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<ul><li>Maruti Suzuki clocked more than 1.34 lakh unit sales in India last month, up by around one per cent compared to November 2022.</li></ul>

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<ul><li>Maruti Suzuki Jimny Thunder Edition only gets cosmetic changes over the standard Jimny. Moreover, it is more affordable as well.</li></ul>

Diesel sales tank 7.5 per cent in India. And there's a cheery, festive reason why

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<ul><li>Diesel consumption dropped to 6.78 million tonnes in November from 7.33 million tonnes a year back.</li></ul>

Ola Electric achieves all-time high registrations of 30,000 units in November

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<ul><li>In November, Ola Electric had a market share of 35 per cent in the EV scooter segment. </li></ul>

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<ul><li>Despite launching Nexon and Nexon EV facelifts as well as the new Harrier and Safari SUVs in October, Tata Motors barely saw sales numbers pick up in the penultimate month of the year.</li></ul>

Maruti Suzuki Fronx launched in South Africa, priced more than in India

<ul><li>Maruti Suzuki Fronx SUV was launched in India earlier this year at a starting price of ₹7.46 lakh (ex-showroom). The model recently received a CNG version too at a starting price of ₹8.41 lakh.</li></ul>

Urban Cruiser Taisor nameplate trademarked in India. Is this Toyota’s Fronx-based SUV?

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<ul><li>Maruti Suzuki has become India's largest SUV player in July 2023 thanks to the models like Fronx, Brezza and Grand Vitara.</li></ul>

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<ul><li>Maruti Suzuki Fronx CNG has been launched immediately after the launch of the Hyundai Exter CNG, increasing intensity in the CNG-powered SUV segment.</li></ul>

Maruti Suzuki Fronx CNG launched, prices start at ₹8.41 lakh

<ul><li>Maruti Suzuki Fronx is based on the Baleno. It sits below the Brezza in the lineup.</li></ul>

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<ul><li>Launched at an introductory price of ₹5.99 lakh (ex-showroom), the Hyundai Exter will take direct aim at small SUVs like the Tata Punch and Maruti Suzuki Fronx among others.</li></ul>

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<ul><li>The first batch of 556 Maruti Suzuki Fronx was shipped to destinations in Latin America, Middle East and Africa.</li></ul>

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<ul><li>Based on Maruti Baleno, Fronx's success will depend on how it manages to stand apart from its popular hatchback avatar and the Brezza. Here's how it performed during our first drive review.</li></ul>

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Auto Expo 2023: Jimny, Fronx, eVX and other cars to check at Maruti pavilion

<ul><li>Maruti Suzuki has an array of new SUVs, concept EVs, flex-fuel cars as well as heavily accessorised version of popular models on display at its pavilion at the Auto Expo 2023. Here is complete guide on what not to miss.</li></ul>

Watch Maruti Suzuki Invicto MPV review: Worthy challenger to Toyota Innova HyCross?

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Upcoming motorcycles that will launch in India soon: Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 to Yamaha R3 and MT-03

2023 will soon be over and it was a pretty great year for motorcycle enthusiasts. We got a lot of motorcycles that people have been waiting for a long time. There is the Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650, Triumph Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X and a new generation of KTM Dukes. However, the year has not ended yet and there are a few motorcycles that we will be seeing soon in the Indian market. Here are four new motorcycles that will be launching soon in India.

The Himalayan 450 might be the motorcycle which has created the most hype this year. Royal Enfield will launch the Himalayan 450 on 24th November at Motoverse. The new Himalayan shares nothing with the Himalayan 411 which the 450 replaces in the lineup.The Himalayan 450 features an all-new liquid-cooled engine which has been named Sherpa 450. It produces 39.5 bhp at 8,000 rpm and 40 Nm at 5,500 rpm. It is mated to a 6-speed gearbox with slip and assist clutch.

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

Yamaha has finally decided to bring its big bikes to the Indian market. The first two motorcycles to land on our Indian shores are the R3 and MT-03. Both motorcycles will come through the CBU route so they will not be very aggressively priced. The R3 is a fully faired motorcycle whereas the MT-03 will be a naked streetfighter. Yamaha will be launching both motorcycles on 15th December.Both motorcycles are powered by a 321 cc, liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine that produces 41.4 bhp of peak power and 29.6 Nm of maximum torque. The engine is mated to a six-speed gearbox with a slip and assist clutch.

