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      Bajaj Sales, Exports Breakup Dec 2021 – Pulsar, Dominar, Platina, CT, Chetak, Avenger

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      Image – An Moto ExpoBest sellers in the company lineup were Pulsar, Platina, CT, Dominar and Avenger, while Chetak saw massive YoY increase in salesBajaj Auto has posted flat YoY growth in December 2020 while exports dipped 9.96 percent. Total sales in domestic markets stood at 1,23,954 units in the past month, up 0.98 percent over 1,22,750 units sold in December 2020.Bajaj Sales Breakup Dec 2021 – Pulsar LeadsThe Bajaj Pulsar range saw sales of 64,966 units last month, down 13.86 percent over 75,421 units sold in December 2020. Currently commanding a 52.41 percent share in the company lineup, it was the Pulsar 125cc and 150cc that gained most attention with 27,900 units and 27,169 units sold respectively last month. This was a 34.64 percent de-growth in the case of Pulsar 125cc while sales of the 150cc model increased 36.13 percent YoY.Bajaj Platina sales increased 45.74 percent in December 2021 to 44,800 units, up from 30,740 units sold in December 2020. Bajaj Platina holds a 36.14 percent share. It was Platina that was the 5th best-selling two wheeler in the country in the past month. At No. 3 was the Bajaj CT. Sales dipped 40.09 percent YoY to 8,288 units, down from 13,835 units sold in December 2020 relating to a 6.69 percent share.Bajaj Avenger and Dominar found favour among many buyers in the past month. Both these models posted YoY increase in sales to the extent of 20.29 percent and 260.65 percent respectively. Sales of the Avenger stood at 2,377 units last month, up from 1,976 units sold in December 2020. Most demand was seen for the Avenger 200cc with 1,963 units sold last month along with 414 units of the 250cc model. Dominar sales on the other hand increased 260.65 percent to 2,795 units, up from 775 units sold in December 2020.Bajaj Sales Breakup Dec 2021The Chetak e-scooter has seen outstanding demand with a 24166.67 percent YoY increase from just 3 units sold in December 2020 to 728 units in the past month. Bajaj Chetak electric scooter is currently available in two variants – Urbane and Premium. Bajaj Auto is extending the availability of its Chetak electric scooter in the Indian market as the company plans to launch the Chetak in new cities this year.Bajaj Sales Breakup Dec 2021 – Boxer LeadsBajaj Auto Limited has exported a total of 1,80,824 units in December 2021. This was a 9.96 percent YoY de-growth over 2,00,827 units sold in December 2020. In global markets, it was Boxer that was most in demand with 1,17,008 units shipped in the past month, down 10.87 percent over 1,31,283 units exported in December 2020. Out of this, it was the Boxer 110cc model that saw more exports over its 125cc counterpart with 98,328 units and 3,968 units exported respectively.Bajaj Pulsar and CT exports were at 27,754 units and 14,000 units respectively, down 25.04 percent and 5.19 units respectively. CT 125cc commanded higher demand in export markets with 9,504 units shipped followed by the 110cc model of which 3,200 units were exported in the past month both of which related to a YoY de-growth. Conversely, the CT 150cc saw a 350 percent increase in shipments to 1,296 units, up from 288 units sold in December 2020.Bajaj Exports Breakup Dec 2021Bajaj Discover and Platina posted a YoY growth in exports, up 39.42 percent and 30.49 percent respectively to 14,396 units and 4,827 units from 10,326 units and 3,699 units sold in December 2020. Dominar shipments dipped 47.28 percent 47.28 percent YoY to 1,879 units, from 3,564 units shipped in December 2020. Avenger exports increased 485.37 percent YoY to 960 units, up from 164 units shipped in December 2020. Of the Avenger range, it was the 250cc model that saw increased demand of 672 units over its 200cc model of which 288 units were shipped in the past month. More

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      2023 Mahindra XUV300 Electric Spied Testing – Nexon EV Rival

