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1. Porsche Cayenne Coupe Launched, Prices Start at Rs 1.31 Crore
The Porsche Cayenne is the most popular of all Porsche models sold in India, primarily because it is an SUV – and therefore outselling the sportscars that the brand is known for. Catering to that audience, Porsche India has launched a "sportier" edition of the Porsche Cayenne – the Porsche Cayenne Coupe.
The Porsche Cayenne Coupe comes in two variants, the standard Porsche Cayenne Coupe priced at Rs 1.31 crore ex-showroom and the range-topping Porsche Cayenne Turbo Coupe priced at Rs 1.98 crore.
The refreshed Porsche Cayenne Coupe looks visually similar to the earlier Cayenne from the front, but it's actually an all-new SUV, with completely different bodywork. Of course, the highlight is the sloping roof at the rear, giving it coupe styling, kind of like the BMW X6.
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2. Tata Altroz First-Drive Review: Premium Hatchback Worth Its Buck?
You can also read the full first drive review of the upcoming hatchback over here.
3. New Yamaha R15 V3 BS-VI Variant Launched In India at Rs 1.45 Lakh
India Yamaha Motor on Monday launched the BS-VI compliant YZF-R15 Version 3.0 motorcycle model with prices starting at Rs 1.45 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). This is Rs 4,420 more expensive than the BS-IV variant.
The 155cc bike will be available across all company dealerships in India from the third week of December 2019.
The YZF-R15 Version 3.0 in BS-VI form follows the introduction of the Yamaha BS-VI vehicles – FZ FI (149 cc) and FZS FI (149 cc) – in November this year.
The bikes will be available in three colour options that are priced between Rs 1.45 lakh and Rs 1.47 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).
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4. If Tubeless Tyres Are Better, Why Do Tube-Type Wheels Still Sell?
Most vehicles have now shifted to tubeless tyres, but the tube-type variety continues to be sold. Why is that? If the advantages of tubeless tyres far outweigh those of tube-type tyres why is it that tubed tyres are specifically used on some vehicles?
A tubeless tyre is one where there is no inner tube between the tyre and the rim. Air is directly held in the space between the tyre and the rim. A tube-type tyre has an inflatable tube in it that holds the air in the tyre.
It turns out there are some advantages to tube-type tyres as well. But before that let’s just sum up why tubeless tyres are preferred these days compared to tube-type tyres.
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