At The Bangkok Auto Show, Honda Debuts The Super Cub C125 Disney Edition
April 4, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Automotive News
The Disney Brothers Cartoon Company was established on October 16, 1923, by siblings Walt and Roy Disney. The House of Mouse has revolutionized amusement over the past 100 years with characters like Mickey Mouse, Marvel, Cinderella, and Star Wars. The Walt Disney Company will host special activities and displays all year long to recognize that enduring influence.
The Limited-Edition Version Honours Disney’s 100th Birthday
The company collaborated with Honda and Cub House Thailand to showcase the Super Cub C125 Disney Limited Edition at the 2023 Bangkok Motor Show in addition to the special festivities.
The Cub is the perfect partner for the Mouse, as famously advertised in Big Red’s legendary “You Meet the Nicest Persons on a Honda” promotion. With its ageless aesthetics, Cub House only elevates that ideal combination.
The limited-edition Super Cub is modest and striking, sporting satin black finish and chrome-coated parts. The otherwise monochromatic color scheme is given a color boost by a red saddle, and Disney 100 emblems decorating the side covers celebrate the company’s centenary.
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A Mickey Mouse logo is used as additional credit on the underbone frame. Honda puts the Mickey silhouette emblem and the Super Cub moniker side by side on the chrome-coated leg shields at the front. Only 100 C125 Disney Edition devices with numbered badges will be sold by Team Red and Cub House.
Retail price for the 100th jubilee Super Cub is 116,400 Baht, or about $3,405 USD. It also includes a special cooperation jacket. Dedicated Disney aficionados can even spend 197,900 Baht ($5,790 USD) for the C125 Disney set, which includes a unique metal Mickey Mouse figurine. To put things in perspective, the basic 2023 Honda Super Cub 125 sells for 89,600 Baht (approximately $2,620 USD) in Thailand.
Over the past century, The Walt Disney Company has had a significant impact on amusement and society around the world. The Super Cub C125 Limited Edition only honors that significant achievement in traditional Disney style.
The legendary Italian motorbike company Benelli has been controlled by the Chinese conglomerate Qianjiang since 2005. Even though some of Benelli’s design and development work is still carried out in Pesaro, Italy, it is well known that only a select few versions receive this distinction. However, Qianjiang’s facility in China is where the remainder of Benelli’s bikes, including the recently revealed Tornado 402, are designed and produced.
A brand-new motor and an integrated dash cam are two notable technological characteristics
Benelli’s Tornado brand has long been associated with athletic models. As was to be expected, the new Tornado 402 is a completely faired motorcycle with clip-on handles.
However, it is important to note that this sport bike’s 400cc engine capacity is significant given that it will be offered primarily in nations where 400cc motorcycles are already regarded as premium choices or in regions where licensing requirements for bikes with bigger engines are stricter. Having said that, you can expect to find this cycle in China as well as some regions of Europe.
Since Benelli hadn’t previously used one, it would have made sense for them to adapt an established 400cc twin engine from Qianjiang or QJ Motor. On the other hand, the Tornado 402 version appears to have a brand-new motor.
At 10,000 rpm, the motor generates 48 horsepower, exceeding the category A2 power limit in Europe. At 9,000 rpm, the 400 series QJ twin engine with the most output presently on the market produces 41.5 horsepower. It’s not obvious if this new two-cylinder motor is a co-rotating parallel twin with a zero-degree crankshaft like Benelli’s 500cc versions.
An extraordinary feature of the Tornado 402’s frame is an aluminium single-sided swingarm with a lower beam that beautifully accents the aluminium back wheel’s polished spoke design. A non-adjustable upside-down telescopic suspension is installed on a tubular steel frame at the front, and Marzocchi provides the adjustable shock absorber.
Nissin is in charge of the stopping system, which features two 300-millimeter front discs, a 250-millimeter back disc, and ABS as standard.
Dash cam integration is a noteworthy technical feature of the new Benelli Tornado 402. This dash monitor, which captures road conditions, is integrated into the windscreen assembly. An app can be used to capture the video to a smartphone, where it is immediately stored. This feature is crucial not only for recording pleasant journeys but also for road safety and security.
The Benelli Tornado 402 will be made available in China before being made available in the United States or Europe; sales are anticipated to start in the spring of 2023. The cost will be 31,800 yuan, which in March 2023 will be roughly $4,630 USD.
