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      Honda India Future Plans – Electric Scooters, Flex Fuel Motorcycles

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      Honda aims to serve more than 40 overseas markets through its operations in IndiaImage for reference.Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) has officially revealed their roadmap / details about their upcoming plans for the country. This involves entry into the electric mobility space as well as introduction of newer technologies like flex-fuel system, etc. The country’s second largest two-wheeler company will introduce multiple EVs in the next few years.Honda India Electric Vehicle PlansThe Japanese brand has said it aims to retail 10 lakh units of electric two-wheelers per annum by 2030. That is a huge number, considering they do not sell a single unit of EV today in 2022. In order to achieve this, Honda will be leveraging support from other Indian subsidiaries. These include the recently established Honda Power Pack Energy India Pvt Ltd, Bengaluru, which will provide battery-sharing service and technical support for EVs from next month.However, it is not yet clear if these models will be overseas products like PCX electric or ‘made-in-India’ models specifically targeted at the India market. Honda is currently studying the feasibility for readying its EV model line-up and developing the overall ecosystem in India. With a massive surge of EV brands in the country, sales volume in the electric two-wheeler space has witnessed a jump of 370 percent last fiscal year.The bikemaker is also working towards developing a battery swapping infrastructure. It has already teamed up with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) to set up swap stations across the country. Further, Honda is testing Benly e electric scooter on Indian roads for fleet and last mile service. The e-scooter features a battery swapping technology that could be used in future models for the two-wheeler segment.Honda electric scooter with battery swap tech – Benly eAlternate Fuel, Flex Fuel TechnologyThe Japanese auto giant is aggressively pursuing development of fuel-efficient products for the country. Honda also plans a phase-wise implementation and integration of flex fuel technology in its model range of scooters as well as motorcycles. This will not only reduce dependency on fossil fuels, but also make vehicles run cleaner thus adhering to future emission norms. Honda is confident of such transition since it already retails such flex fuel two-wheelers overseas.Honda CG 160 Titan – Flex Fuel Motorcycle. Image – La MotoFor example, Honda already retails CG 160 Titan motorcycle in Brazil which can run on both petrol and ethanol. Honda even claims that this was the world’s first ethanol fuel-based motorcycle. Off late, the Government of India has also been pushing towards adoption of alternate fuels and flex fuel technology.Entry-Level Motorcycle To Rival Hero SplendorHonda also plans to dive into the entry-level commuter segment with a new 100cc motorcycle which will rival the likes of Hero Splendor, TVS Sport and Bajaj Platina. Currently, the Japanese brand’s motorcycle portfolio starts with CD110 Dream Yuga which is priced at Rs 66,0033 (ex-showroom) and feels too expensive for an entry-level motorcycle that is barebones essentially.To supplement all these plans, Honda aims to further strengthen its Manesar-based plant in Haryana as a Global Resource Factory for ‘Making in India for the world’. Honda 2Wheelers India currently operates four manufacturing plants-one each in Manesar (Haryana), Tapukara (Rajasthan), Narsapura (Karnataka) and Vithalapur (Gujarat). More

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      Yamaha Sales March 2022 – R15, MT15, FZ S, Fascino, RayZR

