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
TVS Apache RR 310 vs Rivals: Specifications Comparison
Is TVS Apache RR 310 the perfect entry-level performance motorcycle? While a full blown comparison will answer that; for now, we will be comparing the spec sheets of the TVS Apache RR 310 to its closest rivals - KTM RC 390, Kawasaki Ninja 300 and Benelli 302R. Does the new TVS hold up against competition? Read on to find out.
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Range Rover Autobiography By SVO Bespoke Launched In India
For those wanting more exclusivity from their Land Rover, the British car maker has introduced the new Range Range Rover Autobiography by SVO Bespoke in the country. The special version of the top-of-the-line Range Rover Autobiography trim gets commissioned by the company's Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) division that adds more luxury, style and exclusivity to the SUV.
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2018 Yamaha YZF-R1 Launched In India; Priced At Rs. 20.73 Lakh
Making its way to India quickly after its global debut at the Tokyo Motor Show, India Yamaha Motor has launched the 2018 Yamaha YZF-R1 in the country. The flagship offering from the Japanese giant is priced at Rs. 20.73 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) and sports a host of cosmetic upgrades along with new feature and tech improvements.
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2018 Honda Gold Wing Bookings Open In India; Priced At Rs. 26.85 Lakh
The 2018 Honda Gold Wing made its global debut at the Tokyo Motor Show earlier this year, and now Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has announced bookings open for the company's flagship tourer. The 2018 Honda Gold Wing is priced at Rs. 26.85 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) and is a completely new motorcycle packing in improved technology, performance and luxury over its predecessor.
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Lamborghini Urus Performance SUV Breaks Cover
Lamborghini is back in the SUV segment with a bang, and has revealed the all-new high performance Urus. The Italian performance SUV has been in the making for a long time now and is only the second SUV in the company's history, in a long legacy of super cars. The Lamborghini Urus though distinguishes itself as a slightly practical car that is less demanding in its seating, can seat five and can be taken on broken tarmac as well without much thinking.
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Sauber Unveils 2018 Alfa Romeo F1 Livery Concept; 2018 Drivers Announced
The Alfa Romeo Sauber F1 Team has revealed the new livery concept for the 2018 Formula 1 season. The new concept brings the new red and white paint scheme to the car, while also incorporating the team's new title sponsor and technical partner 'Alfa Romeo'. The unveil event in Milan, Italy, for the new livery also saw Sauber announce its driver line-up for 2018, which includes Marcus Ericsson and Charles Leclerc as the new drivers for 2018.
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Royal Enfield Himalayan Launched In The US And Thailand
The Royal Enfield Himalayan made its way in India in early 2016, satiating the demand for an affordable adventure tourer. While the motorcycle has been around for a while now in India and Europe, the bike has now made its way to the US and Thailand markets. The made-in-India motorcycle is being shipped to the respective markets from RE's Chennai based facility and comes equipped with the updated fuel injection system as well.
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Hong Kong ePrix Winner Daniel Abt Disqualified For Technical Infringement
In a shocker for Audi Sport and driver Daniel Abt, the driver has been disqualified from Race 2 of the Hong Kong ePrix, promoting Felix Rosenqvist to the to top spot. Abt was stripped of his maiden Formula E win, also a first for the now factory-backed team, after Edoardo Mortara spun in the closing stages of the race while in the lead.
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Formula E Hong Kong ePrix: Abt Secures Win In Round 2 Ahead Of Rosenqvist
Daniel Abt secured his first ever win in Formula E in Round 2 of the Season 4 Hong Kong ePrix. The win also marked the factory backed team's first ever since Audi came on board. Abt's victory though was nothing short of luck as race leader Edoardo Mortara spun in the closing stages of the race, handing over the win. Meanwhile, Mahindra Racing's Felix Rosenqvist finished second in the race, securing the second podium for the team this weekend ahead of Mortara.
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TVS Apache RR 310 Teased In New Video Ahead Of Debut
The wait is almost over for TVS Motor Company to officially unveil its most powerful and highly awaited offering, the Apache RR 310. The bike maker's new flagship motorcycle has been in the making for almost two years now and will be officially revealed on December 6. While we have seen numerous spy images, videos and renderings of the newest offering from TVS, the manufacturer has finally given a first glimpse of the all-new model in a new teaser video.
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Formula E Hong Kong: Sam Bird Wins Season Opener; Nick Heidfield Finishes
DS Virgin Racing driver Sam Bird sealed the first win in the Formula E Season 4 opener in Hong Kong. The victory though was nothing less than dramatic as Bird survived a drive through penalty to claim the win. Finishing second was Jean-Eric Vergne of Techeetah, who started the Hong Kong ePrix on pole but couldn't hold the lead for long over Bird's aggressive drive.
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Ducati Theme Park To Open In Italy By 2019
The Italian exotic bike maker has announced that it will be opening a Ducati theme park by 2019. The park will be called 'Ducati World' and will be a 115,000 square foot branded area located inside the Mirabilandia theme park located on the North East coast of Italy.
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Upcoming Two-Wheeler Launches In December 2017
The last month of 2017 promises to hold some more action and while it may not have a tonne of new products coming in; what's in store certainly has us excited. So without wasting time further, here's a look at the upcoming two-wheeler launches in December 2017.
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Mahindra And Renesas Announce Technical Partnership For Formula E
Mahindra and Mahindra has announced a strategic partnership for Formula E with Japan's Reneses Electronics Corporation. Reneses is a supplier of advanced semi-conductor solutions will come on-board as a technology partner for the Mahindra Racing Formula E team. The partnership comes as part of the Indian automaker's 'race to road' strategy for electric vehicle development via Formula E.
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2017 LA Auto Show: 2019 BMW i8 And i8 Roadster Break Cover
The BMW i8 first made its debut in the concept form almost eight years ago and is one of the more envious sports cars of modern times. While the i8 Coupe has been around for a while now, the German auto giant has dropped the sheets off the production spec i8 Roadster, which is the drop-top convertible version of the hybrid coupe.
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2017 LA Auto Show: Sportier 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Showcased
The Volkswagen Tiguan is one of the more stylish and driver-friendly SUVs to come from the automaker and has got a special upgrade at the ongoing 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show. Volkswagen has showcased the stylish and more aggressively packaged Tiguan R-Line Trim at the annual auto show, which adds cosmetic updates to the five-seater offering.
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2019 Volkswagen Jetta Teased Ahead Of Debut At Detroit Motor Show
Ahead of its official reveal early next year, Volkswagen has teased the next generation Jetta with a new image. The German auto giant's popular sedan is scheduled to make its debut at the upcoming North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) held in Detroit in January 2018.
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Mahindra Racing Unveils Names For Season 4 M4 Electro Race Cars
For the next 2018-19 season, the Indian outfit decided to crowdsource names for the M4 Electro Formula E cars that will be driven by Nick Heidfield and Felix Rosenqvist. The team reached out to fans on social media, who sent a slew of options for Mahindra to choose from.
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Alfa Romeo Returns To Formula 1 With Sauber
The Italian manufacturer part of the FCA Group makes a comeback to F1 as a sponsor and technical partner with Sauber F1 team.
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2017 LA Auto Show: 2018 Range Rover SVAutobiography Breaks Cover
The 2017 Los Angeles Motor Show has a host of new launches to watch out for and catching our attention is the latest offering from Land Rover. The British car maker has pulled the wraps off the new Range Rover SVAutobiography at the LA Auto Show, which is the newest and most luxurious SUV to come from the company.
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