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      Audi Hoonitron Is Ken Block’s New All-Electric Drift Car

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      Drift star Ken Block has teamed up with Audi to create the S1 e-tron quattro Hoonitron, an all-electric bruiser that will feature in his next video.The Hoonitron is built on a carbon-fiber chassis and features two electric motors for all-wheel drive.Block began a partnership with Audi in September to focus on electric mobility.Ken Block has competed in more than 80 rallies and over 60 rallycross events, but he is best known for his viral Gymkhana Youtube series where he performs ludicrous driving stunts involving jumps, donuts, and drifts. Block parted ways with longtime partner Ford earlier this year—an alliance that helped create beasts like this 1400-hp Mustang—and announced in September that he will begin working with Audi “in the field of electric mobility.” While that phrase may call to mind e-scooters and robotaxis, Block and Audi’s first collaboration couldn’t be more different: The Audi S1 e-tron Quattro Hoonitron is a muscular, bewinged electric coupe that promises plenty of tire smoke.
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      The Hoonitron draws inspiration from the Audi Sport Quattro S1, which conquered the Pikes Peak Hill Climb in the 1980s. Block’s newest ride features a long hood, chunky wheel arches, plenty of vents carved into the bodywork, and towering wings at the front and rear, just as on the original S1. Audi’s design team in Ingolstadt reportedly took the Hoonitron from initial sketches to final design in just four weeks, and development was conducted by Audi Sport at Neckarsulm, where the R8 and e-tron GT are produced.

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      Not many specifics were given about the Hoonitron’s powertrain, but Audi says the two electric motors provide “power galore” to all four wheels. The car is built around a carbon-fiber chassis and is constructed to the safety standards of the FIA, which governs Formula 1 and the World Rally Championship. The Hoonitron will appear in Block’s next video, titled Elektrikhana, which will be released within the next few months.
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      2022 Honda Navi Modified By Workshops In The USA

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      2022 Honda Navi ModifiedHonda is offering its own range of customisation packs called Icon and TrueTimber with Navi in USA
      Just a few days ago, Honda Navi went on sale in USA at a launch price of USD 1,807 (approx. INR 1.34 lakh). Barely a week later, custom Navi motorcycles were showcased at the model’s media ride event at Westside Museum in Southern California. These projects have been given life by two US-based aftermarkets workshops- MNNTHBX and Steady Garage.
      2022 Honda Navi Modified were also displayed at last month’s IMS Outdoors motorcycle show at OC Fair & Event Center. The two workshops mentioned above were given early access to the platform by the bikemaker to enable potential buyers and fans to see the possibilities that can be achieved.
      MNNTHBX- Race-inspired Navi
      Both aftermarket brands dressed up the miniMoto in their respective manner that gave Navi a more serious look. Starting with the one created by MNNTHBX, the workshop has incorporated a racetrack pit bike theme for its build. In this iteration of Navi, the bike flaunts racy red, white and blue graphics which are complemented by a matte black finish of internals, alloy wheels, handlebar and front forks to lend it a sporty appeal.
      Ergonomics have been revised with a Renthal low-positioned MX-style handlebar while dynamics of the bike have been made sportier with a single shock absorber sourced from Öhlins. Further, it gets a fully custom-built Yoshimura exhaust wrapped in carbon fibre. In order to make it more appealing for Gen Z, MNNTHBX has plonked a full sound system including two 6.5 inch Kicker speakers between the rider’s legs.
      2022 Honda Navi Modified
      Steady Garage- Going Neo-Retro
      Steady Garage, on the other hand, takes a different approach on Navi which appears to take inspiration from Grom and Ruckus- the other two miniMotos in Honda’s portfolio. The biggest highlight is the larger and wider rear tyre which they have barely managed to fit. It has been equipped with a unique custom exhaust with stainless-steel flex pipe and twin outlet tips.
      In this version of a custom Navi, Steady Garage has employed a high-end custom-built mono-shock by Taiwanese company Gears Racing. All these modifications lead to a clean look of the miniMoto. Another interesting feature is the custom-built saddle wrapped in carbon fibre following the lines of the diamond tail. The paintwork on body panels is all custom with the most eye-catching touch being the illuminated pinstriping.
      The LED strips change colours giving Navi the effect of a rolling neon sign. Another unique detail is a retro helmet visor attached to the headlamp. Interested Navi owners can opt for their favourite customization as both MNNTHBX and Steady Garage will offer several of the components used in their projects.
      In addition, Honda Signature Accessories is offering special graphics kits that were developed in a pair of collaborations. Powered by a 109.2cc single-cylinder mill, Honda Navi sold in USA is being exported from India. More

