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      New Hero Maestro Edge 125 Launched – LED Headlamp, Bluetooth, Digital Speedo

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      2021 Hero Maestro EdgeHero MotoCorp offers updated Maestro Edge 125 at a starting price of Rs 72,250 and goes up against TVS Ntorq 125
      Hero MotoCorp first launched its premier scooter brand Maestro in India back in 2015 along with the Duet. While the latter has been discontinued since April last year, the Maestro Edge brand continues to be a strong seller for the two-wheeler company. The scooter is sold in two engine configurations- 110cc and 125cc.
      The latter made its debut in February 2020. The largest two-wheeler manufacturer has now updated the 125cc iteration of Maestro Edge. It comes with mild cosmetic updates which includes new body graphics and colour options. It also gets new features.
      Updated Styling
      Overall design is retained as it gets the same design from the current model. There are subtle feature upgrades such LED headlight, a sportier front apron and sporty colour combo which make the scooter look more attractive.
      It will continue to feature 12-inch black alloy wheels and a textured single-piece seat. In terms of features it gets first-in-segment projector LED Headlamp, fully digital speedometer, Bluetooth connectivity with call alerts and turn-by-turn navigation, Hero Connect and new sharper design features.
      2021 Hero Maestro Edge
      Available in exciting new colors at Hero MotoCorp customer touch-points across the country, the Maestro Edge 125 is attractively priced at Rs. 72,250/- (Drum variant), Rs. 76,500/- (Disc variant) and Rs. 79,750 (Connected variant). All prices are Ex-Showroom, Delhi.
      Specifications & Features
      There would be no changes in terms of its specifications. It will be powered by a 124cc single-cylinder air-cooled motor that is capable of producing 9 bhp at 7,000rpm and peak torque of 10.4 Nm at 5,500rpm.
      This unit is paired with a V-Matic CVT gearbox. In terms of hardware, suspension duties are handled by telescopic forks upfront and a mono-shock at rear. Braking is carried out by drum brakes at both ends as standard with an option for a disc brake at front.
      2021 Hero Maestro Edge
      Other features on offer include an external fuel filler cap, under-seat USB charging, Hero’s Integrated Braking System and i3s engine start/stop system. Maestro Edge 125 is offered in three trims- standard, front disc and Stealth Black, the last one being an additional colour variant with a front disc. The scooter is offered in six standard colour options including Pearl Fadeless White, Matte Red, Matte Vernier Grey, Matte Techno Blue, Matte Brown, and Prismatic Purple.
      Malo Le Masson, Head of Strategy and Global Product Planning, Hero MotoCorp, said, “The Maestro Edge 125 has been a key player in the 125cc scooter segment. In this latest avatar, we have sharpened its ‘Edge’ further with LED Projector headlamp, Digital Speedometer, Turn-by-Turn Navigation and Bluetooth connectivity. This scooter has it all. These upgrades are part of our overall portfolio push to provide more technology and features to our customers.” More

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      Ola Electric Scooter 10 Colour Options Officially Revealed

