She and her team helped design the new Thar, XUV700 and the upcoming Scorpio.It is also likely that she was involved in the designing of upcoming Mahindra electric cars based on KUV100 and XUV300. ET Auto now reports that Ramkripa recently visited Ola Electric head office, likely to discuss the involvement of Krux Studio in the designing of the upcoming Ola Electric car. It is not clear if Krux Studio will also be involved in the next gen Ola electric scooters.Ramkripa Ananthan with Krux Studio’s Two2 electric carOla Electric Self-Driving CarThis development was confirmed by company CEO and founder, Bhavish Aggarwal who revealed that the upcoming electric car will cater to the mass market. He further revealed that the EV manufacturing firm started testing an autonomous vehicle nearly six months ago. Ola showcased the tech in the form of self-driving demo vehicle / modified golf cart.It featured an autonomous driving technology that comprised two Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) cameras, a video camera and GPS. It detected obstacles ahead, stopped for people and found its way around turns autonomously. The cart can be used in hospitals, malls, offices and public places and will be exported to overseas markets as well.While the technology is still in its initial stages of development, it can be considered as a concept vehicle on which future vehicles can be developed. The upcoming electric car is slated to make its global debut by the end of this year or early next year. Slokarth Dash, Head of Strategy and Planning at Ola Electric, has suggested that this upcoming electric car could be a sub-Rs 10 lakh offering.Ola Electric Car teaserEarlier this year, Ola took over a Pune-based geospatial services provider named GeoSpoc. This acquisition will help Ola Electric to build high-res maps that would prove to be useful in autonomous tech and is most likely to feature in the forthcoming electric four-wheeler. Upon its launch, the Ola electric car will compete against entry-level EVs like Tata Tigor EV and the upcoming Mahindra eKUV100.Ola Electric in United KingdomIn another development, Ola Electric revealed that it will be aiming to enter the UK electric vehicle market by 2025. Its initial lineup for the UK market will comprise its two electric scooters- S1 and S1 Pro and its upcoming autonomous electric car. The company also has some interesting long-term plans that include more electric four-wheelers.Ola Electric will reportedly invest £100 million (around INR 981 crore) over the course of the next five years in its Warwickshire facility in England, which will employ over 200 automobile designers and engineers. For the uninitiated, the EV manufacturer has earlier established a technical centre in Coventry, England that became operational in January this year.Source More

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      Honda Sales April 2022 – Activa, Dio, CB350, Unicorn, Grazia

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      HMSI has reported a YoY and MoM growth in domestic sales while exports experienced significant MoM sales spurtNew Honda Activa 6G.The country has experienced a favourable harvest season. In addition, schools, colleges and offices have started to open up. All this has resulted in a more positive effect for two wheeler sales in India. This despite the fact that supply issues remain a constraint at a time when the global economic scene continues to face challenges.Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has seen positive sales in April 2022. There was an increase in domestic sales while exports dipped only marginally. Total sales in the past month stood at 3,61,027 units, up 27.55 percent over 2,83,045 units sold in April 2021.  In the scooter segment, Honda sells the likes of Activa, Dio, Grazia, etc. In motorcycles, they offer CB Shine, CB350, CB200X, Hornet, etc.Honda Sales April 2022 – Activa at topHonda domestic sales increased 32.75 percent to 3,18,732 units, up from 2,40,100 units sold in April 2021. This was a 78,632 unit volume growth while commanding an 88.28 percent share. Exports on the other hand dipped 1.51 percent YoY to 42,295 units, down from 42,945 units shipped in April 2021. Volume de-growth was at 650 units while share percentage stood at 11.72.MoM sales (domestic + exports) saw an increase of 12.35 percent over 3,21,343 units sold in March 2022. Domestic sales were up 2.97 percent from 3,09,549 units with a 9,183 unit volume growth and 96.33 percent share. Exports surged 258.61 percent from 11,794 units shipped in March 2022. This related to a 30,501 unit volume growth while share percentage was at 3.67.Honda Two Wheeler Sales April 2022HMSI Highlights in April 2022In the past month, Honda announced the launch of 2022 Gold Wing Tour in India. This is the brand’s flagship touring bike that comes in via the CBU route and priced at Rs. 39.20 lakh (ex-showroom). Gold Wing is powered by a 1,833cc, liquid cooled, 6 cylinder engine offering 124.7 hp power at 5,500 rpm and 170 Nm torque at 4,500 rpm mated to a 7 speed dual clutch transmission. The company also expanded its BigWing dealerships in India with new showrooms opened in Kurnool (Andhra Pradesh) and Ulhasnagar (Maharashtra) along with a BigWing Topline store in Kolkata (West Bengal).Honda Two Wheeler Future PlansHMSI has also announced plans to introduce flex fuel engine powered motorcycles in India. The bikes will be equipped with an engine that can run on both petrol and ethanol. Once launched, Honda will be the second two wheeler maker in India after TVS Motor Company to introduce flex fuel vehicles in India. The TVS Apache RTR 200 Fi E100 is powered by a flex-fuel engine. It was showcased back in 2019, but was never launched. Honda currently sells its flex-fuel motorcycle CG150 TITAN MIX along with the NXR 150 Bros Mix and BIZ 125 Flex exclusively in Brazilian markets.Considering the growing importance being shown towards electric two wheelers in the country, HMSI is conducting feasibility studies for electric vehicles and its development ahead of launch. Honda will also enter into the battery-swapping infrastructure with stations for electric two and three wheelers in Bengaluru. For this purpose, the company has tied up with Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation and Hindustan Petroleum to set up stations at their premises.Honda is also planning to launch an affordable commuter bike that will rival Hero Splendor. Expansion plans are also underway for exports to a total of 40 countries this financial year as against current exports to 34 countries. More