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      350cc Motorcycle Sales Nov 2021 – Classic, Bullet, Meteor, Electra, CB350

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      Image – RK RupamWhile domestic YoY numbers are negative, exports have registered close to five-fold growth in November 2021
      November proved to be tough for Classic 350, Meteor 350 and CB350, as all these have posted negative YoY growth in the month. MoM growth is also negative for all these bikes. As a result, 350cc motorcycle sales have dropped -31.09% YoY and -2.60% MoM. Exports have stayed buoyant in terms of both YoY and MoM growth.
      In domestic market, a total of 41,688 units were sold in November. Sales during the corresponding period last year were at 60,492 units. Sales in October 2021 were at 42,799 units. Exports stood at 5,252 units in November 2021, as compared to 1,085 units in November last year. YoY growth is 384.06%. MoM export growth is 59.25%, as compared to 3,298 units exported in October 2021.
      350cc Motorcycle Sales November 2021 – Classic 350 leads
      Royal Enfield Classic 350 continues to be the top selling motorcycle in 350cc segment even though YoY numbers have dropped by more than 50%. A total of 19,601 units were sold in November 2021, as compared to 39,391 units in November last year. Classic 350 market share is at 47.02%. MoM growth is also negative at -0.64%, as compared to 19,728 units sold in October 2021.
      Bullet 350 has raced to the second spot with sales of 8,733 units in November 2021. In earlier months, the second spot was taken by Meteor 350. Bullet 350 has registered 34.09% rise in YoY sales, as compared to 6,513 units sold in November last year. Market share is at 20.95%. Bullet MoM growth is up by 50%, as compared to 5,822 units sold in October 2021.
      350cc Motorcycle Sales Nov 2021 vs Nov 2020 (YoY)
      Meteor 350 is third with sales of 6,775 units in November 2021. YoY growth is down by -3.64%, as compared to 7,031 units sold in November last year. Market share is at 16.25%. Meteor MoM sales are down by -13.71%, as compared to 7,851 units sold in October 2021.
      Electra 350 is next with sales of 4,257 units in November 2021. YoY growth is up 21.98%, as compared to 3,490 units sold in November last year. Market share is at 10.21%. Electra MoM growth is at 89.54%, as compared to 2,246 units sold in October 2021.
      Honda H’ness CB350 has dropped to fifth place with sales of 2,322 units in November 2021. YoY growth is down by -42.91%, as compared to 4,067 units sold in November last year. Market share has dropped from 16.71% in October to 5.57% in November. MoM growth is down by -67.53%, as compared to 7,152 units sold in October 2021.
      350cc Motorcycle Sales Nov 2021 vs Oct 2021 (MoM)
      Meteor ahead in exports
      Meteor is the top selling 350cc Royal Enfield bike in international markets. A total of 2,605 units were exported in November 2021. YoY growth is 937.85%, as compared to 251 units exported in November last year. Share in exports is at 49.60%. Meteor MoM growth is 114.05%, as compared to 1,217 units exported in October 2021.
      Classic 350 is second with exports of 1,375 units. YoY growth is 89.13%, as compared to 727 units exported in November last year. Share in exports is at 26.18%. MoM growth is 152.29%, as compared to 545 units exported in October 2021.
      At number three is CB350 with exports of 1,272 units. While YoY growth is up by 1282.61%, MoM growth has dropped by -17.19%. CB350 share in exports is at 24.22% in November 2021. Bullet and Electra did not have any exports in November 2021. More

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      Benelli TRK 251 India Launch Price Rs 2.51 L – KTM 250 ADV Rival

