Diwali Store Lights up with Gifts Galore at Infibeam.com

Festivals are defined as maps that chart the spiritual progress of an individual. Diwali is one such festival that successfully surpasses religious boundaries and validates the solidarity of India and its varied cultural heritage. The festival of lights, fireworks and merriment is round the corner and kiosks and shops are laden with the festive aura. In a bid to cater to the gift giving needs of revelers, Infibeam.com has announced a wide range of gifts and easy navigation options to add to the appeal of Diwali shopping.

Speaking at the announcement of new products at the store, Mr. Vishal Mehta, CEO and Founder, Infibeam.com said "Diwali Gifts create a sense of deep nostalgia about relationships and are a wonderful instrument in bringing out the charm and beauty of the festival. They help near and dear ones come close to each other and help imbibing positive values in the society". He added "The store was a brilliant success on its maiden launch last year. The inclusion of veritable features like express delivery across India and free shipping options to countries like USA and Canada are bound to receive a warm welcome".

Come Diwali and the whole nation and business enterprises get cut off from the humdrum and immerse in the festive spirit of exchanging Diwali greetings and gifts. The online store at Infibeam.com has a wide array of gifts, ranging from sweets, flowers and combos to artistic diyas & candles and hand crafted pooja thalis. Diwali decorative items and gift vouchers complete the wide miscellany. There are 'occasion specific' gifts for events like Dhanteras, Laxmi Puja and Bhaidooj which may be procured in the most hassle free manner.

In addition to the social communities, the corporate world also spruces up with exclusive gifts to revel in the festivities. Corporate Diwali Gifts have become integral to the celebrations and the store has a wide range of gifts like Diwali Gold/Silver coins, dry fruits, sweets, home appliances and electronics.

The introduction of the express delivery option ensures that gifts are delivered within 24 hours, despite late orders. Free shipping within India and to countries like the USA and Canada, is a potential step to cater to customers with diverse choices.

Infibeam.com wishes all a very happy Diwali and a prosperous year ahead.

About Infibeam.com:
Infibeam.com is a wonderful and exciting new destination online. The company focuses on selling a variety of products via the Internet, which includes latest mobile phones, books, cameras, watches, Home Appliances, Kitchenware, apparel, and a lot more at guaranteed lowest prices.

Choose a product of your choice and leave the rest to Infibeam.com! Team at Infibeam.com is dedicated to provide you with the lowest prices, best selection, and a really cool experience you will find no where else online.

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Ford Figo: Ford Launches New Small Car in India

India's role as an important player in the future of Ford Motor Company's international strategy was underscored today when the company's President and CEO, Alan Mulally, unveiled an all new car targeting the heart of the Indian car market - the new Ford Figo.

The Ford Figo, a new nameplate and a fresh face on the Indian market, signals Ford's intention to compete in India's largest and most important small car market segment.

Ford Figo is the result of a significant Ford investment commitment to expand its plant near Chennai for volume production as a small-car centre of excellence regionally. Ford's $500 million investment has doubled the plant's production capacity to 200,000 units per year and introduces major advances in high-quality automation and innovative, eco-friendly production techniques.

"Our exciting new Ford Figo shows how serious we are about India," Mulally said. "It reflects our commitment to compete with great products in all segments of this car market. We are confident the Ford Figo will be a product that Indian consumers really want and value."

Ford Figo is designed and engineered to compete in India's small car segment, which accounts for more than 70 percent of the new vehicle market. It leverages Ford's small-car platform architecture, sharing underlying technology with the Ford Fiesta, already familiar to Indian drivers.

New Shape, Solid Foundation:
Today's press conference in Delhi was the first public preview of the exterior design of the new Ford Figo. Ford is reserving further details about the vehicle until closer to its production launch early in 2010.

Design-conscious Italy inspired the new Ford Figo's name. Figo is colloquial Italian for "cool."

Sharing key elements of Ford's kinetic design language with vehicles like the globally renowned Ford Focus, Ford Mondeo and the Ford Fiesta, Ford Figo features a fresh, contemporary shape that will be a distinctive alternative to traditional brands in this segment. The design language conveys a dynamic spirit of energy in motion.

