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
Yamaha YZF-R15 V2.0 Discontinued In India
Yamaha Motor India has pulled the plug on the YZF-R15 V2.0 in the country, six months after the YZF-R15 V3.0 went on sale earlier this year. The Yamaha R15 has been one of the most successful motorcycles for the company and the third generation version takes it to a whole new level in terms of performance, design, and technology. With the updated bike offered on sale in India, Yamaha has decided to discontinue the R15 V2.0.
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Mitsubishi Considering To Bring Eclipse And Xpander SUVs To India
While Mitsubishi Motors has been around in India for a while now, the Japanese automaker hasn't exactly been setting the sales charts on fire. The company, however, is now looking to expand its presence in the country and we got some more details at the Outlander SUV's launch event. Mitsubishi India Managing Director, Uttam Bose said that the company's concentration will be on SUVs in the future and it is considering to introduce the Mitsubishi Eclipse and Xpander SUVs in the midsize segment.
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2018 Maruti Suzuki Ciaz Facelift: Key Features Explained In Detail
The 2018 Maruti Suzuki Ciaz facelift has been finally introduced in the country with comprehensive cosmetic changes, new features, and a new engine as well. Priced between Rs. 8.19 lakh and Rs. 10.97 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), the sedan retains its value quotient, while offering a whole lot more in the latest avatar. Here are the key features you need to know about the 2018 Maruti Suzuki Ciaz facelift.
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New Generation Mitsubishi Outlander Launched In India; Priced At Rs. 31.95 Lakh
The Mitsubishi Outlander returns to India in an all-new avatar with a premium design language, more features, seven seats and only a petrol engine option.
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Dhruv Mohite Consolidates Championship Lead In Round 3 Of 2018 Volkswagen Ameo Cup
Winning the third race of the weekend, Dhruv Mohite heads into the finals with a 60 point lead in the 2018 Volkswagen Ameo Cup.
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Shubhomoy Ball Wins Race 2 In 2018 Volkswagen Ameo Cup Round 3
With a reverse grid order, Shubhomoy Ball went to take his first win of the season, while championship contender Dhruv Mohite finished on podium after starting 8th on the grid.
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Dhruv Mohite Wins Race 1 Of Volkswagen Ameo Cup Round 3
Leading the points table, Dhruv Mohite took his first win of the weekend in Round 3 of the 2018 Volkswagen Ameo Cup at the Madras Motor Race Track (MMRT) in Chennai. The Kolhapur-based driver started the race on pole position and maintained his lead throughout the eight lap race.
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Dhruv, Saurav And Jeet Lead At The Start Of 2018 Volkswagen Ameo Cup Round 3
Ahead of the first race later today, points leader Dhruv Mohite will be starting the weekend on pole having set the fastest lap time of 1m54.959s on Friday. Joining him on the first row will be Thane's Saurav Bandyopadhyay, while Pratik Sonawane of Pune will be starting third.
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Government To Allow Aftermarket Hybrid And Electric Conversion Kits For Vehicles
In a recent notification by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), the Motor Vehicles Act 1989 will be amended to allow retro-fitment of a hybrid or an electric system on an existing vehicle. The yet to be approved notification (Rule 115-D) has been put forward in a bid to reduce vehicular pollution. As per the notification, the retro-fitment will be divided into three categories and shall conform to the requirements stipulated by the AIS-123 standards.
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Why Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee Shifted To BMWs From The Hindustan Ambassador
One of India's most revered political figures, former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee bid adieu to the world on Thursday, after a long battle with ill health. The BJP leader was admitted in Delhi's AIIMS hospital on June 11 this year and was being treated at the facility ever since. The 93-year-old breathed his last on August 16, 2018, ending an era in India's political history. Baapji, as he was fondly called saw many instrumental developments happen during his tenure in the office. Vajpayee was part of an important change, becoming the first Prime Minister to shift to a fully armoured BMW from the Indian Hindustan Ambassador.
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New Generation Mitsubishi Outlander India Launch Details Revealed
Japanese car maker Mitsubishi will be officially introducing the all-new Outlander in India on August 20, 2018. While bookings for the new SUV commenced weeks ago, the event will mark Mitsubishi's first real launch over the past six years, and return of the Outlander brand after the model was discontinued back in 2013. The new Mitsubishi Outlander has been on sale globally since 2015 and the SUV now makes its way to India.
