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2024 Honda Gold Wing, Rebel 1100, And Rebel 500 Get New Colors In Europe

On October 12, 2023, Honda Motor Europe announced that the Gold Wing, CMX500 Rebel, and CMX1100 Rebel will be returning to the European market for 2024. These models will remain mechanically unchanged but will come with new color options for the upcoming year.

2024 Honda GL1800 Gold Wing and GL1800 Gold Wing Tour 

For 2024, the Honda GL1800 Gold Wing will be available in a new Matt Armoured Green Metallic color with brown details on the engine cases. This model will only come with Honda’s Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) as standard. Alternatively, the 2024 Honda GL1800 Gold Wing Tour will come with both DCT and an air bag as standard and will offer color choices of Heavy Gray Metallic or Pearl Glare White. The Heavy Gray Metallic variant will also feature brown engine covers. The manual transmission Gold Wing will only be available in Heavy Gray Metallic.


2024 Honda CMX500 Rebel - Studio - Matt Laurel Green - Front Right Angle View

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2024 Honda CMX500 Rebel

The 2024 Honda CMX500 Rebel will be available in two new colors: Seal Silver Metallic and Matt Laurel Green Metallic. If you choose the 2024 CMX500 Rebel S, you will get a Pearl Shining Black bike with a headlight cowl, black fork gaiters, and a diamond-stitched saddle.

2024 Honda CMX1100 Rebel

For those who prefer a larger bike with the same Rebel 500 look, the 2024 Honda CMX1100 Rebel will be available in two new colors: Glint Wave Blue Metallic and Iridium Gray Metallic. The 2024 Honda CMX1100T Rebel will come with a half-fairing and hard cases, making it more convenient for carrying luggage during your journey. The color scheme for this variant will feature a Gunmetal Black Metallic base and bronze wheels.

Pricing and Availability 

The 2024 Honda Gold Wings are expected to be available in Europe and the UK starting December 2023. The 2024 Honda CMX500 Rebel and CMX1100 Rebel, on the other hand, are expected to arrive at dealerships in early 2024. Detailed pricing information has not been released yet, but last year’s prices can give an idea of what to expect.

In the UK, the starting price for the 2023 Gold Wing DCT was £25,249 (about $30,815), the 2023 CMX1100 Rebel started at £9,599 (about $11,716), and the 2023 CMX500 Rebel started at £6,399 (about $7,810).

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COLBY RAHA’S FREESTYLE HUSKY: PROJECT BIKE SPOTLIGHT

Colby Raha, a five-time X Games gold medalist, relies on his factory Rockstar Husqvarna to excel in his sport. Mechanic Andrew Bauer builds bikes for multiple riders, including Raha, Colton Haaker, and Dalton Shirey. Raha’s Husqvarna stands out with its unique features and style. Let’s take a closer look at the parts and suppliers that contribute to this exceptional machine.

  • Raha’s freestyle bikes are equipped with Dunlop MX53 hard-terrain tires, which offer reduced knob flex during take-off on ramps.
  • San Diego Powder Coating provides the metallic flake-infused finish on the bike’s main frame and swingarm.
  • Raha’s suspension needs are taken care of by Ride JBI Suspension. The bike features a highly modified OEM rear WP shock and WP Pro Components fork setup revamped by Ride JBI.
  • The Thrill Seekers seat cover, in all-black, includes custom patches with matching gold chrome and ERA graphics.
  • Raha’s TC250 is equipped with a Rekluse TorqDrive clutch system, known for its durability and performance.
  • Husqvarna Factory Service builds and maintains Raha’s engines for his two- and four-stroke bikes.
  • Sano Metal Finishing adds the “Puffer’s Gold” specialty coating accents throughout the build.
To avoid excessive seat grip during freestyle, a Thrill Seekers seat cover with a cut foam is used.
The FMF custom pipe is a work of art.
Beneath it all, a carbureted TC250 powers the bike.
Dubya USA builds the sturdy wheels that can withstand anything while looking great. Take note of the metallic flakes in the powder coat on the swingarm, which matches the finish on the main frame courtesy of San Diego Powder Coating.
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Introducing the Perfect ‘Supercar’ for the City: Citroën Ami 100% Electric

  • Citroën Ami 100% Electric, wrapped in gold, steals the spotlight among supercars in London.
  • The one-off golden Ami 100% Electric will kick off the nationwide #AmiOnTour in London.
  • Public can participate in a competition to win an Ami vehicle by visiting the Ami Hub in each city.
  • #AmiOnTour will visit London, Bristol, Cardiff, Manchester, Liverpool, Newcastle, and Edinburgh.

Citroën Ami 100% Electric recently challenged popular supercars in London with its eye-catching gold chrome wrap, showcasing itself as the ‘Perfect Supercar for the City’. During its visit to popular supercar locations such as Knightsbridge, New Bond Street, Mayfair, and Park Lane, the Ami garnered more attention than even the most luxurious cars, impressing onlookers who couldn’t help but capture a photo.

