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    With 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 KTM 200 Duke First Ride Review

    2017 KTM 200 Duke First Ride Review

    Sameer ContractorBy Sameer ContractorMar 3, 2017 12:15 AM1 min read

    The entry-level Duke may not be an all-new bike but gets enough changes to bring it in line with the updated Duke family. So, having ridden the 2017 KTM 250 Duke recently, it's now time to see what changes the 2017 KTM 200 Duke has to offer.

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  • BS IV Compliant 2017 TVS Jupiter Spotted Ahead Of Launch

    BS IV Compliant 2017 TVS Jupiter Spotted Ahead Of Launch

    Sameer ContractorBy Sameer ContractorMar 2, 2017 12:17 AM1 min read

    TVS Motor Company is now all set to introduced the MY2017 Jupiter in India. The model was recently spotted at a dealership and comes with the Auto Headlamp On (AO) feature and a BS IV compliant engine.

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  • 2017 KTM 250 Duke First Ride Review

    2017 KTM 250 Duke First Ride Review

    Sameer ContractorBy Sameer ContractorMar 3, 2017 12:29 AM1 min read

    The 2017 KTM 250 Duke is the newest addition to the Duke family in India and is positioned between the 200 Duke and 390 Duke. With components shared from either models and a downsized 250 cc engine derived from the 390, is the 250 Duke the most balanced and logical bike from KTM India's range? We took to Bajaj Auto's test track to find that out.

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  • Sidhartha & Lokesh Of Team Bangalore Off-Roaders Win JK Tyre Xtreme 4Play

    Sidhartha & Lokesh Of Team Bangalore Off-Roaders Win JK Tyre Xtreme 4Play

    Sameer ContractorBy Sameer ContractorFeb 26, 2017 10:29 PM1 min read

    Taking home the title in North India's biggest off-roading competition, the fearless duo Sidhartha Santosh and Lokesh Shivaraja of Bangalore Off-Roaders team (BODA) to the victory in the JK Tyre Xtreme 4Play championship that started in Chandigarh.

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  • Ministry Of Road Transport Announces New Format To Record Road Accidents

    Ministry Of Road Transport Announces New Format To Record Road Accidents

    Sameer ContractorBy Sameer ContractorFeb 25, 2017 01:51 AM1 min read

    The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has announced a new format for reporting accidents for police personnel. The new Accident Reporting format has been developed by an expert committee and will now be adopted in all states and union territories. The ministry says that the new format makes it easier to record an accident for the police and will give access to valuable data to prevent road accidents.

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  • 2017 KTM 390 Duke, 250 Duke And 200 Duke Launched In India

    2017 KTM 390 Duke, 250 Duke And 200 Duke Launched In India

    Sameer ContractorBy Sameer ContractorFeb 24, 2017 11:05 PM1 min read

    KTM India has launched the 2017 390 Duke, 200 Duke and the all-new 250 Duke. Prices for the new Duke line-up now starts at Rs. 1,43,500 for the new 200 Duke, going up to Rs. 2,25,730 for the new 390 Duke. The price for the all-new 250 Duke is Rs. 1,73,000 (all prices, ex-showroom Delhi).

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  • Renault Kwid Hits New Milestone With 1.30 Lakh Units Sold Since Launch

    Renault Kwid Hits New Milestone With 1.30 Lakh Units Sold Since Launch

    Sameer ContractorBy Sameer ContractorFeb 23, 2017 05:45 PM1 min read

    Renault India launched the Kwid in 2015 and the model has certainly turned out to be one of most sought after entry-level cars in the country. The Renault Kwid was also the 2016 Car Of the Year at the NDTV Car and bike awards and the judges were truly left impressed.

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  • Sahara Force India Reveals The 2017 Formula 1 Race Car: VJM10

    Sahara Force India Reveals The 2017 Formula 1 Race Car: VJM10

    Sameer ContractorBy Sameer ContractorFeb 23, 2017 02:42 AM1 min read

    The racing season is coming back once again and Formula One teams are all up and excited showcase the 2017 F1 race cars. The latest team to reveal is Sahara Force India as it unveiled the new single-seater - VJM10 for the 2017 season.

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  • Audi India To Introduce 10 New Cars In 2017

    Audi India To Introduce 10 New Cars In 2017

    Sameer ContractorBy Sameer ContractorFeb 22, 2017 08:20 PM1 min read

    Audi India is planning to introduce a total of 10 new cars in the country in 2017. Having introduced the A3 Cabriolet and sedan facelifts recently as well as the new generation A4 diesel, the automaker's next launches will include the new generation Q5 and the A5 coupe with the latter opening a new segment for the carmaker. In addition, there will be new launches across different segments by the German manufacturer.

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  • 2017 Honda CB Shine SP BS IV Launched At Rs. 60,914; Gets New HET Tyres

    2017 Honda CB Shine SP BS IV Launched At Rs. 60,914; Gets New HET Tyres

    Sameer ContractorBy Sameer ContractorFeb 22, 2017 12:37 AM1 min read

    Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has now introduced the 2017 CB Shine SP in the country with BS IV compliance, priced at Rs. 60,914 (ex-showroom, Delhi). The new Honda CB Shine SP comes with refreshed styling for the new year along with the auto headlamp on (AHO) feature.