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      2023 Mahindra XUV300 Electric aka eXUV300 EV SpiedMahindra is currently exploring the potential of new designs with EVs for its passenger vehicle segmentMahindra gained the first-mover advantage into the electric vehicle (EV) space when they launched e2O, an iteration of the aging Reva, a decade back. However, it soon lost that advantage as it wasn’t able to build on extending its EV lineup while newer players like Tata Motors, Hyundai and MG launched their respective electric models.The company then launched a battery-powered eVerito sedan which tanked at the Indian auto market. This is the only electric car on offer from Mahindra currently. Now, the homegrown automaker intends to re-enter the EV space by bringing a whole range of new generation electric cars, starting with eXUV300, the battery-powered version of IC engine-driven XUV300.2023 Mahindra XUV300 Electric aka eXUV300 EVA pre-production concept version of the same made its maiden appearance at the Auto Expo. The electrified compact SUV will make its debut in 2023 which will subsequently be followed by a slew of other electric models from Mahindra. The company is also looking to explore new designs in the EV segment which means Mahindra also intends to launch all-new EV models with new brand names.2023 Mahindra XUV300 Electric SUV is expected to feature a 40kWh battery which will return an output of 130 bhp and a range of 300km in a single charge. It has now been spied testing by automotive enthusiast B Vinubalan, who has shared the exclusive spy images via Rushlane Spylane.2023 Mahindra XUV300 Electric aka eXUV300 EV SpiedSeeing the success of Tata Nexon electric in the Indian market, Mahindra has fast-tracked the launch of XUV300 electric version. It could be slightly longer despite sharing the same MESMA 350 platform, developed by Mahindra Electric completely in-house. ‘MESMA’ stands for ‘Mahindra Electric Scalable and Modular Architecture’.As of now, Nexon EV registers about 1,500 to 2,500 sales per month. It has a waiting period of 3-6 months. Tata is also working on launching a new version of Nexon EV this year, which will come with a larger battery, delivering higher range.eKUV100 only for Fleet SectorIt has also come to light that eKUV100, the battery-powered derivative of KUV100 will not cater to private buyers. Mahindra has revealed that the electric cross-hatch will only serve the fleet sector and that its planned range of 130-150km will be sufficient for its intended role.2023 Mahindra XUV300 Electric aka eXUV300 EV SpiedIncreasing the range would mean increasing the battery capacity which in turn would have increased the cost of the vehicle. Hence, it would not have been feasible for an entry-level buyer. eKUV100 recently made a brief appearance on the official website of Mahindra Electric. Like eXUV300, a pre-production concept of eKUV100 was also showcased at last year’s Auto Expo.Like many other eKUV100 was initially supposed to be launched this year, however, Covid-19 pandemic played spoilsport. Mahindra, as of now, is concentrating on strengthening its EV lineup in the commercial space where it already possesses electric three- and small four-wheelers. The carmaker believes that the current market penetration of EVs is not enough to justify the launch of electric cars. More

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      2022 Yamaha FZS 25 New Colour Arrives At Dealer Showroom – First Look

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      Image – Nitish Neo2022 Yamaha FZ 25 is available in Racing Blue and Metallic Black colours – Nnew FZS 25 will sport Matte Copper and Matte BlackIndia Yamaha Motor Pvt. Ltd. has updated their 250cc Streetfighter range adding two new colour schemes. Currently offered in two variants, FZ 25 and FZS 25. The standard FZ 25 is priced at Rs 1.39 lakh while the sportier FZS 25 variant carries a price tag of Rs 1.43 lakh. All prices are ex-sh.The two FZ models will have their individual colour schemes with the FZ 25 continuing to be sold in Racing Blue and Metallic Black while the FZS 25 getting new colours of Matte Copper and Matte Black. Apart from adding new colours, the company has not introduced any other feature or engine updates.2022 Yamaha FZS 25 New Colour First LookLaunched under the company’s ‘The Call of the Blue’, strategy, the Yamaha FZ 250cc motorcycles have been on sale in India for a few years now. But unlike the 150cc FZ range, the 250cc range is yet to see similar sales success.With new colour schemes added, Yamaha will be hoping that it will gain more attention from buyers in a younger and more adventurous segment. Below is a detailed walkaround review and first look of the new 2022 Yamaha FZS 25 motorcycle, credit to Nitish Neo youtube channel.[embedded content][embedded content]2022 Yamaha FZ 250cc – FeaturesThe two FZ’s sit on a diamond frame and sports a large muscular fuel tank with shrouds. It also gets bi-function LED headlamps, side slung exhausts, side stand, engine cut off switch and negative LCD instrument cluster offering basic trip-related information.2022 FZS 25 gets a split seat setup, fly screen and brush guards on handle grips and dual-channel ABS. All colour options come with copper-coloured 17 inch alloy wheels and MotoGP-inspired livery for the standard variant. Launched at highly competitive pricing, Yamaha FZ 25 and the FZS 25 are among the most affordable quarter-liter bikes in the market. They rival the Bajaj Pulsar N250 and Suzuki Gixxer 250 in this segment.Engine Specs, TransmissionYamaha FZ 25 and FZS 25 are powered by the same 249cc, single cylinder, air cooled, SOHC, fuel injected engine. The engine makes 20.5 hp peak power at 8,000 rpm and 20.1 Nm peak torque at 6,000 rpm mated to a 5 speed manual gearbox. It gets telescopic forks at the front and 7 step adjustable mono-shock absorber at the rear.Braking setup is via disc measuring 282mm front and 220mm rear with dual channel ABS offered as standard. Yamaha FZ 25 rides on 17 inch alloy wheels on the front and rear fitted with 100 section front and 140 section rear tyres.Yamaha now looks forward to adding the new-gen MT-15 naked street-fighter iteration of R15 to its model lineup in the country. No launch date is announced but it is expected to come in around February-March 2022. Yamaha India sales have been rather lackluster in Indian markets in recent months, while exports have seen better numbers in December 2021. More

