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      2022 Acura NSX Type S Confirmed as a More Powerful Send-Off

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      Acura is bringing the Type S badge to the NSX, and the 2022 NSX Type S will have an upgraded version of the twin-turbo hybrid V-6 powertrain.2022 will be the final model year for the current-generation NSX, which has been on sale since 2017.Every 2022 NSX will be a Type S, and Acura will only build 350 in total, with 300 of those destined for the United States.Acura recently revived the Type S badge for the 355-hp TLX Type S sport sedan and MDX Type S crossover, and now the company has confirmed that the NSX supercar will also receive the Type S treatment. But there’s a sad caveat: the higher-performance NSX Type S will serve as a send-off for the hybrid sports car, with Acura announcing that 2022 will be the final model year for the current generation.
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      Every 2022 NSX will be a Type S, and Acura will be limiting production to 350 units in total, with 300 offered in the United States. Last year, Acura sold 128 examples of the NSX in the U.S., down from 238 the year before. This marks the first time a Type S–branded NSX will be sold in the U.S., as the original NSX Type S was for Japan only.Acura says the NSX Type S will receive “an enhanced version” of the twin-turbocharged V-6 and the Sport Hybrid SH-AWD system. The current 3.5-liter gasoline engine mated to three electric motors is good for a combined 573 horsepower, and we wouldn’t be surprised to see the Type S crest 600 hp. We’re not sure whether that extra oomph would come from upgrades to the V-6, tweaks to the electric motors, or both.

      The Type S could also feature a more aggressive suspension setup, different wheels and tires, larger brakes, and a louder exhaust. There also could be some minor styling changes, as the design has remained virtually unchanged since 2017. These teaser photos indicate it will offer some sort of matte paint and come with a unique wheel design. The 2022 Acura NSX Type S will be revealed on August 12, at which point customer orders for the limited production run will open.

      Although 2022 marks the end of the NSX, we wouldn’t rule out a new generation at some point in the future. Acura said that it “will continue to pursue sports cars,” with Vice President Jon Ikeda noting that the company is “actively investigating what the next generation of sports cars should be in an electrified era.”
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      2022 Hyundai Santa Fe XRT Looks More Rugged but Isn't

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      The 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe is adding an off-road-themed XRT trim level.It includes appearance upgrades including skid plates, side steps, and different wheels.The XRT starts at $33,485 with front-wheel drive or $35,185 with all-wheel drive.Hyundai is bolstering the 2022 Santa Fe SUV’s look, if not its actual off-road capability, with a new XRT trim level. The XRT model includes rugged-looking appearance tweaks but no actual mechanical upgrades. It doesn’t even come standard with all-wheel drive, as it starts at $33,485 with front-wheel drive and offers AWD as a $1700 option.

      The XRT comes standard with black 18-inch wheels, side steps, skid plates, and a different front bumper and grille. The mirrors and roof rack are also painted black. It’s similar equipment-wise to the Santa Fe SEL with the convenience package. A naturally aspirated 2.5-liter inline-four with 191 horsepower and 181 lb-ft is the only engine choice for the XRT, as the turbocharged 2.5L engine is only available on upper trim levels and the hybrid powertrain can’t be paired with the XRT model.
      A 2022 Hyundai Tucson XRT is also set to join the lineup, but we haven’t seen images of that smaller crossover with the appearance package yet. We expect it to have similar changes as the Santa Fe. In the meantime, Hyundai says that the 2022 Santa Fe XRT is arriving at dealerships now.
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      Aston Martin Valkyrie Roadster to Be Revealed at Pebble Beach

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      Aston Martin is set to reveal a Valkyrie roadster at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, showing a teaser image of a Valkyrie with no roof and scissor doors.The Valhalla, which comes with a twin-turbo AMG-sourced V-8, will have its North American debut at the show, and Aston Martin conformed a limited production of 999 units.Aston Martin is celebrating the 70th anniversary of its first North American sale, and is building a 11,300-square-foot space overlooking the Pebble Beach Golf Links for the the event.Aston Martin is having a big year. The British sports car marque has joined Formula 1 after rebranding the Racing Point team part-owned by executive chairman Lawrence Stroll, launched a new AMG-powered Valhalla, and, as we recently reported, slashed its pretax losses thanks to the success of the new DBX SUV. Now Aston Martin is planning a reveal at the upcoming Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, which gets underway next week.

