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      Honda Two Wheeler Exports Cross 30 Lakh – Activa, Navi, Dio, CB350

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      Honda 2Wheelers India reports 30 lakh units in cumulative exports in 21 yearsImage – WheelCruzeFor Honda 2Wheelers, the company is in its 21st year of operations in India. In this time, Honda 2Wheelers India cumulative exports have surpassed the 30 lakh unit mark. This strengthens Honda’s position as the topmost scooter exporter of India. The achievement is spearheaded by Dio. Honda Navi, a more recent launch saw sales in India dwindle but continues to enjoy great demand as a topmost export for Honda in recent months.Export opportunities have increased manifold in recent years. By 2016, the first 15 lakh exports took a 16 year time period. The remaining 15 lakh units benefitted from accelerated export growth, and has been achieved in under 5 years. This is at more than 3 times the earlier speed.Honda Two Wheeler ExportsOver time, Honda has expanded its export portfolio. Starting with Activa in 2001, Honda now exports 18 models. While the Activa scooter has advanced over time reaching new milestones each year in the domestic market, its exports have never reached such great heights.Honda’s performance in the domestic market backed largely by Activa places the company securely at second place in the sales list. Accolades in the export market are reserved for Honda Dio. Growth has been furthered not only by product portfolio expansion but also an increase in global footprint.Honda Exports Jan 2022Honda has entered advanced markets with exports to more than 29 export markets today. Some of the top two wheelers exported by Honda from India in recent months include the likes of Navi, Dio, X-Blade, Dream, CB Shine, Hornet, Unicorn, Activa and even the CB350 Hness.In 2020 Honda Overseas Business Expansion business vertical was started. The manufacturer has expanded its global exports footprint. This includes developed markets like the United States, Japan, and Europe among others. In recent times, HMSI has started manufacturing global engines at its 4th factory at Vithalapur, Gujarat.HMSI exports expansionAtsushi Ogata – Managing Director, President & CEO, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. said, ‘Such milestones are a shining testimony of HMSI’s sustained efforts in expanding Honda’s footprint in global exports. Last year we flagged off our global engine production line at Vithalapur plant in Gujarat, thus strengthening our export capabilities further. As we make further inroads into developed markets, our reinstated focus on exports expansion takes HMSI one step closer to become a ‘Manufacturing Hub for the World’.”Yadvinder Singh Guleria, Director – Sales & Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. said, “In the last two decades, Honda has delighted more than 30 lac two-wheeler customers through exports. Led by Dio Scooter, we are expanding our export portfolio including both scooters & motorcycles. To establish high quality and efficiency, matching global standards, HMSI raised a dedicated Overseas Business vertical in 2020.” More

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      Volvo XC40 Electric Price Rs 75 L – All Details Leak Via Official Website

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      Volvo is also expected to launch a plug-in hybrid version of XC40 in India in futureVolvo XC40 Electric Listed On Official WebsiteVolvo was one of the first luxury auto brands in India to confirm the launch of a fully electric SUV in India. However, numerous delays meant German rivals like Mercedes Benz, Audi and BMW leapfrogged the Swedish marque in launching their respective EV offerings in the country.The company unveiled its first electric SUV in the form of XC40 Recharge back in March last year with an aim of commencing bookings from June whereas deliveries were slated to begin from October 2021 onwards. However, since then there have been no developments regarding launch of the electric SUV until now.Volvo XC40 Electric PriceVolvo has now officially listed XC40 Recharge with its prices and specs on its India website. The fully electric crossover will be offered at a price of Rs 75 lakhs (ex-showroom) and will reach Indian shores as a Completely Built Unit (CBU).New Volvo Electric XC40 will be available in a single, fully-loaded Recharge Pro trim. Volvo is yet to confirm when the bookings and deliveries of the electric SUV will actually commence.Volvo XC40 Electric – Interior OptionsPowering the India-spec XC40 Recharge is a 75kWh battery pack that feeds energy to a twin electric motor setup- one on each axle. This powertrain returns a combined output of 408 bhp and 660 Nm of peak torque. While top speed is limited to 180kmph, the electric SUV can sprint 0-100kmph in just 4.9 seconds.Volvo XC40 Electric SpecsVolvo XC40 Recharge- Exterior DesignVisually, XC40 Recharge is very similar to its gasoline counterpart barring a few tweaks in its styling. The most noticeable update in the fully-electric version will be a new sealed front fascia which replaces a conventional mesh-like grille. It also receives a ‘Recharge’ badging at front while the fuel refilling lid on the rear panel serves as a battery charging port for the SUV.Along the side profile, it gets similar cuts and creases as the regular petrol-powered XC40 which gives it a sharp look. It rides on 19-inch dual-tone diamond-cut alloy wheels that give it a premium appeal. At rear, it features a pair of vertically stacked L-shaped LED taillamps, raked rear glass panel and Volvo lettering on the tailgate.Volvo XC40 Electric – Colour OptionsInteriors & FeaturesInside the cabin, XC40 Recharge will be offered with two interior themes- Charcoal Leather; and Nubuck textile with Vinyl and Nappa leather, both all-black schemes. It gets a very familiar cabin with a minimalistic layout featuring a vertically-oriented touchscreen infotainment display and air-con vents. The Android-based infotainment system is laced with ‘Volvo On Call’ in-car connectivity technology with scheduled Over-the-Air (OTA) updates.Other standard features included are heated seats in front and back, a multifunctional steering wheel, automatic climate control and more. On the safety front, it will offer a 360-degree parking camera, multiple airbags, lane assist and emergency braking system. It is available in five exterior colour options including Black Stone, Denim Blue, Fusion Red, Glacier Silver and Crystal White. More

