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      Lego to Release New, Bigger 'Back to the Future' DeLorean Set

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      Lego will release a Back to the Future Time Machine kit on April 1, saying it was “inspired” by the car used in the films, but we all know it’s a DeLorean.The new building set can be used to make the three versions of the BTTF DeLorean seen in the three movies, but not at the same time.Lego first released an official Back to the Future DeLorean set in 2013, but the new version is larger and way more screen-accurate. It goes on sale next month for $170.Somewhere near the top of the list of instantly recognizable movie cars is the Back to the Future Time Machine, a.k.a. a modified 1981 Delorean DMC-12. Plenty of scale models and toy versions of this iconic vehicle have been released in the past, but a new building set from Lego gives movie fans the chance to build all three versions of the vehicle from the three films.The DeLorean Time Machine most people are familiar with is the one from the first movie, and the Lego version includes a light-up flux capacitor and a box of plutonium to re-create scenes from that movie. You’ll have to buy three sets to display the three versions at the same time, as each box includes different greebles and other design elements to make the car look more like it did in the movie’s future timeline from the second film and the Wild West from the third, including Marty McFly’s hoverboard and either railroad-ready wheels or wheels that fold so the car is ready for flight mode. After all, where we’re going, we don’t need roads.

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      The new set comes with two Lego minifigures—of Doc Brown and Marty McFly, of course—even though the car model is nowhere near minifig scale. These are not the first time characters from the Back to the Future films have appeared in Lego form. The company previously released both Doc and Marty as BrickHeadz and, back in 2013, released a minifig-scale DeLorean with the different minifig versions of the two characters. Lego also released two Back to the Future—themed sets for its short-lived Dimensions video game.

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      The Lego Back to the Future Time Machine set goes on sale April 1 and will cost $169.99 for 1872 pieces. While there will be minor differences between the three versions of the DeLorean you can build, the main model ends up being over four inches tall, 15.5 inches wide, and 7.5 inches deep.

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      Despite the fact that it can’t ever go faster than 88 miles per hour, the Back to the Future DeLorean is a pop-culture superstar. Last year, the National Historic Vehicle Register made the car the 29th entry on its short list of vehicles highlighting “America’s automotive past for future generations.” Another movie car, the 1979 Lamborghini Countach LP400 S seen in The Cannonball Run, was the 30th car added to the list.

      The Back to the Future brand has been strong enough to get applied to non-DeLorean vehicles as well. In 2015, Toyota used the movie car’s famous license plate (which reads OUTATIME) on a modified Mirai for display at SEMA that year. Instead of a hydrogen fuel cell, this version was supposedly powered by a cute Mr. Fusion prop created with help from MV Designz. The Mirai was also modified with gullwing doors, something that will be easier to build with Lego bricks than in the real world. Toyota also featured actors Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd in a BTTF-themed ad for the Mirai at the time.
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      2022 Bentley Bentayga SUV Gets a Custom Mulliner Space Edition

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      The 2022 Bentley Bentayga Space Edition is a bespoke model built by Mulliner, the brand’s in-house design division, for one special customer.The Space Edition wears a special greenish-gray Cypress paint job with orange accents inspired by comets’ dust trails.The Bentley’s space theme continues inside with details such as a solar system depicted on the illuminated doorsills.Can you bankroll the 2022 Bentley Bentayga’s six-figure asking price? Do you have a fondness for astronomy, Star Wars, or any other outer-space-related subject matter? Well, apparently one Bentley customer answered yes to all of the above, because someone has commissioned the brand’s in-house design division, Mulliner, to custom-build them a space-themed version of the $262,125 Bentayga Speed.

      For those who don’t know or never had a reason to learn, the Bentayga Speed is powered by a 626-hp twin-turbocharged W-12 engine. When we tested a 2017 model–back when it had only 600 horses–it rocketed from zero to 60 mph in just 3.5 seconds. That’s pretty quick for something that tipped our scales at 5672 pounds. Obviously, we don’t expect the 2022 Bentley Speed to be any slower, but we do expect it to shove its well-heeled passengers into the back of the SUV’s richly appointed seats.
      Along with the rest of the cabin, the seats in the bespoke Bentayga (simply dubbed the Space Edition) are wrapped in beautiful materials. Bentley says the “Beluga and Porpoise” color scheme is intended to evoke the night sky. A similar aesthetic inspired the black satin speaker grilles with their illuminated badging, which are meant to resemble stars. Perhaps our favorite detail is the illuminated design in the doorsills depicting planets in a solar system. Can you guess what the splashy orange accents on the bottom spokes of the steering wheel and on the shift lever are designed after? If you guessed burning rocket fuel, you’re wrong. If you guessed solar eruptions, you are correct!
      From the outside, the Bentayga Mulliner Space Edition doesn’t have any gaudy graphics or overt references to a galaxy far, far away. But the SUV does look striking in the photos that Bentley released, especially with the starry sky as the backdrop. While the bespoke Bentley’s space theme is more apropos when the sun goes down, a brighter light might shine more attention on its paint job. We’re told its greenish-gray Cypress paint is the same shade that was worn by the first-generation 2003 Bentley Continental GT. Mulliner also replaced the Bentayga’s shiny exterior trim with gloss-black pieces. In another nod to space, the Orange Flame accents on the lower bodywork are likened to comets’ dust trails.
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      350cc Motorcycle Sales Feb 2022 – Classic, Meteor, CB350, Bullet

