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      Azani Electric Hypercar From Bangalore Based Mean Metal Motors – Unveiled

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      Azani Electric Hypercar From Mean Metal MotorsMMM Azani is claimed to have a top speed of 354 kmph which will make it the fastest electric hypercar if it reaches production
      India is a well-known car manufacturing hub, but building supercars is not our specialty. However, there are a few Indian startups that wants to change this perception. Mean Metal Motors (MMM), an electric vehicle startup based out of Bangalore, has officially unveiled a prototype of its upcoming hypercar named Azani.
      The hypercar is based on the M-Zero Concept previewed by the company back in 2015 and has been pegged as India’s first indigenously developed electric supercar. MMM now wants to go a step further by turning Azani into a full working prototype. The EV startup has revealed the car in its full form along with some of its critical specifications.
      Exterior Design
      From the outset, Azani looks like a supercar straight out of a sci-fi movie with an aerodynamic profile. The supercar is essentially a mid-engine two-door Coupe that appears to resemble the shape of a stream flowing. Some other styling highlights include its LED headlamps with LED DRLs, flared wheel arches and a bulge on the roof.
      Features on offer
      Once carefully looked at, the front face of the car resonates with the company’s logo slapped onto the bonnet. Details of its interiors haven’t been revealed yet but surely the company would try to create the ambiance of an actual race car. Azani would be offered with a range of high-tech gizmos but highlights of the cabin will be the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) built-in its micro-factories to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
      Azani Electric Hypercar From Mean Metal Motors
      These will also feature over the air (OTA) updates. Other features to make it to the equipment list include Advanced Morphing Seats, Advanced Telematics, Augmented Reality Displays, M-log Integration and Torque Vectoring to name a few.
      Azani is built on a skateboard aluminum space frame chassis which is highly flexible and could be used across various models. MMM claims that this modular platform will be built at one of its micro-factories which will be set up at less than one-fifth the cost of a traditional automobile manufacturing facility. The modular components to be utilised are said to decrease supplier margins by 25 percent.
      Hypercar Performance
      Tapping on to its performance, Azani is said to be powered by an electric motor that could generate a mammoth 1000 horses and 1000 Nm of peak torque. The motor will derive its energy from a 120kWh battery pack which could return a maximum range of around 530km in a single charge. Its top speed will be capped at 354MMMkmph while it can sprint 0-60 mph (97 kph) in just 2.1 seconds.
      Azani Electric Hypercar From Mean Metal Motors
      The first engineered working prototype of Azani is expected to arrive in the second half of 2022. We expect more details to come our way by that time. MMM aims to price Azani around $120,000 (approx. INR 89 lakh). The startup is also working towards representing itself on Fundable- the world’s biggest equity crowdfunding digital platform. More

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      Bajaj Sales, Exports June 2021 Breakup – Pulsar, Dominar, CT100, Platina, Chetak