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      Yamaha India domestic sales and exports dropped on YoY basis while MoM performance was more positiveImage – King IndianAs demand for electric two wheelers rises, petrol powered models are experiencing diminishing sales. Every leading two wheeler maker has posted a YoY de-growth in March 2022 even as MoM sales saw some improvement. Taking domestic sales into account, Yamaha India sales dipped 14.15 percent YoY to 39,697 units in March 2022, down from 46,241 units sold in March 2021. MoM sales improved 14.02 percent over 34,817 units sold in February 2022.Yamaha Sales March 2022Yamaha FZ and FZ25 were the only two models in the company lineup to post both YoY and MoM growth. FZ sales stood at 23,016 units in March 2022, up 38.96 percent over 16,563 units sold in March 2021. This was a 6,453 unit volume growth while the FZ currently commands a 57.98 percent share. MoM sales improved 71.83 percent over 13,395 units sold in February 2022. No other bike in the company lineup was able to cross sales above the 10,000 unit mark.At No. 2 was Yamaha RayZR with a 23.39 percent YoY degrowth to 6,341 units. This was against 8,272 units sold in March 2021 relating to a volume de-growth of 1,931 units while share percentage stands at 15.97. RayZR MoM sales dipped 24.11 percent over 8,355 units sold in February 2022.Yamaha R15’s YoY sales also dipped substantially by 17.46 percent to 5,768 units, down from 6,988 units sold in March 2021. MoM sales fell 9.95 percent over 6,405 units sold in February 2021. Share percentage also dipped MoM from 18.40 percent held in February 2022 to 14.53 percent in the past month. Yamaha MT15 sales were 0 last month, as it was not on sale. This month, the new MT15 V2 has been launched.Yamaha Domestic Sales March 2022YoY and MoM sales of the Fascino also fell significantly by 47.28 percent and 36.53 percent respectively. Sales which had stood at 7,724 units in March 2021 dipped to 4,072 units in March 2022. Sales had also been at 6,416 units in February 2022 leading to a 2,344 unit volume de-growth while share percentage dipped from 18.43 percent to 10.26 percent.FZ25 saw increased demand in domestic markets. Sales which had stood at 222 units in March 2021 increased 125.23 percent to 500 units last month while MoM sales increased 103.25 percent over 246 units sold in February 2022. This caused an increase in share percentage from 0.71 percent to 1.26 percent. Earlier this month, Yamaha announced a price hike across its portfolio. Following this price hike, Yamaha scooters see an increase in the range of Rs 1,600 to Rs 3,000 while the company’s motorcycles have become costlier by up to Rs 4,500.Yamaha India Exports March 2022Even as YoY exports dipped 8.53 percent to 30,731 units in March 2022, down from 33,596 units sold in March 2021, its MoM sales increased 37.96 percent over 22,275 units shipped in February 2022. In global markets, the Yamaha FZ and Saluto commanded more attention from buyers. Yamaha FZ exports increased 4.62 percent to 13,670 units in March 2022, up from 13,066 units sold in March 2021 with a 44.48 percent share. MoM sales also increased substantially by 34.81 percent over 10,140 units sold in February 2022.Yamaha Exports March 2022Exports of Yamaha RayZR dipped 22.01 percent to 4,288 units from 5,498 units sold in March 2021. MoM exports, however, increased by 131.91 percent over 1,849 units sold in February 2022. Yamaha Crux exports fell 27.04 percent on a YoY basis to 4,172 units while MoM shipments increased 57.20 percent over 2,654 units in February 2022. YD125 exports were at 2,550 units in the past month. This was a 5.56 percent MoM de-growth over 2,700 units sold in February 2022.Shipments of the Yamaha FZ25 and SZ also fell 26.83 percent and 0.97 percent YoY to 2,130 units and 2,040 units respectively while SZ MoM performance improved 205.39 percent over 668 units sold in February 2022. Saluto also saw a YoY and MoM growth to 900 units however, R15 exports dipped to 717 units, Alpha (112 units), MT15 (80 units) and Saluto RX (72 units) in the past month. More

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      OSM To Setup World’s Largest Electric 3W Factory In Karnataka