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      350cc motorcycle segment YoY domestic sales decline reported in February 2022; Exports improveRoyal Enfield 350cc Custom By EimorThe 350cc motorcycle segment sees domestic sales decline in February 2022. With Royal Enfield ruling the segment, most of the volume reduction is attributed to it. The segment sees Royal Enfield account for almost all sales, and Honda contributing to 5.17 percent of total domestic sales in February 2022. Sales of Jawa and Yezdi motorcycles are not available. Together, Jawa Yezdi sales are in the 3,000 range.Cumulative 350cc domestic sales and exports for the month of February 2022 remained in the red. Classic 350 sales fell to 30,082 units, down from 36,025 units. Volume loss is pegged at just under 6k units at 16.50 percent decline. MoM sales is up from 26,775 units. Volume gain stood at 3,307 units at 12.35 percent growth.350cc Motorcycle Sales Feb 2022 – Royal Enfield DominatesMeteor 350 sales fell to 6,749 units from 8,624 units. Volume loss stood at 1,875 units at 21.74 percent decline. MoM sales are down from 8,460 units. Volume loss is reported at 1,711 units at 20.22 percent decline.Bullet 350 sales fell by about 42 percent. Sales are down to 6,432 units from 11,044 units. Volume loss stood at 4,612 units. MoM decline stood at 12.54 percent, down from 7,354 units. Volume loss stands at 922 units.350cc Motorcycle Sales Feb 2022Electra 350 sales are down to 3,426 units from 6,477 units. Volume fell to 3,051 units at a 47.11 percent decline. Electra decline is the steepest for the month. MoM sales growth stood at 29.23 units, up from 2,651 units. Volume gain stood at 775 units. Honda CB 350 fell to 3,099 units from 3,268 units. Volume loss stood at 169 units at 5.17 percent decline. MoM sales fell from 3,212 units. Volume loss stood at 113 units at 3.52 percent decline.Total sales fell to 49,788 units, down from 65,438 units. Volume loss stood at a noticeable 15,650 units at 23.92 percent decline. MoM sales received some reprieve and rose from 48,452 units. Volume gain stood at 1,336 units at 2.76 percent growth.350cc segment exports in February 2022YoY 350cc segment exports gained 60.31 percent. Traction came from Meteor 350cc and CB 350cc exports. Total exports are reported at just under 4k units, up from 2,492 units. Volume gain stood at 1,503 units. MoM exports fell by 30.95 percent, down from 5,786 units. Volume loss stood at 1,791 units.350cc Motorcycle Exports Feb 2022Classic 350 exports fell to 1,456 units, down from 1,563 units. Volume loss stood at 107 units at 6.85 percent decline. MoM exports fell from 2,042 units to a 28.7 percent decline. Volume loss stood at 586 units.Meteor 350 exports are up at 1,339 units from 620 units. Volume gain stands at 719 units at 115.97 percent growth. MoM exports fell from 2,304 units. Volume loss is reported at 965 units at 41.88 percent decline. Honda CB 350 exports are up at 1,200 units from 300 units. Volume gain stood at 900 at 3 times growth. MoM export is down from 1,440 units. At 16.67 percent decline, volume loss is reported at 240 units. More

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      2022 Suzuki Burgman Electric Scooter Spied Again – New Spy Shots