Lamborghini Revuelto Debuts 1001 HP Aerospace-Inspired V12 Hybrid
March 29, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Automotive News
Today is unique because Lamborghini doesn’t usually introduce a new showcase vehicle. The Aventador was around for just over a decade, and now its replacement has arrived. The Revuelto, a two-seat hypercar from Lamborghini, is what you should know about the “near future” of high-performance driving. This new vehicle has a tonne of technology, but if you aren’t prepared for a world without a crazy V12 Lambo, we assure you that you have nothing to fear.
It has an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission, three electric motors, 13 drive modes, and displays for the “co-pilot” and the driver
There is a lot to talk about, most of which has already been hinted at in Lamborghini’s teases for the frame, interior, and engine. In case you forgot, the new 6.5-liter V12 at the centre of this premier vehicle is complemented by three electric engines to generate a combined 1,001 hp (1,000.7 to be specific).
A new eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox distributes power to all four axles, and this plug-in hybrid has an all-electric option. It makes use of a brand-new monocoque frame th
at Lamborghini claims is the first to have a front construction made entirely of carbon fibre. There are 13 different drive options available to the user in total.
In terms of performance, 62 mph is reached in 2.5 seconds. 124 mph is reached in under 7 seconds. The most recent Lamborghini will go faster than 217 mph when driven straight. Additionally, if the battery is fully charged, you can choose the all-electric mode for about six miles if you just want to cruise around town quietly.
That encapsulates the teases from the previous few weeks. Later, we’ll delve more deeply into these topics, but for now, let’s focus on something you haven’t seen yet: the body.
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As previously stated, the interior features a Y motif, but the three digital displays are what really catch the eye. None of them are particularly big; the driver only receives a small 8.4-inch portrait panel in the centre of a 12.3-inch digital display.
However, the passenger also receives a tiny 9.1-inch device that shows important car data. The information on all three screens can be shared by swiping, and Lamborghini emphasizes the passenger’s function as a co-pilot.
The driver is free to concentrate on driving by managing tasks like controlling the temperature, using the navigation system, or choosing audio. There are also seven drive options with a total of 13 configurations to choose from.
With the Revuelto, Lamborghini also strives to be more environmentally friendly (no, really). The carmaker uses novel, more effective production procedures for its materials. Various leathers are combined with microfiber made of repurposed fabric in upholstery. There are at least 70 different colour choices available for the cabin, just like there are for the exterior.
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The Revuelto’s engine needs to be reviewed again because it does something. It may sound familiar to hear about a 6.5-liter Lamborghini V12, but this is a brand-new engine that is both lightweight and more potent than its forerunner.
Without the use of turbochargers, it generates 535 pound-feet of torque and 813 horsepower at 9,250 rpm. Two electric motors each drive the front axles of the hybrid vehicle, and a third motor is attached to the brand-new, eight-speed wet dual-clutch gearbox, another first for Lamborghini. Instead of being mounted in front of the engine, the transerve is now positioned behind it to make space for the tiny 3.8 kWh battery cell in what was once the transmission tube.
Rolls-Royce Wraith Black Arrow, The Final Coupe Powered By The Legendary V12
March 24, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Automotive News
The Conclusion Of A Chapter
Black Emblem for the Rolls-Royce Wraith Black Arrow, one of only 12 in a very small number, is the final V12 car produced by Rolls-Royce. It has been created to commemorate the iconic 12-cylinder’s ultimate farewell before making way for the ground-breaking Specter’s all-electric drivetrain.
Unique Collection Of Art
The Rolls-Royce Wraith Black Badge Black Arrow has an unique dual-tone paint treatment on the exterior that combines Celebration Silver and Black Diamond. It is a very unique 12-hour polish finish made with a coating of vitrified paint to improve the impact of light shift during the darker hours of the day.
Car’s Interior
A novel substance that was created specifically for the “Collection” is used inside the Black Arrow. The armrests, seat gussets, transmission tunnel, door features, side bags, and lower console panel are all covered in “Club Leather,” which has a purposefully higher sheen and even darker black coloring than the matt black natural-grain leather used on the Rolls-Royce interior.
How The Seats Are Finished
Some internal features, like the trim on the front chairs and the sports steering wheel, have the same intense yellow color as the exterior. Lastly, a replica of the V12 engine, influenced by the analogue gauges of the 1930s, has been mounted on the dashboard of this ultra-exclusive Black Badge Black Arrow.
Completely Sold Out
The front motor is the most recent 6.7-litre twin-turbocharged V12, which is evident from its exclusive Bespoke number plate and the fact that it is essentially the last 12-cylinder to have been installed in a Rolls-Royce car. The most devoted customers have already received all 12 scheduled vehicles.