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      The biggest debut is a new vehicle that Aston Martin says will “extends the company’s performance credentials a step further.” Although the company didn’t specify the model, the teaser image provided shows what appears to be an Valkyrie roadster. In the photo, we can see the seat headrests poking up behind the top edge of the windshield and scissors doors rather the roof-mounted gullwing doors on the Valkyrie coupe. Aston Martin has yet to reveal whether this convertible Valkyrie will have a removable roof or if it will be permanently open to the elements. The hypercar is set to be revealed August 12 at a private event before going on display for the Concours on August 13.

      The recently-unveiled Valhalla, which sits below the Valkyrie (but should still cost north of $1 million), will also have its North American debut at the Concours, and Aston Martin confirmed that the Valhalla will be limited to 999 units over two years of production. Aston Martin is using the show to celebrate the 70th anniversary of selling its first vehicle in the American market, as the company says that around a quarter of all Aston Martins built to date were first sold in North America and that the Americas still make up about 30 percent of Aston Martin’s annual global sales.
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      Aprilia Tuareg 660 Adventure Tourer Makes Global Debut

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      Aprilia Tuareg 660 AdventureWith a dry weigh of 187 kg, the Aprilia Tuareg 660 is one of the lightest offerings in its class
      The highly competitive middle-weight adventure tourer segment has received a new European entrant in the form of Aprilia Tuareg 660. The Piaggio-owned sportsbike marque has revived its old nameplate with a product which conforms to the original philosophy.
      Aprilia Tuareg 660 – Overview
      The styling, however, has nothing in common with any of Aprilia’s existing and previous models. The striking front fascia with compartmentalised headlamp cluster and tall windscreen is highly unconventional. With a tall stance, massive fuel tank, comfortable seats and an upward sweeping exhaust canister, the Aprilia Tuareg 660 is a typical adventure tourer which is not afraid to get its tyres dirty.
      The Italian motorcycle is equipped with spoke wheels (21 inch front and 18 inch rear), dual-purpose tyres, long-travel (240 mm) upside down front telescopic forks and progressive linkage rear suspension system, twin front discs and a single rear disc. Everything is held together by a trellis frame. The Aprilia Tuareg 660’s hardcore appeal makes it a serious rival to the Yamaha Tenere 700 and BMW F 860 GS.
      Engine and equipment
      The 660 cc V-twin liquid-cooled engine has been borrowed from the RS660 and Tuono 660. This motor is essentially a twin-cylinder derivative of the iconic RSV4’s unit but on board the adventure tourer, it is tuned to suit the application. Power and torque outputs stand at 80 hp and 70 Nm of torque, and the gearbox is a 6-speed unit.
      Aprilia Tuareg 660 Adventure
      Aprilia will position its newest offering at the premium end of the segment, and will back it up with a comprehensive suite of APRC electronic gadgetry including traction control, cruise control, engine braking, fuel maps, and so on. The motorcycle will have four riding modes of which two are adjustable, switchable ABS, LED headlamp, and a colour TFT instrument cluster with possible Bluetooth connectivity. The Tuareg 660 weights 187 kg dry and carries an 18-liter fuel tank.
      Launch and price
      Aprilia has not announced the price of the Tuareg 660 yet but one can expect it to be more expensive than most of its rivals given that it is equipped up to its gills. The Italian brand is expected to launch the motorcycle in international markets towards the end of this year as a 2022 model.
      While there is a good chance that Tuareg 660 is coming to India, we may have to wait longer than most other markets. As of now, Piaggio India is working on introducing the RS660 and its naked sibling Tuono 660 in our market.
      The product will give Aprilia access to the highly lucrative global medium displacement adventure tourer market. The Tuareg has the potential to become the brand’s international best seller in a very short period of time. Could a bigger engined Tuareg be in the pipeline? More

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      Lincoln to Show Shinola-Inspired Aviator Concept at Pebble Beach

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      Lincoln and Detroit-based luxury retailer Shinola have collaborated on a one-off concept Aviator SUV for this year’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.The concept incorporates several of Shinola’s design motifs and the result is eye-catching.It’s merely a design study, but we think Lincoln and Shinola should put this Aviator into production.For this year’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, Lincoln will show off an Aviator concept developed in conjunction with luxury leather and watch retailer Shinola. The two Detroit-based brands appear to be a natural fit for such a collaboration, with the Aviator’s already luxurious interior getting a glow up that includes new leather and suede seats, copper accents, and a woven metal mesh trim on the instrument panel and center console. What’s curiously left out is a Shinola-branded dashboard clock.