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  • BS IV Compliant 2017 TVS Wego Launched In India At Rs. 50,434

    BS IV Compliant 2017 TVS Wego Launched In India At Rs. 50,434

    Sameer ContractorBy Sameer ContractorFeb 21, 2017 07:45 PM1 min read

    The 2017 TVS Wego scooter with BS IV compliance has been launched in the country, priced at Rs. 50,434 (ex-showroom, Delhi). The new Wego gets subtle changes, in addition to two new colour options and will be available at select dealerships across the country.

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  • Maruti Suzuki Ciaz And Ertiga SHVS Models Cross 1 Lakh Sales Mark

    Maruti Suzuki Ciaz And Ertiga SHVS Models Cross 1 Lakh Sales Mark

    Sameer ContractorBy Sameer ContractorFeb 20, 2017 09:28 PM1 min read

    Maruti Suzuki has announced that its Smart Hybrid vehicles - the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz and Ertiga have cumulative crossed the 1,00,000 units sales milestone. Both cars come equipped with the company's mild-hybrid Smart Hybrid Vehicle System (SHVS) that helps improve fuel efficiency and emissions.

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  • Camouflaged 2017 KTM 200 Duke Spotted Testing Ahead Of Launch

    Camouflaged 2017 KTM 200 Duke Spotted Testing Ahead Of Launch

    Sameer ContractorBy Sameer ContractorFeb 19, 2017 07:09 PM1 min read

    The 2017 200 Duke will get significant updates over the older model and was recently caught testing on Indian roads just days ahead of its launch. The new generation Duke range will be officially launched in the country on 23rd February 2017 and will sport several updates and a marginal hike in prices.

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  • 2017 Volvo XC60 Interior Leaked In New Spy Shots

    2017 Volvo XC60 Interior Leaked In New Spy Shots

    Sameer ContractorBy Sameer ContractorFeb 20, 2017 10:06 PM1 min read

    Volvo is gearing up to introduce the new generation XC60 SUV globally and the model, like all-new Volvo's will be seeing a complete overhaul in design. While we have previously seen detailed spy shots of the next gen XC60, the latest images cropped up online give a glimpse of the interior, and boy, it does look promising.

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  • BS IV Compliant 2017 Suzuki Gixxer, SF And Access 125 Launched In India

    BS IV Compliant 2017 Suzuki Gixxer, SF And Access 125 Launched In India

    Sameer ContractorBy Sameer ContractorFeb 17, 2017 10:07 PM1 min read

    The BS IV compliant Suzuki Gixxer, Gixxer SF and Suzuki Access 125 have been launched in the country to comply with the upcoming government norms. The new models get automatic headlamp on feature and new colours and graphics as part of the update and are priced at a premium of Rs. 1000 over the older version.

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  • 4th Generation Mercedes-Benz A-Class Interior Spotted For The First Time

    4th Generation Mercedes-Benz A-Class Interior Spotted For The First Time

    Sameer ContractorBy Sameer ContractorFeb 17, 2017 01:44 AM1 min read

    The latest set of spy shots of the new generation Mercedes-Benz A-Class have arrived from Sweden, where the model was spotted during cold winter tests and have managed to give glimpse of the hatchback's interior for the first time.

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  • Yamaha YZF-R3 Recalled In India Due To Defective Fuel Tank & Power Switch

    Yamaha YZF-R3 Recalled In India Due To Defective Fuel Tank & Power Switch

    Sameer ContractorBy Sameer ContractorFeb 17, 2017 12:55 AM1 min read

    Following reports of the Yamaha YZF-R3 being recalled in the US, Yamaha Motor India has initiated a recall for the full faired bike in the country. The Japanese manufacturer in a statement said that it has recalled 1155 units of the twin-cylinder motorcycle owing to defects detected in the fuel tank bracket and main switch sub assembly.

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  • 2018 BMW i8 Spyder Convertible Caught Testing For The First Time

    2018 BMW i8 Spyder Convertible Caught Testing For The First Time

    Sameer ContractorBy Sameer ContractorFeb 16, 2017 10:37 PM1 min read

    BMW is working on the droptop version of the i8 and the first spy shots of the convertible have managed to make its way online.

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  • 2017 KTM 390 Duke And 200 Duke Launch Date Officially Announced

    2017 KTM 390 Duke And 200 Duke Launch Date Officially Announced

    Sameer ContractorBy Sameer ContractorFeb 16, 2017 07:21 PM1 min read

    KTM India has finally announced that it will be officially bringing the new generation Duke range in the country on 23rd February 2017. The new KTM 200 Duke and 390 Duke were first revealed at the EICMA Motorcycle Show last year and have evolved with more technology on offer to make the riding experience even more exciting.

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  • Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Limited Edition Launched In India At Rs. 7.85 Lakh

    Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Limited Edition Launched In India At Rs. 7.85 Lakh

    Sameer ContractorBy Sameer ContractorFeb 16, 2017 01:48 AM1 min read

    Maruti Suzuki has launched the Ertiga Limited Edition in the country with prices starting at Rs. 7.85 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Limited Edition is available on the mid-level VXi and VDi variants of the MPV and comes with cosmetic additions to the exterior and interior.

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