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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F1: Renault Reveals 2018 RS18 F1 Challenger
Marking its third year as a standalone outfit, Renault has revealed its 2018 Formula 1 challenger - RS18. The French manufacturer's new F1 car boasts of a bolder black and yellow paint scheme, while the design is an evolution of the 2017 version. Piloting the RS18 will be Nico Hulkenberg and Carlos Sainz in the driver's seat.
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Harley-Davidson Trademarks 'H-D Revelation' For Electric Motorcycle Tech
Harley-Davidson has been quite actively building towards an electric future and even showcased the Project LiveWire concept in 2014 as a preview for what's to come. Moving in the same direction, Harley-Davidson has filed a trademark application to use the name "H-D Revelation" for its upcoming electric motorcycle technology.
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TVS Scooty Zest 110 Launched In New Matte Purple Colour Scheme
TVS Motor Company has introduced a new matte purple shade on the Scooty Zest 110 in the country. The colour scheme was first showcased at the Auto Expo 2018 and is available at the same price as the colours at Rs. 49,211 (ex-showroom, Delhi). TVS introduced the matte colour schemes on the Scooty Zest 110 last year and the scooter is already offered in four matte colours.
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F1: 2018 Sauber C37 With New Alfa Romeo Livery Revealed
Sauber is the latest F1 team to pull the wraps off its 2018 Formula 1 car and has revealed the C37 for the latest season. This is the first F1 car from Swiss outfit to be produced under the partnership of Alfa Romeo. The Italian manufacturer makes a comeback to the sport after 33 years and has been signed on in a multi-year technical and commercial partnership with Sauber F1.
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F1: Red Bull Racing Reveals RB14 Formula 1 Car For 2018
Red Bull Racing is the latest Formula 1 team to unveil its new car for the 2018 season. Dubbed as the RB14, the new F1 car will have Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen back in the seat for the latest season. The new RB14 gets a host of changes to its design to meet the regulations, most prominent of which is the addition of the new Halo cockpit safety device.
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Mahindra Roxor Off-Road Vehicle To Be Unveiled Next Month
Mahindra & Mahindra has been making in-roads in the US market for a while now and the Indian auto giant is all set to make its presence felt strongly with a new off-road vehicle. Mahindra will be unveiling the new Roxor off-road vehicle built specifically for the North American market on March 2, 2018. The model is described as an "off-highway vehicle, unlike anything currently on the market."
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2018 Bajaj Avenger Street 180 Images Leaked; Launch Soon
Bajaj Auto will soon replace the Avenger Street 150 with the all-new Avenger Street 180 in the market. A strong rumour that was floating around ever since the start of the year, images of the new Bajaj Avenger Street 180 have been leaked online revealing the soon-to-be-launched model in all its glory.
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2018 Haas F1 Car Revealed With The Halo Protection Device
American racing outfit, Haas have become the first Formula 1 team to reveal its 2018 F1 challenger. The team has released digital images of the VF-18 car that showcases all the changes that will be seen on the this season's F1 cars including the now mandatory Halo cockpit safety device.
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2019 BMW X4 Revealed Ahead Of Public Debut At Geneva Motor Show
BMW has released the images of the second generation X4 coupe-styled SUV ahead of its public debut at the Geneva Motor Show next month. The all-new 2018 BMW X4 continues to retain the distinctive coupe-like roofline but has also matured in design borrowing cues from the new generation X3, the model on which it is based on.
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Auto Expo 2018: Tata Tiago JTP And Tigor JTP Editions Showcased
The Tata Tiago and Tigor are the new top sellers for the Indian auto giant and we can certainly agree that a sportier version would be exciting. Well, Tata Motors seem to think likewise and have showcased the Tata Tiago JTP and Tigor JTP performance versions at the Auto Expo 2018. The automaker has tied up with Coimbatore-based Jayem Automotives to develop performance variants of its existing models.
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Auto Expo 2018: New Gen Maruti Suzuki Swift iCreate Version Showcased
While the all-new Swift is certainly getting all the attention from the thousands of visitors/potential buyers, the car has also been showcased in a rather personalised iCreate version at the expo. The iCreate program is the automaker's in-house personalisation initiative already available on the Vitara Brezza and the Ignis, and is likely to be offered on the Swift as well in the future.
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Auto Expo 2018: BMW X6 35i M Sport Launched; Priced At Rs. 94.15 Lakh
BMW India has a slew of launches at the Auto Expo 2018 and its pavilion is certainly a pretty sight. While we've told you about some of the high profile launches, the automaker has silently also introduced the 2018 BMW X6 at the expo with a petrol engine, priced at Rs. 94.15 lakh (ex-showroom). The 2018 BMW X6 35i M Sport gets subtle cosmetic changes too along with the new engine keeping things fresh.
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Auto Expo 2018: TVS Apache RTR 200 FI Ethanol Version Revealed
The TVS Apache RTR 200 FI Ethanol previews that the company is ready with the technology, should the government regulations require 100 per cent ethanol powered bikes in the future.
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Auto Expo 2018: Honda CBR250R To Go Back On Sale; Launch Soon
Honda has unveiled the 2018 CBR250R at the ongoing Auto Expo 2018. One of the first quarter-litre offerings in its segment, the CBR250R was pulled off the market last year when it did not get BS-IV upgrades. However, the company has taken its time and has now introduced the 2018 edition that gets new colour options, decals and a full-LED headlamp as part of the updates for 2018.
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Auto Expo 2018: Cleveland Cyclewerks Forays Into The Indian Market
American motorcycle brand Cleveland Cyclewerks has made its way into the Indian market and will be commencing operations with two sub-250 cc moto
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Auto Expo 2018: Suzuki GSX-S750 Unveiled; Launch By Mid-2018
While the Burgman scooter and Intruder F1 cater to the masses, Suzuki has also unveiled the GSX-S750 street-fighter motorcycle in India for the first time. The Suzuki GSX-750 is the Japanese company's answer to a host of offerings in the middleweight segment and will be locking horns against the Kawasaki Z900.
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Auto Expo 2018: Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX Launched From Rs. 21.80 Lakh
After making its global debut at EICMA last year, India Kawasaki Motor has launched the new Ninja H2 SX in the country at the Auto Expo 2018. The new Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX is available in two variants with the SX priced at Rs. 21.80 lakh and the high-spec H2 SX SE priced at Rs. 26.80 lakh (ex-showroom). The H2 SX is the sports tourer version based on the supercharged H2 motorcycle, and gets a host of changes in a bid to make the model ride-able for longer hours and more practical as well.
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Auto Expo 2018: Hero XPulse 200 Adventure Motorcycle Makes India Debut
Unveiled at EICMA last year, Hero MotoCorp have showcased the new XPulse concept motorcycle at the Auto Expo 2018. The Hero XPulse off-roader makes its India debut at the biennial event and previews the brand's upcoming adventure motorcycle. The new XPulse is a highly awaited model and will be re-opening the two-wheeler maker's innings in the segment.
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TVS NTorq 125 vs Suzuki Access vs Honda Grazia: Spec Comparison
The NTorq 125 then, is a promising offering and will be fending off competition from two models. That's the segment leader Suzuki Access 125 and the relatively new Honda Grazia we are talking about. We do a quick spec comparison on paper to see how the three models stack up against each other.
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Eicher Launches First-Ever Skyline Pro Electric Buses In India
Eicher's first-ever electric bus has been developed in collaboration with KPIT's Revolo technology and is based on the Skyline Pro bus platform.
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