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Isuzu D-Max V-Cross Pick-Up Likely To Get An Automatic Version
The Isuzu D-Max V-Cross was launched in 2016 and quickly became a favoured choice among off-roading enthusiasts. However, the lifestyle pick-up is only offered with a manual transmission at present, and with the growing affinity towards automatic vehicles, the V-Cross could be next in line to get an automatic transmission. Speaking to CarAndBike Isuzu Motors India, Vice President - Service, Customer Relations, EA & PR, Capt. Shankar Srinivas said that the team in considering the possibility of introducing an automatic variant of the D-Max V-Cross.
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50,000th Tata Nexon Rolled Out From The Ranjangoan Facility
The Tata Nexon has turned out to be a brisk seller for the automaker and the subcompact SUV has achieved a new milestone. Tata Motors rolled out the 50,000th Nexon subcompact SUV from its Ranjangaon facility near Pune. The car was introduced in September last year and has managed to achieve the production figure in just 11 months. More recently, the SUV was also awarded a four star score in the Global NCAP crash test results, making it the safest subcompact SUV on sale in the country.
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Cricketing Legend Jonty Rhodes Announced As Isuzu D-Max V-Cross Brand Ambassador In India
South African cricketing legend Jonty Rhodes has been announced as the new brand ambassador for the Isuzu D-Max V-Cross pick-up truck in India. The announcement comes at a time when the demand for SUVs and off-roaders is growing rapidly, and the pick-up truck segment is still a niche in this space. Isuzu Motors India introduced the V-Cross pick-up in 2016 and the model has garnered a lot of popularity amidst off-roaders. Isuzu commenced operations in India six years ago.
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Yamaha R15 MotoGP Edition Launched In India; Priced At Rs. 1.30 Lakh
Teased earlier this month, Yamaha Motor India has introduced the YZF-R15 V3.0 MotoGP Edition in the country priced at Rs. 1.30 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The special edition model comes with an all-new paint scheme inspired from the Yamaha YZR-M1 ridden by Valentino Rossi and Maverick Vinales.
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2018 Independence Day: 5 Cars That Changed The Indian Auto Landscape
India is well on its way to become one of the leading economies in the world, and supporting this endeavour has been the automotive industry over the years. Domestic and international manufacturers have made India their home and produced cars that changed the way we travel today. From contract manufacturing vehicles, developing our own first car, to exporting vehicles for the world, we truly have arrived and there's still more room to grow. As we celebrate our 72nd Independence Day, let's a take a look back at the cars that played a major role in shaping up the the Indian automobile market as we know it today.
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2019 Honda CR-V vs Rivals: Specifications Comparison
One of the very first premium SUVs to go on sale in India, the Honda CR-V has been around for a while now. That's four generations to be precise. However, Honda Cars India will soon introduce the fifth generation of the model but this time, the CR-V has changed in a big way. Not only does it now come with a diesel engine but it's also a seven-seater as well. Both those factors are a first for the 2019 CR-V and brings it up to speed with a host of other full-size SUVs. With the launch scheduled in the first half of October this year, we take a quick look at where the 2019 Honda CR-V stacks up against its rivals including the Toyota Fortuner, Ford Endeavour, Volkswagen Tiguan, and the Skoda Kodiaq.
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F1: Fernando Alonso Announces Retirement From Formula 1 World Championship
Two time Formula 1 world champion Fernando Alonso has announced his retirement from the championship and the McLaren driver will not be taking part in the 2019 season. Announcing his decision, the F1 driver took to Twitter to announce his decision, through the F1's summer break. Alonso is currently racing with the McLaren F1 Team and will continue until the end of this season.
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Shahan Ali Mohsin To Represent India In IAME International Final At Le Mans
Agra-based karting racer Shahan Ali Mohsin will become the first Indian to represent the country in the IAME International Karting final at Le Mans, France. The 14-year-old has been competing in a number of karting events in India and globally and was recently crowned the 2018 India Karting Champion in the 2018 MSports X30 Challenge, Junior category. Shahan not only won the championship in the junior category but also the seat at IAME International Karting series that will see the young driver compete against 120 participants from across the globe.
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2018 Indian Chieftain Elite Launched In India; Priced At Rs. 38 Lakh
The 2018 Indian Chieftain Elite brings exclusivity to the Chieftain range with a custom paint job and more equipment, while production is limited to just 350 units globally.
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