      The rich-looking caramel leather and cream-colored suede inserts on the seats are accented with a stylized stripe down the center, a popular Shinola design. Lincoln designers are notorious for loving a blue-themed interior, so they took some liberty and added a blue accent to the stripe. The concept’s exterior is rendered in a white color that’s intended to evoke the same pearly finish as one of Shinola’s mother of pearl watch faces. The light hue is accented by a copper-colored grille and rose-gold wheels.
      We think Lincoln should also include a set of matching leather and suede luggage for the cargo area, but, alas, you can’t have it all. Lincoln says this is simply a design study for now, but we wouldn’t be shocked to see a limited-production special-edition model appear at some point in the future.
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      TVS Sales July 2021 YoY Vs MoM – Apache, Ntorq, Jupiter, XL100

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      Image – The Biker’s DiaryCompany’s total two wheeler and three wheeler sales surged 10.71 percent in July 2021 over 2,51,886 units sold in June 2021
      TVS Motor Company has release their sales report for July 2021. It may be seen from the attached tables that the company has reported similar growth both in terms of MoM and YoY basis at 10.71 percent and 10.33 percent respectively.
      Motorcycle sales of the company dipped MoM by 5.52 percent in July 2021 to 1,38,772 units, down from 1,46,874 units sold in June 2021. Despite de-growth, motorcycles command a 61.69 percent share unlike scooters (Jupiter, Ntorq, etc) and mopeds (XL100) that hold a 22.93 percent and 15.38 percent share respectively. Top seller in motorcycle segment is the Apache range.
      Scooter sales increased MoM to 49,605 units, up from 36,623 units sold in June 2021. This took total two wheeler domestic sales to 1,75,169 units, up 20.46 percent over 1,45,413 units sold in the previous month.
      Exports on the other hand dipped 5.52 percent to 87,559 units, down from 92,679 units shipped in June 2021. Total two wheeler sales of TVS stood at 2,62,728 units, up 10.35 percent in July 2021, up from 2,38,092 units sold in June 2021.
      TVS Motor Sales July 2021 vs Jun 2021 (MoM)
      TVS Motor – Three wheeler sales
      Three wheeler domestic sales surged 143.61 percent MoM to 553 units, up from 227 units sold in June 2021. Exports increased to 15,574 units in July 2021 up from 13,567 units shipped in June 2021.
      With total 3 wheeler sales at 16,127 units, it was a 16.91 percent growth over 13,794 units sold in June 2021. Total two and three wheeler domestic sales and exports were at 2,78,855 units in July 2021, up 10.71 percent as against 2,51,886 units sold in June 2021.
      TVS – YoY Sales
      On a Year-on-Year basis, motorcycle sales increased while sales of scooters and mopeds dipped. Motorcycle sales increased 30.84 percent YoY to 1,38,772 units, up from 1,06,062 units sold in July 2020. Scooter and moped sales dipped 5.41 percent and 16.10 percent YoY respectively. This resulted in de-growth in domestic sales by 7.63 percent in July 2021 to 1,75,169 units, down from 1,89,647 units sold in July 2020. Exports on the other hand increased 61.72 percent to 87,559 units, up from 54,141 units sold in July 2020.
      TVS Motor Sales July 2021 vs Jul 2020 (YoY)
      Total two wheeler sales increased 7.77 percent to 2,62,728 units in July 2021 while three wheeler total sales (domestic and exports) increased 80.07 percent to 16,127 units in the past month, up from 8,956 units sold in July 2020. Domestic two and three wheeler sales dipped 7.69 percent YoY while exports increased 65.31 percent. This took total domestic and exports, two and three wheeler sales up 10.33 percent to 2,78,855 units in July 2021 up from 2,52,744 units sold in July 2020. More

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      New Honda 200cc Adventure Motorcycle NX200 Based On Hornet – Is This It?

