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When the Urbanaut was first showcased, it didn’t quite look as realistic. Of course, the mockup isn’t that far off from something you might see in a sci-fi movie either.
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Starting with an updated BMW R 1250 GS and going up to an all-new generation of KTM RC390s, here’s what the world of motorcycles looks like in the month of July.
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The company has launched Model S Plaid, a high-performance version of its Model S in June, starting at $129,990, aiming to reignite interest in the nearly decade-old sedan.
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With the gradual easing of the COVID-19 related restrictions and lockdowns across key markets in the country, the company witnessed a strong rebound in the month of June, the company said in a statement.
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The company exported 1,241 units last month as compared with 385 units in May.
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The brand sold 8,549; 5,963 and 503 units of the Seltos, Sonet and Carnival, respectively, last month.
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Four electric scooters will be launched in mid-August while the bikes will make their way to showrooms in December.
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The electric scooter is powered by a 4.4kW electric motor mated to a 2.25kWh Lithium-ion battery pack and is capable of doing 0 to 40 km/h in 4.2 seconds along with a range of 75 km
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All companies report strong consumer enquiry levels and equally good booking numbers.
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Aside from just the engines, the Mahindra XUV700 will come loaded up with segment leading features. Things like dual-screen infotainment system, adaptive headlamps, flush door handles and even ADAS based driving aids.
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Sales of mini cars, comprising Alto and S-Presso, rose to 17,439 units in June as against 4,760 units in May this year.
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The centre in Spain is Bajaj’s attempt at garnering European engineering talent, on the lines of its rivals Hero MotoCorp and Royal Enfield. Brazil’s two-wheeler market is the largest in Latin America, and the eighth-largest in the world. It is dominated by Japanese heavyweight Honda
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The funding will be used towards consolidating its market position, strengthening its technology platform and expanding customer offerings, it said.
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There is enough evidence to show that lockdowns create massive economic uncertainty; threaten the livelihood of daily workers and the poor; prompt needless urban-to-rural migration; and sharply accentuate fears in an already fearful milieu. That will be an unmitigated disaster, the company said
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Ki Mobility Solutions would raise funds to the tune of Rs 85 crore from Pratithi Investment Trust represented by trustee and Infosys co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan and SeaLink Capital Partners (SCP).
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Hyundai, Kia, Tata Motors, MG and Mahindra & Mahindra offer diesel engine options alongside petrol engines.
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The 500 acre land will be capable of handling everything about the manufacturing process from battery, welding, general assembly to even painting and testing.
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The Skoda Kushaq is based on the company’s Vision IN concept that was showcased last year and in terms of design, does wander far.
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The company has also started accepting Kushaq's bookings but the deliveries will commence from July 10, 2021.
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The new video released on the company’s YouTube channel teases what Mahindra is calling a skyroof.
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Bajaj has run out of new launches for a while now. Sure, there is the upcoming Pulsar 250, but talk on that subject has cooled significantly and we are still waiting for news around.
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Here is a complete look at what else made headlines in the auto space during the week
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Only three units of Vantage Roadster A3 will ever be produced. The model was commissioned by Aston Martin’s oldest retailer HWM in partnership with their bespoke Q division.
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Battery power vs Hydrogen power: which is likely to win the EV sweepstakes?
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Both Ashok Leyland and CV market leader Tata Motors have decided to reduce the level of discounting in the market and pursue profitable growth.
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Ashok Leyland will not invest in any new factory. Instead, it would focus on debottlenecking its plants to improve efficiency.
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The new range of tyres offers numerous benefits like precise steering control and cornering stability, Ceat Tyres said. The tyres offer superior braking, low in-cabin noise and a comfortable drive, it added.
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Besides the three existing models -- Magnus, Magnus Pro and Zeal -- the company is planning two product launches every year. The company is also in talks with various e-commerce players to custom-build e-vehicles.
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Gujarat is officially the state with the most affordable electric vehicles. What does its EV policy hold for customers and manufacturers?
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These are similar to employee stock options (ESOP) but are considered as a reward unlike ESOP which are part of the compensation package.
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Butschek who had informed his desire to relocate to Germany at the end of the contract for personal reasons will continue to be a consultant for Tata Motors till March 31, 2022
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The new F1 car’s changes, just like renderings seen earlier, include a lowered nose and a more simplified aerodynamic structure. The wings have been altered to be a little more aggressive.
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The new bike will sport the same engine as the Pan America, a 1,250cc Revolution Max engine. The engine on the Pan America has already been extensively reviewed internationally and if that is anything to go by, the same engine tuned for sport could spell lots of fun on the streets.
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Currently, there is no indication on the exact prices, but it is expected to be across all of the Hero’s scooters and motorcycles.
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The incentives offered by Gujarat are similar to those offered by Bihar but higher than Delhi, Maharashtra and Kerala
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The test was conducted in Australia under the supervision of the country’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority.
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The challenges for component manufacturers will be further compounded by the sharp increase in commodity prices, which are generally passed through to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) with a lag of 3-6 months, ICRA noted.
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There is the Mahindra XUV500 as well, but seeing as how the XUV700 is slated for launch soon, we will skip this one for now.
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This particular Supra was built by Eddie Paul, owner of E.P. Industries and was driven by Walker in the first two instalments of the F&F series.
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Powering the FZ-X is the same 149cc single-cylinder engine as the standard FZ bikes. This produces 12.4 PS of maximum power and 13.3 Nm of peak torque and comes mated to a five-speed gearbox.
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Most of the design has been kept under wraps, quite literally in the teaser, but there some minor details we can make out.
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The companies aim to set up a research and development centre in Sweden that will begin operations in 2022, and start a gigafactory in Europe with a potential capacity of up to 50 gigawatt hours (GWh) per year in 2026.
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This will be the second round of price increase by the Delhi-based company in this financial year. The maker of Swift and Baleno had raised prices by around 1.6 percent in the April-June quarter
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Company sees retail sales and enquiries growing by more than two times in June, compared to May. Enquiries for June 2021 have already hit the June 2020 levels. There is a strong surge in retail demand from the western region.
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Here is a complete look at what made headlines during the week in the auto space
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Launch of new models, low interest rates for car loans and growing preference for personal mobility because of the pandemic has helped demand bounce back and prompted leading companies Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai to ramp up production.
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Carmakers that saw nearly a decade of Indian sales growth wiped out in 2020 are expecting a bounce back in demand this year. But it is likely to be led by small, affordable cars - a sector dominated by homegrown leader Maruti Suzuki and rival Hyundai - rather than the premium models churned out by most foreign manufacturers, industry executives and analysts say.
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The country's second largest passenger vehicle maker is looking to further consolidate its position in the fast-growing SUV segment with the introduction of Alcazar which comes with six and seven seat configurations.
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The Yamaha FZ-X will compete against the Bajaj Pulsar, TVS Apache, Suzuki Gixxer SF and the Honda Unicorn
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In a sea of SUVs, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class remains a limousine for the ages and a celebration of cardom
