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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Moon Rover Audi Lunar Quattro To Star In Alien: Covenant
Audi fans have something special to look forward to in the upcoming movie Alien: Covernant; the latest installment in the movie franchise. While the motion picture is set in a future far-far away, it does feature the Audi Lunar Quattro, a mission rover actually designed for the present and will be making its maiden trip to the moon later this year.
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Minda And TTE Announce JV To Produce Driving Assistance Systems In India
Auto component manufacturer Minda Industries of UNO MINDA Group has announced a 50:50 joint venture (JV) with the Taiwan-based Tung Thih Electronic Co. (TTE) in India. The latter is already an approved supplier for Maruti Suzuki.
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Ford EcoSport Titanium Trim Gets New 8-Inch Touchscreen System
The Ford EcoSport now gets the 8-inch AVN touchscreen infotainment system standard across the Titanium and Titanium+ trims, after being exclusively introduced on the Platinum Editon earlier this year.
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2017 Maruti Suzuki Dzire: Old vs New
Here is everything that's changed on the new Maruti Suzuki Dzire compared to the outgoing version. The 2017 Maruti Suzuki Dzire gets thorough upgrades to not only the design but the platform and features as well.
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BS-IV Compliant Eicher Pro 5000 Series Trucks Launched In India
Eicher Trucks and Buses has launched its Pro 5000 Series of trucks ranging between 16 tonne and 40 tonnage. The new BS-IV compliant trucks are positioned below the company's much larger Pro 8000 series vehicles. The Pro 5000 Series comprise heavy duty rigid haulage trucks, tippers and tractors and are priced from Rs. 16 lakh going up to Rs. 28 lakh (ex-showroom).
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TVS Apache RTR 310 Spotted Testing On The Dyno; Launch This Year
The soon-to-be launched TVS Apache RTR 310 has been spotted testing on a dyno and the latest images are the clearest we have seen of the production-ready model.
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Supreme Court Orders Taxes On Formula 1 For Indian Grand Prix
In a big blow to Formula One's future prospects in India, the Supreme Court has ruled that the Formula 1 World Championship Limited (FOWC) has a permanent establishment in India and as such income accruing from it is taxable.
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This American Flying Car Will Soon Be A Reality
US-based flying car start-up 'Kitty Hawk Corporation' has released a video of its Flyer prototype, an all-electric aircraft. The Silicon valley start-up firm is reportedly backed up Google co-founder Larry Page and announced its plans of delivering the 'personal flying machine' by the end of this year.
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MotoGP 2017: Marc Marquez Claims Fifth Successive Win At Americas GP
The MotoGP cavalry was in the land of cowboys last weekend and Marc Marquez proved for the fifth time that the Circuit of the Americas is his home turf. The world champion claimed his fifth successive MotoGP win in the Americas Grand Prix. Meanwhile, Yamaha's Valentino Rossi now leads the points race for the 2017 MotoGP championship title, having finished second on the podium.
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Upcoming Hero Motorcycles and Scooters In India
With highly interesting models expected to make it to production soon, here are the upcoming Hero motorcycles and scooters that you should watch out for in the coming years.
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National Karting Champion Shahan Ali Mohsin Bags First Podium In Europe
Young Indian contingent Shahan Ali Mohsin has made the country proud once again with a podium finish in the Rotax Max Central European Championship in Europe. The Indian National Karting champion clinched second place overall in the competitive series, marking his first ever podium in a European championship.
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2017 Hyundai Xcent Facelift Launched In India At Rs. 5.38 Lakh
Hyundai Xcent facelift has been launched in India priced at Rs. 5.38 lakh to Rs. 8.41 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The updated Xcent is based on the facelifted Grand i10 that was launched early this year and pack in a lot of new features along with comprehensive cosmetic updates.
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Bharat Benz Launches New Intercity Coach Buses In India
Bharat Benz has launched the 16T Intercity coach in India. The primary use of these buses will be within the city.
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Shanghai Auto Show 2017: Mercedes-Benz S-Class Facelift Showcased
Mercedes-Benz has kick-started the Shanghai Auto Show with the official unveil of the much awaited 2018 Mercedes S-Class facelift. The new S-Class facelift including the cosmetic changes, semi-autonomous driving systems as well as the new engine options.
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203 Bhp Volkswagen Ameo Cup Car Revealed
Volkswagen Motorsport India has officially revealed the race-ready version of its subcompact sedan - the 'Volkswagen Ameo Cup' that will be kick starting the 2017 season for the automaker's one-make race championship.
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2017 Hyundai Xcent Facelift To Be Launched Soon; 1.2 Diesel Confirmed
While we've seen the subcompact sedan in detail in a host of spy images, the latest image emerged online features on Hyundai India's website revealing the model completely. Showcasing its revised grille, bumper and reworked headlamp cluster, the 2017 Hyundai Xcent looks more upmarket than before.
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Nissan Leaf EV Considered For India; Pilot Run Planned Later This Year
Indian customers could soon have access to one of the most popular EVs globally - Nissan Leaf, as the Japanese automaker plans to introduce the model in the country as per the latest media reports. It is to be noted that we exclusively told you in November last year that the Nissan Leaf electric car is being considered by the manufacturer and could arrive as early as 2018.
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Amanpreet Ahluwalia Wins JK Tyre Arunachal Festival Of Speed
Amanpreet Ahulawalia has won the JK Tyre Arunachal Festival of Speed at the Dirang Valley. The former Indian National Rally Champion from Noida along with his navigator Ajay Kumar lead the championship for all three days and ensured to have a whopping 27 second lead over the runner-up KM Bopaiah.
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Suzuki Motorcycle India Rolls Out 3 Millionth Vehicle At Gurugram Plant
Suzuki Motorcycle India has added a new milestone with the production of the third millionth vehicle at its Gurugram facility. The company rolled out the 3 millionth vehicle on 17th April and has attributed the achievement to the success of the Gixxer and Access 125 models in its line-up.
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Carburetted Yamaha FZ-16 Discontinued In India
The latest two wheeler to be pulled off the market due to Bharat Stage IV (BS-IV) emissions is the carbureted Yamaha FZ-16. The Japanese bike maker has removed the carb FZ from its website but is yet to make an official announcement about the same. However, Yamaha dealerships that we spoke to across the country have confirmed the development.
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