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      Image – MRD VlogsBajaj Pulsar 125, an entry-level model in the lineup, saw the maximum number of units sold in June 2021
      Bajaj Auto sold a total of 2,95,860 units of two-wheelers in June 2021 which included domestic sales and exports. Domestic sales increased 5.47 percent to 1,52,230 units YoY as against 1,44,329 units sold in June 2020 while exports surged 47.73 percent to 1,43,630 units in the past month as against 97,226 units shipped in June 2020.
      Bajaj Pulsar Brand
      Domestic sales were commanded by the Bajaj Pulsar which currently commands a 51.99 percent share. Sales suffered a 2.07 percent de-growth from 80,822 units sold in June 2020 to 79,150 units sold in the past month.
      Next in line was the Platina which noted a 22.78 percent YoY increase in sales to 43,313 units, up from 35,277 units sold in June 2020. The Bajaj CT also posted positive growth at 26,608 units while sales of the Avenger and Dominar dipped 40.61 percent and 71.76 percent YoY. Bajaj Chetak also contributed 452 units to sales in June 2021.
      Taking segment-wise domestic sales into account, it was the 75-110cc bikes that commanded the most attention in local markets. Sales of Bajaj CT and Platina led the list followed by Pulsar 125cc and 150cc while in the 151-200cc segments it was the Avenger and Pulsar. Dominar 250 sales suffered a de-growth of 85.95 percent to 143 units in June 2021, down from 1,018 units sold in the same month last year. Dominar 400 sales also fell dipped YoY to 347 units, down 51.60 percent over 717 units sold in June 2020.
      Bajaj Sales Breakup June 2021
      Bajaj Exports
      Bajaj Boxer was most in demand in global markets heading the list by a massive margin over the Pulsar. Boxer exports stood at 88,812 units in June 2021, up 38.78 percent over 63,996 units exported in June 2020. The Boxer commands a 61.83 percent share in the company’s export lineup and is most in demand in markets of Africa where it is regaled for its rugged performance and lower cost of maintenance.
      Pulsar exports stood at 26,003 units in June 2021, up 130.89 percent over 11,262 units sold in June 2020. Bajaj Discover, Platina and Dominar also noted increased exports but the same could not be said for the Bajaj CT. CT exports dipped 16.19 percent YoY to 10,032 units, down from 11,970 units exported in June 2020. The Avenger was added to the export list with 327 units sold in June 2021.
      Engine Segment-wise Exports
      Taking engine wise exports into account, the Boxer, CT, Discover and Platina, all in the 75-110cc segments saw high demand in global markets with each posting positive YoY growth. Similarly, the Boxer with its 125 cc engine also noted increased demand with 67.81 percent YoY increase to 6,464 units, up from 3,852 units exported in June 2021.
      Bajaj Exports Breakup June 2021
      In this same segment, Bajaj Discover also saw positive export growth but CT exports dipped 58.50 percent to 3,048 units, down from 7,344 units exported in June 2020. Similarly, in 126-150 cc segments, it was the Boxer that ruled the list with 14,864 units exported, up 46.59 percent over 10,140 units shipped in June 2020 while Pulsar saw an increase of 108.14 percent to 9,358 units in June 2021 up from 4,496 units exported in June 2020. More

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      Ram Recalling 212,373 Ram 1500 Classic, 2500 and 3500 Pickups over Airbag

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      Stellantis is recalling 212,373 U.S.-market Ram pickups to fix a problem with the side curtain airbag inflator that could cause the airbag to rupture.The issue affects 2015–2020 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 pickups along with some Ram Classic 1500 pickups, also from 2015–2020. No current-generation Ram 1500 pickups—which started being built in 2019—are involved with this problem.The problem is also unrelated to the massive and well-publicized Takata airbag explosion recalls of the past; those airbags had ammonium nitrate, which the Ram airbags do not, Stellantis said.Stellantis has issued a statement saying it will voluntarily recall 212,373 Ram pickups to replace defective side curtain airbags. The inflators in the airbags were “contaminated by moisture” during manufacturing, the company said, which could cause the airbags to rupture even in the absence of a crash or airbag deployment. If that happened, Stellantis said, debris could explode into the passenger cabin.The recall includes 2015–2020 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickups, 3500 cab-chassis trucks, and previous-generation Ram 1500 pickups, known as the Ram Classic. The current-gen 2019–2021 Ram 1500 is not included.Stellantis said there has only been one report of a rupture, and no injuries resulted. The company said the supplier of the inflators was also involved in a recall by “another automaker.” The Detroit Free Press noted that GM recalled more than 400,000 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups over the same issue earlier this year and that those inflators were produced by Joyson Safety Systems in Mexico. The paper also reported Stellantis’s statement that the Ram’s air bags do not contain ammonium nitrate, the ingredient in the Takata airbag inflators that have been part of a massive recall.Owners of potentially affected Ram trucks can contact Ram by phone at 800–853–1403 or check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls site for further information. Owners will be contacted and the airbags will be replaced at no charge at an unspecified future date.
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      Simple One Electric Scooter Launch Price Rs 1.1 L- 203 Kms Range