Official Glimpse Of The 2024 Mitsubishi Triton / L200 By XRT Prototype
March 23, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Automotive News
About nine years old, the fifth-generation L200/Triton will shortly be supplanted by a new truck that was unveiled at the 2023 Bangkok International Motor Show.
Although it is referred to as an idea, it actually looks like a thinly covered prototype with all the manufacturing components attached. The finished split headlamp design appears to be concealed by the camouflage, and the headlights have a complete black tint that blends in with the body cover.
Within a year, the manufacturing variant will be available
The updated midsize truck will be propelled by a “next-generation diesel” engine, as was first revealed earlier this month in a new product plan through 2028. Some type of electrification is anticipated, potentially a plug-in hybrid powertrain to satisfy increasingly strict emissions rules.
A snorkel and two extra tyres are shown in the tonneau of the double cab body type that the XRT Concept depicts. Along with the meaty off-road tires, Ralliart insignia is also noticeable.
Mitsubishi is keeping quiet about the technological details, but rumor’s claim it will share a new ladder frame body with the next-generation Navara.
We can infer a slightly longer length and perhaps a larger bed, and that the back axles have drum brakes. A sports bar, oversized side reflectors, and enlarged tyre arches are features of the Ford Ranger/Volkswagen Amarok rival.
The upcoming L200/Triton will be on display at the Asia Cross Country Rally in 2023, where Team Mitsubishi Ralliart intends to compete with a prototype.
During the fiscal year 2023 (which runs from April 2023 to March 2024), the production-ready model will first go on sale in Thailand. ASEAN, Oceania, and other areas will follow in due time.
According to the previously stated plan, Mitsubishi is also developing a fully electric pickup vehicle that should be available after 2025 but no later than 2028.
Introduced Officially: 2023 Ducati V21L MotoE Electric Race Bike
March 21, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Automotive News
Ducati formally stated on March 17, 2023, that the all-electric V21L prototype vehicle would be unveiled at the Vallelunga track in Italy. This bike marks Ducati’s entry into the realm of electric motorbikes in general and electric race bikes in particular. Ducati will be the only manufacturer for the MotoE title starting in 2023, which was also given world championship classification for the first time this year.
Throughout The 2023 Season, 18 Of These Vehicles Will Compete In The One-Make Competition
Ducati estimates the V21L’s power to be 150 horsepower at the present level of technology and its torque to be 103.3 pound-feet.
The V21L’s total vehicle weight is 496 pounds, which is 26.5 pounds less than what Dorna and the FIM currently consider to be the minimum weight for an electric vehicle that can run the entire competition route. It has thus far clocked a pace of 170.9 miles per hour at Mugello.
“A key component of the Ducati plan is the choice to compete in the MotoE World Championship as the single supplier of the motorcycles. To lower Ducati’s carbon impact and enable us to meet our long-term environmental objectives, electrification will actually be essential, along with the introduction of carbon neutral fuels for internal combustion engines (e-fuel), according to a statement from company CEO Claudio Domenicali.
However, he added, “Every genuine Ducati is, above all, feeling, so it is very essential to handle this shift very carefully, taking care to keep the sporty character and fun-to-ride traits of every Borgo Panigale bike.
“With the V21L, we set out to push the industry’s boundaries by making the highest-performing electric motorbike ever built for the racetrack. In order to be prepared when battery technology, specifically weight, makes it feasible to build an electric street motorcycle with all the qualities that make a Ducati distinctive, we prioritised developing the Company’s internal knowledge.
The chance for Ducati to research potential traits for a future electric Ducati is tremendous with 18 riders on the track at once, each with distinct needs and riding preferences, Domenicali said.
The initial evaluations in Jerez were excellent. Despite adverse conditions, the bike received excellent reviews from riders and teams, setting a new unofficial circuit record. This is a task within a challenge for us because Ducati has never produced as many prototypes,” he said.
The first round of testing was at the start of March, and the second round is scheduled for Barcelona from April 3 to April 5, 2023. The only two preseason trial days planned for 2023 are those two. On May 13, 2023, at the French Grand Prix in Le Mans, the MotoE season will formally begin. Nine teams will send a total of 18 motorcyclists to participate in this year’s MotoE world championship.
The Tesla facility in Mexico will be the biggest electric car manufacturing in the world, according to Martha Delgado, Undersecretary for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (pictured with Musk).
Greater Than Twice As Large As Mexico City’s International Airport
Mexico City’s international airport
According to Santa Catarina’s mayor, Jesus Nava, the property is nearly 4,200 acres in area, more than double the size of Mexico City’s international airport, and Tesla is buying it from private landowners.
