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
2017 EICMA Motorcycle Show: Preview
The 2017 EICMA show is almost here and this week will be a completely motorcycle galore with the best and brightest of the two wheeler world coming together to show some of the most amazing creations. The event starts on November 7 and will see a tonne of new launches and highly anticipated models finally being revealed to the world.
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TVS Apache RTR 200 4V FI Launched In India; Priced At Rs. 1.07 Lakh
Having showcased it first in early 2016, TVS Motor Company has finally launched the TVS Apache RTR 200 4V with fuel injection. The FI version is priced at Rs. 1.07 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) and joins the carburetted version that is currently on sale. The bike maker has announced that the FI version will be available in select cities for now, so make sure to check with your local TVS dealer for the updated model.
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Renault Captur: Price Expectation In India
Renault is all set to introduce the all-new Captur in the country that will be going on sale tomorrow - November 7, 2017. Now we've driven the Captur and know the specifications on offer. It's now just the pricing that's hidden and Renault will reveal the same tomorrow. While we wait to know what the company has in store, here's our price expectation on the Renault Captur.
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Hero MotoCorp Teases New Off-Road Motorcycle; Debut At EICMA 2017
After bringing the much appreciated Impulse which did poor numbers, a more powerful off-roader from Hero MotoCorp has been long awaited and certainly one enthusiasts have been looking forward to. It now seems the prayers have been answered as the Indian two-wheeler giant has teased an off-road motorcycle that will be revealed at the upcoming EICMA Motorcycle Show in Milan Italy.
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Maruti Suzuki Introduces Extended Warranty On All Cars Up To 5 Years
Improving the after sales and service experience, Indian auto major Maruti Suzuki has launched the 'Forever Yours' extended warranty programme for its complete range of cars across the standard and Nexa models. At present, all Maruti Suzuki cars are offered with a standard 2 year/40,000 km warranty, which can be now extended for a longer period, depending on the package you choose.
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Massa Announces F1 Retirement At End Of 2017 Season
Williams F1 driver Felipe Massa has announced his retirement from Formula 1 at the end of 2017. This is the driver's second retirement from the sport after making a comeback this season filling in for Valtteri Bottas.
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Mahindra TUV300 Plus Spied Completely Undisguised
While we've shown you spy shots of the camouflaged test mules in the past, the latest images surfaced online reveal the new Mahindra TUV300 Plus in all its glory. Yes, that will be the name for the longer TUV that will be joining the Xylo as a multi-seater option in the automaker's stable. The TUV300 Plus shares its underpinnings with the sub 4-metre TUV, albeit with a larger cabin.
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Royal Enfield 750 cc Motorcycle Teased In New Video; Unveil At EICMA
Royal Enfield has been testing its highly anticipated 750 cc offering for a while now and a new video shared by RE boss Siddhartha Lal reveals what the exhaust note sounds like. The video shows the new 750 cc bike being ridden on a race track, providing a little glimpse of what the production built offering will look like.
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Upcoming Two-Wheeler Launches In November 2017
The festive spirit remains unfazed and some of the best offerings of the year have been lined up for launch in November 2017. While we have told you about all the car launches coming this month, the two-wheeler space also looks exciting with two important mass market offerings on the horizon.
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FIA Reveals New Direction For Next Generation F1 Engines For 2021
Formula 1 bosses and governing body FIA have revealed details on the next generation engines that will make its debut in 2021. The meeting outlined the objectives by the FIA on the future regulations of the next generation F1 power units (PU), which include improved noise, reduced cost, maintaining road relevance with hybrid technology and more level playing field for teams.
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Hyundai Creta Receives Mild Cosmetic Updates
The Hyundai Creta is a popular seller in the compact SUV segment and automaker is ensuring to keep the model relevant amidst new competition. Hyundai India has silently introduced updates on the Creta with exterior and interior cosmetic upgrades. The SUV now gets a new 'Earth Brown' dual-tone paint scheme, while the roof is now painted black on select variants.
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KTM AG Enters Into A Joint Venture With CFMoto In China
Austrian bike maker KTM AG has announced that it has entered into a joint venture with Chinese two-wheeler maker CFMoto in order to improve the former's presence in the market. Both KTM and CFMoto have been long term partners and the move will see both companies co-develop product for China as well as for markets globally.
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Upcoming Car Launches In November 2017
We compile a list of all the car launches that will be hitting the Indian market in November 2017. Have a look.
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F1 2017: Hamilton Crowned World Champion As Verstappen Wins Mexican GP
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton has been crowned as the 2017 Formula 1 World champion for the fourth time as secured the maximum points for the season against Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel. This, despite both title contenders not making it on the podium of the Mexican GP, won by Red Bull's Max Verstappen.
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MotoGP 2017: Dovizioso Keeps Title Fight Alive With Malaysian GP Victory
After missing the mark in the previous round at Australia, Ducati's Andrea Dovizioso claimed the win in a wet Malaysian Government Prix, keeping his contention alive for the 2017 world title. Dovizioso beat teammate Jorge Lorenzo to win the Malaysian GP in a 1-2 podium for Ducati, while Tech 3 Yamaha's Johann Zarco took the last spot on the podium. World title contender Marc Marquez of Repsol Honda couldn't do any better than fourth.
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Now Rent A Race Car Or Bike For Track Days At MMRT Starting At Rs. 1000
If you ever had a dream of driving around a race track but thought it was out of reach, your dream will soon be a reality and that too at an affordable cost. Starting October 29, Chennai's Madras Motor Race Track (MMRT) will organise special track days that allow anyone to experience the circuit by renting cars and bikes at a nominal cost.
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2018 Triumph Tiger Range Teased Ahead Of Debut At EICMA
The Triumph Tiger range of the adventure tourers are as popular as they get globally, and the motorcycle is all set to move into its next generation later this year. Triumph Motorcycles has released a new video teasing the comprehensively updated 2018 Tiger 800 and 1200 models that will be making its world premiere at the upcoming 2017 EICMA Motorcycle Show on November 7.
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Tokyo Motor Show 2017: Mitsubishi e-Evolution Concept Unveiled
Mitsubishi Motor Corporation has finally pulled the wraps off the all-new e-Evolution Concept at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show, resurrecting the iconic moniker as well. However, unlike the rally prepped four-door perforamance sedans that the older Evolutions were known to be, the new Mitsubishi e-Evolution concept steers the moniker in a new direction - that of SUVs, also showcasing what the company's focus will be in the future.
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Outgoing Ford EcoSport Gets Discounts Up To Rs. 1 Lakh To Clear Stocks
As the 2017 Ford EcoSport is all set to be launched in the country, Carandbike can now tell you that Ford dealerships are offering discounts between Rs. 25,000-1 lakh on existing stocks, depending on the variant. The Ford EcoSport is priced between Rs. 7.31 lakh, going up to Rs. 10 lakh (all prices, ex-showroom Delhi) for the range-topping Titanium+ trim.
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Tokyo Motor Show 2017: Retro Styled Suzuki SV650X Unveiled
The ongoing 2017 Tokyo Motor Show has some very interesting exhibits on display and bringing in the retro cool quotient is the new Suzuki SV650X concept for the show. The new SV650X is based on the highly popular 2017 SV650 middleweight street-fighter motorcycle sold in the US, but gets new retro styling coupled with a modern engine and frame.
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