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    Top 10 Electric Two Wheelers Mar 2022 – Hero, Ola, Okinawa, Ampere, TVS

    Electric two wheeler sales increased 370 percent in March 2022 on a YoY basis with Hero MotoCorp in the leadOla climbs the list, and takes the No 2 spot.The EV market is on the path of growth in India, more particularly, the two wheeler segment. Recent positive changes in EV policy via FAME, coupled with added subsidies being offered by various State Governments have been a game-changer. Rising fuel costs have also turned the buyer’s attention towards electric two wheelers along with attractive prices, lower running costs and lesser maintenance.FADA has released retail sales numbers of electric two wheelers. Sales have increased 370 percent on a YoY basis in March 2022 to 49,607 units, up from 10,558 units sold in March 2021. MoM growth stood at 53 percent from 32,455 units sold in February 2022.Top 10 Electric Two Wheeler Mar 2022 – Hero, Ola, OkinawaHero Electric sales in March 2022 stood at 13,023 units, up 149 percent against 5,235 units sold in March 2021. It was also a 77 percent MoM growth over 7,360 units sold in February 2022. Hero Electric has just introduced the new Optima CX e-scooter. This is an upgrade from the Optima HX and is priced at Rs 62,190 for its single-battery variant and Rs 77,490 for the dual-battery variant.Surpassing both Okinawa and Ampere by a significant margin and at No. 2 on this list was Ola Electric with its two wheeler sales at 9,127 units. This was a 134 percent MoM increase over 3,907 units sold in February 2022.Electric Two Wheeler Sales March 2022 – FADA / Vinkesh GukatiOkinawa Autotech was the third best selling electric two wheeler maker in March 2022 with sales of 8,284 units, up 441 percent over 1,530 units sold in March 2021. It was a MoM growth of 40 percent from 5,925 units sold in February 2022. Okinawa also recently introduced the OKHI-90 electric maxi-scooter in India priced at Rs 1,21,886 (post Fame II subsidy). Buyers can also avail of a Rs 5,000-15,000 lower cost thanks to state-level subsidy.Sales of Ampere increased 574 percent on a YoY basis to 6,338 units in March 2022 from 941 units sold in March 2021. MoM sales increased 47 percent over 4,304 units sold in February 2022. Increased demand for electric two wheelers were also reported by TVS Motor, Ather and PUR Energy. TVS Motor sales increased 749 percent YoY to 2,267 units from 267 units sold in March 2021. MoM sales increase stood at 53 percent over 1,482 units sold in February 2022.Ather, Revolt, PUR EVAther Energy sales increased 109 percent to 2,226 units in March 2022 from 1,064 units sold in March 2021 and remained flat on a MoM basis from 2,232 units sold in February 2022. Ather 450X has seen increased demand and last month the company rolled out of its 25,000th e-scooter in 25 months of launch.Revolt Intellicorp sales increased significantly on a YoY basis. Sales which had stood at just 53 units in March 2021 stood at 1,409 units in March 2022 relating to a 2,558 percent growth. MoM sales increased 25 percent over 1,128 units sold in February 2022. Revolt RV400 e-motorcycle is priced at Rs 1.24 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi) and is the only offering in the company’s current portfolio.Jitendra and Benling India saw sales of 1,034 units and 1,013 units in the past month respectively. MoM sales of Jitendra also increased 84 percent from 562 units sold in February 2022 while MoM sales of Benling dipped 12 percent over 1,149 units sold in February 2022. PUR Energy sales increased 204 percent YoY to 2,066 units, up from 679 units sold in March 2021. MoM sales were up 45 percent from 1,427 units sold in February 2022.Bajaj At No 11Bajaj Auto also posted a 466 percent YoY growth to 827 units, up from 146 units sold in March 2021 while MoM sales dipped 37 percent from 1,314 units sold in February 2022. Even as the Bajaj Chetak e-scooter continues to face much competition in this segment, the company plans to reinforce its Chetak sub-brand with multiple electric scooters over next three-five years.Sales of electric two wheelers continued with GoGreen (598 units), MEW (488 units), KLB (324 units) and RGM (138 units). There were others in this segment such as Elthor (8 units), ECO Fuel (85 units) and Lectrix (41 units) along with others that also contributed a few numbers to this growing segment.Interestingly, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter is also mentioned in the list. This is when Honda is yet to officially enter the segment. Honda has no electric two wheeler on sale yet. They do plan to launch one this year. First Honda electric scooter is expected to be the Benly e. More

