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 Etios Platinum Edition Launched; Prices Start At Rs. 7.84 Lakh
Toyota Kirloskar Motor has silently introduced the new Etios Platinum Limited Edition sporting more premium features. The Toyota Etios Platinum edition is avaiable on the VX trim with the petrol priced at Rs. 7.84 lakh, while the diesel is priced at Rs. 8.94 lakh (all prices, ex-showroom Delhi). The Platinum limited edition premium touches to the sedan including a new paint scheme, dual-tone upholstery and additional infotainment features.
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Mercedes-Benz X-Class To Get Range-Topping V6 Diesel At 2018 Geneva
Mercedes-Benz revealed its first-ever pick-up truck last year and the automaker will soon addd a new top-of-the-line variant to its offering. Ahead of the Geneva Motor Show, the German auto giant has announced that the X-Class pick-up will get a new range-topping X350d 4Matic variant with a V6 diesel engine under the hood added to the line-up. The Mercedes-Benz X-Class is currently available with a four-cylinder diesel derivative and this should make the luxury pick-up a lot more fun to drive.
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Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350X And 500X: What's New?
The Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350X and 500X are the new young and custom-inspired offerings from the manufacturer that add a modern touch on what is otherwise a retro-styled cruiser. The Thunderbird X range will be sold alongside the standard version and is priced at a premium of Rs. 8000 over the regular variants. So what's new with the Royal Enfield Thunderbird X? We find out.
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Harley-Davidson India Slashes Prices For CBU Motorcycles
Harley-Davidson is the latest manufacturer to slash prices on its Completely Built Unit (CBU) models in the country, after the government reduced the customs duty on fully imported motorcycles recently. The new prices are effective immediately, the bike maker announced on the sidelines of the 2018 Softail Deluxe and the Softail Low Rider launch earlier today.
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F1: Toro Rosso Reveals Honda Powered STR13 Challenger
One of the last teams to showcase its Formula 1 car for this season, Torro Rosso revealed the new STR13 ahead of the pre-testing in Barcelona. Torro Rosso's 2018 F1 contender uses a Honda power unit for the first time, while it will be piloted by two young drivers Brendon Hartley and Pierre Gasly behind the wheel. The STR13 looks identical to last year's version but gets changes to meet the new regulations.
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Royal Enfield Himalayan Launched In The UK; Priced At 4199 Pounds
Royal Enfield has finally launched the Himalayan in the UK. The adventure tourer has been priced at 4199 Pounds (around Rs. 3.80 lakh) and is manufactured and exported from the bike maker's Chennai facility. The UK-spec Royal Enfield Himalayan is currently available in only the black and white colour options, while the Sleet (camouflaged) paint scheme has not been made available yet.
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Toyota Fortuner Rivaling Nissan Terra SUV Revealed
Nissan had been missing on the action in the full-sized SUV segment unlike a lot of its competition. However, the Japanese car maker has now revealed the new Terra SUV in China. The new Nissan Terra is the latest ladder-on-frame offering and competes with the likes of the Toyota Fortuner, Ford Endeavour, Isuzu MU-X and the likes in the segment.
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F1: Force India Reveals 2018 VJM11 Challenger
Finally making its debut, Sahara Force India has unveiled its 2018 Formula 1 challenger - VJM11 during pre-testing at Barcelona. The Silverstone team unveiled its new F1 car with drivers Esteban Ocon and Sergio Perez at the side wearing the new bright pink livery. The Silverstone team has earned quite a reputation in the past two seasons, having finished fourth in the constructors' standings consecutively, and hopes are high that the team will put up a strong show this year as well.
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MotoGP: Marc Marquez Extends Contract With Honda Till 2020
Reigning MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez has extended his contract with Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) factory team - Repsol Honda for the next two years. The factory team announced that Marquez' new contract will begin from 2019 until the end of 2020.
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Next Generation Volvo S60 To Be Revealed By Mid-2018
Volvo unveiled the V60 Estate just last week and while that model may little little relevance to the Indian market, it is the V60's sedan derivative that we are eagerly waiting for. The third generation Volvo S60 is due for later this year and the Swedish automaker has now confirmed that the all-new sedan will be revealed by mid-2018.
