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      Mahindra BE.05 Interiors Spied Revealing New Features – 2025 Launch?

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      Mahindra BE.05 Interiors SpiedWhen compared to larger siblings like XUV.e8 and XUV.e9, Mahindra BE.05 gets the wildest design both on the inside and outThe frequency of Mahindra’s EV test mule sightings is increasing. Mahindra is testing them in full swing across India in varied terrains and climatic conditions. Recently, Mahindra BE.05 was spied testing alongside XUV700 EV Coupe (XUV.e9) was XUV700 EV (XUV.e8). These spy shots show the eSUV’s interiors. Lets take a look.Mahindra BE.05 Interiors SpiedAmong the five upcoming INGLO platform based electric vehicles showcased by Mahindra, BE.05 is probably the most enticing. It is the smallest of these five and is likely to be the most affordable. It will be the first vehicle to bear the BE tag and associated design DNA. While other two fall in XUV.e lineup.Mahindra BE.05 Interiors SpiedWhere design is concerned, BE.05 is the wildest, with a futuristic appeal. BE.07 and BE.09 carry a similar edgy design DNA. BE.05 is a compact-sized electric SUV that will establish itself as a premium offering when launched. Owing to its design and appearance, it will be positioned above XUV400.The new spy shots reveal a glimpse of BE.05’s interior. We can see a quirky interior that will prove to be striking and futuristic when launched. For starters, there is not inside door handle like in a traditional car. Instead, Mahindra is giving pull tabs with interesting patterns. Coupled with what looks like a door open switch or lock switch beside this pull tab.Mahindra BE.05 Interiors SpiedBE.05 gets a pronounced split on the inside lending a cockpit-like feel to driver. There seems to be a floating-style centre console too. Unlike XUV.e8 and XUV.e9, BE.05 gets two horizontal displays only. Other notable attributes are a hexagonal shape twin-spoke steering wheel with an illuminated logo and a cavity for a HUD in the future.Mahindra is using a fabric seat upholstery and the same can be seen in door panels as well. There is a probability that Mahindra is using recycled material and hence there is no leatherette. We can see a wireless charger and the front armrest seems to be sliding-type.Mahindra BE.05 FrontUnique fascia for base modelBE.05 has a sharp fascia with massive C-shaped LED DRLs with sleek LED headlights on the top model. Lower-tier BE.05 variants get a unique fascia with a sleek horizontal LED DRL with a circular projector headlight below, positioned in a larger housing. The grill design is slightly different from base model.Mahindra BE.05 Base VariantThe bonnet seems to have an active air channel which seems to be deflecting air coming in from the front. There seem to be air channels near front wheel arches too. Mahindra BE.05 gets a coupe sloping roof line shape as well, but it is edgier than what is seen on XUV.e9. Aerodynamic alloy wheels and fixed glass roof are other notable highlights.Mahindra BE.05 Top Model HeadlightsPowertrains-wise, Mahindra is likely to offer around 60 kWh of battery pack. We hope BE.05 gets dual motor AWD setup or at least RWD setup. Launch might happen in 2025.Mahindra BE.05 RearSource More

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      Electric Range Rover And Sport Spied Testing Without Camouflage