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      Simple One Electric ScooterSimple Energy will also be installing 300 fast-charging stations across 13 states in the coming months
      Simple Energy has officially launched its first electric scooter in India at a price of Rs 1.10 lakh (ex-showroom). With state subsidies, this price is expected to go down by Rs 20-25k. Christened as ‘Simple One’, bookings for the latest battery-powered scooter have commenced at a refundable token amount of Rs 1,947.
      Registrations are open for pan-India and bookings can be made through the company’s official website. Deliveries of the electric scooter are slated to commence in the coming months. Customers who have made pre-bookings will be given priority deliveries once production of the scooter actually begins.
      Simple One Electric Scooter
      More Details
      During the first phase of the launch of Simple One, the e-scooter will be made available in thirteen states. The startup is currently working on the construction of a manufacturing facility spread over 2 lakh sq ft in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. Simple Energy intends to manufacture as many as 1 million scooters per annum in Phase 1 of its factory operations.
      The company has claimed to achieve localisation of almost 99 percent. Barring the battery cells, all other components used on Simple One have been sourced locally which is why it undercuts most of its competitors in pricing. This will also help reduce costs and avoid delays in production and deliveries. Simple Energy is also the only EV brand in the country to have designed, developed and manufactured its own powertrain.
      Simple One Electric Scooter
      Specifications
      Speaking of its powertrain, Simple One is powered by a class-leading 4.8 kWh lithium-ion battery paired to a midship-mounted electric motor. It offers a top speed of 105 kmph and 0-40 kmph acceleration in just 2.95 seconds. Four drive modes are on offer namely Eco, Ride, Dash and Sonic.
      Simple One Electric Scooter
      It has one fixed battery pack, and the other is removable. When both are fully charged, it can deliver a range of 203 kms – which Simple Energy claims is highest for any two wheeler in the world
      Despite its large size, the neat-looking removable battery pack finished in grey paint weighs just about 7 kgs. The battery could be juiced up using the company’s indigenously developed fast-charging technology called Simple Loop. This allows the battery pack to offer a claimed range of 2.5km per minute of charging.
      Simple One Electric Scooter
      Features on offer
      Based on the Mark 2 prototype, the scooter tips the weighing scales at 110kg. The two-wheeler adopts a futuristic design language which has been designed using French tech giant, Dassault’s development platform. Other than this, Simple One offers features such as a touchscreen instrument console which is enabled with onboard navigation and Bluetooth connectivity, 30-litre under-seat storage and all-LED lighting. More

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      Our Best Look Yet at the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06

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      The upcoming C8-generation Corvette Z06 is expected to be headlined by a flat-plane-crank DOHC V-8 based on the engine in the C8.R racing car, but the fastest and most track-focused C8 yet will also feature some pretty aggressive new aerodynamic options. A report last Summer indicated those would include an active splitter and rear wing. New spy shots of a Z06 apparently testing near the Nürburgring with minimal camouflage appear to show those elements in action.

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      The aggressive rear wing jumps out immediately. While previous-generation Z06s were available with optional aerodynamic elements as part of the Z07 Performance package, the body-shaped rear wing spotted on this particular C8 is a new benchmark for serious downforce generation from the factory. Reports indicate that this will be an active piece, something also expected from the aggressive front splitter and dive planes.The model being tested also appears to show carbon fiber wheels, another expected option for the Z07 package. The wheels are a relatively new industry benchmark, one that greatly reduces unsprung weight while also reducing some road noise.GM previously revealed that the C8 Z06 would be revealed later this fall, but it will likely be sold as a 2023 model-year vehicle. If the previous-generation Z06 is any indication, it should be priced around $85,000.When it is eventually revealed, its unique sounds will be among its most distinguishing features. The first teaser trailer for the car included some onboard footage, revealing what may be the most exotic-sounding car available for under $300,000 right now. Roadside clips of the car’s launch control systems we shared back in May give an even better glimpse. That noise comes thanks to a rumored 617-hp naturally aspirated engine, a number that dwarfs the 500 horsepower the motor is estimated to make in the championship-winning C8.R racer.

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      Ola Electric Scooter Launch Price With Subsidy – Rs 80k In Gujarat