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      New Benelli TRK 251 India LaunchApart from KTM 250 Adventure, Benelli TRK 251 will rival the likes of Royal Enfield Himalayan as well
      Benelli has ended the year 2021 with a bang as it has introduced its fifth model this year. After launching a scrambler, two adventure tourers and one cruiser this year, the Italian brand has launched its entry-level adventure bike in the form of TRK 251.
      Offered at a starting price of Rs 2.51 lakh (ex-showroom), the motorcycle is currently the most affordable offering by Benelli in India. At this aggressive price range it directly competes with the KTM 250 ADV, which had a launch price of Rs 2.55 lakh, ex-sh. Price of KTM 250 were recently slashed by Rs 25k, and it now costs Rs 2.3 lakh ex-sh for limited period of time.
      Benelli TRK 251 ADV – Design
      Available in three striking colour options, TRK 251 takes a lot of styling inspirations from its older siblings- TRK 502 and TRK 502X. It gets signature ADV styling elements such as a pointy beak, a large windscreen upfront, a front-heavy quarter fairing, an exposed trellis frame and a sculpted fuel tank.
      Sporty graphics are visible on the front and side fairing and tail section. The wide and tall handlebars aided with centre-set footpegs and an accessible saddle height of 800mm should offer comfortable riding ergonomics.
      New Benelli TRK 251 India Launch
      The twin-pod LED headlamp along with turn indicators mounted on the side fairings give the motorcycle a distinct appeal. Touring capabilities are enhanced with a luggage mounting rack and pannier boxes as an accessory.
      Other common details include a side-on exhaust and a steep tail section. In terms of features TRK 251 is equipped with a fully digital LCD instrument console that displays a wide range of information such as speed, rpm, fuel level, gear position, time and trip meter. Like most ADVs in India, TRK 251 is a road-biased tourer, hence, it rides on 17-inch front and rear alloy wheels shod with road-purpose tyres.
      Mechanical Specs
      Hardware comprises a steel trellis frame suspended on USD forks up front and a T-swingarm type mono-shock absorber at rear. Braking duties are handled by 280 mm single disc with 4-piston callipers at front and 240mm single disc with a single-piston calliper at rear. Anchorage is aided with a dual-channel ABS as standard.
      Powering TRK 251 is a familiar 249cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, DOHC motor which also propels Leoncino 250. This engine cranks out 25 bhp at 9,250 rpm and 21.2 Nm of peak torque at 8,000 rpm. This unit is paired with a 6-speed gearbox. The bike offers a ground clearance of 170mm while it tips the weighing scales at 164kg. Bookings for TRK 251 had commenced earlier this month at a token amount of Rs 6,000 with deliveries slated to begin from January 2022. More

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      Bajaj Chetak Vs TVS iQube – Electric Scooter Sales Nov 2021

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      Bajaj Chetak Electric ScooteriQube takes the lead in November 2021, with YoY sales improving by more than 600 percent
      Close fight between Bajaj Chetak and TVS iQube continues, with the latter posting higher sales numbers in November 2021. iQube also leads in overall sales during the period from January to November.
      With just one more month to go in this year, it is likely that TVS iQube will be ahead of Chetak in 2021. Unless of course Chetak makes a strong comeback in December. It is currently 421 units short of iQube in terms of total sales during Jan-Nov 2021.
      Electric Scooter Sales Nov 2021 – Chetak vs iQube
      Bajaj Chetak sales were at 511 units in November 2021. YoY growth is at 93.56%, as compared to 264 units sold in November last year. Chetak MoM growth is down by -38.80%, as compared to 835 units sold in October 2021. Average monthly sales during the period from Jan-Nov 2021 is at 395 units per month.
      TVS iQube sales in November 2021 is at 699 units. YoY growth has improved by a staggering 606%, as compared to 99 units sold in November last year. iQube MoM growth is at 76.96%, as compared to 395 units sold in October 2021. Average monthly sales during the period from Jan-Nov 2021 is at 433 units per month.
      Electric Scooter Sales Nov 2021 – Bajaj Chetak vs TVS iQube
      Taken together, Chetak and iQube have registered YoY growth of 233.33%. As compared to 1,210 units in November 2021, 363 units were sold in November last year. MoM growth is slightly down by -1.63%, as compared to 1,230 units sold in October 2021. Combined sales of Chetak and iQube have been consistently above the 1k mark since June this year.
      During the period from Jan-Nov 2021, iQube has been ahead of Chetak in seven months. Chetak highest sales this year was in October at 835 units. In case of iQube, its best performance was 766 units in September.
      Lowest point for both scooters this year was in May when sales were 31 units for Chetak and Nil for iQube. This was apparently due to second wave of Covid-19, when lockdowns and restrictions were quite common across the country.
      Electric Scooter Sales 2021 – Bajaj Chetak vs TVS iQube
      Chetak vs iQube expansion plans
      To boost sales, Bajaj and TVS are working to make their electric scooter available at more locations across the country. Chetak is currently available across four states – Maharastra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Telangana. Cities covered include Pune, Nagpur, Aurangabad, Bengaluru, Mangalore, Mysore, Chennai and Hyderabad.
      In comparison, iQube appears to have a wider sales network. It is available in cities like Chennai, Bengaluru, Delhi, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Coimbatore, Aurangabad, Belgaum, Guntur, Guwahati, Jaipur, Indore, Kochi, Jamnagar, Kolkata, Kolhapur, Ludhiana, Lucknow and Meerut.
      Both companies are initially giving preference to cities that have greater acceptance for electric scooters. Availability of charging infrastructure is another key factor being considered.
      As global semiconductor chip shortage is expected to continue, electric scooter sales will be adversely impacted next year as well. New product launches in this segment will also pose significant challenges for Bajaj Chetak and TVS iQube. More