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      Ola Electric Scooter ColoursThere could be significant demand for Ola electric scooter, as petrol prices touch new highs
      With multiple best-in-class and segment-first features, Ola electric scooter could provide a major boost to electric two-wheeler segment. Ola Electric has been executing its plans at a fast pace. Phase I of its plant in Tamil Nadu is expected to be completed soon.
      When all phases are complete, the manufacturing facility will be capable of producing 10 million units per year. In view of the huge capacity, it is apparent that Ola has plans to take its electric scooter to global markets as well.
      Bookings are now open for the scooter for Rs 499. Interested folks can visit Ola Electric website to place their booking. With its massive production capacity, it is hoped that customers won’t have to wait long to get delivery. Ola will not have a dealer network, and will be delivering their scooters direct to the home of the buyer.
      Ola electric scooter colours
      Ola electric scooter is based on Etergo Appscooter, which is manufactured by Netherlands-based Etergo BV. The company was acquired by Ola Electric last year in May. By using an existing product, Ola Electric has been able to significantly reduce its time to market. Required changes have been introduced for the scooter to make it suitable for Indian ride conditions and match user preferences.
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      It will be offered in a choice of 10 colour options, which have now been officially revealed. Focused on utility, Ola electric scooter has a sober design. Body panels are largely plain and don’t have any fancy graphics or other styling bits.
      The scooter can be best described as compact and cute. The latter comes largely from the droid-inspired front apron that has dual-LED headlamp setup. Integrated U-shaped tail lamp and turn indicators at the rear is another differentiating factor.
      Ola electric scooter specs and features
      Although details about battery pack and electric motor have not been revealed, Ola has said that its scooter will have segment-leading range. If we talk about rivals like Ather 450X, TVS iQube and Bajaj Chetak, all of these have claimed range of less than 100 km.
      We can also get an idea based on available information that Ola electric scooter can be charged to 50% in around 18 minutes. This adds 75km to the range. So, the full range at 100% charge could be around 150 km.
      Talking about features, Ola electric scooter is equipped with app-based keyless entry, full-LED lighting, disc brakes at the front, fast charging capability and biggest-in-class boot space. The scooter will also get a range of internet connected smart features.
      Ola is expected to be competitively priced, which will motivate more customers to switch to electric. With its advanced manufacturing facility, Ola should be able to reduce production costs and pass on the benefits to its customers. Price will be revealed at the time of launch. More

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      2021 Yamaha Fascino 125cc Launch Price Rs 70k – Gets Bluetooth Features

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      2021 Yamaha Fascino HybridYamaha Fascino 125 competes against the likes of Honda Activa 125, Hero Destini 125, Maestro Edge 125 and TVS NTorq 125
      Yamaha may not have an extensive range of scooters nor are they instant crowd pullers but like all machines from the Japanese bikemaker, they are reliable and easy to drive. The company recently updated Fascino 125 FI with some new features on board and now revealed the updated prices.
      The 125cc scooter is now offered at a starting price of Rs. 70,000 and goes up to Rs. Rs 76,530 (both prices ex-showroom) for the top-spec disc brake variant. Yamaha retails four variants of Fascino 125 namely Standard Drum brake, Dlx – Drum Brake, Standard – Disc Brake and Dlx – Disc Brake.
      It is offered in nine colour options in total including Vivid Red, Vivid Red Special, Matte Black Special, Suave Copper, Metallic Black, Cyan Blue, Cool Blue Metallic, Yellow Cocktail and Dark Matte Blue.
      Fascino Specs
      The scooter derives its power from a 125cc single-cylinder air-cooled fuel-injected motor that returns an output of 8 bhp at 6500rpm and a peak torque of 9.7 Nm at 5000rpm. While output figures might be very modest, at a nimble 99 kilos, the motor certainly does not feel any strain.
      2021 Yamaha Fascino Hybrid
      Suspension duties are handled by telescopic forks at front and a mono-shock at rear while anchorage is handled by a 190mm disc or a drum unit upfront, along with a drum at rear supported by CBS as standard. It rides on 12-inch front and 10-inch rear alloy wheels shod by 90-section front and 110-section rear tubeless tyres respectively.
      Features on offer
      As far as features go, the 125cc motor is equipped with Yamaha’s Blue Core technology which features a silent starter. Additionally, the scooter has recently been equipped with a hybrid technology featuring a Smart Motor Generator (SMG) System. The SMG acts as an electric motor to give a power assist when accelerating from a stop, thus, reducing insecurity caused by the wobble during start-outs during stop-and-go traffic or uphill climbs.
      The power assist system is cancelled three seconds after starting or when the throttle is cut back or when the engine rpm exceeds the prescribed level. This technology helps in conserving 16 percent more fuel. In addition, Yamaha is now offering a new digital instrument cluster that is compatible with Bluetooth enabled Yamaha Motorcycle Connect X app. This feature allows the rider to access a host of information such as Riding History, Locate My Vehicle, call and text alerts, etc.
      Other features include a multi-function key with seat opener function, a side-stand engine cut off, a foldable convenience hook, an optional under-seat USB charger, an LED headlamp (for top-spec variant only) and an idle start-stop system. However, it misses out on under-seat storage lighting. More