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      Electric Range Rover and Range Rover SportBoth electric Range Rover and Sport are likely to pack similar powertrain elements with features like rear-wheel steering, torque vectoringIn a historic move, Jaguar Land Rover has revealed their plans to go fully electric in the near future. Land Rover had announced and even revealed official images of their fully electric Range Rover. The same has been spotted testing for the first time on public roads. Surprisingly, the unannounced electric Range Rover Sport has commenced testing too. Let’s take a look.Electric Range Rover And SportThe response to an electric future in automotive sector has been slightly iffy. More car makers have been contemplating their decision to go fully electric just to be on the safer side. Many OEMs have incurred heavy losses spearheading into electric mobility.Electric Range RoverJaguar and Land Rover (JLR Group) has come up with a new future roadmap of an EV-only portfolio. Along with this, there will be a radical shift of product positioning in Jaguar’s lineup. Land Rover had revealed the electric Range Rover some time ago in official pictures ahead of launch or unveil.The same has been spotted in testing on public roads, suggesting a probable launch in 2025 or early 2026. The most interesting part about this development is the spotting of electric Range Rover Sport, which was neither unveiled in images nor announced in any capacity.Electric Range Rover SportBoth test mules were spotted in Southern Europe and had no camouflage at all. That’s because there are no design changes with these vehicles at all. Except for the blacked out front grill along with Land Rover logo, both these test mules were virtually identical to their ICE counterparts.There are a few testing equipment strapped on these vehicles and electric Range Rover (full size) even had an element from its rear bumper missing. Which is expected with test mules. That said, both electric Range Rover and electric Range Rover Sport looked very close to production and most of the elements seem to be finalised.Electric Range Rover SportWhat to expect?While they look 95% identical to their ICE counterparts, electric Range Rover and Range Rover Sport might be positioned on an MLA electric platform with up to 100 kWh (speculated) battery pack. There will be two electric motors at least with enough performance to match their V8-equipped ICE variants. Say, 500 bhp to 600 bhp and a 500 km claimed range.There have been various speculations on Jaguar and Land Rover’s future. Jaguar is pulling the plug on all of its vehicles across genres, except for F-Pace. Until the next generation of Jaguars are developed, F-Pace will be the company’s sole offering.Electric Range Rover SportJLR Group has joined hands with Chinese carmaker Chery for platform sharing as well. This should allow for Land Rover to come up with relatively affordable electric luxury SUVs based on Chery Exeed’s platforms like M3X (a.k.a. T2X) and E0X (co-developed with Huawei).Electric Range RoverSource 1Source 2 More

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      Exploring India with the Hyundai Ioniq 5: A Journey Without Charging Worries

