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    2023 Toyota Tundra Pickup Adds SX Trim

    • The Toyota Tundra full-size pickup is coming into its first year following a major redesign.• For 2023, the Tundra adds an SX Package that consists of black and dark gray design elements.• The 2023 Tundras should reach dealerships later this summer.The Toyota Tundra pickup is just coming off a long-awaited redesign that arrived for 2022. In the year immediately following a major model change, we’d expect only minor tweaks, and that’s exactly what the Tundra has in store for 2023.We might have hoped for a production version of the TRD Desert Racer concept from last fall’s SEMA show. Alas, the headline—and only—Tundra news is the addition of a new SX Package for the SR5 trim level. Imaginatively, the SX Package darkens the exterior and interior trim as well as the wheels. Where have we seen that before? Just about everywhere, it seems.

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    It’s a formula Toyota has used many times, mostly under the Nightshade banner, as on the Tacoma, the 4Runner, the Sequoia, and the 2023 Camry. But whereas the Camry goes wild with its bronze wheels, the Tundra plays it straight with a dark gray finish for its 18-inch wheels. It also applies a black finish to the door handles, body trim, rear bumper middle section, and rear 4×4 badge. The interior accents are also black, and the Tundra door badges are deleted. The SX Package can be paired with one of four grayscale exterior colors: white, silver, gray, or black.

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    The SX Package is offered exclusively on 4×2 and 4×4 versions of the Tundra SR5, which is one up from the workingman’s SR but below the Limited, Platinum, 1794 Edition, TRD Pro, and Capstone. Pricing for the 2023 SR5—and for the SX Package—is not out yet, but the 2022 SR5 had a starting price of $43,150. Look for the Tundra SR5 SX to arrive with the rest of the 2023 models later this summer.

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    1966 Ford Bronco Is Our Bring a Trailer Auction Pick of the Day

    • A first-generation Ford Bronco in clean (but refurbished) condition should do well on the auction site Bring a Trailer. The current bid sits at $11,000, but if recent history is any guide, this car will end up selling for way more than that.• 1966 was the first model year for the Bronco, and seeing this clean and restored example reminds us just how easily old Broncos can be decked out as cute as a button.• Old Broncos are relatively common on BaT, with two of them—a 1967 model with a V-8 and an automatic transmission and a manual 1969 version—sold earlier this month for over $100,000 each. This auction ends on May 23. Classic Ford Broncos like the one shown here—a first-gen, 1966 model—are undeniably popular over at Bring a Trailer, the vehicle auction site that, like Car and Driver, is part of Hearst Autos. Scanning the results of a few recent auctions, we find a 1969 Ford Bronco with a 347-cubic-inch Stroker V-8 engine and a five-speed manual transmission sold for $106,000. Or how about a 1967 Bronco with a 5.0-liter Coyote V-8 and a six-speed automatic, which sold for $139,049? Despite those prices, not everything on BaT goes for six figures, even these days. A 1987 Ford Bronco II XLT 4×4 with a 2.9-liter V-6 and a five-speed manual sold a week ago for $24,000.

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    All three of those auctions ended this month, which hints at good results for some of the other Broncos currently listed on the site. We were particularly smitten with this clean example from the first year Ford ever sold the Bronco. As of today, this 1966 Bronco in Wimbledon White is sitting at a bargain price of $10,000, but there’s another week left before the auction ends, so there’s no chance the bidding doesn’t go up in the next seven days, even if the choke lever sticks now and then.

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    Aside from minor issues like that, this is a first-gen U15 Bronco that appears to be in tremendous shape. The contrasting white exterior with a black vinyl interior keeps the simple spirit of the original interior alive even though, as with almost any vehicle that’s over 55 years old, some work has been done. The seller says the Bronco was refurbished around 15 years ago, including a new coat of that white paint. The current owner also installed a roll bar after acquiring the Bronco in 2020. The buyer will also get a removable black bikini top for the Bronco to go along with the chrome bumpers, drum brakes and 15-inch wheels. We did say it was cute, right?

