Aprilia RS 457 vs Kawasaki Ninja 400: Affordable twin-cylinder sports bike comparo
Source Credit: Sahil Kukreja, The Times of India
The Aprilia RS 457 has finally made its much-awaited Indian debut today as the company's smallest motorcycle in the country. While still a niche product, the Aprilia RS 457 caters to the growing demand of accessible motorcycles from big bike manufacturers, and will directly face competition from one specific product - the Kawasaki Ninja 400.
Check out this specifications and price comparison between the two faired sportbikes -
Engine specs
The Aprilia RS 457 makes use of a 457 cc liquid-cooled twin-cylinder engine producing 47 hp of maximum power, mated to a 6-speed gearbox. Torque output is yet to be revealed.
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Ola Electric eyes IPO filing by end-Oct in expedited listing plan-sources
India's Ola Electric plans to file regulatory papers for its up to USD 700 million IPO before the end of October as the e-scooter maker fast-tracks its listing move, three people with direct knowledge said.
Dynamo Alpha, Smiley, Infinity, VX1 electric scooters launched: Offers up to 200 km range
Dynamo Electric recently launched its Alpha, Smiley, Infinity, VX1, RX1 and RX4 electric scooters in the Indian market. The company has showcased these high-speed and low-speed e-scooters at EV India Expo 2023 in the India Expo Centre, Greater Noida.
MotoGP Bharat 2023: Former world champion Loris Capriossi takes Ola electric scooter for a spin on BIC tracks
The Ola Diamondhead comes with a diamond-shaped panel at the front, which paved the way for the nomenclature. The diamond panel gets a sleek LED strip, while the actual LED headlamp sits beneath the beak. The concept sportsbike was showcased as a semi-faired model.
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Battery of electric two-wheeler explodes while charging in Delhi. Here what causes EV fires and safety tips
The battery of an e-scooter exploded at a shop in south Delhi's CR Park area, according to reports.
StrideOne in talks to acquire EV tech startup MoEVing
StrideOne Capital Pvt. Ltd, the non-banking financial company (NBFC) set up by the founders of venture debt fund Strides Venture Partners, is in talks to acquire MoEVing Urban Technologies Ltd, the operator of the electric vehicle (EV) tech startup MoEVing, said two people aware of the development, seeking anonymity.
Modulus Alternatives infuses INR 105 crore in Shivam Autotech, commits total investment of INR 150 crore
Private credit platform Modulus Alternatives Investment Managers Ltd on Wednesday said it has infused INR 105 crore in transmission gear and shafts maker Shivam Autotech as part of its commitment to invest INR 150 crore in the company. The proceeds of the investment will be utilised for both growth and working capital, Modulus Alternatives said in a statement.
Micron set to break ground for chip unit
New Delhi: Micron Technology is scheduled to break ground for its semiconductor testing and assembly plant in Gujarat’s Sanand on Saturday, barely three months after the US chipmaker announced its intent to set up the unit.
Via Terra Austin riding jeans review: The comfortable side of biking
Armoured motorcycle riding jeans have become popular in India and for a customer looking for a pair, the choices are many across the price range. However, the more affordable options don’t have adequate protection, or the ones with good armour cost too much. For some, they don’t mind shelling out money for good protective gear – which is the right way to do it – while others are in search of good gear at a reasonable price.
All charged up: India’s battery storage plans
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India’s crude oil imports slip to 10-month low in August 2023
Crude oil imports by India, the world’s third largest importer of the most critical fossil fuel, declined by almost 4 per cent M-o-M to 18.73 million tonnes (mt) in August largely due to production cuts by Russia and autumn refinery maintenance. However, imports last month were higher on an annual basis by more than 6 per cent from 17.64 mt in August 2022.
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💸 Finance & Insurance
Kinetic Green partners SBI to provide affordable finance schemes for electric three-wheelers in North India
Kinetic Green Energy and Power Solutions, a leading manufacturer of electric two- and three-wheelers has partnered State Bank of India (SBI), Chandigarh Circle to offer financing on its electric three-wheeler range in the North Indian market.
Euler Motors collaborates with SIDBI for EV financing
Euler Motors has announced a collaboration with the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) for the visionary “Mission 50K-EV4ECO” program, aimed at catalysing the entire EV value chain. This strategic partnership aims to revolutionize the electric vehicle financing segment, strengthen the electric mobility ecosystem, and pave the way for a sustainable future.
How to transfer no claim bonus of motor insurance policy to a new vehicle
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📖 Magazines News
Volkswagen confirms three-row Tayron SUV for global markets
Source Credit: Autocar India
Volkswagen has confirmed the development of an all-new, three-row SUV as a successor to the Tiguan AllSpace, which will be retired after its current generation. This, as we have exclusively reported, will be sold as the 'Tayron' in India and other parts of the world, except the USA, where it will retain the ‘Tiguan’ moniker due to its popularity.
Kia Seltos GTX+ (S), X-Line (S) launched to combat supply constraints
Source Credit: Autocar India
Kia India has added two more variants to the recently launched Seltos facelift – the GTX+ (S) and X-Line (S) priced at Rs 19.39 lakh and Rs 19.59 lakh (ex-showroom), respectively.
Citroen C3 Aircross price, variants explained
Source Credit: Autocar India
Citroen have launched the C3 Aircross with an indicative pricing starting from Rs 9.99 lakh. With this launch, the French marque aims to take on the likes of the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara. The C3 Aircross is available with a 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder turbo-petrol engine that produces 110hp with 190Nm of torque, and comes mated to a 6-speed manual transmission only. We explain all the C3 Aircross' trims along with their prices and features list.
