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Motorsport

BMW Boss Defends Decision To Stick With Combustion Engines

Many automakers are in a rush to announce the tip of combustion engines, however BMW is not in such a rush. During a presentation on the Rhine-Main Business Initiative in Frankfurt, CEO Oliver Zipse defended the corporate’s resolution to stay with “old-school” engines.

German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ) quotes BMW’s head honcho saying the posh model does not “want to write off the combustion engine.” The 59-year-old govt defined that refusing to set an expiration date for the ICE does not mirror the model’s lack of initiative: “Openness to technology is not a backlog of decisions.”

2024 BMW M3 CS

He went on to say that it is flawed to “talk down products that are still on offer” and touched with regards to artificial fuels. Because there are multiple billion vehicles on the earth, Zipse argues that the significance of present gasoline autos is underestimated. According to automotive business analysis agency Hedges & Company, there are roughly 1.4 billion vehicles scattered across the globe.

Replacing every present ICE with an EV in a brief timeframe is not possible, and manufacturing a brand new electrical automobile is not eco-friendly both. Consequently, the CEO believes “e-fuels are also important” to maintain present vehicles operating with out harming the setting. Toyota, BMW’s accomplice in growing hydrogen tech, thinks it may possibly save the ICE by making it run on hydrogen.

2024 BMW M3 CS

The high brass at BMW argued that if gross sales of recent vehicles with combustion engines can be banned, many individuals are simply going to maintain their present ICE autos for longer. Why? Because electrical autos are nonetheless dearer than their gasoline/diesel counterparts, and there are many individuals around the globe who cannot pay the premium. In addition, numerous firm officers have beforehand stated the charging infrastructure is just not able to assist an inflow of EVs in all elements of the world.

That’s to not say BMW is favoring combustion engines over EVs. This 12 months, the corporate has set an goal for zero-emission autos to account for 15 p.c of complete deliveries. By the tip of the last decade, the Munich-based marque tasks one in two vehicles it can promote is not going to have an ICE.

BMW’s important rivals have set loftier objectives. Mercedes believes it may possibly go purely electrical as early as 2030 “where market conditions allow.” From 2026, Audi is just going to launch EVs and can finish manufacturing of ICE vehicles in 2032. Jaguar will go electric-only a lot sooner, from 2025. Volvo goes to desert combustion engines in 2030 when the BMW Group’s MINI and Rolls-Royce will do the identical.

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Toyota Financial Services Announces Executive Changes

PLANO, Texas (Dec. 13, 2023) – Toyota Financial Services (TFS) is happy to announce the next govt adjustments, efficient January 2, 2024:

Scott Cooke, presently TFS senior vp and chief monetary officer, is promoted to Toyota Financial Services president and CEO.

As chief monetary officer, Cooke has been chargeable for the general monetary administration of Toyota Financial Services, main the features of TFS accounting, TFS finance, TFS and Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) treasury, and TFS competitiveness and mergers & acquisitions. He serves on the board of administrators of Toyota Motor Credit Corporation, the Toyota Financial Services International Corporation administration committee, and acts because the chief monetary officer for the TFS Americas Oceania Region.

“I look forward to continuing the TFS tradition of providing the best possible service to consumers and dealers,” mentioned Cooke. “Toyota Financial Services’ role has always been to deliver top-tier experiences that keep consumers loyal to our brands and their originating dealer in a way that supports manufacturer and dealer profitability. TFS also provides a stable source of funding for customers and dealers during good and challenging economic conditions. We fully intend to continue this strategy by providing innovative solutions that meet rapidly evolving customer preferences and needs.”

Cooke, who joined Toyota in 2003, has held management roles in treasury, enterprise intelligence, analytics, finance, danger, seller credit score, and technique. In addition to his vary of positions at TFS, Cooke served as company supervisor of product planning for Toyota Motor North America.

Cooke earned his Bachelor of Science diploma in Finance and MBA from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, and is an alumnus of the Harvard Business School in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

“Scott is the ideal leader to succeed me in this role. He brings unparalleled knowledge of the TFS organization based on his decades with the company in positions both here and at Toyota Motor North America,” mentioned Mark Templin, present TFS president and CEO.