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    The small, adventurous truck uses a 170-cubic-inch inline-six that Ford put into the early Broncos and the Falcon. Here, the engine is paired with a three-speed manual transmission and a dual-range transfer case. A folding front windshield allows for maximum airflow into the cabin, where a two-spoke steering wheel and a metal dashboard that houses a combination gauge with a speedometer that goes up to 100 mph as well as displays showing the truck’s amperage, coolant temperature, fuel level and oil pressure. There’s also a five-digit odometer that displays 10,000 miles, but the actual cumulative mileage is unknown.The front occupants get bucket seats while the rear passengers share bench seats. There’s also some seatbelts and a center storage console with cupholders.The auction for this 1966 Ford Bronco ends Monday, May 23. The car is located in Encinitas, California.
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    Benelli India New Scooter – Keeway Sixties 300i Launched

    Showcased at 2019 EICMA in Milan, Victoria Motorrad Nicky 300 has 50cc and 125cc siblings as wellBenelli 300cc Scooter – Sixties 300iIn a move that will surely turn heads, Hungarian two wheeler brand Keeway has introduced Victoria Motorrad Nicky 300 for Indian market. Here, it is badged as Keeway Sixties 300i. It’s an eccentric idea, especially at a time when electric scooters are sharing much of the limelight.Sixties 300i is a first-of-its-kind scooter in India and could appeal to folks looking for an entirely new experience. The scooter will be sold via Benelli India dealerships. Bookings are open at a token amount of Rs 10k. Deliveries will start from next month. Prices of Sixties 300i scooter will be revealed in a few days.Sixties 300i designSixties 300i has retro styling with features such as round rear view mirrors, broad front mudguard, split seats, and curvy side panels. Based on the specific colour option, there’s liberal use of chrome highlights. These can be seen on the headlamp, rear view mirrors, side panels and exhaust. In case of sportier colour options such as grey, these highlighters are blacked-out.Other key features of Sixties 300i include LED headlamp and vertically positioned rear turn signals. Front fascia has a classy look and feel with a prominent emblem placed on the mudguard. Mid-section of the front apron has a retro styled, rugged looking grille insert with turn indicators at either ends.Benelli 300cc Scooter – Sixties 300iUsers can expect optimal comfort with Sixties 300i, as it offers an ergonomic riding stance. The scooter comes with a large rider seat and there’s plenty of floorboard space. It can be used for carrying a wide variety of luggage, equipment and groceries. The scooter has space for some more stuff at the rear, where it has been equipped with a small carrier. There’s space underneath the rider’s seat as well, which can easily store a half-face helmet.Based on the colour variant, seats are either brown or black. Sixties 300i utilizes a semi-digital instrument console with multi-colour backlit. The unique hexagonal design of the console has a classy, premium feel, which enhances overall user experience.Sixties 300i engine and specsSixties 300i is powered by a 278 cc, air cooled, single cylinder motor that generates 21.75 PS of max power at 7,500 rpm and 23.5 Nm of peak torque at 5,750 rpm. It is mated to a CVT transmission. The scooter can reach a top speed of 120 kmph. Fuel efficiency is expected to be around 30 km per litre.Benelli 300cc Scooter – Sixties 300iDimensionally, Sixties 300i is 1975mm long, 710mm wide and 1165mm tall. It has a wheelbase of 1365mm. Seat height is 760mm and ground clearance is 107 mm. Net weight is 142 kg and fuel carrying capacity is 10.5 litres. Sixties 300i has hydraulic suspension at front and rear. It rides on 12-inch wheels at both ends, shod with tubeless tyres.With no direct rivals at the time of its launch, Keeway Sixties 300i will enjoy the first mover advantage. The scooter is a bold statement, in terms of both its design and its positioning in Indian market. Neo-retro styling, coupled with powerful performance makes this scooter an attractive proposition for enthusiasts. More