New Volkswagen Tiguan officially revealed
Source Credit: Autocar India
The third-gen Volkswagen Tiguan has been finally revealed after a series of online leaks. The new SUV will go on sale overseas next year and has been comprehensively restyled and re-engineered, according to Volkswagen.
Mahindra XUV300 sees a marginal price cut for some variants
Source Credit: Autocar India
Mahindra has unveiled fresh prices for the XUV300, with most trim levels seeing a marginal price drop. The XUV300 line-up currently gets a total of five variants and three engine options mated to either a manual or an AMT transmission.
Jeep Compass 4x2 AT review: Doubling down
Source Credit: Autocar India
Jeep has built its reputation around its off-road capability, and true to its DNA, every Jeep comes with a 4x4 option. However, does every Jeep owner in India desire the capability to conquer cliffs and ford rivers? Not quite. That’s why Jeep has a 4x2 option for those who want the Jeep cred but without venturing far from paved roads, and without the added cost. But, in what can be best termed as a product planning goof-up, Jeep axed the Compass 1.4 turbo-petrol 4x2 auto, leaving the pricier 4x4 diesel as the sole automatic offering in the Compass range.
Ather to launch two new e-scooters by March 2025
Source Credit: Autocar India
Electric vehicle startup Ather Energy aims to double its market share to 30 percent (currently with two new product launches by FY2025 (by March 2025). The company is currently third when it comes to market share, with 54 percent growth over last year and cumulative sales of 5,52,439 units in the January-August 2023 period.
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📰 International News
Volvo to ditch all diesel engines, last model to come out in 2024
Volvo Cars has announced that it will end production of any remaining diesel models by early 2024 as it heads towards becoming an all-electric carmaker. “In a few months from now, the last diesel-powered Volvo car will have been built, making Volvo Cars one of the first legacy car makers to take this step,” the Swedish company said in a statement.
Ford Motor avoids US-like strike in Canada by auto workers' union, strikes last minute deal
Unifor, which represents about 5,600 Canadian auto workers, were threatening to go on strike at all three of Ford's plants in the country if a deal was not reached by 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday (0359 GMT on Wednesday). "We leveraged our union's most powerful weapon: the right to strike," Unifor said of the tentative deal in a statement. "The gains achieved were hard fought for over weeks of negotiation."
Russia considers export duty on oil products of USD 250/T from Oct. 1
Russia's government is considering imposing export duties on all types of oil products of USD 250 per metric ton - much higher than current fees - from Oct. 1 until June 2024 to tackle fuel shortages, sources told Reuters on Tuesday.
China's BYD challenges Toyota and Nissan in Japan's compact car market
New Delhi: In a move to challenge automakers in Japan, Chinese automaker BYD has unveiled its second model for the Japanese market—a compact electric car named "The Dolphin." Priced at 3.6 million yen (USD 24,000), BYD's announcement sent ripples through the automotive industry.
Georgia Tech and Hyundai Motor Group sign MoU for future mobility collaboration
New Delhi: Georgia Tech and Hyundai Motor Group WEdnesday signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on research and applications to support the future of sustainable mobility, including developing a hydrogen economy, workforce development, and making cities smarter and more sustainable, among many other areas of cooperation.
Ismail Dagli to head Continental’s Autonomous Mobility business area from Oct 1, 2023
New Delhi: Effective October 1, 2023, Ismail Dagli will take charge of Continental’s Autonomous Mobility business area, succeeding Frank Petznick, who will leave the company at his own request at the end of September.
Cloudera helps SAIC Volkswagen monitor vehicle data in real time
New Delhi: Cloudera, the data company for trusted enterprise AI, announced that it has helped SAIC Volkswagen (SVW) build a vehicle data monitoring platform to address regulatory requirements on collecting and monitoring smart vehicle data for its Internet of Vehicles (IoV) business.
More than a fifth of cars sold in EU in August were full EVs: ACEA
Just over one in five new cars sold in the European Union in August was fully electric, as sales of zero-emission models more than doubled, data from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) showed on Wednesday.
Ford avoids Canada walkout as UAW prepares for more US auto strikes
Ford reached a last-minute deal to avoid a walkout at its Canadian operations late on Tuesday, as the United Auto Workers union prepared for a potential expansion of its U.S. strikes against the Detroit Three automakers.
Exxon working on direct air capture of CO2, stays out of EV charging stations
Exxon Mobil Corp is working on developing technology for direct air capture (DAC) of carbon dioxide, and sees a clear place for it in a net-zero future, an Exxon executive said on Tuesday, but the largest U.S. oil company has no plans to invest in building electric vehicle charging stations.
Chinese EV maker Nio raises USD 1 bn in convertible bond deal
Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio Inc said on Wednesday it had raised USD 1 billion in a two-tranche convertible bond from which it intends to use the proceeds to pay down debt and strengthen its balance sheet.
UK pushes back plans to ban sale of petrol-powered cars. Here's why
Britain has a stated objective of attaining a legally-binding target of achieving net zero emissions by 2050 and a firm grip on vehicular emissions in the country will go a long way towards this. But many argue that a ban on petrol-powered vehicles - or cars in particular, could be way too radical a decision for the public at large. Sunak, therefoe, wants to hear from the public at large.
US DoJ begins investigating Tesla perks for Elon Musk
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