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MyDucati App gets a new Maintenance section

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Madhav Banka
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MyDucati App gets a new Maintenance section with a new update. With this introduction of a section dedicated to maintenance, it would be providing all the information and services necessary to meet their
needs, contributing to maintaining the value of their bikes. In this section, each Ducatista will find all the
routine maintenance operations carried out on his motorcycle starting from July 2019 with the official
Ducati network.

Also read, Rapido launches a new Most Care Program for its Driver Partners

Commenting on this Mr. Bipul Chandra, Managing Director of Ducati India said, “The “Maintenance” feature in the MyDucati app is a nifty feature for all Ducatisti. It takes the guesswork around service and maintenance, out of the equation and offers the option to schedule future services, updates, etc. delivering complete peace of mind. It aims to deliver detailed information to customers regarding their bike’s health in advance, ensuring peak Ducati experience whenever they head out for a ride. I am certain that riders will appreciate this form of proactive communication and it will add tremendous value to their ownership experience. ”

In addition to the new section dedicated to maintenance, the app offers many other features. In the
Garage area, owners can consult the documentation of their motorcycles at any time and always have the Ducati Card – the official document as a Ducatista – in their pocket. Here, enthusiasts can also configure the Ducati of their dreams, save it and share it with friends and their trusted dealer.

The app also has a section reserved for the official Ducati Clubs (DOC) community, where members of the Clubs can share their passion for Ducati and take advantage of all the initiatives and benefits reserved for them.

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Rapido launches a new Most Care Program for its Driver Partners

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Madhav Banka
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Rapido launches a new Most Care Program for its Driver Partners. According to the brand, the main aim is to safeguard the physical, mental and economic health of over 1.5 million registered Captains and their family members from the impact of the pandemic. The program is live PAN India where Rapido is present. It covers a lot of initiatives like financial support, medicines and insurance cover, vehicle provision and maintenance aid, etc.

Also read, Proxgy App enables Live Visits to Car Showrooms from Home

Commenting on the launch, Aravind Sanka, Co-Founder, Rapido, said, “We believe our Captains are our biggest assets and protecting them from the challenges they face on road, is paramount to us. We are proud of the efforts that the captains have put in throughout this pandemic for the safety of others, as true Helmet Heroes. We believe this program will help them protect themselves from any health risks and keep them safe, while also taking care of certain operational and maintenance costs to free them from worrying about the pandemic impact on their earnings. This is just the start of the journey where we continue to work towards doing better for them every day.”

All the Initiatives that come under #HelpForHelmetHeroes Program are mentioned below- 

  1. COVID Health Insurance: Currently, Rapido is offering COVID insurance for a sum of INR 2L & 3L, starting at just 117/-, not only for self but also as group insurance plans (+dependents) for Captains. The premium remains the same for Captains between the age group 18-60 years of age and has a wide coverage for hospitalizations. This way, Captains can be better prepared for emergency situations not only for themselves, but also their family, and not caught off-guard due to the current volatile situation.
  2. Apollo Discount on Medicines: Captains will be able to avail discounted medicines (up to 10%) from Apollo Pharmacies. To avail the discounts on medicines, the Captains have to use a coupon code during their billing and avail the offer by showing their Rapido ID card at any of Apollo Pharmacies across India. The basic construct of the discount:
    • 10% off on medicines (except DPCO – Drug Price Control Order drugs)
    • 5% off on FMCG products – Fast moving consumer goods such as soaps, shampoo, etc.
    • 15% off on Apollo products
  3. COVID Loans: Working with an external partner, Rapido is providing COVID loans for Captains in need. With the current cash crunch for Captains, loans are a way of giving back to Captains who may be in need during these tough times and get-by until the situation gets better. The loan amount is up to INR 8,000 (limit depending on Captain’s credit score) with a loan repayment period of 3-months at an interest rate of 1.5% per month.
  4. Increase in the Cancellation Cap: Increasing the number of cancellations up to 5 from earlier 2, if the Captain is not comfortable taking ahead a ride
  5. Electric Bikes on rent: Providing electric 2W bikes on rental to potential Captains who do not have vehicle of their own
  6. Bike Repairs and Servicing: Provision of door-to-door servicing and repair options in partnership with Hoopy

Well with that said, do let us know your opinions on this post Rapido launches a new Most Care Program for its Driver Partners by dropping a comment down below. 

