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
Birthday Boy Ranveer Singh Gifts Himself An Aston Martin Rapide S
It is a very happy birthday for actor Ranveer Singh and the just-turned-32 year old ensured to bring in the day in all its glory. The Bollywood gifted himself a special set of wheels on his birthday and is the proud owner of the Aston Martin Rapide S worth Rs. 3.8 crore.
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2017 JK Tyre National Racing Championship To Kick Start This Weekend
The twentieth edition of the JK Tyre-FMSCI National Racing Championship 2017 (JKNRC) will be kick starting at the Kari Motor Speedway this weekend (7-9th July). The championship has been a stepping stone for a host of Indian motorsport athletes that have made us proud in India and overseas.
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GST Effect: Nissan India Announces Benefits To Customers Across Line-Up
Nissan Motor India is the latest manufacturer to announce that it will pass on the benefits of the GST (Goods and Services Tax) to its customers across the country. The Japanese carmaker in a statement said that the ex-showroom prices of the company's products have been reduced by an average of 3 per cent depending on city and model specification.
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GST Effect: New KTM India Prices Announced; 390 Duke & RC Prices Hiked
The price reduction on the KTM 200 Duke and RC, and 250 Duke is up to Rs. 8600 post GST, while the price hike on the 390 Duke and RC is up to Rs. 5900. Pan India though, prices of the KTM RC 390 and Duke have reduced in certain states, where the pre-GST taxes were higher.
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Older Maruti Suzuki Baleno, Vitara Brezza Get Updated With Android Auto
Cars including the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Baleno and S-Cross with the SmartPlay infotainment system now get software upgrades from dealers and will be equipped with Android Auto and navigation. Maruti Suzuki is presently the only manufacturer to offer both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay options in the sub Rs. 10 lakh car space.
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GST Effect: Tata Hexa, Tiago, Tigor Now Cheaper By Up To Rs. 2.17 Lakh
After Maruti Suzuki, Ford and Honda announced price cuts, Tata Motors is the latest manufacturer to join the list due to the GST effect and has slashed prices between Rs. 3300 and Rs. 217,000 depending on the model and variant.
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Volvo V90 Cross Country India Launch Date Announced
Volvo Auto India is all set to bring a very different and interesting offering with the V90 Cross Country on 12th July 2017. While estate or station wagons may not be highly desired in India, the Swedish carmaker is aiming to change that with its slightly raised derivative that provides the impeccable practicality of an estate, the luxury of a sedan and the ground clearance of an SUV.
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Suzuki Let's Scooter Dual Tone Colours Launched; Priced At Rs. 48,193
The Suzuki Let's 110 cc scooter has been introduced with new dual tone colours priced at Rs. 48,193 (Post GST, ex-showroom Delhi). Ahead of the festive season, the three new options comprising Royal Blue/Matte Black (BNU), Orange/Matte Black (GTW) and Glass Sparkle Black (YVB), are intended to provide a fresh new look to the scooter.
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GST Effect: Honda Prices Reduced On Brio, Amaze, Jazz, City, WR-V
The post GST prices for the Honda India range has been announced and the Jazz, CR-V, City, Amaze, Brio, BR-V and WR-V gets a substantial reduction in prices between Rs. 10,000 and Rs. 1.31 lakh.
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GST Prices: Honda Passes GST Benefits Up To Rs. 5,500 To Customers
Honda Motor & Scooter India (HMSI) has announced that it will be passing GST benefits by up to Rs. 5,500 to customers starting from 1st July 2017. As per the new GST regime, Honda motorcycles and scooters under 350 cc now fall under the 28 per cent tax slab, saving up to 2.2 per cent over the previous taxes.
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FIA To Take No Further Action Over Baku Incident After Vettel's Apology
FIA has ruled that it will be taking no further action over the Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton clash at last week's Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The incident between Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel damaged cars of both drivers during last week's Azerbaijan Grand Prix, which attracted a 10 second stop and go penalty for Vettel, for making a retaliatory contact.
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GST Prices: Suzuki Motorcycle India Announces Price Cut Across Models
Welcoming the new GST reform in the market, Suzuki Motorcycle India has announced that it will be passing on the benefits to customers starting from 1st July 2017. With the GST norms now in place, prices of Suzuki bikes are down by 2 per cent, thanks to the reduction in overall taxes on two wheelers with a capacity of less than 350 cc.
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Hero Grows By 14% Growth In June 2017; Records Best Ever Quarterly Sales
India's largest two-wheeler maker, Hero MotoCorp announced its sales performance for June 2017 and the first quarter of the 2017-18 financial year. The auto giant sold 624,185 units last month, registering a growth of 14 per cent over the 549,533 units sold in June 2016.
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Elon Musk Confirms Tesla Model 3 Deliveries To Commence From This Month
In a series of tweets, Musk said that the first batch of 30 Tesla Model 3s will be handed over to customers on 28th July 2017, while production will increase to 100 units in August, 1500 in September, while the company aims to hit 20,000 units per month in December this year.
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Jehan Daruvala Becomes The First Indian To Win In Formula 3 Championship
Indian racing contingent, Jehan Daruvala has become the first Indian to win the FIA Formula 3 European Championship at Norisring in the final race of Round 5. The Sahara Force India Academy driver's historic win comes 18 years after Naren Karthikeeyan won in the British F3 championship.
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MotoGP 2017: Folger Bags First Ever Podium As Marquez Wins 8th German GP
It seemed briefly that the 2017 MotoGP German Grand Prix will see home rider Jonas Folger secure his maiden win in the championship; but Honda's Marc Marquez hammered down to retake the lead and secure his eighth consecutive win at the Sachsenring.
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GST Impact: Tata Motors' Passenger Vehicle Sales Drop in June 2017
Tata Motors said that sales saw a marginal drop of 9 per cent in overall volumes for the month of June 2017 due to the pre-GST sentiment. In a statement, the company said that mixed consumer sentiments towards the implications of GST impacted the passenger vehicle business sales which dropped by 10 per cent, even though the company's commercial vehicles business grew on a month-on-month basis.
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Ron Dennis Ends Association With McLaren After 37 Years; Sells Shares
McLaren CEO Ron Dennis has agreed to sell his remaining shares in the McLaren Technology Group (MTG) and McLaren Automotive to the newly formed McLaren Group, the company has announced.
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Royal Enfield Himalayan Production Temporarily Suspended
Contrary to reports, the Royal Enfield Himalayan has not been discontinued from the market as recent reports have suggested and the BS-IV model is due for launch later this year. Production till then has been temporarily suspended as RE works on the updated model with fuel injection.
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Next Gen Audi A8 Makes An Appearance At Spider-Man: Homecoming Premiere
Ahead of its reveal, the new generation Audi A8 made a special appearance at the Spider-Man: Homecoming premiere in Los Angeles, US, albeit in a partially camouflaged avatar.
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