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      Hyundai Ioniq5Embrace the freedom of Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric driving and discover India without the worry of running out of chargeMore EVs have been launched in India with the luxury tag than ever before. But premium mainstream cars like Hyundai Ioniq 5 offer most of the “luxury” without putting a hole in the wallet. It has been a popular offering across the world owing to its versatility. With 631 km ARAI certified range, let’s look at the possibilities Ioniq 5 offers regarding touring.Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Distance TouringOwning a Hyundai Ioniq 5 means you can explore various parts of India without the constant worry of finding charging stations. Here’s how residents from some of India’s major cities can plan their routes to enjoy the Ioniq 5’s impressive range.Hyundai Ioniq5From Delhi:Nearby Adventures: Kick the sand in the dunes around Jaipur, build a snowman in Dehradun, Shimla, or Mussoorie, party in Chandigarh, admire the Taj Mahal in Agra, and dive into spirituality in Haridwar, Rishikesh, Mathura, and Vrindavan. These destinations are comfortably within the Ioniq 5’s range on a single charge.Extended Journeys: With a bit of planning, places like Amritsar, Kanpur, Lucknow, Jhansi, Kota, Ajmer, Ayodhya, and Jammu are also within easy reach from Delhi.Hyundai Ioniq5From Mumbai:Quick Getaways: Enjoy a round trip to Nashik or Pune without the need for a recharge.Further Exploration: Visit Kolhapur, Sangli, Solapur, Ahmednagar, Aurangabad, Surat, and Vadodara on a single charge.Longer Trips: With careful planning, you can even drive to Goa, Ahmedabad, Indore, Bhopal, Hyderabad, and as far as Nagpur.Hyundai Ioniq5From Bangalore:Short Trips: Travel to Mysuru and back effortlessly.Extended Drives: Places like Davanagere, Bellary, Coimbatore, Vellore, Ooty, Kozhikode, Tirupati, Mangalore, Puducherry, and Chennai are accessible without needing a recharge.Further Journeys: With thorough planning, you can reach Madurai, Kochi, Tirunelveli, Rameswaram, Hyderabad, Kalaburagi, Belagavi, and other major cities.Hyundai Ioniq5These are just some examples of the Ioniq 5’s incredible range. No matter which part of the country you are in, the Ioniq 5 will always find a place for you to explore. And if you want to go on a longer journey, then you can always be assured that there will be a Hyundai charging station near you. Hyundai has been actively working on widening their EV Charging station network. Recently they announced a partnership with Charge Zone to install DC fast chargers at 100 Hyundai dealerships across India.Your Journey will not only be Eco friendly, but also in LuxuryHyundai Ioniq 5’s impressive long-distance touring capabilities do not just revolve around its electric powertrain. We also have to factor in the car’s capabilities to pamper occupants and their luggage. In that regard, Ioniq 5 is a large crossover SUV with a long 3,000 mm wheelbase.Hyundai Ioniq5This unlocks a lot of space on the inside to cocoon passengers with maximum comfort. At 531L Ioniq 5 offers a cavernous luggage space, which can be further expanded up to 1,600L by folding the rear seats down. This might be enough to carry the luggage of 5 passengers for a weekend trip and then, space to spare. The powered tailgate ensures a luxurious and sophisticated feel.Hyundai Ioniq5Rear sunshades, rear AC vents on B-Pillars, three adjustable headrests, electrically sliding rear seats, “Boss” mode for rear left passenger, multiple storage options and a rear centre armrest ensure utmost comfort. Front occupants get ventilated and electrically adjustable seats with memory functions, a walk-through cabin, a sliding centre console, dual-zone climate control, a sliding glovebox and more.Hyundai Ioniq5Hyundai Ioniq 5 smartly offers electrically adjustable calves rest for front occupants. This allows Ioniq 5 owners to take a nap in relative comfort while the car is charging. Ioniq 5 comes equipped with a great music system, excellent lighting, a robust ADAS suite and other attributes to further signify its long-distance touring capabilities. More