Quality, substance and generous proportions are clearly evident in the design of the new Ford Figo, which features a solid stance, an invitingly large interior and a vibrant, youthful character. Its package is right-sized for the market, which is predominated by congested urban driving conditions.

From its modern headlamps, grille shapes and sculpted bonnet of its distinctive face to the subtle integrated spoiler and chamfered window shape at the rear, Ford Figo is filled with kinetic design touches. These also include sculpted shapes to the body side - chiseled front fenders, a "comet tail" undercut in the doors and additional light-catching sculpting in the lower bodyside - which combine to communicate the solidity, substance and protective safety of its design.

The bold graphic of Ford Figo's large side window shape is another key kinetic design feature hinting at the comfort and spaciousness awaiting occupants' front and rear. The side window graphic is executed with a blacked-out B-pillar, an elegant design touch that unifies the side windows into one shape visually.

With its wheels positioned at the four corners of the vehicle with minimal overhang, Ford Figo's bold wheel arches self-assuredly signal its agility and solidity.

"We're confident that the new Ford Figo will be extremely attractive to Indian car buyers," said Michael Boneham, president and managing director, Ford India. "It's going to be very competitive with the current market leaders and offer a tremendous value story for our consumers. We believe Ford Figo is a big game-changer for Ford that will help transform our brand into a volume player in India."

New Ford Regional Production Centre:
The introduction of the new Ford Figo marks a significant shift for India's role in Ford's strategy. Transformed with a production capacity of 200,000 units, the integrated Chennai manufacturing facility is now positioned as a Ford regional centre of excellence for small-car engineering and production.

Ford Figo models will be produced at the plant for export to international markets. The plant is also being groomed to produce diesel and petrol engines for local vehicle production and export within Ford's Asia Pacific and Africa region.

With more automation and high-tech new facilities, the new site reflects the latest Ford manufacturing processes globally and pioneers new technologies for Ford and India. Created with a "best of the best" approach, it has been benchmarked against other competitive facilities globally, as well as the current volume manufacturers in the Indian market, for quality and production efficiency.

The transformed plant introduces eco-friendly production techniques like its new Three-Wet High-Solids paint process. This approach produces beautifully painted vehicles with three wet coats - primer, base coat and clear coat - of high solids-content paint applied one after the other without oven curing between coats. A first for India, it produces fewer carbon dioxide emissions and reduces volatile organic compounds emissions by about 20 percent compared to current medium-solids solvent-borne paints. Use of high-solids content results in a paint finish with high levels of gloss and depth of colour which is more resistant to scratches and stone chips.

Source: Ford Motor Company India

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New Tata Indica Vista IGNIS Coming Soon in India

Tata Motors is all set to launch its brand new variant of the most popular car Tata Indica Vista. This is the fourth variant of Tata Indica Vista and will be named IGNIS. The company already has three variants namely Aqua, Terra and the Aura. Ignis will have a 1.4L Saffire engine that powers Fiat Grand Punto. This new engine is bound to be a welcome transition as the present 1.2L Saffire unit is considered insufficient for the size of the car.

Besides the new engine, Tata Ignis will have refurbished interiors and integrated audio system with call 'answer' and 'reject' buttons. The Bluetooth and USB connectivity are the other features. There is a new steering wheel with steering mounted audio controls and electrically adjustable outside rear view mirrors. The keyless entry option is also introduced.

The Tata Indica Vista sports chunky 175/65 R14 Goodyear GT3 rubber. The biggest plus of the new variant is the presence of two airbags - one each for the front passenger and the driver. Apart from that, the other attraction is the incorporation of ABS. There is an abundance of black in the interiors that may seem more appealing. The steering wheel is in new design to accommodate the airbag and steering mounted controls for the audio system. What's more, the mirrors are also electrically adjustable.

The all new version of Tata Indica vista will be in showrooms soon and will be priced at Rs. 4.5- 5 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

By: Amrith K.A.

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Land Rover Introduces Freelander 2 in India

Land Rover launched the highly acclaimed Freelander 2 in India. The Freelander 2 joins the acclaimed Discovery 4, the quintessential sports tourer, the Range Rover Sport and the ultimate luxury 4x4, the Range Rover, all of which were launched earlier in India in June this year.