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      2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 VIN 001 Sells at $3.6 Million for Veterans' Charity

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      Chevrolet donated the first production version of the new Z06 that will roll off the line this summer, and bidders quickly decided this one would be worth owning. Before this weekend’s Barrett-Jackson auction, pundits thought it might fetch over a million dollars. Instead, it went for $3.6 million.That’s in part because the proceeds will go to Operation Homefront, which assists military veterans with their needs in transitioning back to civilian life in the U.S. The Z06, which has a 670-hp 5.5-liter V-8, will be priced starting at the more affordable price point of $90,000 when it starts reaching buyers later this year.It was expected to sell for over a million dollars, but the first retail production 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 70th Anniversary Edition ended up going for $3.6 million at the Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, Arizona, this weekend. That’s the auction company’s record for a car auctioned for charity, beating the first mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, which sold for $3 million in 2020 to benefit the Detroit Children’s Fund. Interestingly, the winning bidder was the same person for both Vettes: NASCAR team owner Rick Hendrick.Cars like attract their fair share of attention, but there was another reason VIN #1 off the production line sold for over three times its expected value, and that’s because 100 percent of the proceeds from the sale will go to Operation Homefront, a national nonprofit organization that works “to build strong, stable, secure military families so they can thrive in the communities they have worked hard to protect.”

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      The parts used for the 670-hp 5.5-liter LT6 V-8 engine in this Corvette could be used in a race car, Corvette chief engineer Josh Holder told local ABC15 Arizona news station. That’s unsurprising since this is the highest-horsepower naturally aspirated production V-8 found in any production car, ever. Production on the new Z06 will start this summer and will start at around $90,000. By fetching $2.7 million more than that, it’s clear this auction was as much about the charity as the car.
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      Operation Homefront’s president & CEO, retired U.S. Army Brigadier General John Pray, told ABC15 that Operation Homefront has met more than 50,000 requests for assistance by spending a total of $35 million. Operation Homefront Tweeted out its thanks to Chevy for donating the vehicle, saying that “seeing the crowd so energized in support of our nation’s military and veteran families was inspiring.”

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      Top 25 Two Wheelers Dec 2021 – Splendor, Activa, Pulsar, Apache, R15

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      Pulsar 200Hero MotoCorp’s Splendor + entry-level commuter motorcycle topped the list with Honda Activa in a No.2 spotTwo wheeler sales in India have been facing uncertain times. The segment as a whole posted a 9.43 percent de-growth on a YoY basis in December 2021 with leading two wheeler makers Hero, Bajaj, TVS and Honda each posting lower YoY sales while it was Royal Enfield that reported increased sales by 6.88 percent.Top 25 Two Wheelers Dec 2021 – Splendor, Activa LeadTaking a model-wise assessment of sales of the top 25 two wheelers sold during the month, it may be seen from the attached table that it included some gainers and losers. Hero Splendor+ topped the list with a 26 percent YoY growth to 2,06,122 units, up from 1,63,845 units sold in December 2020. It was the only model on the list to see sales surpass the 2 lakh unit mark.Honda Activa was at No. 2 with 1,04,417 units sold last month, down 22 percent from 1,34,077 units sold in December 2020. It was however, the best-selling scooter in India during the month, a position it has been claiming over some time now. Every other model on this list failed to see sales cross the 1 lakh unit mark.Hero HF Deluxe at No.3 saw sales dip 41 percent YoY to 83,080 units, down from 1,41,168 units sold in December 2021 while increased sales by 22 percent were noted for Honda Shine at No.4 to 68,061 units from 56,003 units sold in December 2020. Bajaj Platina sales also increased by 46 percent to 44,800 units, up from 30,740 units sold in the same month of the previous year.Top 25 Two Wheelers Dec 2021Bajaj Pulsar 125 performed better than Pulsar 150 despite the latter showing sales growth. Pulsar 125 reported sales de-growth of 35 percent with 27,900 units sold last month, down from 42,686 units sold in December 2020. Pulsar 150 sales increased 36 percent YoY to 27,169 units from 19,958 units sold in December 2020.TVS Jupiter, RE Classic, TVS XL100YoY sales de-growth was seen in the case of TVS Jupiter (38,142 units), RE Classic (34,723 units), TVS XL100 (33,395 units). Hero Glamour sales increased 64 percent to 31,595 units in the past month, up from 19,238 units sold in December 2020.Lower down the sales chart was Suzuki Access 125 with a 37 percent YoY de-growth to 25,358 units. Apache series also suffered lower sales by 11 percent to 23,533 units in the past month as did Hero Super Splendor which was down 34 percent to 20,637 units. Thereafter, at Nos. 15 and 16, sales of Yamaha FZ and Honda Unicorn increased substantially by 40 percent and 61 percent respectively to 19,790 units and 19,321 units.The new TVS Raider, launched last year, added 10,843 units to company sales in the past month and found itself a No. 21 on the list of top 20 bikes sold during the month.Sales growth was also seen in the case of the RE Meteor 350 to 10,977 units up 28 percent over 8,569 units sold in December 2020 and for the Yamaha R15 which increased 64 percent YoY to 8,952 unit. Yamaha Fascino 125 sales also noted a 37 percent YoY growth to 8,455 units from 6,180 units sold in December 2020. More

