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      Two Wheeler Retail Sales Nov 2021 – TVS, Hero Electric, Ather, Jawa, Yamaha

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      Image – The Bikers DiaryTwo wheeler retails have been seeing a steady fall due to skyrocketing fuel prices, dip in purchasing power and increased ownership costs
      As Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) releases Vehicle Retail Data for November 2021, de-growth can be seen across the two wheeler segment. Retail sales which had stood at 17,98,897 in November 2019 dipped 20.19 percent to 14,44,762 units in November 2020 and thereon down 0.75 percent to 14,33,855 units in the past month.
      Even as Hero MotoCorp and Honda saw sales dip YoY, electric two wheeler makers like Hero Electric, Okinawa, Ather, Ampere and PurEV saw a spurt in demand along with TVS, Piaggio, Classic Legends / Jawa.
      Two Wheeler Retail Sales November 2021 – Hero, Honda in the Lead
      Hero MotorCorp was at No.1 on this list. Retails dipped to 5,30,997 units in the past month, down from 5,34,880 units sold last year. Market share however, remained flat at 37.03 percent held in November 2021 from 37.02 percent share last Nov.
      At No. 2 was HMSI with sales of 3,66,340 units in November 2021, down from 3,91,776 units retailed last Nov. Market share also dipped to 25.55 percent last month, from 27.12 percent. Honda has just introduced a new addition to the Activa family. Activa 125 Premium Edition is priced at Rs 78,725 for Drum Alloy and Rs 82,280 for Disc variant.
      Two Wheeler Retail Sales Nov 2021 vs Nov 2020 (YoY) – FADA
      TVS Motors and Bajaj Auto have both posted a growth in retail sales last month along with increased market share. TVS retails increased to 2,13,274 units from 1,98,648 units with market share increasing from 13.75 percent to 14.87 percent YoY. Retail sales of Bajaj Auto Limited on the other hand, went up to 1,62,067 units from 1,55,642 units YoY while the Pune based automaker currently holds a market share of 11.30 percent in this segment. Retails of Suzuki, Yamaha Motors and Royal Enfield dipped YoY causing a dip in market share as well.
      Electric Two Wheeler Segment Nov 2021
      Two wheeler buyers in the country are showing more preference for electric vehicles. This is particularly evident as Hero Electric, Okinawa, Ather, Ampere and Pur Energy have seen significant increase in sales. Hero Electric sold a total of 7,021 units in the past month, up from 1,169 units retailed last Nov.
      Okinawa on the other hand saw its retails surge from 642 units to 5,367 units last month while Ather Energy sales went up to 2,198 units last month from just 360 units sold in Nov 2020. Ather Energy has also just inaugurated its second outlet in Gujarat and is currently present in 21 cities with 25 retail stores, to be expanded to 100 cities with 150 Experience Center by March 2023.
      Two Wheeler Retail Sales Nov 2021 vs Oct 2021 (MoM) – FADA
      Ampere Vehicles and PUR Energy also saw a significant increase in retails to 1,990 units and 1,685 units sold in November 2021 over 642 units and 168 units sold respectively in November 2020. The electric two wheeler segment will continue to see continued growth with more companies introducing new offerings as customers seek green mobility solutions. Subsidies offered by central and state governments, along with FAME II benefits also attracts the attention of two wheeler buyers.
      Electric vehicle startups like WardWizard Innovations and Mobility Ltd, Odysse Electric Vehicles Pvt Ltd and new players like Boom Motors have also entered the arena along with Matter, an electric vehicle and electric technology startup that has recently set up base in Ahmedabad. More

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      New MG Electric Car For India Planned – Launch In Rs 10 L To 15 L Range

