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Speculative Royal Enfield Hunter spy pics are now coming in thick and fast. It takes some inspiration from Triumph Street Twin… Royal Enfield has planned an aggressive product launch-spree to arrest the recent decline in its sales. While one of the models – the Meteor 350 has been leaked extensively (it is coming very soon) […] The post RE’s Mysterious Motorcycle Snapped Again; HUNTER…? appeared first on BikeAdvice.in . from BikeAdvice.in https://ift.tt/3jtf0Dz via IFTTT

The oldest continuous-production motorcycle manufacturer in the world, Royal Enfield has announced that it has delivered a total of 1000 motorcycles in Kerela on the festival of Onam. Royal Enfield has 59 dealer stores and 25 studio stores in Kerela. On the auspicious day of Onam, the Chennai-based company delivered 1000 Royal Enfield bikes to the customers across the entire state through its stores. The motorcycles included Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 , Bullet, and more. Royal Enfield’s current product line-up in India consists of the 650 Twins, Bullet, Classic , and Himalayan . Soon, there will be a new motorcycle added to this list and that is going to be the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 . The launch of the Thunderbird successor is due for many months now. It is being speculated that Royal Enfield will finally introduce the all-new Meteor 350 next month. The Royal Enfield Meteor 350 will be the company’s first motorcycle to be based on its  all-new 350cc platform which consists

Jeep has planned a range of new SUVs for the Indian market that are slated to hit roads in a couple of years. The American carmaker will foray into the sub-4 meter SUV, mid-size SUV and 7-seater premium SUV segments. Besides this, the Jeep Compass will receive a mid-life update sometime next year. We have seen multiple spy pictures of the 2021 Jeep Compass and Jeep Grand Compass 7-seater SUV revealing their interesting details. The latest digital rendering of both models, based on their spy images, preview their possible design. The rendered 5-seater Compass facelift carries a more pronounced 7-slot grille and revised front bumper. The headlamps look sharper than before. Unlike the current model, the updated one has separate fog lamp assembly and turn indicators. No changes are visible at the side and rear profile. Talking about the 2021 Jeep Grand Compass, the 7-seater SUV shares most of its design bits with the Jeep Grand Commander. Though, the alloy wheels with dual-tone finish

BMW G310 BS6 bookings can be done either at the dealerships or online. The new models will also come with few minor cosmetic updates… German automobile manufacturer – BMW Motorrad has announced that it is soon going to launch the Bharat Stage 6 compliant versions of its popular motorcycles – G310 R and G310 GS […] The post 2020 BMW G310 R & G310 GS BS6 Teased; Bookings Open Tomorrow appeared first on BikeAdvice.in . from BikeAdvice.in https://ift.tt/32IAA03 via IFTTT

GaadiWaadi - Yamaha recorded 49,989 units in July 2020 as against 47,918 units during the same period last year with 4.3 per cent sales increase in India Yamaha Motor India was the only volume-based two-wheeler manufacturer in the country to record positive sales growth in July 2020 as 49,989 units were registered against 47,918 units during the corresponding period last year with 4.3 per cent Year-on-Year sales increase. It had a market share of 3.90 per cent – 0.73 per cent more compared to July 2019. The Japanese manufacturer has the Fascino, Ray ZR and FZ as its top-selling models in India in recent times, and the trio did help in the brand posting a decent sales growth last month. Yamaha was one of the first manufacturers to make their domestic range BSVI compliant and only recently the FZ25 and FZ-S 25 gained the necessary compliance. The Fascino was the second most sold scooter within Yamaha’s range last month as 11,584 units were recorded against 12,984 units during the s