Yamaha R3 and MT-03

Aprilia India recently launched the RS457 in the global market. The motorcycle will be made-in-India and will go on sale in India by the end of December or early next year. The RS457 looks like a smaller version of the RS660. The motorcycle was also showcased at MotoGP 2023. Powering the motorcycle is a 457 cc, liquid-cooled, DOHC, parallel-twin engine tuned for 47 bhp and is mated to a 6-speed gearbox.

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<ul><li>Royal Enfield will launch the Himalayan 450 on 24th November and Yamaha will launch the MT-03 and R3 on 15th December.</li></ul>

First Honda electric motorcycle India launch confirmed in 2024. To invest $3.4 billion in new e-motorcycle strategy

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Honda Global has confirmed plans to launch an electric motorcycle equivalent to 110-125 cc commuters in India next year. The announcement was a part of <a class="manualbacklink" target="_blank" href="https://auto.hindustantimes.com/new-bikes/honda">Honda</a> Motor Co’s new motorcycle electrification strategy, which will see the manufacturer invest $3.4 billion by 2030 on new products and development. The two-wheeler giant also revised its global sales target from 3.5 million to 4 million electric motorcycles by 2030.

The electric motorcycle will come with swappable batteries and will be built in India at the company’s existing manufacturing facility. It will be launched in India first, followed by other ASEAN markets, Japan and Europe. Honda announced electrification plans for India earlier this year promising two electric offerings equivalent to 110-125 cc offerings. While one e-scooter will get a fixed battery, the other model will come with swappable batteries.

(Also read: <a class="manualbacklink" target="_blank" href="https://auto.hindustantimes.com/auto/electric-vehicles/honda-to-launch-2-electric-two-wheelers-in-india-in-fy24-with-swappable-battery-41680073716315.html">Honda to launch 2 electric two-wheelers in India in FY2024 with swappable battery</a>.

Speaking during the presentation, Daiki Mihara, Executive Officer - Honda Motorcycle and Power Products Electrification Business Development Unit - Honda Motor Co., said, “Next year 2024, we will launch an electric motorcycle with swappable batteries starting in India and followed by ASEAN, Japan and Europe.”

Honda’s India operations will play a key role in the company’s motorcycle electrification strategy going forward. The company will use its existing facilities to build electric motorcycles from now till 2027 and plans to launch a dedicated plant beyond 2027 for electric motorcycles that will also manufacture important parts in-house to reduce cost. The new plants will have a production capacity of about one million units per year, per plant with an investment of 50 billion yen (approx. ₹2,800 crore) for each new facility.

Mihara further said that the two-wheeler maker will have a dedicated electric motorcycle plant in India, which will be followed up with another e-motorcycle manufacturing facility in the ASEAN region. Honda aims to reduce the cost of finished electric motorcycles by 50 per cent through optimising batteries, adopting modular platforms, and optimising production and procurement. The new assembly lines for electric motorcycles will be 40 per cent shorter when compared to ICE vehicles.

Furthermore, it plans to make major adjustments to its supply chains in order to achieve its goal of selling four million e-motorcycles by 2030 while achieving a 10 per cent operating profit margin. Honda also plans to repurpose its Kumamoto plant in Japan to produce <a class="manualbacklink" target="_blank" href="https://auto.hindustantimes.com/auto/electric-vehicles/honda-working-on-electric-motorcycles-to-compete-in-the-500-750-cc-segment-41682758503693.html">larger-capacity electric motorcycles equivalent to 600-700 cc offerings</a>.&nbsp;

Honda’s future strategy includes bringing 30 new electric motorcycles globally by the end of this decade. The upcoming offerings will pack new technologies including advanced connectivity, OTA updates, and modern data collection systems. The company is also working on improving battery technology and will use LFP battery cells going forward, alongside NMC lithium-ion batteries presently seen on its electric offerings.

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2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 is here. Check out the price

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Royal Enfield has launched the Shotgun 650 Motoverse Edition in Indian market.

It is priced at ₹4.25 lakh ex-showroom and will be limited to just 25 units

The owners will be chosen through a lucky draw at Motoverse.

Royal Enfield will not be making the production-spec Shotgun 650 in this colour scheme.

The deliveries of the Shotgun 650 starts in January 2024.