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      New Honda Scrambler 500cc Patent Leaks – Royal Enfield Rival

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      Honda CL250 and CL500 will be based on underpinnings and powertrains of their cruiser siblings- Rebel 250 and Rebel 500Honda Scrambler 500cc Render. Credit – Young MachineIn the past few years, popularity of scramblers, especially in the entry-level space has shot up very high. Hence, many bikemakers are planning to utilise their existing mid-displacement motorcycle platforms to develop new scramblers. It was recently revealed that Honda will be adding two new scrambler motorcycles to its lineup.Previous reports mentioned that the upcoming scramblers will be available in 250cc and 500cc guise, both based on the brand’s entry-level cruiser offerings Rebel 250 and Rebel 500 respectively. This will help Honda reduce development and production cost of its new scramblers.New Honda Scrambler 500cc Patent LeaksIn a recent development, patent drawings for the upcoming 500cc scrambler from Honda have been leaked on a Japanese website. These patents date back to March 2018 and show a scrambler-like motorcycle based on Rebel 500’s engine and body. Based on this patent, a render has been created which imagines CL500 Scrambler in its full production form.From the leaked patent drawings it is clear that CL500’s frame would share a resemblance with its cruiser sibling Rebels, although there are some differences towards the rear section of the chassis. The digital illustration borrows styling inspirations from Honda’s C series bikes launched between 1960s and 90s, especially Dream CL72 Scrambler.Honda Scrambler 500cc – Patent leaksIt also looks a tad similar to the India-spec CB350 RS which is essentially a pseudo scrambler. Highlights from this rendered design includes a relatively straight and flat saddle with a minimalistic profile, a high-mounted horizontal exhaust muffler, black fork gaiters and larger alloy wheels. In addition, the illustration takes inspiration from the leaked parents and gets a squarish fuel tank.CL500, C250- Powertrain SpecsPowering CL500 will be the same 471cc parallel-twin DOHC 4-valve engine that propels Rebel 500. In the cruiser, this motor dishes out 46 PS of power at 8,500rpm and 43 Nm at 6,500rpm.This unit will be paired with a 6-speed constant mesh gearbox. Other than chassis and engine, CL500 Scrambler is also likely to borrow the suspension setup of Rebel 500 which comprises telescopic forks upfront and dual shock absorbers at rear.Honda Scrambler 500cc – Render based on leaked patentThe less powerful CL250 Scrambler will be based on its equivalent quarter-litre cruiser. Powering the scrambler is a 249cc DOHC, 4-valve, single-cylinder motor that pumps out 26 PS of max power at 9,500rpm and 22 Nm of peak torque at 7,750rpm. This unit will also be mated to the same 6-speed constant mesh gearbox.Some overseas media reports have confirmed that CL250 could get an official debut toward the end of this year with CL500 to follow sometime in 2023. Both bikes are, however, unlikely to be launched in India anytime soon. More

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      2022 Tata Nexon Electric Launch Likely On 6th April – Longer Range

