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
Larger Capacity Royal Enfield Himalayan In The Works, Says Siddhartha Lal
If you liked the Royal Enfield Himalayan but thought it was a tad bit under-powered, the Indian bike maker will soon have that sorted. In a recent interview, Royal Enfield CEO Siddhartha Lal said that the company is working on a bigger displacement Himalayan, based on customer feedback.
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Volkswagen Tiguan: India Price Expectation
The Volkswagen Tiguan will be officially launched in India later today and just ahead of its arrival, here is a look at the prices we expect the full-size SUV to be priced at.
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Tata Motors Cuts Up To 1500 Employees As Part Of Restructuring Exercise
Tata Motors said that it has reduced its managerial workforce domestically by 10-12 per cent as part of an organisational restructuring exercise. The Indian automaker declared its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2016-17 and that's where the company Managing Director and CEO Gunter Butschek spoke about the reduction in workforce.
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Armaan Ebrahim Scores A Podium In 2017 Lamborghini Super Trofeo Asia
Indian racing contingent Armaan Ebrahim with FFF Racing teammate Jack Bartholomew scored their second podium in the 2017 Lamborghini Super Trofeo Asia season at the Buriram circuit in Thailand.
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WSBK Rider Nicky Hayden Dies After Sustaining Injuries In Bicycle Crash
Former MotoGP World Champion and World Superbike racer Nicky Hayden breathed his last earlier today. The 35-year old rider was involved a bicycle crash last week and succumbed to his injuries.
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Upcoming Premium Hatchback Cars In India
Premium hatchbacks are for the young, urban audience that do not want to compromise on features or power, while keeping the footprint compact. So, we list down the upcoming premium hatchbacks that are set to hit the Indian market soon.
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Maruti Suzuki Swift Outsells The Alto In April 2017; Baleno Comes In 3rd
The Maruti Suzuki Alto is India's most popular car and the model certainly dominates the sales chart every month as the most selling car. However, once in a while, the Alto faces competition from its older siblings that manage to outsell the little hatchback and this time it is the Maruti Suzuki Swift that has sold more than the Alto.
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TVS Scooty Zest 110 Matte Series Launched; Priced At Rs. 48,038
Teased a few days ago, the TVS Scooty Zest 110 has just been launched with the new Matte series. The new variant gets a host of new aesthetic updates and feature additions as well, and of course, a Bharat Stage four (BS-IV) compliant motor and is priced at Rs. 48,038 (ex-showroom, Delhi).
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Yamaha Fazer 25 Spotted Testing For The First Time
Touted to be called the 'Yamaha Fazer 25', the quarter-litre motorcycle was caught testing for the first time in the country, reaffirming plans of the Yamaha FZ25 getting a faired sibling.
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Ford CEO Mark Fields Fired In Management Shakeup
Reports suggest that Ford Motor Company CEO Mark Fields has been replaced by the head of Ford Smart Mobility Subsidiary LLC James P. Hackett. While the company is expected to make an official announcement later in the day, it's said that the move has been made due to the board losing confidence in Fields and his ambitions.
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MotoGP 2017: Vinales Wins Le Mans GP As Rossi Crashes On Final Lap
Valentino Rossi crashed on the final lap of the French GP at Le Mans, while Marc Marquez too crashed out on Lap 18 while in fourth place.
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Bajaj Auto Trademarks 'Adventurer' Moniker
According to the 'Controller General of Patents Design and Trade Marks' website, Bajaj Auto has registered the 'Adventurer' nameplate with the government. The Adventurer moniker unsurprisingly hints towards a possible adventure tourer motorcycle that could be based on the Dominar platform.
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Formula E 2017 : Mahindra Bags Second Consecutive Podium At Paris ePrix
Mahindra Racing has been bullish with its performance in Formula E this season and the Paris ePrix was no different. The Indian outfit managed to secure a podium with Nick Heidfield, taking its second consecutive podium this season.
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2018 Nissan Leaf Teased; Unveil Later This Year
Japanese auto giant Nissan has begun teasing the next generation Nissan Leaf Electric Vehicle, ahead of its official debut later this year.
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Royal Enfield Continental GT 750 Will Be Highway Worthy: Siddhartha Lal
Royal Enfield CEO, Siddhartha Lal said that its upcoming motorcycle will have the performance for high-speed highway cruising. RE's next launch will be a global product and is part of the company's ambitious plan to gain leadership in the middleweight motorcycle segment across the world.
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Chevrolet's India Exit: What Happens To Your Car, Service And After Sales
General Motors recently announced the decision to withdraw its Chevrolet brand in India. The company will be ceasing the sale of Chevrolet cars in the country on 31st December 2017. Amidst all this, what does its decision to pull out of India mean for thousands of customers, dealers and employees? We try and answer your concerns.
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Mercedes-Benz E220d To Be Launched In India Next Month
Mercedes-Benz India will be launching the new entry-level diesel E220d variant in the country powered by a 2-litre four-cylinder oil burner capable of churning out 191 bhp. The new variant will be a lot more affordable and cheaper as well over the E350d version.
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WSBK Honda Rider Nicky Hayden Critically Injured In A Bicycle Accident
Nicky Hayden was cycling with a group of fourteen others on a road close to Rimini in Italy when a car collided into him. Hayden was thrown on the bonnet and right into the windshield suffering serious head and chest trauma.
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Royal Enfield Identifies 4 Core Markets To Expand International Presence
Royal Enfield has identified Thailand, Brazil, Columbia and Indonesia as its core markets and will be expanding in these countries over the next couple of years and have the potential to become a mainstream market in the next couple of years.
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Maruti Suzuki S-Cross Facelift To Launch During Diwali This Year
The S-Cross facelift will see comprehensive aesthetic upgrades to the crossover while the cabin will see the addition of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto along with several other creature comforts as part of the changes.
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