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      TVS Ntorq 125 XT First Look Walkaround – New Digital Display Detailed

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      TVS has launched the NTORQ 125 XT at an attractive price of Rs 1.03 lakh, ex-sh – It gets a plethora of segment-first connected featuresNew TVS Ntorq XTTVS NTORQ 125 has been the go-to scooter in 125cc scooter space. It was already an almost complete package. But, with the new NTORQ 125 XT, TVS is aiming at making it the most advanced, the most feature-rich and the most appealing to tech-savvy customers.As part of its connectivity suite, NTORQ 125 XT gets SmartXonnect connectivity platform. This is set to be the benchmark in 125 cc scooter segment with many new features. This connectivity platform gets a first-in-class hybrid TFT coloured and LCD displays. The scooter also gets 60+ hi-tech features as standard. Prominent among these features are SmartXtalk, TVS IntelliGo and SmartXtrack.TVS Ntorq 125 XT – New Digital DisplayThis connected-tech platform comes with TVS Connect mobile app. When connected, user will be able to access a host of new features. These new features are added over the connected features like navigation and call alerts that the NTORQ 125 used to get as standard before.SmartXtalk is an advanced voice assist feature on NTORQ 125 XT that can accept various command inputs by the rider. Due to this, some useful commands are engineered to change riding modes, adjust brightness of the display, set destination in navigation, music controls, and more. Interestingly, the system can also interact with rider via voice for various alerts. Some of them are low fuel warning, fuel wastage, rain warnings via weather feature on TVS Connect app, low phone battery warning, and more. Take a look at the detailed walkaround video below by Atharva Dhuri, highlighting the new TVS Ntorq XT.[embedded content][embedded content]SmartXtrack lets the rider keep track of notifications, weather, news, cricket, football, track live AQI, social media updates and other updates like tracking status of food delivery. TVS also allows users to update their profile image on the scooter. Also, adding images to incoming callers which will pop up on the screen for better convenience.IntelliGo system developed by TVS Motor is a superior, silent and smooth start-stop function. This has a separate interface on the instrument console and gets ride reports too. Achievement screens are also a part of this system including an IntelliGo related carbon saving screen. The rider can also share these screens and achievements with friends and family.TVS Ntorq 125 XT – Price and SpecsOther changes on NTORQ 125 XT include the new lighter and sportier alloy wheels for better performance and fuel savings. It also gets a new Neon Green paint scheme that makes the XT look more distinguishable than other variants. TVS NTORQ 125 XT measures 1861 mm in length, 710 mm in width, 1164 mm in height and it has a wheelbase of 1285 mm. Also, it weighs around 118 kg. The scooter is powered by a 124.8 cc single-cylinder fuel-injected petrol engine developing 10 bhp of power @7000 RPM and 10.8 Nm of torque @5500 RPM.NTORQ 125 is one of the most popular and one of the highest-selling 125 cc scooters on sale in India. Starting from Rs 77k, TVS has priced the range-topping XT variant at Rs 1.03 lakh (ex-sh). In India, it will compete with other 125cc scooters like Yamaha Ray ZR, Yamaha Fascino, Honda Grazia 125, Honda Activa 125, Suzuki Avenis 125, Suzuki Access 125, TVS Jupiter 125, Hero Maestro Edge 125 and the likes. But with the new host of segment-first features on XT variant, TVS is aiming at a tech-savvy niche. More