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2019 Porsche 911 Previewed Ahead Of Debut Later This Year
The next generation 992 Porsche 911 will be making its debut later this year, but the German automaker wants to keep fans and buyers excited about its new flagship. With the full reveal still sometime away, the automaker has released three images of the near-production prototype of the 2019 Porsche 911 covered in camouflage.
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Volkswagen T-Roc Cabriolet Officially Confirmed For 2020
The production-spec Volkswagen T-Roc compact SUV finally broke cover only last year but the auto giant has envisioned a lot more for the model, which now includes a convertible. While the idea a convertible was showcased on the concept version in 2014, Volkswagen has now confirmed that the T-Roc will be getting a cabriolet derivative indeed and the topless version will be introduced in 2020.
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Toyota Plans To Make Nurburgring Track Replica In Japan
Toyota's replica of the Nurburgring race track in Germany will be a part of a huge testing facility in Japan and is likely to be a part of the automaker's new electric vehicle development.
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MotoGP: Yamaha and Tech 3 To Part Ways In 2019
Tech 3 will not be continuing its association with Yamaha in MotoGP and Moto2 from 2019, ending its nearly 20 years of partnership in the sport. However, it will continue to be a part of MotoGP and will announce plans at a later date.
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Kawasaki Z900RS Launched In India; Priced At Rs. 15.30 Lakh
While we expected it to be launched at Auto Expo 2018, India Kawasaki Motor has silently introduced the Z900RS naked motorcycle. The bike is priced at Rs. 15.30 lakh (ex-showroom), which is much higher than expected and puts the bike quite literally in a league of its own. The new Z900RS borrows its underpinnings with the Z900, while the styling gets a retro touch taken from the bikes of the 1970s.
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8th Gen Rolls-Royce Phantom Launched In India; Priced From Rs. 9.50 Crore
British marque brand Rolls-Royce has introduced the eighth generation Phantom in India with prices starting at Rs. 9.50 crore for the standard wheelbase edition. Meanwhile, the all-new Rolls-Royce Phantom with the extended wheelbase has been priced from Rs. 11.35 crore (ex-showroom). The first Rolls-Royce Phantom VIII makes its way to Chennai, and will be introduced in other cities as well over the next few weeks.
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F1: Scuderia Ferrari SF71H F1 Challenger Revealed
Following up the reigning world champions, 2017's second closest contenders for the title - Scuderia Ferrari, has revealed their 2018 challenger in Italy. The new Ferrari SF-71H builds on the basics of last year's SF-70H, but with a host of revisions, upgrades and changes to meet the new regulations. Drivers Sebastian Vettel and iceman Kimi Raikkonen will be reprising their duties this season as well
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F1: Mercedes-AMG Reveals 2018 W09 EQ Power+ Championship Successor
Reigning world champions, Mercedes-AMG Petronas have finally revealed their 2018 Formula 1 contender at the Silverstone circuit. The new F1 car has been named the Mercedes-AMG F1 W09 EQ Power+ and is an evolution of the 2017 W08 that won 12 races and 15 pole positions throughout the last season.
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2018 Honda CB Shine SP Launched; Prices Start At Rs. 62,032
Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) has announced prices for the 2018 CB 125 Shine SP commuter motorcycle. Prices for the 2018 Honda CB Shine SP start at Rs. 62,032 for the drum variant, while the disc version is priced at Rs. 64,518. Meanwhile, the 2018 CB Shine SP with CBS will cost you Rs. 66,508 (all prices, ex-showroom Delhi).
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Toyota's New Motor Magnets Cut Dependence On Rare-Earth Materials For EVs
Toyota Motor Corporation has announced that it has developed an electric vehicle motor magnet, which reduces the use of a rare-earth material neodymium by almost 50 per cent. Neodymium magnets are heat-resistant magnets used in high-output electric motors for electric vehicles, as well as machines and robots.
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