About Sameer Contractor
Sameer ContractorConnect with this authorWith an unquenchable thirst for everything automotive, Sameer has always been the go to auto guy that his friends needed. So, it isnt exactly surprising that he chooses to do what he does. A Batman fanatic, Sameers wants to go roof-scaping on the Tumbler, while the Bat motorcycle is certainly on the cards and he plans to build one himself. An avid foodie, he has a road trip in order that will be taking him across the world in search for the best roads and the best cuisines. While his stress buster involves taking aimless motorcycle rides, do not get offended by his sarcasm.
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Benelli TNT 300, 302R & TNT 600i Re-Launched In India; Prices Start At Rs. 3.50 Lakh
Now distributed by the Hyderabad-based Adishwar Auto Ride India - Mahavir Group, the Benelli TNT 300, Benelli 302R and the Benelli TNT 600i have been re-launched in India. The Italian bike maker recently saw a change of hands in India with the Mahavir Group taking charge of sales, service and distribution from the Pune-based DSK Group, and is now on an expansion spree with the products and dealerships. The Benelli TNT 300 is priced at an introductory Rs. 3.50 lakh, while the Benelli 302R is priced at Rs. 3.70 lakh. The Benelli TNT 600i is priced at Rs. 6.20 lakh (all prices, ex-showroom).
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Lance Stroll Officially Confirmed As New Driver At Racing Point Force India
Lance Stroll has been finally confirmed as the new driver for Racing Point Force India. While the team may have only made it official now, Stroll moving to Force India was hardly a surprise and possibly the worst kept secret at Formula 1 this year.
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2019 Bajaj Pulsar 150 Launched In India; Priced At Rs. 64,998
Bajaj Auto has rolled out the 2019 edition of the Pulsar 150 motorcycle in India priced at Rs. 64,998 (ex-showroom, Delhi). The Bajaj Pulsar 150 2019 "Neon" collection, as the company calls it, comes with new colours and graphics, in contrast with the black paint scheme. The Pulsar Neon collection is offered on the base trim with the rear drum brake and is being targeted at the entry-level space in the 150 cc motorcycle segment.
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Upcoming 200-400 cc Bikes In India In 2019
The motorcycle market grew further in 2018 as we had new and more interesting launches coming from across the globe. The 200-400 cc motorcycle segment continued to grow exponentially with offerings like the Kawasaki Ninja 400, Hero Xtreme 200 R, BMW G 310 R and G 310 GS, as well as the offerings from Cleveland CycleWerks. The segment though holds a lot more potential and we will see a lot of it new launches happening next year as more and more exciting products come to Indian shores. With offerings from Hero, Jawa, Bajaj, Benelli, and more, it's time to take a look at the upcoming motorcycles in the fast growing 200-400 cc segment that will be hitting showrooms in 2019.
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2019 Tata Harrier Interior Teased Ahead Of Reveal Next Month
The Tata Harrier is the new compact SUV from the Indian auto giant and anticipation levels are high from the Hyundai Creta rival. While the production-spec Tata Harrier's exterior has been fully revealed in images, the automaker has now teased the interior of the SUV in a video. While revealing little about the cabin, the video does give a glimpse of what to expect from the upcoming offering. The new Tata Harrier is slated for a debut in December 2018, while the official launch is slated for January 2019.
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F1: Robert Kubica To Return To Formula 1 With Williams Racing
Driver Robert Kubica has been confirmed to make his Formula 1 come back next year with Williams F1 team. The 2008 Canadian Grand Prix winner was serving as as the reserve and test driver for Williams through the 2018 season, and now steps into the driver's seat in place of Sergey Sirotkin, and will be teaming up with George Russell. Kubica's last race in F1 was in 2010 season finale, after which he suffered severe injuries to his right arm in a rally crash in early 2011. The serious injuries had left him with long-term injuries, which hindered his racing opportunities for several years. The return to F1 in 2019 is big news for the Kubica, who is now 70 per cent left-handed. He was expected to return to racing last year with Williams, however, the team decided to bring Sirotkin instead.
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Next Generation 2019 Land Rover Evoque Teased Again Ahead Of Debut
The 2019 Land Rover Evoque is all set to debut on Friday and ahead of its official reveal, the British automaker has put out the final teaser for the luxury SUV. The second generation Evoque will be revealed at 1.15 am on Friday (7.45 pm GMT) in London. The entry-level model in the Range Rover line-up is all set to get a comprehensive overhaul, eighth years after the model was first introduced in 2010. The Evoque has also been one of the most popular models from Land Rover globally and in India too, which makes the second generation model a highly anticipated offering.
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Jehan Daruvala To Make GP3 Series Debut At F1 Finale In Abu Dhabi
Indian racer Jehan Daruvala will be making his GP3 Series debut this weekend at the Has Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi. The GP3 is a support series that runs alongside Formula 1 and comes as a big push for the Mumbai-based driver's motorsport career. Jehan, who became the first Indian to win a race in the FIA F3 European championship, has collaborated up with Dutch team MP Motorsport for GP3. He will be a teammate to Dutchman Richard Verschoor and Canadian Devlin Defrancesco.
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Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza Production Ramped Up To Reduce Waiting Period
In a bid to reduce the waiting period for its popular subcompact offering, Maruti Suzuki has announced that has ramped up production of the Vitara Brezza. The production has been increased by 10 per cent to 94,000 units between April and October 2018, as compared to the same period last year. Launched in 2016, the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza turned out to be a game changer for the automaker with the subcompact SUV showing no signs of slowing down in terms of demand. The Vitara Brezza is produced at Maruti's Sanand facility in Gujarat, with the waiting period around four to six weeks at present.