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    Top 10 Electric Two Wheelers Mar 2022 – Hero Electric, Ola, Okinawa, Ampere, TVS

    Electric two wheeler sales increased 370 percent in March 2022 on a YoY basis with Hero Electric in the leadOla climbs the list, and takes the No 2 spot.The EV market is on the path of growth in India, more particularly, the two wheeler segment. Recent positive changes in EV policy via FAME, coupled with added subsidies being offered by various State Governments have been a game-changer. Rising fuel costs have also turned the buyer’s attention towards electric two wheelers along with attractive prices, lower running costs and lesser maintenance.FADA has released retail sales numbers of electric two wheelers. Sales have increased 370 percent on a YoY basis in March 2022 to 49,607 units, up from 10,558 units sold in March 2021. MoM growth stood at 53 percent from 32,455 units sold in February 2022.Top 10 Electric Two Wheeler Mar 2022 – Hero, Ola, OkinawaHero Electric sales in March 2022 stood at 13,023 units, up 149 percent against 5,235 units sold in March 2021. It was also a 77 percent MoM growth over 7,360 units sold in February 2022. Hero Electric has just introduced the new Optima CX e-scooter. This is an upgrade from the Optima HX and is priced at Rs 62,190 for its single-battery variant and Rs 77,490 for the dual-battery variant.Surpassing both Okinawa and Ampere by a significant margin and at No. 2 on this list was Ola Electric with its two wheeler sales at 9,127 units. This was a 134 percent MoM increase over 3,907 units sold in February 2022.Electric Two Wheeler Sales March 2022 – FADA / Vinkesh GukatiOkinawa Autotech was the third best selling electric two wheeler maker in March 2022 with sales of 8,284 units, up 441 percent over 1,530 units sold in March 2021. It was a MoM growth of 40 percent from 5,925 units sold in February 2022. Okinawa also recently introduced the OKHI-90 electric maxi-scooter in India priced at Rs 1,21,886 (post Fame II subsidy). Buyers can also avail of a Rs 5,000-15,000 lower cost thanks to state-level subsidy.Sales of Ampere increased 574 percent on a YoY basis to 6,338 units in March 2022 from 941 units sold in March 2021. MoM sales increased 47 percent over 4,304 units sold in February 2022. Increased demand for electric two wheelers were also reported by TVS Motor, Ather and PUR Energy. TVS Motor sales increased 749 percent YoY to 2,267 units from 267 units sold in March 2021. MoM sales increase stood at 53 percent over 1,482 units sold in February 2022.Ather, Revolt, PUR EVAther Energy sales increased 109 percent to 2,226 units in March 2022 from 1,064 units sold in March 2021 and remained flat on a MoM basis from 2,232 units sold in February 2022. Ather 450X has seen increased demand and last month the company rolled out of its 25,000th e-scooter in 25 months of launch.Revolt Intellicorp sales increased significantly on a YoY basis. Sales which had stood at just 53 units in March 2021 stood at 1,409 units in March 2022 relating to a 2,558 percent growth. MoM sales increased 25 percent over 1,128 units sold in February 2022. Revolt RV400 e-motorcycle is priced at Rs 1.24 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi) and is the only offering in the company’s current portfolio.Jitendra and Benling India saw sales of 1,034 units and 1,013 units in the past month respectively. MoM sales of Jitendra also increased 84 percent from 562 units sold in February 2022 while MoM sales of Benling dipped 12 percent over 1,149 units sold in February 2022. PUR Energy sales increased 204 percent YoY to 2,066 units, up from 679 units sold in March 2021. MoM sales were up 45 percent from 1,427 units sold in February 2022.Bajaj At No 11Bajaj Auto also posted a 466 percent YoY growth to 827 units, up from 146 units sold in March 2021 while MoM sales dipped 37 percent from 1,314 units sold in February 2022. Even as the Bajaj Chetak e-scooter continues to face much competition in this segment, the company plans to reinforce its Chetak sub-brand with multiple electric scooters over next three-five years.Sales of electric two wheelers continued with GoGreen (598 units), MEW (488 units), KLB (324 units) and RGM (138 units). There were others in this segment such as Elthor (8 units), ECO Fuel (85 units) and Lectrix (41 units) along with others that also contributed a few numbers to this growing segment.Interestingly, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter is also mentioned in the list. This is when Honda is yet to officially enter the segment. Honda has no electric two wheeler on sale yet. They do plan to launch one this year. First Honda electric scooter is expected to be the Benly e. More