The Freelander 2 has redefined the compact premium 4x4 segment. It delivers outstanding on-road performance as well as class-leading off-road ability, the hallmark of Land Rovers. A dynamic design, purposeful stance, smart and spacious interior, and an abundance of advanced technologies complete the package.

The Freelander 2 is powered by a 2.2 litre common rail turbodiesel engine. The engine is transversely mounted to provide extra space for better crash protection, front end styling and allows a shorter bonnet for more cabin space. Land Rover's unique Terrain Response® system is standard on the vehicle.

The Freelander 2 boasts an exceptionally strong monocoque body and inner safety cell, with front and rear crumple zones which absorb energy on impact. It received a 5 star rating in the rigorous Euro NCAP tests for Adult Occupant Protection – a first in its class. This, along with Dynamic Technology Systems, Airbags and Command Driving Position complete the all-terrain, all weather package of the Freelander 2.

Commenting on the launch, Mr. Rohit Suri, Head, Premier Car Division, Tata Motors, said, "We are encouraged by the response to the Land Rover vehicles in India. The Freelander 2, Land Rover's best-selling model globally, now complements the Land Rover range in the country. As we expand our reach across various cities in India, we will continuously enhance the Land Rover product portfolio and enable more and more customers to experience the benchmark in premium offroading vehicles."

The Freelander 2 is available in 3 trim levels in India – S, SE and HSE -- with a starting price of Rs. 33.79 lakhs ex-Mumbai.

Jaguar Land Rover is a business built around two great British brands that are designed, engineered and manufactured in the UK. Jaguar Cars Limited, founded in 1922, is one of the world's premier manufacturers of luxury saloons and sports cars. Since 1948 Land Rover has been manufacturing authentic 4x4s that define 'breadth of capability' in their segments. The Jaguar XF, XJ and XK models are manufactured at the company's Castle Bromwich plant in Birmingham, while the Land Rover Freelander 2 is manufactured at the Halewood plant in Liverpool.

Land Rover's Defender, Discovery 4, Range Rover Sport and Range Rover models are all built at the Solihull plant. Jaguar Land Rover has two product development centres in Whitley, Coventry and Gaydon, Warwickshire. The business is a major wealth generator for the UK with 78 percent of Land Rovers exported to over 160 countries and 70 percent of Jaguars exported to 63 countries.

Courtesy: Tata Motors Limited

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Upcoming Cars: New Car Launches in India

There are a slew of new cars lined up for release in India. The festive season has kick started and what better way to add an element of ostentation than by choosing the most ideal vehicles that are made special with unique discounts.


The Ganesha festival is long gone but the Diwali festival round the corner and automakers will gear up for innovative launches, promos and a host of festival discounts. The coming season is akin to a silver lining for car dealers as they spruce up the models and sales promos in a bid to boost sales.

At the onset of the festival, new models of Hyundai Santro, Toyota Fortuner and Maruti Estilo have been launched. The most popular hatchback, Maruti Swift will be available in the new K-series engine and is likely to be launched in a fortnight's time.

General motors is contemplating the launch of Chevrolet Cruz; a medium range sedan. There is another much awaited model known as the Beat which will be launched after the festive season. India's very own Tata Motors is set to launch Indigo Vista sedan embedded with the Fiat Linea engine.

In the luxury car segment, buyers have the option to choose from the all new W212 Mercedes Benz E-class, the smart BMW Z4 convertible and the very elegant, Volkswagen Beetle. Besides the above mentioned vehicles, there are premium compact cars and sports utility vehicles like Skoda Yeti, new Volkswagen Polo and Skoda Fabia Combi slated for launch this festive season.

By: Amrith K.A.

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New Honda City Launched in India at Rs 8.37 Lakh

Honda Siel Cars India (HSCI) Ltd., leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, launched a new feature packed Honda City 1.5V and the new Honda City 1.5S with brand new beige interiors.

The top grade sparkling new variant of the Honda City has been launched as part of the Great Honda Fest promotion and will add to the festivities this season for all the Honda City lovers.

The new Honda City 1.5V (MT & AT) comes with the introduction of attractive 5 spoke Alloy Wheels and elegant Front Fog Lamps for enhanced style and better visibility. The exterior looks of the new City 1.5V gets further stylized by addition of Chrome door handles, new Sporty Exhaust Finisher and Front & Rear mud guards.

