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
MotoGP 2017: Dani Pedrosa Wins The Spanish GP; Lorenzo Claims Podium
The 2017 Spanish Grand Prix in Jerez saw a duel between Dani Pedrosa and Marc Marquez in the final laps as Pedrosa secured his first win of the season. Meanwhile, Jorge Lorenzo finally took his first podium with Ducati, having struggled in the first three races.
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Maharashtra's Oldest Toll Plaza To Finally Shut Down
IRB, the company running the Kharegoan Toll Plaza ends its concession agreement with the PWD on 13th May, which marks the last day for collection at Maharashtra's oldest toll naka.
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TVS Tops JD Power 2017 Customer Satisfaction Study Ahead Of Honda
TVS Motor Company has taken the top spot in the JD Power 2017 India Two-Wheeler Customer Service Index (2WCSI) Study for customer satisfaction.
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2018 Honda Jazz Facelift Leaked In Japan
Ahead of its official unveil in Japan later this year, images of the 2018 Honda Jazz facelift have been leaked online revealing the cosmetic changes on the car.
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All-Electric MotoGP Support Class Bike Racing Confirmed For 2019
Joining the likes of Formula E, MotoGP promoter Dorna boss Carmelo Ezpeleta has confirmed that there is an all-electric MotoGP support class in the making and the first season will be held as early as 2019.
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Carberry Reveals 1000 cc RE V-Twin Engine
With origins in Australia, Carberry Motorcycles has finally completed work on his first 1000 cc V-Twin engine built from Royal Enfield 500 cc engines.
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Upcoming Car Launches In May
The upcoming launches for May 2017 include a subcompact sedan from Maruti Suzuki, SUV from Isuzu and a premium MPV with a sporty touch from Toyota.
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2017 Jawa 350 Launched In Czech Republic
Czech motorcycle manufacturer Jawa has launched an all-new 2017 Jawa 350 model. Called the 350 OHC 4-Stroke, the retro motorcycle retains the brand's yesteryear design and style with an updated mechanical package.
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Renault Duster Petrol Automatic Launched In India At Rs. 10.32 Lakh
Renault India has launched the new Renault Duster petrol automatic in the country, priced at Rs. 10.32 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The Duster, however, not only gets the option of an automatic, but the complete petrol line-up is now powered by the new 1.5-litre H4K petrol engine.
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Production-Spec TVS Akula 310 To Be Called TVS Apache RR 310S
According to the Indian government's 'Controller General of Patents Design and Trade Marks' website, the Hosur-based two wheeler giant has trademarked the 'Apache RR 310S' model name, which will be the name for the production-ready Akula 310.
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Renault Duster Petrol Automatic Spotted At A Dealership Ahead Of Launch
We exclusively told you earlier this year that Renault India will be driving in the Duster petrol automatic this May. Now, the Renault Duster petrol automatic is finally making it to showrooms across the country, hinting that the launch is just around the corner.
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Sauber F1 Team To Switch To Honda Engines In 2018
Sauber F1 team will be switching to Honda engines starting from the 2018 season of the Formula One World Championship, the team announced in a statement.
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Jehan Daruvala Bags Maiden Podium In Round 2 Of 2017 FIA F3 Championship
It was a mixed weekend for Indian racing driver Jehan Daruvala in Round 2 of the 2017 FIA Formula 3 Championship at Monza. Having become the first ever Indian to secure pole in the European championship, Jehan went on to take maiden podium finish in Race 1 of the weekend.
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F1 2017: Bottas Takes First Win At Sochi; Ferrari Secures Double Podium
After a complete Ferrari lockout at the start of the grid, it seemed evident that Sebastial Vettel will take another win this season in the Russian Grand Prix at Sochi. However, Mercedes' new recruit Valtteri Bottas managed to show top notch performance and took home his first ever GP win.
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Skoda Superb Production Hits One Millionth Milestone
The Skoda Superb mimics its name quite literally as a car. It's superb on space and power; luxurious to a point where it can put some of the bigger luxury sedans to shame and now there are one million examples of it globally.
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Jehan Daruvala Takes Pole In FIA Formula 3 Championship At Monza
The iconic Grand Prix Circuit of Monza was witness to yet to another historic moment as Jehan Daruvala became the first ever Indian to take pole in the FIA Formula 3 European Championship.
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Okinawa Scooters Launches Ridge E-Scooter In UP; Priced At Rs. 42,000
Okinawa Scooters is the latest domestic manufacturer in the e-mobility space and has introduced its new 'Ridge' e-scooter. The model was first introduced in January this year and has been made available in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh priced at Rs. 42,000 (ex-showroom).
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Skoda Karoq SUV To Replace Yeti; To Be Unveiled Next Month
While it may be a very capable SUV, the Yeti is now officially dead making way for the all-new 'Skoda Karoq' SUV that has been officially unveiled.
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Upcoming Subcompact SUVs In India
With more automakers wanting a piece of this growing pie, we list down the upcoming compact and sub-compact SUVs that will be launched in the country in the coming years.
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General Motors Ceases Operations At Halol Plant, Moves To Talegaon
General Motors India has finally stopped operations at its Halol facility in Gujarat. The automaker had announced its decision to stop operations at in 2015 and was initially scheduled to stop operations in March 2017. But the company extended the deadline to ensure orderly transition for employees, suppliers and stakeholders.
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