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    1966 Ford Le Mans Win Lives On in GT Holman Moody Limited Edition

    The Ford GT has a long-standing relationship with the New York auto show: the original GT40 prototype made its debut there in 1964.This year, Ford is introducing a new Heritage Edition GT, the 2022 Ford GT Holman Moody Edition, at the show. It updates the classic look and livery for the current GT. Updated carbon fiber and Ebony Alcantara mix with Holman Moody Gold and red livery colors, and the number five can be found around the car. This is the ninth Heritage Edition GT Ford has built since 2006. Only available to approved GT customers, the car will start deliveries later this spring.Ford’s is keeping nostalgia alive for its 56-year-old Le Mans victory. with a new, limited-edition GT Heritage Edition. The GT will be displayed at the New York auto show next week alongside one of the Holman Moody Ford GT40 Mk II vehicles that claimed the top three spots in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966. Ferrari won’t have a booth at this year’s New York show, so the best you can do to relive the historic race is the 2019 film Ford vs. Ferrari.

    Ford debuted its original Ford GT40 prototype at the New York show in 1964, so it’s fitting that the 2022 Ford GT Holman Moody Edition will make its public debut at the show this year. It will offer plenty of visual cues to guide racing fans back to 1966. The most obvious is the exclusive Holman Moody Gold gold and red livery, accented by Oxford White roundels displaying the number five on the doors, hood and rear wing.
    The new GT naturally features plenty of touches that could never have been found on the 1966 model, like “prominent” gloss carbon fiber components and carbon fiber seats wrapped in Ebony Alcantara with gold accent stitching. You will be able to see some of the exposed carbon fiber on the 20-inch wheels, front splitter, side sills, mirrors, engine louvers and rear diffuser, Ford said. Other visual touches that tie Ford’s 2022 car to the one from 1966 include a matte roundel showing the number five and made of carbon fiber on the door panels. Ebony Alcantara can also be found on the pillars, headliner and steering wheel. Sitting in the driver’s seat only emphasizes the new edition’s connection to the 1966 winners, since there are dual-clutch paddle shifters behind the steering wheel that match the exterior’s Holman Moody Gold color. There are also gold appliqués to be found throughout the interior, on the instrument panel and seat X-brace, among other places.
    “Of all the Ford GT Heritage Edition liveries we’ve done, the Holman Moody Heritage Edition’s can’t-miss signature gold and red theme is an epic tribute to our 1966 Le Mans finish,” said Mike Severson, Ford GT program manager, in a statement. “Inspired by one of the most well-known Ford GT40 race cars, this latest Ford GT honors the Holman Moody race team’s know-how and ability to out-innovate global competitors.”The Holman Moody GT will be the ninth in the Heritage Edition GT line, which started in 2006 but then went on hiatus until 2017. Ford has produced at least one Heritage Edition GT every year since then, with the two most-recent being 2022 models (the Alan Mann Heritage Edition and the ’64 Prototype Heritage Edition) that are still in production.Ford said the Holman Moody version will be the final Heritage Edition for the 2022 model year and that it will be only be available in “ultra limited” numbers. If that sounds tempting, know that Ford will only accept orders from approved Ford GT customers, and they can expect to get three specially painted vehicles some time later this spring.
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    125cc Motorcycle Sales Feb 2022 – Shine, Pulsar, Glamour, Raider