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      Audi e-tron Electric SUV Launch Price From Rs 1 Cr – Range 264 To 484 Kms

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      Audi e-tron electric SUV India launchAudi E-Tron will lock its horns with Mercedes Benz EQC and the upcoming Jaguar I-Pace
      Audi has launched the company’s first ever fully electric vehicle- E-Tron SUV in India. A total of 3 electric SUVs are on offer under the e-tron range. These are e-tron 50, e-tron 55 and e-tron Sportback 55. Price starts from Rs 1 crore and goes all the way to Rs 1.17 crore. All prices are ex-sh.
      These SUVs are currently being manufactured at the company’s facility in Brussels, Belgium and will be made available in India as a CBU product. Below are the detailed prices of the new Audi electric SUVs for India.

      Audi e-tron Electric
      Price (ex-sh)

      e-tron 50
      Rs 99.99 Lakh

      e-tron 55
      Rs 1.16 Cr

      e-tron Sportback 55
      Rs 1.17 Cr

      Exterior Styling
      In the front is a blanked out single-frame octagonal-shaped front grille in gray colour with vertical slats. It receives a pair of LED headlamps with Audi’s Matrix LED technology which are flanked by integrated DRLs on both ends. The SUV rolls on 20-inch 5-spoke alloy wheels and gets a sloping roofline.
      The exterior wing mirrors are probably the highlight of the car’s exterior which displays the rear image on an OLED screen placed between the dashboard and door panel using a small camera. Its rear end flaunts a pair of LED taillights connected by an illuminated stripe across the boot lid. Other notable highlights include a roof-mounted spoiler, a chrome-embellished diffuser plate and a shark-fin antenna.
      Audi e-tron Specs
      Interior & Features On Offer
      Interiors of the cabin are offered in multiple shades such as black, grey, beige and brown and expected to boast a plethora of technologies. The central console will feature two big digital display screens which house an infotainment system as well as wireless connectivity and a voice control system.
      Audi e-tron Specs
      Other notable features on offer include a 4-spoke steering wheel, a digital instrument cluster, a Bang & Olufsen audio system, ambient lighting, a 360-degree surround-view camera, four-zone climate control and a panoramic sunroof to mention a few.
      Performance & Specifications
      Being a fully electric powertrain, there is no shortage of performance in E-Tron. The base variant power output is 313 hp and 540 Nm. Mid and top variant delivers 408 hp and 664 Nm. Driving range is from 264 kms to 484 kms, depending on the variant.
      Audi e-tron Features
      Using a 15 kW DC fast charger, the battery could be replenished up to 80 percent in just 30 minutes. While regular home chargers of could take 8.5 hours and 4.5 hours respectively.
      Audi e-tron Features
      Mr. Balbir Singh Dhillon, Head of Audi India, said, “To ease the transition to electric mobility – we are offering several benefits and packages including after-sales, charging and ownership. To take it a step forward, we are also offering a best-in-class 3 year buyback. This is just the start of Audi India’s electric journey and you will hear from us very, very shortly on our next EV offering.” More

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      TVS Sales, Exports Breakup June 2021 – Apache, XL100, Jupiter, Ntorq