The new Honda City variant has a complete new interior look with the newly introduced Beige high quality fabric seats, Silver Colored Fan Knob, silver color inner door handles, door lining garnish and power windows panel. The car also gets the Dual front tweeters which will enable the customers to enjoy their best quality music and a driver seat back pocket for added convenience.

The new Honda City will now be available as SMT, VMT and VAT. Additionally, all the variants will be available in 2 attractive types – Elegance and Inspire.

Honda City which clearly dominates the premium sedan segment in India will have an additional colour option Deep Sapphire Blue for a limited period during festive season along with existing colors available in the range.

The Honda City comes equipped with a 1.5L, 4 cylinder new generation i-VTEC engine that delivers class leading power of 118PS. In line with the Honda's policy of reducing impact on the environment the engine is E10 compliant and has Euro IV emission levels.

The Safety of passengers and pedestrians is a first priority for Honda. Honda City is fully loaded with various active and passive safety features as standard including ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) with Brake Assist (BA), Dual SRS airbags, pre-tensioner seat belts and G-CON (G-Force Control Technology) body with a high integrity survival zone. The front body structure of the Honda City ensures advanced pedestrian safety features.

The All New Honda City is a winner of 12 Auto Awards including the most prestigious 'Indian Car of the Year 2009' (ICOTY) Award. The new Honda City's instant success is testified by the fact that it has sold nearly 38,000 units since its launch in September last year.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Masahiro Takedagawa, President and CEO, Honda Siel Cars India Ltd said, "We are happy to introduce this new V-Grade in response to our discerning customers' feedback. With the recently launched Honda Jazz, the refreshed new Honda Civic and now this V-Grade Honda City, we have a whole new line-up for all our customers to choose from."

Source: Honda Siel Cars India Ltd.

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Mahindra Rodeo & Duro Gearless Scooters Unveiled in India

Mahindra Two Wheelers, the two wheeler arm of the US $ 6.3 billion Mahindra Group, unveiled two new Power Scooters - the Mahindra Rodeo and the Mahindra Duro. With their contemporary styling and attractive features, these Power Scooters come packed with a host of features which make riding them a sheer pleasure.

Both scooters are competitively priced with the Mahindra Rodeo available for Rs. 41,299 (ex-showroom Pune) and the Mahindra Duro available for Rs. 38,299 (ex-showroom Pune).

"This launch is a validation of the commitment we made last year to establish a robust, end-to-end global two wheeler business with a presence across segments. With their international appeal and powerful performance, the Rodeo and the Duro are world class scooters and will extend the Mahindra DNA of 'tough & rugged' style to a whole new consumer segment," said Mr. Anand Mahindra, Vice Chairman and Managing Director, Mahindra Group.

"With the introduction of the Rodeo and the Duro, we have created a new market segment for Power Scooters in India. Both models offer the comfort and convenience of a scooter coupled with the thrill and power of a motorcycle. Mahindra's strong R&D capabilities and stringent quality control measures, coupled with technological inputs from Taiwan's Sanyang Industry Company Limited (SYM) and design expertise from the Italy based Engines Engineering, have resulted in a perfect blend of style and power," said Mr. Anoop Mathur, President, Two Wheeler Sector, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.

Conquer the Wild West with the Mahindra Rodeo!:
The perfect choice for the young urban male, the Mahindra Rodeo is a high performance, feature-packed scooter with a distinctly macho demeanour.

A robust 125 cc engine offers 8.0 bhp of power, making it one of the most powerful vehicles in its class. Excellent pick up and smooth acceleration ensures agility even in dense traffic and low maintenance costs.

Telescopic suspension ensures you can ride the Rodeo in comfort on the roughest of roads, while specially designed brakes allow smooth and effective braking for a safe ride. A bigger 7AH battery permits easy starting and implies less maintenance.