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      Omega Seiki plans investment of US$ 250 million targeting 1 million electric three wheelers per annumOmega Seiki Mobility Megafactory in makingOmega Seiki Mobility, an Indian electric vehicle manufacturer, is set to revolutionize the electric three wheeler segment. The company marks World Earth Day by announcing the setup of the world’s largest electric three wheeler manufacturing unit in Karnataka.The new facility being planned by Omega Seiki Mobility (OSM) will be built in three phases. Funds are being raised via equity and debt, to set up this mega factory from where production is scheduled to commence from FY 2024. The facility will be spread over an area of 250 acres and OSM is in talks with existing and new suppliers to set up ancillary units close to this megafactory.Omega Seiki Mobility MegafactoryTotal investment planned is at US$ 250 million (Rs 1,910 crores). Production capacity will stand at 1 million electric three wheeler units per annum. The new OSM Megafactory will cater to demands of the Indian market as well as ASEAN, Africa and the Middle East markets.Mr. Uday Narang, Chairman and Founder, OSM, said “The organised electric three-wheeler market has exponentially grown by a massive 200% in FY22 as against the previous fiscal. This has helped EV 3 wheelers now command a massive 46% of overall three-wheeler volumes. We at OSM believe that adoption of EVs in the last-mile delivery sector and government bodies will help India become the first market in the world where every 3 EV three-wheeler will be sold for every 1 ICE three-wheeler. We want to be the market leader in the three-wheeler market, not just in India but the world and the new OSM Megafactory with a capacity of 1 million units is the first step towards this goal.”Omega Seiki Electric CV – India’s First Electric Small Commercial Vehicle (SCV)OSM Range of Electric Three WheelersOSM, a leader in the electric cargo three wheeler segment with its Rage+ brand, plans to produce the entire range of vehicles among which are Rage+, Rage+ RapidEV, Rage+ Frost, Rage+ Swap, and Rage+ Tipper. The company also plans to embark on the electric three wheeler passenger carrier segment with the OSM Stream which will soon enter production.Omega Seiki Mobility unveiled the country’s first battery-powered small commercial vehicle (SCV) named M1KA in November 2021. The company also has the Rage+ Rapid electric three-wheeler in India, that comes in at a starting price of Rs 3.59 lakh for its open carrier half tray variant and goes up to Rs 3.99 lakh (ex-showroom, India) for top body container variant.OSM Rage+Rapid Electric Three WheelersOmega Seiki’s Rage+ Rapid electric three-wheeler receive RapidX 6,000 fast-charging batteries based on InstaCharge technology developed by Log 9 Materials. The batteries can be charged upto 100 percent in 35 minutes, and capable of taking on tough Indian weather conditions where temperatures range from -30°C to +60°C, allowing up to 40,000 charge-discharge cycles and 10+ years of battery life. The battery offers a range of 90 kms per charge and is directed towards use of last mile cargo and delivery segments in the country.Following its successful entry into the electric three wheeler segment in India, OSM also plans to enter global markets. The company has entered into joint ventures with partners in Bangladesh, Egypt and UAE. As per Dr. Deb Mukherji, Managing Director, Omega Seiki Mobility is the only company in India to offer three powerpack options – long range, rapid charging and swappable. More

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      Royal Enfield 650cc Cruiser, Meteor 650 – Spied In Production Guise