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      Ola Electric ScooterOla Electric scooter goes up against rivals such as Bajaj Chetak, Ather 450X, Simple One and TVS iQube
      One of the most awaited products in India’s EV sector, Ola Electric scooter has finally been launched. Pre-bookings for the scooter had already commenced earlier at just Rs 499. The amount is fully refundable. Folks who have reserved their Ola Scooter will get preference when deliveries commence. Ola is following an entirely new strategy wherein the scooter will be delivered directly at the customer’s address.
      Without subsidy, price of Ola S1 is Rs 99k and that of the Ola S1 PRO is Rs 1.3 lakh. With subsidy, prices start from Rs 80k for the S1 and Rs 1.1 lakh for the S1 PRO in Gujarat. Below are the detailed prices with subsidy of new Ola Electric Scooters.
      Ola Electric Scooter Price List
      Deliveries will start from Oct 2021. There will be no dealerships. Orders are to be placed online, and the scooter will be delivered home. Service will also be done at your home. All you need to do is book a service appointment, and the technician will visit home.
      Ola Scooters come with no keys. You can lock / unlock the scooter using your phone or code on the touchscreen. It can also sense when you are near and unlock itself. The scooter gets built in speaker, which can be used to play music, and it can also greet you. Watch the full LIVE launch of new Ola electric scooter below.
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      Ola electric scooter design and styling
      Ola scooter comes across as a no-frills product, focused exclusively on providing the best possible experience to customers. It has a fairly simple design, which looks kind of cute. A closer inspection reveals that the entire body of the scooter has smooth curves to ensure minimal air resistance. This will help in extracting more miles from the battery.
      Ola S1 Electric Scooter Specs
      In terms of personalization, users can choose from a wide range of colour options. These include Blue, Red, Silver, Yellow, Pink, Gold, White, Grey and Black. Moreover, these colour options will be available in different finish such as metallic, matte and pastel. All colours are single-tone colour options, which go well with the overall design and aesthetics of the scooter.
      Ola electric scooter specs and range
      Ola has ensured that its customers don’t suffer from range anxiety. The scooter can travel 181 kms on a single charge, which should be good enough for everyday commutes. Full charge can be achieved in 6 hours via 750W home charger. Fast charging allows 0-50% battery in just 15 minutes.
      Ola S1 Electric Scooter Specs
      Moreover, the company is building a massive network of charging stations across 400 cities. This will be one of the largest two-wheeler charging networks in the country.
      Once fully in place, more than 1 lakh charging points will be available to Ola scooter users across the country. This will be similar to the current network of petrol pumps that are fairly easy to find.  At Ola Electric’s hypercharger stations, the scooter can load 75 km in just 18 minutes. When people are assured that they will not be left stranded with a drained battery, it will motivate them to switch to electric.
      Ola Scooter Cruise Control
      Other key features of Ola scooter include reverse mode, app-based keyless access, fast acceleration, superior traction, easy handling across varied surfaces and class-leading underseat storage.
      Considering the size of operations, it is likely that Ola electric scooter will be exported to international markets as well. In the first phase, the company will have production capacity of 2 million units per year at its plant in Tamil Nadu.
      Ola Electric Scooter Delivery Starts In Oct
      When fully complete, the plant will be capable of producing 10 million units per annum. Ola Electric plant is a state-of-the-art unit, powered by hundreds of AI-based robots. It is one of the largest in the world, spread over an area of 500 acres. More

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      2021 Royal Enfield Classic 350 Black Colour Spied – Launch Soon