Templin continues to information a number of Toyota enterprise operations across the globe. He assumes the title of chairman of the board of Toyota Motor Credit Corporation, and retains the titles of chairman of the board of Toyota Financial Savings Bank, CEO of the TFS Americas Oceania Region, CEO of Toyota Insurance Management Solutions, and director and group chief working officer of Toyota Financial Services Corporation (TFSC) in Japan.

James Schofield, TFS group vp of finance, treasury, competitiveness, mergers and acquisitions, is promoted to TFS group vp and chief monetary officer. Schofield is well known as a considerate and efficient chief who has elevated the TFS finance, treasury, and competitiveness features to new heights. He joined the corporate in 2021, bringing a wealth of information about monetary providers finest practices gleaned from earlier roles at Lloyds Banking Group and JP Morgan Chase. Schofield is a graduate of Oxford University in Oxford, England.

About Toyota Financial Services 

Toyota Financial Services (TFS) is the model for finance and associated merchandise for Toyota within the United States, providing retail auto financing and leasing by Toyota Motor Credit Corporation (TMCC) and Toyota Lease Trust. TFS additionally presents automobile and fee safety merchandise by Toyota Motor Insurance Services (TMIS). The firm providers Lexus sellers and prospects utilizing the Lexus Financial Services model.

As of March 31, 2023, TFS employed roughly 3,800 workforce members nationwide, and had belongings totaling over $137 billion. It is a part of a worldwide community of complete monetary providers supplied by Toyota Financial Services Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation.

We announce materials monetary info utilizing the investor relations part of our web site (www.toyotafinancial.com) and SEC filings. We use these channels, press releases, and social media to speak about our firm, our providers and different points. While not all info we put up on social media is of a fabric nature, some info might be materials. Therefore, we encourage these eager about our firm to overview our messages on Twitter at www.twitter.com/toyotafinancial and posts on Facebook at www.facebook.com/toyotafinancial/.

Mazda

More Mazda Models Earn 2023 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ Awards

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) is honored to announce that the 2024 Mazda3 sedan, Mazda3 hatchback and Mazda CX-30 have earned TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

2023 Mazda CX-30.

“Mazda is proud to add to our list of top award winners,” mentioned Tom Donnelly, president and CEO of Mazda North America Operations. “We do so out of our constant pursuit of advanced safety, always aiming to provide our customers with the highest level of support and protection.”

Earlier this 12 months, the 2023 Mazda 3 sedan, Mazda3 hatchback and Mazda CX-30 earned IIHS’s lower-tier TOP SAFETY PICK award. System enhancements have been made to those fashions for the 2024 mannequin 12 months, permitting them to earn the highest, superior rankings in IIHS’s pedestrian crash avoidance rankings, together with their new nighttime assessments.

To qualify for TOP SAFETY PICK+ in 2023, a automobile should earn ranking within the driver-side small overlap entrance, passenger-side small overlap entrance, unique reasonable overlap entrance and up to date aspect assessments. Acceptable or good headlights have to be normal throughout all trims, and a entrance crash prevention system that earns superior or superior rankings in each the daytime and nighttime vehicle-to-pedestrian evaluations have to be accessible.

In distinction, for the lower-tier TOP SAFETY PICK award, an appropriate ranking within the up to date aspect take a look at is sufficient, and solely a sophisticated or superior ranking within the daytime vehicle-to-pedestrian take a look at is important.

The 2024 Mazda3 and CX-30 fashions now be part of 2024 Mazda CX-90 as recipients of the 2023 TOP SAFETY PICK+, the best award in security, whereas the 2024 Mazda CX-5 and CX-50 at the moment maintain the distinguishment of being 2023 TOP SAFETY PICK award winners. These awards have been received with security options that Mazda is happy to supply as normal tools on all fashions.

Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, California, and oversees the gross sales, advertising and marketing, elements and customer support help of Mazda autos in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Colombia by way of roughly 795 sellers. Operations in Canada are managed by Mazda Canada Inc. in Richmond Hill, Ontario; operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City; and operations in Colombia are managed by Mazda de Colombia in Bogota, Colombia. For extra info on Mazda autos, together with pictures and B-roll, please go to the net Mazda media heart at information.mazdausa.com.

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Hyundai Creta Facelift Is Expected To Be Launched In India On This Date

Hyundai can be more likely to announce the costs of the facelifted Creta on the identical day

Hyundai Creta facelift

  • The second-gen Creta was launched in early 2020 in India and it’s prepared for an replace.

