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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Mahindra Y400 (Rexton-Based) Premium SUV Launch Details Revealed
Having showcased it at the Auto Expo 2018 earlier in the year, Mahindra & Mahindra has officially revealed the launch details on its upcoming flagship SUV. Codenamed Mahindra Y400, the SsangYong G4 Rexton based SUV will be launched in India on November 19, 2018, and is all set to compete against the Ford Endeavour, Toyota Fortuner and the likes in the segment. The SUV will be positioned above the XUV500 in Mahindra's stable and is expected to be leaps ahead of the previous offerings from the company.
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Volkswagen Vento, Polo And Ameo Connect Editions Launched For The Festive Season
Volkswagen India is the latest car maker to join the festive bandwagon with new Connect edition for the Vento, Polo and Ameo cars. The Volkswagen Connect is an intelligent connected vehicle assistance system that allows customers to connect to the car's system via an app, allowing access to more information about the car. The Volkswagen Polo, Vento and Ameo Connect editions also come with a host of new features including the new Lapiz blue paint scheme. Volkswagen has also announced that the Connect Edition is being offered at no extra cost.
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Honda 2Wheelers India Launches 'Honda Joy Club' Digital Customer Programme
In a bid to offer better service to customers beyond its products, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) has introduced its new Honda Joy Club. The Joy Club is a digital customer loyalty programme and the first-of-its-kind for the two-wheeler industry in India. The programme is directed for both new and existing Honda two-wheeler customers, which can be availed for a price of Rs. 299 (excluding GST) that remains valid for a period of three years. The Honda Joy Club programme is intended to provide beyond just two-wheelers via Honda's partners across different categories and needs to be accessed via an app, available on both iOS and Android devices. The Joy Club programme will also be offered free of cost to new customers till November 30, 2018.
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Renault Captur Gets New Radiant Red Shade This Festive Season
Keeping up with the festive spirit, Renault India has introduced a new colour option on the Captur SUV. The Renault Captur now comes in a new Radiant Red shade with a contrast black finished roof. In addition, the SUV now also comes with the roof rail as a standard feature on the RXT Petrol, RXT Diesel and Platine Diesel. Launched last year, the SUV does not get any mechanical changes with the new colour option, while prices start start at Rs. 9.99 lalkh, going up to Rs. 13.25 lakh (all prices ex-showroom Delhi).
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Okinawa Ridge+ With Lithium-Ion Battery Launched In India; Priced At Rs. 64,998
Gurugram-based electric two-wheeler maker Okinawa Autotech has announced the launch of the a new version to the Ridge electric scooter. The Okinawa Ridge+ is the new lithium-ion battery powered version and has been priced at Rs. 64,998 (ex-showroom, India). The new Okinawa Ridge+ uses an 800 watt, BLDC water-proof motor and extends the scooter's range to a claimed 120 km in a single charge. The Ridge+ will be sold alongside the standard Okinawa Ridge that used a lead battery. The new Ridge+ is substantially more expensive than the lead battery powered Ridge by about Rs. 21,000.
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Maruti Suzuki Ciaz Becomes India's Highest Selling Compact Sedan In First Half Of FY2018-19
The Maruti Suzuki Ciaz has turned out to be the most-selling C-segment sedan in the country with over 24,000 units sold during the first half of 2018-2019 financial year. The Ciaz currently accounts for a 28.8 per cent market share in the segment which comprises products like the Honda City, Hyundai Verna, Toyota Yaris, Volkswagen Vento, Skoda Rapid and the likes. Adding to the growth momentum was the launch of the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz facelift that arrived in August this year and registered over 10,000 bookings in the first month since the launch, the company announced in a statement.
