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
Maharashtra Government Puts Investments Of Great Wall Motors & Other Chinese Companies On Hold
The recent face-off between the Indian and Chinese soldiers in the Galwan Valley in Ladakh has started to show effect outside the border. As the sentiment to boycott Chinese products has been gaining traction, the Maharashtra government has announced that it has decided to hold back three Chinese investments in the state. These include the investments from Great Wall Motors (GWM), BeiqiFoton Motor and Hengli Engineering. The major investments worth Rs. 5000 crore were announced as part of Magnetic Maharashtra 2.0 last week, and saw the GWM sign a virtual Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the state government.
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2020-21 Formula E Provisional Calendar Announced
Formula E has announced the provisional calendar for 2020-21 that was approved by the FIA World Motor Sport Council last week. While the current season is set to resume in August with back-to-back races in Berlin, Germany, the next season of the electric motorsport series will be held only through 2021. The championship would normally begin in November, culminating in July the next year. The 2020-21 Formula campaign will now see its first race on January 16, with the Santiago e-Prix becoming the opening round of the championship. It also gains the FIA World Championship status for the seventh season.
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World Motorcycle Day: Top 5 Motorcycle Movies That You Should Watch
Make the most of World Motorcycle Day and catch up on these top five timeless movies on motorcycles that bring to life some exciting journeys.
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International Yoga Day: 5 Exercises You Can Do Sitting In Your Car
Today, on International Yoga Day, we bring you some useful Yoga exercises that you can do sitting in the car or behind the wheel of it, to relieve the ever increasing stress that comes with driving in today's traffic conditions.
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Ather Energy Rolls Out 7th OTA Upgrade; Introduces New Dark Mode
Bengaluru-based Ather Energy has introduced the seventh Over-The-Air (OTA) update on the Ather 450 electric scooter. The latest software update 4.2.0 will be available for all existing Ather 450 customers and brings the Dark theme to the electric offering's dashboard for an improved night riding experience. There are several other enhancements including a more responsive keyboard that responds to the finger touch without any lag, while the scooter now saves your previously selected riding mode and will start in that mode allowing the rider to resume where they left.
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Toyota Kirloskar Motor Shuts Plant Again After 2 Workers Test Positive For COVID-19
The Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) plant in Bidadi, Karnataka has been shut once again after two employees tested positive for COVID-19, the automaker has confirmed. The two employees had last attended work on June 7 and June 16, 2020, respectively. After suspending operations at the end of March due to the nationwide lockdown, the plant resumed operations on May 26, 2020. A statement from the company said it had taken all necessary precautions to maintain social distancing and with limited workforce. Toyota becomes the third major automaker after employees at Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai employees were also tested positive for Coronavirus.
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Unlock 1.0: Maharashtra RTO Resumes Vehicle Registrations, Issuing Driving Licences
The Maharashtra Regional Transport Office (RTO) has resumed the registration of vehicles and issuing driving licences in the state. The Transport Commissioner's office issued a circular on June 16, 2020, to resume operations across its 50 offices across the state, and will resume services including issuing licences, secondary licencing, vehicle registration and transfer. The division had temporarily shut operations after the nationwide lockdown was announced in March this year, and has resumed operations after nearly three months of inactivity. The offices will have to follow social distancing protocols to contain the spread of Coronavirus, according to the circular.
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Next-Generation Kia Carnival Teased Ahead Of Global Debut
Kia Motors Corporation has offered the first official glimpse at the next-generation Kia Carnival MPV. The teaser sketch of the upcoming model offers a look at the sharp new styling on the 2021 Carnival that looks leaner and meaner than the current version on sale. The Kia Carnival will enter its fourth-generation with the next model range, and has been an extremely popular offering for the brand since the first version arrived in 1998. In fact, Kia has sold over two million examples of the Carnival globally, which also goes by the name Kia Sedona in some markets. The current generation Kia Carnival was introduced in India earlier this year at the 2020 Auto Expo.
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Jeep India Forays Into Pre-Owned Car Sales With The Compass SUV
Three years since the iconic Jeep brand entered the Indian market, the American automaker has announced its foray in the pre-owned car business with SelectedForYou. The new initiative will see FCA India buy, exchange and sell pre-owned Jeep cars, specifically the Compass SUV. With nearly 60,000 Jeep Compass SUVs on the road, customers have the opportunity to trade in any existing vehicle for either a new or a certified pre-owned Jeep Compass. FCA India introduced SelectedForYou as a pilot program in Delhi, Mumbai and Hyderabad last year, which is now operational in 42 dealerships across the country. The pre-owned sales will expand to 65 outlets by August this year.
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Formula E To Conclude 2019/20 Season With 6 Back-To-Back Races In Berlin This August
The Coronavirus pandemic forced the ongoing 2019-20 Formula E season to be temporarily suspended, but the electric racing series is coming back to conclude the current season. Formula E has announced that the 2019-20 season will resume in August this year with three doubleheaders in quick succession. All the six races will be held at the historic German airfield in, each using a different track configuration, allowing teams to apply distinct strategies all the six races. The three doubleheaders are scheduled on August 5/6, 8/9 and 12/13, this year.