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2019 TVS Apache RTR 180 Launched In India; Priced At Rs. 84,578
One of the first motorcycles to get dual-channel ABS in India, the TVS Apache RTR 180 has been updated for the 2019 model year. The 2019 TVS Apache RTR 180 is priced at Rs. 84,578 for the standard version, while the Apache RTR 180 ABS is priced at Rs. 95,392 (all prices, ex-showroom Delhi) and comes with a host of upgrades including refreshed graphics, new console and better crash protection. There are more cosmetic upgrades, while the mechanicals remain unchanged on the offering. The update is part of TVS' celebrations as the Apache series hit the three million sales milestone earlier this year.
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2018 Maruti Suzuki Ertiga: Price Expectation
The 2018 Maruti Suzuki Ertiga was globally revealed earlier this year in Indonesia and the MPV is all set to be make its Indian debut on November 21. The multi-seater has been one of the most popular offerings from Maruti Suzuki and the MPV segment as well, even as other products failed to make a mark. The new Ertiga then, has high expectations pinned on with the model being leagues ahead of the current version. So, with the launch just days away, here's what we think will be the key pricing on the 2018 Maruti Suzuki Ertiga.
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Karthik Tharani, Raghul Rangasamy Win 2018 JK Tyre Euro, LGB-4 Titles
The 21st edition of the JK Tyre FMSCI National Racing Championship concluded last weekend at the Buddh International Circuit with Chennai-bqsed drivers Karthik Tharani and Raghul Rangasamy claiming the titles in the Euro JK and LGB Formula 4 categories. The 2018 season finale saw over 35,000 fans at the F1 circuit near Delhi witnessing all the action across different races. Tharani was tied up with Mumbai's Nayan Chatterjee for the championship win with 89 points, bringing some nail biting action in the final laps.
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MotoGP: Dovizioso Wins Crash Ridden Valencia GP; KTM Scores First-Ever Podium
A smashing and crash ridden finale to the 2018 MotoGP season, Ducati's Andrea Dovizioso won the Valencia Grand Prix turning out to be one of the few riders to actually complete the very wet race. The rain drenched track made for a spectacle at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia, as the top riders were pulled out of contention after back-to-back crashes. The race was even stopped at half-point bringing with the red flag out, only to be started again for a 14 lap stint. Dovizioso ended the season just like he started it - with a win. However, the race was a game changed for KTM, which saw rider Pol Espargaro take his and the team's first ever podium in the sport. Suzuki's Alex Rins took his fifth podium of the season, finishing behind Dovizioso.
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Jawa Motorcycles Launched In India; Prices Start At Rs. 1.55 Lakh
Making a comeback after over two decades, Jawa Motorcycles is here with a new 300 cc motorcycle, all set to take on Royal Enfield's 350 cc range.
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Jawa Motorcycles: 5 Things To Know!
Jawa Motorcycles will soon officially announce its revival in India, albeit in a whole new avatar, and backed by a completely different team. Before the company announces its first bike for India, let's take a quick at the Jawa's journey in the country.
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Mahindra Scorpio S9 Variant Launched In India; Priced At Rs. 13.99 Lakh
Mahindra & Mahindra has added a new variant to its long-running Scorpio SUV with the new S9 variant. The Mahindra Scorpio S9 trim is priced at Rs. 13.99 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) and sits below the S11 trim in the line-up. Interestingly, the Scorpio S9 variant was originally available when the current generation of the SUV was introduced in 2014 and is now being re-introduced. Mahindra says the new variant will be available across the company's dealerships pan India from today and comes with a host of features and creature comfort. The S9 trim is about Rs. 1.4 lakh cheaper than the S11 version, and about Rs. 60,000 more expensive than the S7 trim.
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Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350X ABS Launched In India, Priced At Rs. 1.63 Lakh
The latest motorcycle to get Anti-Lock Brakes or ABS in the Royal Enfield range is the Thunderbird 350X cruiser. The new Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350X ABS is priced at Rs. 1.63 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) and is about Rs. 7000 more expensive than the previous model. The Thunderbird X series was launched earlier this year as a modern take on the cruiser with more commute friendly riding position that made it a fun choice for the younger set of customers. Royal Enfield dealers have confirmed to carandbike that the Thunderbird 350X is already available and bookings are open for the ABS version.
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EICMA 2018: The KTM 390 Adventure Is Not Here, But On Its Way
The KTM 390 Adventure was a highly anticipated model set for an EICMA debut this year, but was a no-show much to the disappointment of enthusiasts. So where is the 390 Adventure and when do we see it then? Read on to find out.
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EICMA 2018: Stunning MV Agusta Superveloce 800 Concept Revealed
MV Agusta makes some of the most gorgeous motorcycles in the world and going by its latest concept, its future offerings will be as stunning as well. The Varese-based bike maker has revealed its all-new MV Agusta Superveloce 800 concept at the ongoing EICMA Motorcycle Show, which gives a glimpse of the upcoming middleweight motorcycle that will arrive globally in the second half of 2019. The MV Agusta Superveloce 800 uses the F3 800 supersport as its based and builds a unique offering that pays homage to the Italian brand's racing heritage.
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F1: Vietnam To Host Formula One From 2020
Adding a new venue to the calendar, Formula One has announced that the city of Hanoi in Vietnam will be hosting an F1 Grand Prix from April 2020. The Vietnamese Grand Prix is part of new F1 owners Liberty Media's commitment to the Asia region. The sport already hosts races in Singapore, China and Japan across the largest continent. The move is also expected to broaden the appeal of F1 and reach new audiences across the globe, the promoters said in a statement.
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