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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Jehan Daruvala To Continue With Carlin Motorsport In 2018 Formula 3
Indian racing contingent Jehan Daruvala will continue racing in the 2018 FIA Formula 3 European Championship with Carlin Motorsport. The Mumbai-based racer made his F3 debut earlier this year and an incredible progress in the series has earned him the seat for the second year in a row. The F3 championship is one of the more crucial racing series outside of F1 and Jehan is the first Indian ever to compete in the championship.
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New Generation Audi Q5 India Launch Details Revealed
The second generation Audi Q5 SUV made its global debut at the Paris Motor Show earlier this year and the model is now all set to be introduced in the country. Audi India has announced that the all-new Q5 will be launched on January 18, 2018. This will be the Ingolstadt-based manufacturer's first launch of the year, and will replace the extremely popular current generation version.
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MINI Introduces New Logo For 2018
British carmaker MINI is one of the more iconic auto brands around the world has introduced its new logo for 2018. The BMW Group automaker has announced that its new logo will be badged across its models starting from March next year. The new MINI logo derives its styling from the existing version and is essentially a more simplified iteration of the chrome wheel with wings.
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2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport Launched; Priced At Rs. 41.99 Lakh
Land Rover India has introduced the 2018 edition of the Discovery Sport in the country. The updated luxury SUV gets a host of new features for the new year with prices starting at Rs. 41.99 lakh (ex-showroom, Mumbai). More prominently, the 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport boasts of the InControl Pro Services and Wi-Fi hotspot, which provide access to a host of other connectivity features.
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Limited Edition Royal Enfield Classic 500 Bikes Sold Out In 15 Seconds
Royal Enfield recently announced the sale of 15 limited edition Stealth Black Classic 500 motorcycles that were ridden by the NSG Black Cat Commandos. The bikes, which were exclusively available online were sold out in less than 18 seconds after sales commenced on December 13, 2017. The bike maker had announced the sale of these special motorcycles on December 8 and over 2000 buyers registered for its purchase.
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Volkswagen To Hike Prices Across Cars By Rs. 20,000 From January 2018
Volkswagen India is the latest automaker to announce a price hike, starting next year. The German auto giant will be increasing prices by up to Rs. 20,000 depending on the model. The company retails a host of models in the country at present including the entry-level Volkswagen Polo, Vento, Tiguan SUV and the recently launched Passat sedan.
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Jaguar F-Pace Receives 5 Star Safety Rating In Euro NCAP Crash Tests
Jaguar's first-ever SUV - F-Pace, has turned out to be quite an impressive one and has been receiving accolodes ever since its arrival last year. Now, adding to its capabilities, the Jaguar F-Pace has received a full five-star safety rating in the Euro New Car Assessment Programme (NCAP) crash tests securing 93 per cent for adult occupant protection and 85 per cent for child occupant protection.
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2018 Bajaj Pulsar Black Pack Edition Launched To Celebrate 1 Crore Sales
Bajaj Auto's Pulsar brand is one of the more iconic motorcycle brands in the Indian two-wheeler market and the company has achieved a new milestone with the Pulsar series achieving the one crore sales mark. To commemorate the milestone, the Indian motorcycle giant has launched the Black Pack Edition for the 2018 Bajaj Pulsar 150, 180 and 220F range.
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Yamaha YZF-R15 V3 Spotted At A Dealership In India; Launch Soon
A recent image emerged online shows the R15 V3.0 at a dealership, hinting towards the model making its debut soon. The India-spec Yamaha R15 V3.0 could go on sale as early as January next year, and is a comprehensive upgrade over the current model.
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Ducati Scrambler Mach 2.0 Launched In India; Priced At Rs. 8.52 Lakh
Ducati India has brought some extremely fun products to the Indian shores this year, and is closing 2017 with a new variant of its entry-level Scrambler motorcycle. The Ducati Scrambler Mach 2.0 is now on sale in the country and has been priced at Rs. 8.52 lakh (ex-showroom, India). Over the standard Scrambler, the Mach 2.0 gets visual upgrades including a special paint scheme created by Californian designer Roland Sands.
