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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Fourth Generation Toyota Prius Hybrid Launched In India At Rs. 38.96 Lakh
The fourth generation Toyota Prius Hybrid has been launched in the country priced at Rs. 38.96 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) for the single Z8 variant. The new generation model was launched internationally last year and was also showcased by the Japanese carmaker at the 2016 Auto Expo in India. The car is on display at Toyota dealerships across the country, while bookings have also commenced for the fully imported model.
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2017 Honda City Facelift: Which Variant Should You Buy?
The 2017 Honda City has just gone on sale and the car has received quite a comprehensive upgrade. Honda has introduced a host of new styling and better features to reclaim the top spot in the segment. So if you are confused about which 2017 Honda City variant to buy, we have scrutinised all trims for you to choose to the preferred grade that provides the most value for your money.
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Toyota Hybrid Sales Cross Over 10 Million Units Globally
Toyota Motor Corporation has clocked a significant milestone with the sale of over 10 million hybrid vehicles globally. As of 31st January 2017, the Japanese manufacturer had sold 10.05 million hybrid cars, manufacturing cleaner and greener vehicles for a sustainable future.
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2017 Honda City Facelift Clocks Over 5000 Bookings In 12 Days
The 2017 Honda City facelift has clocked over 5000 bookings, the company announced at its launch. Honda Cars India confirmed that the City facelift clocked the bookings within 12 days since order books opened with over 70 per cent of the bookings being made for the petrol variant.
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2017 Valentine's Day: 5 Gifts Your Petrolhead Partner Will Love To Have
We at carandbike, who are as nuts about everything related to automobiles list down the five gifts that you can consider for your petrolhead partner for valentine's day.
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Tata Hexa Clocks 1498 Units In First Month Of Launch
The Tata Hexa has clocked 1498 units in January this year, its first month of sale. Tata Motors' new flagship has been one of the highly awaited launches this year and was finally introduced officially on 17th January with prices starting at Rs. 11.99 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). A Hexa is a major departure from the Aria, the model it replaces and competes with the Mahindra XUV500 and Toyota Innova Crysta in the segment.
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New Generation Audi A4 Diesel Launched In India At Rs. 40.20 Lakh
Audi's most popular sedan in India has just been upgraded with diesel power. The new generation Audi A4 35 TDi has been launched in the country priced at Rs. 40.20 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The diesel version joins its petrol derivative that was introduced in India last year and is powered by the 2.0 litre TDI motor tuned to produce 190 hp of power and 400 Nm of torque.
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Custom Built Royal Enfield Classic 500 Green Fly Unveiled In Spain
Ahead of the Madrid Auto Show 2017, Royal Enfield Spain commissioned a custom-built Royal Enfield Classic 500 called the 'Dragon Fly' that is an off-roader and sports a host of changes to make it look stunning and capable on different terrains as well.
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Mahindra To Make Rs. 1500 Crore Investment In Nasik Plant For 'U321'
Mahindra has announced an investment of Rs. 1500 crore at its Nasik and Igatpuri plant, which will be used for development and manufacturing of its new generation MPV codenamed 'U321'. The upcoming model has been spotted
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New Aprilia SR150 Variants, Accessories; Vespa Facelift To Launch In 2017
Having launched the Aprilia SR150 Race recently, the Italian company plans to introduce more variants of the SR150 in the country in the future. The new variants are expected to see different versions of the moto-scooter and will be joined by new list of performance accessories as well. The company also plans to roll out the facelifted Vespa scooter in 2017 while also adding the BSIV compliant engine.
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Mahindra Mojo Enters India Book Of Records With Fastest East To West Ride
Two Mahindra Mojo owners completed a landmark ride from East to West of India in the fastest time ever set by a motorcycle expedition of just 85 hours. The owners have managed to enter their names in the Indian book of records with the commendable feat breaking the previous record of 107 hours.
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'The Ghazi Attack' Actor Rana Daggubati Buys INS Vikrant Built Bajaj V15
Rana Daggubati is the latest actor to purchase the Bajaj V15 motorcycle that has been built from the scrapped metal of the INS Vikrant. The motorcycle has been one of the more popular offerings from 2016 and has been highly appreciated by the critics and masses alike. Apart from Rana, actor Aamir Khan is also one of the well known faces to own the Bajaj V15.
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Aprilia SR 150 Race Launched In India At Rs. 70,288
Piaggio Group has launched the Aprilia SR150 Race in the country priced at Rs. 70,282 (ex-showroom, Mumbai). The SR150 Race comes in less than six months after the regular SR150 scooter was launched in India and comes with Aprilia's RS-GP inspired body colour and graphics.
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F1: Team McLaren Officially Announces Split With CEO Jost Capito
Formula One team McLaren has officially announced that it has parted ways with CEO Jost Capito, just five months after he was brought on board. Having spent a limited time with the British outfit, it is said that the new management changes at McLaren made way for his departure. Zak Brown was brought into the office last year as the new Executive Director replacing Ron Dennis.
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Audi A3 Cabriolet Facelift Launched In India At Rs. 47.98 Lakh
The 2017 Audi A3 Cabriolet facelift has been launched in India with prices starting at Rs. 47.98 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The A3 Cabriolet facelift arrives in the country first, before the sedan version gets an update. The model is available in a single 1.4 litre TFSI petrol engine option and returns a fuel efficiency of 19.20 kmpl.
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Volkswagen Vento Highline Plus Starts Arriving At Dealerships
The Volkswagen Vento Highline Plus is all set to be launched in the coming days, as the the latest set of images emerged online show the model arriving at dealerships. The new range-topping variant comes at a time when the C-segment is all set to receive a host of upgrades and will help keep the German sedan fresh amidst competition.
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Mahindra XUV500 Sportz Limited Edition Launched In India At Rs. 16.5 Lakh
The Mahindra XUV500 Sportz Limited Edition has been launched in India with cosmetic additions for a sporty new look. Prices for the XUV500 Sportz Edition start at Rs. 16.5 lakh (ex-showroom, Mumbai) for the range-topping W10 manual variant and at a premium of just Rs. 1000.
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Thieves Steal $3.7 Million Worth Engines From Jaguar Land Rover UK Plant
In what seems to be gone in sixty seconds: British edition, thieves stole engines worth $3.7 million (around Rs. 24.86 crore) from the Jaguar Land Rover manufacturing facility in the UK from the company's Solihull facility.
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Hero Flash Electric Scooter Launched In India At Rs. 19,990
Hero Electric has introduced its new 'Flash' electric scooter in the country with prices starting at Rs. 19,990 (ex-showroom, Delhi). Hero Electric is part of the Hero Group and the new scooter is targeted at first-time electric vehicle users and will address commuting concerns for small distances.
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New Generation Audi Q5 Spotted Testing In India; Launch In Late 2017
The new generation Audi Q5 was caught testing in Mumbai ahead of its launch scheduled in the second half of 2017. The all-new luxury SUV will be taking on a host offerings like the Mercedes-Benz GLE, Jaguar F-Pace and the likes in the segment. The new model will be locally assembled keeping prices competitive.
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