Proxgy App enables Live Visits to Car Showrooms from Home

By
Madhav Banka
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Proxgy App enables Live Visits to Car Showrooms from Home. Proxgy says that they have partnered with multiple renowned car brand showrooms including Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Renault, Skoda, Tata Motors, Volkswagen and Volvo. Users can visit, inquire, shop and request a test drive for any of these car brands by live visiting their dealerships on the Proxgy android app. Proxgy will allow users to connect with assisted sellers and experienced sales executives at these car dealerships in a real-time, live and on-demand manner. 

Also read, Tata Motors collaborates with Kotak Mahindra to offer financing solutions

Commenting on this Pulkit Ahuja, Founder of Proxgy, commented “Proxgy as a service gives users the power to be more productive while saving both time and money. Users can now inquire about new product launches and ongoing discounts on various car or bike models directly from the dealership’s sales executives without having to visit the dealership, see interactive demos of new cars and book their test drives. They can also reserve newly launched cars, live pay for accessories and have them delivered and installed at their home; all this without compromising on their safety or visit experience courtesy of Proxgy’s fluidic stream technology using our proprietary StreamScroll™ and UVCI (Universal Video Conferencing Identifier) ™ algorithms.”

The brand has introduced a smart helmet that would provide the end-users with a 360-degree 3D interactive viewing of the showroom. Proxgy smart helmets give users an interactive joystick control and boast a 6-axis triple image stabilization patented technology which would let users experience the showroom as if the users were physically there. Using Proxgy smart helmets, users would be able to connect and live to visit any car showroom in a virtual reality manner. 

Well with that said, do let us know your opinions on this post-Proxgy App enables Live Visits to Car Showrooms from Home by dropping a comment down below.

Tata Motors collaborates with Kotak Mahindra to offer financing solutions

By
Madhav Banka
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Tata Motors collaborates with Kotak Mahindra to offer financing solutions. Tata Motors has announced three exciting financing solutions: the Red Carpet, the Prime Vishwas and the Low EMI schemes for urban and rural customer groups (salaried, self-employed, no-income proof), with optional tenor periods, depending on the model. 

Also read, New 2021 Harley Davidson with 1,250cc engine is coming on 13th July

Commenting on this Mr. Rajan Amba, Vice President, Sales, Marketing & Customer Care, PVBU, Tata Motors said, “We are delighted to be partnering with Kotak Mahindra Prime Ltd. for the rollout of these customised financial solutions for different customer profiles. These are trying times and we are committed to supporting our customers in the best possible manner. With such initiatives we want to make safe personal mobility solutions more affordable and accessible to customers and ensure they have a hassle-free ownership experience.”

Also Mr. Vyomesh Kapasi, Managing Director, Kotak Mahindra Prime said, “Against the backdrop of the pandemic, people are increasingly opting for the safety of a car as a means of personal mobility. We are delighted to partner with Tata Motors to offer easy, customised and attractive car financing solutions to customers.”

All the details about these schemes are mentioned below for users to have a better overview-

Additionally, Tata Motors has also recently announced that it has put in place a comprehensive ‘Business Agility Plan’ to protect and serve the interests of its customers, dealers, and suppliers for the well-being of its business and supporting ecosystem. To avail the various finance schemes, customers would need to reach out to their nearest Tata Motors dealer or through a Kotak Mahindra Prime branch or visit their website to register their interest in buying a Tata car.

Well with that said, do let us know your opinions on this post Tata Motors collaborates with Kotak Mahindra to offer financing solutions by dropping a comment down below. 

New 2021 Harley Davidson with 1,250cc engine is coming on 13th July

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Madhav Banka
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New 2021 Harley Davidson with 1,250cc engine is coming on 13th July. According to leaks and rumours, we can confirm that the bike would be one in the sports segment and will be powered by the 1,250cc Revolution Max motor that was also seen in the Pan America adventure bike.

Also read, Yamaha FZ-X launched at Rs 1.17 lakh in India

As for when this new Harley Davidson with the newer 1250cc engine could be launched, the official unveiling is less than a month away and the bike is expected in dealerships by the end of the year, which is great as there isn’t a lot of delays done due to the pandemic.

While we are not sure about which Harley Davidson would use this newer 1,250cc engine, there have been multiple reports according to which the Bronx could be the bike that would be unveiled on 13th July. There has been another hint on the same too, where the Future Vehicles section on the official Harley Davidson’s website features a high-performance custom model which according to the site is planned for 2021 and there is also a picture of the 1250 Custom prototype.

