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.
Articles of Sameer Contractor
Vazirani Shul Electric Hypercar To Be Unveiled In India Soon
Vazirani Automotive made headlines earlier this year when it first revealed the 'Vazirani Shul' - India's first electric hypercar - at the Goodwood Festival Of Speed. Now, the automaker is all set to unveil the very special model in India later this month on September 26, 2018, making the Shul's domestic debut at an event in Mumbai. The Vazirani Shul is the creation of designer and co-founder Chunky Vazirani and has been built with inputs from Force India F1 Team (previously Sahara Force India F1 Team) and tyre maker Michelin. Chunky Vazirani has worked with Jaguar Land Rover and Rolls-Royce in the past.
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Royal Enfield Classic 350 Standard With A Rear Disc Brake Launched
The Royal Enfield Classic 350 standard version has been updated with a rear disc brake, priced at Rs. 1.47 lakh (ex-showroom). The updated version comes weeks after the Classic 350 ABS was introduced as part of the new Signals Edition. The company at the time did say that it is in the process of upgrading its entire range to ABS and the rear disc brake version on the base Classic 350 takes a step towards the same. There is no ABS yet on the base Classic 350. Compared to the Signals Edition that retails at Rs. 1.62 lakh, the base Classic 350 is cheaper by Rs. 15,000.
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Cleveland CycleWerks Begins Operations In India With 2 Motorcycles; Priced From 2.23 Lakh
US-based Cleveland CycleWerks has commenced operations in India with the launch of two motorcycles - Ace Deluxe and Misfit. The Ace Deluxe is priced at Rs. 2.23 lakh, while the Misfit is priced at Rs. 2.49 lakh.
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Skoda Rapid Onyx Edition Launched In India; Priced At Rs. 9.75 Lakh
Skoda Auto India has introduced the new Rapid Onyx Edition in the country priced at Rs. 9.75 lakh (ex-showroom). The new special edition Skoda Rapid Onyx comes to the market with the advent of the festive season in a bid to make the sedan more popular among potential buyers. The special edition is being offered in two colour options - Lapiz Blue and Candy White, and comes with a host of cosmetic features added to the exterior and interior of the sedan. There are no mechanical changes though to the model.
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2019 BMW 3 Series Teaser Leaked Ahead Of Paris Motor Show Debut
A teaser image of the new generation BMW 3 Series has made its way online providing a glimpse at the all new sedan ahead of its official public debut at the Paris Motor Show next month. While the teaser is not officially out, it does show the upcoming 3 Series in its clearest image yet, albeit covered under a sheet. The 2019 G20 3 Series is one of the most anticipated launches from BMW and the leaked image is likely that of the M performance variant. The teaser shows the all-new front-end on the car with the wide kidney grille, and the new LED lighting.
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Renault EZ-PRO Concept Van Previews Delivery Vehicles Of The Future
Autonomous driving technology is expected to revolutionise transportation as we know it, and while private vehicle will certainly see more inclusion of the technology on future cars, the tech is more likely to make an impact on commercial vehicles first, especially in urban markets. French car major, Renault is trying to provide a glimpse into this future and has unveiled the Renault EZ-PRO Concept, an urban delivery design study based on autonomous technology. The concept features a series of electric autonomous pods that can be customised to deliver a wide range of goods and services in congested areas.
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Aprilia And Vespa Scooters To Get ABS And CBS By The End Of This Year
The 2019 Aprilia and Vespa scooter range were launched recently with comprehensive upgrades and the models get some very features for the new model year. The 150 cc scooters though still lack ABS, which will be mandatory on all 125 cc and above two-wheelers starting April next year. Nevertheless, the Aprilia and Vespa ABS and CBS versions are well on their way, and the CarAndBike can now confirm that the safety-equipped versions will arrive towards the end of the year. Piaggio India - Head of Two-wheeler business, Ashish Yakhmi confirmed the development to CarAndBike on the sidelines of the updated scooter range.
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Updated 2019 Aprilia SR 150 Launched In India; Prices Start From Rs. 70,031
The special edition versions bring new paint options to the SR 150 range and a few feature upgrades as well for a refreshed look on the performance-oriented scooter. Interestingly, both the versions were first unveiled at the Auto Expo earlier this year.
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2018 Porsche Cayenne India Launch Date Revealed
The third generation Porsche Cayenne has been confirmed for launch later this year, and the German automaker has now confirmed that the popular-selling SUV will arrive on Indian shores on October 17, 2018. The 2018 Cayenne was confirmed for launch earlier this year by Porsche India, Director, Pavan Shetty and the model comes with comprehensive changes over the previous generation version. The all-new model boasts of a new and more agile platform, more powerful engines and for the first time, the option of a hybrid powertrain as well. Bookings have been open for the new Cayenne since the beginning of this year with the first set of cars already sold out.
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BMW Motorrad's New 'ConnectedRide' Concept Brings Autonomous Riding To Motorcycles
Autonomous cars are the rage at present as the future of mobility. With tech companies as well as automakers exploring all avenues of the technology, and some even offering on cars of today, case in point being Tesla Model S, new generation Audi A8 and even the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. However, the tech not been as actively explored by two-wheeler makers with the exceptions being Honda's Ride Assist concept, Yamaha's Motoroid and Ducati's radar-based assistance systems. However, BMW Motorrad is the latest bike maker to explore the technology and has now revealed its new self riding concept called 'ConnectedRide'. The tech further expands the use of autonomous technology on motorcycles, which BMW says will be used to improve rider safety.
