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CFMoto Nepal has expanded its market leadership by introducing the all-new ZForce 500 EX Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) in the Nepali market. Priced at Rs 1,425,000, the ZForce 500 EX meets a variety of work and recreational needs. CFMoto says the ZForce 500 EX can be adapted for use in different environments. From border patrolling to agriculture farming and adventure tourism, the versatile CFMoto ZForce 500 EX can unlock an abundance of potential.

The CFMoto ZForce 500 EX is powered by a 495cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, FI engine mated to a CVT gearbox. The lightweight EFI engine delivers 37 bhp at 6,000 RPM and 43 Nm of torque at 5,800 RPM. It comes with a switchable 2WD/4WD drivetrain and an electronic power steering. The off-road buggy measures 2,870mm in length, 1,510mm in width, and 1,830mm in height. The wheelbase stands at 2,040mm while minimum ground clearance is 287mm, which is enough to cross a 25-degree slope. It also comes with a Roll-Over Protection System (ROPS) certified cage. CFMoto claims a top speed of 97 km/h.

Suspension duties are handled by Double A-arm, independent air-shock suspensions at both ends, which sit on 25-inch CST off-road tires. The minimum turning diameter is 9.5m while the kerb weight stands at 552 kg. The ZForce 500 EX fuel tank capacity is 27 liters and maximum payload capacity is 305 kg. There’s also a multi-function digital dash, front and rear steel bumpers, projector-beam headlights, cargo and side nets, multiple storage locations, and a 3,000-lb winch. Braking duties are carried out by hydraulic disc brakes on all four wheels.

The CFMoto ZForce 500 EX comes in two colors: Pearl Black and Ferrari Red. The UTV is available in the company’s dealership in Naxal, Kathmandu. More information about the ZForce 500 EX can be found online at www.cfmoto.com.np

Features:

• High-performance CVTech drive and driven clutches
• 50” trail stance
• Front & rear stainless steel bumpers
• CFMOTO 14” alloy wheels
• Compression and rebound adjustable shocks
• Cargo & side nets
• Tilt steering wheel
• 11.2” ground clearance
• Multiple storage locations
• 3000 lb winch
• Multi-function digital dash
• Four wheel hydraulic disc brakes
• Mechanical parking brake
• ROPS Certified Cage

PUBG Mobile this week rolled out ‘Royal Pass Season 14: Spark the Flame’. Players can now have access to newly-themed multi-form gear skins, rich level rewards, and more. The new Royale Pass Season 14 brings back the Roaring Dragon sets and Dragon-themed rewards that were launched in Royale Pass Season 5. This in celebration of the Royal Pass’ two-year anniversary.

More features in Royale Pass Season 14 include the Royal Pass Benefits Page where players can instantly view consecutive perks and preview other exclusive benefits. There’s also the Royal Pass Lobby Announcement for such announcements to appear more prominently in the lobby.

Royale Pass Season 14 can be availed through the Royal Pass Prime Subscription service for Android users. Here, players get two levels of membership: Prime and Prime Plus. There are monthly, quarterly, and yearly subscription options as well.

Other perks for the Royale Pass Prime Subscription include 300 or 900 Royal Pass vouchers awarded each month, access to Prime-exclusive Airplane Ranking display perks, and miscellaneous ongoing redemption discounts. PUBG Mobile is planning a similar collaboration with Apple for its iOS users.

Royale Pass Season 14 is part of the PUBG Mobile 0.19.0 update rolled out last week. This update arrived with the new and exclusive Livik map. It’s the smallest map in PUBG Mobile so far spanning 2 km x 2 km, and with matches lasting for 15 minutes. It can accommodate up to 52 players at once in a single match. The Nordic-style map has rich visuals with waterfalls, fields and more.

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In a recent online announcement, smartphone giant Samsung has announced that its mid-range Samsung Galaxy A51 and Samsung Galaxy A71 Samsung would get some features from the premium Samsung Galaxy S20. In a blog post, Samsung stated it has started rolling out the latest software update which carries the “leading Galaxy S20” features to the Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71.

These features include Single Take, My filters, Pro Mode functionalities, Night Hyperlapse, Quick Share, and more. Samsung is yet to share more details about the software update. The South Korean tech company has also announced a new color variant for both Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71.

Among the new features derived from the S20, the Manual Focus and Shutter Speed Control with Pro Mode could be the most useful for those who use several camera modes simultaneously. With Night Hyperlapse, users can capture “creative” sunset photos and even create their own filters with My Filters.

Users can share photos, music, and videos in no time using Quick Share that is similar to Apple's AirDrop. Other features for the Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71 include Clean View, Quick Crop, enhanced Keyboard and Gallery, and Quick Panel.

Additionally, the Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71 are getting a new color model called Haze Crush Silver. The global availability details are yet to be announced.

In response to the current scenario when social distancing and contactless service is the new normal, auto dealers in the country are gearing up to roll out their online vehicle sales platforms to cater to the new-age consumers. These platforms will allow prospective customers to browse and explore vehicles, view suitable financing options, book test-drives, and so on. Here is a short selection of the available online sales platforms:

Tata Motors Nepal ‘Contact Less Services’: A Multi-Support Online Sales Portal

The first-of-its-kind digital sales platform in the Nepali automotive landscape will allow consumers to browse and explore Tata Motors’ passenger vehicles, request a test drive, submit loan documentation, and book vehicles online. The nominal booking amount of Rs 10,000 can be paid via mobile banking or Fonepay.

Once on the website, buyers will have to go through a four-step process to buy the car of their choice. The first step is to explore the range of Tata passenger cars in the market. Following this, they will have to select their preferred model, color, and variant, and pay the booking amount. After that, a sales representative will get back to the buyer and explain the available financing options to facilitate the buying process. The fourth and final step is to choose a preferred location for vehicle delivery.

HH Bajaj’s Online Sales Platform

HH Bajaj has announced a new initiative to make the buying processes easy for customers in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. The highest-selling two-wheeler brand in the country has officially revealed a new online platform to give its customers a future retail experience.

Customers can book a Bajaj motorcycle of their choice by simply logging on to the website. After the selection is made, the buyer has to pay a token amount of Rs 2,000 either through eSewa, FonePay, or Connect IPS. The amount will be reduced in the final price of the motorcycle. The platform also allows buyers to enquire about the product, browse specifications, and read reviews.

Moreover, the company has introduced a post-lockdown offer under which it’s providing a sure-shot cash discount of Rs 12,000, zero percent interest on 50 percent down payment, or 20 percent down-payment with interest charges, for new buyers.

TVS Online Sales Service Platform

Similarly, Jagdamba Motors Pvt. Ltd Nepal has launched an integrated online sales platform for all its bikes and scooters at tvsnepal.com/shop. Users can find all the purchase-related information on the site, which allows them a glimpse of the features, financial and other aspects of the vehicle, making the experience as transparent and real as possible. The system guides the customer in the buying process. The ordered vehicle will be delivered to customer address. Also, TVS is planning to operate its showroom and other service-center services in the near future by maintaining proper physical distancing.