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Eccentric Engine collaborates with Citroën to offer Realtime 3D product Visualization

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Madhav Banka
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Eccentric Engine collaborates with Citroën to offer Realtime 3D product Visualization for its newly launched Citroën C5 Aircross SUV in India. This proprietary, algorithm-based, one 3D Visualization Platform by Eccentric Engine according to the brand is seamlessly integrated at both online and in-dealership touchpoints to provide a superior product experience using real-time 3D visualization. According to both brands, this new 3D Configurator will be helpful while engaging customers right from the start.

Also read, Tata Motors and Tata Power inaugurate India’s largest Solar Carport

Commenting on this Saurabh Vatsa, Brand Head, Citroën India said, “We are excited with the customer response to the High-Definition 3D Configurator developed by Eccentric Engine. This extremely realistic visualisation experience ties up very well with our brand ethos of Citroën 360-degree Comfort to enhance the overall customer journey through our Any Time Any Where AnyDevice Any Content [ATAWADAC] strategy. While the new C5 Air cross SUV is our first vehicle to adapt this technology, our continuous endeavour will be to provide Indian customers unique and ingenious experiences across our brands, reiterating our commitment to be the digital reference in the Indian automotive industry.”

Both the brands have even shared some stats too-

  • More than 250,000 people from multiple Indian cities such as Bengaluru, Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune and Mumbai were hooked online to explore the C5 Aircross SUV in 3D from the comfort of their own homes.
  • Explorers nearly spent 5.9 Lakh minutes evaluating and considering the product
  • Recorded over 38 Lakh interactions.

Using this new One 3D Visualization is very easy, as users would just need to click on the link which is mentioned below and they would be redirected to the car configurator made by both the brands and try this new feature out.

https://www.citroen.in/car-configurator-online

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Yamaha FZ-X launched at Rs 1.17 lakh in India

By
Madhav Banka
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Yamaha FZ-X launched at Rs 1.17 lakh in India. The maker has also launched a Bluetooth-equipped variant of the same bike but it would cost Rs 3,000 more. A lot of people may not know this but the FZ-X is Yamaha’s neo-retro scrambler which is based on the FZ series motorcycle.

Also read, Tata Motors and Tata Power inaugurate India’s largest Solar Carport

As for the design of the new Yamaha FZ-X, it depends on the FZ, it has totally extraordinary styling when contrasted with the road bare. The round LED headlamp is motivated by old-school plans. In any case, it has current contacts as round LED DRL with a LED projector settled in the centre. Yamaha has additionally supplanted the FZ’s gas tank with a tall gas tank that is streamed down to the single-piece seat. It discusses the seat and is wide and level with a ribbed surface on the top.

As for the features, there is a new all-digital dash and the Bluetooth-equipped variant features smartphone connectivity and costs Rs 3,000 which brings the price to Rs 1.20 lakh. It gets single-channel ABS comes as standard on both versions. While for the powertrain, it gets a 149cc single-cylinder engine with its FZ siblings. It develops 12.4hp at 13.3Nm and is paired to a five-speed gearbox.

Emission Type: BS6
Engine Displacement.: 149 cc
Mileage: NA
Max Power: 12.4 PS @ 7250 rpm
Gear Box: 5 Speed
Fuel Type: Petrol
ABS: Single Channel
Head Lamp: NA
Wheels Type: Alloy
Tyre Type: Tubeless

The FZ-X doesn’t have a direct rival in the neo-retro category. However, in its segment, it locks horns with the Bajaj Pulsar NS 160, TVS Apache RTR 160, and the Suzuki Gixxer.

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Tata Motors and Tata Power inaugurate India’s largest Solar Carport

By
Madhav Banka
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Tata Motors and Tata Power inaugurate India’s largest Solar Carport. Both the Tata companies jointly inaugurated India’s largest grid-synchronized, behind-the-meter solar carport at the Tata Motors car plant in Chikhali, Pune. The 6.2 MWp solar carport deployed by Tata Power will generate 86.4 lakh kWh of electricity per year and is estimated to reduce 7,000 tons of carbon emissions annually and 1.6 lakh tons over its lifecycle. It spans over 30,000 square meters and this carport will not only generate green power, but will also provide covered parking for finished cars in the plant. Tata Motors had entered into a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Tata Power on August 31, 2020. 

Also read, Hyundai launches Alcazar, its 7 seater SUV in India

Commenting on this Mr. Shailesh Chandra, President, Passenger Vehicle Business Unit, Tata Motors said, “At Tata Motors, we have consciously anchored sustainability in every aspect of our business by striving for more meaningful ways to reduce our impact on the planet, whilst providing exciting products and sustainable solutions to our customers. We have always been conscious of the need to conserve energy and are committed towards achieving 100% renewable energy source for all our operations. Our partnership with Tata Power to deploy India’s largest solar carport at our car plant in Pune is a step in that direction.”