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Maserati Could Join Formula E
FCA Group's Maserati is rumoured to be the next automaker to join the fast-growing Formula E championship, following the likes of Audi, Mahindra, Jaguar and the likes.
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2019 McLaren Senna Unveiled: 778 BHP Street-Legal Hypercar For The Roads
McLaren had been drawing plans for a new Ultimate Series supercar for some time now, which was well under wraps and only known by the Project Code P15. However, you don't have to guess anymore as the automaker has dropped the sheets of its latest super car, which has been officially named the "Senna". The name comes as a homage to the legendary Formula 1 driver "Ayrton Senna", who made his name in the sport with three world championships in the McLaren-Honda car.
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Maruti Suzuki Announces Service Campaign For The New Dzire
Maruti Suzuki India has issued a service campaign in the country for the Dzire subcompact sedan. The recall affects 21,494 units of the Dzire that were manufactured between February 23 and July 10 this year. Maruti Suzuki has stated that the exercise was initiated due to a fault with the rear wheel hub of certain cars.
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TVS Buys 14.78% Stake In EV Start-up Ultraviolette Automotive
High on the launch of the new Apache RR 310, TVS Motor Company has pulled another surprise and has invested in a new electric vehicle start-up. According to the filing with the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), TVS has bought a 14.78 per cent stake for Rs. 5 crore in Ultraviolette Automotive Pvt. Ltd, a Bengaluru-based startup working on electric two-wheelers and energy infrastructure.
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Gautam Singhania Elected To FIA World Motor Sports Council
In a big step up for Indian motorsport, avid racer and industrialist Gautam Singhania has been elected in the FIA World Motor Sports Council (WMSC) during the FIA Annual General Assembly in Paris on Friday. Singhania replaces Indian motorsport body's earlier representative Sahara Force India F1 boss Vijay Mallya, who stepped down from the post in July this year.
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Royal Enfield Announces Sale Of 15 Limited Edition Stealth Black Classic
Royal Enfield has announced an online sale of 15 limited edition Stealth Black Classic 500 motorcycles. Priced at Rs. 1.90 lakh, the bikes were a part of the 'National Security Guards' Motorcycle Expedition 'Fight Against Terror' ride in September 2017. The campaign is called 'Tribute to the Bravehearts' and will have the bikes go on sale online on December 13 2017 on at www.royalenfield.com/bravehearts.
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TVS Apache RR 310: 10 Things You Need To Know
The TVS Apache RR 310 emerges as a track bred motorcycle, developed with inputs from TVS Racing and has been packaged as a versatile offering for a lot of applications - commute, track and tour. At Rs. 2.05 lakh (ex-showroom), the flagship Apache looks compelling and is competitively priced too. As the newest hot motorcycle to go on sale in the country, here are 10 interesting facts, you need to know about the all-new TVS Apache RR 310.
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India Gets Its First Ever Tesla Model X Electric SUV
Elon Musk's famed Tesla cars are long awaited in India, and while the american electric car maker is yet to draw plans for its official entry in the country, someone has decided to privately import its offering instead. Going by the images emerged on the internet, India has received its first ever Tesla Model X SUV from the US.
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Toyota India Announces Price Hike Of 3% Across All Cars From January 2018
Toyota Kirloskar Motor is the latest car maker in the country to announce a price hike for the new year. Starting from January 2018, all Toyota cars will see a hike of three per cent. The company has attributed the increase in prices after reviewing input and freight costs that goes into manufacturing of vehicles.
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Middleweight Capacity Honda Africa Twin In The Works?
The Honda Africa Twin is one of the more capable adventure tourers out there and certainly has grabbed attention in a lot of markets including India. However, the global ADV space is moving towards the middleweight space that now comes with a host of options from possibly every major bike maker. Honda too is looking to grab a chunk of this pie and is reportedly working on a smaller version of the Africa Twin.
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