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      DS E-Tense Performance Is a Dressed Up Formula E Race Car

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      The DS E-Tense Performance is a slinky electric supercar concept created by the luxury division of Citroen.The concept utilizes the two electric motors from the DS Techeetah Formula E race car, good for a combined 805 horsepower.The E-Tense Performance won’t reach production but will be track-tested by DS Techeetah’s two championship-winning drivers. Striking, isn’t it? Meet the DS E-Tense Performance, a concept which clothes the electric powertrain from a Formula E race car in a svelte coupe body topped off with a vivid green paint job. The E-Tense Performance serves as a sporty vision of an electric future for DS, the luxury arm of Citroen spun off in 2015. Unlike most concept cars, it will actually be put to the test around the track.
      The Performance is an evolution of the E-Tense concept revealed at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show. The muscular, low-slung body remains mostly the same, but the headlights are replaced by cameras and pointy T-shaped LED running lights. The gaping chrome grille of the original is swapped out for a black rectangular element featuring a 3D-effect DS logo, while vents and intakes are chiseled into the bodywork and a beefy diffuser dominates the rear end. The styling is made even more eye-catching by the beetle-influenced color, which changes shades depending on the angle at which you view it.

      Underneath the spectacular design is a carbon monocoque and two electric motors from the DS Techeetah race car which competes in Formula E. With a motor on each axle, the E-Tense Performance puts down 805 horsepower, and DS claims it sprints to 62 mph in around 2.0 seconds. DS didn’t reveal the battery’s size, but says it is “housed in a carbon-aluminum composite envelope” and is positioned in a central-rear location for ideal weight distribution.
      While the E-Tense Performance isn’t bound for production, the car will be tested by DS Techeetah’s two Formula-E-championship-winning drivers, Jean-Éric Vergne and Antonio Felix da Costa, in the coming months. The data collected from these tests will influence future DS vehicles, all of which will be electric starting in 2024. None of these vehicles is expected to ever reach our shores, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still drool over the E-Tense Performance and wonder, “What if?”
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      2002 Ford SVT Focus Is Our Bring a Trailer Auction Pick of the Day

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      The 2002 Ford SVT Focus shown here has a current bid of $5500 on the Bring a Trailer auction website.The car shows just over 18,000 miles on the odometer. Bidding ends Thursday, February 10.Here we have a car on Bring a Trailer (which, like Car and Driver, is part of Hearst Autos) that is at the far opposite end of the attainability spectrum from our last Find of the Day, a 1987 Porsche 959. Whereas that ultra-rare Porsche supercar has crested $1.8 million and rising, bids for this equally red Ford hot hatch sits at just $5500 at this writing.

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      We’ll grant that, once you get past the exterior hue, the two cars don’t have a whole lot in common, but that’s not to say this Focus is without its merits. Ford’s SVT (Special Vehicle Team) in-house tuner shop has turned out some worthy enthusiast machines. The original Focus was lauded for its chassis tuning, and the SVT version further benefited from enhanced springs, shocks, anti-roll bars, and bushings. It also boasted four-wheel disc brakes with ABS. Output of its Zetec 2.0-liter four was increased to 170 horsepower thanks to a unique intake, exhaust header, forged connecting rods, cast aluminum pistons, a variable intake system, and a higher compression ratio. The engine is paired here with a six-speed manual transmission.

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      This example has just over 18,000 miles and was sold new in the state of Washington. It remained with its original owner until last year when it reportedly was donated. The receiving charity sent the car to auction, where the seller purchased it. An entry on the Carfax report indicates water damage, but the seller said he believes that was a clerical error. (You can read the discussion of it in the comments on Bring a Trailer’s bidding page.) In a period C/D comparison test, a 2002 SVT Focus beat a Honda Civic Si and a Volkswagen GTI. In that test, we said of the Focus: “It is simply in a handling class all by itself.” Unfortunately, whereas Volkswagen and Honda have stayed with their sport compacts, Ford let the flame die out on the SVT Focus. That could make this lesser-known hot hatch a relative bargain and a find for enthusiasts in the know.