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      Honda 2W Sales Breakup June 2024 – Activa, Shine, Dio, Unicorn, Hornet, CB350

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      New Honda CB 350 – Prithiraj ChowdhuryHonda 2W sales were led by the Activa and CB Shine with significantly high YoY improvement and a combined share of 77.28%Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI), has reported a significant improvement in domestic sales which has grown by 59.40% on a year-on-year (YoY) basis. Sales which had stood at 3,02,756 units in June 2023 improved dramatically by 1,76,841 units to 4,82,597 units in June 2024. These improved sales have now allowed the company to close the gap, significantly closer to No. 1 two wheeler maker, Hero MotoCorp, by just around 8,000 units.Honda 2W Domestic Sales June 2024 – Led by Activa ScooterHonda Activa, which has commanded the sales list in previous months, was once again at the helm of the sales list in June 2024 with 2,33,376 units sold. This related to a 78.38% YoY growth over 1,30,830 units sold in June 2023. Honda Activa currently commands a 48.36% share on the domestic sales list and was also the best-selling scooter last month, ahead of TVS Jupiter by a huge margin.Honda 2W Sales June 2024 – YoY ComparisonHonda CB Shine at No. 2 garnered 1,39,587 units in terms of domestic sales. This was a 40.64% YoY growth from 99,254 units sold in June 2023. The Honda Shine was also at No. 2 on the list of top 10 motorcycle sales last month after the Hero Splendor. Sales of the Honda Dio scooter have seen a triple digit improvement by 254.60% YoY to 32,584 units. This was a 23,395 unit volume growth over 9,189 units sold in June 2023.At No. 4 was the Honda Unicorn which has seen just a marginal YoY growth in sales to 26,751 units over 26,692 units sold in the same month last year to command a 5.54% share on this list. There was a slump in sales of the Shine 100 commuter bike by 29.32% to 23,087 units last month. Honda Shine rivals the Hero HF Deluxe and Bajaj Platina in its segment. Lower down the sales order, Honda Dream sales stood at 7,234 units while the SP160 added 7,117 units to total domestic sales along with Livo, of which 7,038 units were sold last month.Honda 2W Sales June 2024 – MoM ComparisonHonda Hornet 2.0 also saw sales of 2,080 units in domestic markets. Honda Hornet and CB200X are now sold via the company’s BigWing dealerships along with other high end bikes such as the CB350, H’ness CB350 and CB350RS. Sales of the H’ness 350 slumped by as much as 56.19% YoY to 1,807 units, down from 4,125 units sold in June 2023 relating to a 2,318 unit volume decline. The sales list also included the company’s CB range that has reported good sales with the CB350 (1,161 units), CB200X (466 units), CB300 (287 units) and XL750 (22 units).Honda 2W Sales June 2024 – MoM ComparisonIn terms of MoM sales, they were up from 4,50,589 units in May 2024. This represents a growth of 32,008 units or a 7.10% increase month-over-month. Honda Activa led the charge with 2,33,376 units sold in June, a 7.87% increase from May’s 2,16,352 units, capturing a 48.02% share of the total sales. CB Shine followed with 1,39,587 units sold, marking a 9.99% rise from May’s 1,26,907 units, contributing 28.16% to the overall sales.Honda Dio saw a 12.20% growth, selling 32,584 units in June compared to 29,041 units in May, accounting for 6.45% of the sales. Unicorn also performed well, with 26,751 units sold, up 8.13% from May’s 24,740 units, representing 5.49% of the market share. Shine 100 experienced a modest increase of 4.24%, with sales rising to 23,087 units from 22,147 in May, making up 4.92% of the total sales.Dream model saw a slight increase of 2.95%, with 7,234 units sold compared to 7,027 in May, while SP160 experienced a significant decline of 28.39%, dropping to 7,117 units from 9,939 units in May, representing 2.21% of the sales. Livo also faced a decline of 9.72%, with sales falling to 7,038 units from 7,796 in May, making up 1.73% of the sales. Hornet 2.0 sales dropped by 16.97%, from 2,505 units in May to 2,080 units in June, capturing 0.56% of the market.Hness 350 saw an 8.18% decrease, with sales falling to 1,807 units from 1,968 in May, while CB350 experienced an 11.37% decline, with 1,161 units sold compared to 1,310 in May. CB200X sales dropped by 8.98%, with 466 units sold compared to 512 in May. CB 300 saw a slight decline of 3.04%, with sales decreasing to 287 units from 296 in May. XL750 faced a significant drop of 46.34%, with only 22 units sold compared to 41 in May. Lastly, GL 1800 saw no sales in June, down from 8 units in May, marking a 100% decline. More

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      Bajaj Sales Breakup June 2024 – Pulsar, Platina, Chetak, Avenger, CT, Dominar