The Shotgun 650 is a bobber with a removable pillion seat.

It comes with different set of ergonomics when compared to the Super Meteor 650

The handlebar is lower and the footpegs are more centre set. There is a new set of exhaust pipes on offer as well.

The Shotgun 650 uses the same chassis and engine as the Super Meteor 650. 

Ever wondered why there is no CNG car in India with AMT or automatic transmission? Here is why

Compressed Natural Gas, abbreviated as CNG, is one of the cleaner and popular gas-based automotive fuel options in the market. Over the last few years, CNG has witnessed rapidly rising demand and sales across the country due to various factors. It is considered a significantly cheaper fuel alternative fuel compared to petrol and diesel, while CNG also offers a substantially lower cost of ownership to vehicle owners. Besides that, it offers significantly higher fuel economy than petrol or diesel. The increasing focus on greener mobility has enhanced the demand for CNG in India over the last few years.Buoyed by the rising demand, several car manufacturers are launching passenger vehicles with factory-fitted CNG kits. Besides that, many people opt for aftermarket CNG kit installation on their vehicles. The benefits of the CNG kit-equipped vehicles are multiple. While these cars can run on both petrol and CNG, they also offer a significantly lower cost of ownership.(Also read: <a target="_blank" href="https://auto.hindustantimes.com/auto/cars/cng-cars-finding-the-limelight-in-india-playing-a-win-win-for-automakers-and-consumers-41698563425140.html">CNG cars lighting up Indian passenger vehicle market. Why consumers prefer gas over petrol or diesel</a>)While CNG cars are witnessing a rise in demand and sales across India, the non-availability of automatic or automated manual transmission with these vehicles is a concern for many consumers. AMT or automatic transmission make driving easier and more convenient for drivers, especially in highly congested bumper-to-bumper traffic conditions.Here are some truly technical reasons why the CNG cars don't come with AMT or automatic transmission, but manual gearbox only.

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A CNG powertrain lacks low-end torque and takes its own time to gain pace. This puts pressure on the engine block to deliver power at a particular instant. The AMT or automatic transmission-equipped cars come with detuned clutches as they are unable to withstand heavy torque and are prone to overheating. Hence, in the need of an instant power requirement, automatic transmission in a CNG car will lag in upshifting gears.

CNG means lack of low-end power

The automatic gearboxes are meant to stay coupled with driveshafts all the time until they are manually slotted into neutral. The lack of low-end power and torque may result in the automatic transmission in a CNG-propelled car struggling to crawl the vehicle when in drive. This can result in premature wear of the clutch, damaging the vehicle's critical component.

Possibility of premature clutch wear

While driving a CNG car equipped with an automatic transmission, the driver is bound to experience a considerable lag in acceleration as there will be low power output. A powerful engine can overcome this problem if paired with a better transmission setup but will command a higher cost of ownership. This will eventually not fetch the desired sales volume.

Considerable lag in acceleration

CNG cars come with higher upfront costs compared to their petrol-only counterparts. On the other hand, an automatic gearbox-equipped car comes priced considerably higher than its manual transmission-equipped counterpart. Hence, a car with a CNG propulsion system and automatic transmission will command substantially high upfront cost for the consumers.

CNG-automatic combination will impact pricing

<ul><li>CNG cars and automatic transmissions are among the hot favourite trends in the Indian market, but no car in the country's passenger vehicle market offers a CNG-automatic combination.</li></ul>

Honda Unicorn: Top highlights

The Unicorn has been on sale in the Indian market for quite sometime now. 

The motorcycle is known for reliability and low cost of maintainence.

The bike is available in four colours - Pearl Igneous Black, Imperial Red Metallic, Matte Axis Gray Metallic and a new Pearl Siren Blue colour scheme.

The 2023 Unicorn gets a three-pod instrument console with a tachometer, and speedometer, while the third pod houses the tell-tale lights and the fuel gauge. 

The engine produces 13.27 bhp and 14.58 Nm.

Braking performance comes from a 240 mm disc at the front and a 130 mm drum brake at the rear. The bike gets single-channel ABS as standard. 

The Unicorn is priced at ₹1,09,800 (ex-showroom Delhi) and is sold in a single variant.

The 2023 Honda Unicorn has been updated to the latest emission regulations to continue its strong sales streak. Here are the top highlights of the commuter motorcycle.

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