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      Image – The Bengal RiderDomestic two-wheeler sales of TVS Motor Company in June 2021 was 145,143 units as compared to 1,38,802 units in June 2020
      TVS Motor Company has registered 2,37,038 units of two-wheeler sales (domestic and exports) in June 2021 as against 1,83,967 units (domestic and exports) registered in the same month of 2020. In domestic market, the company registered a 4.57 percent YoY sales growth to 1,45,142 units sold in June 2021 as against 1,38,802 units sold in June 2020.
      Domestic Sales Breakup
      It was only the Apache and Sport models that noted increased sales while every other two wheeler in the company portfolio posted de-growth. Apache sales increased 112.64 percent YoY to 30,233 units in June 2021, up from 14,218 units sold in June 2020. The Apache holds a share of 20.83 percent. Domestic sales of TVS Sport surged 65.26 percent YoY to 10,755 unit in the past month, up from 6,508 units sold in June 2020.
      TVS XL, Ntorq, Radeon, Star City, Pep and all suffered de-growth while Zest and iQube added 2,274 units and 639 units respectively to June 2021 sales. This was the highest monthly sales reported by iQube till date.
      MoM sales increased 178.67 percent from 52,084 units sold in May 2021 to 1,45,143 units in June 2021. In this case it was positive growth seen across all models in the company portfolio with Apache, XL, Sport and Jupiter adding most to total sales.
      TVS Domestic Sales June 2021
      Apache sales increased 52.04 percent MoM from 19,885 units sold in May 2021 to 30,233 units sold in June 2021 while XL sales increased 403.11 percent to 35,897 in the past month from 7,135 units sold in May 2021. Zest and RR310 noted the highest percentage growth MoM at 345.88 percent and 668.29 percent respectively.
      TVS Exports Double in June 2021
      TVS Motor Company has reported a 103.47 percent YoY increase in exports while MoM exports dipped by 9.25 percent. The company exported 91,895 units in June 2021 as against 45,165 units shipped in June 2020. May exports had stood at 1,01,257 units
      TVS Star City 125 found most buyers in global market to the extent of 35,344 units shipped in June 2021 as against 18,002 units exported in June 2020. May exports had stood at 34,341 units. Second in line of exports was the Star City with 83.36 percent YoY growth at 31,177 units in June 2021 as compared to 17,003 units shipped in June 2020. In May, it was at 28,529 units relating to a 9.28 percent MoM growth.
      TVS Exports June 2021
      TVS Apache and Sport also reported good global sales on a YoY basis though MoM exports dipped. Victor exports however, surged in terms of MoM but dipped where YoY exports were concerned. TVS Wego, Jupiter and RR310 do not find much demand in global market. Even as demand in export market continues to meet with outstanding success, the current scenario has led to a scarcity in container availability which is adversely affecting overall export volumes. More

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      2022 Aston Martin Updates Include More Power for DB11, Name Changes

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      Aston Martin announced changes to its 2022 lineup, including an extra 25 horsepower for the V-8–powered DB11, which now makes 528 hp.The V-12–powered DB11 AMR is now just called the DB11, and the DBS drops the “Superleggera” name to simplify the lineup.Aston Martin revealed these changes alongside a new configurator, based on the same platform as the video game Fornite.Aston Martin has announced several changes to its 2022 lineup, revealing these updates in conjunction with an new configurator for its website. The biggest tweaks are for the DB11 grand tourer, which features an extra 25 horsepower from the the AMG-sourced 4.0-liter V-8 that now produces 528 horsepower. This allows the DB11 to reach a new claimed top speed of 192 mph, a five-mph increase. Aston Martin will also now let you spec the DB11 with optional Sports Plus seats, which provide extra bolstering should you decide to test out the extra horsepower. You can still get a DB11 with Aston Martin’s twin-turbo 5.2-liter V-12, but it has dropped AMR (Aston Martin Racing( acronym from its name. The DBS flagship, which features a more powerful version of that V-12, also gets a name change, losing the Superleggera suffix to simply become the Aston Martin DBS, like the DB9-based model from 2008.

      Aston Martin

      The DBS, along with the 2022 Vantage, gains new 21-inch wheel designs, while the DBX SUV adds optional 23-inch wheels, Sports Plus seats, and wireless charging. Aston Martin is also debuting a series of interior trim “environments” across its model range. Dubbed Create, Accelerate, Impulse, and Inspire, each setup includes a combination of materials, colors, and features centered around a specific design theme.

