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Ducati has unveiled a special edition of the Monster which pays tribute to F1 legend Ayrton Senna. It’s called the Monster Senna special edition, and it is limited to only 341 units. Why? That’s because the number 3 refers to the total world titles won by Senna in Formula 1, 41 is the number of Grands Prix that Ayrton finished celebrating on the top step of the podium. The three-time F1 champion was one of the first owners of the Monster when it first came out back in 1993.
TVS Motor Company has launched the Black Edition for the Apache RTR 160 and Apache RTR 160 4V motorcycles. Bringing in an all black colour theme, the two motorcycles are priced from Rs 1.20 lakh (ex-showroom) for the Apache RTR 160 and Rs 1.25 lakh (ex-showroom) for the Apache RTR 160 4V.
The Maruti Suzuki Swift was launched in 2005. Everything since, as they say, is history. A history that I’m sure you don’t need me to re-tell. The Swift was a runaway success; it has become an unrefuted icon of the Indian automotive space. The question we are asking today is what was the magic sauce that went into making the Swift the success it is today and whether Maruti Suzuki has retained that magic, 19 years, 29 lakh Swifts and four generations later, with this brand-new Swift that you see on this page.
Moto Morini, which is part of Adishwar Auto Ride India (AARI) has announced that the prices for the X-Cape adventure motorcycle has been reduced, by up to Rs 1.3 lakh. With the price reduction, the Moto Morini X-Cape 650 is priced at Rs 5.99 lakh (ex-showroom), while the X-Cape 650X is priced at Rs 6.49 lakh (ex-showroom).
Leapmotor International, a 51/49 Stellantis-led company between Stellantis and Leapmotor, has announced that it will commence operations in Europe by September 2024 through 200 points of sales by the end of the year with plans to expand to India & Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa and South America starting in the fourth quarter of 2024. The freshly formed company hasn’t laid out a concrete plan for India yet. It remains unclear if Leapmotor International will make use of Jeep and Citroën dealerships in India, or whether it will establish a completely new identity.
As I got delegated to attend Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism's familiarisation trip for automotive journalists, I couldn’t hold in my excitement as Dubai is the place if you're a fan of everything automotive. The sprawling metropolis is home to cars of all kinds and make, from Lamborghinis, Ferraris and even ultra-rare Bugattis and Koenigseggs to iconic heritage models, which can be seen strolling around downtown at night. Seeing exotic machines was definitely exciting, but the actual reason for my elation was the opportunity for my first real racetrack experience.
BMW Motorrad India has launched the M 1000 XR in India for a price of Rs 45 lakh (ex-showroom). It has arrived in the country as a completely built-up unit (CBU) and deliveries are set to commence from June 2024. The BMW M 1000 XR is powered by a 999cc, inline four-cylinder motor that churns out 201bhp and 113Nm of peak torque. This is the same engine as the one on the M 1000 RR albeit with some modifications. That engine comes mated to a 6-speed gearbox with a bi-directional quickshifter.