  • To get a brand new grille, larger 18-inch alloy wheels, and up to date LED lighting.

  • Its cabin may have a distinct dashboard design and seat upholstery.

  • May additionally get a digital driver’s show, 360-degree digicam, and ADAS.

  • Changes to present powertrain choices unlikely; also needs to get the Verna’s turbo-petrol unit.

  • Prices anticipated to start out from Rs 10.50 lakh (ex-showroom).

The second-generation Hyundai Creta went on sale in early 2020 in India, and the Hyundai Creta facelift has been taking form since mid-2023. We now have phrase that the facelifted SUV will possible be debuting on January 16 in India. 

Here’s a fast roundup of what all it’s going to have on supply:

A Fresh Face

Hyundai Creta facelift spied

It will get a definite design from the up to date mannequin launched internationally a while in the past. A just lately noticed take a look at mannequin showcased new LED headlights and DRLs that seem bigger and extra square-shaped. Hyundai may additionally present it with a redesigned entrance grille with new chrome studding and tweaked bumpers entrance and rear.

The 2024 Creta’s profile appears to be like almost unaltered over the present mannequin, aside from the inclusion of larger 18-inch alloy wheels with rear disc brakes, presumably borrowed from the Hyundai Alcazar. We may additionally get to see the brand new SUV with cut up and linked LED taillights, and dynamic flip indicators.

What About Its Cabin And Features?

Hyundai is anticipated to freshen issues up on the within by implementing a distinct dashboard design and new seat upholstery.

Hyundai Creta facelift front camera

In phrases of apparatus, the facelifted Creta is probably going so as to add a 360-degree digicam, a digital driver’s show (presumably the ten.25-inch unit from the Alcazar), heated entrance seats and a dashcam. It will largely proceed to be geared up with the identical 10.25-inch touchscreen, panoramic sunroof, wi-fi cellphone charging, and ventilated entrance seats as the present mannequin.

The up to date Hyundai Creta is anticipated to be provided with superior driver help techniques (ADAS) just like these discovered within the new Hyundai Verna. These may embrace lane-keep help, autonomous emergency braking, and adaptive cruise management. It will proceed to rise up to 6 airbags (maybe as normal with the facelift), ISOFIX youngster seat anchorages, and a reversing digicam.

Turbo-petrol Option To Return

The 2024 Hyundai Creta might be accessible with a spread of powertrains, that are as follows:

Specification

1.5-litre N.A. Petrol

1.5-litre Turbo-petrol

1.5-litre Diesel

Power

115 PS

160 PS

116 PS

Torque

144 Nm

253 Nm

250 Nm

Transmission

6-speed MT, CVT

6-speed MT/ 7-speed DCT

6-speed MT/ 6-speed AT

The solely change is the now-familiar 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine that replaces the 1.4-litre turbo-petrol possibility for the Creta that was already discontinued some time in the past.

Also Read: All The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Buying A New Car At The End Of A Calendar Year

Price And Competition

Hyundai Creta facelift rear

We count on the Hyundai Creta facelift to have a beginning worth of Rs 10.50 lakh (ex-showroom). It will rejuvenate its rivalry with the Maruti Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Kia Seltos, Honda Elevate, Volkswagen Taigun, Skoda Kushaq, and Citroen C3 Aircross.

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Lexus

LEXUS JOINS MALBON GOLF AS OFFICIAL AUTOMOTIVE PARTNER

PLANO, Texas (Nov. 30, 2023) — Lexus and Malbon Golf have announced a multi-year partnership prior to the Malbon Mutiny Golf Invitational. Lexus is now the exclusive automotive partner for Malbon Golf, and the two brands will work together on a unique Lexus x Malbon capsule collection, a Malbon Golf-themed 2024 Lexus GX, and Lexus will activate at future Malbon Golf events.

For over 30 years, Lexus has deliberately forged partnerships that resonate with luxury enthusiasts – from fashion and design to hotel collaborations, unique culinary experiences, and sporting events. Lexus has a longstanding presence in the golf arena, and as the sport evolves, the brand adapts to attract a younger, more diverse audience.

“We’re excited to usher in a new era of Lexus Golf alongside the Malbon Golf team,” said Vinay Shahani, vice president of Lexus marketing. “The Malbon Golf brand has made a lasting impact on the culture and lifestyle of young individuals entering the golf scene, and we are thrilled to welcome them into the Lexus family.”