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2019 Mercedes-AMG A35 Teased Ahead Of Debut At Paris Motor Show 2018
The A-Class is the smallest offering by Mercedes-Benz and the automaker is all set to unveil an Affalterbach-tuned version of its hatchback at the upcoming Paris Motor Show 2018. The 2019 Mercedes-AMG A35 will be the newest addition to the A-Class family and has been teased by the automaker and the new model will serve as a mid-level performance hatchback that sits below the range-topping A45 AMG. The new teaser images reveal some interesting details about the all-new model, and we certainly like what we see.
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Sherco TVS Wins PanAfrica Rally 2018; Indian Privateer Ashish Raorane Finishes 18th
Sherco TVS Rally Team won the 15th edition of PanAfrica Rally with rider Michael Metge finishing at the top in the overall standings. The rider completed the entire race in 12h51m53s, and was followed by teammates Adrien Merge in the third place completing the course in 13h37m48s. Sherco TVS' Indian rider Abdul Wahid Tanveer put up a brilliant show as well finishing at the top of the Enduring class and eighth in the overall standings. Aravind KP had to retire early from the rally owing to a crash on Stage 1 and couldn't continue after that. In another proud moment, the only Indian privateer Ashish Raorane finished eighth in the Enduro category and 18th overall, in what was his first-ever international rally.
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F1: Hamilton Beats Verstappen To Win Singapore GP; Vettel Finished Third
Lewis Hamilton took a flawless win in the 2018 Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix, as Sebastian Vettel finished third despite a near chance at victory thanks to strategic blunder. Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen finished second in an exhilarating ride. The Mercedes driver crossed the chequered flag with a lead of 8.961s over Verstappen, while Vettel finished third by a massive gap of 39.945s over the race leader. With yet another win under his belt, Hamilton extends his championship lead by 41 points over Vettel.
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Lexus ES To Become First Production Car To Get Cameras Instead Of Outside Rear View Mirrors
Outside rear view mirrors (ORVMs) are as old as the modern car itself and an integral part of our driving experience. However, that will change soon as cameras are all set to replace conventional mirrors and Lexus will be the first manufacturer to introduce them on production ready vehicles. The new generation Lexus ES will be the first production car to get cameras instead of outside rear view mirrors. The tech is called Digital Outer Mirror and will roll-out on the new generation ES sedan starting October this year.
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Tata Tiago Sales Cross 1.7 Lakh Units In 28 Months
Having been around for over two years in the market now, Tata Motors has sold over 1.7 lakh units of the Tiago, the company announced at the Tata Tiago NRG launch event. Launched in 2016, the Tata Tiago was the first key product as part of Tata Motors turnaround strategy and the company hit the bulls eye with the little hatchback. The model has been a game changer for the car maker helping it re-establish itself in the passenger vehicle segment, while also taking on popular sellers including the Maruti Suzuki Alto, Renault Kwid, Hyundai Grand i10 and the likes.
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2019 Kawasaki Ninja 125 And Z125 Revealed Ahead Of Intermot Debut
Following up on its announcement at EICMA last year, Kawasaki has revealed the 2019 Ninja 125 and Z125 motorcycles for the European market. The bikes will be making their public debut at the Intermot Motorcycle Show in Cologne, Germany in October this year, and will be targeted at young riders with the A1 license. Both the Kawasaki Ninja 125 and Z125 take inspiration from their respective larger 250 cc siblings in design and certainly look very desirable 125 cc bikes that you'd like to own. The Ninja 125 will compete with the KTM RC125 and the Aprilia RS4 125, while the Z125 will take on the KTM 125 Duke.
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Tata Tiago JTP Edition To Be Launched Next Month
While Tata Motors does not have a performance-oriented product in its stable, the carmaker did entice auto enthusiasts with the Tiago and Tigor JTP editions that were unveiled at the Auto Expo 2018 in February. The cars have been spotted testing a number of times now and are slated for launch this festive season. Tata Motors - MD and CEO, Gunter Butschek confirmed the development to the media on the sidelines of the Tiago NRG launch earlier today. The performance version has been developed by the company in collaboration with Jayem Automotives and is one of the four new product launches that Tata Motors has planned for the festive season this year.
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Tata Tiago NRG Launched In India; Prices Start At Rs. 5.5 Lakh
Dubbed as an urban toughroader, the Tata Tiago NRG brings the rugged quotient with additional cladding, higher ground clearance and more features.
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Moto2: MV Agusta Terminates Racer's Contract Over Brake-Grabbing Incident
Motorsport is a dangerous as it is, and it's just unreasonably outlandish when a rider or driver chooses to put a rival in the harms with intent. Unfortunately, that's what happened last weekend during the MotoGP San Marino Grand Prix when Moto2 rider Romano Fenati grabbed the brake lever of rival rider Stefano Manzi while doing speeds in excess of 200 kmph. The incident not only sparked outrage from the other teams and riders, but garnered a lot of flak from fans of the sport world over. MotoGP promoters Dorna imposed a two-race ban on Fenati, but the Forward Racing Team already sacked him from the job, and now MV Agusta has now decided to terminate his contract for 2019.
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F1: Raikkonen To Exit Ferrari At The End Of 2018; Leclerc Confirmed As Replacement
Kimi Raikkonen will step down from his current role' with Scuderia Ferrari at the end of 2018, the team has confirmed in a statement. The legendary F1 racer will be heading to Sauber in what is a two-year deal. Meanwhile, Charles Leclerc, who was in the lead to be selected as the replacement to Raikkonen has been confirmed to join Ferrari in 2019. Leclerc wll be switching from Sauber and will become one of the youngest drivers in the Scuderia's history.
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