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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BS6 Compliant Aprilia SR 160 & Vespa 150 Scooters Launched In India; Prices Start At Rs. 85,431
Piaggio India has rolled out the BS6 compliant versions of the Aprilia and Vespa scooters in the country. The scooters now get a high performance 160 cc single-cylinder engine that is now fuel-injected in order to meet the upcoming stringent emission norms. With the new powertrain, the Aprilia SR 150 has been rebadged as the Aprilia SR 160. The new Aprilia SR 160 now starts from Rs. 85,431, which is about Rs. 10,000 more expensive than the older version. The new BS6 Vespa 150 SXL, meanwhile, starts at Rs. 91,492 (all-prices, ex-showroom Pune).
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Delhi Government Drafts Electric Vehicle Policy 2019
The Delhi government has released the draft for the Electric Vehicle Policy 2019 that aims at the frequent use of electric vehicles in the national capital. The policy draft states that the primary goal is to improve Delhi's air quality by bringing down emissions from the transport sector. As a result, the policy will seek the rapid adoption of Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) in such a way that they contribute 25 per cent to the overall new vehicle registrations by 2024." The draft of the Delhi EV Policy was first put out in the public domain in November last year and suggestions and comments from the stakeholders including non-profit think-tanks, academic experts, EV and battery manufacturers, as well as multilateral bodies and concerned individuals.
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First Impressions: Yamaha Fascino 125 FI
The Yamaha Fascino 125 FI is the first 125 cc scooter from the manufacturer in India and aims to take on a host of family scooters. We take a quick ride to sample what the model has to offer.
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Gaurav Gill Wins Popular Rally For Fifth Time; Chetan Shivram Takes 2019 INRC Title
The final round of the Champions Yacht Club FMSCI Indian National Rally Championship (INRC) concluded on Sunday bring an end to the action-packed season. India's ace rally driver Gaurav Gill won the 2019 Popular Rally, dominating the rally for the fifth time. However, making a storming comeback was Chetan Shivram who returned to complete the rally after a crash on Saturday and claim his maiden INRC crown. Shivram along with his co-driver Dilip Sharan was one of the casualties of the multiple crashes on Saturday but worked on his rally-spec Volkswagen Polo overnight to stage a strong return on Sunday.
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Kia Seltos To Get A Price Hike From January 2020
Kia Motors India will be increasing prices for the Seltos compact SUV from January 1, 2020. The automaker has sent out a letter to the dealer principles across the country informing about the price hike that has been termed as "substantial" over the current prices. The Kia Seltos is presently priced between Rs. 9.69 lakh and Rs. 16.99 lakh (ex-showroom India), and customers receiving their vehicles before December 31, 2019, will be locked under these prices. However, those customers that have booked the Seltos and are scheduled for delivery next year will have to pay the premium.
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F1: Jaypee Group Loses 1000 Hectares Of Land Used For The Buddh International Circuit
The Buddh International Circuit (BIC) has been hit by issues once again as the Yamuna Expressway Authority cancelled the allotment of 1000 hectares of land in Greater Noida to the Jaypee group on Saturday. India's first and only F1 track is located in this land as part of the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority's (YEIDA) special economic zone. The cancellation arises due to the promoters' non-payment of dues across multiple projects that prompted the authorities to take the action. The decision was taken in YEIDA's 66th board meeting.
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Ather Energy Rolls Out New Over-The-Air Updates For 450 Electric Scooter
The Ather 450 electric scooter has received its sixth over-the-air update since its launch last year. Customers of the e-scooter in Bengaluru and Chennai have received the newest update - 4.1.0 that brings a number of enhancements to the model. This includes onboard navigation and a smoother touchscreen experience on the model. According to the company's website, the dashboard now allows you to drop a pin to locate a destination that is not listed on the maps. The system also now allows automatic rerouting when the rider goes off-route, instead of manually selecting to accept or reject the new route.
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2021 Ferrari Purosangue Will Be Brand's First-Ever SUV; To Share Underpinnings With New Roma GT
The Ferrari Purosangue SUV or the FUV as the brand's marketing guys like to call it, is coming closer to production. The all-new offering is the first utility vehicle from the Italian automaker, as the brand bucks to the trend of performance SUVs. Now, we already know that the SUV will debut in 2021, but now more details have emerged about the underpinnings, keeping us excited about what's to come. A report from Auto Express reveals that the Ferrari Purosangue will share its underpinnings with the Ferrari Roma GT.
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Yamaha MT-15 BS6 Unveiled For India; Launch By February 2020
The BS6 Yamaha MT-15 will not only get an updated engine but a radial tyre, side stand cut off switch and a revised taillight design as part of the changes, along with a marginal hike in pricing.
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Yamaha Ray-ZR 125 FI Unveiled In India
The Yamaha Ray-ZR 125 FI replaces the 113 cc version, and will be sold alongside the new Fascino 125 FI starting next year.
