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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Freddie Spencer Lays Foundation For New Race Track Near Pune
We told you about India getting three new race tracks soon, which would be a big push for Indian motorsport scene. The three upcoming tracks will be located in Hosur, Hyderabad and between Mumbai-Pune, and it now seems the third one is a step closer to fruition. Images have emerged of motorcycling legend Freddie Spencer laying the foundation stone of the upcoming race track in Kamshet, near Pune.
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Triumph Motorcycles Completes Four Years In India
Triumph Motorcycles entered India in November 2013 and has managed to establish itself as one of the leading premium motorcycle makers over the years. November 28 marks four years of Triumph commencing operations in the country which has seen the British bike maker introduce 16 different motorcycles across five different categories, expand to over 14 dealerships and have over 4500 customers.
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Production Spec Yamaha YZF-R15 V3 Spied In India
The next generation Yamaha R15 V3 is nearing its launch and was spied sans any camouflage giving a glimpse of the production spec model for India.
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Next Generation Volkswagen Touareg Spied Testing In China
The Volkswagen Touareg has been around for a while now and is all set to move into its next generation at the upcoming 2017 LA Motor Show. Ahead of its debut, the new generation Volkswagen Touareg was caught testing in China barring any camouflage. The all-new Touareg looks sharper in the new spy images, and borrows from the larger Volkswagen Atlas.
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Mercedes-Benz Expands to Tier II & III Cities With Brand Tour Programme
Moving its focus towards smaller cities, Mercedes-Benz has announced that it will be tapping into Tier II and III markets with its new customer centric programme. The initiative is called the Mercedes-Benz Brand Tour and will see the German auto giant expand presence in cities where there are potential customers but limited dealership reach.
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This Is The New Formula 1 Logo
Liberty Media is the new owner of Formula 1 and 2018 will see a complete revamp of the sport by its new owners. Taking its first step towards the overhaul, the new management of F1 revealed the all-new F1 logo at the end of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina circuit. The brand new and more simplistic logo replaces the current one, which was used for the past 23 years.
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F1 2017: Bottas Beats Hamilton To Win Abu Dhabi GP Season Finale
Bringing an end to an exceptional year of Formula 1 2017, Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas sealed the win in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, beating teammate Lewis Hamilton. Bottas was undeterred starting at pole, and led the race throughout to win with a gap of 3.899 seconds over Hamilton. The Abu Dhabi GP also marked Bottas' third win of the season, while Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel took the last place on the podium, having started at P3.
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Tata Hexa Launched In Nepal; Priced At NPR 77.95 Lakh
Tata Motors has announced the launch of the made-in-India Tata Hexa is Nepal. The crossover has been launched at a price of NPR 77.95 lakh (around Rs. 48.75 lakh). The hefty price tag is obviously due to the currency exchange and Nepal's local taxation on fully imported vehicles.
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2018 Ford Figo Facelift Caught Testing
The current generation Ford Figo was launched in India in 2015 and is due for a comprehensive upgrade soon. The Figo is one of the more capable hatchbacks out there, but the model is yet to hit the jackpot in terms of sales and the facelifted version just might change that. Now, ahead of its debut expected sometime next year, the 2018 Ford Figo facelift was caught testing in a fully camouflaged avatar.
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F1 2017: Bottas Beats Hamilton In The Final Pole At Abu Dhabi GP
Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas took the pole in the final race of the season in Abu Dhabi, beating teammate Lewis Hamilton to the top spot. It was a close finish for Bottas as he took his fourth career pole by a lead of 0.172 seconds over the 2017 Formula 1 world champion Hamilton.
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F1 2017: All-New Formula 1 Logo To Be Revealed At Abu Dhabi GP
This was the first season after Formula 1's new owners Liberty Media took over the sport, but it's real, rather more visible change will be begin starting next year. F1's new owners are all set to make the biggest change to the sport and will be revealing the all-new Formula 1 logo at the upcoming Ab Dhabi Grand Prix tomorrow.
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Eicher Motors Introduces New Truck Variants For E-Commerce Industry Needs
Tapping into the growing potential of the e-commerce business, Eicher Trucks and Buses, part of VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV) announced its new range of light and medium (LMD) trucks in the Indian market. The new LMD truck variants have been introduced to meet the rapid transportation demands of the e-commerce industry that promises exponential growth in the coming years.
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IBW 2017: BMW K 1600 B Launched In India; Priced At Rs. 29 Lakh
BMW Motorrad India has expanded its line-up with two new motorcycles that have been launched at India Bike Week 2017. Apart from the R nine T Racer, the new BMW K 1600 B Bagger has been launched and is priced at Rs. 29 lakh (ex-showroom).
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Skoda India Announces Price Hike Across Model Range From 2018
Skoda Auto India has announced a price increase across its complete car line-up starting from January 1 2018. The price hike will see all Skoda cars turn more expensive by 2-3 per cent. Part of the Volkswagen Group, the Czech based automaker retails four models in India including the Skoda Rapid, Octavia, Superb and the recently launched Kodiaq SUV in the country.
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2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Interior Revealed
The fourth generation Mercedes-Benz A-Class is scheduled to make its debut early next year and giving a glimpse of what to expect, the German auto giant has revealed the interior of the all-new model. The 2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class goes upmarket in its appeal with the design and technology borrowed from the S-Class.
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Eicher Motors Planning To Launch Intra-City Electric Bus In India
Homegrown commercial vehicle maker Eicher Motors has revealed that it will soon be taking the electric route with its commercial offerings. Speaking on the sidelines of the launch of its new truck variants for the e-commerce industry, VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV), Executive VP, Shyam Maller told carandbike.com that the manufacturer is working on an electric bus for the urban markets that will cater to intra-city needs.
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2018 Mahindra XUV500 With Updates Caught Testing
The popular selling Mahindra XUV500 is fairly new, having received constant updates but the company has planned an extensive upgrade to the model in 2018. Fresh off the launch of the Scorpio facelift, Mahindra has started testing the 2018 XUV500 and the fully camouflaged test mule was recently caught testing in the south.
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BMW Motorrad Expands Presence With Dealerships In Chennai And Kochi
BMW Motorrad made its official entry in India earlier this year and the German motorcycle maker has been expanding its network aggressively. Making its presence felt in the south, BMW Motorrad inaugurated two new dealerships located in Chennai and Kochi respectively.
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Maruti Suzuki Swift Limited Edition Launched; Priced From Rs. 5.44 Lakh
The current Maruti Suzuki Swift is all set to receive a generation change next year when the all-new model will make its debut at the 2018 Auto Expo. With the model nearing the end of its life-cycle, the Indian auto giant has silently introduced a new Swift Limited Edition variant in the market. The limited edition Maruti Suzuki Swift is priced at Rs. 5.45 lakh for the petrol version, and Rs. 6.34 lakh (all-prices, ex-showroom Delhi) for the diesel version.
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Mahindra XUV500 Petrol Version Unveiled In The UAE
The Mahindra XUV500 is expected to get a petrol derivative in India soon, but before that, the model has made its way to the UAE. The petrol powered XUV500 has been unveiled in the Gulf country and has been listed on the company's website as well. The XUV petrol is priced at 74,900 Dirhams (around Rs. 13.24 lakh) and will be available with an automatic transmission only. In India, the XUV500 is available only with a diesel heart.
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