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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2018 Blancpain GT Asia: Aditya Patel & Mitch Gilbert Gain Points In Fuji Speedway Double Header
The seventh and eighth Rounds of the Blancpain GT Series Asia 2018 were held at the Fuji Speedway over the weekend, and saw India's Aditya Patel along with teammate Mitch Gilbert manage to grab points in one of the two races. The weekend was a mixed one for the OD Racing Team drivers as the duo's Audi R8 LMS GT3 faced a disadvantage over the other cars due to Balance of Performance regulations.
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Sherco TVS Rally Team's Michael Metge Wins Baja Aragon Rally 2018
The Sherco TVS Rally Team made it big in the Baja Aragon Rally 2018 as rider Michael Metge bagged the first place in the rally. This is the team's first win in the Baja Aragon chamionship, and this is also Michael Metge's first rally with the team. Coming in third was Adrien Metge, the second half of the Metge brothers and part of the Sherco TVS team. Meanwhile, Sherco TVS' third rider, and India's first woman entrant in the championship - Aishwarya Pissay, had to retire at the beginning of Day 3 after she suffered an injury.
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Maruti Suzuki Ciaz Facelift Teased Ahead Of Launch This Year
The Maruti Suzuki Ciaz facelift has been in the offing for a while now and the automaker has been testing the model for a while too. While we've brought you multiple spy shots of the updated sedan in the past, Maruti Suzuki has finally teased the updated Ciaz in a new video online. The teaser, however, is a blink and miss, and part of a video that shows the complete Nexa range of models. That said, we do get a good look at some of the vital changes that the 2018 Ciaz facelift will sport when it arrives sometime in the following months.
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Bajaj Auto Confirms Husqvarna Brand Launch In FY2019
Bajaj Auto has confirmed that the KTM-owned 'Husqvarna' motorcycle brand will also make its debut in the country next year. The motorcycle maker announced the development at the company's annual general body meeting in Pune earlier this month. The announcement comes on the heels of the BMW G 310 twins launch that went on sale last week.
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Dhruv Mohite Wins Race 3 Of 2018 Volkswagen Ameo Cup Round 2
Dhruv Mohite ended the weekend with a win, after finishing third in Race 1 yesterday and a forced retirement in Race 2 earlier today.
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Jeet Jhabakh Wins Race 2 Of 2018 Volkswagen Ameo Cup, Mohite Retires
Jeet Jhabakh took his first win of the season as Anmol Singh Sahil finished second, whole Race 1 winner Saurav Bandyopadhyay took a hard fought third. Series leader Dhruv Mohite retired after facing an issue with his ABS system.
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F1: Valtteri Bottas Renews Contract With Mercedes For 2019
Valtteri Bottas has been signed for another year with Mercedes, with the option to increase his contract to one more year till 2020.
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2018 Volkswagen Ameo Cup Round 2 Kicks Off This Weekend In Chennai
Dhruv Mohite leads the 2018 Volkswagen Ameo Cup after back-to-back wins in Round 1, but the rookie drivers post a challenge as well at MMRT.
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2018 Kawasaki Ninja 300 ABS Launched In India With A Price Cut; Priced At Rs. 2.98 Lakh
India Kawasaki Motor (IKM) has introduced the locally assembled 2018 Kawasaki Ninja 300 with Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) in the country and a more affordable price tag. The 2018 Kawasaki Ninja 300 is priced at Rs. 2.98 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), and the updated model now comes with new graphics and paint options, but more importantly gets the option of ABS. With more locally sourced content going in, the Ninja 300 is now cheaper by Rs. 62,000 than the previous version on sale.
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2018 Honda Navi Launched In India; Priced At Rs. 44,775
Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) has introduced the 2018 Mavi moto-scooter in the country priced at Rs. 44,775 (ex-showroom, Delhi). Launched in 2016, the 2018 Honda Navi gets subtle cosmetic upgrades over the current version, while there are two new colour options on offer, taking the total count to six. The 2018 Navi is priced at a premium of Rs. 1991 over the existing model for the standard version.