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      Upon its launch, the electric scooter from Suzuki will compete against rivals like Ather 450X, Bajaj Chetak, TVS iQube and Ola S12022 Suzuki Burgman Electric Scooter. Image – Saubhagya VasdevLike many other automakers, Suzuki has been investing its time and resources in developing an electric two-wheeler for the Indian market. The company has been testing a prototype that could be the brand’s first electric scooter in the country for more than a year now.This scooter, which is speculated to be a fully electric derivative of Burgman 125, has been spied testing once again recently. The latest spy shots have been clicked by automotive enthusiast Saubhagya Vasdev. The electric scooter looks very familiar to Burgman Street 125 in terms of look.Suzuki Electric Scooter SpiedLike in previous instances, the test was completely undisguised and wore a dual-tone paint scheme with blue and white colours. Biggest highlight from the recent spy images is the absence of an exhaust canister which is clearly visible. It also features a grey sleeve around the footboard which offers a visual distinction. Overall exterior appearance of the test mule is very similar to conventional scooters- both petrol and battery-powered.However, as per patents leaked earlier last year, it features a unique set of internal mechanics. Conventional scooters in EV space usually feature an electric motor and swingarm as a combined unit or take another approach of mounting the motor on the hub of the rear wheel. This allows freeing up space within the chassis to create more room for luggage or larger batteries.2022 Suzuki Burgman Electric Scooter. Image – Saubhagya VasdevIn this case, however, patents have revealed a unique design where a drivetrain is located in the under-seat area connected to a motor via a chain drive setup. Rest of the electric scooter’s electronics are mounted on top of the motor along with a speed controller, transformer and battery.Other visual highlightsAdditionally, the reflector is now re-positioned above the registration plate as opposed to below the plate. It also gets a rear tyre hugger for better protection and a digital instrument console, which might feature Bluetooth connectivity as well as 4G LTE. This allows for smartphone connectivity as well as connected features.Most visual details from the electric scooter have been carried forward from Burgam Street 125 though there are very noticeable variations. For starters, a single-sided shock absorber in Burgman is replaced by twin shock absorbers at rear – probably to carry additional weight of lithium-ion battery pack. Like Burgman Street, the battery-powered scooter features a similar set of alloy wheels and a chunky grab rail for pillion.2022 Suzuki Burgman Electric Scooter. Image – Saubhagya VasdevSuzuki hasn’t yet revealed any official word on its EV program in India. We expect the upcoming electric scooter to feature a powertrain comprising a 3-4kWh battery pack and a 4-6 kW electric motor. Its exact launch timeline isn’t confirmed yet, we expect Suzuki to officially unveil this upcoming electric scooter sometime later this year. Honda, TVS, Yamaha, Hero are other major two wheeler brands which have plans to launch electric scooter in India. More

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      Tata Tigor Electric Sedan Prices Increased By Rs 25k – March 2022

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      Apart from Tigor EV, Tata Motors has also increased prices of Nexon EV by Rs 25,000New Tata Tigor ElectricElectric mobility is gradually picking up pace in India. Although there are currently very few options in the passenger vehicle segment, there has been a noteworthy rise in demand for battery-powered cars. Tata Motors is currently the leader of the electric vehicle space in India’s passenger vehicle market.The company launched an upgraded version of Tigor EV last year which features some aesthetic updates in addition to a new powertrain. Its exterior design is identical to its IC engine-powered sibling, barring a few subtle yet notable variations.For instance, Tigor EV flaunts blue highlights in the faux grille, headlamps, alloy wheels and fog lamp housings which differentiate it from the regular Tigor. Tigor EV is currently offered in four variants including XE, XM, XZ+ and XZ+ Dual Tone. Tata Motors also offers a battery-powered Tigor for fleet consumers called Xpres-T EV.Tata Tigor EV- Price IncreaseAlong with prices of other models, Tata Motors has updated prices of its electric sedan offering as well. The homegrown carmaker has increased prices of Tigor EV by up to Rs 25,000. After the latest price revision, prices of Tigor EV start from Rs 12.24 lakh and go up to Rs 13.39 lakh (both prices are ex-showroom).Tata Electric Cars Prices March 2022 – Nexon EV and Tigor EVFeatures on offerInside its cabin as well, Tigor EV is bolstered by blue accents on AC vents and seat upholsteries. The electric sedan boasts of features including a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment display, a Harman audio system with four speakers and four tweeters, auto climate control, a cooled glovebox, a rear-view camera, a digital instrument console, auto-folding ORVMs, projector headlamps and more.In terms of safety, Tigor EV gets dual airbags, speed-sensing auto door locks, hill ascent/descent control and ABS with EBD. Dimensionally, it offers a wheelbase of 2,450mm and a ground clearance of 172mm.Powertrain SpecsPowering Tigor EV is Tata’s Ziptron technology which comprises an IP67-rated 26kWh liquid-cooled battery pack sending power to an electric motor. This setup returns an output of 74 bhp and 170 Nm of peak torque and an estimated range of 306km on a single charge. The battery could be rejuvenated 0-80 percent in 8.5 hours using a standard wall charger, while using a fast charger takes 60 minutes.A similar Ziptron powertrain is available in Nexon EV which is set for a significant upgrade in the near future. Tata Motors will soon launch an updated iteration of the electric crossover with a bigger battery pack which is expected to offer a range of about 400km on a single charge. More

