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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Jehan Daruvala Secures Podium In Fourth Round Of FIA Formula 3
Indian motoring contingent Jehan Daruvala continued to display his driving prowess in the fourth round of the FIA Formula 3 European Championship in Hungary. The 18-year-old took a podium in the opening race of the weekend, starting from third on the grid. While Race 1 saw an impressive start, Daruvala could not replicate the results in the next two races over the weekend.
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Next Generation Toyota Camry Spotted In China
Ahead of its official debut, spy images of the new generation Toyota Camry have emerged from China giving a first glimpse of the front design. The spy shots of the 2018 Toyota Camry reportedly come from the GAC-Toyota joint venture's production facility in Guangzhou, China and will be revealed later in 2017.
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Renault And Tata Motors Announce Monsoon Service Camps
Manufacturers understand this and have commenced with its monsoon service camps that make sure your cars are in the right condition to tackle the downpour. Tata Motors and Renault are the first manufacturers to announce the monsoon service camps, while we expect other carmakers to follow soon.
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Porsche Takes A Third Consecutive Win At 24 Hours Of Le Mans 2017
The 85th edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans certainly provided some edge of the seat action as Porsche made a grand comeback to take home the victory. The team scored its 19th Le Mans 24 Hours after a gruelling race, beating the LMP2 cars that posed some stiff competition as Porsche managed to secure its third consecutive win.
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Le Mans 24H 2017: Toyota And Porsche Retire Making Way For DC Racing
In what was expected to be grand fight between Toyota and Porsche, both teams have had unexpected turn of events at the 85th edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The five LMP1 prototypes fielded by Porsche and Toyota have either slowed down in the rankings or retired, handing over the lead to LMP2 prototype Jackie Chan DC Racing
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5 Tips For Riding Two Wheelers In Monsoon
Riding a motorcycle in rain can be an interesting challenge, or a terrifying trip down the slippery lane. While most of us dread to hop on the motorcycle during monsoons; if done right, riding in rains can be safe without having to compromise on fun.
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Tata Motors Electric Bus Pilot Run Commenced In Chandigarh
Tata Motors has commenced the trial run of its 9 metre electric bus in Chandigarh. The Tata Ultra Electric 9 metre bus will run for a period of 15 days as part of the trial, in collaboration with the Chandigarh Transport Undertaking (CTU) and the State Transport Department. Tata's pilot-run is part of the city administration's process of introducing electric buses under its Smart City plan.
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Front Row Lockout For Toyota At 2017 24 Hours Of Le Mans
The 85th edition of 24 Hours of Le Mans will see Toyota start from the front row, securing first and second positions in the third and final qualifying session. The team also managed to score a record breaking lap as Kamui Kobayashi completed a lap in 3m14.791s in the second qualifying, which remained uncontested in the final two hours of running.
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Sixth Generation Volkswagen Polo Leaked Hours Before Global Debut
Hours ahead of its global debut at a special event in Europe, images of the sixth generation Volkswagen Polo have made its way online revealing the car completely. The Mk6 Polo has been leaked in the GTi and the stylish R-Line guise, and looks visibly larger and more evolved than the model it replaces.
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Tim Cook Confirms Apple Focusing On Autonomous Car Systems
In one of the early signs of the company acknowledging its work in autonomous technology, Apple - Chief Executive Tim Cook said for the first time that the iPhone maker is concentrating on technology for self driving cars, the Bloomberg reports.
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Mira Erda Becomes First Indian Female Driver To Race In Euro JK Series
Gujarat girl Mira Erda will become the first Indian female driver to compete in the Euro JK Series championship. One of the highest classes of Formula racing in the country, the Euro JK series is part of the upcoming JK Tyre-FMSCI National Racing Championship. Mira has been active in the racing circuit participating in about 75 races both national and international level, and the 17-year-old will also become one of the youngest drivers to compete in the championship.
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Ford Endeavour Facelift Caught Testing For The First Time In Australia
The new generation Ford Endeavour (Everest in global markets) arrived internationally in 2014 and will be completing four years in 2018. With product shelf lives getting shorter, the American auto giant has commenced working on the Endeavour facelift that was spotted testing for the first time in Australia.
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2018 BMW 6 Series GT Revealed
Ahead of global debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September this year, the 2018 BMW 6 Series Gran Tourismo has been revealed. The new 6 Series GT replaces the aging 5 Series GT in the automaker's line-up, having grown larger, sportier and lighter over its predecessor.
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GST Discounts: Carmakers Offer Price Cut Across Model Range
While luxury carmakers were the first announce GST benefits to be passed on to customers, mass market automakers have also joined this bandwagon and are offering discounts along with other benefits.
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Mercedes-AMG G63 'Edition 463' And GLS 63 Launched From Rs. 1.57 Crore
Mercedes-Benz India has expanded its AMG line-up with two new performance SUVs - Mercedes-AMG G63 'Edition 463' and Mercedes-AMG GLS 63. The performance bred GLS 63 is priced at Rs. 1.57 crore while the G63 Edition 463 is priced at Rs. 2.17 crore (ex-showroom, Pune).
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Ducati Monster 797, Multistrada 950 Launched In India From Rs. 7.77 Lakh
The Ducati Monster 797 has been finally launched in India, priced at Rs. 7.77 lakh. The Ducati Multistrada has also been launched alongside and is priced at Rs. 12.60 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), making it a highly lucrative option in the touring segment.
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Girish Wagh To Head Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles Business
Indian auto giant, Tata Motors has announced the appointment of Girish Wagh as the new 'Head of Commercial Vehicle Business Unit'. Wagh will be stepping into the new post after Ravindra Pisharody resigned from the position just last week.
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2018 Volkswagen Polo Officially Teased Ahead Of Reveal
With only a few days left for the official reveal of the next generation Volkswagen Polo, the sporty hatchback has been teased online giving a clear glimpse of the tail light and front grille. The sixth generation of the supermini not only grows in dimensions, but also gets a more evolutionary design language keeping the Polo DNA intact.
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Triumph Street Triple 765 vs Rivals: Spec Comparison
The launch of the new Triumph Street Triple has really made things interesting in the middleweight motorcycle segment in India. The bike will rival the likes of the Kawasaki Z900, Ducati Monster 821, and Aprilia Shiver 900.
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Mahindra U321 MPV Spied Testing; Will Rival Toyota Innova Crysta
Mahindra has been working on its upcoming all-new MPV codenamed U321 and the offering is expected to make an appearance at the end of this fiscal. With the launch still sometime away, the U321 was spotted testing in Nashik, Maharashtra, providing a clear glimpse of the MPV's proportions.
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