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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Porsche 911 Speedster Concept Revealed At Goodwood Festival Of Speed 2018
The Goodwood Festival Of Speeds brings together the best of the motoring world and car culture from the past, present and the future. Keeping up with the same philosophy, Porsche has revealed the 911 Speedster Concept at Goodwood 2018, which celebrates the iconic German manufacturer's 70th anniversary. The new Porsche 911 Speedster Concept pays homage to the very first Porsche 356 'No. 1' Roadster incorporating elements from the original car underpinned with the 911 GT3's chassis. While the concept is said to be a one-off for now, it is likely that the Speedster will make it to production in 2019, albeit in limited numbers.
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Formula E: Lucas di Grassi Wins New York ePrix As Jules Verge Crowned 2018 World Champion
Audi's Lucas di Grassi sealed a win in the penultimate race of the season at the New York ePrix, but it was Techeetah's Jean-Eric Vergne who has been crowned as the world champion for the 2018 Formula E world championship. The Frenchman sealed the crown for this season after starting at the back of the grid after being excluded from qualifying, but worked his his to finish the race in fifth place. Lucas di Grassi, started in 11th place but climbed to the top spot ahead of teammate Daniel Abt, and Sebastien Buemi of Renault e.Dams in third place.
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India's First Hypercar Vazirani Shul Unveiled At Goodwood Festival Of Speed
Vazirani Automotive has unveiled the Vazirani Shul turbine-electric hypercar at the 2018 Goodwood Festival of Speed. The Shul though is still in a conceptual stage and the automaker will be putting the prototype to testing later this year.
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Aishwarya Pissay To Become First Indian Woman To Participate In Baja Aragon Rally
Sherco TVS Rally Factory Team has announced Indian rally rider Aishwarya Pissay will be joining the team for the Baja Aragon rally later this year. The Baja Aragon rally scheduled between July 20-22, 2018, in Teruel, Spain, marks the international rally debut of Pissay in the sport. The 22-year-old racer racer will be joining a four member squad comprising brothers Adrien Metge and Michael Metge from France, as well as Spaniard Lorenzo Santolino.
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Dani Pedrosa Announces Retirement From MotoGP
One of the most successful riders on the grid, Dani Pedrosa has announced his retirement from MotoGP at the end of this season. The announcement marks the end of an 18-year career for the Spaniard, 12 years of which were spent in the premier class of the championship. The Spaniard announced his exit from the sport ahead of the German Grand Prix later this week. The decision does come quite contrary to speculations that the 32-year-old would move to a satellite team next year following his exit from the Repsol Honda MotoGP team at the end of 2018.
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2018 Ford Endeavour Facelift Launched In Thailand
The Ford Endeavour facelift, sold as the Everest in other markets, gets cosmetic and feature upgrades, while there's an all-new turbo diesel engine on offer as well that replaces the existing options.
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Royal Enfield Classic 500 Pegasus Edition Sale Delayed After Website Crashes
The limited-edition Royal Enfield Classic 500 Pegasus was scheduled to go on sale on July 10, 2018, but has been deferred for now after the company's website crashed due to an overwhelming response.
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Tata H5X Concept SUV Christened As The 'Harrier'
Tata Motors has officially revealed that the production version of the H5X Concept will be called the 'Tata Harrier'. The name has been a long speculated one and brings the automaker's new flagship SUV one step closer to production. Tata Motors first unveiled the H5X concept at the Auto Expo earlier this year and will be positioned above the Nexon in the company's line-up. The production-spec Tata Harrier is expected to be revealed by the end of this year, while commercial sales will begin in the first quarter of 2019.
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Helmet Saves George Clooney In Bike Crash In Italy
Hollywood star George Clooney suffered minor injuries after his scooter crashed into an oncoming vehicle while commuting in the city of Olbia, on the island of Sardinia, Italy.