An Ideal Location
Elon Musk
The technology tycoon stated that the site of his new plant will provide a strategic link because it borders the United States and is three hours away from Texas, where another Tesla plant is situated, in an effort to grow its operations.
Tesla Production Outside Of The US
Tesla Production Outside Of The US
The Mexican factory will be a part of the brand’s growth, so it will be a complement to the rest of its factories, which are situated in the United States, China, and Europe, according to comments made by Musk himself.
Newest Models Of Vehicles (And Cheaper)
Latest generation cars (and cheaper)
It was announced during Investor Day 2023 that the new Tesla plant will be in charge of manufacturing Tesla’s upcoming models. One of them is the purportedly innovative ‘economic’ strategy to contend for a more competitive market.
“Welcome Tesla”
“Welcome Tesla”
“The world’s wealthiest man chose Nuevo León, Mexico, for both his new gigafactory and his cutting-edge car. The outlook is positive “the Nuevo León mayor tweeted.
Tesla Mexican Plant Controversies
The first debates over the factory emerged at the same time as the first reports, as it was the Mexican president who suggested that the plant be located in another state due to Nuevo León’s shortage of water.
Will Elon Find A Solution To The Issue?
Elon Musk Solution
Musk did, however, reportedly make several recommendations to the Mexican administration to address the water issue. The Mexican president then formally revealed the factory’s building after 14 months of talks.
Addressing The Issue Of Water Shortage
Obrador stated, “The plant will be built in Nuevo León, with a number of promises to address the issue of water shortage.
A Strategy To Protect The Water
A Strategy To Protect The Water
Although specifics regarding these tactics were withheld, local media reported that a water preservation plan sticks out among the conditions agreed upon for the building of said plant.
Another Potential Undertaking
A Possible Second Project
However, given the significant lithium deposits the nation possesses and that Obrador pledged to nationalize in order to prevent outsiders from exploitation, the potential of marketing lithium as a raw material for the production of batteries for said electric vehicles was also brought up.
Mexico’s Natural Resources
Said Obrador Mexico Natural Resources
During his recent visit to the state of Sonora, Obrador declared that lithium “belongs to the country” and that he would nationalise such natural resources “so that they cannot be utilised by outsiders, neither by Russia, nor by China, nor by the United States”.
Reached A Consensus
Reached A Consensus
Obrador said, “Lithium belongs to the Mexicans, but if the raw material is purchased, if the battery plants are placed in Sonora, if you offer Sonorans employment, to the Mexicans, an agreement is made” during his morning program following the confirmation of the new Tesla factory.
The Process Of Making Batteries
The Process Of Making Batteries
The production of batteries for electric vehicles is currently being implemented, but how exactly is unclear. It is an expenditure that will likely be made in the future as natural resources are traded for capital and technology.
As of right now, neither Tesla nor Elon Musk have provided numbers indicating how many employment the largest electric vehicle factory will create. Government officials promised, however, that it is anticipated that 6,000 to 10,000 employment will be created.
Possibilities For Santa Catarina
Possibilities For Santa Catarina
An economic effect that would originally and specifically impact Santa Catarina, which as of the National Institute of Statistics and Geography’s 2020 census has a population of over 300,000, (INEGI).
Ford, General Motors, BMW
In addition to Tesla, other industry juggernauts like BMW, General Motors, or Ford have opened eight plants in Mexico to manufacture electric cars.
Prior To Colombia And Brazil
El Pas reports that Mexico has surpassed Brazil and Colombia as the region’s champion in the marketing of electric vehicles, with the United States serving as its primary export market.
In Japan, Kawasaki Introduces The Eliminator 400 Cruiser
March 20, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Automotive News
For both novice and experienced motorcyclists, the Kawasaki 400cc parallel-twin platform has proven to be a very competent motorcycle.
It was basically a development of the Ninja 250 and is the most recent parallel-twin engine design from Team Green after the Ninja 300 platform that was previously unveiled. The Z400 naked bike arrived soon after the Ninja 400, as it had with earlier versions.
This Brand-New Cruiser Is Ideal For Beginners And Is Built On The Ninja 400 Chassis
Contrary to what Honda did with its 500cc platform, Kawasaki did not appear to have any intentions to increase the number of 400cc models in its inventory. Personally, I was expecting for a Versys 400 to replace the Versys X300, but it doesn’t appear that will be occurring any time soon.
But with the resurgence of the Eliminator moniker, Kawasaki is now entering the entry-level cruiser market. Yes, the new cycle is based on the 400cc chassis and is currently only sold in Japan.
