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
Sherco TVS Rider Pedrero Wins PanAfrica Rally 2017
Sherco TVS Rally Factory team riders Joan Pedrero and Adrien Metge took the top spots in the PanAfrica Rally 2017 with Indian rider Aravind KP finishing 12th. Hero MotoCorp's CS Santosh managed to finish under top tent, taking the ninth spot in Morocco.
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F1 2017: Verstappen Beats Hamilton To Win Malaysia GP
Securing his fourth consecutive pole for the Formula 1 Malaysia Grand Prix, it seemed Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes-AMG would be securing another win this season after the fantastic last three races. However, Red Bull's Max Verstappen, who started second, was at his aggressive best passing Hamilton at Turn 1 on Lap 4. There was no looking back for the Belgian, who went on to win the race at Sepang with a lead of 12.7 seconds.
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Nobody Finished The Formula 4 South East Asia Race In Malaysia
In what would go down as one of the most bizarre moments in motorsport history, the Formula 4 series saw zero cars making it to the finish line at the end of the eight-lap race. To put it simply, nobody finished the race!
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F1 2017: Hamilton Bags Pole At Malaysia GP As Vettel Qualifies Last
Having struggled through the practice sessions on Friday, Mercedes managed to make a turnaround during qualifying laps for the Forrmula 1 Malaysia Grand Prix with Lewis Hamilton starting on pole. The Briton secured his fourth consecutive pole for this season fending off competition from Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen, with a lead of just 0.045 seconds. Following closely, Red Bull's Max Verstappen and Daniel Riccardo will start third and fourth respectively.
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MINI JCW Pro Edition Launched In India; Priced At Rs. 43.90 Lakh
Adding some track finesse to the powerful hatchback, the MINI Cooper John Cooper Works (JCW) Pro Edition has been launched in India priced at Rs. 43.90 lakh (ex-showroom). The limited edition model arrives in the country as a Completely Built-up Unit (CBU) like all MINI models, and combines the prowess of the 3-Door MINI Cooper S with the JCW Tuning kit.
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2018 Porsche 911 GT3 India Launch Date Revealed
The lovely all-new Porsche 911 GT3 made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year and the high-spec model is all set to make its debut in India on October 9, 2017. Priced at Rs. 2.2 crore (ex-showroom), the German automaker's latest offering takes the 911 series to a new height of performance coupled with luxury.
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Bajaj Pulsar NS200 ABS Dispatches Begin; Priced At Rs. 1.08 Lakh
Bajaj Auto has begun dispatches of the Pulsar NS200 ABS across the country ahead of launch next month. An official announcement from the company is expected sometime next week. The new Bajaj Pulsar NS200 is priced at Rs. 1.08 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) and bookings for the model have also commenced at select dealerships. Deliveries will start in early October.
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MG Motor Inaugurates First Manufacturing Facility In India
UK-based car maker MG Motor has announced the inauguration of its first manufacturing facility at Halol, Gujarat in India. The company said it will be making an initial investment of Rs. 2000 crore with an initial capacity of 80,000 units per year in the first phase. MG Motor India will roll-out its first product from the plant sometime in 2019.
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F1: Pierre GaslyTo Replace Daniil Kvyat At Torro Rosso For Malaysia GP
Nicknamed 'The Torpedo', Torro Rosso driver Daniil Kvyat hasn't had the best races this Formula 1 season and the team has taken note of the same. In what is certainly disappointing for the young Russian, Torro Rosso has decided to replace Kvyat for the upcoming Formula 1 Malaysia Grand Prix this weekend with Red Bull rookie Pierre Gasly.
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Nissan India Enters Used Car Business With Nissan Intelligence Choice
Nissan India announced its foray into the used car business under name 'Nissan Intelligence Choice'. The automaker's used car business will offer a platform for customers owning multi-brand cars to exchange the same with a new Nissan or a Datsun vehicle.
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GST Cess: Audi India Increases Prices Across Model Range
Audi India is the latest manufacturer to hike prices across its model range following the GST Cess hike announced earlier this month. The company has updated its website with the new prices that affect most models from the German automaker. Prices have increased between Rs. 43,000 lakh for the entry-level AudiA3, going up to Rs. 5 lakh on models like the Q7 and A8.
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TVS Jupiter Scooter Crosses 2 Million Sales Milestone In 4 Years
The TVS Jupiter is the one of the company's bestselling offerings and has achieved a new milestone with sales crossing the 2 million mark. The Hosur-based manufacturer announced that the Jupiter scooter crossed the 20 lakh sales mark since its launch in 2013. The 2 million mark comes in just a little over a year after the 1 million mark was achieved in early 2016.
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New Generation Volkswagen Passat To Be Launched Next Month
Volkswagen India announced earlier this month that it has begun production of the new generation Passat in the country. With the model being a long awaited one from the manufacturer, we can now tell you that the upcoming full-size sedan is scheduled to go on sale on October 10, 2017.
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Gaurav Gill Wins 2017 MRF FMSCI INRC Round 3 In Jaipur
Asserting his dominance, two-time APRC champion Gaurav Gill won Round 3 of the 2017 MRF FMSCI Indian National Rally championship, leading four out of the six special stages in Jaipur. Gill and his partner Musa Shariff were driving for Team Mahindra Adventure and conquered through the challenging terrain in their rally prepped Mahindra XUV500.
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Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Crosses 2 Million Sales Mark In India
Maruti Suzuki cars have a knack for achieving milestones and the latest one to do so is the WagonR hatchback. The boxy sedan that was launched in India way back in 1999 has achieved a sales milestone of 20 lakh units in the domestic market, with the magical number coming up this month. The Maruti Suzuki WagonR is one of the top five bestselling cars in the country and has country been on that list for the past 10 years.
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Maruti Suzuki S-Cross Facelift Details Announced Ahead Of Launch
The Maruti Suzuki S-Cross has been around for a while now is all set to get its first comprehensive upgrade in the market. Ahead of its launch on September 28, the Indian automaker has released details of the S-Cross facelift revealing all the big changes that were expected on the model.
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F1: Aston Martin Announced As Red Bull Racing Title Sponsor For 2018
Red Bull Racing has announced its new collaboration with British automaker Aston Martin and will race as 'Aston Martin Red Bull Racing' from the 2018 Formula 1 season. Both firms have agreed to a new title and innovation partnership in motorsport that will see a performance centre being established at the Red Bull campus and will be responsible for future sports cars that will come out of either companies/
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MotoGP 2017: Marquez Wins Aragon GP, Consolidates Lead For World Title
It was an all-Spanish podium at the Aragon Grand Prix with Marc Marquez taking the win, followed by Jorge Lorenzo in second and Dani Pedrosa in third. Valentino Rossi finished fifth after starting third in the race.
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MotoGP 2017: Rossi To Start Third At Aragon GP As Vinales Takes Pole
Recovering from his leg fracture, Yamaha's Valentino Rossi will start in third place tomorrow in the Aragon Grand Prix, while his teammate Maverick Vinales took pole 0.180 seconds ahead of Rossi. Ducati's Jorge Lorenzo will start second tomorrow.
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TVS Apache RTR 160, RTR 180 Get New Syrah Matte Red Colour
Already available on the TVS Apache RTR 200 4V, the new matte red shade is now extended to the smaller TVS Apache RTR 160 and RTR 180 motorcycles.
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