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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Hyundai Reorganises International Business; India, US & Europe Become Regional Headquarters
Hyundai Motor Company has announced organisational changes within its overseas operations, which will see the company set-up regional headquarters for each region. As part of its global business reorganisation, the automaker has launched the Hyundai Motor North America Headquarters, Hyundai Motor Europe Headquarters and Hyundai Motor India Headquarters, all of which will be effective from July 2, 2018.
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MotoGP Could Head Back To Brazil In 2021
MotoGP could be making its way back to Brazil in the near future, a press release from the sport has hinted. The news comes ahead of the Catalan GP as MotoGP promoters Dorna and Rio Motorsports have signed a preliminary agreement to add the South American round to the MotoGP calendar. The details of the agreement are under wraps though but both the parties have shown keen interest in tapping the potential that the South American fan base has to offer.
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Toyota Wins 2018 Le Mans 24 Hours; Fernando Alonso Wins On Debut
Toyota has finally taken its first-ever win at the Le Mans 24 Hours with the No. 8 race car. The Le Mans 24 Hours win eluded Toyota several times in the past, especially the last lap debacle in 2016, but the team managed to get it right this time with a 1-2 finish. The No. 7 Toyota TS050 Hybrid came in second with both cars dominating the race right from the start over the other LMP1 rivals. The No. 8 Toyota was driven by Fernando Alonso, Kazuki Nakajima and Sebastien Buemi, and also marks Alonso's debut win at Le Mans. The No. 7 Toyota was driven by Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi and Jose Maria Lopez.
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MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo Beats Marc Marquez To Win Crash Filled Catalan GP
Jorge Lorenzo managed to convert his pole position into a win at the 2018 MotoGP Catalan Grand Prix. The Spaniard took his second consecutive of the season after a brilliant victory in Mugello last week, and beat Honda's Marc Marquez with a lead of 4.479s. Finishing a brilliant third was Valentino Rossi taking his consecutive podium of the season after starting seventh on the grid. The Catalan GP went down with a massive number of crashes and subsequent retirements that wiped out a good chunk of the competition.
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MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo Takes Maiden Pole For Ducati In 2018 Catalunya GP
Following up his first win on a Ducati, Jorge Lorenzo secured the pole position for the 2018 MotoGP Valencia Grand Prix starting tomorrow. The Spaniard beat Honda's Marc Marquez to take the pole in qualifying earlier today with a lead of just 0.066s in the Q2. Starting third will be Andrea Dovizioso on the second Ducati, who completed the lap 0.243s behind the pole-sitter.
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Le Mans 24: Kazuki Nakajima's Flying Lap Puts The No. 8 Toyota On Pole
It will be a front row lockout for Toyota at the 2018 24 Hours of Le Mans tomorrow. The No. 8 Toyota with drivers Kazuki Nakajima, Sebastien Buemi and Fernando Alonso behind the wheel, will start the race from the pole position on Saturday. Nakajima put up a brilliant initial qualifying time of 3m17.270s during the Wednesday's first session but managed to improve on the same by a brilliant two seconds with his first flying lap in the final part of qualifying on Thursday. This will be Toyota's fourth pole at Le Mans, and the first for Nakajima, Buemi and Alonso.
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Made-In-India Hyundai Creta Facelift To Go On Sale In South Africa
The 2018 Hyundai Creta facelift was introduced in India in May this year and the compact SUV is off to a good start. The Creta facelift is expected to be a volumes puller once again for the automaker, and the Korean car giant will soon start exporting the model to other markets as well. The Creta facelift will be soon introduced in South Africa with sales set to commence around July or August this year, with the car exported from Hyundai's Chennai-based facility.
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Northvolt Cuts Cost Estimate For European Battery Plant As Seeks Investors
Northvolt has cut the estimated cost of building Europe's largest battery factory, giving a boost to a project that faces a battle to attract investors worried about Asia's head-start in the industry. The Swedish company, set up by former Tesla executive Peter Carlsson, will spend "significantly less" than its previous guidance of 4 billion euros ($4.7 billion), chief operating officer Paolo Cerruti told Reuters, without giving a new figure.
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F1: Chequered Flags Could Be Replaced By Light Boards After Canadian GP Blunder
The chequered flag blunder at the end of the 2018 Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix last weekend, may have been a crisis averted, but did raise several questions of safety concerns during the race. The incident has been embarrassing for the F1 officials and the team is now devising a new method to make it seamless. In a recent statement, Formula 1 race director Charlie Whiting has suggested that an automated chequered flag system could be introduced in the future.
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KTM 390 Adventure India Launch Confirmed; To Arrive In 2019
Austrian bike maker KTM has officially confirmed the launch of the much awaited 390 Adventure for the Indian market. The KTM 390 Adventure has been in the pipeline for a while now, and we first heard about the model from Bajaj Auto, Managing Director, Rajiv Bajaj last year at the launch of the RC range. The KTM 390 Adventure will be the smallest adventure motorcycle from the manufacturer and will be sold alongside the Duke and RC range in the bike maker's stable. The new offering will take on the niche yet growing adventure motorcycle segment which offers the Royal Enfield Himalayan and the upcoming BMW G 310 GS.