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Tata Motors To Reveal Production Model Name Of H5X SUV Today
The production version of the Tata H5X SUV Concept is still sometime away from launch, but the Indian auto giant will be soon revealing the market name for the production-spec version. Taking to social media, Tata Motors has announced that the company will be officially revealing the production name of the H5X SUV today on July 11, 2018. The announcement is attached with a teaser image of the model that reveals the 'humanity line' on the SUV along with what appears to be LED headlights.
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Royal Enfield Classic 500 Pegasus Edition Bookings To Begin Tomorrow
A month since the prices were first revealed, Royal Enfield will finally open bookings for Classic 500 Pegasus Edition motorcycle in India tomorrow on July 10, 2018. Priced at Rs. 2.40 lakh (on-road, Delhi), the limited edition motorcycle is exclusively available online for bookings with production limited to just 250 units for the country, while 1000 units will be sold globally. The Royal Enfield Classic 500 Pegasus Edition draws inspiration from the Flying Flea motorcycles that were used during the World War II by the British army.
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MotoGP: Repsol And Honda Extend Contract For An Additional 2 Years
One of the most successful MotoGP teams on the grid, Repsol and Honda have announced that the parties will be extending the contract for an additional two years till the end of 2020. The Spanish energy company came onboard with Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) back in 1995 as a technological collaborator and the alliance will be celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2019.
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Hero MotoCorp Begins Deliveries Of The Xtreme 200R In India
The Hero Xtreme 200R was recently introduced in India priced at Rs. 88,000 (ex-showroom), and the first examples of the new motorcycle have been delivered in Guwahati.
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TVS XL100 Heavy Duty Introduced With New Features For 2018; Priced At Rs. 36,109
TVS Motor Company's workhorse - XL100 has been refreshed for this year with modern updates including electric start and a USB charger.
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Upcoming Car Launches in July 2018
Four highly anticipated car launches are lined up for July 2018. Here's a look at what the manufacturers have to offer.
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F1: 2019 Australian GP Dates Announced; To Start A Week Earlier
The 2019 Formula 1 season is still eight months away but the organisers of the premier motorsport event want to give fans a headstart in planning their travels for next year. F1 has announced that the 2019 Australian Grand Prix will be held between March 14-17, for the season opener. The Australian GP organisers have shifted the event earlier by a week, as opposed to the second-last week of March that has been hosting the Grand Prix for the past two years.
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2018 Honda Activa 125 Quietly Introduced In India; Priced From Rs. 59,621
The Honda Activa has always been second to the top-selling Suzuki Access in the 125 cc scooter segment, and more recently also started facing competition from a slew of new launches in this space, including its sister model - Honda Grazia. However, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) has not forgotten about its first 125 cc scooter yet, and has silently rolled out the updated Activa 125 in the market with a host of upgrades. The 2018 Honda Activa 125 boasts of new features and cosmetic enhancements, while the price tag has also seen an upward revision of Rs. 2116, now starting at Rs. 59,621 and going up to Rs. 64,007 (all prices, ex-showroom Delhi).
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Upcoming Two-Wheeler Launches In July, 2018
Before you zero in on a new two-wheeler for yourself, take a look at the upcoming motorcycle and scooter launches in July, 2018 that will be hitting the market soon.
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All-Women Drivers Racing Team To Debut At 2018 JK Tyre FMSCI National Racing Championship
The 21st edition of the JK Tyre FMSCI National Racing Championship will see an all-women driver's racing team competing for the first time in a big push towards female representation in Indian motorsport.
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F1: Max Verstappen Wins Crash-Ridden 2018 F1 Austrian GP As Mercedes Ends With Double DNF
It was a dramatic, crash-filled race at the Red Bull Ring in Austria and Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen took his career's fourth win in the 2018 Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix. The young racer managed to keep it together even as the top contenders retired at different stages of the 71 lap race, including both the Mercedes-AMG drivers Valtteri Bottas and Lewis Hamilton, as well as Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo. Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel made it to the podium in second and third place respectively with Vettel retaking the lead the championship lead from the British driver.
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