With the rise of Ultra Low Emissions Zones and Clean Air Zones, the Ami presents an accessible zero-emissions mobility option in urban areas. It is Citroën’s bold response to the challenges faced in congested cities.

As an electric vehicle, the Ami produces zero emissions and features a 5.4kWh battery that can be fully charged in just four hours. With a range of 46 miles and a top speed of 28mph, the Ami 100% Electric offers an affordable and clean mobility solution for all.

#AmiOnTour will bring the Ami 100% Electric to famous landmarks in each city, inviting the public to engage, take pictures, and experience the Ami in their own surroundings. To celebrate each host city, the seven prize-winning vehicles will be customized with unique designs by Jenni Sparks, featuring local landmarks and cityscapes.

During the tour, the public will have the chance to enter a competition and win one of the seven wrapped Amis, with each winner receiving the Ami associated with their city. Simply scan one of the competition QR codes located at the Ami Hub in each city between 12:00 and 16:30 to enter.

#AmiOnTour kicks off tomorrow and will visit seven cities in just over two weeks:

  • Friday 18 August – London (Ami Hub: Leicester Square)
  • Monday 21 August – Bristol (Ami Hub: Queens Square)
  • Wednesday 23 August – Cardiff (Ami Hub: Churchill Way)
  • Friday 25 August – Manchester (Ami Hub: Piccadilly Gardens)
  • Wednesday 30 August – Liverpool (Ami Hub: Church Street)
  • Friday 1 September – Newcastle (Ami Hub: Northumberland Street)
  • Monday 4 September – Edinburgh (Ami Hub: Castle Street)

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Peugeot Celebrates Top Performing UK Retailers

Peugeot UK honored its top performing retailers at the annual Guild of Gold Lion Awards. The awards ceremony took place at the Design Museum in London, known for celebrating contemporary design.

 

Stellantis &You Bristol North received the prestigious Retailer of the Year award, surpassing 20 other shortlisted retailers. This award recognizes the retail partner that achieves the best overall results, considering all 173 Peugeot retailers in the UK.

 

The rankings are based on scores for team members and the retailers as a whole, with a focus on service, customer satisfaction, and number of vehicles sold.

 

Perrys Huddersfield was recognized as the LEV (Low Emission Vehicle) Retailer of the Year for its exceptional support in promoting Peugeot’s electric vehicle range. Hawkins Motors was named Peugeot’s top Retailer Group.

 

Individual awards were also presented, with James White from Drivers of Prestatyn winning Sales Executive of the Year, and Richard Chambers of Griffin Mill Garages being recognized as the top Business Specialist.

 

Drivers of Prestatyn also received recognition in the Customer Experience category, while Arbury Bromsgrove and Lyons Bros. were awarded for having the best Sales Department and Aftersales Department, respectively – two crucial areas ensuring the success of the Peugeot brand in the UK.

 

Arbury Bromsgrove was named Peugeot UK’s top Business Centre of the year, and Stellantis &You Coventry was acknowledged as the Most Improved Retailer.

 

Adam Wood, Managing Director at Peugeot UK, expressed his pride and appreciation for the accomplishments of the Peugeot retailer network, emphasizing the value of partnership and the commitment of all departments within the business. He extended his congratulations to all the winners and looked forward to continued collaboration with the partners.

 

Here is the full list of winners at this year’s Peugeot UK Guild of Gold Lion Awards:

 

Gold Lion Retailer of the Year: Stellantis &You Bristol North

 

Sales Department of the Year: Arbury Bromsgrove

 

Aftersales Department of the Year: Lyon Bros

 

Business Centre of the Year: Arbury Bromsgrove

 

Customer Experience Retailer of the Year: Drivers of Prestatyn

 

Motability Retailer of the Year: Campbeltown Motor Company

 

Most Improved Retailer of the Year: Stellantis &You Coventry

 

Retailer Group of the Year: Hawkins Motors

 

LEV Retailer of the Year: Perrys Huddersfield

 

Sales Executive of the Year: James White – Drivers of Prestatyn

 

Business Specialist of the Year: Richard Chambers – Griffin Mill Garages

 

Sales Administration of the Year: Charles Hurst

 

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Check Out The Maruti Invicto Inside & Out Through These 20 Detailed Images


The Invicto comes in 4 monotone exterior shades and an all-black cabin with champagne gold inserts

Maruti Invicto

The Maruti Invicto is the carmaker’s entry into the truly premium category in terms of size, and features, and costs around Rs 30 lakh on-road. As a rebadged version of the Toyota Innova Hycross, the Invicto is very much like it, but it still has a host of differences to distinguish itself. It is only offered in two variants, both with the strong-hybrid powertrain rated at 186PS, and claims a fuel economy of over 23kmpl.