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Range Rover Fifty Limited Edition Anniversary Special Revealed
Land Rover celebrates 50 years of the Range Rover line-up today and the commemorate the special occasion, the British marque has announced the new Range Rover 50 Limited Edition models across the globe. The Land Rover Range Rover entered production on June 17, 1970, and five decades later, the Range Rover 50 celebrates the iconic model line with only 1970 examples of the limited edition model to be produced, in recognition of the year the original RR was produced. The Range Rover was conceived as a more urban-oriented offering over the more utilitarian Land Rover Series IIA and III models, which packed in more luxury without compromising on the off-roading capabilities.
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BS6 Honda Grazia 125 Teased Ahead Of Launch
Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) has released the first teaser for the BS6 compliant version of the Grazia 125 cc scooter. The offering was discontinued in April this year after failing to meet the new stringent emission regulations, but HMSI is all set to bring the model back with comprehensive new changes including refreshed styling, more features, and of course, that BS6 compliant motor shared with the Honda Activa 125. The new Grazia is likely to be introduced by in July this year locking horns against the TVS NTorq 125, Suzuki Burgman Street Aprilia SR 125, Hero Maestro Edge 125 and the likes.
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New-Generation Honda City Specifications Officially Revealed Ahead Of Launch In July
The new-generation Honda City was scheduled to arrive in March this year but the Coronavirus pandemic thwarted the Japanese automaker's plans. However, with the country working on going back to normalcy, the launch of the new version of the sedan isn't too far away. In fact, Honda Cars India has officially revealed the specifications on the new-generation City ahead of its launch that has been now confirmed in July 2020. The all-new model will co-exist with the current version on sale, albeit at different price points.
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Triumph Street Triple R Bookings Open Across Dealerships Ahead Of Launch This Month
Select Triumph Motorcycles India dealerships have started accepting bookings for the upcoming Street Triple R street-fighter, ahead of its launch later this month, carandbike can confirm. The booking amount is around Rs. 1 lakh, depending on the dealership for the entry-level variant in the Street Triple family. The British bike maker had introduced the 2020 Triumph Street Triple RS in April this year, and the new R will come to a more affordable price point while packing slightly less sophisticated hardware and power from the same 765 cc Moto2 developed motor. The Triumph Street Triple R is scheduled to go on sale by the end of June 2020.
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Harley-Davidson Street Rod Vivid Black Gets A Price Reduction Of Rs. 56,500
Milwaukee-based motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson has updated prices on the Street Rod Vivid Black shade that now gets a price cut of Rs. 56,500 over the other variants. The 2020 Harley-Davidson Street Rod Vivid Black is now priced at Rs. 5.99 lakh (ex-showroom), and is about Rs. 68,000 cheaper than the other colour options on the motorcycle including grey, orange and white. The Harley-Davidson Street Rod shares its underpinnings with the entry-level Street 750 in the brand's line-up and is the sportier derivative with a more aggressive riding stance and higher compression ratio from the same V-Twin motor for more power.
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New-Generation Mercedes-Benz GLS India Launch Live Updates: Prices, Features, Images, Specifications
Catch all the Live Updates from the new-generation Mercedes-Benz GLS launch here.
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Tesla Model S Becomes The First-Ever Electric Vehicle To Breach 644 Km On A Single Charge
Electric car maker Tesla has confirmed that the Model S Long Range Plus has become the first-ever electric car to achieve over 400 miles (644 km) of EPA-rated (US Environment Protection Agency) range. Elon Musk confirmed the development in a series of tweets and also stated that all Tesla Model S Long Range cars sold since January 2020 have a range of 402 miles (647 km) on a single charge, and this is the official confirmation of the same by the company. A statement from Tesla stated that the new EPA-rated range represented a nearly 20 per cent increase in range when compared to the 2019 Tesla Model S 100D with the same battery pack design.
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Unlock 1.0: Kawasaki Re-Opens Dealerships Across India
India Kawasaki Motor (IKM) has announced the resumption of operations at its dealerships across the country. The Japanese bike maker has temporarily closed dealerships following the announcement of the nationwide lockdown due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Kawasaki has about 30 dealerships across India, 29 of which are now operational, according to the list shared by the company. The Ludhiana dealership is the one that's currently missing on the list. In addition to sales, the outlets will also start servicing the vehicles while dealers have already been accepting bookings for the brand's BS6 compliant range of motorcycles.
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Big Boy Toyz' New Program Lets You Sell Your Luxury Car In 29 Minutes
Pre-owned multi-brand luxury car dealer, Big Boy Toyz (BBT) has announced the new 'Sell Your Car In 29 Minutes' program for customers to buy and sell their used luxury cars online. The new program has been announced amidst the COVID-19 pandemic wherein social and physical interactions have been severely restricted, but that should not restrict buyers from selling or exchanging vehicles. The new program aims to simplify the sale process online in three steps while limiting the interaction between the buyer and the seller maintaining all the necessary social distancing norms.
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2020 BMW S 1000 XR Teased Ahead Of Launch In July
After introducing the F 900 R and the F 900 XR in the country, BMW Motorrad India is now gearing up to launch the 2020 BMW S 1000 XR sports tourer. The upcoming offering has been teased on the company's social media handles and comes with several upgrades over the current model. The 2020 BMW S 1000 XR made its global debut at EICMA 2019 in November and brings the prowess of the S 1000 RR's engine with the versatility of a tourer in a compelling package. The model locks horns against the likes of the Ducati Multistrada 1260 S, and the Kawasaki Versys 1000 in the segment.
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