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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F1: Hamilton Wins Hungarian GP As Verstappen Recovers To Finish Second
Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton converted his pole position into a victory in the 2020 Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix. The driver dominated the race right from the start and went to take his eighth win at the circuit, tying his record with that of Michael Schumacher for most wins at a single venue. Coming in second was Max Verstappen recovering from a crash while on his way to the grid earlier today, while Valtteri Bottas took the third place making it a 1-3 finish for the Mercedes team.
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MotoGP: Fabio Quartararo Takes Maiden Win In Spanish GP As Marquez Suffers Nasty Crash
Petronas Yamaha rider Fabio Quartararo bagged his first in MotoGP as he crossed the chequered flag in the 2020 season-opener Spanish GP. The latest season finally kick-started behind closed doors, and the first race was as scintillating as you would expect from the championship. Making heroic run in the race was Repsol Honda's Marc Marquez who suffered a nasty crash in the final stages. Yamaha's Maverick Vinales took the second spot on the podium after briefly leading the race making it 1-2 finish for the Yamaha M1, while Andrea Dovizioso of Ducati took the final spot.
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All-Electric Ride Hailing Platform Blusmart Introduces New Services In Delhi NCR
One of the first all-electric ride hailing platforms in India, Blusmart has announced several new services for its customers. The company has introduced new digital wallet option for contactless payments, hourly rentals and referral services. The announcement comes at a time when users are shying away from mass public transit systems in the wake of the pandemic. Blusmart says its fleet of electric taxis are sanitised and hygienic, allowing for a hassle-free ride. The operator's services start from Rs. 99 to travel in Gurugram and to the IGI airport in Delhi. BluSmart currently operates in Delhi-NCR and the platform says it has over 10,000 active users. It claims have saved over 325 tonnes of CO2 emissions by running all electric cars in Delhi NCR in one year.
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F1: Hamilton Pips Bottas To Start On Pole In Hungarian GP; Perez To Start At P3
The Mercedes-AMG F1 team will have a front-row start in the 2020 Hungarian Grand Prix as Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas secured the top positions during qualifying. Hamilton carried over his form from the last weekend securing his career's 90th pole position with a lap time of 1m13.443s in Q3, 0.107s clear of his teammate. Starting in the second row though will be the surprising pair of Lance Stroll and Sergio Perez from Racing Point, 0.930s off Hamilton's time. Behind the four Mercedes engined cars came Scuderia Ferrari with a fifth place for Sebastian Vettel followed by Charles Leclerc in sixth place. This has been the team's best qualifying result so far this season.
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New Maruti Suzuki XL5 Test Mule Spotted In Delhi-NCR
Maruti Suzuki has been readying a more premium version of the WagonR for a while now. The upcoming hatchback will be sold exclusively via Nexa outlets and is likely to be positioned as the entry-level offering from the premium dealerships. Rumoured to be called the Maruti Suzuki XL5, the new premium version was recently spotted testing wearing heavy camouflage on the streets of Delhi-NCR. The new hatchback is likely to be positioned in the same way as the WagonR Stingray in the WagonR family, albeit with better styling and a more feature-loaded cabin. Maruti Suzuki has already used a similar strategy with the Ertiga and the XL6.
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Nissan Magnite Concept Subcompact SUV: Design Impressions
The Nissan Magnite will enter a highly competitive segment when it arrives next year that has proven to be a volumes-driver for most automakers. The Japanese carmaker has only revealed the exterior of the SUV for now and it indeed looks promising. So let's take a closer look at what makes the new Nissan Magnite concept special.
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Nissan Reveals New Flat Corporate Logo Amidst Global Revamp
Japanese automaker Nissan has officially revealed its new and updated brand logo that will be seen on the company's future offerings. The flat, new Nissan corporate logo was first seen on the Ariya concept last year and made a reappearance when the manufacturer filed a trademark in March 2020. Nissan revealed the new logo alongside the debut of the new Ariya electric crossover for developed markets, while it also featured on the Magnite concept that's tailor-made for India. The upcoming Nissan Magnite subcompact SUV is likely to be the first offering in the country to sport the new corporate logo when it goes on sale sometime next year.
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Audi RS7 Sportback Launched In India; Priced At Rs. 1.94 Crore
After a long wait, the new Audi RS7 Sportback has been finally launched in India priced at Rs. 1.94 crore (ex-showroom India). Bookings for the new performance offering was opened last month for a token amount of Rs. 10 lakh and deliveries will begin for the model in August this year. The new RS7 Sportback also marks the launch of an RS7 model from Audi in ages. The new four-door performance Sportback comes to India as a Completely Built Unit (CBU) and takes on the BMW M5 and the Mercedes-AMG E63 S in the segment.
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2020 Honda City vs Rivals: Price Comparison
Prices for the 2020 Honda City are finally out! The all-new model was eagerly awaited since April this year but the pandemic had other plans. The new City is one of the biggest launches of the year and with the new-generation, the compact sedan has grown in size, status and equipment. It's also pricier than the fourth-generation City, which incidentally will be sold alongside the new model. With a tale of two City (s) then, here's how prices for the new-generation Honda City fare amidst the competition including the Hyundai Verna, Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, Skoda Rapid, Volkswagen Vento and the Toyota Yaris.
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Sponsored: 10 Indian Movies Featuring Mahindra's Classic 4X4 SUVs
Part of celluloid for life, here are 10 times when Mahindra's Classic 4X4 SUVs were featured in prominent roles in Indian movies.
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Exclusive: Classic Legends To Revive Yezdi Brand With An All-Electric Motorcycle
Classic Legends, a subsidiary of the Mahindra Group, is said to be working on an electric motorcycle that will mark the resurrection of the iconic Yezdi brand. We bring you exclusive details.