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      Royal Enfield is working hard to put its upcoming 650 cruiser line-up through final rounds of testingUpcoming Royal Enfield 650cc cruiser and Meteor 650Upcoming Royal Enfield 650cc test mules have run the gauntlet of testing in every condition for quite a number of years. Royal Enfield will be launching these not only in the domestic market but also overseas and obviously wants them to succeed from the word go.If grapevine is to be believed, the long-awaited Royal Enfield 650 cruiser line-up is all set to make its debut in mid-July this year. As that time approaches, the bikes were caught testing totally undisguised in near production-ready format by Madras Tribe channel.Royal Enfield 650cc Cruiser, Super MeteorThough it is not yet clear how many new 650cc motorcycles are planned for launch, it is safe to predict that there would be at least two models. As can be seen in the spy video below, one motorcycle has a cruiser stance, while the other is more like Meteor.Upcoming RE cruiser 650 is expected to be longer and lower with the rider sitting in a relaxed feet forward position, while Super Meteor 650 will have a conventional stance with the rider sitting in a more upright position.[embedded content][embedded content]Cruiser 650 will come equipped with LED headlight, upside down forks, alloy wheels shod with tubeless tyres and forward-set footpegs placed near the front of the engine covers and right next to exhaust downpipe in typical cruiser fashion. Both bikes will have single disc brakes at both ends with dual-channel ABS. Instrument cluster will be a semi-digital twin-podded affair with a tripper navigation system also on offer.Super Meteor 650 will likely have a halogen headlight, wire-spoke wheels, a conventional telescopic front fork and mid-set footpegs. What would remain common is layout and design of the frame, shape of the fuel-tank, side panels, exhaust system though on the Cruiser 650 it will be finished in chrome while on the Super Meteor 650, it will be finished in matt black.Common engine, gearboxRoyal Enfield will be using the same engine and gearbox from the Interceptor and 650 twins. State of tuning might be altered on the bikes but the 648cc parallel twin engine will have the same output of 47 hp and 52 Nm of torque, like on the 650 twins, mated to a 6-speed transmission with revised gear ratios for more relaxed cruising and higher speeds on highways. Instead of brushed aluminium finish, on the upcoming bikes the engine will be finished in black.The Cruiser 650 could get a 130-section rear tyre mounted on a smaller wheel than the front in typical cruiser configuration, while the Super Meteor 650 will also have different-sized wheels and tyres. Speculation is rife of there being a third model in the cruiser line-up which is being called Classic 650 but at the moment Royal Enfield is holding cards close to their chest and all information will only be disclosed near the launch date. More

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      Bugatti Reveals Two More Custom Chiron Sur Mesure Paint Jobs

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      Bugatti has revealed two more creations from its Sur Mesure bespoke division: a Chiron Super Sport and a Chiron Pur Sport.Bugatti calls the paint jobs Vagues de Lumière (“light waves”), and the Super Sport takes on a bold blue-and-orange appearance. The Pur Sport meanwhile is a bit more low-key, with a blue-on-blue paint job. Late last year Bugatti launched its own bespoke division, Sur Mesure, giving customers the opportunity to take customizing their 200-plus-mph missiles to the extreme. The first product of the Sur Mesure program was a baby-blue Chiron Pur Sport with red accents that honored Louis Chiron’s win at the 1931 French Grand Prix at the helm of a Bugatti Type 51. Now Bugatti has revealed two more of its Sur Mesure creations, another Chiron Pur Sport and a Chiron Super Sport hand-painted to mimic the way, as Bugatti puts it, “the precisely designed body panels of the marque’s hyper sports cars reflect light.”
      Bugatti calls the paint jobs “Vagues de Lumière,” meaning light waves. The Chiron Super Sport is one of the first Super Sports to reach customers, and it arrives with a base finish in California Blue. Layered on top are swooping lines in Arancia Mira, an orange hue. This color also adorns the magnesium wheels—reminding us of the 2000s Porsche 911 GT3 RS—as well as the leather interior. The number 38 is painted on the horseshoe grille “at the owner’s request,” also in Arancia Mira.

      Despite the large rear wing, the Chiron Pur Sport looks subtler, thanks to a blue-on-blue paint job. The body itself is exposed blue carbon, while the stripes flowing around the hypercar are a slightly lighter Nocturne blue color. Each end plate on the rear wing bears the French flag, and the number 9 is painted on the grille. The interior is decked out in a mix of Beluga Black and French Racing Blue leather. Bugatti says that the paint schemes seen on these two Chirons took around five weeks apiece and were hand-painted on. While the Super Sport’s orange-and-blue look might be a bit loud for some people’s taste, the paintwork is stunning. We look forward to Sur Mesure’s next creation.
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      1969 Pontiac GTO Judge 4-Speed Is Our Bring a Trailer Auction Pick of the Day

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      • This Ram Air III–powered example of the 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge is up for auction at Bring a Trailer right now.• This GTO Judge features a replacement 400-cubic-inch Ram Air III V-8 with a Muncie M20 four-speed manual transmission and a Safe-T-Track rear axle.• The auction ends on Sunday, April 24, and as of Thursday bidding is at $22,500.