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      Tata Motors has sent a block your date email to media for 6th April 2022 – It is likely to be for updated Nexon EV2022 Tata Nexon Electric Launch On 6th AprilTata Motors Nexon EV has been segment leader in the electric car space of India. It currently commands around 60% of overall sales which happen in the segment. Now, staying true to its motto of ‘New Forever‘, Tata Motors is planning on bringing in an updated version of Nexon EV. This new updated version will pack a larger battery pack, which will translate into a longer range.2022 Tata Nexon Electric – Additional RangeCurrent 30.2 kWh battery of Nexon EV is sufficient for a claimed range of 312 kms. Tata plans to introduce a 40kWh battery pack on 2022 Nexon which would help it to deliver a claimed range of around 400 kms. This larger battery would need more space and hence, Tata has re-worked the design of floor and boot as well. The added range will come at a cost of additional weight too. Weight of 40kWh battery pack would be around 100 kgs more, when compared with 30.2kWh battery.With additional range, 2022 Nexon Electric will become a direct rival to Hyundai Kona and MG ZS EV. The latter got updated a couple of weeks back with a larger battery, and a claimed range of 461 kms with starting price of Rs 22 lakhs ex-sh. 2022 Tata Nexon Electric launch is likely to take place on 6th April.Other updates on Nexon EV will include introduction of selectable regeneration modes, which will allow driver to choose intensity of regenerative braking. Being a 2022 model, Tata would also bring in a few cosmetic updates and new alloy wheels. Addition of Electronic Stability Program (ESP) is also expected to be brought in.2022 Tata Nexon Electric will come with 2 options for charging. Image – Tesla Club IndiaCompetition and Expected CostTata will mostly sell both versions of Nexon EV, side by side. Hence, customers will have option to choose between the two models of electric SUV. The model with a 40kWh battery likely to cost around INR 3-4 lakhs additional. However, even with a sticker price of INR 18 lakhs approx, it will still undercut its competition, which comprises of Hyundai Kona EV and MG ZS EV.Tata Motors has set an ambitious plan for itself of having 10 electric offerings in its portfolio by 2026. 2022 Nexon will further aid Tata Motors to expand its existing portfolio. With the increase in adoption of Electric Vehicles, customers have started to accept EVs as their second or third vehicle.However, with an increased range of around 400 km, customers will have more freedom to choose Nexon EV as their primary vehicle too. Increase in range will also provide customers the confidence to plan on short outstation trips, a culture which has gained massive popularity since the onset of pandemic.In related news, it must be noted that Tata Motors recently raised INR 7,500 crore from investment firms in exchange of a 11-15% stake in its new EV company, Tata Passenger Electric Mobility. This new firm has been incorporated to design, develop and manufacture all kinds of services related to EVs and e-mobility. More

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

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      • This 1966 Ford Mustang High Country special-edition coupe is up for sale on the Bring a Trailer auction site. It’s one of 333 built from the model year to be exclusively sold by Colorado-area dealers. With three days to go, bidding currently stands at $16,750.• Though the Timberline Green paint caught my eye, the iconic coupe body reminded me I started restoring one of these in 1998.• Yes, started restoring in 1998. The internet is full of wormholes to waste endless hours. But for the automotive enthusiast, Bring a Trailer—which, like Car and Driver, is part of Hearst Autos—is a great place to tune out news or the grind of the daily life and search for the vehicle you’ve always wanted. Or remind yourself of a project you started 24 years ago and have yet to complete. This 1966 Ford Mustang High Country did exactly that for me.

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      During my high-school years, my father and I were looking for a restoration project. Well before things like BaT existed, we’d scour the weekly periodicals searching for the right candidate. My old man was a 20-year seasoned mechanic at the local Ford dealer, so naturally a Mustang felt right. We bought our 1966 coupe for a few thousand dollars and limped it home with the intention of having it done in two years in time for my senior prom. Oh, the joys of wishful thinking.

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      Just like this High Country Special—a trim reserved for Colorado-area dealers that featured unique paint options and fender badges—our Coupe was powered by a 210-hp 289-cubic-inch V-8 backed by a three-speed automatic transmission. “Was” being the key word, because the following day ours was stripped nearly to its shell that, unlike this 74,000-mile example, featured a structure that was Swiss-cheesed with Midwest rot. The Fred Flintstone floorboards would need to be cut out, and the front subframe would require a weekend’s worth of time and countless spot-weld drill bits to free it from its original mounting position.

