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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2017 Nissan Micra With New Features Launched In India At Rs. 5.99 Lakh
Nissan India has launched the updated Micra hatchback with prices starting at Rs. 5.99 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) and gets a host of new features keeping it relevant against competition.
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Tata Motors Passenger Vehicle Sales Grow By 27% In May 2017
It was a mixed sales report for Tata Motors as the Indian auto giant recorded positive sales for its passenger vehicles, but its overall volumes dropped by 4 per cent to 38,361 vehicles in May 2017. Tata's domestic sales for commercial and passenger vehicles stood at 34,461 units, down by 3 per cent over 35,695 units sold in May 2016.
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TVS Introduces Sync Brake System On Jupiter And Wego Scooters
TVS Motor Company has introduced its new combined braking system called 'Sync Brake System' on the TVS Jupiter and Wego automatic scooters. The Sync Brake System, or SBS, works with the front and rear brakes, applying them together in quick succession.
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New Generation Suzuki Swift Scores 3 Stars In Euro NCAP Crash Test
The new generation Suzuki Swift has been subjected to the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) and managed to receive a 3-star safety rating on the standard variant.
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2017 Ducati Monster 797 First Ride Review
Ducati's entry-level Monster - the 797 goes back to the basics missing out on the fancy tech wizardry including multiple riding modes or traction control. Instead, the focus is on the bike and its rider. But is that enough? Here's what we think about the new Ducati Monster 797.
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2017 Aprilia Shiver 900 And Dorsoduro 900 Launched In India
Expanding its superbike range in the country, Piaggio India has launched the Aprilia Shiver 900 and Dorsoduro 900 motorcycles at an introductory price of Rs. 11.99 lakh and Rs. 12.5 lakh (ex-showroom, Pune) respectively.
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New-Gen Suzuki Swift and Skoda Kodiaq Crash Tested By Euro NCAP
The latest results of the European New Car Assessment Program (Euro NCAP) are out and cars including the new generation Suzuki Swift, Skoda Kodiaq, all-new Nissan Micra and MINI Countryman were part of the crash tests.
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Mercedes G63 AMG Crash: Nishith Was Speeding At 146 Kmph, Say Cops
Nearly two weeks after the unfortunate death of Andhra Pradesh minister's son Nishith Narayana and his friend Kamani Raja Ravichandra, the Hyderabad Traffic Police have ascertained that the Mercedes G63 AMG, in which the victims were travelling, was speeding at 146 kmph when it crashed into a Metro pillar at Jubilee Hills.
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Jaguar Land Rover Announces GST Benefits Up To Rs. 10.9 Lakh
British car marque Jaguar Land Rover is the latest luxury manufacturer to announce that it will pass on the Goods and Service Tax (GST) benefits to customers on its vehicles with immediate effect.
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Scott Dixon Escapes Wild-Wild Crash At Indy 500 Unhurt
It was a week of mixed emotions for IndyCar 500 driver Scott Dixon having secured a pole, dealt armed robbery and a highly dangerously crash on race day which he miraculously survived.
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Fernando Alonso's Maiden Indy 500 Run Ends With An Engine Blowout
McLaren Formula 1 driver Fernando Alonso's maiden attempt at the Indy 500 came to a disappointing halt after an engine failure ended his run at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Alonso skipped the Monaco Grand Prix to contest in the American race and led for a total of 27 laps before his Andretti Autosport Honda race car gave up with just 21 laps to go, while he was in the seventh place.
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F1 2017: Sebastian Vettel Wins Monaco GP Ahead Of Kimi Raikkonen
It was a Ferrari front row lockout for the second time this Formula One season as Kimi Raikkonen led the Monaco Grand Prix followed by teammate Sebastian Vettel. However, Vettel managed to pass Raikkonen during the pitstop phase snatching the win at the Monaco GP. The 2017 Monaco GP also ended Ferrari's 16-year drought at Monte Carlo securing its first win since 2001.
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7 Popular General Motors Cars Sold In India
General Motors India recently announced its decision to exit the Indian market with the Chevrolet brand. As the American auto giant makes it way out of the country, we take a look at the popular cars from the GM India era that managed to stay in our memories.
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Made-In-India Maruti Suzuki Ignis Launched In South Africa
Having commenced exports with Indonesia earlier this year, the Maruti Suzuki Ignis is now heading to South Africa from the Indian automaker's Gurugram facility and was recently launched there. Sold as the Suzuki Ignis in South Africa, the hatchback is priced between South African Rand 169,900-204,900 (around Rs. 8.52-10.27 lakh).
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One-Off Rolls-Royce Sweptail Revealed; Priced At Rs. 84 Crore
The Rolls-Royce Sweptail is a one-off completely customised car that was a designed for a special customer according to his idea and was unveiled at the Concorso d'Eleganza at Villa d'Este. The car reportedly carries a price tag of Rs. $12.8 million, that could make it the most expensive new car to be sold ever.
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Hayden Family Agrees To Donate Nicky Hayden's Organs
Hayden will continue to live even after his death, giving life to someone in need. In accordance with the rider's own wishes, Nicky's family has agreed to donating his organs.
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MapmyIndia Partners With Ford For AppLink
Digital navigation solutions provider MapmyIndia has announced its partnership with Ford, on their AppLink platform. The Map app from MakymyIndia gets an enhanced version on the Ford SYNC platform and will provide the user search Points of Interest via category listing and specific brand names.
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Eicher-Polaris Forays Into Nepal With The Multix
Eicher-Polaris have announced that it has commenced the exports of the Multix 3-in-1 vehicle to Nepal as part of its expansion and growth plans.
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Volkswagen Tiguan: Variants Explained
The Volkswagen Tiguan is offered in only two variants - Comfortline and Highline. The two trims are well equipped with features and here's what either of them have to offer.
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Volvo Could Stop Developing Diesel Engines By 2023; To Focus On EVs
Volvo CEO Hakan Samuelsson recently said that the current generation of diesel engines will be the automaker's last and that they will instead focus on electric vehicles instead. Volvo has just finished developing a new range of diesels that should see the firm through to around 2023.
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