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      900+-HP Ford Shelby Mustang GT500KR Celebrates Shelby American's 60th Year

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      Over 900 horsepower, lots of carbon fiber, and an extremely limited edition. Say hello to the new Ford Shelby GT500KR, nicknamed the King of the Road.Shelby will only built 180 GT500KRs—60 each from 2020, 2021, and 2022—as well as 45 for the international market. This is well below the two previous editions, which were built in 1968 and 2008–2009.Shelby will start building the new GT500KR in early 2022, with the first public unveiling scheduled for the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction in January.Shelby American is returning to the past for its latest street-legal, limited-run Mustang special edition: an updated version of the Ford Shelby GT500KR. The new GT500KR is part of Shelby American’s 60th-anniversary celebration, which takes place in 2022. Every 2022 model that Shelby will make next year will come with a 60th-anniversary badge, starting with the Shelby GT500KR, also known as the King of the Road.

      Ford fanatics won’t need to see the badge to know what they’re looking at when they see the new GT500KR. This will only be the third time Shelby will release a King of the Road GT500—the others were in 1968 and 2008—and it will stand out thanks to a carbon-fiber hood as well as a carbon-fiber front splitter and rear diffuser. New performance-spec tires will ride on one-piece 6061-T6 forged aluminum wheels (20 x 11.0 front and 20 x 11.5 rear). Shelby rocker stripes and badges, a Shelby hood strut system, and leather seat re-covers are all part of the standard upgrade.

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      All of the GT500KR’s visual cues are backed up by an upgraded 5.2-liter V-8 powertrain that will offer more than 900 horsepower when using 93-octane fuel, thanks to a 3.8-liter supercharger with a high-volume intercooler and heat exchanger. The MagneRide suspension has been recalibrated, and there are Shelby adjustable front and rear springs, along with Ford Performance front and rear sway bars.On top of all of those standard features, optional components include a Shelby widebody kit, a polished supercharger, painted stripes, rear-seat delete with harness bar, and Le Mans–style over-the-top stripes. Shelby said it will only make 225 units of the 2020–2022 model year GT500KR, well below the numbers it made in previous years. Shelby said that 1570 units of the first GT500KR models were sold in 1968: 1053 fastbacks and 517 convertibles. Those models used a 428 Cobra Jet V-8 that was rated at 335 horsepower. When Shelby and Ford brought the GT500KR name back in 2008 and 2009—this time with 540 horsepower—it first made 1000 units, but then decided to make 712 more due to high demand, despite our 2008 assessment that the $80,000 vehicle was the “Most Ridiculously Overpriced Mustang Ever.” The price for the new edition? $127,895, or just $54,995 for the KR package if you bring your own 2020–2022 Shelby GT500 (only 60 packages will be available). The starting price for a 2022 Shelby GT500 is $72,900.Shelby will make 180 GT500KRs, 60 for each model year, to be sold in the U.S. That leaves 45 for overseas buyers. Production will start in the first quarter of 2022, but the new Shelby GT500KR will be revealed to the public at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale event in January, with the first production car being auctioned there January 29 to benefit charity.
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      2023 GMC Sierra EV Reveals Its Futuristic Front End

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      GMC has revealed the front end of the 2023 Sierra EV, an electric pickup truck.Like the gas-powered equivalents, the Sierra is likely to be mechanically identical to the upcoming Silverado EV.GMC will reveal the truck in full in 2022 and plans to build it in Michigan.GMC is looking to be the first automaker to sell not just one but two electric pickup trucks. The 2023 GMC Sierra EV is set to join the existing GMC Hummer EV soon, and we now know what its front end will look like thanks to this teaser photo. With a blocked-off grille and a futuristic lighting setup, the electric version of this pickup is likely to look far more futuristic than the gas-powered Sierra.