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Hyundai launches Alcazar, its 7 seater SUV in India

By
Madhav Banka
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Hyundai launches Alcazar, its 7 seater SUV in India. Alcazar has been one of the highly anticipated Premium, Versatile, 6 and 7-Seater SUV. The launch has been delayed multiple times but Hyundai has finally launched the ALCAZAR. 

As for the pricing, the car is available in two variants, and pricing for all of them is mentioned below-

Also read, BMW 5 Series facelift to launch in India on June 24

Commenting on the Launch of Hyundai ALCAZAR Mr S S Kim, MD & CEO, Hyundai Motor India
Ltd said, “This year we have embarked on a new journey as we complete 25 years of excellence in India. Hyundai has entered a new segment and we aim to redefine premium travel experiences for our customers across the country. Hyundai ALCAZAR is the personification of our customer’s aspirations, giving them the ability to travel together with family & friends for a happy life and quality time. Offering superlative performance, comfort and convenience, Hyundai ALCAZAR will fortify our leadership position in the SUV segment and perfectly complement our line-up of VENUE, CRETA, KONA Electric and TUCSON.

As for the exterior, the Hyundai Alcazar comes with a Dark chrome exterior signature cascading grille that offers a magnificent appeal, while Solid Front Skid Plate boosts the rugged elegance of this SUV. It comes with a combination of Trio Beam LED Headlamps, Crescent Glow LED DRLs and LED Fog Lamps with Dark Chrome Garnish. The side design seamlessly carries over a Sculpted and Dynamic Look with Flared Wheel Arches and adds R18 Diamond Cut Alloys. The car also features Puddle Lamps with Hyundai Logo Projection offering a royal welcome to passengers.

Moving to the inside, it gets a 26.03 cm (10.25”) Multi-Display Digital Cluster, 26.03 cm (10.25”) HD Touchscreen System, 64 Colours Ambient Lighting (Crashpad, Front Doors & Rear Doors), D-Cut Steering & Cockpit Inspired Perforated Gear Knob with a Piano-Black Interior Finish.

The car features the Bose Premium Sound System (8 Speaker) too, which according to the maker delivers a “Theatre like Experience”. It also comes with Dynamic Speed Compensation by monitoring vehicle speed to adjust aspects of sound, to get a noise-free theatre-like experience. One of the interesting features is a Voice-Enabled Smart Panoramic Sunroof, so users can use commands like “I want to see the sky” to easily operate the Voice-Enabled Smart Panoramic Sunroof.

As for the powertrain, it will be offered with four powerful options a 2.0 l Petrol MPi engine (6AT/ 6MT) and a 1.5 l Diesel CRDi engine (6AT/6MT). The 2.0 l Petrol MPi engine (6MT) can achieve an acceleration of 0 – 100 km/h in 9.5 seconds*. Further, the petrol engine also offers a power of 117 kW (159 PS) / 6 500 r/min. Both 2.0 l Petrol MPi engine and 1.5 l Diesel CRDi engine come with 6-Speed Manual Transmission and Automatic Transmissions.

Well with that said, do let us know your opinions on this post Hyundai launches Alcazar, its 7-seater SUV in India by dropping a comment down below. 

BMW 5 Series facelift to launch in India on June 24

By
Madhav Banka
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BMW 5 Series facelift to launch in India on June 24. This new luxury sedan will gain styling tweaks and tech upgrades with this mid-cycle update. The Facelift model of the 5 Series already got unveiled last year in the month of May internationally.

Also read, Jeep H6 Commander to soon get a mild-hybrid diesel option in India

The 5 Series facelift is focused on the front grille, which is more extensive and situated lower than previously. The bigger grille gels very well with the new headlights, which highlight BMW’s Laser light tech in higher variations. The headlights get quad-LED radiates, L-moulded daytime running lights and pointers that are situated at the external edges. The facelift additionally gets all the more intensely organized tail-lights – which are comparable in a plan to those on the most recent 3 Series – just as an overhauled back to guard. 

While for the inside, we expect it to get the seventh-gen version of BMW’s iDrive infotainment system, along with a 10.3-inch central touchscreen as standard. Further, the dashboard would get a new lower climate display, alongside revised materials and gloss black centre console details.

 

As for the powertrain, we expect it to use the current engine options. These include a 252hp, 2.0-litre petrol in the 530i; a 190hp 2.0-litre diesel in the 520d; and a 265hp, 3.0-litre diesel in the 530d. An 8-speed torque converter automatic gearbox will be standard across the range.

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