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      2021 Aprilia SR 160 Facelift New Spy Shots – Launch Soon

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      New Aprilia SR160
      Aprilia SR 160 doesn’t have a direct rival in India but locks horns with its cousins from the Vespa brand
      Aprilia will be updating the SR 160 power scooter with a mild facelift in the next few days. Two prototypes of the updated scooter have been spotted in an Aprilia dealer yard in Bengaluru. This is the second instance where the facelifted SR 160 has been spotted in recent months, the first in an undisguised avatar.
      However, the updates are likely to remain purely cosmetic in nature with no changes in specifications. The nature of updates though subtle are noticeable. For instance, the new 2022 Aprilia SR 160 flaunts new body graphics which lend the scooter a fresh appeal.
      New Aprilia SR 160 Facelift – Updated Styling
      Among other updates is the addition of a single-piece pillion grab rail as opposed to split grab rails in the outgoing model. It also gets an updated V-shaped single-beam LED headlamp cluster instead of a dual-beam unit in the current SR 160.
      The headlight is flanked by sleek LED DRLs on both sides. Styling on the front apron has also been revised which now features new creases on the side fairings.
      New Aprilia SR160. Image – Aprilia Riders Club Bengaluru
      The scooter is seen in two paint schemes- white and black. The former gets a dual-tone treatment with blacked-out fenders, handlebar, grab rail, alloy wheels and floorboard panels. On closer inspection, it appears that the front mudguard has been provided with a carbon fibre finish which enhanced the premium appeal of the scooter.
      SR 160 continues to feature the same set of turn indicators housed on the sides of the handlebar. Another interesting piece of detail is the tricolour (green, white and red) of the Italian flag embossed on the front apron signifying the scooter’s origin.
      2021 Aprilia SR 160 Facelift – Mechanical Specs
      In its updated iteration, SR 160 will be powered by the same 160cc single-cylinder, fuel-injected motor which kicks out 10.8 bhp at 7600rpm and 11.6 Nm at 6000rpm. This motor is paired with a CVT automatic gearbox. Suspension duties are handled by 30mm telescopic forks up front and a mono-shock at rear. Anchorage is taken care of by a 220mm disc at front and a 140mm drum at rear, assisted by a single-channel ABS as standard.
      New Aprilia SR160
      Aprilia offers 14-inch alloy wheels on SR 160 while it tips the weighing scales at 122 kilos in the current model. Other features include a semi-digital instrument console as standard and a windscreen and perimeter-type crash guards that are offered as accessories. SR 160 is currently priced between Rs 1.09 lakh and Rs 1.16 lakh (ex-showroom). We can expect a slight bump in prices with the given set of updates.
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      BYD Electric MPV India Launch Price Rs 29.6 L – Up To 520 Kms Range

