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.
Articles of Sameer Contractor
Volkswagen Polo VRS With 138 Bhp Launched At Indonesia Motor Show 2018
Iif you ever craved for more power from the Volkswagen Polo; and no not the Polo GTI kind, Volkswagen Indonesia seems to have the answer. The German automaker has launched the Volkswagen Polo VRS at the ongoing Indonesia International Motor Show 2018 (IIMS 2018), and the car boasts of more power and a few cosmetic additions over the standard Polo GT TSI.
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Hero MotoCorp Starts Online Portal To Buy Two-Wheeler Spare Parts
World's largest two-wheeler manufacturer by volumes, Hero MotoCorp has introduced a new e-commerce portal that retails Hero Genuine Parts and Accessories. The website is called www.hgpmart.com, and allows you to select the desired component online, pay online and get the part delivered to your door step.
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F1: Singapore Airlines Extends Title Sponsor Deal For Singapore GP Until 2019
Singapore Airlines has announced it will remain the title sponsor for the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix for the next two years, until the end of 2019. The association, which first started in 2014 for initially two years, and was subsequently later extended for the 2016 and 2017 seasons.
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Honda Small RS Concept Unveiled At IIMS 2018; Previews New Brio
The Honda Small RS Concept has been revealed concept at the ongoing Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) 2018. And if you think that looks a bit familiar, it indeed is. The Small RS Concept hatchback essentially previews the next generation Brio and will be sold across a number of markets in Asia.
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F1: Fuel Limit Set To Increase On Cars From 2019
Formula One drivers will be allowed to push their cars to full power starting next season as the F1 Strategy Group, F1 Commission and the top teams have agreed to increase the race fuel allowance from 2019. The Group reached a conclusion on the matter in a meeting held on Tuesday where a host of details were discussed. As a result, cars will now be able to carry up to 110 kg of fuel as opposed to the current 105 kg allowed.
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MotoGP: Dani Pedrosa To Ride In Austin GP Post Successful Surgery
Repsol Honda rider Dani Pedrosa will be participating in the upcoming MotoGP Austin Grand Prix in the US, just days after undergoing a surgery on his right wrist. The Spaniard had crashed out in the opening lap of the Argentina GP less than two weeks ago after a collision with Monster Tech 3 Yamaha's Johann Zarco, resulting in a broken radius of his right wrist.
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Vision Mercedes-Maybach GLS Concept To Be Revealed At Beijing Motor Show
The Beijing Motor Show 2018 starts on April 25 and German auto giant Mercedes-Benz will be presenting two very important models at one of the most important auto shows in China. The automaker has announced two important models that will be showcased at the auto show. This will include the global premiere of the Vision Mercedes-Maybach Ultimate Luxury Concept, along with the A-Class sedan.
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Merzouga Rally 2018: Sherco TVS Leads Indian Contingent After Stage 1
Stage 1 of the 9th edition of the Afriquia Merzouga Rally 2018 saw Sherco TVS and Hero MotoSport riders improve their respective rankings over the prologue stage. Stage 1 of the rally saw the riders start their day at Timbaktu hotel and and then battle across two loops of 110.7 km and 96.01 km respectively. At the end of Stage 1 of the Merzouga Rally, Sherco TVS was leading the Indian contingent with Joan Pedrero ranking at P6 overall, followed by teammate Lorenzo Santolino at P9.
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Actor Farhan Akhtar Gets A Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV
Director, producer, actor, musician, poet and what not, Farhan Akhtar dons many hats for his different commitments and the actor now has a Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV to carry all of that along. The Dil Chahta Hai director recently took the delivery of the luxury SUV recently. Jeep India boss Kevin Fylnn handed over the SUV to Akhtar at a dealership in Mumbai.
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Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Svartpilen 401 Spied in India
KTM-owned Swedish motorcycle brand Husqvarna is slated to enter India soon and will be bringing its motorcycle range to the country. While the launch still some time away, the manufacturer's much-awaited offerings Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 and Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 have been caught testing in Pune recently. Both motorcycles were showcased as concepts at EICMA 2016, while the production version arrived a year later.
