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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Next Generation Skoda Rapid Codenamed ANB Sedan; Launch In 2021
German auto giants Skoda and Volkswagen are set for an overhaul starting next year as part of VW India 2.0, and the Volkswagen Group manufacturers have a lot to offer in the coming years. While we already know about the SUVs that the carmaker plans to drive in over the next couple of months, details have now been revealed on the new mid-size sedan from the manufacturer that will replace the Skoda Rapid. Zaz Hollis, Director - Sales, Service and Marketing, Skoda Auto India has revealed that the Rapid replacement has been internally codenamed the 'ANB Sedan' and will be launched by the end of 2021. Hollis confirmed the development while responding to a user query on Twitter.
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Skoda Auto Volkswagen To Install One Of India's Largest Solar Panel Rooftops At Chakan Plant
Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWPL) will be setting up one of the largest solar-power rooftop systems in India at its Chakan-based facility, the company has announced. The German auto giant has partnered with Amp Energy to install a total of 25,770 photovoltaic panels that will cover up to 15 per cent of the site's annual electricity requirements. Amp Energy is a global company that develops flexible and clean energy infrastructure. The solar panels have a maximum output of 8.5 megawatts, and will dramatically help reduce the automaker's dependency on non-renewable energy at the Chakan plant.
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Kia Motor Applies For New Logo Trademark In South Korea
Keeping up with the fast-evolving auto sector has made automakers reposition themselves and how they are perceived, and more and more manufacturers have been updating their respective logos to appear future-ready. Joining this bandwagon could be Kia Motors that could switch to a new logo soon. The South Korean carmaker has filed a new logo design with the Korea Intellectual Property Rights Information Service (KIPRIS), and the new corporate logo sports a stylised 2D design that can be replicated much easily across multiple platforms. The trademark applications date to November 26, 2019, for the new Kia badge finished in black and red and does a good job of showcasing how much the brand has evolved over the years.
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TVS Announces Winners Of First-Ever TVS NTorq Call Of Design Contest
Two-wheeler maker TVS Motor Company concluded its maiden edition of the TVS NTorq 125 Call Of Design Contest today. The competition saw 20 design institutes participating from across the country with six designs making it to the TVS plant at Hosur, Tamil Nadu, for the final round. After much scrutiny, it was Evanka Thimmiah from Strate School of Design, Bengaluru that took the top honours for her rendition of the TVS NTorq 125 scooter. The winner gets a cash prize of Rs. 30,000 and the TVS NTorq 125.
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F1: Ferrari Announces 2020 Formula 1 Car Reveal Date
Mark your calendars Formula One fanatics, Scuderia Ferrari has announced that it will be the first team to unveil their 2020 F1 car on February 11 next year. The unveil date was announced by team boss Mattia Binotto at Ferrari's Christmas media lunch at Maranello, Italy. This makes the 2019 runners up team the first to confirm the unveil as it aims to pick the constructors' championship next year while coming close several times in over a decade. Drivers Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc will continue to pilot the new car as well.
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Gurugram Police Adds 10 Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 Motorcycles To Their Squad
The Gurugram Police has inducted 10 Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 motorcycles, as part of their squad for patrolling. Suzuki Motorcycle India handed over the bikes to the Gurugram Police as part of their road safety CSR initiative and will be used to maintain good governance in the city, according to the company. The motorcycles were presented by Koichiro Hirao, Managing Director, Suzuki Motorcycle India to IPS Mohammed Akil, Commissioner of Police, Gurugram in a ceremony held at Commissioner's office at Sohna Road, Gurugram.
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Yamaha Opens First 'Blue Square' Premium Concept Showroom In India
India Yamaha Motor has announced the inauguration of its new 'Blue Square' concept showroom in the country. The first-of-its-kind outlet was launched in Chennai recently, as part of the brand's 'The Call of the Blue' campaign. The first outlet is about 4000 sq.ft. in size and will retail a range of premium motorcycles and scooters including superbikes from the company's range. The new showroom aims to bring a premium customer experience in the form of "new aesthetics, inspiring propriety created out of Yamaha two-wheelers and engaging offerings."
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Maserati Ghibli, Quattroporte & Levante Launched With Petrol Engines In India
Italian luxury marque, Maserati has introduced the petrol derivatives of the Ghibli, Quattroporte and the Levante in India. The three cars are powered by the 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine that is available in two states of tune - 345 bhp and 425 bhp. The new models are part of the brand's MY2020 range with prices starting from Rs. 1.31 crore for the Maserati Ghibli, going up to Rs. 1.73 crore for the Maserati Quattroporte S (all-prices, ex-showroom India). The Maserati petrol cars can be ordered at the company's dealerships across the country.
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Nissan To Hike Prices Across Range By Up To 5 Per Cent From January 2020
Nissan India has announced that the company will be increasing prices across the Nissan and Datsun model range with effect from January 2020. The automaker has said that the prices will increase by up to five per cent across the models. The Japanese manufacturer has attributed the price hike due to increased costs. The price hike will vary between Rs. 10,000-50,000 across the Nissan and Datsun line-up, depending on the model. Meanwhile, buyers looking for a Nissan offering can look out for a number of discounts and benefits that the carmaker has announced under Red Weekends sale.
