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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Aprilia SR150 Spotted In A New Matte Green Shade
The Aprilia SR150 is extremely popular amidst enthusiasts and is a strong seller for Piaggio India as well. Already available in three colour options, the 150 cc scooter is all set to receive a new olive green shade going by the latest images. The new shade was recently spotted at a dealership and is likely to be officially announced soon.
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2018 Fiat Cronos (Linea Successor) Interior Revealed
The Fiat Cronos is the newest sedan to come from the FCA Group as a replacement for the ageing Linea. The company revealed the design of the compact sedan late last year and have pulled the wraps off the interior. All set to go on sale in Latin American markets later this year, Fiat Brazil shared the images on its Facebook handle, revealing the all-new cabin on the model.
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5 Upcoming Car Launches In January 2018
To kick off things with a bang, January 2018 will have a varied choice of offerings to hit the market and we list down all the upcoming cars that will make it to showrooms in the first month of the new year. Here are the upcoming car launches in January 2018.
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Exclusive: Bajaj Dominar In New Bright Blue Paint Scheme Spied
The Bajaj Dominar is all set to get a cosmetic refresh with new paint schemes for the 2018 model year. While we have already shown you a new red shade that will be added to the palette soon. Our exclusive images confirm that Bajaj Auto will be adding a gloss blue paint scheme as well on the Dominar coupled with gold wheels. Previously, the Dominar was spied in the matte black shade that is already on sale, but with gold wheels as well.
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Mazda Ends Naming Rights Deal With Laguna Seca Race Track After 17 Years
The Mazda Laguna Seca is one of more iconic race tracks in the world and has been synonymous with the Japanese car brand for eternity now. However, the association will now finally see an end as Mazda has decided to not renew its naming contract with the Laguna Seca race track, bringing an to the 17 year association. The name change will take effect from April 1, 2018.
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Ford Figo Cross Spied Undisguised For The First Time
The Ford Figo Cross is the rugged and updated version of the Figo hatchback with additional body cladding, revised styling and additional features. The Figo Cross is expected to go be revealed early next year.
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SsangYong Tivoli Based Mahindra S201 Compact SUV Spied Testing
While we know that the SsangYong brand won't be expanding its base in India any further, the company's though will play an important role for parent company Mahindra. The Indian auto giant has been working on its own iteration of a compact SUV based on the Tivoli and the model was recently spied testing. Codenamed S201, the SUV was spotted being tested alongside rival Hyundai Creta.
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Bajaj Dominar In Gloss Red Shade Spied; Launch Soon
Inducing some freshness, Bajaj will be introducing a new colour scheme soon on its flagship bike. A leaked image of the Bajaj Dominar in a bright red shade has made its way online. In fact, the gloss red shade is reminiscent of the Pulsar CS400 concept that was showcased at the 2014 Auto Expo and pretty much got the ball rolling for the Dominar.
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Bajaj Pulsar Festival Of Speed Season 3 Kick Starts In India
The Bajaj Pulsar is one of the more popular motorcycle brands in the country and has a strong following among the masses. Introducing a common gathering for owners and enthusiasts of the brand, Bajaj Auto kick-started the Festival of Speed event, which now moves into it its third season.
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Mahindra TUV300 Plus Delivered To Customer; Launch In 2018
Mahindra & Mahindra has a host of products lined up for launch in 2018 and the automaker could kick-start its new line-up with the TUV300 Plus model in early 2018. The full-sized Mahindra TUV300 Plus has been spied on several occasions in the past, sans any camouflage and latest images reveal that the model has been also been purchased by a customer ahead of official launch.
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Women Will Be Able To Ride Motorcycles In Saudi Arabia From June 2018
In a major move towards gender equality, the Saubi Arabian government has allowed women to ride motorcycle and drive trucks in the country from June 2018. The Saudi Arabian General Directorate of Traffic made the announcement late last week, three months after King Salman announced that women will be allowed to drive in the country.
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Hero MotoCorp To Increase Prices Across Two-Wheelers From January 2018
The world's largest two-wheeler manufacturer, Hero MotoCorp is the latest company that will be increasing prices next year. Hero has announced that the ex-showroom prices of its motorcycles will increase by about Rs. 400 per model. The new prices will come into effect from January 1, 2018. The two-wheeler giant also said that the exact quantum of the increase will vary on the basis of the model and the specific market.
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2018 Jeep Renegade Facelift Spied Without Camouflage
The Jeep Renegade was introduced globally in 2014 and is quite a popular SUV for the manufacturer. The entry-level offering has served for a good two years now and is due for an update next year. Jeep already started testing the 2018 Renegade a few weeks back and while those images left us wanting for more, the new spy shots leave little to imagination.
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Kawasaki india Teases Vulcan Cruiser; Launch Soon
Kawasaki India was on a launching spree this year and has introduced some highly awaited motorcycles throughout 2017. It now seems, the Japanese bike maker will start off 2018 with a bang with the introduction of a middleweight cruiser. Kawasaki India has teased the Vulcan S cruiser on its website, hinting at an imminent launch soon.
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Mercedes-Benz Announces Exclusive AMG Pit Stop Service In India
Mercedes-AMG owners will soon get to experience the brand's exhilarating performance with its service as well. In offering special service for the AMG customers in India, the German auto giant has inaugurated its first ever dedicated AMG Service Bay at the AMG Performance Centre in Pune.
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Maruti Suzuki Adds Android Auto To SmartPlay Infotainment System
Maruti Suzuki was one of the first car makers to introduce Apple CarPlay on mass market offerings in 2015 with its SmartPlay infotainment system. The company, however, only offered Apple CarPlay and MirrorLink feature at the time and it wasn't until this year that Android Auto was also added to the list on its new offerings.
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Land Rover Discovery Commercial Van Launched In The UK
Land Rover has opted to add a commercial vehicle in its fleet of premium offerings and that too based on an existing SUV. It is the newly launched Land Rover Discovery Commercial we are talking about, which swaps the rear seats for 1856 litres of boot space. The Discovery Commercial is priced at 40,333 Pounds (around Rs. 34.63 lakh) in the UK.
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Okinawa Praise E-Scooter: All You Need To Know
The Okinawa Praise is the newest electric scooter to be launched in the Indian market priced at Rs. 59,889 (ex-showroom, Delhi) and is also the fastest e-scooter currently on sale. Here's 10 things you need to know about the Praise electric scooter.
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Nissan Announces Price Hike Of Up To Rs. 15,000 From January 2018
Japanese auto major Nissan is the latest of the auto manufacturers to announce a price hike for the new year. The automaker announced that all models under the Nissan and Datsun brand will see a price increase of up to Rs. 15,000 with effect from January 1, 2018.
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Okinawa To Enter Electric Motorcycle Segment In The Next Six Months
Having introduced two acooters in the Indian electric market, Okinawa is now eyeing the nascent electric motorcycle space and has announced that it will be entering the segment in the next six months.
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