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      New Electric Scooter AMO Jaunty Plus Launch Price 1.10 L

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      New AMO Jaunty Plus Electric ScooterAMO Jaunty Plus will take on the likes of premium electric scooters like Ola S1, Ather 450X and Simple OneAMO Electric has launched a new electric scooter in India called Jaunty Plus. Priced at Rs 1,10,460 (ex-showroom), the e-scooter is slated to go on sale from February 15, 2022 onwards. The Noida-based EV manufacturer currently has 140 showrooms across the country from where the new Jaunty Plus will be retailed.Jaunty Plus is based on the Jaunty electric scooter from the company but offers more range and features than the latter. It is being offered with a three-year warranty and will be available in five dual-tone colour schemes including red-black, grey-black, blue-black, white-black, and yellow-black.AMO Jaunty Plus: DesignStarting with its design, Jaunty Plus receives a conventional scooter design. It gets a headlamp cluster mounted on the front apron whereas the handlebar features an integrated LED cluster comprising turn indicators and DRLs.The dual-tone paint schemes lend a hint of sportiness to the scooter’s appearance. With a flat single-piece seat and a large footboard, Jaunty Plus appears to be a very practical offering.New AMO Jaunty Plus Electric ScooterPowertrain, Hardware DetailsPowering Jaunty Plus is a 60 V/40 Ah lithium-ion battery that delivers energy to a brushless DC motor. This powertrain returns a range of 120 km on a single charge. AMO has confirmed that it will be offering buyers an option of a fixed and a portable battery pack. However, the company hasn’t revealed performance figures of the new electric scooter yet.Customers will be offered a fast charger that can juice up the battery pack fully within four hours. Speaking of hardware, the suspension setup comprises telescopic forks at the front and gas-charged shock absorbers at the rear. The electric scooter rides on 10-inch alloy wheels while braking duties are handled by a disc brake at front and a drum brake at rear.Features on offerAs for equipment, Jaunty Plus has been well-equipped with modern features including a side stand sensor, a USB charging port, central locking, a digital instrument console, DRL Lights and an engine kill switch. As far as safety goes, AMO has offered the scooter with features like an electronically assisted braking system (E-ABS), anti-theft alarm, side stand sensor and cruise control.New AMO Jaunty Plus Electric ScooterCommenting on the launch of Jaunty Plus, Sushant Kumar, Founder & Managing Director, AMO Electric Bikes said, “We are delighted to introduce our technically advanced Jaunty Plus in the Indian automotive market. Conceived and designed by our in-house research and development team, these eco-friendly bikes are a testimony to our brand’s promise of providing best-in-class EV mobility solutions and service.” More

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      Two Wheeler Retail Sales Jan 2022 – Bajaj, TVS, Hero Electric, Ola, Ather, RE, Jawa, Yezdi