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      Over the next few years, the structure would regain a floor and a frame, and the underbody would be ground to bare metal to be primed and finished with a rubberized undercoating. Its sheetmetal’s 30 years of dings and dents were smoothed out with body filler and countless layers of buildable primer. The beauty of restoring an old Mustang is that every single nut, bolt, and screw is available. Heck, you can even order an entire body if you want to start fresh. With new suspension hung, the transmission rebuilt, a disc brake conversion mounted, and a limited-slip differential bolted into the rear-axle, it hasn’t been touched in 22 years. I like to tell people we’re letting the primer cure.

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      If you want a project, seek one out. But if you’re in the market for something turnkey like this somewhat rare 1966 Ford Mustang High Country Special, keep an eye on Bring a Trailer and do some digital tire-kicking like we do.

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      2024 Maserati Grecale Folgore EV Promises Big Battery, Lots of Torque

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      The Folgore is an electric version of Maserati’s new Grecale SUV.It has a 105.0-kWh battery pack and promises up to 590 pound-feet of torque.The Folgore will go on sale in the U.S. in fall 2023.The new Grecale crossover will be a key part of Maserati’s expanding EV lineup. All Maserati EVs will wear the Folgore name (that means “lightning” in Italian), and Maserati has now revealed the 2024 Grecale Folgore alongside the standard model. The gas-powered 2023 Grecale GT, Modena, and Trofeo models are scheduled to arrive this summer, while the Folgore won’t reach the U.S. until fall 2023.

      While we wait, Maserati has provided a few juicy specs for the EV. It will have a 105.0-kWh battery pack and its electric motors—we assume there will be at least two—will produce 590 pound-feet of torque. Maserati has not yet confirmed whether this battery information represents net capacity or usable capacity, but either way the Grecale Folgore’s pack is shaping up to be on the bigger end of its segment. The Audi Q4 e-tron’s battery, for instance, offers 77.0-kWh of usable energy. The torque figure, meanwhile, tops the Grecale Trofeo’s twin-turbo 3.0-liter V-6, which has 457 pound-feet.
      Visually the Folgore appears to have the exact same body as the gas model, but a few key details identify it as the electric model. The concave grille appears to be different and is partially closed off, and there are also interesting-looking wheels and Folgore badges on the fenders. The pictured vehicle is finished in a copper color called Rame Folgore that’s exclusive to the electric Grecale. Maserati also says it will use recycled fabrics for the Folgore’s interior, including a recycled nylon material called Econyl.Rather than riding on one of Stellantis’ new electric platforms, the Grecale Folgore uses a modified version of the Giorgio platform that underpins the standard Grecale and other gas models such as the Alfa Romeo Stelvio. We’re not sure what that will mean for the packaging of the electric motors and battery pack, but Maserati confirmed that the Folgore will offer all-wheel drive as standard.Look for Maserati to charge a significant price premium for the Folgore compared with the standard Grecale, which starts at $64,995. Given what we’ve heard so far about its specs, we wouldn’t be surprised to see it start at around $75,000.
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      2023 Maserati Grecale Looks Sporty and Packs up to 523 HP

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      The 2023 Maserati Grecale is a new crossover model that’s smaller than the Levante.It will come with either a turbo four-cylinder, a twin-turbo V-6, or an electric powertrain.The Grecale will go on sale in the U.S. this summer, with the electric Folgore model following a year later.By now we’ve all gotten used to the idea that Maserati sells sedans and SUVs, but how about a Maserati compact crossover with a four-cylinder engine? The new 2023 Grecale brings the Maserati lineup even further downmarket into the luxury SUV sphere currently occupied by models such as the Porsche Macan and Alfa Romeo Stelvio. Given that the mid-size Levante SUV makes up nearly 60 percent of Maserati sales globally, a smaller sibling was all but inevitable.
      At 190.8 inches long with a 114.2-inch wheelbase, the Grecale is a bit larger than the Stelvio and Macan but has similar proportions, with a rounded greenhouse and a relatively low nose. Its grille shape and vertically oriented headlights reference the mid-engine MC20 supercar’s and represent Maserati’s latest design language that’s distinct from what we see on the older Levante, Ghibli, and Quattroporte models.