    KTM has witnessed the highest downfall in terms of YoY and MoM volume with only 572 units dispatched across the country in FebruaryImage – Deepak Rao Vlogs125cc segment of commuter motorcycles has always been a hot favourite for Indian consumers. Although in recent times the space has witnessed a downfall due to multiple ongoing crises, it is still one of the most lucrative segments of the two-wheeler segment in the country.A total of 1,71,171 units of motorcycles with engine displacements around 125cc were sold across the country last month. This figure is 28,300 units lesser than the cumulative monthly volume of June 2022 which has resulted in an MoM drop of 14.19 percent.Honda CB Shine- Leader of 125cc SegmentSimilarly, it also witnessed a YoY decline of 21.89 percent with 47,973 motorcycles sold last year in January. Sales chart in this segment for February this year was led by Honda CB Shine with a total monthly volume of 81,700 units. The Japanese brand recorded a 29.55 percent YoY decline and a 22.31 percent MoM Decline for Shine in February.Bajaj Auto was able to sell 30,006 units of 125cc Pulsars across the country in February this year. During the same period last year, Bajaj dispatched 39,323 units of Pulsar 125 which translated to a YoY drop of 23.69 percent. In January this year, Pulsar 125 registered a monthly volume of 44,181 which has led to an MoM decline of 32 percent.Motorcycle Sales 125cc Feb 2022 vs Feb 2021 (YoY)Hero MotoCorp Witnesses MoM GrowthHero Glamour occupied the third spot with 27,406 units sold in February this year. This figure stood at 27,375 units which resulted in a marginal YoY growth of 0.11 percent. Earlier in January this year, Hero MotoCorp was able to dispatch 24,473 units of Glamour which resulted in a 12 percent MoM growth. Glamour was followed by its sibling Super Splendor with a total monthly volume of 16,743 units registered in February.During the same period last year, the 125cc iteration of Splendor recorded a volume of 34,276 units which led to YoY degrowth of 51.15 percent. The largest two-wheeler manufacturer was able to sell only 13,503 units of Super Splendor in January this year translating to an MoM growth of 24 percent.TVS Raider Records Growth, KTM sales fallTVS broke into the list with Raider which recorded 14,744 units sold in February this year. The sporty 125cc commuter registered a volume of 11,377 units in January 2022 which has resulted in an MoM growth of 29.59 percent.Motorcycle Sales 125cc Feb 2022 vs Jan 2022 (MoM)KTM was able to dispatch only 572 units of its 125 range of motorcycles comprising Duke 125 and RC 125. The Austrian bikemaker witnessed an MoM degrowth of 26.48 percent and an MoM degrowth of 26.48 percent and a massive YoY drop of 74 percent. More

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    KTM 250 ADV Vs New Suzuki V Strom SX, Benelli TRK 251 – Comparison