A colour changing digital console incorporates various car like features including a trip meter, clock, tachometer, digital speedometer and odometer, allowing the rider to see important data at a mere glance. Horn rimmed headlights add to the vehicle's stylish appearance, while ensuring greater visibility. A USB port cum mobile charger keeps you entertained and connected even on the move. The mirror is adjustable and non-breakable and moves inward in case of impact, resulting in almost no breakage. A unique 'side stand buzzer' reminds the rider that the side stand is still on, avoiding any imbalance or undue damage to the vehicle.

The Mahindra Rodeo offers the ultimate in comfort, convenience and safety. A specially designed petrol tank inlet in front allows the driver to refuel without having to alight from the scooter. This peppy two wheeler also boasts of the largest illuminated storage space in its category, which allows you to even store food and perishable items as the petrol tank is not located inside.

Ergonomically designed seats ensure a comfortable journey for both the driver and the pillion rider. A 4-in-1 key system starts the engine, operates the fuel lock, handle lock and a magnetic shutter which provides additional safety against theft.

This testosterone packed two wheeler sports aerodynamic, sleek contours with attractive body graphics and is available in seven sophisticated shades usually found on high end sedans - Fiery Black, Forest Green, Cappuccino Brown, Blazing Red, Golden Beige, Majestic Maroon and Deep Ocean Blue.

Mahindra Duro - A 'Made for Everyone' Scooter:
With its stylish good looks and powerful 125 cc engine, the Mahindra Duro not only caters to the transportation needs of the entire family but is also the best value for money product in its category as it provides the customer with the highest value per unit of engine cc.

In addition, this nifty two wheeler boasts of the most powerful battery in the segment, ensuring longer working of key electricals. Wide brakes ensure effective braking making the Mahindra Duro a safe scooter.

The Mahindra Duro also has the largest fuel tank in the scooter segment, the widest wheelbase for better stability and a generous storage space to carry your world with you.

The Mahindra Duro is available in a choice of six elegant shades - Fiery Black, Pearl White, Cappuccino Brown, Mystique Grey, Majestic Maroon and Golden Beige. The vehicle's striking contours are complemented by stylish body graphics and a sleek and sporty centre console.

This ergonomically designed scooter incorporates a wider seat and better legroom for maximum comfort and good ground clearance to help the rider tackle rough roads.


Mahindra Flyte - Style icon of the Youth:
In 2009, Mahindra kick-started its two-wheeler foray with the introduction of the Flyte as its first product offering across India. With its innovative features backed with power-packed performance and contemporary styling, Flyte is an ideal product offering for its target audience - the Youth.

Flyte is powered with a 125 cc engine and boasts of cool features like Front fuelling, 4-in-1 key, largest storage space and telescopic suspension to make it a comfortable, convenient and smooth ride. To add to this, body coloured impact resistant mirrors and vibrant colours for its TG add to the products overall appeal.

The response to the product has been extremely encouraging and is expected to multiply manifolds during the upcoming festive season.

The Mahindra Flyte is available in a choice of five elegant colour options - Red Oomph, Black Mystique, Jade Charisma, Lavender Groove and Silver Flash.

A robust, end-to-end two wheeler business:
Mahindra Two Wheelers will design and market a range of scooters, value engineered motorcycles and high-end motorcycles for the Indian and global markets, helping it establish a robust, end-to-end two-wheeler business in every segment of the industry.

Within the overall two-wheeler strategy, scooters form M&M's entry point into the Indian market and will be an important part of the company's overall two-wheeler product portfolio. There are several macro environmental trends which make the scooter market especially attractive to Mahindra. These include a younger, more affluent customer base with a significant number of empowered women and increased scooter demand in tier-2 cities and small towns. M&M is strongly positioned to cater to this demand, given the company's significant presence and brand equity in these markets.

The strong in-house design and development competencies provided by Mahindra Engineering Services (MES), the Italy-based design house, Engines Engineering and Taiwan's Sanyang Industry Company Limited (SYM), coupled with M&M's R&D strengths will help the company assume a significant position in the rapidly growing Indian and global two-wheeler market.

With this launch, Mahindra Two Wheelers now has three products as part of its scooter portfolio - the Mahindra Rodeo, the Mahindra Duro and the Mahindra Flyte that was introduced earlier.

Source: The Mahindra Group

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Maruti Suzuki to Launch Eco-Friendly Car

Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) is geared up for the launch of an eco-friendly car. It also aims to refurbish all its cars that are under production so they will be compatible with the stringent environment norms put forth by European Union's End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) recycling norms by 2010.


