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
MotoGP 2018 Preview: 9 Things To Watch Out For
The 2018 MotoGP World Championship season is all set to commence under the floodlights of the Losail International Circuit in Qatar and here's what you need to watch out for in the 2018 MotoGP World Championship.
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Volkswagen SOL Low-Cost Electric Vehicle Brand To Be Introduced In China
Volkswagen has added an all-new auto brand under its umbrella in China. Branded as SOL, it is a new low-cost electric vehicle brand specifically for China, under which the company will retail affordable EVs.
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Chevrolet India Organises Service Camp Across The Country
General Motors has announced a nationwide service camp for all Chevrolet owners between March 16 and March 20, 2018. The service camp will be held at the 170 authorised Chevrolet workshops across the country and is expected to be visited by over 15,000 customers during the period.
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MotoGP 2018: Valentino Rossi Signs A 2 Year Contract With Yamaha
Yamaha has retained nine-time world champion Valentino Rossi for another two years. Rossi announced that he has signed a new two-year deal to continue with Movistar Yamaha until the end of 2020.
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Cars Can Now Legally Go Up To 70 Kmph As Per New Government Order
The central government has passed a new mandate increasing the speed limit for cars in urban areas to 70 kmph, cargo vehicles to 60 kmph and 50 kmph for two-wheelers.
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2018 Hero Passion Pro And Passion XPro Launched
The 2018 Hero Passion Pro and Passion XPro get a power bump from the new motor and feature additions for the new year, while the styling too has received upgrades for a more pleasing appearance.
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Royal Enfield Expands Presence To Argentina; Third Country In Latin America
Argentina is the second largest motorcycle market in Latin America, and Royal Enfield has forayed in the country with nearly its entire line-up opening its first flagship store in Buenos Aires.
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Hero Xtreme 200R Launched In Turkey Badged As Hunk 200R
While the India launch is still a few weeks away, Hero Xtreme 200R is now on sale in Turkey and gets EFI as well, but has been badged as the Hunk 200R instead.
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Rib Injury Forces Indian Racer Shahan Ali Mohsin To Retire From Italian Karting Race
The super competitive Italian race would've been excellent exposure for the 13-year-old Indian racer in the karting series, but he has now been advised to take rest for a period of 10-12 weeks.
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Ford Could Be The Latest Manufacturer To Join Formula E
Ford could be the latest manufacturer to make its entry in Formula E as early as Season 5, joining the likes of Jaguar, Mahindra, Audi and Mercedes among others.
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2018 Aprilia SR125 First Ride Review
The Aprilia SR125 plays younger sibling to the much-acclaimed Aprilia SR150, backed by the same components and design but featuring a smaller engine, slightly higher fuel-efficiency and a lower price tag too. Does it really make a smart buy though? We find out.
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Geneva 2018: Formula E Gen2 Car Unveiled; More Power And Longer Range
Having showcased it in images last month, the FIA Formula E Gen2 electric race car was revealed in full glory at the Geneva International Motor Show 2018. The second generation Formula E car is completely new and a major departure from the current single-seater race cars we see today.
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Geneva 2018: Lexus UX Compact Luxury Crossover Revealed
The compact luxury crossover segment has got a new entrant with the Lexus UX crossover that was revealed at the Geneva Motor Show 2018. The production-ready Lexus UX 250h competes in a segment along the likes of the BMW X2, Audi Q2, Volvo XC40 and the likes. The UX though is based on a completely new platform and also sports all-new engines from the Toyota family.
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Geneva 2018: Hyundai Kona Electric Revealed
Having showcased the key bits in images earlier, Hyundai has revealed the new Kona Electric SUV at the Geneva Motor Show 2018. Based on the standard Kona that debuted last year, the Hyundai Kona Electric swaps the petrol engine for a battery powered one along with a few styling changes.
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Geneva 2018: New Generation BMW X4 Makes Public Debut
Following the unveil in images, the new generation BMW X4 SUV has been revealed to the public at the Geneva International Motor Show 2018. The new generation model continues to retain its coupe-themed design while sharing its underpinnings with the new generation BMW X3 that was recently launched in India.
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2018 Suzuki Gixxer & Gixxer SF Launched; Prices Start At Rs. 80,928
Suzuki Motorcycle India has introduced the 2018 editions of the Gixxer and Gixxer SF 155 cc motorcycles in the country. Sporting subtle cosmetic upgrades for the new year, the 2018 Suzuki Gixxer is priced at Rs. 80,928, while the 2018 Suzuki Gixxer SF is priced at Rs. 90,037 (all prices, ex-showroom Delhi). The bike maker has already dispatched the updated bikes to dealerships and the bike is ready for purchase.
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MotoGP: Tech 3 Announces New Partnership With KTM, Post Yamaha Break-Up
MotoGP privateer Tech 3 recently announced its split from Yamaha after an association of nearly 20 years, opening room for a host of speculations. However, the satellite team has now brought an end to all rumours and has announced that it will be partnering with KTM from 2019. Having made its premier class debut only last season, the Austrian factory team will provide full support to Tech 3 with the two RC16 bikes next year.
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Mahindra Mojo UT 300 Launched In India; Priced At Rs. 1.49 Lakh
We've been telling you about the low-cost variant of the Mojo for a while now, and Mahindra Two Wheelers has finally launched the new Mojo UT 300 priced at Rs. 1.49 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The Mahindra Mojo UT 300 is based on the original Mojo introduced in 2015, but gets stripped off a few features to make it more affordable than the current model.
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Formula E: Double Retirement For Mahindra Racing At Mexico E-Prix
After an overwhelming start to Season 4 of the FIA Formula E, Mahindra Racing faced its first shocker of a race that ended with a double retirement for the team. Both drivers Felix Rosenqvist and Nick Heidfeld called it quits after facing different technical issues with their cars, making way for Daniel Abt to secure his first win of the season for team Audi Abt Shaeffler.
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F1: Force India Name Change Likely Before Season Starts In Australia
Speculations have been rife since last year that Sahara Force India will be opting for a name change and the team could announce its new name just before the start of the 2018 season in Australia. The Silverstone-based outfit has been eager to make a name change in order to make it more globally relevant and attract more potential sponsors.
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