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    Hero Gets Harley Davidson Back As No 1 In 1000cc+ Motorcycle Segment

    Hero MotoCorp has sold 601 units of Harley Davidson motorcycles in India in FY2022 which is nearly triple the volume recorded in FY2021New Harley Davidson NightsterAmerican motorcycle giant Harley Davidson has regained leadership in the premium motorcycle segment in India which has been propelled by its partnership with Hero MotoCorp. This comes as a truly remarkable feat considering the iconic brand quit independent operation in India back in September 2020.According to data shared by Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), Hero MotoCorp managed to sell 601 motorcycles from the Harley Davidson brand in FY2022. The American manufacturer has nearly tripled its sales as compared to FY2021 when it managed to retail only 206 units.Harley Davidson Takes Top Spot – 1000cc+ Motorcycle SegmentOut of the 601 units sold last financial year, 531 units were above the 1,000cc mark, making Harley Davidson an overwhelming market leader in the 1,000cc and above segment. The iconic brand took control of 37 percent of market share in the last financial year for motorcycles in the 1000cc and above space. In comparison, Harley recorded a market share of 27 percent in FY21.The company’s sales were mostly driven by its latest flagship models Pan America 1250 Special and Sportster S. In process of gaining back the throne, Harley Davidson went past other premium motorcycle brands like Triumph and Kawasaki with respective yearly volumes of 336 units and 283 units recorded in FY2022.1000cc+ Motorcycle Sales FY22Other prominent Japanese brands like Suzuki and Kawasaki registered a volume of 233 units and 71 units respectively. Most of the company’s current success has been attributed to Hero MotoCorp which took over retail operations from Harley Davidson in October 2020, after the latter quit independent operations in the country. The Milwaukee brand’s Indian operation seemed to be in a state of disarray even after 11 years of existence in the market.Possible Reasons for Sales GrowthSince Hero MotoCorp took charge of operations for Harley Davidson in India, the latter has benefitted from the former’s wide distribution network across the country. Since then, Hero has also expanded Harley’s in India network to comprise 13 showrooms and 10 service centres. Further, Hero also restarted customer interaction events like HOG rallies across the nation.The last such HOG event was conducted in Mahabaleshwar between April 9-10 this year, after a two-year hiatus that saw participation from more than 540 Harley-Davidson owners across the country. The next H.O.G Rally has been scheduled to take place in Hyderabad between August 26-27. Harley Davidson has now set up a separate vertical to drive its new business of products and merchandise distribution in the country.Previously, some Harley Davidson models were locally assembled at its rented facility in Bawal, Haryana. The American brand currently retails fully imported models brought to the country via the CBU route which includes models like Sportster S, Iron 883, Forty-Eight, Fat Bob and Pan America 1250. More

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    2023 Toyota Camry Nightshade Joins the Bronze-Wheels Club

    The 2023 Toyota Camry can be had with an updated Nightshade appearance package.The kit fits the car with bronze 19-inch wheels instead of a set of black 18-inchers.Toyota also gives Nightshade Camrys black-trimmed headlights and taillights.The list of new cars that come with bronze wheels from the factory is short, but the 2023 Toyota Camry is joining the club. While the popular family sedan has a sport-oriented TRD model that might sound like the perfect recipient of the new bronze rollers, they’re actually reserved for the updated Nightshade appearance package.

    As before, models donning the Nightshade kit feature a black grille with the same mesh design as the Camry TRD as well as black exterior bits like badges, mirror caps, and a rear spoiler. For 2023, Nightshade models now also come with black-trimmed headlights and taillights to help complete the black theme. Joining the package’s available Midnight Black and White paint options is Reservoir Blue (pictured here). This newly introduced color is also offered on other models.

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    While bronze wheels on a Camry might not be everyone’s first choice—and we’d appreciate it if Toyota offered a similar set on the GR86 and Supra sports cars—the Nightshade’s multispoke 19-inch wheels are larger and more distinctive than the black 18-inch rims they replace. Now we just need to convince Toyota to revive the gold exterior trim that used to grace Camrys in the ’90s.