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      MG One SUV – Image for reference.With pricing in range of Rs 10-15 lakh, MG’s new electric car will take on Tata Nexon EV and Hyundai’s upcoming electric car
      While SUV segment is currently the focus area for most carmakers, the next big battle will be in EV space. Estimates indicate that EV sales will witness CAGR of 53% by 2028. Sales are expected to zoom to around 1.75 lakh units per year by 2028. A significant percentage of the sales will comprise entry-level electric cars like Nexon EV.
      Among the auto companies that are planning to take an early lead in this space is MG Motor. MG already offers its ZS EV in India, which is the second bestselling EV in India, after Tata Nexon EV. ZS EV is a premium electric car, available at a starting price of Rs 21 lakh. Due to its high pricing, it cannot be expected to generate high volumes.
      New MG Electric Car For India
      MG’s new electric car will directly rival Nexon EV. It will be available in the price range of Rs 10-15 lakh. In comparison, Nexon EV is available in the range of Rs 14.24 lakh to Rs 16.85 lakh.
      There could be more rivals for MG, as other carmakers like Hyundai are also planning to launch entry-level electric cars in India. Hyundai is planning multiple electric cars In India, one of which will be Nexon EV rival. It could be based on existing petrol-powered cars such as Venue or i10 Nios.
      New MG5 Sedan. Image for reference.
      MG Motor is encouraged by the fact that government has provided significant clarity on EV roadmap in the country. It motivates the company to aggressively target this space. MG Motor feels that it should be able to launch its new electric car in India by end of next financial year. MG’s new EV will be based on a global platform. However, it will be customized to meet Indian drive conditions, regulations and local tastes and preferences.
      Focus on localization
      In addition to domestic sales, MG Motor will be also targeting exports of its new EV. It will primarily cater to other emerging markets in Asia. MG Motor will be looking to utilize the government’s PLI (Production Linked Incentive) scheme, wherein cash incentives are given to manufacturers based on production.
      PLI scheme was recently extended for auto sector, auto components and battery manufacturing. For its new electric car, MG will target high level of localization that covers motor, battery and other parts. MG’s new electric car could be a better match to the likes of Nexon EV. It is likely to have a comprehensive range of features. If competitively priced, it could beat Nexon EV in the numbers game.
      Even the premium MG ZS EV has considerable demand in India. There are currently more than 2,000 pending orders, primarily due to global shortage of semiconductor chips. Due to this, monthly deliveries are limited to around 250-300 units. As the situation improves, MG hopes to increase supply to 500-600 units per month from February 2022 onwards. More

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      Top 10 Motorcycles 150cc To 200cc Oct 2021 – Apache, Pulsar, FZ, R15, MT15

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      New Yamaha MT15 with Bluetooth launch soonSales figures show worrying signs for Honda as two products in the 150cc-200cc category – Hornet 2.0 and XBlade have generated nil volumes
      Automotive sales are slowly gathering pace in the country after the crisis due to a shortage of semiconductor chips seems to be gradually easing out. However, sales volume is still way below pre-Covid levels and it will take some time for OEMs to achieve that level.
      In the 150cc-200cc category of motorcycles, a total of 1,27,415 units were dispatched to dealerships across the country in the month of October this year. In comparison, this figure stood at 90,821 units in September 2021 and 2,03,326 units in October 2020. This translated to an MoM growth of 40.29 percent and a YoY decline of 37.33 percent.
      Motorcycles 150cc To 200cc Oct 2021 – Apache, Pulsar Lead
      The sales chart was led by Apache brand of sporty commuter motorcycles from TVS which accumulated a volume of 39,799 units in October. During the same period last year, TVS sold 40,943 units of Apache bikes across the country which has resulted in a YoY drop of 2.79 percent. A similar MoM decline of 2.12 percent was recorded since sales volume in September this year stood at 40,661 units.
      Apache was followed by its closest nemesis Pulsar with a reported sales volume of 31,902 units in October this year. Earlier in September, Bajaj sold 14,785 units of Pulsar motorcycles which has resulted in an MoM growth of 115.77 percent. During October last year, Bajaj dispatched 65,332 units of Pulsar bikes which led to a 51.17 percent YoY decline.
      Motorcycle Sales 150cc to 200cc – Oct 2021 vs Oct 2020 (YoY)
      FZ, R15 pulling off decent numbers
      Yamaha sold 13,404 units of FZ in October this year as opposed to 4,550 units dispatched the previous month. It translated to an MoM growth of 194.59 percent whereas YoY growth declined by 33.53 percent which resulted in a drop of 6,760 units of sales volume from the previous month. In September 2021, Bajaj sold 17,117 units in October last year leading to an MoM growth of 115.77 percent.
      FZ was followed by its faired cousin R15 which recently received a generation upgrade. The baby sports bike generated a sales volume of 10,246 units in October which led to a MoM decline of 13.11 percent and a YoY growth of 63.70 percent. Honda broke into the list with Unicorn at the sixth spot. A volume of 7,077 units of the street naked motorcycle was dispatched in October.
      MT15, KTM 200, Xpulse witness growth
      While Unicorn recorded a massive MoM growth of 409 percent, it witnessed a sharp YoY fall of 75 percent. It was closely trailed by its rival from Hero MotoCorp- Xtreme 160R, with a recorded volume of 6,919 units last month. It recorded an MoM growth of 15.39 percent and a YoY decline of 44.56 percent.
      Motorcycle Sales 150cc to 200cc – Oct 2021 vs Sep 2021 (MoM)
      R15’s naked sibling MT15 also joined the list with 6,016 units sold in October. This led to YoY growth of 45.45 percent and 139.30 percent of MoM growth. The 200 range of KTM took the ninth spot with 4,696 units. Hero Xpulse 200 and Suzuki Gixxer completed the top ten list with respective sale volumes of 3,815 units and 2,775 units in October this year. More

