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MG Motor India started its operations in India last year with the Hector . The mid-size SUV turned out to be a big hit for the Chinese-owned British brand. Even after wearing a badge that had no proven history of reliability in our country, the MG Hector got the audience drooled with its capacity to offer more than the competition. The Hector boasted of hefty dimensions, came loaded with more features, and also had the option of powerful engines in comparison to its rivals. The icing on the cake was the pricing, which connected well with the price-conscious Indian buyers. Now in 2020, MG is all set to repeat this exercise, but this time it is rivalling the Toyota Fortuner, Ford Endeavour , and Mahindra Alturas G4. With what you ask, MG Gloster, we say. But, will it be able to repeat the same success story as its smaller sibling? We find it out in this review. MG Gloster Review – Exterior The MG Gloster looks massive! This is the first thing that comes to your mind when you look...

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) has finally marked its entry into the 300-350cc modern-classic segment with the Hness CB350. Built completely from the ground up, the motorcycle has been priced at Rs 1.9 lakh (ex-showroom). At this price point, the Honda Hness CB350 takes head-to-head against the Royal Enfield Classic 350 and Jawa motorcycles. Let’s take a look at their brief specifications based comparison. Honda Hness CB350 Vs Royal Enfield Classic 350 – Prices Honda’s new 350cc bike has been offered in two variants DLX and DLX Pro that will be sold via the brand’s premium Big Wing dealerships. Prices of the motorcycle start from Rs 1.90 lakh (ex-showroom). The RE Classic 350 comes in Single-Channel ABS and Dual-Channel ABS variants and multiple colour options. Its entry-level variant has been priced at Rs 1.61 lakh and the top-end model costs Rs 1.86 lakh (all, ex-showroom). That said, the Classic 350 is more affordable than Honda’s all-new Hness CB 350. Honda Hness...

Exact Honda CB350 price will be announced in the ‘first fortnight’ of October 2020. It will be sold in two variants DLX & DLX Pro. Honda had often revealed that it had interest in the Royal Enfield’s domain of products and it was working on bikes that could rival the Chennai based maker. And finally, […] The post Here is When Honda Will Announce Exact Price of Honda CB350 appeared first on BikeAdvice.in . from BikeAdvice.in https://ift.tt/348vScQ via IFTTT

Honda CB350 will be available for sale in the coming weeks. It is a retro classic roadster model and targets Royal Enfield’s customer base… Honda has officially revealed its best kept secret of current times. It has announced the unveiling of its H’Ness CB350 in the Indian market. The CB350 has been brought to the […] The post Breaking: Honda Announces WAR Against RE; CB350 Unveiled – To be Priced @ ~1.9L appeared first on BikeAdvice.in . from BikeAdvice.in https://ift.tt/3cHa0Jm via IFTTT

GaadiWaadi - Ford Equator will likely go on sale in Q1 2021 in China and it will be powered by a 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine making 221 horsepower The Equator is a seven-seater SUV from the Blue Oval exclusively for the Chinese market and it is manufactured under the Jiangling-Ford joint venture. The details of the premium SUV have been out including its performance numbers and dimensions and it will likely be unveiled in the coming months before going on sale in the first quarter of next year. Just as every other global auto giant, Ford has been looking to make a big impact in China with the country specific products as the sheer volume nature and the preference of the customers wanting to have a roomier cabin than usual are sorted out. The Equator does not fall out of place compared to the global range of SUVs from the American brand. It measures a length of 4,905 mm, width of 1,930 mm and stands 1,755 mm tall with a wheelbase length of 2,865 mm. The Equator will likely compe...

Triumph took the motorcycle industry by surprise when it unveiled the design prototype of the all-new Trident in August this year. The model was showcased at the London Design Museum and is a result of 4 years of hard work by a dedicated team at the company's global headquarters in the UK. Now, Triumph has released the first official images of the upcoming Trident and looking at the pictures it seems that the new motorcycle is in the final stages of testing. These are the first official images of the Triumph Trident. While the Triumph Trident in the official images wears camouflage, several key details of the motorcycle can still be deciphered. For example, there will be a circular full-LED headlamp with Triumph’s branding. The suspension duties will be handled by a pair of thick USD forks at the front, probably of Showa, and a rear monoshock. We also spot a circular instrument cluster which should be a fully-digital and fully-coloured unit and offer Bluetooth connectivity. ...

