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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Toyota Fortuner Diamond Edition Launched In Argentina
Toyota has unveiled the new Fortuner Diamond Edition in Argentina. The full-size SUV is badged as the 'Toyota SW4' in Argentina and the new Diamond special edition adds visual upgrades to the model. The Fortuner Diamond edition is priced at 1,223,700 Argentine Peso (around Rs. 39.45 lakh) and is offered on the range-topping 4x4 variant with all the bells and whistles.
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TVS Revises Prices For Wego, Sport and Apache Range
TVS Motor Company has silently revised prices on the Wego, Sport and Apache motorcycle range for the new financial year. The TVS Wego 110 has seen a price drop of Rs. 2000 and now starts at Rs. 50,165 for the standard version, while the disc brake version is priced at Rs. 53,083 (ex-showroom, Delhi) as opposed to the earlier price of Rs. 55,083.
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Bajaj Auto Revises Prices Across Motorcycle Range
Bajaj Auto is the latest manufacturer to silently hike prices across its motorcycle line-up. While prices for the Bajaj Dominar were increased last month, a marginal hike has now been extended to the Pulsar RS 200, V15, Discover 125 and the Platina range.
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Canadian Province To Allow Turban-Wearing Sikhs To Ride Without Helmets
The Canadian province of Alberta has allowed the Sikh community to ride motorcycles without a helmet legally. While helmets are mandatory in Canada, the exemption has been specifically made for turban-wearing Sikhs in the province and will be starting from April 12, 2018.
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Made-In-India Hyundai Verna Goes On Sale In The Middle East
The new generation Hyundai Verna (Accent in several other markets) was launched in India last year and the model is now making its way to several other markets globally from the domestic plant. The made-in-India Verna recently went on sale in the Middle East with a debut in Bahrain.
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Honda Grazia, Activa 125, Aviator Recalled For Faulty Suspension Part
Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) has announced a voluntary recall on three of its scooters in the country. The recall extends to the new Honda Grazia, Aviator, and Activa 125 scooters and involves a faulty front suspension component. Honda said that the recall affects 56,194 units of these models.
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21 Pictures From The New York Auto Show 2018
With some stunning launches and concepts alike, the NY Auto Show had some interesting displays relevant to the US of course, but are also relevant to the Indian market as well. There were the American specific offerings from brands like Lincoln and Cadillac that grabbed a lot of attention. Here's a look at the New York Auto Show 2018 in these 21 images.
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Upcoming Two-Wheeler Launches In April 2018
For those waiting to get their hands on a new motorcycle, April 2018 has some very interesting launches lined up which includes a new sports commuter, an adventure tourer and a middleweight street-fighter. Sounds exciting? You bet. Kicking off the launches for the new fiscal, here's a look at the upcoming two-wheeler launches in April 2018.
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India-Made Hyundai Verna Could Be Exported To Australia
The made-in-India new generation Hyundai Verna could make its way to Australia being or here in the right-hand drive version.
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Bajaj Dominar Gets A Price Hike; Now Priced At Rs. 1.58 Lakh
The 2018 Bajaj Dominar is available in only the ABS equipped version, which is now more expensive by Rs. 2000.
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Suzuki GSX-S750 To Be Launched Next Month
The Suzuki GSX-S750 marks the brand's entry into the middleweight street-fighter segment against some very popular offerings from Kawasaki, Triumph and Yamaha.
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Aditya Patel Returns To Blancpain GT Series Asia For 2018 Season
Indian racing driver Aditya Patel has announced that he will be returning to the Blancpain GT Series Asia for the 2018 season of the championship. The Indian contingent made his debut in the series last year and ended the championship on a high with a double win in the final race, while missing the championship title by a single point.
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Formula E: Mahindra Racing Reveals Gen2 M5 Electro Season 5 Challenger
Mahindra Racing has released the first image of its Formula E Season 5 contender - M5 Electro. The all-new challenger is based on the Gen2 Formula E car that was revealed at the Geneva Motor Show 2018 earlier this month and replaces the outgoing model with its radical design, and improved performance.
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Toyota-Suzuki Conclude Agreement To Supply Cars To Each Other In India
Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) and Suzuki Motor Corporation (Suzuki) have announced that both companies have concluded a basic agreement towards the mutual supply of hybrid and other vehicles in the Indian market. The announcement stated that Suzuki will supply the Baleno and Vitara Brezza models to Toyota, while the latter will supply the Corolla sedan to Suzuki.
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Bajaj CT100 Range Gets A Price Cut; Starts From Rs. 30,714
Bajaj Auto has silently reduced prices on its entry-level CT100 commuter motorcycle range. The bike, available in three variants, is now priced from Rs. 30,714 (ex-showroom Delhi) for the Bajaj CT100 B, which is the bare-basic version and was previously priced at Rs. 32,653 and gets a price cut of Rs. 1939.
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New York Auto Show 2018: 2019 Hyundai Tucson Debuts With Upgrades
The 2019 Hyundai Tucson facelift has been unveiled at the New York Auto Show with refreshed styling, more power and a host of new tech on offer. The Hyundai Tucson is positioned below the Santa Fe in the automaker's line-up and the updated model borrows cues from the latter.
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New York Auto Show 2018: Classic MINI Electric Unveiled
BMW is bringing something nostalgic to the New York Auto Show 2018 with the electrified version of the first MINI. The automaker released images of the Electric MINI that has been fully restored to its original glory. The Electric MINI is unfortunately a one-off specifically built for the NY Auto Show, but previews the brand's electric vehicle ambitions for the future.
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2018 Toyota Yaris TRD Variant Showcased At 2018 Bangkok Motor Show
Toyota has showcased the TRD variant of the 2018 Yaris sedan at the ongoing Bangkok Motor Show in Thailand. TRD stands for Toyota Racing Development and is the automaker's performance division that tunes and develops race-spec versions of road-going cars. The Thai-spec Yaris is badged as the Yaris Activ and the TRD variant gets a host of cosmetic upgrades for a sportier appearance.
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Force India's Deal With Havaianas Is A Masterstroke In Ad Placement
Force India announced a season-long deal with Havaianas recently, and the brand's name shows up on the new Halo cockpit protection device, whose shape has been likened to that of the flip flop strap. With the tie-up, the Silverstone-based team becomes the second team after McLaren to have its halo sponsored by a flip flop maker.
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2019 Toyota Yaris Sedan Revealed, Replaces The Yaris iA Globally
Not to be confused with the model for India, the 2019 Toyota Yaris gets a styling update, while dropping the Yaris iA moniker completely.
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