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      Royal Enfield Hunter 350 Leaks Via Official Video Of Himalayan 90 South

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      Royal Enfield Hunter 350 Leaks In New RE Himalayan VideoUpon arrival, Royal Enfield Hunter 350 will take on the likes of Honda CB350RS and the upcoming Yezdi Roadking
      Royal Enfield has many interesting projects up its sleeves, some of which will launch sometime next year. Two of those are Hunter 350 and Super Meteor 650. Test mules of both upcoming motorcycles have been frequently spotted on country roads in recent months.
      Speaking about the Hunter 350, it has now been leaked via an official video posted by Royal Enfield on their youtube. The video talks about the Himalayan, which is getting ready prepared for a journey to South Pole. RE has been testing the Himalayan extensively in Iceland for 2 years, and now the bike is ready for the 90 South expedition.
      In the video, where RE experts are talking about the modifications done, challenges faced by them in developing this special Himalayan, they are showing their workshop too. It is in this workshop, that you get a glance of the upcoming Hunter 350.
      Hunter is not the official name of this motorcycle. It is one of the many names that have been trademarked by Royal Enfield for their future motorcycles. It is believed that this one will be called. The rear half of the motorcycle is visible, also giving us an idea how the saree guard will be. Hat tip to automotive enthusiast Jatin Veer Singh for sharing this update.
      Royal Enfield Hunter 350 Leaks In New RE Himalayan Video
      Hunter 350- Design
      Royal Enfield Hunter will be a modern classic roadster based on the new J-series platform with a twin downtube frame underpinning Meteor 350 and the new-gen Classic 350. Spyshots suggest that RE Hunter will offer a commuter-like riding posture with a wide straight line handlebar and centre-set footpegs which result in a comfortable riding posture.
      The roadster will likely be powered by a 349cc single-cylinder air-cooled OHC engine that pushes out 20.2 bhp and 27 Nm of peak torque. It will be offered with a 5-speed gearbox. Suspension duties could be handled by 35 mm telescopic forks at front and twin gas-charged shocks at rear.
      Braking duties will be carried out by single disc brakes on both wheels assisted by a dual-channel ABS. Take a look at the official RE video of Himalayan, which gave us our first official glimpse of the Hunter 350. The Hunter appears in the frame at about 1 minute 27 seconds mark.
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      Another video has surfaced on Youtube which shows both Hunter and Super Meteor being spotted testing their limits at the Kari Motor Speedway in Coimbatore. Incidentally, it is the same venue where the first edition of the Continental GT Cup is being held. The first three rounds of this race are part of the JK Tyre National Racing Championship.
      Super Meteor- Design
      Many such prototypes of upcoming models were seen gliding through the race track. Super Meteor would be offered as the brand’s new flagship motorcycle, positioned above the current 650cc Twins- Interceptor and Continental GT. Launch of both Hunder and Super Meteor is expected in 2022. More

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      Audi TT RS Bids Farewell with 2022 Heritage Edition

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      The Audi TT RS will exit the U.S. market after the 2022 model year, Audi revealed today.The 2022 TT RS Heritage Edition brings five unique color combinations to Audi’s sports car, each recalling a paint job worn by the iconic 1980s Ur-Quattro.The Heritage Edition will be limited to 50 units, with 10 in each color specification, and also adds exclusive 20-inch, five-spoke wheels.Audi has announced that the 2022 model year will be the last for the TT RS in the United States, and the company will send the compact performance coupe off with a Heritage Edition limited to just 50 units. The TT RS’s turbo five-cylinder fortunately lives on in the RS3, and the TT and TTS will live on in the American market for the time being, but we expect their days to be numbered as well.

