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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Royal Enfield Posts Strong Growth Of 18 Per Cent In June 2018
Registering identical volumes month-on-month, Chennai-based motorcycle maker Royal Enfield posted strong sales of 74,477 units in June 2018, a growth of 18 per cent over 63,160 units sold during the same period last year. The motorcycle maker has been posing impressive numbers every month with sales slowly and steadily heading towards the 80,000 units per month mark.
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Royal Enfield Continental GT 535 To Be Discontinued Globally
After being discontinued in India earlier this year, the Royal Enfield Continental GT 535 will soon be pulled off shelves globally as well to make way for the upcoming Continental GT 650.
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2019 Range Rover Sport Range Unveiled In India; Prices Start At Rs. 99.48 Lakh
The updated Range Rover and Range Rover Sport were first showcased late last year, while order books for the luxury SUV in India opened in April this year.
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Eicher Pro 6049 And Pro 6041 Tractor Trailors Launched In India
Expanding its heavy duty truck portfolio, Eicher Trucks and Buses, part of VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV) has introduced the two new offerings in the Pro 6000 series. The manufacturer has launched the new Eicher Pro 6049 and Eicher Pro 6041 in the 49 tonne and 41 tonne segments respectively. The Pro 6041 truck is a first-of-its-kind offering in the segment and has been positioned as an upgrade for customers that use 37 tonne trucks. Eicher says both trucks carry a host of technological advancements, and is underpinned by a new platform and suspension.
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Government Officials Reject Using Electric Cars Under EESL Scheme
State-run Energy Efficiency Services Ltd's (EESL) procurement of electric cars from Mahindra Electric and Tata Motors was seen as a big push towards electric mobility in India. The cars sourced were to be used by government officials in place of conventional vehicles. However, the move seems to have not gone down well with senior government officials, who have refused to use electric cars for daily use. According to a report in Live Mint, a government source who didn't wish to be named said that the senior officials have cited poor performance and low range of the electric vehicles, as one of the reasons to refuse using the electric cars.
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JLR Announces Product Road-Map Till 2024; New Land Rover Defender Confirmed For 2020
With the Tata Motors' owned automaker aiming to stay ahead of its German rivals, JLR has lined up an investment of 13.5 billion pounds over the next three years that will be used towards new models, advanced technology and capacity addition. The automaker has also confirmed that the next generation Land Rover Defender will be arriving in 2020 as part of its 99 product actions till 2024.
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2018 Suzuki Jimny Dealer Dispatches Commence In Japan, Launch Next Month
The fourth generation Suzuki Jimny is scheduled for reveal in Japan in July this year and while the official images are out, there is a lot left to be disclosed. Nevertheless, the Japanese market won't be waiting a lot for the new Jimmy as dealer dispatches of the off-roader have commenced. The latest images on the internet reveal the Jimny in transit completely undisguised. The all-new is built on a completely new chassis, and promises even better off-roading capabilities over its predecessor. The new Suzuki Jimny could also make it to India in the future.
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Dhruv Mohite Dominates Round 1 Of 2018 Volkswagen Ameo Cup With Back-To-Back Wins
The opening round of the 2018 Volkswagen Ameo Cup concluded today with the second race of the weekend at the Kari Motor Speedway, Coimbatore. Dhruv Mohite secured his second win of the weekend bringing his No. 19 Ameo in Race 2 on Sunday.
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Dhruv Mohite Wins Race 1 Of 2018 Volkswagen Ameo Cup In Coimbatore
The Volkswagen Ameo Cup 2018 finally kick started with the first race of the season held on Saturday. This season's first-ever race saw Kolhapur-based Dhruv Mohite take the win in the 20 car grid.
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21st JK Tyre FMSCI National Racing Championship To Start In July
The JK Tyre FMSCI National Racing Championship comprises the Euro JK, LGB Formula 4 and Suzuki Gixxer Cup series, with the first round being conducted at Coimbatore.