“Malbon and Lexus both share a deep-rooted dedication to innovation and creativity, so it was natural for us to collaborate,” co-founder Stephen Malbon said. “We are looking forward to combining our expertise and paving the way for a new era in golf together.”

The Malbon Mutiny Golf Invitational will begin on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at Miami Shores Golf Club in Miami, Florida.

About Lexus   

Lexus’ passion for bold design, innovative technology, and thrilling performance enables the luxury lifestyle brand to create incredible experiences for its customers. Lexus began its journey in 1989 with two luxury sedans and a commitment to pursue perfection. Since then, Lexus has expanded its lineup to cater to the needs of global luxury consumers in over 90 countries. In the United States, Lexus vehicles are offered through 244 dealers providing a full range of luxury vehicles. With eight models incorporating Lexus Hybrid Drive, Lexus leads in luxury hybrid vehicles. Lexus also offers nine F SPORT models, one F performance model, and one F model. Lexus is dedicated to being a forward-thinking brand that anticipates the future for luxury customers.

ABOUT MALBON GOLF

The mission of Malbon Golf is simple: inspire today’s youth to engage in the greatest game on Earth. Established in 2017 by culture and golf enthusiasts Stephen and Erica Malbon, the brand debuted with a limited collection for men seeking multi-functional golf apparel designed to be worn both on and off the course. Since then, the couple has been leading the charge towards golf as a lifestyle by collaborating with some of the most well-known brands globally and cultivating a community of like-minded individuals who share the same vision for the future of the sport. Today, Malbon Golf has expanded to offer a complete line of limited-edition apparel, footwear, and accessories aimed at reimagining the status quo and inspiring people of all ages with the ultimate goal of bringing a fresh perspective and an accessible, personal approach to the game. The brand is available throughout the US and Korea through both e-commerce and at select top retailers. To learn more, please visit malbongolf.com or follow on Instagram at @malbongolf. To explore the digital collectibles, Buckets Club, visit bucketsclub.com or @buckets.club.

Mazda

Dan Ryan Receives ASIRT Corporate Leadership in Road Safety Award

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) is proud to announce that Vice President of Government and Public Affairs Dan Ryan was presented with the Association for Safe International Road Travel (ASIRT) Corporate Leadership in Road Safety Award. Ryan received this award for his steadfast commitment to and support of industry and government road safety efforts.

Vice President of Government and Public Affairs Dan Ryan Receives ASIRT Corporate Leadership in Road Safety Award.

“Dan’s efforts to help shape auto safety policy as well as helping to ensure safety remains at the center of all that we do at Mazda is so important to us as a global company,” said Mazda Motor Corporation’s Chief Financial Officer and a Representative Director Jeff Guyton. “While Mazda, and the rest of the industry, have improved the safety of autos immensely over the past years, new safety technologies will provide such great promise to save lives and improve mobility even more in the coming years. I look forward to Dan’s expert guidance as we all navigate this fascinating period in the automotive industry.”

ASIRT’s mission is to improve the safety of travelers on the world’s roads through education and advocacy.

“Road safety is an international issue which requires leadership from government, nonprofit, and corporate entities,” Rochelle Sobel, ASIRT president and founder, said. “We are proud to honor Dan’s commitment to make personal transportation safer through behavioral campaigns like air bag and seat belt advocacy and his policy work advancing road safety priorities.”

Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, California, and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Colombia through approximately 795 dealers. Operations in Canada are managed by Mazda Canada Inc. in Richmond Hill, Ontario; operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City; and operations in Colombia are managed by Mazda de Colombia in Bogota, Colombia. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at news.mazdausa.com.

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Mazda North American Operations Donates Vehicles to American Red Cross

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) has donated eight Mazda CX-50 vehicles to the Red Cross Alabama and Mississippi Region. The vehicles will help deliver emergency supplies, provide services to families affected by disasters, and support biomedical services.

Michael Ponter of Hiley Mazda (left), Mark Beddingfield of American Red Cross (middle-left), Naoki Okano of Mazda North American Operations (middle-right), and Matt Meyer of Hiley Mazda (right) gather to exchange 2024 Mazda CX-50s for community emergency vehicles in Alabama.