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    Last year, the Camry Nightshade Edition became available with the sedan’s hybrid powertrain. That remains true for 2023, and the kit continues to be offered on SE models with the 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and either front- or all-wheel drive. Toyota hasn’t said if the updated Nightshade package will still be a $700 option. However, the company says it will announce pricing for the 2023 Camry lineup later this summer.
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    2024 Chevy Equinox EV Interior Details Teased in Video

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    A short video shows more interior details of the upcoming 2024 Chevy Equinox EV.Now we know the electric Equinox will have a massive touchscreen, customizable ambient interior lighting, and what looks like a column shifter.The Equinox EV in the video is identified as an LT model, and Chevy says its availability will be revealed at a later date. Chevrolet has offered a glimpse inside of the upcoming 2024 Equinox EV in a video posted today on its consumer website. While it’s not the first sneak peek at the electric Equinox’s interior—sketches of the cabin were shown when the new EV was revealed back in January—the video does provide a more realistic, albeit rendered, viewing experience.

    The 30-second clip opens with a glowing bow-tie logo sitting above the Earth spinning below during a lunar eclipse. In the video description, Chevy writes: Lunar eclipses bring new beginnings. The first ever All-Electric Equinox is coming. Of course, we’ve known for a while that the Equinox EV is set to arrive in the fall of 2023. Along with giving off sci-fi vibes often associated with electric vehicles, the lunar eclipse in the video coincides with the actual lunar eclipse that occurred today (May 16).

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    Next, the video transitions into a close-up shot of the new HVAC vent, which is one of two circular units located on either end of the dashboard. The fine print below tells us we’re looking at the inside of an LT trim level, but we’re told its availability will be announced at a later date. The RS model will likely arrive first in the fall of 2023. Chevy hasn’t said how much the 2024 Equinox EV RS will cost, but the LT is said to start around $30,000.

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    The next shot shows the Equinox’s floating center console, complete with an open storage space on the bottom and a cubby on top that’s located underneath the center stack. One of the most distinctive features shown in the video is the ambient lighting on the passenger side of the dash and on the panel near the door handle. In the video we see the color of the lights change from white to blue, and Chevy says on its consumer website that the colors can be personalized.

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    The final scene is a wide-angle view of the dashboard, including the digital gauge cluster and the massive touchscreen that controls the infotainment system. We also catch a glimpse of the SUV’s steering wheel and what looks like a column-mounted shifter. This is corroborated by the lack of a gear selector on the center console, which we get to see from a higher angle that shows a pair of USB-C ports alongside a pair of cupholders.

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    A closer inspection of Chevy’s video shows an odometer reading of 48,211 miles. That number is also the zip code for GM’s Factory Zero plant in Detroit, Michigan. That’s the same factory where the GMC Hummer EV is being built, and it’s part of GM’s ambitious plan to build 400,000 EVs in North America by the end of 2023. Naturally, the 2024 Equinox EV will play a big role in that when it hits the streets.
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    2023 Cadillac Lyriq RWD, AWD Pricing Revealed before Orders Open

    Production of the 2023 Cadillac Lyriq is underway, with deliveries of the Debut Edition starting this summer and pricing announced for the mainstream models.The single-motor, 340-hp, rear-wheel-drive Lyriq starts at $62,990, and it will start reaching customers this fall.The 500-hp dual-motor, all-wheel-drive Lyriq will start at $64,990, with deliveries beginning in early 2023. In March, production began on Cadillac’s first fully electric vehicle, the Lyriq crossover. Deliveries will initially be of the Debut Edition, a version of the rear-wheel-drive Lyriq only available in silver or black with a limited options list. An advanced reservation was required for the Debut Edition, which started at $59,990 and will reach customers this summer. Now Cadillac has shared pricing information for the mainstream rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive Lyriqs that will go on sale in the near future.