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      As the proud owner of a 1968 GTO, I would be remiss not to single out this 1969 GTO Judge as a special car up for auction on Bring a Trailer—which, like Car and Driver, is part of Hearst Autos. The Judge is a special example of a muscle car from the late ’60s. Just like the current owner of this 1969 GTO Judge, I also received mine by way of my father, who spent his summers in college working at the plant in Pontiac doing various jobs. One summer he worked in the iron foundry shoveling molding sand, one summer in the assembly line plant on the chassis line, and his last in the finishing plant adjusting headlights and prepping for shipping. It seems only fitting that he ended up with a GTO one day himself.

      This GTO Judge is currently located in California; however, it was originally delivered to a dealership in Anchorage, Alaska. This car comes with a clean title, but more important, it comes with a Pontiac Historic Services documentation showing that it is indeed a true Judge. This car has been refinished in Carousel Red and features the optional Judge package which includes a black grille, decklid-mounted wing, tricolor graphics, and “Judge” badging on the front fenders.

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      The replacement 400-cubic-inch Ram Air V-8 features a four-barrel carburetor and electric ignition. In addition to the V-8 and Muncie M20 transmission, it has a hood-mounted tachometer, power steering, 15-inch Cragar S/S wheels, power front disc brakes, retractable headlamp covers, and a Hurst T-handle shifter. The Hurst shifter was factory installed on manual transmissions in the Pontiac GTO. Pontiac also offered a dual-gate shifter, the unfortunately named His and Hers, which allowed for manual shifts for drag racing or standard automatic function.

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      This GTO Judge’s additional equipment includes a body-color Endura front bumper, chrome rear bumper, polished rocker and wheel opening trim, hood-mounted scoops, and a dual-outlet exhaust below the rear bumper. Like any loved classic car, this one has a couple of dents, a little rust, and some paint chips, scratches, and blemishes. The cabin features bucket seats and a rear bench upholstered in black vinyl along with a matching dashboard and faux-wood dash accent. The door locks do not work on this car, a similar issue I have with mine and, from what I’m told by my local classic car shop, a common issue with the GTO. The Judge was intended not only to help with GTO sales, but also to be a direct competitor to the Plymouth Road Runner. Halfway through 1971, the Judge was discontinued, although the GTO kept going through 1974. While it is a privilege to be the owner of any American muscle car, a Judge would surely be a Goat to be proud of. The auction is online through Sunday afternoon, April 24.

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      Honda Civic Hybrid for Europe Could Preview U.S. Model

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      Honda recently confirmed that the Insight will be discontinued and a Civic hybrid is on its way.There’s a new Civic hybrid for Europe, and we think it could offer a preview of the model we’ll eventually get.We’re not sure if the Civic hybrid will be offered in the U.S. as a sedan or a hatchback, or both.The Honda Civic hybrid is poised to return to the U.S. market, as the Insight—which is effectively a Civic hybrid in all but name—bows out after the 2022 model year. Honda has yet to release details about the upcoming U.S.-market Civic hybrid, but did just release photos and specs for the Europe-spec version that could give us an idea of what to expect.

      The Euro Civic’s hybrid powertrain is similar to the Insight’s in that it uses two electric motors and a gasoline engine, but it swaps out the Insight’s 1.5-liter inline-four for a larger 2.0-liter inline-four. This means the Civic hybrid is significantly more powerful, producing 181 horsepower in total compared to the Insight’s 152 hp. That’s about the same as the nonhybrid Civic’s optional turbocharged 1.5-liter inline-four. But the U.S.-market Accord hybrid, which also uses a 2.0-liter gasoline engine, is more powerful still, with a combined 212 hp.