      The TT RS Heritage Edition will offer five different color combinations—with 10 units in each—that echo paint jobs worn by the legendary Ur-Quattro from the 1980s. The subtlest options are Alpine White with Ocean Blue leather and Diamond Silver stitching or Stone Gray with Crimson Red leather and Jet Gray stitching. Those looking to stand out can opt for Tizian Red with Havanna Brown leather and Jet Gray stitching, Malachite Green with Cognac Brown leather and black stitching, or the classier Helios Blue with Diamond Silver leather and Ocean Blue stitching.

      The send-off for the TT RS also features “Heritage Edition” branding etched into the rear quarter glass on the right side of the car, along with the “1-2-4-5-3” firing order for the five-cylinder engine and the “quattro” script. The Heritage Edition rides on 20-inch five-spoke wheels and features Alcantara on the steering wheel and shift lever. The rear wing is also removed for a sleeker look.The 2022 Audi TT RS and the limited-production Heritage Edition will go on sale early next year. The 2022 TT RS will start at $74,245, an increase of $700 over the 2021 model, while the Heritage Edition will cost $82,495.
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      Renault Kwid Electric Crash Tested – Scores 1 Star Safety In Euro NCAP

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      Renault Kwid Electric Crash TestIn October last year, Renault Kwid electric car made its global debut in Europe – As the Dacia Spring EV
      Renault launched their most affordable electric small car under the brand name of their subsidiary Dacia in Europe. Called Dacia Spring, it is available in two trims of Comfort and Comfort Plus. The base Comfort trim costs €10,920 (Rs 9.3 lakh). Top variant is priced at €12,220 (Rs 10.42 lakh) in Germany. These prices are inclusive of govt grant of about €9,500 (Rs 8.16 lakh).
      The Dacia Spring electric is basically the European version of China’s Renault City K-ZE and an electric version of India’s Renault Kwid. It is among the most affordable electric vehicle sold in Europe. Until now, safety rating was not available.
      Renault Kwid Electric Crash Test By Euro NCAP
      Euro NCAP has crash tested the Renault Kwid electric car, and given it a 1 star safety rating. The model that was tested weighed 970 kgs, and came with dual front airbags. It also got side head airbag and side chest airbag – for both the driver as well as front passenger.
      In their comments for adult safety, Euro NCAP stated, “The passenger compartment of the Spring remained stable in the frontal offset test. Readings of several parameters in the dummies’ legs were high, indicating poor protection, and structures in the dashboard presented a risk of injury to occupants of different sizes and to those sitting in different positions.
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      Protection of the driver dummy’s chest was also rated as poor, based on readings of chest compression during the test. The pelvis of the driver was also poorly protected with dummy readings exceeding recommended values. Analysis of the deceleration of the impact trolley during the test, and of the deformation of the barrier afterwards, revealed that the Spring would be a benign crash partner to other vehicles.
      In the full width rigid barrier test, the head of the rear passenger was penalised for the extent to which it moved forward, and protection was rated as poor. Chest protection of both occupants was rated as marginal, based on measurements of compression. In both the side barrier test and the more severe side pole impact, rib compression indicated marginal levels of chest protection, but that of other critical body areas was good.
      The Spring is not equipped with a centre airbag to protect against occupant to occupant injuries in side impacts. Tests on the front seats and head restraints demonstrated good protection against whiplash injures in the event of a rear-end collision.
      Renault Kwid Electric Crash Test
      However, a geometric assessment of the rear seats indicated poor whiplash protection. The Spring has an advanced eCall system which partially fulfilled Euro NCAP’s requirements, and the car has no multi-collision braking system to prevent secondary impacts. The score was penalised for the high forces needed to open the door post-impact.”
      Renault Kwid Electric / Dacia Spring – Specs
      It sports a grey body colour with fluorescent orange accents and gets high ground clearance, faux skid plates and an aggressive bumper design. All LED lights are seen at the front while there is a horizontal strip positioned on the upper section with 4 graphic features built into the bumper. The rear sports 4 full LED lights with double Y effect.
      Dacia states that this Spring Electric will be ideally suited for semi urban, urban use and is directed to both fleet and private buyers. It is positioned under the Dacia Sandero. It measures 3.37meters in length, 1.57m wide, 1.48m tall, and has a 2.4m wheelbase. Ground clearance is at 151mm.
      Both variants are powered by the same battery and motor which delivers 45 Hp and 125 Nm. It has a claimed range of 305 kms in city and 230 kms combined as per WLTP cycle. It does a 0-100 kmph in 19.1 seconds and as a top speed of 125 kmph. Charging via an AC charger is achieved in 4 hours while via a DC fast charger the EV can be charged from 30 to 80 percent in 30 minutes. More