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Kawasaki Z900RS Gets New Black Paint Option In India; Priced At Rs. 15.30 Lakh
The Kawasaki Z900RS was launched in India earlier this year, and now the Japanese bike maker has introduced a new black paint option on the retro-styled offering. The new black Z900 RS is priced at Rs. 15.30 lakh (ex-showroom), which remains the same as the existing colour options. Apart from black, the motorcycle is now available in two other colours - Candytone Brown and Candytone Orange.
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F1: Lewis Hamilton Extends Contract With Mercedes Until The End Of 2020
Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton's future with Mercedes-AMG has long been speculated but the driver has decided to continue with the championship-winning team. The British driver has signed a two-year contract with the Mercedes keeping him with the team until the end of 2020. There was little clarity on Hamilton's plans for next year with his current contract with Mercedes ending at the end of this season.
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BMW G 310 GS vs Royal Enfield Himalayan vs Kawasaki Versys X-300: Spec Comparison
BMW's smallest adventure offering promises to offer touring capabilities like its older siblings while being capable off-road as well. That said, both the Versys and the Himalayan have had their share of experience in the wild and despite their respective shortcomings, are competent products. Here's a look then, how the BMW G 310 GS takes on the Royal Enfield Himalayan and the Kawasaki Versys X-300 on paper.
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New Generation Lexus ES 300h Launched In India; Priced At Rs. 59.13 Lakh
The next generation Lexus ES 300h made its global debut in April this year at the Beijing Motor Show and Lexus India has now introduced the sedan in the country, priced at Rs. 59.13 lakh (ex-showroom, India). The all-new generation model replaces its predecessor globally and is underpinned by an all-new platform underneath, while the design and features have massively improved over the current version.
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Mercedes-Benz Launches Service On Wheels Initiative In India For Tier II And III Markets
The Mercedes-Benz Service On Wheels in a first-of-its-kind initiative in the luxury car segment and aims to make service available in regions where the automaker does not have direct presence.
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MotoGP: Monster Energy Replaces Movistar As Title Sponsor For Yamaha From 2019
The factory team and Energy brand signed a multi-year agreement which will make Monster Energy, Yamaha's new title sponsor for the next couple of years.
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Tata Nexon AMT Introduced With Mid-Level XM Variant; Prices Start At Rs. 7.50 Lakh
The more affordable Tata Nexon AMT XMA variants take the fight to the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza AMT, with an identical price tag.
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Audi Q7 And Q3 Design Edition Launched; Prices Start At Rs. 40.76 Lakh
We told you last month that Audi India will be introducing limited edition versions for the Q7 and Q3 SUVs soon and the automaker has now introduced the new 'Design Edition' in the country. The Audi Q3 and Q7 Design Edition gets improved cosmetic and feature upgrades adding more value to the popular offerings. The Audi Q3 Design Edition has been priced at Rs. 40.76 lakh, while the Audi Q7 Design Edition has been priced at Rs. 82.37 lakh (all prices, ex-showroom India).
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Volvo XC40 Notches Up 200 Orders Within 15 Days Of Launch
Customers too have found a fancy for the small Volvo SUV that has notched up to 200 orders within 15 days of launch. In addition to receiving an overwhelming response, the automaker also announced two new variants of the XC40 - Inscription and Momentum priced at Rs. 39.90 lakh and 43.90 lakh respectively. The R-Design version that was introduced with an introductory price tag is now available at Rs. 42.9 lakh (all prices, ex-showroom, India).
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Jaguar F-Type Gets New 2.0-Litre Ingenium Petrol Engine; Prices Start At Rs. 90.93 Lakh
The Jaguar F-Type is the absolutely fantastic looking two-door coupe from the British manufacturer and the model has now received a new engine option in India. Jaguar Land Rover has introduced the four-cylinder Ingenium petrol engine as the new entry-level option on the F-Type. Prices for the Jaguar F-Type with the Ingenium engine starts at Rs. 90.93 lakh for the coupe and Rs. 1.01 crore for the convertible (all prices, ex-showroom India).
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