      All of these updates to the Aston Martin lineup can be found on the company’s new configurator, which is built on the Unreal Engine designed by Epic Games, which also underpins Fornite. The new configurator aims to simplify the customization process while providing even more ways for customers to visualize their design. Click here if you want to lose hours configuring your dream Aston Martin.
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      Remember the Toyota Prius C? Here's the New One

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      Toyota has released a new version of the Aqua hybrid hatchback, previously called the Prius C in the U.S.The Prius C was discontinued in America a few years ago and is unlikely to return.The new Japan-market Aqua offers all-wheel drive and a single-pedal function that uses the regenerative brakes to slow the car to a stop like many EVs do.Toyota’s Prius lineup in the U.S. used to include several distinct models but has now shrunk to include just the standard Prius and the Prius Prime plug-in-hybrid. But while the larger Prius V and the smaller Prius C disappeared from our shores years ago, the Prius C has continued on elsewhere in the world. It’s especially popular in Japan, where it’s known as the Aqua, and a redesigned version is set to go on sale in Toyota’s home market soon.

      Toyota

      The new Aqua looks far more modern than before both inside and out and rides on a new platform with a 2.0-inch longer wheelbase. Its gas-electric powertrain uses a 1.5-liter inline-four gasoline engine combined with electric motor-generators, and it’s available with either front- or all-wheel drive. A new system called Comfort Pedal is able to use the regenerative braking system to similar effect as found in many EVs; lifting off the gas pedal activates the regen to slow the car, meaning drivers won’t need to use the brake pedal as often.

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      Toyota

      We don’t expect to see the Prius C nameplate return to the U.S. market anytime soon, meaning the Aqua will remain a JDM-only oddity for the time being. But we may see the Comfort Pedal system or some of its styling elements on future U.S. models.
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      Semi-Autonomous Ford Escapes Available for Rides with Lyft by Late 2021

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      Ford, in partnership with Argo AI and Lyft, will add semi-autonomous Escape SUVs as a choice for users of Lyft’s ride-sharing service. The service will launch in Miami later this year and Austin, Texas, in 2022. Ford says it wants over 1000 cars in the fleet in the next five years. There will be safety drivers behind the wheel, and customers have the choice when using the Lyft app whether to select an autonomous ride from Ford. Lyft will soon offer semi-autonomous rides in select cities through a partnership with Ford and autonomous vehicle tech company Argo AI. The rides will be available first in Miami, Florida, starting later in 2021. Lyft users can choose whether or not they want a semi-autonomous ride when they use the ride-sharing service’s app. The point of this exercise is to begin commercially deploying autonomous vehicles on what will eventually be a large scale.

      Ford

      These still aren’t self-driving cars, though, as Ford says there will be safety drivers behind the wheel of these Escape crossovers equipped with Argo AI’s Self-Driving System (SDS) 360-degree lidar. The semi-autonomous rides will be offered in Austin, Texas, starting next year, and Ford says it hopes to have more than 1000 of these cars in the Lyft fleet over the next five years.

      Ford and Volkswagen jointly invested billions of dollars in Argo AI in 2019 to develop autonomous driving systems for their vehicles. Volkswagen plans to have Level 4 autonomy on its electric ID.Buzz van for commercial use by 2025. In addition, Toyota recently invested $400 million into Chinese autonomous vehicle tech company Pony.ai.

      Ford

      Ford retains ownership of the vehicles, while Argo AI supplies the technology and the safety drivers. As part of the deal, Argo AI will use data from Lyft to further develop its technologies, and Lyft will receive 2.5 percent of the common equity of Argo AI. Lyft recently sold its autonomous driving division to a subsidiary of Toyota. The company also has a partnership with autonomous company Motional and Hyundai to have fully autonomous cars on the Lyft network by 2023.
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