GaadiWaadi - Kia Seltos’ safety features include a blind-view monitor, front and rear parking sensors, 360-degree camera, 6 airbags, VSM, ABS with EBD, Brake Assist, ESC, HAC and rear disc brakes The Seltos was launched as Kia Motors’ first product in the Indian market in August 2019, which means that the car has completed a year in the country. In its first year, the Seltos has gone on to become one of the most popular SUVs in the entire Indian market, and its popularity only seems to grow with time. The secret to Seltos’ immense success is probably the fact that the car is a complete package. Whether its looks, equipment list, powertrain and gearbox options, or even the safety features – the Seltos excels in all departments. Given the fact that safety has today become one of the most important factors that one considers while buying a new car, Kia Motors has certainly not compromised in terms of safety tech on offer. However, safety features alone aren’t enough, and a car’s bui

The Maruti Suzuki ARENA retail channel was introduced in India in 2017 to provide a digitised, seamless, and connected car buying experience to the young, dynamic and tech-savvy customers. Over the years, the Maruti Suzuki ARENA has grown tremendously and expanded its network with 745 showrooms across the nation. Today, the Maruti Suzuki ARENA has completed 3 years of service in the country. Today, the Maruti Suzuki ARENA has completed 3 years of service in the country. Speaking on the success of the Maruti Suzuki ARENA retail channel, Mr Shashank Srivastava, Executive Director (Marketing & Sales), Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said: Maruti Suzuki ARENA was launched after listening to and meeting the expectations of a modern, dynamic, and young audience. Celebrating its third anniversary today fills all of us with great pride as it marks a transformation of our network and is a testimony of our commitment to customer satisfaction - the single-largest motivation behind our expa

Mahindra Thar off-road SUV has always been a popular choice among enthusiasts. With the generation change, the model will serve wider audience with its lifestyle centric design and features. The new Mahindra Thar made its debut on 15 th August, and its official launch is slated to happen on 2 nd October. We have reported that the carmaker is also considering the 5-door version of the Thar for the Indian market. While we have seen the new Thar 5-door rendering, a latest one imagined it as a “Police Highway Patrol” car. Isn’t it interesting, han! Painted in black shade, the new Thar Police edition features protective guards with coloured lights fitted on the top. The retro-style circular headlamps, new Wrangler-inspired grille, fog lamp assembly and pronounced hood are exactly similar to the second-generation Thar. You can also notice the coloured auxiliary lights fitted on the roof top. The rear seat windows have steel net covering enhancing its rugged looks. The special graphics on

Tata Motors has officially announced to launch 2 new SUVs – the Gravitas and the HBX micro SUV in the country before the end of this financial year. Not just new products, the homegrown automaker will also introduce special editions and new variants of the existing range. It is expected that Tata Motors will soon update the popular Nexon SUV line-up. The company has released couple of teasers with tagline “You are coming closer to experience the adventures of the #NexLevel”. The exact details are yet to be announced, but it is believed that Tata Motors could introduce a new special variant or the dual-clutch automatic version of the Nexon. View this post on Instagram You are coming closer to experience the adventures of the #NexLevel. Keep following! . . #AllNewNexon #NexLevel #SUV #NewForever #TataMotors A post shared by Tata Nexon (@tatanexonofficial) on Aug 30, 2020 at 10:30pm PDT In fact, Tata Nexon DCT has already been spotted mu

GaadiWaadi - The mystery Mahindra SUV could be the replacement for the KUV100 as it will more likely rival Maruti Suzuki S-Presso and Tata HBX After months of spy shots, Mahindra & Mahindra officially unveiled the new generation Thar a few weeks ago and it will go on sale on October 2. To be offered in three variants, Mahindra has upgraded the interior and added new technologies to make the off-roader more of a lifestyle product as it has transitioned from being a bare basic go-anywhere vehicle. In a rather unusual fashion, a mystery SUV from Mahindra has been spotted on the new Thar’s advert titled “Built to Explore the Impossible | The All-New Thar”. The Thar’s off-roading prowess was showcased in the video alongside slalom, deep water, gravel and wet weather but around 45 seconds when an aerial shot of the Thar was shown, a test mule of a new SUV could be clearly seen on the top left-hand corner. Having spoken extensively of the new Mahindra Thar, let us examine what it co