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Yamaha Fascino 125 FI Launched In India; Priced At Rs. 66,430
The Yamaha Fascino 125 FI is the brand's first 125 cc scooter and replaces the 113 cc model on sale. It is powered by a new and more efficient motor and gets a host of features too.
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Yamaha FZ-FI, FZS-FI Recalled In India Over Non-Fitment Of Rear-Side Reflector
Yamaha Motor India has issued a voluntary recall for 7757 units of the FZ-FI and the FZS-FI motorcycles for the non-fitment of the rear-side reflector. The recall will see the two-wheeler maker install the aforementioned part on the affected motorcycles free of cost. Owners can visit any of the authorised service centres across the country to get the part installed. The recall affects all FZ-FI and FZS-FI motorcycles that were manufactured after October 2019 and will most likely the new BS6 range. Even the bikes that are waiting to be delivered to customers at dealerships will have the missing part installed first, according to the company.
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Production-Ready 2020 Royal Enfield Thunderbird X Spotted Testing
The near-production Royal Enfield Thunderbird X gets updated styling and revised hardware as well bringing comprehensive upgrades to the motorcycle and could sport a newly-developed engine to meet the future emission norms.
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MotoGP: Aprilia Rider Andrea Iannone Provisionally Suspended For Doping
Andrea Iannone's test sample taken from the Malaysian GP earlier this year was found positive for an anabolic steroid, according to the FIM.
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Honda Cars India Partners With Tranzlease For Smart Auto Loan Solutions
In a bid to make its cars more attainable, Honda Cars India has tied up with TranzLease to offer 'Smart EMI' auto finance solutions to its customers. The company will be leasing its cars via TranzLease and offer customised EMI packages that not only include the cost of the vehicle but also registration, insurance and maintenance requirement of the car during the financing period. The company says that Smart EMIs are much lower than the standard EMIs that customers opt for via the standard banking network.
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India Cannot Achieve $5 Trillion Economy With Automotive Industry Slowdown: Pawan Goenka
The Indian auto sector continues to soldier amidst the trying times and sales are far from seeing a steady revival for automakers. The auto industry is also one of the largest contributors to the country's manufacturing GDP and the slowdown is certainly hurting India's economic growth too. Speaking on the same, Pawan Goenka - Managing Director, Mahindra & Mahindra said that the automotive industry will not achieve the current government's $5 trillion economy vision with the slowdown. Goenka was speaking at India Conclave 2019 held in Mumbai on Monday and stressed that the Indian industry needs to pave its own path with a long-term policy rather than aping the west.
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Hyundai Aura Official Sketches Revealed
Hyundai Motor India has released the first official sketches of the Aura subcompact sedan, ahead of its public debut on December 19, 2019. The all-new Hyundai Aura will step in place of the Xcent in the company's line-up and the sketches reveal the Grand i10 Nios connection with the new model. It certainly does look sportier in the sketches with the massive grille up front with the LED DRLs at either end, sweptback headlamps and a muscular bonnet that promise a sporty looking vehicle. Hyundai says the Aura design projects a "sportier, futuristic and a progressive image based on its Next-generation Design Direction of Sensuous Sportiness."
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Skoda Superb Facelift To Arrive By May 2020; Kodiaq BS6 Confirmed For Late 2020
Skoda India has an onslaught of new offerings lined up for launch in the next two years with at least four new models confirmed in 2020. While we recently told you about the Karoq SUV's launch details, Skoda has officially said that the Superb facelift will also be arriving next year with the launch scheduled on May 2020. Zac Hollis, Director Sales, Service & Marketing, Skoda Auto India, has confirmed the development via Twitter and the company's flagship sedan will arrive with several cosmetic upgrades and feature additions over the current model. Meanwhile, the Kodiaq BS6 will also arrive by late 2020. It's unclear if the diesel engine will continue to power the SUV or if it will continue with a petrol motor.
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Skoda Karoq SUV Confirmed For India Launch In April 2020
Auto giants Skoda and Volkswagen have planned an SUV onslaught for next year and the manufacturers will bring a range of new offerings to the Auto Expo before launching the models in the following months. Now, we have more details on one of the launches from Skoda and this is none other than the Karoq SUV that will go on sale in April next year. The launch timeline was confirmed by Zac Hollis Director - Sales, Service and Marketing, Skoda Auto India. The Skoda Karoq will be initially brought to India as a Completely Built Unit (CBU), Hollis confirmed and will be offered with only a petrol engine at the time of launch.
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2019 India Bike Week Highlights: Bigger, Better & Wilder
It's a week since the sixth edition of India Bike Week and we are yet to recover from the sand, surf, motorcycles and lip-smacking food that graced the event over two days. Over 21,000 riders attended the festival bringing in friends and families and it could not have been better. In fact, IBW returned after taking a break in 2018 and expectations were higher than ever from the motorcycling event. And, much to our delight, it was better than we expected. Unlike us, if you missed IBW this year, fret not, we've got you covered.
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