In two variants, Kawasaki introduced the Eliminator 400 to the Japanese market. The Eliminator 400, like many other Green machines, is available in a basic trim level as well as an upscale SE version that’s outfitted with posh technology like a GPS-ready monitor and even front and back cams. The cruiser’s 399cc parallel-twin engine, which is liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, and produces 45 horsepower and 26 pound-feet of torque, has nothing particularly innovative about it. A six-speed manual gearbox is then used to drive the back wheels.
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Kawasaki has a history of creating motorcycles with parallel-twin engines; the Vulcan S has been on the market for almost ten years. The new Eliminator 400 has a distinctive look that tends towards a more retro design, even though it does have some parallels to this larger cruiser. However, it does share a lot of similarities with the Honda Rebel 500, particularly when painted Spark Black Metallic, and could be confused for Big Red’s family-friendly cruiser.
With a saddle height of only 735 millimeters, the Kawasaki Eliminator 400 has very sociable dimensions. The bench can be changed to be either 765 millimeters tall or 715 millimeters short. A digital gauge cluster is also included with the cycle, and the SE model boasts upscale features like GPS connectivity and front- and rear-mounted cameras.
It will be evident when it launches on the market that the Rebel 500, along with a plethora of other cruisers, primarily made by Chinese makers, is its primary rival.
The Eliminator 400, which is only presently offered in Japan, is anticipated to enter the worldwide market in 2023. For comparison, the basic trim sells for 759,000 Yen, or about $5,732. The price for the more expensive SE variant is 858,000 Yen, or roughly $6,480 USD.
The One-Off Super Roadster Pagani Huayra Dinamica Evo Makes Its Debut
March 17, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Automotive News
Other than the odd one-off supercars for wealthy clients, Pagani hasn’t had much going on lately. The work never really ends at Pagani’s San Cesario sul Panaro offices in Italy because producing a unique and highly personalized product to the incredible build standards of the manufacturer isn’t a simple task. A brand-new one-off is now on the way, and it already looks amazing.
The Pagani Grandi Complicazioni branch received an order from an unnamed client to build this Huayra roadster, which is formally known as the Huayra Dinamica Evo. Although the Italian automobile manufacturer didn’t publish a formal press statement describing the construction, it did let people know about it on social media.
We have very little knowledge at this point, but we believe we understand some of its technological specifics. But first, let’s examine the outside.
The Huayra Dinamica Evo was designed by Pagani’s customization department to “give shape to a customer’s dreams.” It has a brown body, which may seem a little dull for a supercar, but this specific model has gold/yellow highlights that give it much-needed visual focal points.
The front deflector winglets feature Italy’s flag, and the side reflectors appear to have been redesigned. The orange markings on the front bumpers are a clear indication that this Huayra was ordered by a US client and will be delivered to its new residence there shortly.
Although Pagani did not explicitly state that the car was built on the Huayra Roadster BC, that would seem to be the most likely candidate.
If that is the case, we will be looking at an open-top supercar with a 6.0-liter AMG twin-turbo V12 engine that produces 774 pound-feet (1,050 Newton-meters) of torque between 2,000 and 5,500 rpm and 802 horsepower at 5,900 rpm. At 2,756 pounds, this track-oriented vehicle is slightly heavier than its coupe-derived counterpart and marginally lighter than the non-BC Huayra Roadster.
Pagani declared it would only produce 40 instances of the supercar when the Huayra Roadster BC made its debut. According to logic, this specific one-off ought to be included in that manufacturing run.
Lego Classic Land Rover Defender 90 Kit With 2,336 Pieces, Price $239.99
March 17, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Automotive News
The iconic Land Rover Defender 90 is portrayed in the most recent, highly detailed Lego model. This is the vintage off-roader that was on sale from 1983 to 2016. It is not the contemporary model. There are also many extras available to personalize your design.
There are two construction choices for the 2,336 piece Defender model. A regular SUV with a sage green frame and a white top can be put together.
A roof rack, snorkel inlet, a new front fender with a functioning winch, rock rails, a toolbox, a jack, a fire extinguisher, and rescue boards are some alternative options for the body.
The set includes two motors and three hoods. You could put up a cool diorama mimicking extreme off-roading with all of that equipment.
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In 2019, the toy business released a Technic model of the 2020 Defender for Lego Land Rover completists. It was eight inches tall, seven inches broad, and sixteen inches long.
There were more than 2,500 parts in the package. All-wheel drive, a functioning winch, a functional suspension, a four-speed sequential transmission, and foldable back seats were among the features. However, this variant is no longer being manufactured.