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      BYD Electric MPV IndiaChinese electric car maker, BYD has made an official entry in the Indian passenger car space by launching an all electric MPV
      BYD e6 happens to be an electric MPV which it has launched for the B2B market and has kept its pricing at INR 29.6 lakhs, ex-showroom. The e6 is powered by a 71.7 kWh Blade battery which can provide a WLTC (city) range of 520 km and a WLTC (combined) range of 415 km, per charge.
      These numbers are truly astronomical when compared to the EVs which are currently on offer in India. The e6 dishes out power via a 70 kWh electric motor which can churn out 180 Nm and help the MPV to reach a top speed of 130 km/h.
      BYD Electric MPV India
      New BYD Electric MPV supports both AC and DC fast charging. The DC fast charging charges up the battery from 30% to 80% in just 35 minutes. BYD claims that its Blade Battery is extremely reliable and safe. It has passed extreme test conditions like, nail penetration test, heating in a furnace to 300 degrees Celsius, overcharging by 260%, crushing, bending etc. The MPV also gets regenerative braking, and its systems allows it to start regenerating energy from as low as 2km/h.
      The all New e6 happens to be a feature loaded product. It gets LED DRLs, LED tail lamps, leather seats, 6-way adjustable driver and front passenger seats, 10.1 inch rotatable touchscreen infotainment system, a CN95 Air filtration system, rear-view camera, speed sensing auto locking and much more.
      BYD Electric MPV India
      BYD Electric MPV – Pricing and Warranty
      The All-New e6 will be available in select cities including Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Chennai, Kochi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Vijayawada. The Ex-showroom price with the 7kW charger stands at INR 29.6 L and without the charger, the MPV can be purchased at INR 29.15L. As of now, BYD India is working upon strengthening its dealer network in these cities.
      BYD is also offering a vehicle warranty of 3 years/1.25L kms (whichever is earlier), battery cell warranty of 8 years.5L kms (whichever is earlier) and a traction motor warranty of 8 years/1.5L kms (whichever is earlier).
      As of now, there is no direct rival to the BYD e6 in the Indian market. There is no all electric MPV which is currently on sale. In the B2B electric market, it is majorly Tata Motors which dominates with its range of electric vehicles. The lack of any similar sized MPV in Tata’s stable, removes possibility of a potential launch of any EV version of its existing model in the foreseeable future.
      BYD Electric MPV India
      Speaking on the launch of the new model, Mr. Shrirang Joshi, the Sales Head of Electric Passenger Vehicle of BYD India Private Limited said that “We are extremely happy to finally bring our globally tested All-New e6 to the Indian market. Focusing on safety, reliability, interior space as well as economic viability, we feel that the All-New e6 will be a hit in the Indian B2B market. We have also focused on improving the driving experience with some of the best-in-class features both in terms of driving comfort and interior features. The total cost of ownership will tremendously benefit our customers and the segment, overall. Thrilled to be a part of India’s EV revolution, we will roll out more product ranges in the future.”
      Mr. Ketsu Zhang, the Executive Director of BYD India Private Limited, added, “We are delighted to launch the All-New e6 to achieve India’s Electric Revolution goals with our premium green technology. We believe this could be a perfect and a strategically time for BYD India to surge in key markets across India. We strive to surpass local customer’s expectations, and I’m confident that the All-New e6 and more product portfolio in the future will certainly achieve this.”
      About BYD
      In case you haven’t heard about BYD in the past, BYD stands for (Build Your Dreams) and is a China based multinational high-tech company which is present in sectors related to mobility. It was founded in 1995 and also had received substantial financial backing from Warren Buffet. The Indian arm of the organization was established in March’07 and currently has 2 factories and a HQ in New Delhi. BYD electric buses are already part of many state’s public transport fleet. BYD had also launched an electric minivan back in 2019 in India. More

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      Royal Enfield Sales Oct 2021 – Classic 350, Meteor, Bullet, Himalayan, 650 Twins

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      Image for ref. Credit – Neev MotorcyclesRoyal Enfield total (domestic and exports) sales fell by over a third in October 2021
      Royal Enfield reported a decline in total sales in October 2021. This was true for domestic sales, and exports. 350cc sales fell to 37,409 units, down from 60,467 units. Volume loss stood at 23,058 units at 38.13 percent decline. In this segment, RE offers Classic, Bullet, Electra and Meteor. Soon there will be the addition of Hunter 350 in this list.
      The broader segment above 350cc saw marginal improvement at 4.67 percent. Sales were up at 6,724 units, up from 6,424 units. This segment is also the one that brings in the lion’s share of exports. In this segment, RE offers 650 Twins and Himalayan. This range will soon see the addition of Super Meteor 650.
      Exports last month fell to about 3.5k units, down from 4k units. Volume loss stood at 511units at 12.67 percent decline. Domestic sales fell to 40,611 units, down from 62,858 units. Volume loss stood at 22,247 units at 35.39 percent decline. Total sales fell below 45k units, down from 66,891 units. Volume loss is reported at 22,758 units at 34.02 percent decline.
      Royal Enfield Sales Oct 2021 – MoM growth
      MoM sales improved. 350cc segment grew from 25,520 units up at 46.59 percent. Volume gain stood at 11,889 units. The bigger segment compromising all of Royal Enfield’s above 350cc two-wheelers were in the red. Sales fell from juts over 8k units. Volume loss stood at 1,285 units down 16.04 units.
      Royal Enfield Sales Oct 2021
      MoM domestic sales grew by almost 50 percent, up from 27,233 units. Volume gain stood at 13,378 units. Exports fell by 44.06 percent MoM.Exports fell from 6.3k units at volume loss of over 2.7k units. MoM sales growth is reported at 31.63 percent, up from 33,529 units. Volume gain stood at 10,604 units.
      YTD FY21 total sales stands improved. This is largely on the back of exports reported at 161 percent growth. Exports for the last 7 months are totalled at just over 40k units, up from just over 15k units.
      Total sales in the last 7 months is up at 2,91,200 units, up from 2,74,679 units. The above 350cc segment saw sales grow to 45,590 units, up from 24,894 units at 83 percent growth. The 350cc segment saw sales fall marginally at 2 percent. Sales is down to 2,45,610 units, down from 2,49,785 units.
      Royal Enfield Sales Oct 2021
      Auto industry limitations
      Limitations in production owing to Covid-19 pandemic now appear to be a smidgen in the larger scheme of issues the auto industry has been facing. The consequences of Covid-19 have been devastating, causing widespread delays to production and distribution, and sales. However at the time of limited or no sales, no attempt was made to mitigate the losses the auto industry has been facing due to this pandemic.
      The government didn’t step up and offer incentives for auto manufacturers to produce more vehicles while delays and losses endured were worked through. This came at a time when the Indian auto industry was already dealing with plagued sales. And now the industry is in the throes of non-availability of chips. In short, the industry continues to be plagued by matters that makes the current situation unpredictable. More

