Motown India - August 2018

In this issue

In the August 2018 issue of Motown India, we have a non-polluting product on the cover. The Firefox Surfelo bicycle comes with 10 gears. We have also reviewed a battery operated cycle - Hero Lectro EZephyr. We have also reviewed the 2018 Honda Jazz and Suzuki Burgman Street. There is also plenty of news from the automotive world that we have covered in this issue. These include Harley-Davidson’s plans to get into the 250-500cc motorcycle segment in India, Mahindra’s new MPV being christened ‘Marazzo’ (the word in Basque language means “shark”), launch of the Mahindra Furio range of trucks, Bloomberg report on electric vehicles and a visit to the Hyundai Motor India plant, among others.

Bentley To Make 100 Limited Edition Mulsanne W.O Edition By Mulliner

Bentley Motors is demonstrating the beauty of bespoke with a new very special limited edition Mulsanne. The Mulsanne W.O. Edition by Mulliner pays homage to the founding father of the company and incorporates a genuine piece of Bentley history in every car.

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Harley-Davidson Succumbs To Indian Curry, Finally Plans 250-500cc Bikes For India

Iconic motorcycle manufacturer of the US and a favourite company of US President Donald Trump is beginning to appreciate the flavour of Indian curry. It has just announced its own recipe for the Indian palate wherein it would be manufacturing motorcycles in the range of 250cc to 500 cc within two years for which it would be entering into a strategic alliance with a company in Asia.

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Fine Tuned

This new update of the Jazz adds a few extra notes to an already jazzy tune. The touchscreen infotainment system with navigation is perhaps the best of the new additions and the armrest is also appreciated. The move to make dual airbags, ABS and EBD standard, enhances the safety factor. By no means is the Jazz a bad pick.

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Size Matters

While it might not have hit India yet, there is a whole culture revolving around maxi scooters.

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Road Surfing

Once upon a time cycles were used as a mode of transport for the middle class in India.

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Jagat Nanjappa, Chetan Changappa From Coorg Win

Proving that age has nothing to do with winning tough offroad events, veteran rallyist Jagat Nanjappa showed to the world that it is fitness, grit and determination that make a winner.

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Mahindra Furio Line Of Trucks Launched In ICV Segment

Mahindra’s Truck and Bus Division (MTBD), a part of the Mahindra Group, unveiled the Furio, its brand new range of Intermediate Commercial Vehicles (ICVs) that will range from 6.5 tonnes to 16 tonnes.

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Hyundai Motor India Plant Is Ready For New Santro, EV Vehicles

Hyundai Motor India plant in Sriperumbudur in Tamil Nadu is bustling with frenzied activity. They are getting ready to manufacture the new Santro family car.

2 mins

EVs To Represent 10% Of India's Total Passenger Vehicle Fleet In 2040, Says Bloomberg Study

As dependence on conventional fossil fuels abates considerably all over the world in the coming years, electricity generated by wind, sun and batteries will define the way power is generated.

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Purpose-Built Electric Vehicles For Mobility On Demand

The growing demand for ridesharing services is giving rise to a new category of vehicles. These are cars with a flexible interior that can be individually tailored to the needs of their users.

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Motown India Magazine Description:

Motown India magazine is the only automotive publication in the country which offers a fine balance of B2C and B2B content to its readers. Whether you are an auto enthusiast or a corporate professional, our magazine caters to everyone who wants to know about the automotive world. The topics covered in the magazine include: latest car & bike new, test drives & rides, motorsport, automotive technology, buyer's guide, features, travel, corporate news, auto components, commercial vehicles, automotive industry overview and interviews. The magazine is printed & published by Motown Publications Pvt. Ltd. and is edited by P. Tharyan, a veteran journalist with 29 years of experience in automotive journalism.