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      2021 Royal Enfield Classic 350 Stealth Black and BlackRE Classic 350 will be built on the brand’s new J platform, seen on the Meteor 350
      2021 Royal Enfield Classic 350 is set to go on sale later this month. Ahead of that, it continues to be on test. Latest spy video is credit to MotorVikatan / Bullet Guru. The two test mules now spied, show the Stealth Black and Black colour option of the new gen Classic 350 fully undisguised. The exhaust note of new gen 2021 Classic 350 is clearly audible in the video below.
      Before this, the Classic 350 had been spotted in British Green and in a Glossy Grey colour scheme. The green coloured model sporting a brown seat and the grey model receiving a black coloured seat. The new single and dual seats on models spied on test in Rajasthan seem plusher and bigger with better cushioning and rounded edges offering better rider and pillion comforts.
      Other design elements included a 13.5 liter tear drop shaped fuel tank with a new emblem, distinctive body graphics, single piece grab handle, rounded shaped mirrors and a circular chrome finished headlamp with integrated LED Daytime Running Light and new smaller round shaped tail lamps along with updated turn signal indicators.
      Chrome finish also extends to handlebar, exhaust, tail lamps and rear view mirrors while the bike rides on 19 inch front and 18 inch rear wheel with spoked rims and fitted with tubeless alloy wheels. Unofficial bookings are already open at select dealerships.
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      On-board Features
      New gen RE Classic 350, which uses the J platform that debuted on Meteor 350 with twin down-tube architecture, will also see feature updates. These will include a new instrument cluster with an analogue speedometer, digital display digital display for fuel, trip and km readings.
      It will also be seen with a Tripper Navigation System which gets synced to the rider’s smartphone via Bluetooth. Features will also include a new switchgear, alloys in dual tone machine finish, tubeless tyres, etc. Spoke wheels option will also be on offer.
      Updated engine from Meteor 350
      Current Classic 350 gets its power via a 346cc, single cylinder, air and oil cooled, 4 stroke petrol engine making 19.3 hp power and 28 Nm torque. In comparison, the new gen model gets a reworked engine to now offer 20.1 hp power at 6,100 rpm and 27 Nm torque at 4,000 rpm.
      The engine is mated to a 5 speed gearbox. Braking will be via front disc and rear drum set up measuring 300mm front and 270mm rear assisted by dual channel ABS. Suspension duties will be handled by telescopic forks in front side and dual shock absorbers at its rear.
      Royal Enfield Classic 350 is set for launch in the last week of August 2021. Production has already started at company plant in Chennai. 2021 RE Classic 350 is expected to carry a price tag similar to its current model; starting at Rs 1.70 lakh (ex-sh). More

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      Yamaha FZ-X Bobber, ADV, Scrambler Are Part Of Customization Challenge

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      Yamaha FZ-X Design ChallengeThe themes for Yamaha’s customization campaign are Retro, Futuristic and Touring
      Yamaha India has released a new customization challenge for the Yamaha FZ-X. This contest is open to individuals and groups and consists of three themes – Retro, Futuristic and Touring. Participants wishing to take part in this challenge should submit their digital render by 21st August 2021 to qualify for the campaign and winners will be announced on 31st August.
      Individuals and groups participating in this challenge will be able to select from Retro, Futuristic and Touring themes. The Retro theme is inspired from Yamaha’s RX and RDs of the past, while Futuristic theme is ahead of its time along with touring theme that captures the free spirit of the adventurer.
      Criteria for Participation
      There are certain criteria for the Yamaha FZ-X Customization Challenge. For a start,  participant needs to select only one of the three themes for the digital render. The render should have a minimum of 4 viewing angles of the bike. It should be in a 2D design and any tampering of the company logo would render the entry invalid.
      The final digital design should be uploaded on Yamaha FZ-X Customization Microsite. Entries till now include designs of Bobbers, Scramblers, ADVs, tourers, etc. Based on uniqueness of the design, Yamaha will post these renders on Yamaha’s Official Social media channels – Facebook and Instagram only.
      Yamaha FZ-X Design Challenge
      The participants will be given 10 days from the date of posting to generate maximum number of ‘Likes’. However, only authentic ‘Likes’ will be taken into account and all spam entries will be disqualified. Yamaha will be posting the entries on Social Media platforms and the top 3 posts with the most likes will be declared the winners.
      Yamaha FZ-X
      Yamaha FZ-X has been recently launched in India. This retro touring bike is priced from Rs. 1.17 lakh (ex-showroom) onwards. Based on the Yamaha FZ, it gets a more off roading stance with circular LED headlamps with projector lens, new fuel tank, revised tail segment and tail lamps and rides on dual purpose tyres.
      It sports an LCD instrument console with Y-Connect smartphone offering features such as call alert, SMS and email notifications along with fuel consumption data, rate of acceleration, engine rpm, ride history, locate your bike, etc.
      Yamaha FZ-X Design Challenge
      Yamaha FZ-X is powered by a 149cc, air cooled engine offering 12 hp power and 13 Nm torque mated to a 5 speed constant mesh gearbox. Suspension and braking is via 41mm telescopic form and 7 step adjustable mono shock along with 282mm disc brake in the front and 220mm disc brake at the rear with single channel ABS.
      In terms of design, the Yamaha FZ-X has no direct rivals. But in terms of price segment, it takes on the higher priced and more powerful 160cc motorcycles such as the Hero Xtreme 160R, TVS Apache RTR 160 4V and Bajaj Pulsar NS160. More