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      New Honda Hawk 11 Cafe Racer Makes Global Debut – Photos

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      Quite a few styling bits for Hawk 11 appear to have been borrowed from CB4 Interceptor Concept that was showcased in 2019New Honda Hawk 11 Cafe Racer. Image – AutoByIn global markets, Honda Africa Twin’s platform has been utilized for other popular bikes such as Rebel 1100 and NT1100. To ensure choices are not limited to tourer, cruiser, ADV segments, Honda has unveiled an entirely new 1100cc bike.Named Hawk 11, the bike was unveiled at the 2022 Osaka Motorcycle Show. This new Honda motorcycle will work to fill the gap that’s been left with the recently discontinued CB1100.New Honda Hawk 11 Cafe RacerA neo-retro cafe racer, Hawk 11’s most distinguishing feature is its Monza fairing. As it is similar to that of CB4 Interceptor Concept, it provides a clue about the level of similarities that could be there between the two bikes.Other key highlights include circular headlamp with DRL and chrome surround, compact windscreen, round rear view mirrors, spear-shaped turn indicators, low-set handlebar and sculpted fuel tank. A single-piece seat will be used for Honda Hawk 11. Images are credited to Young Machine.New Honda Hawk 11 Cafe RacerWhile the CB4 Interceptor Concept had 4 exhaust pipes, making their way under the seat, this one features a more practical design for the exhaust. The bike has minimal fairing and much of the chassis is similar to Africa Twin. A few changes have been introduced to suit its cafe racer profile. Hawk 11 is an all muscle, with the massive twin-cylinder engine highlighting its beasty nature.New Honda Hawk 11 Cafe RacerHonda Hawk 11 specsPowering Hawk 11 will be the same 1082.96 cc engine used with Africa Twin. The liquid cooled motor generates 100 ps of max power at 7,500 rpm and 103 Nm of peak torque at 6,000 rpm. The bike is offered with manual as well as DCT transmission option.Hawk 11 has a semi double cradle steel frame with USD front forks and monoshock rear suspension. It’s likely that suspension will be stiffer to ensure optimal performance on the tarmac. The bike has disc brakes at both ends, integrated with dual-channel ABS as standard.New Honda Hawk 11 Cafe RacerLike Africa Twin, Honda Hawk 11 comes with a range of advanced features. It includes heated grips, cruise control, throttle by wire system, selectable and cornering ABS and wheelie control. Multiple ride modes will be on offer including user customizable options. These make adjustments to power delivery based on riding conditions.The bike gets a full-digital touchscreen instrument console with Bluetooth connectivity and navigation. Users will be able to access their smartphones for calls, text, music, etc. While cafe racer motorcycles are gaining popularity in India, it’s mostly in the middle-weight segment. High price of the Honda Hawk 11 may limit its prospects. NT1100 has a better chance of getting here, as it has been patented in India. More

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      NIJ Electric Scooter Accelero+ Launch Price Rs 53k – Up To 190 Kms Range

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      There are currently four electric scooters on offer from NIJ Automotive – QV60, Flion, Accelero and recently launched Accelero+NIJ Electric Scooter Accelero+Over the past few years, the electric two-wheeler segment has attracted a number of startups and tech companies. While competition has intensified, it has benefited end users in terms of available options and affordable pricing.NIJ Automotive Accelero+NIJ Automotive has launched its Accelero+ electric scooter. It looks distinctive with its dual LED headlamp, prominent LED DRLs and boomerang-styled LED indicators. Colour options include Imperial Red, Black Beauty, Pearl White and Grey Touch.Accelero+ is functionally superior as well with features such as cruise control. This will come handy during long distance rides. The scooter is available in four battery configurations, which includes a lead-acid battery and 3 LFP battery packs. LFP battery options are 1.5 Kw (48V), 1.5 Kw (60V) and 3 Kw with 48V dual battery setup.Accelero+ has three ride modes, with a max range of 190 km in Eco mode. This is available with the dual LFP battery pack. In City mode, range is 140 km. Based on the battery packs, Accelero and Accelero+ electric scooters are priced in the range of Rs 53,000 to Rs 98,000. Rs 53k for lead acid battery variant, Rs 69k for 1.5 kW variant and Rs 98k for 3 kW variant.NIJ Electric Scooter Accelero+NIJ Automotive R14 electric scooterOne of the emerging players in this space is NIJ Automotive, which will be launching its fifth electric scooter later this year. To be named R14, the scooter is likely to be better in comparison to other EVs from NIJ Automotive. While exact details are not available at this point of time, R14 can be expected to be equipped with a high torque BLDC permanent magnet motor.Other key features include LFP (Lithium Ferrous Phosphate) battery pack. Current range of NIJ EVs are already equipped with the LFP battery pack. LFP is a type of lithium-ion battery technology, which offers a range of advantages in comparison to other lithium-ion battery systems.Some of the key benefits of LFP include lower pricing, longer cycle life, higher range and improved safety. Tesla also uses LFP batteries in some of its cars. With its new scooters, NIJ Automotive expects a boost in sales in coming months. In February, the company had sold a total of 430 electric scooters. In CY2021, sales were at 2,800 units.NIJ Electric Scooter R14 Coming Soon TeaserR14 is expected to be better looking, as compared to other NIJ EVs. Some key features include a sporty front fascia with large headlamp and sharp turn signals. The scooter has a flat seat design, which should offer optimal comfort for both rider and pillion. The floorboard area seems large enough for carrying stuff such as groceries, luggage, etc.Features that could be borrowed from existing NIJ scooters include anti-theft alarm system, IOT, reverse assist, digital speedometer and USB charging port. R14 is expected to have an affordable running cost, which is 15 paisa per kilometre for existing NIJ electric scooters. More