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      Royal Enfield 650cc Interceptor Modified Into Himalayan 650 ADV

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      Royal Enfield Himalayan 650cc ModifiedUK-based Cooperb Motorcycles has converted a Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 into a Himalayan which has been named InterlayanRoyal Enfield is probably the most popular Indian motorcycle brand in overseas markets. The bike maker is also very popular in the aftermarket industry both in India and abroad. We often come across Royal Enfield motorcycles undergoing some kind of modification on the internet.Some of these custom-built bikes are curated tastefully and aesthetically pleasing to the eyes. One such example comes from the land of Royal Enfield’s origins. In the latest example, a stock Interceptor 650 has been modified into a Himalayan using an aftermarket body kit for the latter.Royal Enfield 650cc Interceptor Modified – ‘Interlayan’A video of the same has been uploaded by Cooperb Motorcycles on their YouTube channel. The motorcycle shop based out of Wellingborough in the United Kingdom has built several custom motorcycle projects in the past. Its latest creation is an Interceptor converted into a Himalayan which Cooperb is calling Interlayan 650 which is an interesting amalgam of ‘Inter’ceptor and Him‘alayan’.The modifier reveals that it isn’t a finished project and that the Royal Enfield 650cc Himalayan / Interlayan 650 is yet to undergo a few more modifications in order to become a proper adventure tourer. Still, the motorcycle has already undergone several mod jobs which have altered the bike’s appearance. For starters, the stock wheels have been replaced with wire-spoked wheels with a golden paint job around rims.[embedded content][embedded content]The wheels are now shod with dual-purpose tyres which would aid the bike during soft roading. Front suspension has been modified and now features fork gaiters. A signature windscreen, plastic front fender and beak have been added to the bike’s face. Even the stock headlight of Interceptor has been replaced with the ones used in the adventure tourer.The handlebar of the Interlayan has been changed but the twin-pod instrument cluster has been retained. Another major update is the incorporation of a new chiselled fuel tank similar to one seen in Himalayan. The aftermarket body kit also consists of metal frames that protect the body and even acts as mounting points for pannier boxes and jerry cans.The most significant alteration is a new single-side exhaust canister instead of dual canisters, one on each side in the stock Interceptor. Other functional updates made include hand-guards, an engine underbelly crash guard and aftermarket rearview mirrors finished in black bezels. The stock single-piece, flat seat has been retained as of now but will be replaced soon.Interceptor 650: SpecsPowering Interceptor 650 is a 648cc parallel-twin, air/oil-cooled motor that kicks out 47 bhp and a peak torque of 52 Nm. This engine is paired with a 6-speed gearbox via a slipper and assist clutch. Brakes are single discs at both ends with a 320mm disc at the front and a 240mm disc at the rear aided by a dual-channel ABS as standard. More

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      Ford Blue Advantage Used-Car Site to Add 14-Day Home Test Drives

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      The number of online used-car shopping sites is growing, notably with GM announcing CarBravo earlier this month. Ford is now offering longer at-home test drives than competitors as a way to stand out.Any used vehicle purchased through Ford Blue Advantage, not just Ford models, can be tested out at home for two weeks and a maximum of 1000 miles once the program starts next month.Carvana and Vroom both offer seven-day test drives (with lower mileage allowances), and we don’t yet know what CarBravo will offer.You can’t kick the tires when you’re shopping for a car virtually, but you’ll soon be able to test it out for two weeks and put up to 1000 miles on it if you’re using Ford’s revamped used-vehicle shopping site called Ford Blue Advantage.