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Hyundai Tucson Facelift: Variants Explained
The Hyundai Tucson facelift was first unveiled in India at the 2020 Auto Expo, and after an unprecedented delay due to the pandemic, it has finally been launched in the country. The 2020 Hyundai Tucson facelift is priced from Rs. 22.30 lakh, going up to Rs. 27.03 lakh (all prices, ex-showroom India). The SUV takes on the MG Hector, Jeep Compass, Skoda Karoq and the likes in the segment, and has seen comprehensive upgrades over the older version. The new Tucson facelift is available in two variants - GL (O) and GLS - available with both the petrol and diesel engines. There's also the range-topping GLS 4WD that is offered only with the diesel engine. If you are in the market for the new Tucson, here's a break-up of what each variant has to offer.
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MotoGP: Pol Espargaro Replaces Alex Marquez At Honda For 2021, Marquez Jr Moves To LCR
Pol Espargaro has been signed on to join Marc Marquez at the Repsol Honda MotoGP team, Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) has confirmed. The Spanish rider has signed a two-year deal with the factory team and makes his switch from KTM. Espargaro replaces Alex Marquez at Honda who was previously signed on but has now been moved to the LCR Honda satellite team for next year through 2022. Alex though will go on to make his premier-class debut with Honda this weekend. KTM had announced Espargaro's exit at the end of this season last month, fuelling speculations that the rider was heading for Honda.
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Hyundai Tucson Facelift Launched In India; Prices Start At Rs. 22.3 Lakh
Hyundai Motor India has finally launched the updated Tucson SUV facelift in the country after unveiling the model at the 2020 Auto Expo. Prices for the new Hyundai Tucson facelift start at Rs. 22.3 lakh. going up to Rs. 27.03 lakh (all prices, ex-showroom India). The Tucson is positioned above the Creta in the company's line-up and comes with comprehensive upgrades including styling tweaks, revised powertrain and new transmission options. The Tucson nameplate has been extremely popular for the brand globally with over 6.5 million units sold. Like all-new Hyundais, the new Tucson is a connected vehicle as well, which makes it a feature-rich proposition in the segment.
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MG Hector Plus vs Toyota Innova Crysta vs Mahindra XUV500: Price Comparison
One of the highly-anticipated launches of the year, the MG Hector Plus has been finally launched in India. The premium multi-seater segment, for the longest time, has been ruled by the Toyota Innova Crysta and the Mahindra XUV500. Both models are top-sellers for their respective manufacturers and quite capable. The Hector Plus aims to disrupt this space banking on the capabilities of the standard Hector, coupled with the extra row of seats, refreshed styling and more features. With prices announced, here's where the new MG Hector Plus is positioned against the Toyota Innova Crysta and the Mahindra XUV500 in the segment. Do note that prices for the Hector Plus are introductory and will see a hike by up to Rs. 50,000 from August 13, 2020. All prices are ex-showroom, Delhi.
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Mahindra Mojo 300 BS6 Teased; Launch Soon
Mahindra Two-Wheelers has released a teaser image of the upcoming BS6 compliant version of the Mojo 300. The updated motorcycle will finally meet the new emission regulations allowing the company to begin sales once again. The Mahindra Mojo 300 ABS was pulled off the shelves in April this year after the industry's transition to the new norms. The teaser image reveals little about the changes on the motorcycle barring the BS6 badge on the extended tank shroud and the 300 ABS stickering on the side panel. The bike is not expected to feature any major change.
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F1: Hamilton Wins Styrian GP Amidst Disaster For Ferrari
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton dominated the 2020 Styrian GP starting the race from pole position. The race concluded with a 1-2 finish for Mercedes as Valtteri Bottas finished second, while the front row starting Max Verstappen of Red Bull took the final spot on the podium. The Styrian GP started with a disaster for Scuderia Ferrari as drivers Charles Leclerc and Sebastian Vettel crashed on the opening lap after making contact with each other. Leclerc took full responsibility of the incident in a post-race statement.
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F1: Hamilton Beats Verstappen To Take Pole Position In Wet Styrian GP
Mercedes dominates the second round of the 2020 F1 season with Lewis Hamilton taking the pole position in the wet and wild Styrian Grand Prix. Held at the Red Bull Ring in Austria, the weather gods made a dramatic change over the last weekend with showers aplenty, and Hamilton managed to put out an impressive time of 1m19.273s in Q3. He beat Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen to the pole who qualified second, 1.216s clear of Hamilton. Carlos Sainz Jr of McLaren managed to bag P3, while 2020 Austrian GP winner Valtteri Bottas starts at P4.
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2021 Lexus LS Facelift Makes Global Debut
Japanese luxury carmaker Lexus has revealed the 2021 LS facelift. The flagship sedan from the automaker gets its first mid-cycle refresh after the fifth-generation model was introduced in 2017. The 2021 Lexus LS facelift brings subtle styling upgrades to the sedan, while the cabin has been upgraded with more tech and comfort over the older model. The LS is one of the more regal and elegant choices in the segment, and the facelifted model will make its way to India as well in the future.
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F1: Mugello And Sochi Circuits Added To 2020 Formula 1 Calendar
Formula 1 has announced two new race tracks that have been added to the revised 2020 calendar. The premier-class event will be heading to the Mugello Circuit in Italy for the very first time along with the Sochi Circuit in Russia. The former though is a big deal as it will also host Scuderia Ferrari's 1000th race in F1. Mugello is owned by Ferrari, which makes the race all the more special for the Italian factory team's fans. The Tuscan GP - as it will be called - will be held between September 11-13, 2020, a week after the Italian GP in Monza. The 2020 Russian GP will take place on the originally scheduled dates - September 25-27.
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