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      Fuel economy may suffer somewhat, as the Insight has an EPA combined rating of up to 52 mpg, while the Euro Civic hybrid is rated at 50 mpg combined on the more favorable WLTP cycle.Honda hasn’t said where it plans to build the U.S.-market Civic hybrid, but the Civic hatchback is currently built in Indiana and the sedan is built in Canada. Although the Europe-market Civic comes only as a hatchback and is exclusively a hybrid, we’re not sure which bodystyles will be offered for the hybrid on our shores. A Civic hybrid sedan would be an obvious rival for the sedan-only Toyota Corolla hybrid, but we hope Honda will offer the hatchback as a hybrid too for its extra measure of practicality. The Euro Civic hybrid, for its part, appears to offer many of the same visual elements from the Civic Sport and Sport Touring trims, including larger wheels.Look for Honda to release more information soon about the U.S.-bound Civic hybrid soon, as we expect it to join the lineup soon, possibly as a 2023 model.
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      Suzuki V-Strom SX 250cc ADV Arrives At Dealer Showroom

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      New Suzuki V-Strom XS is based on a design template called ‘Toughness in a Slender Shell’ thanks to a slim exterior shape owing to a compact engine designSuzuki V Strom 250ccAfter a couple of teasers, Suzuki launched their brand new 250cc adventure tourer called V-Strom SX in India. Priced at Rs 2,11,600, this quarter-litre ADV will serve as an entry-level model in the Suzuki V-Strom lineup. Units of the new adventure bike have started reaching Suzuki dealerships across the country.It also marks entry of the Japanese two-wheeler into the entry-level ADV space which is dominated by other motorcycles like Royal Enfield Himalayan, Yezdi Adventure, BMW G 310 GS, KTM 250 Adventure and Benelli TRK 251. As revealed by Suzuki, V-Strom SX is very much a road-biased adventure tourer with decent off-road capabilities.Suzuki V-Strom SX- Styling HighlightsV-Strom SX takes obvious design inspirations from its larger and more powerful siblings, more noticeably V-Strom 650 XT. It flaunts typical ADV styling elements like a prominent front beak, a tall windscreen and an upright stance. Other styling highlights include split-style seats, a sculpted fuel tank, a side-on twin-barrel exhaust muffler, a single-piece grab rail and sporty rearview mirrors.Another significant highlight is an octagonal LED headlamp which looks sleek. Optional add-ons like handguards further amplify its ADV look. Suzuki is offering V-Strom SX in three colour options namely Champion Yellow, Pearl Blaze Orange and Glass Sparkle Black. Blacked-out side panels, exhaust, engine gearbox assembly and other mechanical components lend it a sporty dual-tone appearance.Suzuki V Strom 250ccEngine, Hardware SpecsBased on the same platform underpinning Gixxer 250 and Gixxer SF 250, V-Strom SX also gets the same quarter-litre heart. The adventure tourer is powered by a 249cc single-cylinder, oil-cooled engine that kicks out 26.1 bhp at 9300rpm and 22.2 Nm of peak torque at 7300rpm. This unit is paired with a 6-speed gearbox and gets a lighter piston that contributes to increased output and better fuel efficiency.Suzuki V Strom 250ccThe engine has been tuned in a way that it can handle a wide variety of situations, from riding in town to high-speed cruising. Suspension setup features telescopic front forks and a mono-shock at rear. Braking duties are handled by single discs at both ends aided by ABS. It rides on black alloy wheels that are shod with dual-purpose tyres.Features on offerAs far as features go, Suzuki has equipped V-Strom SX with quite a few nifty features. Some prominent ones include Suzuki Easy Start System, Suzuki Ride Connect and a USB outlet for charging electronic devices. The adventure tourer has also been laced with a digital instrument console enabled with Bluetooth connectivity that lets the rider sync his/her phone with the cluster.Suzuki V Strom 250ccUsing Suzuki Ride Connect, one can avail features such as turn-by-turn navigation, incoming call, SMS alert and WhatsApp Alert display and missed calls on the instrument console. Other useful information on offer includes speed exceeding warning, phone battery level display and an estimated time of arrival.Source More