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      Honda NX200 Adventure Motorcycle Teaser?Honda Motorcycle And Scooter India has shared a new teaser today – The new motorcycle will debut on 19th August
      When it comes to surprising automotive audience about a new product launch, Honda two wheeler takes the cake. Usually OEMs upcoming product plans are well known before the actual unveil, thanks to the testing done on public roads. But that is not the case with Honda. Their products are rarely spotted before testing in India – giving no indication about what they plan to launch next.
      They surprised all with the CB350 last year. And now are getting ready to reveal yet another surprise later this month. For the same, Honda has shared a new teaser video. From what is available, it looks like the much-awaited entry-level adventure tourer from Honda India.
      Honda NX200 ADV Based On Hornet?
      Earlier this year, Honda registered the name ‘NX200‘ in India. This was reported to be the Hornet 2.0 based adventure tourer for India. Now taking a look at the teaser video shared by Honda, it does look like the ADV is based on Hornet. For one, the headlight unit is similar.
      Even the front suspension is in golden colour, as is the case with Hornet 2.0. Other noticeable updates of the new Honda 200cc adventure tourer includes knuckle guards, larger windscreen, wider handlebar, bigger fairing, engine protector, etc. Take a look at the teaser video below.
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      Powering this new adventure tourer will most likely be the same 183.4 cc single cylinder engine from Hornet 2.0. This engine delivers 17 hp and 16.1 Nm. It is mated to a 5 speed gearbox. More details are expected in the coming days.
      Honda NX200 Adventure Motorcycle ?
      Honda Increasing Focus On Larger cc Motorcycles
      In the Indian motorcycle market, the 200-400cc segment is quite active and interesting since it essentially acts as a bridge between a conventional commuter and an entry-level sports motorcycle. With the likes of Bajaj, KTM, Hero MotoCorp, TVS, Royal Enfield etc., ruling the said segment, Honda Motorcycle India was often pointed as the one that’s missing out.
      Even though Honda Motorcycle India sells most of its premium motorcycles from its global portfolio via exclusive Honda Wing World outlets, the company’s primary focus for the wider market is commuter motorcycles and scooters. The Honda CBR250R was an exception, but the faired sports bike was a decade old and was discontinued back in 2020.
      With the Hornet 2.0, Honda renewed their stance in the 200cc segment. With the CB350, Honda entered the 350cc segment. Now these two engine platforms are expected to deliver a wider range of motorcycles in the future. More

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      EVTRIC Electric Scooters Launch Price Rs 65k – Bookings Open At Rs 0

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      EVTRIC Electric Scooter – AxisEvtric Axis and Evtric Ride are two low speed e-scooters that offer a range of 75 kms with top speed of 25 km/h
      The electric e-scooter space is increasing by leaps and bounds. Well established players and new automakers are bombarding this space with their latest offerings. The segment is bound to receive some increased attention due to the subsidies being offered by various state governments, the FAME II benefits offered by the Central Government and the ever escalating fuel prices.
      We have just detailed two upcoming electric two wheelers from RR Global owned BGauss that will be added to the company’s current models – B8 and A2 scooters that cater to high speed and low speed e-scooter space respectively.
      Pune-based Patil Automation (PAPL), an automation solutions company, has marked its entry into the electric two-wheeler space in July 2021 under ‘Evtric Motors’ brand. The company has launched two electric scooters in the slow speed category that include the Evtric Axis and Evtric Ride priced at Rs 64,994 and Rs 67,996 respectively.
      The electric scooters are designed to draw the attention of younger segment of buyers in the country with a view to conserve energy and preserve the environment. Evtric Axis and Evtric Ride are open for bookings via online and offline portals with Rs 0 booking amount. Customers cam place their bookings on the company website or through select e-tailers including e-Wheeler, Quickry Cart and ATIYAS Mobility Pvt Ltd.
      Mr. Manoj Patil, MD & Founder, EVTRIC Electric Scooters.
      Evtric Axis and Evtric Ride Features
      Evtric Axis and Evtric Ride Features e-bikes have a range of 75 kms with full battery charge to a top speed of 25 km/h thereby not requiring them to be registered or the rider to possess a riding license. Batteries have a 3.5 hour charging time and scooters come in with load capacity of 150 kgs. Both the e-scooters receive power via a 250W motor with a detachable lithium ion battery pack.
      Evtric Axis, that targets the youth, is being offered in colour options of Mercury White, Persian Red, Lemon Yellow, and Emperor Grey. Evtric Ride, on the other hand, is a more family centric e-scoooter with added seating space. It gets colour options of Deep Cerulean Blue, Persian Red, Sliver, Nobel Grey and Mercury White.
      Features on both these e-scooters include LED headlamps, digital instrument console, robotic welding chassis and side stand sensor. It also gets 12 inch tubeless tyres offering 190mm ground clearance and smooth riding conditions. A novel feature on the Evtric scooters are reverse park assist function. The company is offering a 2+ years battery warranty.
      EVTRIC Electric Scooters
      Delivery Across 7 Cities
      For a start, Evtric Axis and Evtric Ride e-scooters will go on sale across 7 cities of Delhi, Gurgaon, Pune, Aurangabad, Bangalore, Tirupati, and Hyderabad. Following its successful launch, sales will be accelerated across capital cities in 28 states over next 6 months.
      Expansion plans also include appointment of dealership network across Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Andhra, Telangana, Kerala, Karnataka, Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha and West Bengal by end of fiscal 2021-22. Apart from these two electric scooters, the company is also venturing into the bicycles, electric scooters, EV motorcycles and electric three-wheelers space. More