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
Dakar Rally 2021: Hero Finishes In Top 10, Harith Noah Progresses To P25
Stage 7 of the 2021 Dakar Rally is also the first half of the marathon stage and saw Hero's Joaquim Rodrigues finish in 9th place, while Sebastian Buhler remains steady at 21st. Harith Noah progressed to 25th at the end of the day. The marathon stage sees rider get no assistance from their crews overnight.
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BMW Group India Delivers 9,167 Vehicles In 2020, Registers 17% Drop In Sales Y-o-Y
BMW India was the largest contributor to the group's total sales in 2020 with 6,092 units, while MINI India sold 512 units during the same period. BMW Motorrad India was a significant contributor as well with 2563 units sold through the year.
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Dakar Rally 2021: Hero's Rodrigues Finishes At P8, Harith Noah Climbs Up To 27th In Stage 6
After a difficult Stage 5, the sixth stage of the 2021 Dakar Rally was shortened but continued to throw navigation and terrain challenges that were both physically and mentally demanding for the riders.
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Honda H'ness CB 350 Receives Price Hike By Up To Rs. 2,500
The Honda H'ness CB 350 DLX variant is now more expensive by Rs. 1,500, while the range-topping DLX Pro variant is dearer by Rs. 2,500. Check out the new prices.
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Citroen C5 Aircross Compact SUV Set For India Debut On February 1, 2021
The Citroen C5 Aircross compact SUV will be the first offering from the French automaker in India, and will be brought as Completely Knocked Down (CKD) kits.
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Dakar Rally 2021: Ashish Raorane Drops Out Of Dakar Following Crash In Stage 5
Competing in the Malle Moto class, Ashish Raorane Raorane was still conscious post the fall and got back up in an attempt to continue riding till the finish line. However, he decided to call for help after developing a bad headache.
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Dakar Rally 2021: Hero MotoSports Riders Move Up Into Top 20; Harith Noah Drops Places In Stage 5
Joaquim Rodrigues is placed 19th, followed by Sebastian Buhler at 20th in the overall rankings at the end of Stage 5. Harith Noah rode cautiously to finish 41st overall.
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Dakar Rally 2021: CS Santosh In Medically Induced Coma & Stable, Confirms Hero MotoSports
"The medical team attending to him have decided that the best approach to manage the injury is to reduce the body functions to a minimum and keep him in a sedated condition or an artificial coma," Hero MotoSports said in a statement.
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BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine Pre-Bookings To Begin From January 11, Complimentary Comfort Package For
The BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine can be booked from January 11, 2021, onwards on the company's website, while early-bird buyers will get the complimentary BMW Comfort Package with an iPad, iPad holder, and coat hanger, worth Rs. 1 lakh.
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MINI Paddy Hopkirk Edition Launched In India; Priced At Rs. 41.70 Lakh
The MINI Paddy Hopkirk Edition pays homage to the classic MINI Cooper S that won the Monte Carlo Rally three times starting in 1964, with the driver Patrick "Paddy" Hopkirk behind the wheel.
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Production-Spec Vision IN-Based SUV For India Christened Skoda Kushaq
The Skoda Vision IN concept finally gets a name and the production-spec version will be called the 'Skoda Kushaq' with the launch scheduled for mid-2021.
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2021 Jeep Compass Facelift India Unveil: Features, Specifications, Images, Prices
Catch the Live Updates from the 2021 Jeep Compass facelift India unveil here:
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2021 Toyota Fortuner Facelift vs MG Gloster vs Ford Endeavour vs Mahindra Alturas G4: Price Comparis
The 2021 Toyota Fortuner facelift competes against the Ford Endeavour, Mahindra Alturas G4 and the MG Gloster in the segment. Here's how the updated SUV fares against its rivals in terms of pricing.
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Dakar Rally 2021: CS Santosh Out Of Dakar Following Crash In Stage 4
Hero MotoSports Team Rally rider CS Santosh crashed towards the end of Stage 4 and hurt his head. The rider has been taken to the hospital in Riyadh and is said to be conscious and stable.
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Dakar Rally 2021: Hero Riders Keep It Steady In Stage 3
Hero riders Joaquim Rodrigues, Sebastian Buhler, and CS Santosh held the fort with a steady pace through the sandy plateau, dunes, and the rocky sections in Stage 3, while privateers Harith Noah and Ashish Raorane moved up despite minor hiccups.
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Dakar Rally 2021: Hero Riders Make Significant Gains; Noah & Raorane Hold Post In Stage 2
Hero MotoSport riders Joaquim Rodrigues and Sebastian Buhler broke into top 20 at the end of Stage 2, while CS Santosh progressed to finish 36th overall. Harith Noah and Ashish Raorane faired through the sandy terrain and finished 33th and 86th respectively.
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class Maestro Edition Launched In India, Priced At Rs. 1.51 Crore
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class Maestro Edition brings the Mercedes Me Connect technology to the luxury sedan along with features like Alexa and Google Home integration, as well as Parking Locations.
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2021 Audi A4 Facelift: Price Expectation In India
The Audi A4 facelift goes on sale in India on January 5, 2021, and will compete against the BMW 3 Series, Mercedes C-Class, and the upcoming Volvo S60. Here's what we think will be the pricing on the new sedan.
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Let's Torq: Nikhil Chinapa Shares About His Drive With Lewis Hamilton And More
In our brand new series 'Let's Torq', we got video jockey, host, DJ and petrolhead, Nikhil Chinapa to talk about his cars, his most memorable road trips over the years, and his dream car.
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Dakar Rally 2021: Joaquim Rodrigues Leads Hero's Pack In Stage 1, Noah & Raorane Struggle
Hero MotoSports Team Rally made a strong start to the 2021 Dakar Rally with Joaquim Rodrigues leading the three-rider squad. The first stage was challenging right from the start making for a gruelling day.
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