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.
While Yamaha India is mum about its next big offering, a new teaser doing rounds on social media gives us a first real image of the upcoming motorcycle that is expected to be called the Yamaha FZ 250. The bike will be a 250cc streetfighter and will be locking horns with the TVS Apache RTR 200 4V and Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS. Yamaha will be revealing the new model on 24th January in the country.
It was Day 2 of the world's most difficult race - Dakary Rally 2017 and the Indian contingent - Sherco TVS and Hero MotoSport Speedbrain managed to complete the day with their share of highs and lows. Stage 2 saw Hero riders Joaquim Rodrigues and CS Santosh showed steady pace while TVS witnessed a major setback as Aravind KP injured his hand breaking two bones, but was able to finish the stage.
The Mercedes-Benz GLA is all set to receive its first major facelift this month and was officially teased recently ahead of its unveil in the US scheduled on 9th January 2017. The updated model will be making its way to India as well towards the end of the year of early next.
With two Indian teams and two Indian riders, the Dakar Rally 2017 is the grueling race of the year that motorsport fans look forward to and the Indian teams managed to post a strong start on Day 1 on the Rally, with the team Sherco TVS leading between the two.
CNG kits for two wheelers have been much talked about and are now finally being made available for two wheelers. Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) in association with Eco Fuel (Indian Partners of Lovato, Italy) have launched CNG-fueled two-wheelers in the country, in order to offer a more economical fuel option with lesser emissions.
Tata AutoComp Systems Limited (TACO), an auto component conglomerate, promoted by Tata Group has announced the acquisition of TitanX, a leading global supplier of engine powertrain cooling solutions for an undisclosed amount.
The 2017 season will be a lot more unpredictable, which might just bring back that edge of the seat action we've been longing for a while now. With new owners, new drivers, faster cars and newer regulations to cope with; here is what you can expect from Formula 1 in 2017.
Mahindra showcased the Mojo Scrambler and Adventure Tourer versions at the 2016 Auto Expo and both these models could make it to production in the next two years. There will also be a low-cost entry-level variant planned on the Mojo to take on the Bajaj Dominar 400, while sales will now happen via exclusive Mojo dealerships.
Bajaj Auto showcased at the new Pulsar 160 NS at a private dealer meet in Turkey. The new model replaces the Pulsar 150 NS in Bajaj Auto's line-up and complies with Euro 4 emission norms as well. That said, the model will not be making it to India and is only for export markets, a source in Bajaj has told carandbike.com
The Honda Navi certainly surprised each one of us with its arrival this year and it was really hard to determine if we should call it a scooter or a motorcycle. Well, the jury certainly had a problem then and the Car and Bike Awards 2017 saw the addition of an all-new category - Mini Bike of the Year.
Recent images have emerged of the 2017 Pulsar NS 200 at a private dealer meet in Turkey revealing changes on the updated model. The model will be making a comeback to the Indian market by mid-January next year and is likely to sport a similar paint scheme as well.
The Honda CB Hornet 160R has been crowned as the NDTV Car and Bike Motorcycle of the Year in the category of up to 160cc. As Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India's (HMSI) newest contender in the segment, the CB Hornet 160R managed to prove its mettle to our esteemed jury at the Buddh International F1 Circuit with its stylish design, strong and masculine stance, peppy engine and appreciable riding dynamics.
The team covered a total distance of over 700 km from Itanagar to Dambuk to win the title as they competed against a total of 40 participants.
Lamborghini has introduced a mid-life facelift to its flagship raging bull - the Aventador. With the latest update, the new and updated Aventador gets the 'S' suffix added to its name along with a more aerodynamic body shell and 40hp of additional power derived from that V12 motor. The new Lamborghini Aventador S will be going on sale across Europe by mid-2017 and yes, it will be heading to India as well next year.
Mahindra owned Peugeot Scooters has launched the 2017 versions of the Metropolis and Speedfight 125 scooters in the UK. Both models gets upgrades for the new year in addition to a host of new tech on-board. In addition, the new Metropolis also turns out to be the first scooter globally to get hazard lights as standard, while the Speedfighter is the first Peugeot model to get full LED lighting.
The next generation Volvo XC60 is expected to make its global premiere at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show in March next year, as per latest reports. The Geneva Motor Show is one of the most important auto shows globally and will serve as a major platform for the new XC60 that shares underpinnings with the XC90 and S90 models. The new XC60 will also compete with the Jaguar F-Pace, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Audi Q5 and the likes in the segment.
Following the recently leaked image, brochure of the next generation Maruti Suzuki Swift has made its way online revealing the exterior and interior profile of the sporty hatchback completely, while also giving a glimpse on what to expect under the hood. The 2017 Swift will be available with a host of powertrain options include a Hybrid variant, while the Sport version will also be available internationally.
The recall exercise affects 23,746 units of the premium cruisers for an issue with a fuel rail that may contact other components and result in a fuel leak.
We did a quick specifications comparison of the newly launched Bajaj Dominar 400 against its main rivals the Royal Enfield Classic 350, Mahindra Mojo and Honda CBR250R to see how does the flagship Bajaj fare in the segment. Here's what we found out.
Bajaj Auto has launched the much awaited Bajaj Dominar 400 in the country with prices starting at an introductory Rs. 1.36 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) for the non-ABS version. The Dominar is Bajaj's flagship offering and bookings for the same will be available only online for a token amount of Rs. 9000. Deliveries to commence in January 2017.