      The Grecale lineup will include three gas-powered offerings at first, along with an electric variant called the Folgore coming next year that we’ve covered separately. The base GT spec comes with a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four and a 48-volt hybrid system that makes 296 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque. The Modena has a slightly more powerful version of this engine with 325 horsepower. And the top-dog Trofeo has a detuned version of the twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 from the MC20 that features the same pre-chamber ignition system. In this application, it makes 523 horsepower and 457 pound-feet of torque, versus the MC20’s 621 hp and 538 pound-feet.Maserati claims the four-cylinder models will get to 60 mph in the low-5.0-second range, while the Trofeo is clearly aiming for the Porsche Macan GTS, BMW X3 M, and other performance SUVs with its claimed run to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds and top speed of 177 mph. An eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive are standard across the board. An air suspension and adaptive dampers are optional on the four-cylinder variants and standard on the Trofeo. The performance model also gets 21-inch wheels and upgraded brakes, and both the Modena and Trofeo’s rear tires are wider than their fronts.
      The Grecale’s interior is more screen-heavy than any Maserati we’ve seen before. Both the digital gauge cluster and central infotainment screens measure 12.3 inches, and there’s also a smaller 8.8-inch touchscreen lower on the dash that controls various climate and vehicle functions. Even the clock on top of the dash is digital, although its display mimics an analog watch face. Various interior trim options include open-pore wood, gloss-black inserts, and contrasting stitching, while the Trofeo has carbon-fiber trim and a different pattern for the leather upholstery.Maserati has priced the Grecale ambitiously, as it starts at $64,995 for the base GT model, significantly more than the $56,250 base Macan. A Modena Limited Edition will be available for reservations first, starting at $78,895. Pricing for the Trofeo is not yet available but it will likely start above $80,000. The Grecale will go on sale in the U.S. this summer.
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      Suzuki Sales, Exports Feb 2022 – Gixxer, Access, Avenis, Burgman

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      Suzuki two wheeler domestic sales fell in February 2022, exports improved – New Avenis is showing steady progressSuzuki AvenisSuzuki 2W domestic sales for February 2022 is reported at 58,603 units. Sales fell from 59,530. Volume loss stood at 927 units following 1.56 percent decline. MoM Total sales fell from 60,623 units. Volume loss is reported at 2,020 units at 3.33 percent decline.As always, Access scooter leads from the top at 37,512 units. Sales decline is reported at 22.65 percent at about 11k units in volume loss, down from 48,496 units. MoM Access sales fell from 42,148 units. Volume loss stood at 4,636 units at 11 percent decline.Gixxer domestic sales and exportsSuzuki Avenis, a fairly new launch has been received well, and outsold the popular Burgman. Sales are reported at 10,382 units. MoM sales are up from 6,314 units at just over 4k units in volume gain.Burgman sales were more or less flat at 8,636 units, up from 8,533 units. Volume gain is at just over a 100 units. MoM sales fell from 9,504 units to 568 units volume loss. Sales decline stood at 9.13 percent.Suzuki Sales Feb 2022Suzuki Gixxer sales too were flat at 1,815 units, down from 1,823 units. MoM Gixxer sales fell from 2,462 units. Sales declined more than a quarter at 26.28 percent. Volume loss stood at 647 units. Gixxer 250 sales less than halved at 234 units, down from 549 units. Volume loss stood at 315 units at 57.38 percent decline. MoM sales are up from 172 units at volume gain of 62 units at growth of over a third.Hayabusa sales stood at 12 units, the same as V-Strom 650 units. MoM Hayabusa sales fell from 18 units. MoM V-Strom 650 sales are up from 7 units. Where exports are concerned, Gixxer leads at 7,103 units. This is even better than a year earlier when exports stood at 6,488 units. Volume gain stood at 615 units at 9.48 percent growth. Burgman exports is up at 3,196 units, up from 2,558 units. Volume gain stood at 638 units at 25 percent gain.Gixxer 250 exportsGixxer 250 exports are up at 2,808 units, up from 2.3k units. Volume gain stood at 508 units at 22.09 percent growth. Access exports are up at 458 units, up from 10 units. Intruder, now not sold in India, saw 32 units exported. YoY numbers fell from 128 units. Total exports stood at 13,597 units, up from 12,132 units. Volume gain stood at 1,465 units at 12.08 percent growth.Suzuki Exports Feb 2022MoM exports improved noticeably, up from 9,469 units. Volume gain stood at 4,128 units at 43.59 percent growth. Gixxer exports are up from 4,842 units. Volume gain stood at 2,261 units at 46.70 percent growth. Burgman exports are up from 2,510 units. Volume gain stood at 786 units at 32.61 percent growth.Gixxer 250 exports are up from 1,633 units. Volume gain stood at 1,175 units at 71.95 percent growth. Access exports are up from 249 units. Volume gain stood at 209 units at 83.94 percent growth. Intruder exports fell from 160 units. Hayate exports are down to naught from 164 units. More