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      650-HP Chevy Beast Looks Like a Real-Life Halo Warthog

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      Chevrolet is showcasing the Beast concept truck at the SEMA show this year. It’s a crazy off-roader based on the Silverado pickup with a 650-hp supercharged LT4 V-8, and it rides on 37-inch mud-terrain tires. It has 13.5 inches of ground clearance and an appropriately aggressive looks with skid plates and LED lights. Chevrolet might be showing off one of the coolest concept vehicles at SEMA this year: the Beast. It’s a 650-horsepower off-roader based on the Silverado full-size pickup with 37-inch rubber, and we think it looks like the Warthog from the Halo video game. Now all Chevy has to do is put this engine in the new Silverado ZR2 and finally join the pickup power wars against the Ford F-150 Raptor and Ram 1500 TRX.
      Under the hood is a supercharged 6.2-liter LT4 V-8 engine making 650 horsepower, matching the output of the C7 Corvette Z06. It’s paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission and a four-wheel-drive system with a two-speed transfer case. The Beast’s 20-inch beadlock wheels are mounted with 37-inch AMP Terrain Attack mud-terrain tires, and it’s equipped with Brembo brakes.

      The Beast is a four-door truck based off the Silverado with two spare tires in the bed and it looks like an oversized side-by-side. It has a 126.9-inch wheelbase with 13.5 inches of ground clearance. It’s nearly 10 inches wider than a standard Silverado. It looks appropriately beastly with plenty of LED lights, skid plates, and an off-road suspension setup. Control arms are employed up front with adjustable dampers with external reservoirs and a live axle out back. Two 7.0-inch LCD screens monitor the Beast’s performance data, including pitch and roll. The driver and passenger are buckled in with four-point harnesses in Recaro performance seats. Chevrolet will showcase the Beast at the SEMA show in Las Vegas, Nevada this week alongside other Colorado, Silverado, Tahoe, and Suburban concept trucks.
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      Audi A8L Adds Ultra-Luxury Horch Treatment for China

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      Audi has revealed an ultra-luxury version of the A8 L called Horch.It features an upgraded rear seat and some exterior differences.The A8L Horch is unlikely to come to the U.S. market but will be sold in China.Audi now has its own answer for Mercedes’ ultra-luxury Maybach subbrand, but this new posh version of the A8L called Horch appears unlikely to come to the U.S. anytime soon. Debuting for the China market, the Horch has a sumptuous rear-seat setup and some exclusive exterior styling cues, much like the Maybach version of the S-class.
      The Horch name comes from deep in Audi’s history, as it refers to August Horch, one of the German automaker’s founders. The moniker is displayed prominently on this special A8 L’s fenders and inside on the seats and throw pillows. There’s also a special logo seen on the chunky wheels that are exclusive to this model and a small emblem on each of the rear doors.

      Naturally, the Horch treatment is for the extended-wheelbase version of the A8, as the rewards are most obvious in the rear seat. The two-place setup features power seat adjustments, heating and cooling, massage, and a screen to control all sorts of climate functions. There are also two rear-seat entertainment screens. The front cabin appears mostly the same as the standard model but does feature diamond-stitched upholstery on the seats and door panels.
      Audi hasn’t yet shared what’s under the hood of the A8L Horch, but we think it’s likely to have either a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 or a plug-in-hybrid powertrain. The full details will be released at the Guangzhou auto show this month.
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      Hero Electric Scooter, EV Sales Cross 50k In 7 Months – 16.5k Awaiting Delivery