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      New Bajaj Pulsar 150Bajaj 2W sales grew by 5.33% YoY in June 2024 with the Pulsar and Platina commanding 85% of domestic salesBajaj Auto Limited, the 4th best-selling two wheeler maker in India after Hero, Honda and TVS, has accounted for sales of 1,68,956 units in domestic markets. This was a 5.33% YoY growth over 1,60,410 units sold in June 2023 relating to a 8,546 unit improvement in volumes.Bajaj Sales Breakup June 2024 – YoY ComparisonThe company saw the Pulsar and Platina command the highest sales while the Chetak electric also added significant numbers. Bajaj now expects to see outstanding sales coming in from the new Freedom, the world’s first CNG bike that has been launched at an affordable price of Rs 95,000 (ex-showroom). Bajaj Freedom is a hybrid motorcycle with two tanks, one for petrol and the other for CNG.Bajaj Sales Breakup June 2024Bajaj Pulsar that commanded sales list with 1,11,101 units sold last month reported a 3.63% YoY growth over 1,07,208 units sold in June 2023 to garner a 65.76% share on this domestic list. In the Pulsar range, it was the 125cc model that received the highest sales of 63,586 units despite a 5.28% YoY decline.Its 150cc counterpart has seen a 39.94% YoY improvement in demand with 23,270 units sold last month while Pulsar 200cc also suffered a YoY decline by 8.96% with 14,836 units sold. Pulsar 250cc and 400cc added 6,894 units and 2,515 units to total sales respectively.Bajaj Sales Breakup June 2024Bajaj Platina sales dipped by 9.44% YoY to 33,101 units to command a 19.59% share. There had been 36,550 units sold in the same month last year. The company’s sole electric offering, Bajaj Chetak has seen outstanding improvement in demand in the domestic market. Sales grew by 135.75% to 16,691 units in the past month. Bajaj Chetak was also the company’s sole offering on the list of top 10 scooters last month, ahead of the TVS iQube by around 1,400 units.Bajaj CT, Avenger, Dominar Sales Decline YoYReporting lower YoY sales in domestic markets were the Bajaj CT, Avenger and Dominar. CT sales dipped 6.78% to 5,929 units as against 6,360 units sold in June 2023. Though the CT 110cc model saw improved sales by 28.67% it was the CT125cc that suffered a 100% decline over 1,752 units sold in June 2023.Avenger sales fell by 34.49% YoY to 1,360 units last month with the 200cc and 250cc seeing lower sales at 1,065 units and 295 units respectively. Bajaj Dominar too suffered a YoY decline by 31.87% to just 774 units sold last month whereas there had been significantly higher sales at 1,136 units in the same month last year. More

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      Tata Curvv EV Vs HyRyder, XUV400, Atto3, ZS – Features Compared

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      Tata Curvv EVAhead of Curvv EV’s launch and price reveal on 7th August, most features and specs have leaked onlineTo ensure Curvv gets everyone’s attention, Tata Motors has equipped the SUV with a comprehensive range of features. To understand what’s special about Tata’s new SUV, here’s a quick comparison of Curvv EV vs. MG ZS Essence vs. Toyota HyRyder (Strong Hybrid) vs. XUV400 EL Pro vs. BYD Atto 3.Tata Curvv EVIn the compact SUV segment, the current top-selling product is Hyundai Creta. The new 2024 Creta recently achieved a sales milestone of 1 lakh units. Hyundai will also launch the Creta EV that will directly compete with Curvv EV in the future. Tata Curvv EV has features such as connected LED headlamps with Welcome and Good Bye function, LED front fog lamps with cornering, R18 alloy wheels with Aero Inserts and flush door handles, among others.Tata Curvv EV vs HyRyderInside, Curvv EV leads with features such as a smart digital steering wheel and a 12.3-inch Cinematic touchscreen by HARMAN. There’s multi-dial full-view navigation, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and Arcade.ev app suite. Curvv EV is also offering a phygital control panel, 45W C Type fast charging ports at front and rear, a powered tailgate with gesture activation and a cooled & illuminated glove box.Curvv EV safety kit has hill ascent control, hill descent control, ESP-based driver doze-off alert, advanced vehicle alert system (AVAS), traffic sign recognition and door open alert on ORVM. A similar set of differences in equipment list can be seen when comparing Curvv EV with immediate rivals within the compact SUV space.Tata Curvv EV Vs. Hybrid rivalsBest-selling hybrids in compact SUV segment are Maruti Grand Vitara and its rebadged version, Toyota HyRyder. Collectively, these two command a market share of more than 30%. Comparing Curvv EV with Toyota HyRyder’s strong hybrid variant, the former has premium exterior features. The differences are largely the same as the comparison between Curvv EV and immediate rivals.Tata Curvv EV vs XUV400Inside, Curvv EV has ambient lighting (cockpit, midpad, dashboard, door map pocket and sunroof). In comparison, Toyota HyRyder has only a door spot and IP Line. Curvv EV has a 10.25-inch digital cockpit whereas HyRyder is equipped with a 7-inch instrument screen. HyRyder has a smaller 9-inch touchscreen. Curvv EV’s safety kit is better with SOS call function, front parking sensor and EPB with auto hold. HyRyder does not have ADAS, whereas Curvv EV is offering 13 L2 ADAS features.Tata Curvv EV vs ZSTata Curvv EV Vs. EV rivalsIn the electric segment, Curvv EV will take on rivals like MG ZS EV, XUV400 and BYD Atto 3. Compared with the MG ZS Essence top-spec model, Curvv EV has additional features such as a smart digital shifter. MG ZS EV has a smaller 7-inch instrument screen and a 10.1-inch infotainment touchscreen.Tata Curvv vs Atto3Curvv EV has 2 position rear seat recline, ventilated seats and air purifier with AQI display, which are not offered with MG ZS Essence. Additional ADAS features available with Curvv EV include lane following assist, camera based blind spot view monitor and rear collision warning (RCW).A similar superiority in equipment list can be seen when comparing Curvv EV with XUV400 EL Pro variant and BYD Atto 3. XUV400 currently does not offer ADAS, which can be a major advantage for Curvv EV. BYD Atto 3 has ADAS, but Curvv EV has some additional ADAS features.Disclaimer – The above info is leaked dealership marketing material. More