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Michelin Energy XM2+ Tyres Launched In India For Passenger Cars; Prices Start At Rs. 5090
Michelin India has introduced its new range of Energy XM2+ tyres for passenger vehicles. The new tyres replace the Energy XM2 series in the company's line-up and are built for small and mid-size passenger cars, according to the company. The Michelin Energy XM2+ are priced from Rs. 5090 and will be made available in 30 sizes by early next year. The tyres will be available in sizes between 12-16 inches (30.48 - 40.64 cm) diameter, making it available for hatchbacks, sedans, compact SUVs and MUVs.
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Jawa Motorcycles Have A 5 Month Waiting Period
The waiting period for Jawa Motorcycles range of offerings stands at five months, according to a statement made by the company. The Mahindra Group two-wheeler maker took to social media recently to denounce media reports that the waiting time was reduced to just 10-15 days. Based on unverified customer accounts, certain reports suggested that the waiting period for the Jawa and the Jawa Forty Two had reduced now. However, that does not seem to be the case. It also aligns with what Jawa spoke at the launch of the Perak last month with the delivery time for the motorcycle scheduled in April 2020.
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Hyundai Announces A Price Hike Across All Models From January 2020
South Korean auto giant, Hyundai Motor India has announced that the company will be increasing prices across all its cars from January 2020. With the announcement, the manufacturer joins the list of other carmakers including Maruti Suzuki, Kia and Hero MotoCorp that have announced price hikes for the new year. Hyundai has not revealed details of the price hike at the moment but did say that the decision has been made due to the rise in the input and material costs. The extent of the price increase will vary depending on the model and the fuel type, it said further in a statement.
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Elon Musk Drives The Tesla Cybertruck Around Los Angeles; Bangs Into A Traffic Pylon
The Tesla Cybertruck has been garnering a lot of attention ever since it was first unveiled last month. Right from the unconventional design, the shattered bulletproof glass with balls of steel; over 250,000 reservations within days, and the Cybertruck is already one of the most talked-about launches of 2022. It was then a pleasant surprise for the residents of the city of Los Angeles, US, to see Tesla CEO Elon Musk take the pick-up out for a spin earlier this week. The CEO was spotted driving the electric pick-up truck himself, providing a good look at the model and its proportions in the real world. Interestingly, he also managed to bang into a traffic pylon as he was seen exiting the restaurant premises.
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Hero MotoCorp To Hike Prices Across Range By Rs. 2000 From January 2020
World's largest two-wheeler manufacturer, Hero MotoCorp has announced that the company will be increasing prices across its range of products with effect from January 1, 2020. The revisions will be in the ex-showroom prices up to Rs. 2000, but will vary depending on the model and the specific market. The company joins Maruti Suzuki to announce a price increase for the new year. Prices hikes around this time of the year though aren't uncommon and most automakers tend to opt for an upward revision in prices for the new calendar year. That being said, the company has not specified any reason for the price hike.
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Yamaha YZF-R15 V3.0 BS6 Version Launched In India; Prices Start At Rs. 1.45 Lakh
Yamaha Motor India has announced the launch of the BS6 version of the YZF-R15 V3.0 in India. The new Yamaha YZF-R15 BS6 model is priced at Rs. 1.45 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), and comes with additional features aimed to bring more value to the motorcycle. The model is now more expensive by about Rs. 2000 over the BS4 version, and is now available across the manufacturer's dealerships pan India. The R15 BS6 joins the Yamaha FZ and the FZS motorcycles that were upgraded to BS6 emission norms last month in the company's stable. In terms of equipment, the 2020 Yamaha R15 BS6 now comes with a side-stand engine cut-off switch, dual horn and radial tubeless tyre for the rear wheel as standard.
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Tata Altroz: Variants Explained
The upcoming Tata Altroz will be offered in five variants across petrol and diesel engine options. Here's what each of the variants have to offer.
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Kawasaki India Rolls Out Year-End Discounts Across Range Up To Rs. 1 Lakh
Kawasaki India has rolled out several offers across its motorcycle range in a bid to clear existing inventory. The manufacturer is offering discounts up to Rs. 1 lakh on the bikes and accessories on the 2019 model year bikes and is called the Over Drive Voucher.
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2020 Triumph Rocket 3 R Launched In India, Priced At Rs. 18 Lakh
The new Triumph Rocket 3 R is 40 kg lighter, gets a larger and more powerful engine and a host of electronics suite. It is also Rs. 2 lakh cheaper than the predecessor.
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India Bike Week 2019: Motorcycles To Watch Out For
The sixth edition of India Bike Week 2019 goes live tomorrow and this year, Asia's largest motorcycle gathering is expected to be bigger than ever. With over 20,000 bikers expected to attend the festival, it is the ideal stage for bringing the most anticipated motorcycles under the same roof and that's what we will see at IBW between December 6-7, 2019. But before we head to Goa, here's a quick list at the most-awaited bikes that are set to debut at India Bike Week 2019.
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Kia Motors India To Commence Carnival MPV Production By Early 2020
Kia Motors India entered India with a bang with the launch of the Seltos compact SUV and the automaker's next product for the Indian market will be the Carnival MPV. The Kia Carnival is a Toyota Innova Crysta rival and we already told you that the model is slated to make its way to the Indian market next year. Now, Kia India has confirmed that production of the upcoming MPV will begin by early 2020 at the Anantapur facility in Andhra Pradesh. The plant built with an investment of $1.1 billion is now fully operational and already produces the Seltos for domestic and export markets. The Kia Carnival will be the second offering to be manufactured at the facility and will be showcased at the 2020 Auto Expo.
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