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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New Generation Hyundai Verna To Go On Sale Next Month; Bookings Open
With the official teaser out, the new Verna will be a major leap over the current model and those waiting for it now have a date to look forward to. Hyundai dealers have confirmed to Carandbike that the new Verna will be launched on 22nd August 2017 across the country. Bookings are already open at select dealerships for a token amount of Rs. 25,000.
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Formula E 2017: Sam Bird Wins First Ever New York City ePrix
The first ever New York Formula E race saw Sam Bird of DS Virgin Racing claim his maiden Formula E victory; but it wasn't the best race for Mahindra with Felix Rosenqvist finishing 15th while Nick Heidfield saw an unexpected retirement.
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2018 Honda Accord Unveiled In The US
The 2018 Honda Accord has been officially unveiled in its all-new tenth generation avatar. The Japanese automaker's extremely popular model made its debut at an event in the US and gets a bulk of changes including a more provocative design, improved dimensions as well as new and more efficient engine options.
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F1 2017: Sebastian Vettel Tests New 'Shield' System At Silverstone
Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel has become the first driver to test the FIA's latest cockpit protection concept - 'Shield' - during the opening practice session for this weekend's British Grand Prix at Silverstone.
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Suzuki Access 125 Matte Colours Launched; Priced At Rs. 59,063
Suzuki Motorcycle India's bestselling offering, the Suzuki Access 125 has been launched with a new matte colour variant priced at Rs. 59,063 (ex-showroom, Delhi).
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2018 Honda Accord: 5 Things To Know
One of the most popular Honda cars globally, the new generation Honda Accord is all set to be unveiled in a couple of hours from now in the US. The popular sedan moves to its tenth generation now, a few months after its long standing chief rival - the new generation Toyota Camry
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2018 Jaguar E-Pace Unveiled With World's Furthest Barrel Roll Stunt
Jaguar's smallest SUV yet, the 2018 Jaguar E-Pace has been finally been unveiled globally, but not without the company's trademark stunts in place. The new E-Pace is the Mercedes-Benz GLA and Audi Q3 that Jaguar was prepping for a long time now and keeps up with the design philosophy started with the F-Pace last year.
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Sauber F1 Announces Frederic Vasseur As New Team Principal
Following the exit of Monisha Kaltenborn in June this year, the Sauber Formula One Team has appointed Frederic Vasseur as their new team principal. The former Renault F1 team boss will be joining the Sauber team with effect from 17th July 2017, soon after the British Grand Prix concludes at Silverstone this weekend.
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Mumbai Could Soon Get Two Wheeler Taxis
While Tygr is finding its footing in the cab service segment in Mumbai against giants like Uber and Ola, Tygr's founder and CEO Aditya Poddar said that the company is also planning to introduce two wheeler taxis in the city.
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How Aston Martin Managed To Save Weight On The Valkyrie Hypercar
The Aston Martin Valkyrie is what bedroom posters are made of, with special emphasis on keeping the kerb weight low at just about 1130 kg. How did the folks manage to do that? Find out below.
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Cab Aggregator Tygr Forays Into Mumbai Against Ola And Uber; No Surcharge
Mumbai citizens looking for an alternative to cab aggregators like Ola and Uber, Kolkata-based start-up, Tygr - an omni-transport app, promises to be the next go-to transport solution. After Kolkata, Ranchi and Indore, the company has introduced its services in Mumbai with initial 5000 cabs on-board.
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Vijay Mallya Resigns As India's Representative To The FIA
Vijay Mallya, who has been accused of money laundering and defrauding banks in India, was asked to resign as per a directive sent by the sports ministry,
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New Generation Audi A7, A6, A1 And New e-Tron Model Coming In 2018
While the A8 is certainly stellar, the German auto giant has also made some important announcements at the Audi Summit. Speaking at the unveil, Audi CEO Rupert Stadler said that the company has four new models lined up for 2018 including the new generation versions of the A7, A6 and A1. There will also be a new Audi e-Tron joining the line-up.
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Datsun redi-GO 1.0L Pre-Launch Bookings Commence At Rs. 10,000
Datsun India has announced the pre-launch bookings for the 1-litre redi-GO hatchback starting from 1st July 2017. The Datsun redi-GO was introduced in the country last year with a 0.8-litre petrol engine, and the new 1-litre variant promises to add more power and drive-ability to the company's little car.
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Post GST Ford Endeavour Manual Variant Prices Listed In A Leaked Document
It seems that the discontinuation of Ford Endeavour's manual variants might just have been temporary. As per a leaked document from Ford India to its dealers, the automaker has listed prices of the discontinued variants as part of the new post-GST pricing.
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Renault Kwid Electric Vehicle Being Developed For China
Renault-Nissan is planning to roll out an affordable and compact electric car specifically for China, which will be based on the Renault Kwid. Nissan CEO Hiroto Saikawa said that the idea is to design a compact car in the A class segment for urban dwellers that do not travel long distances.
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F1 2017: Valtteri Bottas Beats Sebastian Vettel To Win Austrian GP
After a near perfect albeit controversial start, Valtteri Bottas charged towards his second Formula 1 victory in the Austrian Grand Prix. The Mercedes driver led throughout the race, starting on pole and fending competition from Sebastian Vettel.
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Elon Musk Showcases First Tesla Model 3 To Roll Off Production
Tesla's first mass market model, the Model 3 has finally commenced production and the first one is here. Tesla founder and CEO Elon Musk tweeted the first images of Model 3 hours ago, and the small electric vehicle certainly looks the part.
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GST Effect: Tata Announces Price Reduction For Its Commercial Vehicles
Tata's commercial vehicle range for cargo with a price reduction between 0.3 per cent and 4.21 per cent, while commercial vehicles for passenger transportation will see a reduction between 0.6 per cent and 8.2 per cent.
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GST Effect: Isuzu MU-X, V-Cross, D-Max Prices Reduced Up To 12 Per Cent
Isuzu has announced a price reduction across its model line-up in the country. The automaker's flagship offering, the Isuzu MU-X now starts at Rs. 22,38,358 for the base 4x2 variant (ex-showroom, Chennai), a reduction of about 8 per cent in the city.
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