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
RE Interceptor and Continental GT 650 India Launch Details Revealed
Having first unveiled the new Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 at EICMA this month, Royal Enfield will be launching the much talked about twin-cylinder motorcycles in India in the summer of 2018. Royal Enfield CEO Siddhartha Lal confirmed the launch details to carandbike.com at the recently concluded Rider Mania 2017.
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Anindith Reddy, Chittesh Mandody Seal Title In 2017 JK Tyre NRC Finals
Anindith Reddy dominated the final round of the 2017 JK Tyre FMSCI National Racing Championship and sealed the title in the Euro JK 2017 series, while Chittesh Mandody was crowned the winner in the LGB 4 series at the BIC on Sunday.
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Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 And Continental GT 650 Unveiled In India
The all-new Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and the Continental GT 650 finally make their India debut at the 2017 Rider Mania. Early this month, the bikes made their world premiere at the 2017 EICMA show.
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India Bike Week 2017: Indian Scout Bobber To Be Launched
Indian Motorcycle will be launching the 2018 Indian Scout Bobber in the country on November 24, 2017. The company has lined up the launch at India Bike Week 2017, and comes about four months after the motorcycle was originally revealed in July this year. The Scout Bobber, as the name suggests, is based on the Indian Scout that is already on sale in India but is stripped, darker version of the cruiser.
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Fiat Cronos (Linea Successor) Teased In New Video For Brazil
The Fiat Linea has been around globally for a while now and the company is all set to replace its compact sedan with the all-new Cronos. With the model still under wraps, Fiat has released a new teaser video of the Cronos, which is the sedan version of the Argo hatchback. The model will first go on sale in Brazil and other South American markets by early next year, before making it to other countries.
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Tesla Semi Truck Revealed
It's finally here, Tesla's biggest electric offering yet, the all-electric semi truck has been unveiled and quite aptly called 'Tesla Semi. The newest hauler is a mid-size transport vehicle and gets all the bells and whistles you would expect from a semi-truck, while packing in the autonomous driving technology too.
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Hyundai To Introduce 8 New SUVs In The US By 2020
Hyundai Motor America has announced that it will be introducing eight SUVs in the US by the year 2020. This will include all-new and re-engineered models over the next two years. The automaker will be kick-starting its new crossover product range with the Hyundai Kona compact SUV that was unveiled earlier this year and is set to go on sale in the US in March 2018.
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Next Generation Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Spotted Testing
The next generation Maruti Suzuki Ertiga is currently in the works and the company is testing the model extensively, going by the slew of spy shots. More recently, a new spy shot of the 2018 Ertiga test mule has made its way online, giving a glimpse of what to expect from the upcoming MPV.
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2018 Suzuki GSX-R1000 Introduced With New Colours
Suzuki has updated the GSX-R1000 and the more powerful GSX-R1000R models for the 2018 model year with both bikes sporting new colour schemes. There are no mechanical changes on the motorcycle for the new year.
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2018 Kawasaki Versys 650 Launched In India; Priced At Rs. 6.50 Lakh
India Kawasaki Motor has silently introduced the 2018 edition of the Versys 650 adventurer tourer in the country. The 2018 Kawasaki Versys 650 is priced at Rs. 6.50 lakh (ex-showroom) and gets new graphics, while the green and black paint scheme continues to remain the same. There have been no substantial upgrades to the mechanicals either with the 650 cc twin-cylinder engine continuing to serve purpose.
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2018 Yamaha YZF-R3 Revealed
Launched in 2015, Yamaha Motor has updated the YZF-R3 with subtle changes for the 2018 model year. The 2018 Yamaha YZF-R3 gets cosmetic upgrades for the new year, while retaining the same mechanicals. There are now three colour options on offer - Raven, Team Yamaha Blue and Vivid White.
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Mahindra U321 MPV Interior Spied With Touchscreen Infotainment System
Mahindra has been working on a new premium MPV codenamed U321. The new model will be rivaling the Toyota Innova Crysta and is expected to be a feature loaded offering. While we have a fair idea of the bodyshell thanks to the slew of spy shots in the past, the latest spy images emerged online reveals a touchscreen infotainment system on the U321.
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Avantura Choppers Rudra, Pravega First Ride Review
Avantura Choppers is the newest Indian motorcycle maker that intends to take on the Harleys and Indians of the world with its authentic American choppers. The bike are manufactured and assembled in India and we got to ride its newest offerings - Rudra and Pravega.
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F1 2017: Vettel Wins Brazilian GP As Hamilton Recovers To Fourth
While he may have lost on the world title, Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel was at his dominant best during the Brazil Grand Prix as he fended pole-sitter Valtteri Bottas to secure his fifth F1 victory of the season. The Brazilian Grand Prix saw Bottas finish second, while Kimi Raikkonen in the second Ferrari took the third spot on the podium. Lewis Hamilton finished fourth, having started from the pitlane after a crash during qualifying.
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Marquez Crowned 2017 MotoGP World Champion; Pedrosa Wins Valencia GP
Honda's Marc Marquez has been crowned as the 2017 MotoGP World Champion. The 24-year-old took his sixth world title at Valencia as he finished third in the race, while teammate Dani Pedrosa won the Valencia Grand Prix after an intense battle with Johann Zarco on the last lap. World title contender Andrea Dovizioso of Ducati put up a fantastic display of determination and hard work in the final race, before crashing in the closing stages.
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2017 MotoGP Valencia GP Preview: Qualifying Results, India Start Time
It's a fight to the finish today as the Valencia Grand Prix will decide the 2017 MotoGP champion. Repsol Honda's Marc Marquez will start the ultimate race of this season on pole despite a late crash in qualifying. His championship rival Andrea Dovizioso of Ducati qualified ninth. Here's all you need to know about the ultimate MotoGP finale.
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Honda Grazia First Ride Review
Honda is now looking to please the urban audiences with something sporty, smart and fun. This is the Honda Grazia we are talking about, the company's seventh scooter in India that will be sold only in cities. So, as a city dweller myself, it was time to see if Grazia is the answer to a convenient urban commute? Read on to find out.
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Goldstone-BYD Delivers 6 Electric Buses To Mumbai For Public Transport
Goldstone Infratech, a joint venture between Hyderabad's Goldstone Group and China's auto manufacturer BYD, announced the delivery of six e-Buzz K7 electric buses to Mumbai Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) service. The metropolitan is the second city in Maharashtra to use electric buses after Nagpur.
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EICMA 2017: 2018 Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX Sports Tourer Revealed
Kawasaki has unveiled its new supercharged offering, the Ninja H2 SX at the EICMA Motorcycle Show 2017, which makes the manic H2 into a more touring friendly motorcycle.
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EICMA 2017: Hero MotoCorp XPulse Adventure Bike Concept Unveiled
In a global unveil at the ongoing EICMA Motorcycle Show, Hero MotoCorp has unveiled the new Hero XPulse adventure bike concept. Hero says its new concept takes the Impulse legacy forward and also represents the homegrown manufacturer's plans to grow into higher engine capacity segments. The new Hero XPulse concept previews an adventure offering that will be available in dual versions.
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