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      Ather Electric Scooter Jan 2022FADA reports a dip in two wheeler retail sales to 10,17,785 units in January 2022 – As rural demand continued to be a constraintTwo wheeler registration, as announced by The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) for January’22, dipped considerably. Sales have been lower in rural areas on account of rising prices, increased fuel costs and the ongoing pandemic. Two-wheeler sales last month declined by 13.44 percent to 10,17,785 units. This was as against 11,75,832 units retailed in January 2021.Two Wheeler Retail Sales Jan 2022 – Hero LeadsHero MotoCorp topped the list with 3,12,999 units retailed last month, down from 3,98,988 units sold in January 2021. This led to a dip in market share from 33.93 percent to 30.75 percent YoY. The company posted strong sales for models such as the Splendor and bookings opened for XPulse 200 4V. The company plans to unveil its first electric two wheeler in March 2022.Honda two wheeler sales also dipped on a YoY basis to 2,57,984 units, down from 3,06,940 units retailed in January 2021. Market share fell to 25.35 percent from 26.10 percent YoY. Honda announced the launch of the new 2022 CB300R and CBR650R in India in January 2022 and extended its BigWing outlet with a new sales showroom inaugurated in Kangra (Himachal Pradesh).TVS, Bajaj, RE Post YoY De-growthFollowing Hero and Honda, retail sales of TVS, Bajaj Auto and Royal Enfield also dipped on a YoY basis. TVS sales fell to 1,64,072 units in the past month from 1,77,854 units sold in January 2021. However, despite lower sales, market share increased from 15.13 percent to 16.12 percent YoY.Two Wheeler Retail Sales Jan 2022 vs Jan 2021 (YoY)Bajaj Auto also posted a de-growth in terms of retail sales but an increase in market share in the past month. Sales dipped to 1,19,198 units from 1,31,689 units sold in January 2021. Top sellers in the company lineup continued to be the Pulsar, Platina and CT100 while Chetak e-scooter, the only electric model sold by the company, has also added to sales figures.Royal Enfield was at No. 5 with retail sales of 45,882 units in January 2022, down from 55,431 units sold in January 2021. Royal Enfield is planning 3 new motorcycles in the 650cc segment this year. These will include the Cruiser 650, Super Meteor 650 and Shotgun 650.Suzuki and India Yamaha Motors also saw sales dip on a YoY basis to 44,506 units and 39,884 units respectively from 47,731 units and 44,753 units sold in January 2021 respectively. Market share of India Yamaha Motors increased marginally from 3.81 percent to 3.92 percent YoY.Two Wheeler Retail Sales Jan 2022 vs Dec 2021 (MoM)Piaggio noted a dip in retail sales last month to 4,026 units, down from 4,556 units sold in January 2021. Classic Legends (Jawa + Yezdi) sales remained flat on a YoY basis at 2,346 units while Ather Energy saw its retail sales increase from 606 units in January 2021 to 1,880 units in January 2022.Electric Two Wheeler Retail Sales Jan 2022Even as petrol powered two wheeler sales have not been much in demand, the same cannot be said about its electric counterparts. Electric two wheeler sales are increasing significantly in India with several automakers noting a marked increase in sales.Hero Electric claimed a top spot in electric two-wheeler registrations in India in January 2022. As on date, the company retails three main high-speed electric scooter models. These include the Hero Optima, Hero NYX and Hero Photon. Registrations in the past month stood at 7,763 units, up from 1,680 units sold in January 2021 causing market share to increase from 0.14 percent to 0.76 percent YoY.Okinawa Autotech followed with retail sales at 5,613 units in January 2022 from 725 units sold in January 2021. Okinawa i-Praise+ is the company’s flagship model while the company is actively testing the new Okinawa Oki90 electric scooter which is likely to be launched in India in Q1 2022. Oki90 e-scooter will compete with rivals such as Ola S1 and Simple One.Noting significant increase in retails last month was also Ampere Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. Sales which had stood at 938 units in January 2021 increased to 4,218 units last month relating to a rise in market share from 0.08 percent to 0.41 percent YoY.PUR EV sales stood at 1,690 units in the past month from 272 units retailed in January 2021 while Ola Electric entered the fray with 1,102 units retailed last month. Ola, entered the e-scooter segment in August 2021 with launch of its S1 and S1 Pro priced at Rs 99,999 and Rs 1,29,999, respectively. Others in this segment also saw increased retail sales to the tune of 3,560 units in the past month from 1,167 units sold in January 2021. More

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      Rolls-Royce Spectre Will Feature a New EV-Spirited Spirit of Ecstasy

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      Rolls-Royce’s Spectre EV will feature a revised version of the Spirit of Ecstasy that it claims is more aerodynamic.The updated hood ornament is 0.7 inch shorter than today’s silver lady and includes updates to the design of the piece.Roll-Royce will retain the current ornament on its range of gas-powered vehicles.Even Rolls-Royce’s Spirit of Ecstasy requires a little cosmetic surgery every now and then, as the British brand revealed an updated look for its illustrious hood ornament. At 3.3 inches tall, the latest version of the Spirit of Ecstasy is almost 0.7 inch shorter than today’s version.

      Rolls-Royce did more than just miniaturize the decorative piece; it also subtly restyled the silver lady, altering her flowing robes ever so slightly (that’s right, those are robes, not wings) and adjusting her stance. As a result, the flying . . . er, robed lady no longer stands with her feet together and legs straight. Instead, her legs are now slightly bent, with one positioned ahead of the other. Below you can compare the new hood ornament (left) with the old one, shown on the Cullinan.

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      Rolls-Royce’s plans to fit the new Spirit of Ecstasy to the 2024 Spectre electric vehicle, and it claims the ornament’s more aerodynamic shape plays a role in the coefficient of drag (Cd) of 0.26 (a figure equal to that of the likes of the since-discontinued BMW i8 hybrid sports car) recorded by prototypes of the upcoming battery-powered coupe. Alas, Rolls failed to disclose the Cd of Spectre prototypes fitted with today’s Spirit of Ecstasy. As such, it’s difficult to determine the real role the silver lady’s cosmetic upgrades provide in the wind tunnel, and, in turn, if it helps noticeably improve the two-door EV’s energy consumption at speed.