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Gaurav Gill Announces Entry To WRC 2 With MRF
Three-time Asia Pacific Rally Champion (APRC) Gaurav Gill will be entering the World Rally Championship's WRC 2 category this year. In a big push to the rally veteran's career, Gill has partnered with MRF Racing, with the team having been a long time supporter for the Indian racer. MRF Racing will be pulling out of APRC and will embark on a new venture with Gill for WRC 2.
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Norton Commando 961 Bookings Open In India For Rs. 2 Lakh
British motorcycle maker Norton Motorcycle announced its entry into India last year, and will soon introduce its first offering in the country - Commando 961. With the launch a few months away, Norton's Indian partner Kinetic Group has started accepting bookings for the Norton Commando 961 via its multi-brand Motoroyale dealerships. While certain dealers are accepting a token amount of Rs. 2 lakh, there are dealers who have asked for up to 50 per cent of the bike's price.
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Disappointing Season Opener For Aditya Patel In 2018 Blancpain GT Series
Mumbai-based racer Aditya Patel had a disappointing start to the 2018 Blancpain GT Series Asia Championship season opener at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia. The OD Racing Team WRT driver along with teammate Mitch Gilbert, faced a disaster in Race 1 after a mechanical issue forced them to retire early from what could've been a podium finish. Meanwhile, the drivers managed to pick up just a single point in Race 2.
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Hyundai Creta Rivaling Skoda Kamiq SUV Spied In China
Czech car maker Skoda Auto has been expanding its SUV line-up globally and is all set to introduce a new compact SUV in China. Leaked images of the Skoda Kamiq compact SUV have emerged from the People's Republic ahead of its launch later this year. The upcoming model will taking on the Hyundai Creta in the segment, and will be positioned below the Karoq in the automaker's global line-up.
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Honda WR-V Turbo Pace Car Unveiled In Brazil
The Honda WR-V isn't exactly associated with being performance-friendly offering, not until the WR-V Pace Car showed up on the other side of the world. Honda Brazil recently showcased the WR-V for IndyCar that is a visually souped up and turbocharged version of the crossover.
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World's First Child Car Seats With Airbags Launched In The UK
Car safety is always a priority for us at CNB and it's always great to see more technologies and innovations coming through from manufacturers that improve safety in a vehicle. Now, in what would be a big push towards toddler safety in cars, car seat specialists Maxi-Cosi has launched the world's first child car seat with built-in airbags, and the seat is available for purchase in the UK.
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F1: Daniel Ricciardo Beats Valtteri Bottas To Win Dramatic Chinese GP
In a dramatic finish to the Chinese Grand Prix, Red Bull Racing's Daniel Ricciardo took his first win of the season after a late charge towards the top spot in the race. The Australian driver passed Valtteri Bottas in the second half of the race to take the lead, while Kimi Raikkonnen of Scuderia Ferrari took another consecutive podium coming in third. Pole sitter Sebastian Vettel dropped to P8 after a mess of a second half including a collision with Max Verstappen, which demoted the Dutch to fifth behind Lewis Hamilton.
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Mahindra KUV100 Launched In Italy
Mahindra's vehicle line-up for Italy has been expanded with the launch of the KUV100. The entry-level Mahindra offering was launched in Rome earlier this week and the company is yet to announce prices for the same. Mahindra executives were already in Italian city for the Formula E Rome e-Prix and also announced its new electric hypercar brand 'Automobili Pininfarina' under the Mahindra Group.
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Volkswagen Ameo Pace Launched In India; Priced At Rs. 6.10 Lakh
Joining the Polo Pace and Vento Sport editions introduced last month, Volkswagen India has launched the Ameo Pace special edition in the country priced at Rs. 6.10 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The website indicates that the Volkswagen Ameo Pace edition is offered on the top-end Highline trim of the subcompact sedan and with few exterior and interior feature upgrades.
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Formula E: Disaster For Mahindra As Rosenqvist Crashes; Bird Wins Rome E-Prix
Bouncing back after a disappointing last round, Mahindra Racing's Felix Rosenqvist seemed destined to win the 2018 Formula E Rome e-Prix; however, a crash on Lap 23 ended his run prematurely stealing on what could have been his third win of the season. Rosenqvist's crash promoted Sam Bird into the lead and the DS Virgin Racing driver went on to win the Rome e-Prix ahead of Lucas di Grass of Audi Sport ABT Schaffler, while Andre Lotterer of Techeetah took the third place on the podium in the final lap.
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