Honda is one of the largest two-wheeler manufacturers in the world. It has its establishments in numerous countries. From litre-class sportbikes to 100cc scooters, the Japanese company has a wide range of products to offer. Being a teaser image, the picture only reveals a silhouette of the front end of the vehicle. In India, Honda is among the leading companies in the scooter segment thanks to the Activa and Dio . Similarly, it sells scooters in other Asian markets including China. Now, it seems that Honda wants to expand its product portfolio for the region. Wuyang-Honda China has released a teaser image of an all-new scooter. Being a teaser image, the picture only reveals a silhouette of the front end of the vehicle. Going by the looks of the LED DRLs, Honda seems to have gone ahead with an aggressive and sporty design for its upcoming scooter. We are also expecting it to have dual LED headlamps. The teaser image of the new Honda scooter says, “What’s New about Xtreme?”, with

The Chennai-based bikemaker is ready to bring in its all-new 350cc motorcycle – the Royal Enfield Meteor 350. While the company hasn’t yet revealed its launch date, a latest media report claims that it will arrive in late September (possibly between 25 th – 30 th ),2020. The RE Meteor, which is essentially the successor of the Thunderbird 350 X, will be offered in three variants – Fireball, Stellar and Supernova . The Fireball (Yellow and Red) and Stellar (Matte Black, Metallic Gloss Red and Metallic Gloss Blue) trims will come in a choice of monotone shades, the fully-loaded Supernova trim will be available in dual-tone Brown and Blue colours. Interestingly, the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 will be the brand’s first model to receive tripper navigation system as standard along with the Bluetooth connectivity . Features such as machined alloy wheels, chrome indicators, wind screen and premium seat finishes will be reserved for the top-end trim. The bike will be riding on 100/90-19 front

GaadiWaadi - Tata Nexon DCT could sit at the top of the range upon arrival and is expected to be offered only with the petrol engine Tata Motors introduced the facelifted version of the Nexon earlier this year alongside the updated Tiago, Tigor, the all-new Altroz and Nexon EV as all came out at a similar period in time. The homegrown manufacturer has tasted success with the Nexon compact SUV ever since it went on sale in late 2017 but the competition has steadily increased over the last three years. To its credit, Tata debuted the Kraz edition of the Nexon to attract more customers while the facelifted version was launched in less than a year and half since the original model came to the fore. This is to keep things fresh for customers and the strategy has certainly worked for the compact SUV as well as other volume-based entry-level models. The highly competitive sub-four-metre SUV segment is seeing the arrival of new rivals on consistent basis as the Kia Sonet and Toyota Urban

The automatic variant of the Mahindra XUV500 Diesel was discontinued when the company updated the SUV’s line-up to meet the Bharat Stage 6 emission standards. Now, Mahindra has reintroduced the XUV500 Diesel AT in the BS6 avatar. The BS6 Mahindra XUV500 Diesel AT is available in 3 variants with prices starting at INR 15.65 lakh*. All the 3 variants of the BS6 Mahindra XUV500 Diesel AT are INR 1.21 lakh costlier than their manual counterparts. Powering the BS6 Mahindra XUV500 Diesel is a 2.2-litre mHawk diesel engine which is capable of pumping out 155 hp and 360 Nm. The oil-burner is mated to 6-speed torque converter sourced from Aisin. The transmission comes with a creep function and a sequential manual mode. BS6 Mahindra XUV500 Diesel AT Price Following is a detailed variant-wise price table of the BS6 XUV500 Diesel AT: BS6 Mahindra XUV500 Diesel AT Variant Price* W7 AT INR 15.65 lakh W9 AT INR 17.36 lakh W11 (O) AT INR 18.88 lakh All the 3 variants o

