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 JK FMSCI National Racing Championship Round 2 Commences
The weekend's motorsport action is underway at Kari Motor Speedway in Coimbatore. Keep watching this space for all the action.
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2017 Hyundai Verna Engine Specifications And Features Revealed
One of the more awaited launched for this year, Hyundai India has been teasing the new Verna for a while now and the automaker has now revealed the engine specifications and features that will be available on the all-new offering.
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2017 Hyundai Verna Pre-Bookings Commence; Launch On August 22
The 2017 Hyundai Verna Launch Date has been announced as 22 August 2017. Pre-bookings have now officially commenced at the automaker's dealerships across the country.
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Volkswagen Tiguan Waiting Period Extends Up To 3 Months
VW India's new flagship, the Volkswagen Tiguan was introduced in the country earlier in May this year and is the company's global bestseller. Continuing the momentum in India too, Volkswagen announced in a recent statement that the Tiguan has garnered a waiting period of up to three months across India.
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Mercedes-AMG GT R And GT Roadster India Launch Date Revealed
The best from the powerhouse called AMG are coming to India as the German auto giant has announced the launch of the Mercedes-AMG GT R and GT Roadster on 21st August 2017. Nicknamed as 'the Beast of the Green Hell', the top-billed Mercedes-AMG has been bred at the Nurburgring's north loop section and quite aptly will make anyone green with envy.
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Lexus Opens Fourth Dealership In India In Bengaluru
Toyota's luxury arm Lexus made its way to India earlier this year and the automaker has now expanded its presence to the south. The carmaker opened its fourth dealership in the country in Bangalore, Karnataka. The company calls it Lexus Guest Experience Centres (GECs) and are already located in New Delhi, Gurugram and Mumbai.
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Maruti Suzuki Celerio Limited Edition Launched In India
With the festive season on the horizon, the slew of limited edition/special edition models is all set to begin. One of the first carmakers to introduce special edition offerings, Maruti Suzuki has introduced the Celerio Limited Edition across the country.
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Ferrari GTC4Lusso And GTC4Lusso T Launched In India At Rs. 4.20 Crore
Ferrari has launched both the GTC4Lusso with the V12 engine and the GTC4Lusso T with a smaller V8 engine. The Italian automaker's new offering replaces the FF in its stable.
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Two Wheeler Sales July 2017: Suzuki Motorcycle India Posts Growth Of 62%
With BS-IV upgrades and the Goods and Services Tax (GST) norms changing market dynamics in the past months, the Indian two wheeler industry is showing positive signs of growth once again and July 2017 was a testament to the same.
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Gaurav Gill Wins Opening Round Of MRF FMSCI INRC In Coimbatore
The 2017 MRF FMSCI Indian National Rally Championship (INRC) kick-started in Coimbatore last weekend and Team Mahindra Adventure with Gaurav Gill with co-driver Musa Sherif behind the wheel stormed into lead from the first stage.
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Lucas di Grassi Crowned New Formula E World Champion; Mahindra Finish 3rd
Abt Schaeffler Audi Sport driver Lucas di Grassi has been crowned as the 2016-17 FIA Formula E World Champion. di Grassi finished a solid seventh place in the Montreal ePrix, raking up the much need points to dethrone title contender Sebastian Buemi, while Mahindra's Felix Rosenqvist took a podium finish in the season's final race, finishing third in the driver standings.
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Jeep Compass SUV Launched In India; Prices Start At Rs. 14.95 Lakh
The all-new Jeep Compass SUV has been finally launched in India with prices starting at a very competitive Rs. 14.95 lakh for the entry-level Sport petrol and goes up to Rs. 20.65 lakh (ex-showroom) for the range-topping diesel.
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Benelli Leoncino Scrambler To Go On Sale In November 2017
While the Benelli Leoncino's launch is already confirmed for India, we can now tell you that the model is all set to make it way to showrooms in November 2017. Motowheels Chairman, Shirish Kulkarni confirmed the same in a recent chat with Carandbike.com, while also confirming that there are two more launches lined up for this fiscal.
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2017 FMSCI Indian National Rally Championship To Kick Start On Sunday
The adrenaline levels are certainly running this weekend as the MRF FMSCI Indian National Rally Championship (INRC) is back for the 2017 season and will kick start on 30th July 2017. This year's edition will bring the country's best rallyists taking the wheel to traverse some of the most difficult terrains as they battle for the top honours and the ultimate win.
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Benelli TRK 502 Adventure Tourer To Be Launched In India Next Year
After a long wait, Benelli is finally gearing up to introduce its much-awaited motorcycles showcased at the 2016 Auto Expo, and now, we have a timeline for some of its launches. Speaking to Carandbike.com on the sidelines of the Benelli 302R launch, Motowheels - Chairman, Shirish Kulkarni said, "That's [Benelli TRK 502] happening in January 2018. The bike will be launched before the Expo."
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Tata Nexon vs Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza: Spec Comparison
How does the Tata Nexon subcompact SUV fair against the segment bestselling Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza? We compare both the SUVs on paper to find out.
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F1 2017: Honda And Sauber Cancel Engine Deal For 2018 Season
Honda Motor Co. and Sauber F1 Team have announced that its engine supply deal for Formula 1 engines in 2018 has been called off. The Japanese manufacturer in a statement said that the technological partnership was "no longer in place" with the Swiss team, due to the differences in the future direction of Honda and Sauber,
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Benelli To Launch New Quarter Litre Street Bike At 2018 Auto Expo
Having introduced the 302R full faired bike recently, the Italian bike maker plans to launch three new motorcycles including the Leoncino, TRK 502 and an all-new quarter-litre street offering. Shirish Kulkarni said that a new 300-400 cc street motorcycle is in the offing and will be introduced at the 2018 Auto Expo. The bike is being developed specifically for the Indian market.
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Rayomand Banajee Takes First Ever Podium In National Drag Race
Rayomand made a comeback to the driver's seat in a competition after nine years with the Volkswagen Ameo Cup Race Car, and also had the quickest reaction time of the event.
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Mercedes-Benz Announces Entry To Formula E Series In 2019; Will Quit DTM
Mercedes-Benz has announced its plans to enter Formula E in Season 6 during 2019-20. The automaker also announced that it will be pulling out of the DTM at the end of the 2018 season.
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