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      Ford Blue Advantage offers both Ford and non-Ford vehicles, and any one of them will qualify for the new 14-day/1000-mile money-back guarantee once that service officially starts in February. Ford partners with its dealers and Autotrader on the used-car site, and the automaker also offers two different warranty levels (Gold Certified or Blue Certified) for vehicles purchased under the Ford Blue Advantage program. Gold Certified used vehicles are for models up to six years old and come with a 12-month/12,000-mile limited warranty, while the Blue tier is used for vehicles up to 10 years old and comes with a 90-day/4000-mile limited warranty. Not every vehicle listed on Blue Advantage fits into one of these two categories, but Ford says 90 percent of the vehicles do. The Detroit Free Press notes that Blue Advantage features between 20,000 to 25,000 certified used vehicles, with around 80 percent of them being Ford models.Other online car shopping sites offer some form of at-home test drive, but Ford’s stands out for its duration and mileage. Carvana, for example, will let you test a vehicle out for seven days and with a 400-mile mileage cap (you can pay $1 per each additional mile). Carvana will let you test out and return a total of two vehicles, and then your third vehicle is the one you’re stuck with as it does not come with the seven-day guarantee. Vroom also has a seven-day test period (with a max of 250 miles). General Motors has not yet detailed any vehicle satisfaction guarantee for its new online shopping site, CarBravo, which is scheduled to start operating next month.

      Ford’s reasoning for starting the Blue Advantage partnership in early 2021 seems to have paid off. In its announcement for the new two-week guarantee period, Ford said that the company has seen internet traffic that is 500 percent higher to that shopping portal than the company’s previous Certified Pre-Owned site, and it said Ford certified used vehicle sales rose by 26 percent in 2021. We assume this increase had something to do with the strong demand for used vehicles over the past year and not just a new way to shop.
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      Ola Electric Scooter Service At Home, Pickup – Quite Straightforward

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      Ola Electric Scooter ServiceOla Electric is following an entirely new approach for its after-sales services, which seems more convenient for customersOla Electric has quite a few firsts associated with its name. It includes the construction of largest scooter manufacturing facility in the country. Moreover, Ola electric scooters S1 and S1 Pro offer a range of best-in-class features.Another differentiating factor is that Ola does not follow the conventional dealership model. Everything from bookings to payment and documentation is managed entirely online. Once everything is in place, the scooter is delivered directly to the address provided by the customer. After-sales services are also provided at customer’s doorstep.This experience is quite unique for most users, who have been accustomed to getting their vehicles to the service centre for repairs and maintenance. To get a better idea of how Ola’s home service works, a video has been posted on the same.Ola Electric Scooter Service At HomeWhen any customer faces any issue with their Ola electric scooter, the first step is to call Ola Electric’s helpline number. Based on the type and urgency of the complaint, appropriate action will be taken by customer support staff. In most cases, a technician will first visit the location and carry out an initial assessment.Ola Service VanIf there is something that can be repaired on the spot, it will be done by the technician. For other issues, the scooter will need to be towed to the service centre. For this, Ola Electric has deployed specialized service vans. These vans are equipped with basic tools and charging port. They have dedicated space to load the scooter and fasten it firmly using ratchet straps.In most cases, the company will try to deliver the repaired scooter on the same day. However, it could take longer if some major repairs are required. Also, it is not necessary that the service van will be available on the same day. For repairs that are not urgent in nature, customers may have to wait a few days for the service van.Large service areaTo be cost-efficient, Ola Electric service vans cover a large area. They are willing to travel long distances whenever needed. Evidence to this was shared by another user a few weeks back. He had said that Ola service van came from Coimbatore to Ooty and rectified the problem. The distance between these two locations is around 86km. The owner was satisfied with the services provided.[embedded content][embedded content]Home-based repair and maintenance services can work in case of electric scooters, as these have relatively fewer moving parts. There’s no complex combustion engine, carburettors, filters and oil changes that can be quite messy to handle. Recently launched Tork Motors have also announced home service for their electric motorcycle Kratos.However, it remains to be seen if Ola Electric’s new approach to sales and service will turn out to be more efficient and cost-effective in practical terms. Real test will come when Ola Electric’s customer base reaches substantial numbers like 100k, million, and beyond. More