A senior representative of MSIL said the automobile organization has planned to adopt a new procedure of metal plating in all its future cars. The intra-valent chrome would be replaced with the extra-valent chrome, which would completely change the metal surface treatment processes. In accordance to this, most of its vendors have been asked by the concerned authorities of the MSIL to adopt the new ecological balanced process and use eco-friendly materials in their manufacturing. Besides, it is likely that all its vendors will switch over to these newly adopted technologies by 2010.

Shinzo Nakanishi, MD and CEO of Maruti Suzuki India Limited said "We stand a chance to have the eco-car in the Indian market." He added "It fits well into our product mix and we could utilise the Indo-Thai trade pact to bring in components at low taxes, thus making the car price-competitive for Indian customers."

The ELV directive in the EU covers the disposal of vehicles and their components. Four heavy metals whose use has been severely curtailed on all vehicles sold in the EU since July 1, 2003 have been sorted out. The metals are - lead, mercury, cadmium and hexavalent chromium. An amendment was done to the directive which stated that the maximum concentration values of 0.1 wt per cent for lead and mercury and 0.01 wt per cent for cadmium. This value was later incorporated and established for each homogeneous material in a vehicle. The norms would be applied to any on-road vehicle equipment capable of speeds greater than 25 kph.

However the ELV norms excluded off-road vehicles, railcars, mining and agricultural equipment and vintage cars. Besides, ELV focuses on producing, dismantling and recycling vehicles in a more eco-friendly manner thereby establishing clear quantified targets for reuse, recycling and recovery of vehicles and their components. What's more, the ELV pushes the manufacturers to build new vehicles with a view to their recyclability.

By: Amrith K.A.

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New Ford Endeavour Launched in India

Ford India launched the new design look Ford Endeavour 3.0L with 5-speed automatic transmission and an array of contemporary features that give the new Ford Endeavour fresh appeal to go with its image of dominant toughness. Ford Endeavour is the most capable seven-seat SUV on the road, combining best-in-class torque, active versatility, superior off-road capability and surprising levels of comfort and refinement.

The new Ford Endeavour pioneers a suite of new design elements, led by a new-look front design with a classy multi-bar chrome grille and chrome-accented lower grille combining with sleek, wraparound headlamps to create a distinctive signature style. Under its slick new shape are the unrivalled toughness and proven capability that have made Ford Endeavour a leading choice among premium SUV buyers in India.

At the unveiling of the new Ford Endeavour, Michael Boneham, president & managing director, Ford India said, "The Endeavour has established itself as an undisputable leader in the premium SUV segment. With its contemporary new design look, the dominant toughness of Ford Endeavour has never been more appealing and we believe that it will set new benchmarks in its segment."

The New Ford Endeavour is being launched across the country in a phased manner. The vehicle was unveiled in New Delhi by Bollywood actor and successful entrepreneur Suniel Shetty, a special celebrity guest and a very proud Endeavour customer. The vehicle is launched and bookings are open from today in North and West region and will be launched in the following weeks in Southern and Eastern markets.

Priced aggressively, the new Endeavour is available in Delhi from today at Rs. 17,99,000 for the 3.0L 4X4 automatic transmission and Rs. 15,99,000 for the 2.5L 4X2 manual transmission variant (Ex-Showroom, New Delhi).

The new grille design features three, finely detailed horizontal bars that seem to float in the grille opening, the middle of which supports a proud ford oval badge. Designers sculpted the three-bar grille - a key element of ford design DNA - to convey the kind of sophistication found in luxury goods packaging. The top edge of the grille features a wide header bar with the Endeavour embossed boldly into its surface.

The new Endeavour's side mirrors also include interesting design details and functionality. Their housings -matte black lowers with chrome uppers - incorporate power folding convenience with turn indicator repeater lamps and a puddle lamp feature, which illuminates the ground around the door of the vehicle as the driver approaches the vehicle and unlocks its doors by remote control.

Poised on bold, 16-inch wheels, the New Ford Endeavour has an unmistakably confident stance that communicates this vehicle is ready to go, whether it's around town, on a great journey or to even greater heights. The new 16-inch alloy wheel -in a unique six-spoke design - is standard equipment, fitted with 245/70r16 tyres.

