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Sameer Contractor

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As seen in: Hindustan Times, HT Auto, NDTV, Flipboard, Mint, Motor Beam, Car and Bike, HT Syndication, Bauaelectric EV News, Hunt Daily News
Covers:  automotive reviews and analysis, industry news, public policy, motorsport, automotive tech, commercial vehicles, auto components, and safety regulations
Auto Journalist @ackodrive Ex HT @ndtv @motorbeam @carandbike. #Batman. Always on wheels. Loves food & good humour. Views are personal Insta: sameercontractor

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Deputy Editor at HT Auto (Hindustan Times Auto) with 10+ years in automotive journalism, content strategy, and vehicle reviews. I cover the global and Indian mobility space—car and bike reviews, road tests, industry news, policy, and trends—combining technical insight with engaging storytelling. I lead multi-platform editorial planning and create multimedia content, including scripted video reviews and large-scale shoots. My work is built on editorial integrity and strong industry connections, …

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Indian Luxury Auto Market 2025: Trends, Challenges, and the Promise of GST Reforms

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By Sameer Contractor Verified
| HT Auto Verified
Major metro centres like Mumbai and Delhi continued to drive the sales momentum for luxury cars, followed by emerging markets like the NCR, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad. Mercedes-Benz recently revealed that the penetration of luxury cars in South Mumbai is on par with developed markets at six per cent, a reflection of the burgeoning affluent population.
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2025 Suzuki Access Review - Still the ideal family scooter?

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By Sameer Contractor Verified
| HT Auto Verified
2025 Suzuki Access: Design The new Access looks familiar because that’s what the family buyer likes - Familiarity - but there are subtle changes to give it a different look. The nose is now pointier with a slimmer, restyled LED headlamp and a new LED DRL. The profile resembles the older version, but the panels have been restyled, and the scooter is slightly wider than before. The exhaust is slimmer and looks less bulky.
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2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class LWB Review: Why everyone loves the big ‘E’

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By Sameer Contractor Verified
| HT Auto Verified
2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class LWB: Design The current generation E-Class arrived in India last year and is presently celebrating its first anniversary in the country. We have the 2025 E-Class LWB for our test, and there’s plenty that’s exciting on the long-ish sedan, which sets it apart from the competition. The new-gen E-Class manages to hold its own against even the S-Class, having its own identity with a different design.
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