The 2021 model year of the Kia Seltos has secured a 5-star rating at the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) crash tests in the US. The model achieved top safety ratings in vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-pedestrian front crash prevention. The ratings were given for two trims – S (O)/S (O) turbo and EX (O). The Seltos provided good protection for the driver’s head, neck, chest, hip/thigh and lower leg. The compact SUV’s bodyshell was said to be good as well. Read – Kia Sonet Offers More Mileage Than Hyundai Venue After the frontal crash test, the dummy’s position shows that the driver’s survival space was maintained in relation to the door frame, instrument panel and steering wheel. The frontal and side curtain airbags opened timely and kept the head from coming close to any tough structure or object. The Seltos’ roof strength was also rated as good. However, its headlights rating for 3 different variations – Low-beam, high-beam and high beam assist – was poor. The visibili

Groupe PSA is all set to launch its first product – the Citroen C5 Aircross in the Indian market. This will be an import model and will be positioned as a premium SUV to rival Honda CR-V and the Hyundai Tucson. However, Citroen has already started working on locally developed products. We informed you earlier that Citroen will start rolling out locally developed cars in the country from the second half of 2021. The company plans to launch 3 new locally developed cars including a sub-4 meter SUV, a sedan and a B-segment hatchback by 2023. Codenamed C21, the upcoming Citroen compact SUV will be launched in the second half of 2021. In fact, the SUV has been spotted testing for the first time in India . If media reports are to be believed, the sub-4 meter SUV could be called the Citroen C3 Sporty. The new compact SUV will be based on the simplified version of the new CMP (Common Modular Platform), which currently underpins the Peugeot 208. The hatchback and the sedan will also be based

Kia Motors has recently revealed the production version of the Sonet compact SUV, which is scheduled to be launched in September 2020. The SUV has received positive response from buyers as it recorded over 6,500 bookings in a single day. With this SUV, Kia Motors entered into the highly competitive sub-4 meter SUV segment currently dominated by Maruti Vitara Brezza, Hyundai Venue, Tata Nexon and the Mahindra XUV300. In this article, we compare the engine specifications, key features and other details of the new Kia Sonet and the Tata Nexon. Kia Sonet Vs Tata Nexon Price – The Tata Nexon compact SUV is currently one of the most affordable SUVs in its category. The petrol range starts at Rs 6.95 lakh and goes up to Rs 11.20 lakh, while the diesel costs between Rs 8.45 lakh and Rs 12.70 lakh (ex-showroom). Also See – Kia Sonet Vs Hyundai Venue – The Kia Sonet is equipped with segment-leading features and multiple engine-gearbox combinations. It is likely to be priced somewhere between

BMW Motorrad has released a couple of teaser images of the upcoming BS6 model of the G 310 R . The company has also announced that the official pre-bookings of the BS6 BMW G 310 R and G 310 GS will commence from tomorrow, i.e., 1 September. Both the updated motorcycles will be launched in India very soon. India will be the first market to receive the two new motorcycles. The BS6 BMW G 310 R teaser images reveal that the new bike will have a red frame and full-LED headlight. The new headlight will feature a horizontal LED DRL in the middle similar to that of the  BMW F 900 R . BMW Motorrad has also used newly designed LED blinkers. While the body panels of the BS6 G 310 R are hidden in the teaser pictures, based on the earlier spy shots , the company has implemented some changes in them as well. Just like the BS6 BMW G 310 R, its adventure sibling, the G 310 GS will also feature similar updates. As per the earlier report , some BMW dealerships already started accepting pre-booking

GaadiWaadi - Royal Enfield concept KX based bobber has been spotted testing in the open and here are the five key things we have figured out Royal Enfield has been testing a flurry of new motorcycles on public roads and the first of the long lineup will be the Thunderbird 350 replacing Meteor 350, likely scheduled to go on sale in September. The company has enjoyed tremendous success with the 650 Twins over the last nearly two years and it will be expanding its flagship range in the coming years. The brand hosted the global debut of the Concept KX at the 2018 EICMA and it received positive response amongst the show-goers and media. However, the timeline of the production model’s arrival was left in obscurity. A recent set of spy images indicate that Royal Enfield is indeed working on a bobber and judging by the prototype’s looks, it could be launched towards the end of 2021. Here are the five key things we would like you to know about the flagship bobber. 1. USD Forks: The test