Inside, the new Endeavour surrounds its occupants with car-like comfort and luxury while providing true seven-seater SUV functionality. The vehicle has outstanding seat comfort and spaciousness. It also features ergonomically crafted seats with a leather seating surfaces. Door panels are also finished in premium material close to the seats for visual appeal and design consistency. When the doors open, they reveal a distinctive chrome scuff plate with illuminated Endeavour branding.

"The new design of the new Endeavour is a more premium look that builds on the capability and robust feel that are Ford Endeavour hallmarks. We've added contemporary touches that give it a lot more style, but it's the way the new design complements Endeavour's inherent strengths that was so important for the design team to execute" said Scott Ferrier, design manager, Asia Pacific and Africa, Ford Motor Company.

Endeavour offers two highly responsive, 16-valve TDCi versions, both of which feature outstanding torque output plus impressive levels of smoothness and refinement:
- The 2.5-liter (offered with 4x2) Duratorq TDCi common-rail engine, rated at 105 kW (143PS), which delivers peak torque of 330 Nm at just 1800rpm
- The 3.0-liter (offered with 4x4) Duratorq TDCi common-rail peaks at 380 Nm of torque at 2500 rpm, and is rated at 115 kW (156PS) of power output

The 3.0L Endeavour 4x4 automatic transmission models feature an electronic shift-on-the-fly system for the convenient selection of 2WD or 4WD mode. The 4x4 system features a proven-tough Borg-Warner transfer case.

The all-new 4X4 5-speed automatic transmission is an all-terrain vehicle that can handle city, highway or hill driving with ease and agility. The automatic transmission has an overdrive option (5th gear) feature to allow driving in lower gear for greater responsiveness.

With TDCi common rail turbo-diesel power, Endeavour boasts best-in-class torque output - that's the feeling of instant power on tap to accelerate away from a traffic light or make an overtaking maneuver. That's the confidence, premium refinement and outstanding fuel economy of Ford's advanced DuraTorq TDCi common-rail turbodiesel engine family.

With plenty of low-end 'grunt', the TDCi engine range makes Endeavour ideal for overtaking on a highway or tackling the tough off-road terrain. The DuraTorq TDCi pair make Ford Endeavour a delight to drive in any condition.

"The DuraTorq common-rail engine family is ideally suited to the robustness and premium nature of the Ford Endeavour," said John Lonsdale, vice president, Product Development of Ford India. "These engines provide the superior performance, capability and refinement customers in this premium SUV segment expect. We've engineered DuraTorq TDCi to be at the very heart of the Endeavour ownership experience," added Lonsdale.

Endeavour's tough chassis and confident stance - with standard 16-inch wheels give it the credentials to handle rough roads, difficult terrains or deal with tough conditions, providing ease and comfort to the passengers in the vehicle.

"Endeavour owners spend a lot of time with their vehicles and find them an invigorating part of their lifestyle. They love the versatility, toughness and capability of their vehicles but they also appreciate that its design communicates success and confidence. Our objective for the new 2009 Endeavour was to build on this emotional connection to make that vehicle-owner bond even stronger," added Nigel Wark, executive director, Marketing, Sales & Service, Ford India.

The new Ford Endeavour is the only vehicle in its segment to offer side air bags, part of an array of active and passive safety features. These 18-liter bags are designed to protect the head and thorax in the event of a side impact. The Endeavour is also equipped with dual-stage front air bags for driver and passenger. The air bags work in conjunction with three-point safety belts with pre-tensioners and load limiters, another Ford safety distinction.

Active safety features - designed to help the driver avoid an accident - include the Endeavour braking system, which features Anti-lock Braking (ABS) and Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD). The new Ford Endeavour also has Ford's unique Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS), for improved vehicle security. A uniquely coded computer chip is included on the ignition key to ensure the vehicle will not start without the correct key.

A state-of-the-art in-car entertainment and navigation system redefines luxury with a segment first touch screen (7" Inch) satellite navigation system, built-in DVD player which supports all popular file formats, a rear camera and Bluetooth compatible communication system on the Automatic Variant. This unit also has a USB Input.