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Tata Tigor Facelift Launched In India; Prices Start At Rs. 5.20 Lakh
A little over a year since its launch, the Tata Tigor subcompact sedan has received a mild refresh for the domestic market. The Tata Tigor facelift is priced from Rs. 5.20 lakh for the base petrol, going up to Rs. 7.38 lakh (all prices, ex-showroom Delhi) for the range-topping diesel, and comes with a host of cosmetic and feature upgrades over the current model. In addition, the Tigor has received a new brand ambassador as a well with actor Hrithik Roshan roped in to promote the smallest sedan in Tata's stable.
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Maruti Suzuki Flags Off Electric Vehicles For Field Testing In India
Following up with its announcement to introduce electric vehicles in India by 2020, Maruti Suzuki flagged off electric vehicles for field testing in India. The 50 prototype electric vehicles have been developed by Suzuki Motor Corporation in Japan, while the cars have been built at Maruti Suzuki's Gurugram facility in Haryana, as part of the company's make in India commitment. The electric vehicles were flagged off from the Gurugram facility by Maruti Suzuki - Senior Executive Director (Engineering), CV Raman. The prototype electric vehicles have been developed on an existing model by Suzuki Japan, the company said in a statement.
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Exclusive: Kinetic MotoRoyale To Announce 3 Brand Partnerships, 7 New Bike Launches On October 11
Pune-based Kinetic Group's multi-motorcycle-brand unit 'MotoRoyale' has scheduled a major announcement later this week on October 11, 2018. The company, which imports and operates with brands like MV Agusta and Norton in India, is all set to introduce a host of new motorcycles and manufacturers under its wing. CarAndBike can confirm that the manufacturer will be announcing three new motorcycle brand partnerships and seven new bike launches on the event day. This includes brands like SWM, FB Mondial and Hyosung, and a host of bikes under these manufacturers.
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Exclusive: New Hyundai Santro Online Bookings To Start From October 10
The new generation Hyundai Santro, codenamed AH2 is all set to be unveiled tomorrow, October 9, 2018, and will be bringing back the iconic small car in a completely new avatar. We've seen a glimpse of the hatchback in the recently leaked images, and CarAndBike can now confirm that bookings for the new Santro will start exclusively online on October 10 2018. Hyundai dealers in Mumbai and Delhi have confirmed the development to CarAndBike with the model being available to book on the company's website. Users will have to select the booking option and can pay the minimum token amount of Rs.10,000 and select their preferred dealer choice when booking the model. Deliveries for the model will commence by the end of this month after the launch on October 23.
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India's First Emergency Evacuation Vehicle Inducted Into Mumbai International Airport
In a bid to make access to aircrafts faster during emergencies, the Mumbai International Airport (MIAL), which administers the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (CSIA) has inducted the Emergency Evacuation Vehicle (EEV) in its fleet. The Mumbai International Airport becomes the first in the country to get such an advanced evacuation vehicle that can access even the largest of passenger aircrafts including the Airbus A380, the largest civlian aircraft in operation at present. This is the seventh emergency evacuation vehicle at the airport, but offers better access to aircrafts and can speed up the evacuation process in an emergency.
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MotoGP: Marquez Battles Dovizioso To Win Inaugural Thai GP
Honda's Marc Marquez took a nail-biting win in the inaugural Thailand Grand Prix at the Buriram circuit. The 2018 MotoGP championship contender managed to pass rival Andrea Dovizioso of Ducati on the final lap to take the win. The two riders were separated by just 0.115s as Marquez heads closer to the championship title for the seventh time. Finishing third was Yamaha's Maverick Vinales with the new aero fairing after a spell of poor performances in previous races. This was also Marquez's seventh win of the 2018 MotoGP season, and the Spaniard leads with 77 points, with only 100 points left to play for in the final four races.
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F1: Hamilton Wins Japanese GP As Vettel Crashes
Lewis Hamilton took a step closer to the 2018 Formula 1 championship title, winning the Japanese Grand Prix. The Mercedes driver won the race amidst high octane action, which included a clash between Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen of Red Bull. With a 67 point deficit over Hamilton, Vettel's home of taking winning the championship this year seem to be diminishing faster with about 100 points left for grabs. Joining Hamilton on the podium was teammate Valtteri Bottas followed by Verstappen in third place. Vettel finished a distant sixth in the race.