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2019 Mercedes-AMG SLC 43 Announced; Gets More Power And New Features
The Mercedes-AMG SLC 43 (previously known as the SLK) is one of the older cars in their range presently and the model certainly identifies with the German brand world over. However, with the push towards crossover and electric models taking precedence at Mercedes-Benz, reports are rife that the SLC might not make it to the next generation. Nevertheless, the Mercedes-AMG SLC 43 soldiers on for now and the automaker has announced the 2019 edition of the hard-top convertible.
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MotoGP: Joan Mir Confirmed For Suzuki In 2019 As Andrea Iannone Joins Aprilia
Following Andrea Iannone announcing his exit from the Suzuki Ecstar MotoGP team, the Hamamatsu factory works has announced Moto2 racer Joan Mir will be joining the team for the 2019 and 2020 MotoGP seasons. All of 20, Joan Mir is a Moto3 champion and has secured a premier class seat alongside Alex Rins, who was officially retained until the end of 2020 in May this year.
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India's First Kawasaki Ninja 400 Delivered In Mumbai
India Kawasaki Motor delivered its first unit of the Ninja 400 motorcycle to a customer in Mumbai. The all-new Kawasaki Ninja 400 was introduced in India earlier this year for a price tag of Rs. 4.69 lakh (ex-showroom), and is sold alongside the Ninja 300, the model it replaces globally. The Ninja 400 is a massive upgrade over its predecessor, taking inspiration from the supercharged Kawasaki Ninja H2, while boasting of a bigger engine, and more power and more features.
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F1: Here's What Caused The Chequered Flag Blunder At The Canadian GP
The 2018 Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix saw Sebastian Vettel retake the lead in the championship with a win; but barring the Hartley-Stroll crash, it was a fairly predictable race. However, the one blunder that has got everyone talking about the Canadian GP was its earlier than expected finish, quite literally. The chequered flag was out a lap earlier than scheduled, ending the race in 69 laps instead of 70.
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Next Generation Audi A1 Teased Ahead Of Debut In Barcelona Soon
Having just unveiled its new flagship Q8 SUV, Audi has now diverted all attention towards its entry-level premium hatchback and has dropped the first official teaser of the next generation A1 supermini. The Audi A1 is the most affordable offering from the Ingolstadt-based manufacturer and with the next generation, it will be offered in only the Sportback style globally with the three-door version likely to be pulled off the market. The first teaser posted on Audi's social media handles gives a glimpse at what the car has to offer, most noticeably the new MMI Touch infotainment system that dominates the center console.
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Formula E: Lucas Di Grassi Wins The Zurich E-Prix; Mahindra's Nick Heidfeld Finished Sixth
Formula E made its way to Zurich this weekend for the first time and Audi Abt Schaffler driver Lucas di Grassi took his first win of the season at the end of the Zurich ePrix. The Audi driver claimed the victory ahead of DS Virgin Racing's Sam Bird, while 2018/19 season leader Jean Eric-Vergne and pole-sitter Mitch Evans were hit by controversial penalties that pushed them at the bottom of the top 10 finishers. Meanwhile, Mahindra Racing's Nick Heidfeld showed some impressive pace today finishing sixth, while teammate Felix Rosenqvist crashed, taking another DNF this season.
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F1: Sebastian Vettel Wins Canadian GP; Retakes Championship Lead
Pole-sitter Sebastian Vettel took a remarkable win in the 2018 Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix, taking the championship lead once again from Lewis Hamilton. The German driver dominated the race right from the start and cruised to victory with a gap of 6.4s over Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas, while Red Bull's Max Verstappen finished third in what would be his most mature performance so far.
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Suzuki Access 125 Special Edition Launched With CBS; Prices Start At Rs. 58,980
Suzuki Motorcycle India has introduced the Access 125 Special Edition in the country with the Combined Braking System (CBS). The Suzuki Access 125 is priced at Rs. 59,980, while the Access Special Edition has been priced at a slight premium of Rs. 60,580 (all prices, ex-showroom Delhi). The Access 125 Special Edition gets a new colour option - Metallic Sonic Silver, which is complemented with the beige coloured leatherette seat.
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Next Generation Suzuki Jimny Launch Details Leaked
The next generation Suzuki Jimny has been awaiting its public debut for months now and details have finally surfaced online over its official reveal. As per the Suzuki dealership Asahi Motors in Japan, the all-new Jimny and Jimny Sierra off-roaders will be revealed on July 5, 2018. The automaker has already commenced production and promotional activities for the subcompact SUV and the car was also recently showcased to a select group of individuals in a closed event.
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World's First City-Based Motorsport Championship 'X1 Racing League' Announced In India
The X1 Racing League has been founded by Indian racers Armaan Ebrahim and Aditya Patel, and brings an IPL- style city-based franchise format to motor racing.
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