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      350cc To 450cc Motorcycle Sales June 2024 – RE, Triumph, Harley, Hero, Honda, Bajaj, KTM, Aprilia

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      Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450Royal Enfield 350cc range showed a significant YoY decline in sales bringing down overall sales figures in the 350-450cc segment by 1.02% in June 2024Motorcycle sales in the 350-450cc segment suffered a YoY decline by 1.02% in June 2024 while MoM sales improved by 3.94%. Even as it was once again the Royal Enfield 350cc range that topped sales charts, it was the relatively new Bajaj Pulsar 400 that garnered a great deal of interest among buyers in this segment. Total sales stood at 73,641 units in June 2024, a 1.02% YoY decline over 74,398 units sold in June 2023. As always, it was the RE 350cc range that held top 5 positions with a combined 83% share on this list, though each of them with the exception of the Meteor 350 reported negative sales.350cc To 450cc Motorcycle YoY Sales June 2024RE Classic 350 sales dipped 8.15% YoY to 24,803 units, down from 27,003 units sold in June 2023. RE Hunter 350 sales also suffered a 3.42% decline to 15,609 units while Bullet 350 sales saw an even greater decline of 22.12% to 9,610 units whereas there had been 12,339 units sold in the same month last year. RE Meteor 350 added some positivity to the list with sales of 8,085 units last month relating to a 17.79% YoY growth when compared to 6,864 units sold in June 2023. Himalayan sales on the other hand dipped 5.93% to 3,062 units from 3,255 units YoY.350cc to 450cc Sales June 2024 – YoY ComparisonUp next, at No. 6 was the relatively new Bajaj Pulsar 400 with 2,515 unit sales thereby giving rivals such as TVS Apache RTR 310, Hero Mavrick 440, Triumph Speed 400 and KTM 390 Duke some serious competition. Triumph 400 sales were at 2,135 units while Jawa Yezdi saw its sales decline by 22.35% to 2,033 units last month.Honda H’Ness also suffered a sales setback of as much as 56.19% to 1,807 units in June 2024 as compared to 4,125 units sold in June 2023. Also from the Honda stables was the CB 350 with 1,161 units sold last month. KTM 390 sales also dipped by 50.32% to just 698 units whereas there had been 1,405 units sold in June 2023. The list also included Harley Davidson X440 (656 units), Aprilia RS 457 (505 units) and Hero Mavrick (459 units). Bajaj Dominar 400 sales also slipped 40.19% to only 375 units sold last month. There was also the Husqvarna 401 (88 units), Kawasaki ZX-4R (39 units) and Eliminator 400 (1 unit) on this sales list.350cc to 450cc Sales June 2024 – MoM ComparisonMoM Sales Show off 3.94% Growth in June 2024Better sales were reported on a month-on-month basis with a 3.94% increase primarily boosted by more positive sales seen across the RE350cc range. The new Bajaj Pulsar 400 also added significant numbers. RE Classic 350 sales grew by 4.31% MoM while Hunter and Bullet 350 followed suit with a 3.48% and 2.98% MoM growth respectively. However, Meteor 350 and Himalayan sales fell by 1.27% and 7.60% respectively.Bajaj Pulsar 400 has seen outstanding demand in India with a 7759.38% MoM growth from 32 units sold in May 2024 to 2,515 unit sales in the past month. While Triumph 400 sales grew only marginally by 0.85%, sales of Yezdi (-16.68%), Honda H’Ness 350 (-8.18%) and Honda CB 350 (-11.37%) suffered lower MoM sales.KTM 390 sales improved by 6.56% from 655 units to 698 units on a MoM basis. HD X440 sales fell by 35.50% while Aprilia RS 457 sales also saw remarkable improvement in demand by 168.62% to 505 units in June 2024. Hero Mavrick (-41.97%), Bajaj Dominar (-21.38%) and Husqvarna 401 (-38.03%) also suffered lower MoM sales while sales of the Kawasaki ZX-4R improved by 387.50% from 8 units sold in May 2024 to 39 unit sales last month. Also from the Kawasaki stables, sales of Eliminator 400 however dipped by 75% MoM. More