Recently, the MG Hector SUV was spotted near the carmaker’s Halol-based plant in Vadodara. The spotted model features a new front grille and larger, dual-tone 17-inch alloy wheels. As of now, there is no clarity whether it’s updated model or the diesel-automatic variant of the SUV. Currently, the Hector model lineup comes in five diesel manual, two petrol manual, three petrol automatic (DCT) and four petrol hybrid variants. Read – MG’s Next Car Will Be Cheaper Than Hector If launched, the MG Hector diesel automatic variant will be put up directly against the Tata Harrier. The latter comes with 168bhp, 2.0L Kryotec diesel engine and a 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox. It’s likely to be offered on the higher Smart and Sharp trims. The Hector diesel automatic variants are expected to be priced around Rs 1 lakh premium over their manual counterpart. At present, the diesel manual Smart and Sharp variants are available at Rs 16.49 lakh and Rs 17.88 lakh respectively. The Sharp d...

The all-new Honda CB350 H’ness is powered by a 350cc single-cylinder air-cooled motor. Will go against the likes of the Royal Enfield Classic 350 and the Benelli Imperiale 400. Features an LED Headlight, semi-digital instrument cluster, Bluetooth connectivity, and more from autoX https://ift.tt/3jgm1rD via IFTTT

It was earlier this month when Honda announced that it will launch a brand-new motorcycle in the Indian market. The Japanese brand’s latest offering will be a premium product that will be sold in the country by Honda Big Wing dealerships. Honda has finally launched the new H'ness CB 350 in India. As soon as Honda released the first teaser image of the new bike, several speculations started to emerge. Kudos to Honda for keeping things so well hidden behind the curtain that no one could really contemplate what this new premium motorcycle actually is. So, putting all the speculations and assumptions to an end, Honda has finally launched its latest model in India and it is called the Honda H’ness CB 350. The new Honda H’ness CB 350 is specifically designed for the Indian market. It comes equipped with a full-LED headlight which is accompanied by a retro-styled turn signal on either side. Other classic elements on the new H’ness CB 350 include a gorgeous fuel tank, rearview mirror...

Honda 2Wheelers has finally launched the much-awaited neo-retro styled motorcycle in the Indian market. Called the Honda Hness CB350, the new neo-retro styled roadster motorcycle will directly rival the Royal Enfield Classic 350 and the Jawa Classic. The new Hness CB350 is priced at Rs 1.90 lakh. The new motorcycle will be sold through Honda Big Wing dealerships. It is also the most affordable bike to be sold through this dealer network. It was speculated to be based on the Rebel 300 cruiser motorcycle; howwever, the new Hness CB350 looks like a completely new model ground up. The new Honda Hness CB350 is designed and developed for the Indian market. The new Honda Hness CB350 comes equipped with a circular single-pod instrument console with analogue counter and a small digital display. The instrument console has a small LCD which shows the real time mileage, average fuel economy, gear position, distance to empty and battery voltage. The instrument console also offers Bluetooth conne...

Last month, history was made as Royal Enfield participated in its first-ever American Flat Track competition in the Production Twins class. Representing the Chennai-based company at the event was Johnny Lewis who raced the 650 Twins-based Royal Enfield Twins FT and shocked the field by finishing 3rd in the semi-finals and an incredible 6th place in the main race. Now, Royal Enfield is ready to participate in its 2nd American Flat Track race that is scheduled to take place coming weekend at Dixie Speedway in Atlanta. Lewis has been working closely with the team to improve the performance of the Royal Enfield Twins FT. They have tested several new parts and setups in the motorcycle for this weekend’s event. The chassis continues to perform exceptionally well and certain improvements to the engine have also been made. Speaking about the Royal Enfield Twins FT and the upcoming race, Johnny Lewis, Moto Anatomy x Royal Enfield racer, said: We’ve been able to make positive steps forward...

The much-awaited new-gen Mahindra Thar 2020 will finally go on sale in the Indian market on October 2, 2020. On the same day, Mahindra will also start accepting bookings for the new lifestyle SUV. Ahead of the launch, the sales training document of the Mahindra has been leaked online. The sales training document reveals detail about the variants and the accessories list. The new Mahindra Thar 2020 will be introduced in 3 variants – LX, AX and AX (O). The company is also offering several accessories with the new Thar. The Mahindra Genuine accessories for the all-new Thar come in 4 different categories – Styling, Comfort & Convenience, Technology and Safety. Few of the accessories include claddings, chrome kit, body decal, alloys, front DRL and fog lamps, seat cover, steering cover, floot mats, magnetic sunshade, vibe speaker upgrade, amplifier & subwoofer, pioneer audio system, body covers, scuff plates, remote lock key and others. Also See – Mahindra Thar 5-Door Variant – What...