Mazda’s donation of vehicles to the Red Cross serves as an opportunity to give back to the communities where it operates. Since 2015, MNAO has donated a total of 90 vehicles to Mazda dealerships across the country, specifically to Red Cross offices in need of transportation. These vehicles are used by the Red Cross for disaster response, providing shelter and resources, and supporting biomedical services.

“Mazda’s partnership with the American Red Cross has been ongoing for nearly three decades, and we are grateful for the work they do in the communities we serve,” said Naoki Okano, Senior Vice President of Monotsukuri Operations, Mazda North American Operations. “We are honored to provide the Alabama-Mississippi Region with eight locally manufactured Mazda CX-50s from our plant in Huntsville, AL. These vehicles will serve as additional emergency vehicles for local communities.”

“In recent years, we have been on the ground responding to an increasing number of tornadoes, home fires, and other disasters,” said Mark Beddingfield, Regional Chief Executive Officer of the Red Cross Alabama and Mississippi Region. “This generous donation of vehicles will not only enable us to fulfill our unwavering commitment to protect life and alleviate suffering, but their versatility will allow us to meet a wide range of needs, including biomedical services and disaster response.”

The American Red Cross responds to nearly 64,000 disasters across the country each year, providing assistance to individuals in need regardless of income or cost. Their services are made possible through the generosity of donors.

Mazda North American Operations, headquartered in Irvine, California, manages the sales, marketing, parts, and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Colombia through approximately 795 dealers. Operations in Canada are handled by Mazda Canada Inc. in Richmond Hill, Ontario; operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City; and operations in Colombia are managed by Mazda de Colombia in Bogota, Colombia. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at InsideMazda.MazdaUSA.com/Newsroom.

Follow MNAO’s social media channels on Twitter and Instagram at @MazdaUSA and on Facebook at Facebook.com/MazdaUSA.

About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross provides shelter, food, and comfort to disaster victims. They supply approximately 40% of the nation’s blood, offer life-saving skills training, distribute international humanitarian aid, and support veterans, military members, and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that relies on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to carry out its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow them on Twitter at @RedCross.

Lexus

LEXUS SIGNS GOLF SENSATIONS HINAKO SHIBUNO AND AMARI AVERY AHEAD OF U.S. WOMEN’S OPEN

Lexus is excited to announce that it has added Hinako Shibuno and Amari Avery to its roster of sponsored golf champions. Shibuno is a 24-year-old Japanese golfer, while Avery is a 19-year-old rising star in women’s golf. Their sponsorship will begin at the 2023 U.S. Women’s Open Championship, which will be held at Pebble Beach Golf Links.

Nicole Peterson, from Lexus Partnerships, expressed her enthusiasm for the partnership, stating that both Shibuno and Avery are talented players who will help introduce the Lexus brand to new audiences and young people worldwide.

Shibuno, who has always dreamed of working with Lexus, shared her excitement for representing a luxury brand that she admires. She even purchased a Lexus NX with her professional earnings. Avery, on the other hand, is thrilled to be partnering with Lexus and sees the brand’s commitment to performance as inspiring for her amateur and future professional golf career.

Hinako Shibuno

Hinako Shibuno began playing golf in Okayama, Japan, at the age of 8. She turned professional in 2018 and quickly made a name for herself. In 2019, she became the youngest tournament champion at The World Ladies Salonpas Cup and won her second title at the Shiseido Anessa Ladies in her first-ever playoff.

In the same year, Shibuno made her debut at the AIG Women’s British Open and won her first major, becoming the second Japanese woman to achieve this feat since 1977. Her captivating smile earned her the nickname “Smiling Cinderella.” In 2020, she finished fourth at the U.S. Women’s Open and continued to excel in major tournaments.

Shibuno also runs her own YouTube channel, where she shares behind-the-scenes stories of her life on the US tour. She is also involved in organizing the “Hinako Shibuno Cup Okayama Softball Tournament” and giving back to her hometown of Okayama.

Shibuno is currently ranked 54th in the Rolex World Rankings.

Amari Avery

Amari Avery, at only 19 years old, has already made a name for herself in the world of golf. She has had success in her junior, amateur, and collegiate career, reaching as high as #5 in the World Amateur Golf Rankings. She has participated in prestigious tournaments such as the Augusta National Women’s Amateur and the U.S. Women’s Open, showcasing her talent.

