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 Porsche Cayenne Turbo Bookings Open In India; Launch Next Month
Porsche India has announced that order books are now open for the third generation Cayenne Turbo at its dealerships across the country. The new performance version of the SUV is set to arrive at showrooms in June this year and will be joining the standard Cayenne that is also set to be launched later this year. The 2018 Porsche Cayenne Turbo packs in 542 bhp and 770 Nm of peak torque from a 4.0-litre biturbo V8 engine. The performance SUV will be priced around Rs. 2 crore (ex-showroom).
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F1: Ricciardo Beats Vettel To Win 2018 Monaco GP Despite Engine Troubles
Red Bull Racing's Daniel Ricciardo sealed a fantastic weekend with a win at the 2018 F1 Monaco Grand Prix. The Australian qualified at pole position on Saturday and was quick to retain his lead for the entire race at Monaco, despite some close calls from Sebastian Vettel of Ferrari, who finished second. Taking the last place on the podium was Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton. However, Ricciardo's biggest competition came from his own engine, after the driver realised his powertrain had a problem almost halfway into the race.
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F1: Daniel Ricciardo Takes Pole At Monaco GP, Vettel & Hamilton To Start 2nd & 3rd
tomorrow, beating Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel and Mercedes'Lewis Hamilton. The Australian topped the first two stages of qualifying, as teammate Max Verstappen couldn't participate in qualifying after crashing in the practice session earlier in the day, warranting a gearbox change.
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IIT Bombay Racing Team Unveils EVoX Electric Race Car
The electric racing contender will be competing in the Student Formula Competition in the UK next month, which is the world's largest Student motorsport event.
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2018 Hyundai i20 CVT Automatic: 5 Things To Know
Hyundai India promises better performance, convenience and smoother gear shifts with the 2018 i20 CVT and the model is priced quite competitively too, starting from Rs. 7.04 lakh for the Magna version, going up to Rs. 8.16 lakh (all prices, ex-showroom) for the Asta trim. At this price point, the new i20 CVT undercuts its rivals in pricing while also being loaded with features. With bookings open, here are five facts you need to know about the new Hyundai i20 CVT Automatic.
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2018 MINI Cooper Facelift Launched In India; Prices Start Rs. 29.70 Lakh
The 2018 MINI Cooper facelift has been launched in India with prices starting at Rs. 29.70 lakh, going up to Rs. 37.10 lakh (all prices, ex-showroom India). The new MINI Cooper is available in three-door, five-door and Convertible body styles, and all models come to the country as Completely Built Units (CBUs). The 2018 MINI Cooper facelift was globally revealed in January this year, and the models cosmetic changes including new front and rear circular LED lights with optional Matrix LED high beams. There's also the lovely new Union Jack-themed LED taillights that certainly look quintessentially British.
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After Volkswagen, Lamborghini To Skip Paris Motor Show 2018
Auto shows globally aren't making the right headlines these days with dropping footfalls and inflated budgets shying manufacturers away. After German auto giant Volkswagen said it won't participate in the Paris Motor Show 2018, Group company Lamborghini too has confirmed its absence from the motor show. The Paris Motor Show happens once in every two years and is considered to be the biggest auto show in Europe with respect to the number of footfalls.
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Formula E: Jaguar I-Pace eTrophy Race Car Debuts At Berlin ePrix
The Jaguar I-Pace eTrophy race car will be part of the Formula E electric series starting next season and the race car made its global debut at the recently concluded Berlin ePrix. While images of the I-Pace race car were revealed earlier this year, the car made its track debut at the Berlin ePrix as Formula E - Founder and CEO, Alejandro Agag put the electric SUV through its paces across five laps of the Tempelhof circuit.
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Royal Enfield Classic 500 Pegasus India Launch Details Revealed
Taking a chapter from its illustrious history, Royal Enfield recently unveiled the Classic 500 Pegasus limited edition motorcycle in the UK and the limited edition offering will be launched in India on May 30, 2018. The new Royal Enfield Classic 500 Pegasus motorcycle pays homage to the legendary RE/WD Flying Flea 125 motorcycle that was manufactured at the manufacturer's underground facility in Westwood, UK during the World War II.
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Hyundai Creta Facelift Launched In India; Prices Start At Rs. 9.43 Lakh
Hyundai India has introduced the much anticipated 2018 Creta facelift in the country with prices starting at Rs. 9.43 lakh for the petrol version, while the diesel range starts at Rs. 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom, pan India). The 2018 Hyundai Creta facelift gets revised styling, updated interiors, dual-tone paint schemes and new features on offer. The new Creta facelift is Rs. 15,000 more expensive than its predecessor.