      Like the Hummer EV and the closely related Chevy Silverado EV that’s also scheduled to debut in 2022, the electric Sierra will use GM’s Ultium battery packs that should provide up to 400 miles of range. Many of the tidbits about the Silverado EV that Chevy has shared—such as its fixed glass roof and rear-wheel-steering setup—should apply to the GMC model as well. Predictably enough, the GMC EV will offer a range-topping Denali trim level.We don’t have an exact reveal date for the Sierra EV yet, but look for it to debut within the first half of 2022. GMC plans to build it alongside the Hummer and Silverado at its Factory Zero plant in Michigan.
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      2021 Ford Bronco Misses Top Safety Pick Award over Head Restraints, Lights

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      The good news: The 2021 Ford Bronco four-door SUV achieved the top Good rating in five of the six crashworthiness tests administered by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the group announced today.The less-good news: The Bronco didn’t do well enough to earn IIHS Top Safety Pick honors because it got a Marginal rating for headlights and was only rated Acceptable in the head restraint test. Its major competitor, the 2021 Jeep Wrangler, likewise has no Top Safety Pick designation, although for different reasons.The 2021 Ford Bronco four-door SUV has completed the full set of crash and safety testing from the nonprofit Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). While the new Bronco achieved the top Good rating in five of six crashworthiness tests, it fell short of earning Top Safety Pick or Top Safety Pick+ honors. Its smaller stablemate, the Bronco Sport, did make the Top Safety Pick+ list for 2021 with Good ratings in all six evaluations.

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      The Bronco lost points for its head restraints, which were only rated Acceptable (possible ratings are Good, Acceptable, Marginal, and Poor). The IIHS measures the restraints based on an average male occupant’s height and the distance behind the person’s head, stating the restraint should be about 3.5 inches below the top of the person’s head and with as small a distance from the back of the head to the restraint as possible. In rear-end crash testing, the test dummy’s neck was “subject to moderate force” and the Bronco’s seat didn’t support the occupant’s head and neck well, indicating that occupants may not be protected well enough against whiplash injuries, the organization said in a statement.

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      The Bronco is sold with a choice of two headlight systems, neither of which was rated above Marginal. The lights’ low-beams “do not illuminate the road to a far enough distance on curves,” says the IIHS. It’s worth noting that several automakers have upgraded their headlights—including Ford, on the F-150—since the 2020 model year, when the agency started including them as a criterion for Top Safety Pick.

      The Bronco is not alone in the mid-size-SUV category without a Top Safety Pick rating. Its biggest competitor, the Jeep Wrangler, also did not achieve the honor. In the case of the Jeep, its head restraints were rated Good. But while the Bronco was rated Good in the driver’s-side small overlap crash test, the Jeep only got Marginal—”due to tipping onto its side” despite performing well otherwise, an IIHS spokesperson explained to Car and Driver. The Wrangler’s headlight choices were rated Marginal or Poor in the agency’s stringent evaluations, slightly worse than the Bronco’s Marginal ratings. The IIHS website states that only 29 percent of headlight systems tested on 2021 model vehicles achieved a Good rating, so these two SUVs are not alone. The Bronco also outdoes the Wrangler in crash-prevention equipment, the IIHS said. Both vehicle-to-vehicle and pedestrian front crash protection are standard equipment on the Bronco. On the Wrangler, there’s optional vehicle-to-vehicle front crash protection but no pedestrian protection technology available. On the IIHS’s mid-size-SUV list where the Wrangler and Bronco are placed, seven vehicles made the 2021 Top Safety Pick+ list: the Ford Explorer, Hyundai Palisade, Mazda CX-9, Nissan Murano, Subaru Ascent, Toyota Highlander, and Volkswagen ID.4. Another seven earned the 2021 Top Safety Pick designation: the Chevrolet Traverse, Ford Edge and Mustang, Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia Sorento and Telluride, and Volkswagen Tiguan. (Check out the full list of 2021 Top Safety Pick winners on the IIHS website.)
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