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Anand Mahindra's New TUV300 Plus Sets Twitter Abuzz With Hilarious Comments
Mahindra Group's top boss Anand Mahindra has taken delivery of the TUV300 Plus and shared an image of his new prized possession in a tweet and surely the netizens were pleasantly surprised as well.
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2018 Paris Motor Show: Peugeot P2X Cafe Racer & Roadster Concepts Revealed
Peugeot Two-Wheelers is now a subsidiary of the Mahindra Group and it was only expected that both brands will be collaborating to make two-wheelers at some point. While an official announcement on that front is yet to happen, we may have caught a glimpse of the collaboration at the 2018 Paris Motor Show. The Peugeot P2X Cafe Racer and Roadster concepts were revealed at the Annual event, but what's more interesting is that the models use the Mahindra Mojo as the donor motorcycle.
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TVS Jupiter Grande Edition Launched In India; Prices Start At Rs. 55,936
Having been spotted at a dealership recently, the TVS Jupiter Grande special edition has been launched in India with prices starting at Rs. 55,936 for the drum version, and Rs. 59,648 (all prices, ex-showroom Delhi) for the Disc version. The new edition aims to bring some novelty to the Jupiter amidst the festive season and improve sales further on the country's second best-selling scooter. Most noticeably, the TVS Jupiter Grande is finished in the special Starlight Blue shade, while there are a host of other upgrades on offer.
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BS-VI Compliant BMW X1 Petrol Launched In India; Priced At Rs. 37.50 Lakh
BMW India has added a new petrol version its line-up with the X1 SUV. However, what's interesting is that the BMW X1 petrol gets a BS-VI compliant engine, meeting early on with the April 2020 deadline of BS-VI engines on new vehicles. The BMW X1 sDrive20i is offered exclusively in the xLine design variant that brings practicality and modern styling to the premium SUV. Like the other versions of the X1, the new X1 petrol is also locally assembled at the BMW Group plant in Chennai and is now available for order across the automaker's dealerships pan India.
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Intermot 2018: 2019 Suzuki GSX-R1000 Unveiled
The 2019 Suzuki GSX-R1000 supersport has been unveiled at the Intermot Motorcycle Show in Germany, and the bike gets smart upgrades for the new model year. The current generation GSX-R1000 and GSX-R1000R first unvelled in 2016, gets smart upgrades for the new year with the company taking customer feedback into account. Upgrades include new cosmetic revisions and new hardware onboard, while the changes on the litre-class superbike is also in response to the rule changes in World Superbike Championship (WSBK).
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Intermot 2018: 2020 Suzuki Katana Revealed
A classic in the Suzuki portfolio, the Japanese bike maker has resurrected the Katana nameplate with its all-new motorcycle that has been revealed at the 2018 Intermot Motorcycle Show in Cologne, Germany. The original Suzuki Katana was launched in 1981 and has been one of the most likeable sportbikes to be produced by the manufacturer. The new Katana is true to the concept that was showcased previously retaining several elements on the production model. The 2019 Katana can also be seen as a successor to the GSX-S1000F nameplate, but the upgrades are far deeper than just the name.
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Intermot 2018: 2019 Ducati Scrambler Range Revealed
Following up with the reveal of the updated Scrambler Icon last month, Ducati has revealed the 2019 Scrambler range at the 2018 Intermot Motorcycle Show held at Cologne, Germany. The annual event witnesses most global manufacturers bringing their new and updated offerings to the show every year. The 2019 Ducati Scrambler Full Throttle, Cafe Racer, Desert Sled and Sixty2, join the Scrambler Icon, sporting a host of feature upgrades and new equipment onboard including beefier side panels made of thicker gauge aluminium, black-painted engine and brushed cylinder head fins.
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