      Regardless, we wager its effects are not especially significant considering Rolls is opting to maintain the current Spirit of Ecstasy on its gas-powered Phantom, Ghost, and Cullinan models, none of which is a poster child for fuel efficiency. The new ornament, meanwhile, is earmarked for future Rolls-Royce vehicles, including the Spectre.
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      2022 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 Reveals Riding Posture In New Spy Shots

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      2022 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650Royal Enfield is working on launching three new motorcycles in the 650cc segment – One of them has now been spiedFollowing the global success seen in the case of Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650, Royal Enfield gears up for multiple new offerings in the 650cc segment. All three have been spied on test on public roads – one is a cruiser, one is a tourer while the third is expected to be a bobber.The latter was even showcased as a concept at the EICMA 2021 in Italy last year – as the SG650. Expected to be named Shotgun 650 upon launch, this new Royal Enfield 650cc bobber has now been spied once again. The latest spy video is credited to youtube channel Raj Kumar. Hat tip to automotive enthusiast Emmanuel Binuu for sharing the update via Rushlane Spylane.2022 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650The new 650cc RE Bobber will be underpinned on the same platform as the 650 Twins. It boasts of a retro styling with rounded headlamps, tear drop shaped fuel tank, round rear view mirrors, comfortable single seat, flat handlebar and chrome finish on exhausts.The list of features could also extend to a semi digital instrument cluster, Tripper Navigation for turn by turn updates and smartphone connectivity. Take a look at the latest spy video below.[embedded content][embedded content]Royal Enfield Shotgun 650cc Engine SpecsThe new RE 650 bobber will share its engine specifications with the Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650. This 648cc, twin cylinder, air/oil cooled engine offers 47 hp power at 7,150 rpm and 52 Nm torque at 5,250 rpm mated to a 6 speed constant mesh transmission.However, these power and torque figures could be different on the new 650cc bobber. Suspension will include USD forks in the front and twin shock absorbers at the rear. Braking will be via disc brakes at the front and rear with dual channel ABS offered as standard. With launch planned for later this year, estimates put the RE Shotgun 650 in a price range of Rs 4-4.5 lakh.RE Upcoming LaunchesRoyal Enfield has plans to introduce a wide range of motorcycles in India over the next 7 years and here we list a few. First off in 2022 will be the new RE Scram 411 adventure bike which is a scrambler version of the Himalayan. It will share its features with the latter and will also have the same chassis and engine. It will get a new fuel tank, smaller front wheel, etc. Price is likely to be lower than the standard Himalayan.Upcoming list also includes new gen Bullet and Electra – which will get the engine and chassis from updated Classic and Meteor. There is also the Super Meteor 650 in the making. RE plans to launch 4 motorcycles every year, for the next 7 years. More

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      125cc Motorcycle Sales Dec 2021 – Pulsar, Glamour, CB Shine, Raider

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      Image – Deepak Rao VlogsHonda has revealed that its 125cc CB Shine has reached cumulative sales of 1 crore units since launch in 2006The 125cc motorcycle segment in India has good demand. Positioned between the 100cc and 150cc, it is bikes in this range that offer an ideal combination of higher fuel efficiency and performance along with lower maintenance costs, making them best suited for day to day commute.Best-selling motorcycles in the 125cc segment include the likes of Honda CB Shine, Bajaj Pulsar, Hero Glamour and Splendor along with TVS Raider and KTM 125 (Duke + RC). Total sales in December 2021 stood at 1,60,024 units, up 5.60 percent over 1,51,537 units sold in December 2020. MoM sales however dipped 6.47 percent from 1,71,102 units sold in November 2021.125cc Motorcycle Sales Dec 2021 – Honda CB Shine TopsHonda CB Shine has seen outstanding success in Indian markets. This 125cc Shine commanded the segment in the past month with sales of 68,061 units, up 21.53 percent over 56,003 units sold in December 2020. MoM sales dipped 18.61 percent from 83,622 units sold in November 2021.CB Shine holds a 42.53 percent share in the 125cc segment and was the only bike to cross sales above the 50,000 unit mark. It has surpassed the 1 crore unit milestone since launch in India in 2006 making it the first bike in this segment to achieve these results.125cc Motorcycle Sales Dec 2021 vs Dec 2020 (YoY)At No. 2 was Hero Glamour with sales of 31,595 units, up 64.23 percent over 19,238 units sold in December 2020. It has a growth of 44.26 percent MoM from 21,901 units sold in November 2021. Hero Glamour saw its share percentage increase from 12.80 percent held in November 2021 to 19.74 percent last month. It is available in 12 variants and 8 colour options.In the third spot was Bajaj Pulsar 125. Sales dipped YoY and MoM to 27,900 units in December 2021 from 42,686 units sold in December 2020 and down 34.06 percent from 42,311 units sold in November 2021. Share percentage also dipped from 24.73 percent held in November 2021 to 17.43 percent last month.Hero Splendor, TVS Raider, KTMHero Splendor was at No. 4 with sales of 20,637 units in December 2021, down 33.61 percent over 31,085 units sold in December 2020. There was however a substantial MoM growth of 67.79 percent over 12,299 units sold in November 2021 causing share percentage to increase from 7.19 held in November 2021 to 12.90 percent in December 2021.125cc Motorcycle Sales Dec 2021 vs Nov 2021 (MoM)Raider is the newest to join in the 125cc motorcycle segment. TVS launched the Raider 125cc in September 2021 in India. It is available in two variants, drum and disc priced at Rs 77,500 and disc brake at Rs 86,469 (ex-showroom Delhi). It saw sales of 10,843 units in December 2021 with a share percentage of 6.78 percent. Sales in November 2021 had stood at 10,040 units relating to an 8 percent growth.KTM 125 sales were at 988 units in December 2021, down 60.87 percent over 2,525 units sold in December 2020. It was however, a MoM 6.35 percent growth over 929 units sold in November 2021. The segment will see some newcomers in 2022. It could include the Husqvarna Vitpilen 125 and Husqvarna Svartpilen 125. More

