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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New York Auto Show 2018: Jaguar F-Pace SVR Confirmed For Debut
British car maker Jaguar has confirmed that it will be revealing the performance-bred version of the F-Pace at the upcoming New York Auto Show 2018. The Jaguar F-Pace SVR comes from the automaker's Special Vehicles Operations (SVO) division and was also caught testing during testing near the Nurburgring.
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Tata Nexon XZ Trim Launched In India; Prices Start At Rs. 7.99 Lakh
Tata Motors received a positive response for the Nexon that was launched late last year, and the subcompact SUV is raking in the volumes for the manufacturer. To mark the overwhelming success of the offering, the Indian automaker has introduced the new Tata Nexon XZ variant in the market. The Nexon XZ is priced at Rs. 7.99 lakh for the petrol and Rs. 8.99 lakh (all prices, ex-showroom Delhi) for the diesel trim.
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2018 Honda CB Hornet 160R ABS Launched In India; Priced From Rs. 84,675
Following the string of its silent launches recently, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) has introduced the 2018 CB Hornet 160R in the country. The 2018 Honda CB Hornet 160R is offered in four variants with prices starting at Rs. 84,675 for the CBS trim, going up to Rs. 92,675 (all prices, ex-showroom Delhi) for the range-topping ABS equipped version.
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Bentley EV Could Share Underpinnings With Porsche Mission E Platform
With the electric push in overdrive, marque brands like Bentley aren't too behind and the British carmaker is working on its new all-electric flagship. The upcoming model is expected to join the line-up in the first half of the next decade and will be automaker's first-ever electric offering. Now details of Bentley's electric flagship have emerged online, and the model will be sharing its underpinnings with the Porsche Mission E platform.
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New York Auto Show 2018: 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback Revealed
Toyota has revealed the all-new Corolla hatchback in images ahead of its public debut at the upcoming 2018 New York Auto Show next week. The all-new model is based on Toyota's new TNGA-platform that underpins the Prius as well, while the design is a lot more evocative than the Corolla iM, the model its replaces.
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Formula 1 Will Come To Netflix In An Original Docu-Series In 2019
As part of revamping the sport and making it more viewer-friendly, Formula 1 and Netflix have announced a season-long collaboration that will result in a an original docu-series. The collaboration will last for the 2018 FIA Formula 1 World Championship and will provide in a glimpse into the inner world of the sport. Netflix has commissioned 10 episodes of the series, which will be screened in early 2019.
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F1 2018: Sebastian Vettel Beats Lewis Hamilton To Win Australia GP
It was a battle of the heavyweights right from the first race of the 2018 Formula One season as Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel beat Mercedes-AMG driver Lewis Hamilton to win the season-opener Australia Grand Prix. The first race was expected to be Mercedes' turf after its sheer pace through practice and qualifying, more so with Hamilton starting on pole.
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2018 F1 Preview: What You Need To Watch Out For
As we gear up to bring in the first race of the season in Australia on March 25, here are the things you need to watch out for in the 2018 Formula One season.
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Elon Musk Deletes Official Facebook Pages Of Tesla And SpaceX Companies
The massive data breach at Facebook recently prompted the hashtag #deletefacebook across social media with users deleting their Facebook accounts and pages. Tesla CEO Elon Musk did the same when a follower dared him on Twitter.
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Maruti Suzuki Desert Storm 2018: CS Santosh Crashes Out Of Stage 3
Hero MotoSports Team Rally rider CS Santosh has crashed out of the 2018 Maruti Suzuki Desert Storm rally. The fastest Indian rally rider was leading Stage 3 in the motorcycle category when he crashed and injured his neck. As a result, the Indian team decided to pull Santosh out of the rally as a precautionary measure.
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Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Launched In Australia As The Rumbler 350
Royal Enfield retails a host of its motorcycles in Australia and New Zealand, and has now introduced the Thunderbird 350 in the continent. Interestingly though, the Thunderbird 350 has been rebadged as the Royal Enfield Rumbler 350 in Australia. The bike is priced at 6790 Australian Dollars (around Rs. 3.41 lakh) on-road.
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Exclusive: 2018 Triumph Tiger 1200 To Go On Sale Next Month
Triumph has confirmed that the new Tiger 1200 will be the company's first launch for the 2018-19 financial year. The company's flagship adventure tourer will make its way to the country by April-May, 2018 and will take on a number of adventure motorcycles in the segment.
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2018 Triumph Tiger 800 Launched In India; Prices Start At Rs. 11.76 Lakh
The 2018 Triumph Tiger 800 has been launched in India with prices starting at Rs. 11.76 lakh (ex-showroom). The highly appreciated adventure tourer gets comprehensive upgrades for the new year with Triumph listing up to 200 changes. India is getting only three variants as of now - XCx, XRx and XR.
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Indian Oil Corporation Starts Home Delivery Of Diesel
Diesel vehicle owners are in for more convenience now as India's largest fuel retailer, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), has commenced home delivery of diesel. The one-of-its-kind initiative has started in the city of Pune, Maharashtra and will be expanded to other cities as well.
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Jeep Compass Trailhawk Bookings Commence At Dealerships For 50,000
Jeep India dealers have already started taking bookings for the SUV and the booking amount is set at Rs. 50,000.
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2018 Honda WR-V Edge Edition Launched In India; Priced From Rs. 8.01 Lakh
The 2018 Honda WR-V Edge Edition has been launched in India with prices starting at Rs. 8.01 lakh for the petrol and Rs. 9.01 lakh (all prices, ex-showroom Delhi) for the diesel version. The special edition version is offered on the mid-level S trim and adds more features to the variant at a premium of Rs. 20,000.
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MotoGP 2018: Dovizioso Wins Season Opener Qatar GP, Beats Marquez
The battle was down to the last lap as Ducati's Andrea Dovizioso took the win in the opening round of the 2018 MotoGP World Championship in Qatar. The Frenchman completed the race a nail biting duel with Honda's Marc Marquez and surged ahead at the chequered flag with a gap of just 0.027s. In a sense, the 2018 MotoGP started exactly from where we left off in 2017.
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MotoGP 2018: Johann Zarco Beats Lap Record To Grab Pole For Qatar GP
We told you Johann Zarco will be force to reckon with this season and the Monster Tech 3 Yamaha rider has made a brilliant start to the season. Zarco grabbed the pole position for the opening round of the 2018 MotoGP World Championship at Qatar on Saturday, setting up a new lap record in the process. The Frenchman broke Jorge Lorenzo's record set in 2008 by 0.247s, completing the laptime in 1m53.680s.
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2018 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Launched In India; Priced At 92.60 Lakh
Unveiled at the Auto Expo 2018 last month, Toyota has silently launched the 2018 Land Cruiser Prado luxury SUV in India. The 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado is priced at Rs. 92.60 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi) and is available in a single VxL variant. Much like the previous iterations, the heavily revamped Prado continues to be imported in the country as a Completely Built Unit (CBU).
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2018 Suzuki Swift Sport BeeRacing Edition Launched In Italy
The new generation Maruti Suzuki Swift is all set to go on sale in Italy soon and ahead of its official launch the Japanese automaker has introduced the Suzuki Swift Sport BeeRacing limited edition in the country. The limited edition model gets a special paint job, carbon fibre inserts and a host of new cosmetic additions to the hatchback.
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