If you haven’t got a good look at the Maruti premium MPV yet, you can explore it through these 20 detailed images.

Also Read: Maruti Invicto vs Toyota Innova Hycross vs Kia Carens: Price Comparison

Exterior

Front

Maruti Invicto front

From the front, you can easily tell the Invicto apart from the Hycross. It gets a different grille with two chrome strips in the middle connecting the LED headlamps.

Positioning of the chrome elements is slightly different with the presence of a chrome strip at bottom of the bumper, and it gets tri-LED elements in the LED headlamps.

Side

Maruti Invicto side

From the sides, it looks just like the Toyota MPV with sharp character lines on the doors, and you can clearly see the length of the car from this angle.

Maruti Invicto 17-inch alloy wheels

The only noticeable difference on the side is the size of the alloy wheels. The Invicto gets smaller 17-inch alloys compared to the Toyota’s 18-inch alloys and that too of a different design.

Rear

Maruti Invicto rear

The design is more or less the same here. The Invicto carries a bold rear profile with an all-black bumper. It even has a roof-integrated spoiler that adds a sporty touch to the rear end of the MPV.

Here, it gets Nexa’s tri-LED design in the LED tail lamps and comes with a ‘Hybrid’ badge.

Related: Maruti Invicto Interior And Exterior Accessories Detailed

Boot

Maruti Invicto boot space with third row folded down

The Invicto offers a boot space of 239 litres which can be increased to 690 litres by tumbling down the third row flat.

Maruti Invicto powered tailgate

It also comes with a powered tailgate for additional convenience and enhances the MPV’s premium experience.

Interior

Dashboard

Maruti Invicto cabin

The Invicto gets an all-black cabin unlike the brown cabin of the Innova Hycross, but the layout remains unchanged. The most notable design element is the positioning of the drive-selector on the tall central console.

Maruti Invicto champagne-gold accents

The cabin also gets champagne-gold elements on the doors, centre console and AC vents.

The main attraction of the dashboard is the free-standing 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system above the central AC events. Below that you can find the dual-zone climate controls which also have the ventilated seat buttons on either end.

The Invicto gets a familiar instrument cluster with a 7-inch TFT display flanked by analogue dials for the fuel, engine temps and tachometer.

Maruti Invicto pop-out cup holder

A nice touch for the front passengers is that there are pop-out cup holders just below the air vents on either end of the dashboard. This also allows you to cool your drink using the air coming from the vents.

Also Read: Take A Look At The Variant-wise Features Of The Maruti Invicto

Front Seats

Maruti Invicto front seats

The Invicto gets an 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with memory function. The leatherette seats get the same colour treatment as the dashboard.

Second Row Seats

Maruti Invicto second row seats

It can be had in both 7- and 8-seater layouts and the former gets captain seats in the second row. These seats get manual adjustment for slide and recline. Between them, you’ll find two cup holders and a tray for your convenience. You can also spot the AC vents on the roof.

Maruti Invicto dual-zone climate control

The second-row passengers also get their own climate control setting. They even get their own USB Type-C ports.

Maruti Invicto panoramic sunroof

The second row seats also get the most of the Invicto’s panoramic sunroof which also gets ambient lighting.

Third Row Seats

Maruti Invicto third row seats

The third row of the Invicto MPV can actually fit three, but it’s still more comfortable for just two. The outboard passengers also get cupholders and just like the second row, the third row also gets blower controls.

The Invicto is priced between Rs 24.79 lakh and Rs 28.42 lakh (introductory, ex-showroom) and is a direct rival to the Toyota Innova Hycross. The MPV is also a premium alternative to the Toyota Innova Crysta and Kia Carens.

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This New Report Reveals the Surprising Impact of Paint Color on Resale Value

According to a recent report, the choice of paint color can have a significant effect on the resale value of a vehicle. Surprisingly, gold-colored vehicles experience the highest depreciation, losing 25.9% of their value over three years. This translates to a substantial difference of $11,546, which is over 1.2 times the average depreciation rate. Brown is ranked as the second worst color in terms of depreciating value, while black comes in third. It might be surprising to some, considering the prevalence of black cars, but this is largely due to their popularity rather than consumer preference.

Similarly, silver performs poorly in terms of retaining value among minivans, drop-tops, and off-road trucks. “Safe” colors like silver and black, which are widely accepted, actually rank near the bottom of the list. It appears that their commonality in the market undermines their ability to maintain value.

The supply and demand dynamics of color preferences may change over time, potentially altering the rankings in future reports. Even if people’s aesthetic preferences remain constant, the availability of certain colors can easily shift, and this could impact the resale value. It is feasible that a future analysis, such as one in 2024, may find a new color surpassing yellow as the most sought-after paint option for pre-owned vehicles.