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.
Volkswagen India is the latest manufacturer to announce price hike across all its models from January 2017. The prices will be increased by 3 per cent and will affect all models starting from the new Ameo subcompact sedan, going up to the Beetle and Polo GTi models.
Mahindra's boat making division Mahindra Odyssea has unveiled its 55-foot long luxury yacht. The model designed and engineered completely in-house is the biggest that the company has to offer and joins the fleet of recreational boats, apart from patrolling and defense models.
Following Toyota, Nissan and Tata Motors, Hyundai India is the latest automaker to announce a price hike across its complete model range by up to Rs. 1 lakh. The hike affects Hyundai's complete model range in the country starting from the Eon to Santa Fe as well as the recently launched Tucson.
The 2017 Renault Kaptur was recently spotted testing in India for the first time. Renault revealed the car in Russia early this year and it is expected to go on sale in India in the second half of 2017. In India the car will be positioned above the Duster SUV.
Bajaj Auto has launched the 2017 Pulsar range in the country including the Pulsar 135 LS and Pulsar 180 that get BSIV compliant engines, while the 2017 Pulsar 150 gets the aesthetic upgrades but continues with a BSIII motor.
Bajaj has commenced dispatching the 2017 versions of the bikes to dealerships across the county. The first to arrive at showrooms is the 2017 Pulsar 220F that sports a host of aesthetic and mechanical upgrades including a BSIV compliant engine and is priced at Rs. 91,000 (ex-showroom, Thane).
KTM has confirmed that it will be producing a track-only version of the RC16 MotoGP race bike for customers that will go on sale in 2018. The hyperbike will be restricted to around 100 units in production with the V4 engine detuned to belt out around 240hp and is expected to carry a price tag of around 1,00,000 to 1,20,000 Euros when it goes on sale.
Mumbai-based driver Jehan Daruvala has confirmed his participation in the FIA Formula 3 European Championship. The Sahara Force India Academy racer has joined team Carlin for the 2017 season and takes another step, as he aims to drive in the coveted Formula One series one day.
Spy shots of the next generation Maruti Suzuki Swift has made its way online revealing the new design, while the model will be based on a completely new platform and will get new and more upmarket features. The engine options will also see significant changes for improved power and fuel efficiency figures.
Mercedes has accepted that Fernando Alonso can be considered as the driver to take up Nico Rosberg's position in the Formula One team. However, with the Spygate scandal having soured Alonso and Mercedes' relationship in the past, it needs to be seen if the team will be able move past the scandal and start afresh with Alonso racing alongside Hamilton.
BMW India has launched the petrol versions of the X3 and X5 SUVs in the country with prices starting at Rs. 54.90 lakh for the X3 xDrive28i and X5 xDrive35i. Both models will be locally manufactured and join BMW's growing line-up of petrol models.
Renault India is offering benefits and offers across its model range in the country up to Rs. 1 lakh, along with free accessories of Rs. 5000. The year-end offers are available in a bid to clear existing stocks and can be availed at all Renault dealerships across the country.
Kawasaki India has showcased the W800 vintage styled cruiser at its dealership in the country, in a bid to gauge feedback from prospective customers. The model competes with the Triumph Street Twin and Ducati Scrambler in the segment, and will be an interesting addition to Kawasaki's line-up, given its WWII inspired styling and modern mechanicals.
Renault Lodgy's Stepway Edition recently went on sale in India with prices starting at Rs. 9.43 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The enhanced version of the MPV now comes with 16 enhancements to the exterior and interior.
In a shocker to the motorsport world and fans alike, the newest Formula 1 champion Nico Rosberg has announced his retirement from the sport with immediate effect. Speaking at the of Friday's FIA prize giving gala, Rosberg said, "I want to take the opportunity to announce that I have decided to end my Formula 1 career in this moment here."
Adding addition features to its cars, Volkswagen India has launched the Crest Collection package in the country that is available on the Vento, Ameo and Polo cars. The new package introduces cosmetic and comfort features on the three models including leather seats, decals, arm rest and a lot more. The Crest Collection also marks the first special edition that Volkswagen has introduced for the Ameo subcompact sedan.
Rolls-Royce has revealed the Cullinan SUV prototype ahead of the official launch next year. The Rolls-Royce SUV will be starting its cold-weather testing later this month in the Arctic Circle, while hot-weather testing is set to commence by mid-2017.
The European spec Maruti Suzuki Ignis scored a 5-stars in the latest Euro NCAP crash test results. The variant to score 5-stars was equipped with an optional safety pack, while the standard variant of the model scored 3-stars. The other models tested were the Hyundai Ioniq, Audi Q2, SsangYong Tivoli, among others.
Buying a Ducati just got sweeter as the Italian bike maker has announced a massive Rs. 90,000 discount on the entry-level Scrambler. The young and wild Ducati now starts at Rs. 6.07 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). Founded in 1926, Ducati Motor celebrates its 90th anniversary this year and as an important milestone, has extended the celebrations to customers with the discount.
Yamaha R15 V3.0 is arriving in India next year, and folks in Indonesia have spotted what seems like a facelifted version of the motorcycle. Touted to be the version 3.0, the bike comes with new styling and possibly some mechanical updates.