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MotoGP: Marquez Wins French GP As Dovizioso And Zarco Crash
Repsol Honda's Marc Marquez took his third consecutive win of the 2018 MotoGP season, sealing the victory at Le Mans. The Spaniard started second on the grid behind Tech 3 Yamaha's Johann Zarco managed to take a late lead almost halfway into the race and then went on to secure yet another win for the season. Finishing behind Marquez were Danil Petrucci of Pramac Ducati finishing second, by a gap of 2.7 seconds, while Valentino Rossi made a strong recovery to third, having start sixth on the grid.
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MotoGP: Johann Zarco To Start French GP On Pole, Marquez 2nd
Tech 3 Yamaha rider Johann Zarco posted the fastest lap in qualifying for the French Grand Prix and will be starting the race from pole tomorrow. The Frenchman broke the lap record at the Le Mans circuit with a time of 1m31.185s, beating reigning world champion Marc Marquez of Honda by 0.108s. Finishing behind Marquez was Pramac Ducati's Danilo Petrucci, 0.196s behind Zarco and the second satellite rider in the front row.
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MotoGP: Andrea Dovizioso Extends Contract With Ducati For 2019-20 Seasons
Following reports of Andrea Dovizioso rejecting Ducati's lowball offer, the ace MotoGP rider will race for the Italian factory team until the end of 2020.
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2018/19 Formula E Season 5 Adds Saudi Arabia To The Calendar
Formula E and Saudi Arabia have entered into a 10-year agreement, which will see the electric series heading to the Middle East for the first time starting next season.
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Performance-Bred Hyundai Kona N With 247 Bhp Could Be A Reality
The Hyundai Kona crossover was unveiled last year to a favourable response and the model is also destined to make its way to India in an only-electric avatar. However, with the growing popularity of performance crossovers across other brands, Hyundai too is mulling to introduced a performance-friendly 'N' badged version of its all-new crossover soon with as much as 247 bhp on offer.
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Volkswagen AG Could Skip The 2018 Paris Motor Show
Volkswagen AG has been increasingly been absent from several global motor shows including Frankfurt, Detroit and Delhi, and now reports suggest that the German auto giant is likely to skip the upcoming Paris Motor Show as well. Organised every two years, the Paris Motor Show has seen a host of manufacturers unveiling production and concept vehicles for the European market over the years. French website Autactu.com learned about the development from Volkswagen's local branch about skipping the biennial event.
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Akhil Rabindra Finishes 4th In Race 3 Of 2018 GT4 European Championship
Making India proud in motorsport, Bengaluru-born racer Akhil Rabindra finished fourth in the third race of the 2018 GT4 European Championship, held at Brands Hatch, UK. He is the only Indian racer to compete in the championship this year and finished fourth along with teammate Stephane Lemeret. The duo has teamed up with French Team 3Y Technology to drive in the GT4 European Series. They drive the BMW M4 GT4 in the Silver Class.
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2018 Honda Amaze Vs Rivals: Price Comparison
Honda is aiming to replicate the success of the first gen Amaze with the new model, and prices are aggressive. But, how do they stack up against rivals Maruti Suzuki Dzire, Hyundai Xcent, Ford Aspire and Volkswagen Ameo? We do a quick price comparison of the 2018 Honda Amaze to check its value for money quotient over the competition.
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Formula E: Felipe Massa To Join Team Venturi For 2018/19 Season 5
Former Formula 1 driver Felipe Massa has been confirmed to join the Formula E driver's grid for the 2018-19 Season 5. The Brazilian driver will be joining Venturi in the electric series and has signed a three-year deal with the team starting next year. The announcement comes after Massa had shown interest in the new electric championship and even attended the Rome e-Prix earlier this season, sparking rumours of a possible entry.
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Amittrajit Ghosh To Become First Indian To Participate In European Rally Championship 2018
Indian National Rally Champion (INRC) Amittrajit Ghosh will become the first Indian to compete in the FIA European Rally Championship (ERC). The Team RRPM driver will be participating in Round 3 of the championship - EKO Acropolis Rally 2018, scheduled to be held in the city of Lamia, Greece between Jun 1-3, 2018. Joining Amrittrajit Ghosh will be his long-time co-driver Ashwin Naik. The team has decided to participate in selective rounds of the ERC 2018 to gain experience on the global platform of rallying.
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