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      Suzuki Recall Impacts 4 lakh Units – Avenis, Access, Burgman 125 and V-Strom 800DE

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      Image – Sinha SuzukiAs part of the precautionary recall, the affected parts will be replaced completely free of cost at Suzuki service centresWith parts sourced from dozens of suppliers, some anomalies are bound to occur from a statistical perspective. To deal with such issues, OEMs often announce recalls to repair or replace the faulty component. The latest case involves around four lakh units of Suzuki scooters and motorcycles.Suzuki recall for Access 125, Burgman 125 and Avenis 125As per the recall notice, scooters manufactured from April 30, 2022 to December 03, 2022 have been identified to have a faulty high-tension cord. A total of 2,63,788 units of the Access, 72,025 units of Burgman 125 and 52,578 units of the Avenis have been impacted with this issue. Suzuki has mentioned that this is a precautionary recall. Customers have been notified individually and asked to visit their nearest Suzuki service centre to get the issue fixed. All labour and parts replacement costs will be borne by the company.As per the recall, the faulty high-tension cord is linked to the ignition coil. The recall announcement states that the problem occurs because the high-tension cord was not designed as per the drawing requirements (NG). Due to this, the cord was subjected to cracks and breakage. It was found that there was repeated bending of the cord, owing to engine oscillation during normal use of the vehicle.Due to the faulty high-tension cord and subsequent effect on the ignition coil, issues such as engine stall and starting failure were noted. Furthermore, it was observed that the cracked high-tension cord resulted in exposure to water. Due to the leaked ignition output, the vehicle’s speed sensors and throttle position sensor were susceptible to damage. In such cases, the vehicle experienced issues such as starting failure and speed display failure.Suzuki recall for V-Strom 800DEIn another separate recall, the impacted vehicles were manufactured from May 05, 2023 to April 23, 2024. This is an international recall for select vehicles. In India, this recall impacts the V-Strom 800DE. The ADV was launched in India earlier this year in March at an introductory price of Rs 10.30 lakh. It is estimated that around 67 units of the V-Strom 800DE motorcycle have been impacted.Suzuki has observed issues with a specific batch of rear tyres that were installed on the affected units. Due to issues with the manufacturing process, cracks and deformations were seen in the tyre tread. This can eventually lead to the tyre tread separating from the rest of the tyre structure. In such cases, the defect can impact overall vehicle dynamics. The affected units of V-Strom 800DE will be getting a new rear tyre, as part of the recall campaign.Suzuki two-wheeler owners can check if their vehicle is impacted by using the Service Campaign page on the official Suzuki website. Users just need to enter the VIN number and follow the instructions thereon. One can also contact their dealership to know more about the recall. More