During her time at the University of Southern California, Avery has achieved four individual victories and shattered records in USC women’s golf history. She has received multiple honors and continues to impress with her dedication and skills on the course.

Avery’s diverse racial and ethnic background, with an African American father and Filipino mother, is an important aspect of her identity that she proudly represents. She gained early exposure through the 2013 Netflix documentary “The Short Game,” which featured her journey to the U.S. Kids Golf World Championship.

About Lexus

Lexus is a luxury lifestyle brand known for its bold design, innovative technology, and exhilarating performance. Since its inception in 1989, Lexus has expanded its lineup to meet the needs of luxury customers worldwide. In the United States, Lexus vehicles are available through 244 dealerships, offering a full range of luxury vehicles. Lexus is a leader in luxury hybrid technology with seven models incorporating Lexus Hybrid Drive. The brand also offers F SPORT models and performance models. Lexus is committed to being a visionary brand that anticipates the future needs of luxury customers.

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BETA’S 2024 ELECTRIC DIRT BIKE REVEALED

Beta USA is proud to announce a new model in their range that thinks “outside the box” compared to the current model lineup. The all-new Beta Explorer is a 100% electric E-Moto bike designed to appeal to adult riders of all ages and experience levels. Quiet, simple, and easy to ride, this new model is a collaboration between Beta USA and Apollo Moto, which provides a riding experience like no other. Designed for fun off-road adventure, the Explorer has the features and Rideability that can only be defined by Beta.

Roughly 30% smaller than a normal off-road motorcycle, the Explorer is designed to be less intimidating making it great fun for trail riding, camping, hunting, or just working around the ranch.

The Explorer has three speeds including casual, medium, and for a quick 10-second burst, “Rocket” mode. Casual mode is the most popular setting that most riders will use as it also has the longest range of 50-100 miles. The medium setting offers roughly twice the speed and torque with a range between 30-60 miles. There is also an added reverse gear for backing up out of tight trails or roads.

The Explorer has no pedals but rather folding footpegs like a modern motorcycle. Riders have six different positions to choose from to make the ride the most comfortable. Hydraulic front and rear disc brakes are controlled by levers on the adjustable handlebar. Other features include a 74-volt battery that can be fully charged in about two hours. The battery can also be charged out of the bike as well so riders can charge one battery while riding with a fresh one. The batteries can be swapped out in about three minutes. Fully adjustable front and rear suspension provides a gentle ride perfect for trails and fire roads. There is also a storage system under the seat for a water canteen, a small dome tent, or a nice lunch for a picnic.

The definition of Explorer reads; To transverse over a region for the purpose of new discovery. This sums up the motive of the Beta Explorer! For those who have not yet seen the world from a different perspective, Explorer offers a quiet sense of freedom only found outside.

Beta Explorer models will be available at Authorized Beta USA dealers beginning this October. Go to www.betausa.com to locate a Beta dealer near you and to leave a deposit to ensure delivery.

Specifications:

Peak Power
12.5 Kw

Battery
74V35 AH-One minute to remove

Speeds
Two plus Rocket mode – reverse also

Max Speed
40 MPH

Frame
Forged aluminum with steel upper structure

Range
Speed One: 50-100 miles

Speed Two: 30-60 miles

Charge Time
2-3 hours-standard 115V outlet

Brakes
Hydraulic 210 mm disk, front and rear

Wheels
Aluminum rims w/machined hubs

3.0×18″ Kenda knobby(rear)
2.75×19″ Kenda (front)

Front Fork
USD adjustable

Rear Shock
Adjustable compression, rebound, and spring preload – with linkage

Display
Digital meter – shows range, mode, mph, with total miles

Storage
Water bottle/other under seat

Seat Height
33.8″

Wheelbase
52.4″

Weight (including battery)
150 lbs.

Maximum Load
265 lbs.

Warranty – Chassis
Six Months

Warranty -Battery, charger, motor
Two Years

MSRP
$4,890.00 plus $189.00 shipping

State-of-The-Art battery comes with a two-Year warranty

Charge Battery on or off the bike

Onboard meter shows different riding modes, mileage, speed, and battery life

Two year warranty on the Explorer motor which is sealed to eliminate the worry for water or mud damage

These units are California green sticker legal.

Availability: October