    While KTM 250 Adventure offers the best performance, Suzuki V-Strom SX offers the best equipment at the lowest priceNew Suzuki V Strom SX 250cc ADV MotorcycleThe entry-level adventure motorcycle segment has witnessed a boom in recent past with many manufacturers bringing exciting new products to this category. The latest one is Suzuki V-Strom which is the brand’s entry-level ADV slotted below V-Strom 650. It goes up against other 250cc adventure tourers like KTM 250 Adventure and Benelli TRK 251.Other than cubic capacity of their engines, all three bikes share many similarities and ought to be compared with each other. Let us check out how the latest entrant stack up against its well established rivals in terms of specs, features and price, at least on paper.Suzuki V Strom SX vs KTM 250 ADV vs Benelli TRK 251Suzuki V Strom SX vs KTM 250 ADV vs Benelli TRK 251 – DimensionsStarting with its dimensions, V-Strom SX is around 10 kilos lighter than its KTM counterpart at 167kg. However, TRK 251 is the lightest in this space with a kerb weight of 165kg. Suzuki outshines others in terms of ground clearance with 205mm. Benelli offers the most accessible seat of 800mm in comparison to KTM and Suzuki with saddle heights of 855mm and 835mm respectively.V-Strom also trumps others as far as length, height and wheelbase are concerned. KM is the widest of the lot at 900mm. On the other hand, Benelli gets a class-leading fuel tank capacity of 18 litres. In comparison, V-Strom only gets a 12-litre tank.Suzuki V Strom SX vs KTM 250 ADV vs Benelli TRK 251FeaturesSuzuki is the clear winner here with plenty of bells and whistles at its disposal. All three bikes are laced with common features like LED taillights, LED DRLs, a digital instrument console and dual-channel ABS. However, Suzuki nails it with features like mobile app connectivity, in-built navigation, LED headlamp and a Bluetooth charging port.Suzuki V Strom SX vs KTM 250 ADV vs Benelli TRK 251In terms of hardware, KTM 250 Adventure gets the best equipment with upside-down forks and rear mono-shock both sourced from WP Apex. All three bikes get single disc brakes at both ends, although size of rotors on V-Strom hasn’t been specified by Suzuki yet. While KTM and Suzuki ride on a larger 19-inch alloy in front, Benelli makes do with a 17-inch unit.Engine Specs and PriceAll three motorcycles are powered by a single-cylinder engine with almost an exact cubic capacity of 249cc. However, while Suzuki and Benelli are air-/oil-cooled motors, KTM is a liquid-cooled mill and hence produces the maximum output among the three models. TRK 251 and V-Strom SX are closely matched to each other as far output figures are concerned. All three bikes are offered with a 6-speed gearbox.Suzuki V Strom SX vs KTM 250 ADV vs Benelli TRK 251Suzuki V-Strom SX is clearly the most affordable bike at Rs 2.11 lakh (ex-showroom) in this category and by a fair margin. It is followed by KTM and Benelli with respective prices of Rs 2.35 lakh and Rs 2.59 lakh (both ex-showroom). More

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    Royal Enfield Meteor 350 New Green Colour – First Look Walkaround

    Earlier, Royal Enfield also added a new red colour option to the base Redditch variant of new-gen Classic 350 after its launchNew Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Matte Green ColourA couple of days back it was reported that Royal Enfield will be introducing a new colour option to Meteor 350. It seems that the company plans to add more than one new paint scheme to the retro cruiser’s colour palette. Earlier, there was a new blue colour option spied at a dealership yard.Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Fireball Green ColourNow, a unit of Meteor 350 wrapped under green paint has been spotted in a Royal Enfield dealership. Like the previous blue colour option spied, this new green shade will also be available in the base Fireball variant. However, the upcoming green shade is expected to come with a matte finish.RE Meteor Fireball variant is currently available in two shades- yellow and red. Other than this, Meteor 350 is offered in two other trims namely Stellar and Supernova which is available in Metallic Blue, Metallic Red, Matte Black, Brown and dual-tone blue colour options. We do not expect any other updates on the cruiser apart from the added colour options.The bike seen in the latest walkaround video, looks very familiar to the current Meteor 350 except for a bottle green fuel tank with a matte finish. Take a look at the detailed walkaround video below, credit to Namaste Wheels.[embedded content][embedded content]It gets an all-black theme on its side panels, front and rear fenders, exhaust tailpipe and muffler, alloy wheels running gear and all its internals giving it a nice dual-tone theme to the overall appearance of the motorcycle.Meteor 350- Features & SpecsIn terms of features, Meteor gets a semi-digital instrument console with smartphone connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation. In addition, the cruiser also receives a USB charging port, a halogen headlight with a circular LED DRL and an LED taillight. Coming to engine spec, Meteor 350 is powered by a 349cc single-cylinder, air-cooled, long-stroke motor which is paired with a 5-speed gearbox.This powertrain is capable of dishing out 20.2 bhp and 27 Nm of peak torque. Coming to hardware, Meteor is underpinned by a dual-cradle frame which is suspended on telescopic forks upfront and twin shock absorbers. Braking duties are handled by single 300mm and 270mm discs at front and rear respectively which are aided by a dual-channel ABS.Upcoming Royal Enfield ModelsAt least two more models based on the J-series platform are currently under development- Hunter 350 and new-gen Bullet 350. Both these upcoming motorcycles were spotted testing together recently. While Hunter is expected to be launched in the market later this year, new-gen Bullet 350 is expected to hit showrooms in 2023. Royal Enfield is also developing multiple new models on the 650cc platform. More

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    1991 BMW 325iX Is Our Bring a Trailer Auction Pick of the Day

    • This 1991 BMW 325iX is one of very few seemingly rust-free examples we’ve seen in a long time.• All-wheel-drive E30s haven’t leapt in price the same way rear-wheel-drive variants have, and they’re more practical, too.• This clean example is for sale right now on Bring a Trailer, and the auction ends on April 11.