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2018 Volkswagen Ameo Cup Round 1 Kicks Off This Weekend In Coimbatore
The 2018 Volkswagen Ameo cup season kicks off this weekend with 20 participants putting their best food forward in the race-spec subcompact sedans.
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Rockford Fosgate DSR1 Audio Processor Launched In India; Priced At Rs. 29,990
US-based audio systems manufacturer Rockford Fosgate has introduced the new DSR1 audio processor system in India. The DSR1 is an 8-channel interactive signal processor and has been priced at Rs. 29,990. The system connects with the factory-fitted audio system on any car and amplifies the sound quality for a better acoustic experience. The plug-and-play system does not void warranty and can be connected with even complex audio connectivity systems that modern day cars are equipped with.
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X1 Racing League Brings Institutional Investors Onboard; Will Invest Rs. 100 Crore Over Next 3 Years
Brands like the Rattha Group, Unicorn Venture, AngelList India LLP and more have come onboard X1 Racing league and will be spending the Rs. 100 crore investment towards the development of the league and promotion of motorsports
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2018 Ford Figo Sedan (Aspire) Facelift Revealed For South Africa; India Launch This Year
Ford has pulled the wraps off the 2018 Figo sedan for the South African markets, ahead of its launch soon. The 2018 Ford Figo sedan is the longer version of the Aspire subcompact sedan sold in India, and the updated model will be making its way to the Indian market later this year. It has to be noted that the Figo sedan and the sub 4-metre Aspire are both manufactured at the automaker's Sanand facility in Gujarat, with the Figo sedan exported to markets overseas.
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2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet Facelift To Launch This Year
Mercedes-Benz India will not only introduce the C-Class sedan facelift later in the year but also bring the Coupe and AMG tuned versions. Carandbike.com can now confirm that the Mercedes-Benz C300 Cabriolet facelift is also slated to be launched in India by the end of this year.
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F1 And Belgian Grand Prix Extend Contract For Spa-Francorchamps Circuit Until 2021
One of the most iconic circuits on the calendar, the Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Belgium has been confirmed to be a part of Formula 1 for the next three years. F1 has sealed a new deal for the Belgian Grand Prix which will see the Spa circuit on the calendar until the end of 2021. The current agreement was set to expire this year after the race.
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KTM RC 200 With Black Paint Scheme Launched; Priced At Rs. 1.77 Lakh
The KTM RC 200 has received a new black paint option for the 2018 model year. The new colour scheme is available in addition to the already existing white colour variant that was introduced last year with both versions priced at Rs. 1.77 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). While the RC 200 was originally available in a matte black shade since 2014, the colour was discontinued in favour of the refreshing new white shade introduced on the slightly updated offering.
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Subcompact SUV Sales All Set To Surge Globally With New SUV Onslaught
The popularity for SUVs is only going to grow further and manufacturers are working in overdrive mode to develop new, compact and smarter utility vehicles that not only command higher volumes but are also more advanced than before. But, just how much has the compact SUV segment grown in the recent years? Well, a survey report by UK-based car comparison and automotive market research firm - Jato - concludes that the global growth of SUV demand is all set to multiply with no signs of deceleration.
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2019 Hyundai Elantra Facelift Spotted Testing In South Korea
The Hyundai Elantra (Avante in certain markets) is due for a mid-cycle refresh next year and the updated model was recently spotted testing in South Korea wearing heavy camouflage. The latest spy images though provide a closer glimpse on the changes you should expect from the 2019 Hyundai Elantra including cosmetic tweaks as well as new features. The current generation Elantra made its global debut at the end of 2015 and the update comes in a good four years after the model's debut.
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F1: Red Bull To Switch To Honda Engines From Renault Next Season
In a big development for the 2019 Formula 1 season, Red Bull has officially announced that the team will be switching to Honda Power Units next season in a two-year agreement. Honda replaces Renault as its engine supplier bringing an end to a 12-year-old partnership between Red Bull Racing and the French manufacturer. The partnership brought home 57 Grand Prix wins and four world championship doubles between 2010 and 2013.
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