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      The Tesla Model S Plaid Is the Quickest-Charging EV We've Tested

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      From the January 2022 issue of Car and Driver.There are layers upon layers of the ways that the Tesla Model S Plaid moves the bar for EVs. Something that can be lost in the ostentatious claims regarding acceleration and 200-mph top speed is how much faster the Plaid can recharge at one of the company’s DC fast chargers.

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      Just two years ago, the Model S couldn’t accept the peak 250 kilowatts from the company’s fastest ­Superchargers. Now, with a reworked battery pack that uses the same Panasonic 18650 cells, our test from a 10 to 90 percent state of charge shows that the Plaid hangs out at the peak for almost five minutes, then continues to replenish itself at a higher rate than before for the rest of the charge. Its total time was 38 minutes—some nine minutes, or 19 percent, quicker than the 2021 Model S Long Range Plus we tested—with the highest average charging rate (125 kilowatts) we’ve seen yet. That betters the average charging rate that we’ve measured on the Audi e-tron (121 kW) and Porsche Taycan (118 kW) and obliterates that of some other EVs, such as the VW ID.4 (82 kW) or Ford Mustang Mach-E (47 kW).Based on the Plaid’s equally impressive 280-mile result in our 75-mph range test means that charging in this manner the Model S would be good for 224 miles of highway cruising at 75 mph between stops.

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      Tesla Model S Plaid Can't Go 200 MPH. And, Trust Us, You Wouldn't Want to Even If It Could

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      Among the many claims Tesla has made for the 1020-hp Model S Plaid is that it is capable of 200 mph. That’s a rarefied velocity for any car, but especially so for an EV, as they tend to be limited by the maximum rotational speed of the electric motors. That’s particularly true of EVs that use a single-speed reduction ratio, as Teslas do. But the company has a fix for getting its motors to spin faster: carbon-sleeved rotors that enable rotational speeds up to a claimed 20,000 rpm, or about 25 percent faster than before.But while our test of the Plaid revealed its tremendous acceleration capability—tying the Bugatti Chiron Sport for the quickest quarter-mile time we’ve ever recorded—and a considerable improvement in its charging rate, it didn’t get anywhere near 200 mph. Instead, it topped out at a governed 162 mph.

      Given how unsettling the Plaid is to pilot at that speed, however, you wouldn’t want to do 200 mph even if it could. Because it gets up to speed so quickly, we could simply lift off and coast rather than slam on the brakes. But that gave us a lot of time to ponder the Model S’s high-speed behavior, which, frankly, was terrifying. It wanders in its lane, with lots of slop on center in the steering that doesn’t have anything to do with the yoke. Putting it in the sport steering setting helped a little, but it’s like Tesla neglected to dial in its high-speed steering and handling behavior. This is not what you want when traveling two-thirds the distance of a football field every second. Tick. Tick. Every other car that’s in the same conversation—from the Porsche Taycan to the Bugatti Chiron—is unerring and locked on its lane at 150-plus mph.

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      Perhaps the real reason Tesla hasn’t yet unleashed the Plaid’s 200-mph capability is to avoid overtaxing the brakes. Even in our standard braking tests—five consecutive stops from 70 mph, and three from 100 mph with more space between—the Plaid’s brake hardware was already starting to cry uncle. Not only did they smell like they were on the way out, there was a warning message that popped up on the dash notifying us of their imminent demise. And our test regimen isn’t nearly as severe as hot-lapping on a racetrack.Tesla has now said a $20,000 carbon-ceramic brake package is in the works for the Model S Plaid. Promised by mid-2022, this pricey upgrade includes substantially larger (and wider) rotors front and rear. Waiting for a significant brake upgrade would be a prudent step in making the Plaid able to safely approach 200 mph, and it would also certainly be welcome when tracking this heavy four-door. But Tesla also needs to sort out its high-speed wandering.

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