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      Yamaha FZ-X Modified Into Neo Retro Scrambler With Electric Blue Shade

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      Yamaha FZ-X ModifiedHyderabad-based Eimor Customs has created a beautiful looking scrambler with a neo-retro styling based on Yamaha FZ-XDespite Yamaha’s shrunken portfolio in India, the Japanese bikemaker offers one of the best-looking lineups of motorcycles and scooters. However, frankly speaking, the FZ-X is not one of them since it aims to be a retro motorcycle when it clearly isn’t.Based on the FZ range of bikes, FZ-X is almost identical to its naked streetfighter sibling underneath that weird attire. However, a unit of FZ-X recently went under the knife at Eimor Customs and what came out, as a result, was a beautifully crafted neo-retro scrambler.The Hyderabad-based aftermarket workshop was recently responsible for restoring and converting an old Yamaha Libero into a retro-style cafe racer. With the latest FZ-X as the donor bike, Eimor Customs has gone a step further and made a custom scrambler which looks very lovely in these pictures at least. The stock motorcycle has undergone plenty of aesthetic changes to look the way it looks now.Custom Yamaha FZ-X Scrambler: DesignFor starters, the first thing that catches our attention is the redesigned fuel tank with a dual-tone theme comprising electric blue and black shades with a cracking pattern design on it. The radiator shrouds and exhaust canister are protected by a cover anodised in dark golden colour. The tail section has been chopped short and curved upwards. As a result, the bike gets a shorter saddle with a nice ribbed pattern.Yamaha FZ-X ModifiedThe seat gets a signature pillion cowl and can only accommodate the rider. The rear fender has also been chopped off and the saddle frame now hosts an aftermarket LED stripe which acts as a brake light. Front fender also appears shorter than the stock model. Another addition that enhances its retro styling is new bar-end mirrors.Other highlights such as a rear tyre hugger, an engine belly crash guard, fork gaiters and a round headlight with integrated circular DRLs have been carried forward from the donor bike. The customised FZ-X now rides on new dual-purpose block pattern tyres which should make the bike more capable in off-road conditions. However, these new tyres are wrapped around the same blacked-out spoke alloy wheels.No changes in specsIn its regular avatar, Yamaha FZ-X is available in three colour options- Matte Copper, Matte Black, and Metallic Blue. No changes have been reported in terms of the bike’s specifications. Powering the FZ-X is a 149cc fuel-injected, single-cylinder air-cooled engine that develops 12.2 bhp and a peak torque of 13.3 Nm. This motor is paired with a 5-speed gearbox.Suspension duties are handled by telescopic forks at front and a mono-shock at rear. Braking duties are taken care of by disc brakes at both ends aided by a single-channel ABS as standard. Prices for FZ-X start at Rs 1.17 lakh and go up to Rs 1.20 lakh (both prices ex-showroom). More