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
BMW India To Increase Prices Across Range From April 2017
BMW Group India has announced that the German auto giant will be increasing prices across the complete range by an average of 2 per cent with effect from the new financial year starting 1st April 2017.
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2017 Harley-Davidson Street Rod 750 Launched; Priced At Rs 5.86 Lakh
Iterating its commitment for India, American motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson has introduced the 2017 Street Rod 750 in the country priced at Rs. 5.86 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
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Kawasaki And Honda Dealers Offer Discounts Of Rs. 1.5 Lakh On BSIII Bikes
If you were planning to bring home a premium performance motorcycle, this might just be the right time. Kawasaki and Honda are offering massive discounts on certain motorcycles, making the models all the more desirable. Kawasaki dealers are offering discounts on the Z250, Ninja 650 and ER-6n ranging between Rs. 1-1.5 lakh, while Honda dealers are offering a discount of Rs. 1 lakh on the CBR650F.
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Next-Generation SsangYong Rexton Caught Testing Near The Arctic
While the official reveal is still some time away, the next generation Rexton was caught near the Arctic during its winter test runs.
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F1: Force India Replaces Tri-Colour For New Pink Livery On VJM10 Race Car
Sahara Force India's 2017 Formula 1 car will now sport pink, magenta and silver colours after the team has signed a sponsorship deal with the Austria-based BWT company. The new colours will be complemented by pink helmets for drivers Sergio Perez and Esteban Ocon for the new season.
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Tata Motors To Showcase 1000 Bhp Race Truck At T1 Prima Championship
The fourth season of the T1 Prima Truck Racing Championship scheduled for 19th March 2017 will see Tata Motors showcase its all-new and powerful 1000 bhp T1 Prima race truck.
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Comparison Review: Bajaj Dominar vs Mahindra Mojo
Both the Bajaj Dominar and Mahindra Mojo are Indian-origin motorcycles; are flagship offerings for their respective manufacturers and are designed to be ridden for longer rides. So, which one does the job better? We took our single-cylinder contenders out for a ride to find out.
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Production Ready Tata Nexon Spotted Undisguised
Just days after the Geneva reveal, the Nexon subcompact SUV has been spied completely undisguised in its production ready avatar, at what seems to be at the company's facility. The Nexon will be Tata's third launch this calendar year and will go on sale in the second half of 2017 ahead of the festive season.
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Royal Enfield Motorcycle Range Upgraded To BSIV Norms, Prices Hiked
Royal Enfield is the latest manufacturer to have silently updated its line-up to the BSIV emission norms. While the company is yet to release a statement, Royal Enfield dealerships across the country have confirmed to carandbike.com that the BSIV compliant motorcycles are on their way with production commenced and deliveries set to commence from April.
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Kawasaki ZX-10RR Launched In India At Rs. 21.90 Lakh
India Kawasaki Motors has introduced the ZX-10RR supersport motorcycle in the country with a price tag fo Rs. 21.90 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The Kawasaki ZX-10RR is a limited edition offering globally with production restricted to only 500 units, and a lucky few in India will now be able to get their hands on the track machine. Based on the ZX-10R, the 'RR' differentiates itself with more focused and sophisticated equipment on board for a focused track-spec riding experience as well as the matte black paint job.
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2017 KTM 390 Duke First Ride Review
The 2017 KTM 390 Duke is one the most awaited bikes of the year and we took to Bajaj Auto's test track in Pune to check out all that's new and impressive about the Austrian motorcycle. So, does the 390 Duke still remain the desirable offering that it is? Read on to find out why.
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Geneva Motor Show 2017: Audi Q8 Sport Concept Revealed
Audi AG has revealed the new Q8 Sport Concept at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show that previews the brand's upcoming flagship SUV. The Audi Q8 was first revealed at the Detroit Motor Show in January last year and will be positoned above the Q7 in the automaker's line-up. With the Sport Concept however, Audi is presenting the Q8 in a much menacing and performance friendly avatar, which could possibly be the first glimpse of the more powerful SQ8 or the RS Q8 iterations of the SUV.
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Geneva Motor Show 2017: Production Spec 2017 Honda Civic Type R Revealed
The hot hatch from the east, the performance packed 2017 Honda Civic Type R has made its global debut at the Geneva Motor Show. The Civic Type R was first unveiled at the Paris Motor Show last year as a concept, while the tenth generation Civic was first revealed at Geneva itself in 2016.
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Geneva Motor Show 2017: New Suzuki Swift Debuts; India Launch In 2018
The much awaited next generation Suzuki Swift made its premiere in Japan late last year, and has now finally made its global debut at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show. Moving in its fourth generation internationally (and third generation in India), the 2017 Suzuki Swift boasts of a complete new character keeping the design, handling and performance on the more young and sporty side.
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Geneva Motor Show 2017: Hyundai FE Fuel Cell Hydrogen Concept Revealed
Showcasing its hydrogen prowess at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, Hyundai has revealed the FE (Future Eco) Fuel Cell Concept that looks into the future of hydrogen powered vehicles for the Korean automaker. The bold looking SUV concept builds on the technology that currently underpins the ix35 Fuel Cell, elements of which will make it to a new product in 2018.
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Tata Tiago AMT Goes On Sale Priced At Rs. 5.39 Lakh
Tata Tiago AMT, the long-awaited automatic version of the popular hatchback has finally gone on sale in India priced at Rs. 5.39 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). Tata Motors, which calls it the EasyShift AMT, is offering the automated manual transmission unit only with the XZA trim and the gearbox is the same unit that does duty on the Tata Zest and the Tata Nano AMT.
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Mercedes-Benz Issues Global Recall For 10 Lakh Vehicles Over Faulty Fuse
German auto major Daimler AG has issued a global recall for 10 lakh Mercedes-Benz cars over a faulty fuse. The company has stated that the potentially faulty fuse may create a risk of its cars catching fire. The recall exercise was initiated after 51 vehicle fires were brought to the company's notice. Fortunately, there have been no fatalities or injuries as a result of the fires.
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2018 BMW X3 Officially Teased In New Images During Cold Weather Testing
The next generation BMW X3 will be making its official debut later this year. While that's still some time away, the German auto giant has teased us with some very cool (pun intended) official images of the luxury SUV in the snow-clad region of Arjeplog, Sweden during winter testing.
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Bentley Bentayga Gets Pampered By Mulliner For Exclusive Luxury
Behold! The uber exclusive and very, very expensive Bentayga Mulliner that sets the benchmark for SUV luxury further. The luxury SUV has been further spruced up by Bentley's in-house custom division in Crewe, UK and adds the best of all worlds to further pamper its uber luxurious owners. The Bentayga Mulliner will be offciially showcased at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show later this month.
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2018 Mercedes E-Class Cabriolet Revealed; Debut At Geneva Motor Show
Mercedes-Benz has revealed the newest member of the E-Class family - the 2018 E-Class Cabriolet, ahead of its public debut at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show. The open-top four-seater was being teased for a while now and mimics the looks of the E-Class coupe, albeit with a soft top instead.
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