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    For some time now, the word has been out about BMW’s E30-generation 3-series, sold in the U.S. from 1984 to 1991, with prices steadily on the climb. Unmolested examples are hard to find, and it’s harder still to find a solid example of the much rarer all-wheel-drive version, which was sold in the U.S. from 1988 to 1991, the tail of the E30’s run. Despite commanding a $4400 premium when new, they tend to be cheaper than RWD cars in the used market.

    Why? Simple: You’d daily-drive any BMW 325, but you’d daily-drive an iX through anything—which is exactly why most 325ix cars currently for sale are pretty well weatherbeaten. Many were sold in the Northeast, where there’s lots of snow to be conquered, and the iX was an absolute monster at doing just that. Issue is, a lot of snow means a lot of road salt. And a lot of road salt means a lot of corrosion. This one escapes that, having spent its life in Seattle, Washington, since new. It got wet but not salty.

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    Leaning into the increased capability afforded by the all-wheel-drive system, the iX rode 0.8 inch higher than the regular 325, and thanks to its fender flares it was about a half an inch wider, too. There might be nothing that proves the effectiveness of that AWD system better than this video, shot at a tank proving ground (we’d really love to see a modern 330i xDrive pull off the same stunt).

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    The system was simple in principle: a transfer case mounted aft of the transmission used a viscous LSD to distribute power between front and rear wheels, with a nominal 37/63 bias standard (at the time BMW cared about retaining its rear-wheel-drive character). Torque distribution could vary between 10 and 100 percent as wheel slippage occurred. Another coupling worked the same way from right to left in the rear differential. Those couplings wear out over time, and at the time of this writing, commenters are currently awaiting proof of this one’s function. Otherwise, this 325iX has had a bunch of recent work done that’s said to include brakes, alternator, driveshaft, U-joints, and flex discs. That’s on top of a few inoffensive modifications that are well advised, like stainless brake lines and an upgraded shift mechanism.On top of that, 1991 was the last year of production, and it’s a five-speed. Over 31 years, 96,000 miles just isn’t a lot, especially considering the number that have more like 200,000 today. It does seem there may have been some front-end damage in the past, though nothing appears in the Carfax. And there are some scuffs and dings here and there, but maybe they’ll serve to keep the final price manageable . . . which is more important when you’re buying something that’s less of a collectible and more of something you’ll want to use without guilt. And if you do, you’ve got until Monday, April 11, to place your bid.

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    High MPG, Big Fun, Low Price: Window Shop with Car and Driver

    Staring down fuel prices that seem to rise with every passing moment, even those of us blessed with corporate fuel cards are a bit spooked. Maybe fuel economy really does matter.But fun always matters. So, what’s a good fuel-efficient car that still packs some fun? That is the challenge of this week’s episode of the nearly weekly Window Shopping with Car and Driver. Join editor-in-chief Tony Quiroga as he tyrannically forces his underlings to choose cars available for under $25,000 that pack both stingy fuel economy and a few smiles into one compelling package.Be calm. No one picked a Miata. But three Hondas, a Nissan, and, naturally, a Cadillac were the uncovered gems in this mélange of Zoom-misery. This week’s starting grid includes something-something-something tech dude K.C. Colwell, yadda-yadda-yadda enthusiast Joey Capparella, new guy Greg Fink who is now in charge of yo hubbadah, and Road & Track’s senior hospitality hostess, John Pearley Huffman. It’s a riot of bad takes presented with the absolute confidence of lunatics.This isn’t entertainment aimed at a general audience. It’s a piece of show business honed and refined for the select and enlightened few. That being, people who like cars and have an Internet connection stable enough to watch a YouTube video. Market research tells us that is you.

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