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    Cadillac says that the order books for the rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive Lyriq models will open on May 19. The single-motor Lyriq RWD, which produces 340 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque and has an EPA-estimated 312 miles of range, will start at $62,990. Deliveries of this model will start in the fall. The all-wheel-drive model, meanwhile, adds an electric motor on the front axle for an even 500 horsepower and has a 3500-pound towing capacity. The Lyriq AWD will start at $64,990, with deliveries starting early next year and an official EPA-estimated range revealed closer to the start of production. The Lyriq also gains two new colors: Opulent Blue Metallic and Crystal White Tricoat.

    Cadillac says all Lyriq customers will have the choice of either two years of unlimited charging credits to use at public EVgo stations or an up to $1500 credit for the installation of a home charger. That credit will provide either a Level 2 AC charger or a 240-volt outlet, and each Lyriq comes with a portable cord-set charging cable that works with 120-volt or 240-volt outlets. Cadillac says the the Lyriq can add up to 52 miles of range in an hour with a 19.2-kW Level 2 AC home charger and around 76 miles of range in 10 minutes with a DC fast-charger.
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    BGauss D15 Electric Scooter Launch Price Rs 1 L – Range 115 Kms

    BGauss BG D15 premium electric scooter bookings open at Rs 500 (refundable) – Launch in June 2022BGauss D15 Electric ScooterBGauss D15 Electric Scooter was unveiled today. This will be the company’s 3rd electric scooter launch. Previously, B8 and A2 made up the company’s product portfolio. Launched as recently as 2020, Bgauss is focused on a product lineup that enhances mobility solutions.BGauss D15 brings together smart features, and style with a strong and sturdy body that makes for a comfy ride. Bookings are being entertained online, and at dealerships at Rs 499 (refundable). D15 goes on sale in June, 2022. Launch price is listed at Rs 99,999 (ex-showroom) for D15i, and Rs 1,14,999 (ex-showroom) for D15 Pro.Li-ion battery full chargeBGauss BG D15 is being promoted as a premium electric scooter, and is safety rich. Its smart battery and motor controller are developed and designed in-house at the Chakan plant. BG D15 is waterproof with IP 67 rated electric motor, and battery with protection against extreme heat and dust. Power comes from a 3.2 kWh Li-ion battery. It can be fully charged in 5 hours 30 mins. 0 to 60 kmph takes 7 seconds in Sports mode. Eco mode being the other option. 16-inch alloy wheels optimize manoeuvrability, and ride comfort. BGauss D15 is ARAI Certified with a 115 km ride range. Customer support is enhanced through an Annual Maintenance support, Mobile App support, Roadside Assistance, and Pick and Drop facilities. BGauss D15 Electric ScooterRemovable batteryStaying connected with the electric scooter is easy with a smartphone. The battery is removable. Standard features include in-built navigation, digital speedometer, Bluetooth connectivity, keyless start, USB port for mobile charging, call and notification alerts. With its newest launch, the manufacturer looks to improve its customer base. In the 2 years since its first product launch, BGauss has been focused on best-in-class products. Its retail network continues to grow to  support its growing customer base. Expansion includes expanding its dealer network in Tier I and Tier II markets. With 100 showrooms operational at present, the manufacturer aims for a stronger market foothold by 2022 end. Research and developmentHemant Kabra, Director, RR Global & Founder and Managing Director, BGAUSS Auto Pvt. Ltd. said, “We are excited to launch a 100% Made in India electric scooter, BG D15 which is designed and developed by our in-house research and development team in Pune. The product quality and its functionality are a testament to BGAUSS Electric’s goal of offering best-in-class mobility solutions.[embedded content][embedded content]The D15 aims to cater to the growing demands of the EV enthusiasts in the country by offering a stylish, smart and reliable product which blends technology with a superior riding experience. The response to our first products was impressive and we are thankful to our customers who have shown trust in our green and sustainable mobility solutions. We are committed to our mission of providing high-performance, safe and intelligent electric scooters to be at the forefront of the EV revolution in India.” More