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      Hero Electric ScootersHero Electric YTD FY22 sales cross 50k units milestone; On track to achieve 2x sales in the fiscal
      Hero Electric is keen on seeing market share improve at the end of the current fiscal. Increased demand has helped the manufacturer sell over 50k units for the ongoing fiscal. At the end of October 2021, sales stood at 50,331 units. With demand on track, the company would be watching production with a keen eye.
      Its current production capacity expansion means the company is in a position to manufacture 5 lakh scooters a year. In a market that’s still tiny in terms of unit sale/volume, Hero Electric enjoys 36 percent market share.
      Demand for electric two-wheelers
      This can in part be attributed to select tax or tariff incentives on sale of specific EV categories. The EV transition is slowly but surely shaping up. This can be analysed though an increase in demand for EVs, especially in Europe where they are now more popular than ever before. Research firms show that by the end of the decade (2030), there will be a sizeable increase in EV demand.
      In recent months, electric two-wheeler sales in India has seen more movement than ever before. The ever growing e2W market has grown substantially in recent months, largely owing to a boost in demand for such offerings.
      Hero Electric Scooters
      With a focus on boosting domestic production for EVs and supporting customers with a wide range of ride ranges, Hero Electric is well positioned to take advantage of growth in the industry. With no sign of slowing down, e2W manufacturers show great interest in increasing production and making more.
      Car buyers are also shying away from petrol-powered cars, which is causing a surge in electric vehicle sales. Diesel cars have always been vindicated. And the two-wheeler market in India continues to post numbers that are collectively mindboggling. Electric vehicles are significantly cheaper to maintain with running costs being significantly lower than fuel costs.
      And fuel as we know it is starting to look like an expensive commodity. And electric two-wheelers are also popular because they’re presented as less polluting, generating significantly less air pollution than gas-powered vehicles, and they produce no emissions during operation.
      Hero Electric Waiting Period
      Sohinder Gill, CEO, Hero Electric, said, “While we are happy celebrating the delivery of 50,000 bikes to the customers, we owe an apology to another 16500 customers who are on the waitlist for deliveries and may have to wait for a few more weeks. We are ramping up our capacities quickly to offer to customers their Hero choice of bikes as they walk into our showrooms.
      This is the moment to acknowledge the positive steps of the government that catalyzed this high growth EV ecosystem, and thank our customers, our business partners and above all our solid Hero team that has worked so hard to reach this milestone. We’ll soon have half a million satisfied users, many of them happily enjoying the comfort and convenience of Hero E bikes for more than 5 years; saving a fortune for themselves while contributing to a carbonless future.” More

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      TVS Motor Sales Oct 2021 – Apache, Jupiter, Ntorq, Raider, iQube, XL100

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      Image – Deepak Rao VlogsTVS Motor Company reported a de-growth across motorcycle and scooter sales in domestic markets while exports increased marginally
      TVS Motor Company has registered a de-growth of 10.06 percent in October 2021 sales of two and three wheelers. Exports on the other hand noted an increase. Total sales (2 and 3 wheeler) stood at 3,55,033 units, down 10.06 percent over 3,94,724 units sold in October 2020 relating to a difference of 39,691 units.
      TVS Motor Sales Oct 2021 – Two Wheelers
      Two wheeler sales, that included motorcycles, scooters and moped, saw a 14.14 percent decline in domestic sales while exports increased 2.47 percent. Motorcycle sales dipped 0.52 percent to 1,72,361 units in October 2021, down from 1,73,263 units sold in the same month of the previous year. Motorcycle sales were led by Apache, Raider, Sport, Radeon, Star City and the RR 310.
      Scooter sales also fell 11.02 percent to 1,13,124 units, from 1,27,138 units sold in domestic markets in October 2020. In scooters, TVS offers Jupiter, New Jupiter 125, Ntorq, Zest, Scooty Pep+.
      Moped sales that included the TVS XL 100 saw a 31.44 percent YoY decline to 56,028 units in the past month from 81,720 units sold in October 2020. This took total 2 wheeler domestic sales down 14.14 percent to 2,58,777 units in October 2021, from 3,01,380 units sold in October 2020 a difference of 42,603 units.
      TVS Motor Sales Oct 2021 vs Oct 2020 (YoY)
      Exports on the other hand saw better results with a 2.47 percent YoY increase to 82,736 units sold, up from 80,741 units sold in October 2020. Total two wheeler sales dipped 10.63 percent to 3,41,513 units in October 2021 from 3,82,121 units sold in October 2020.
      Month-on-Month sales of two wheelers increased in the case of motorcycles and scooters while moped sales dipped. Motorcycle sales increased 3.80 percent from 1,66,046 units sold in September 2021 to 1,72,361 units sold last month while scooter sales increased 8.68 percent to 1,13,124 units from 1,04,091 units sold in September 2021.
      Moped sales suffered a 10.17 percent MoM de-growth from 62,374 units sold in September 2021. This took total two wheeler domestic sales up 6.02 percent to 2,58,777 units in October 2021 over 2,44,084 units sold in September 2021. TVS XL, Jupiter and Apache lead the sales charts while Ntorq, Sport and Radeon also added good numbers to domestic sales.
      TVS Motor Sales Oct 2021 vs Sep 2021 (MoM)
      MoM exports however dipped 6.44 percent from 88,427 units shipped in September 2021 while three wheeler exports fell 9.96 percent from 13,832 units sold in September 2021 to 12,455 units sold in the past month.
      Three Wheeler Sales and Exports
      Three wheeler YoY sales along with exports increased 7.28 percent YoY to 13,520 units, up from 12,603 units sold in the same month of the previous year. In domestic markets, the company sold 1,065 units, up 29.25 percent over 824 units sold in October 2020. Exports increased 5.74 percent to 12,455 units in October 2021 up from 11,779 units shipped in October 2020. Three wheeler totals thus stood at 13,520 units, up 7.28 percent over 12,603 units sold in October 2020. TVS Motors offers a range of 3 wheeler models in India with the most popular being the King Duramax.
      MoM sales of three wheelers increased 31 percent in domestic markets from 813 units sold in September 2021. Exports however, dipped 9.96 percent over 13,832 units shipped in September 2021. Total three and two wheeler domestic sales and exports increased 2.27 percent to 3,55,033 units in October 2021 over 3,47,156 units sold in September 2021. More