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      Royal Enfield Himalayan Vs Scram 411 Vs Yezdi Scrambler – Comparison

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      Both Royal Enfield Scram 411 and Yezdi Scrambler are aimed at a similar section of buyers who opt for touring as well as scrambling on rough terrains occasionallyImage – Dev MTRRoyal Enfield has launched the much awaited Scram 411 in India at a starting price of Rs 2.03 lakh (ex-showroom). Even before it got launched, Scram 411 has been compared closely with models- Royal Enfield Himalayan and Yezdi Scrambler.The former since Scram is based on the ADV and is a more accessible derivative of the same. The latter because it is Scram’s sole direct rival currently in the Indian market. Now that we have got hold of Scram 411’s official details, we have pitted it against its two closest nemeses and checked how it fares against them on paper.Royal Enfield Himalayan Vs Scram 411 Vs Yezdi ScramblerEven though Scram 411 is based on Himalayan there have been quite a few changes that have led to varying dimensions. The most significant of those is a shorter 17-inch front wheel instead of a 21-inch unit in Himlayan which has resulted in a tighter rake angle for Scram at its front fork. It has also resulted in a reduction of wheelbase and ground clearance by 10mm and 20mm respectively.Due to deletions of components like tank braces, front windscreen and luggage mounting rack at rear, kerb weight of Scram stands 14kg lighter than its ADV sibling. On the other hand, it is still 3kg heavier than Yezdi Scrambler. Both scramblers get same ground clearance but the one from Yezdi offers a much shorter wheelbase of 1403mm. Scram also receives the shortest seat height of 795mm.Royal Enfield Himalayan Vs Scram 411 Vs Yezdi ScramblerPowertrain SpecsBoth Scram and Himalayan are identical in this department as they are powered by the same 411cc single-cylinder, air-cooled engine that produces 24.3 bhp and 32 Nm of peak torque. In comparison, Yezdi Scrambler is powered by a smaller 334cc engine, however, this one produces a higher output thanks to a liquid cooler.The powertrain in Yezdi Scrambler kicks out 28.7 bhp and 28.2 Nm of peak torque. This unit is paired with a 6-speed gearbox with a slip and assist clutch. At the same time, Royal Enfield siblings are offered a 5-speed gearbox.Hardware SpecsEven in terms of hardware configurations, Scram 411 is almost identical to its donor model. Both are underpinned by a Half-duplex split cradle frame that is suspended on 41mm telescopic forks upfront and a mono-shock at rear. However, front forks for Scram offer 10mm less travel than its adventure twin. In case of Yezdi, it features twin gas-charged shock absorbers at rear.Royal Enfield Himalayan Vs Scram 411 Vs Yezdi ScramblerScram and Scrambler have an exact same wheel configuration with the latter offering slightly fatter tyres at rear. Braking configurations are also similar for all three bikes with Yezdi offering a slightly larger 320mm disc brake at front. All three bikes offer dual-channel ABS as standard, however, Himalayan gets a switchable unit which lends it better control on rough terrains.PricesScram has the lowest priced base model at Rs 2.03 lakh, followed by Yezdi Scrambler at Rs 2.07 lakh and Himalayan at Rs 2.15 lakh (all prices are ex-showroom). The same trend continues in higher variants as well but price differences are not alarming to affect one’s buying decision. More