After doing extensive testing of the upcoming BS6 models of the G 310 R and G 310 GS , BMW Motorrad is now ready to introduce the motorcycles in the Indian market. The world-renowned German brand has announced that it will launch the new G 310 R and G 310 GS bikes in India on 8 October . Both the new G 310 R and G 310 GS will be launched in India on 8 October. Considering the current health situation in the country because of Covid-19, BMW Motorrad will conduct a digital event for the launch of the BS6 G 310 Twins. The live telecast of the show will be broadcasted on the company’s social media channels from 11 am onwards. BMW Motorrad started accepting the pre-bookings for the BS6 G 310 R and G 310 GS from 1 September. Interested customers can make a reservation either by visiting a dealership or online via the company’s official website. The token amount has been set at INR 50,000. BMW Motorrad will start the deliveries of the new G 310 Twins from 10 October. Thanks to the se...

First introduced in 2016, the current-gen Toyota Innova Crysta is already 4 years old and is set to receive a mid-life facelift. The company has recently introduced the Fortuner facelift in select South Asian markets. Now, the Japanese automaker will soon introduce the 2021 Toyota Innova facelift. The Toyota Fortuner facelift has recently been spotted testing on the Indian markets. The updated model has all-new front fascia with new LED headlamps, grille and bumper. Similar changes will be made to the facelifted Innova Crysta. The MPV could also receive new tail-lamps and freshly designed alloys. Ahead of the debut, the 2021 Toyota Innova facelift has been leaked online via 3D model. Inside the cabin, the Toyota Innova facelift will have a larger and improved touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The MPV is also expected to feature wireless charging, 360 degree camera and electrically adjustable front seats. Engine options for the 2021 Toyota Innov...

Japanese automaker, Honda has started testing the new-gen Honda Civic. For the first time, the log files of the new Civic have been leaked on the web. The new model is scheduled to be unveiled in the second quarter of 2021. The leaked images reveal the styling of the Civic Turbo hatchback. The new-gen Honda Civic will have more square lines, which seems inspired by the new Fit on the front. The grille is slightly smaller, which give more importance to the upper section that connects the two headlamps. The pictures suggest that this part is finished in chrome, while the Fit/Jazz has body colour finish for the bar. The Civic Turbo has thinner, trapezoidal shaped headlamps, and this also removed the angular edges near the wheel housings. The all-new bumper accommodates large air-intake and fog lamp enclosures. Also See – New-gen Honda Civic Sedan Spied On the sides, the new-gen Honda Civic has longer front to achieve more balance. The rear design retains the fastback look with bigger r...

GaadiWaadi - A test mule of the upcoming MG Hector facelift is spied in Vadodara, Gujarat, and it features a few subtle differences over the current model The MG Hector was launched in India last year in July, and it received a very warm reception initially by  Indian buyers. In fact, the initial response was so overwhelming, that MG had to temporarily halt bookings! After a while though, Hector’s sales figures started to decline. Now, it seems like the company is looking to revive the Hector with a minor facelift. A test model of the MG Hector was recently spied in Vadodara, with a few subtle aesthetic changes. At the front of the car, we see a new mesh design for the grille. That said, the chrome outlining on the grille, the vertically split headlamps design, the front bumper, etc., are all the same as before. At the sides, we see a new set of 17-inch dual-tone alloy wheels. Other than that, the side profile of the car is completely unchanged. The rear section, the only dif...

GaadiWaadi - The mid-size SUV segment will be crowded over the next 18 to 20 months with new models and here we have listed 7 of them The arrival of Kia Seltos last year has really opened eyes for many manufacturers as the true potential of the mid-size SUV was clearly witnessed. The Hyundai Creta set the tone by regularly averaging more than 10,000 unit sales monthly and the scenario did not change for long until the Seltos arrived to turn the tables around in its favour. The segment has got really tightened up in recent years as more carmakers are trying to grab a pie and over the next couple of years Skoda, Ford, Mahindra, Volkswagen, Honda, Maruti Suzuki, Toyota, and Jeep are waiting to enter the fray. Here we have listed the slew of upcoming 7 mid-size SUVs: 1. Skoda Kamiq The Kamiq is the smallest SUV from Skoda globally and it has been well-received since its debut. Over the last few months, we have seen auto majors taking advantage of the relaxation in homologation rules...