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      Bajaj Sales Oct 2021 Decline – Pulsar, Dominar, Avenger, Chetak, CT100

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      New Bajaj Pulsar 250 was launched a few days agoBajaj Auto has reported a de-growth in terms of domestic sales and exports in the two wheeler segment while CV sales surged
      October auto sales numbers have been released and the past month has been a weak one for the auto sector. Rising fuel costs are a major factor leading to these lower than expected sales.
      Bajaj Auto has released their sales report for October 2021. De-growth was reported in for the two wheeler segment (domestic and exports) while commercial vehicle sales increased YoY. Best sellers includes the Pulsar, CT100, Platina, Dominar, Avenger and even the Chetak electric scooter has been in good demand.
      Bajaj Auto YoY Sales
      Across the two wheeler segment, sales dipped 17 percent YoY to 3,91,303 units, down from 4,70,290 units sold in October 2020. Domestic sales dipped 26 percent to 1,98,738 units in the past month, down from 2,68,631 units sold in October 2020. Exports on the other hand fell marginally by 5 percent to 1,92,565 units, from 2,01,659 units sold in October 2020.
      Commercial vehicle sales increased by 16 percent thanks to outstanding sales in domestic markets. CV sales stood at 48,312 units in the past month, up from 41,748 units sold in October 2020. Domestic sales increased 58 percent to 19,827 units from 12,529 units sold in October 2020.
      Bajaj Auto Sales Oct 2021
      Exports however dipped 3 percent to 24,485 units in the past month, from 29,219 units shipped in October 2020. This took total domestic sales and exports (2 wheelers and CV) down 14 percent to 4,39,615 units in October 2021 from 5,12,038 units of October 2020.
      YTD Sales Performance
      Bajaj Auto Limited has seen outstanding year-to-date sales results, more so in terms of exports. Taking into account the period April to October 2021, two wheeler domestic sales increased 2 percent to 10,29,438 units, up from 10,04,806 units. Exports on the other hand surged 56 percent to 12,91,085 units, up from 8,29,878 units sold in the same period of 2020. This related to a 26 percent growth across total two wheeler sales to 23,20,523 units, from 18,34,684 units sold in the same 7 month period of 2020.
      YTD commercial vehicle sales increased 55 percent to 2,69,513 units in the April to October 2021 period from 1,73,794 units sold in the same period of 2020. In this case also, positive sales were reported across domestic sales and exports by 90 percent and 44 percent respectively.
      Bajaj Auto Sales YTD FY2021/22
      Total domestic sales increased 6 percent to 11,07,918 units in April to October 2021, up from 10,46,009 units sold in the same 2020 period. Exports on the other hand, increased 54 percent to 14,82,118 units, up from 9,6,469 units shipped in the 7 month period of 2020. Total two wheeler and CV sales saw a 29 percent YTD increase to 25,90,036 units, up from 20,08,478 units sold in the same period of 2020.
      The all-new Bajaj Pulsar N250 and Pulsar F250 are now on sale in India. These quarter-liter Pulsar motorcycles start off at Rs 1.38 lakh. Pulsar N250 is a naked street fighter while Pulsar F250 is a semi-faired motorcycle. These two models are expected to draw in more customers during the months ahead. More