The new Endeavour also boasts an RDS-capable audio system with 6 CD changer and MP3 capabilities and Aux-in port on the 4x2 variant. This allows occupants to feed connect popular MP3 players, such as the Apple iPod, into the audio system.

The new Ford Endeavour will be available in five exterior colors, including a new Sea Grey colour and Moondust Silver apart from the colour range of Morello, Panther Black and Diamond White, using the innovative 3-Wet high-solids paint process technology.

Source: Ford India

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Suzuki to Introduce GSX-R 1000cc Superbike in India

Suzuki Motorcycle India is planning to enter the new segment of bikes, with entry level motorcycles and is also panning to introduce the new Suzuki GSX-R 1000cc super bike well-known as Gixxer.

The Indian counterpart of Japanese giant Suzuki feels that the entry level motorcycles is the highest selling segment, which includes the bikes in the 75cc to 125cc range. The entry level segment is ruled by the motorcycle company Hero Honda with 80% of the market share. Now, Suzuki India will launch an entry-level motorcycle in the next year to compete with the Hero Honda.

As per the recent updates, the Suzuki has recently invested Rs 150 crore on top of its previous investment for the expansion plans and new launches.

Moreover, the Suzuki is also planning to import its 1000cc GSX-R as completely built units (CBU's). Suzuki already has two other modes running in the segment Hayabusa and Intruder. Suzuki has also increased its production capacity to cope up with the increasing demand of the bikes.

Suzuki has seen a good increase in the sales number as well in comparison to last year sales.

Source: Infibeam.com News

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All New Honda Civic Launched by Honda Cars India

Honda Siel Cars India (HSCI) Ltd., leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, launched the new Honda Civic with aseptically designed new looks.

The new Honda Civic further augments the style quotient of the globally successful and India's most loved LD segment car - the Honda Civic. It is an excellent combination of new-age and sporty design and aggressive appeal together with the cutting-edge technology and refined engine.

The new Honda Civic juxtaposes Honda's advanced technology with striking design. The new Curved 5 Point Metallic Front Grille and restyled Front Sporty Bumper add to a pulsating and aggressive appeal of the car. The introduction of stylized Dark Smokey Headlights & Crystalline Octagonal Tail Lights enhance the contemporary look of the car.

The new Honda Civic comes with more exclusive features that make it an even more desirable sedan. In line with the preferences of the customers, the audio system of the new Civic comes equipped with a USB port together with the CD player. The intelligent fuel economy indicator introduced in the new Honda Civic will enable the customers to achieve the good fuel efficiency.

New Civic will be available in 3 variants - SMT, VMT & VAT. Honda Civic will have an additional color option Polished Metal along with the existing colors available in the range.

The new Civic SMT comes with two tone luxury high quality fabric seats with matching fabric on door panels & armrest. Honda Civic VMT & VAT comes with a steering mounted cruise control system that helps to cruise at the desired speed with one touch operation. It also comes with a new sporty fog light with garnish and newly designed alloy wheel.

Additionally, all the variants will be available in 2 attractive types – Elegance and Inspire.

The 1.8 L i-VTEC engine in the new Honda Civic is the most advanced engine technology available in the segment. It combines Honda's i-VTEC (Intelligent Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control) technology with VTC (Variable Time Control), delivering both powerful performance and superior fuel economy. The i-VTEC regulates the opening of air-fuel intake valves and exhaust valves in accordance with engine speeds. By regulating valve opening to match engine speed, the agile i-VTEC engine adjusts its characteristics to realize both superior power and low fuel consumption. With i-VTEC engine technology, Honda is working to ensure environmental responsibility while delivering driving pleasure.

The ARAI fuel efficiency results of 15.5 km/l for Civic MT reiterates its unmatched fuel economy. In line with Honda's mission to reduce its environment footprint, the new Honda Civic is E10 compatible and has Euro IV emission levels.

Safety of passengers and pedestrians is a top priority for Honda and all safety equipment is standard across all variants. The Honda Civic comes fully loaded with various active and passive safety features including ABS (Anti - Lock braking system) with EBD (Electronic Brake - Force Distribution System) & Brake Assist, Dual SRS airbags and pre-tensioner seat belts. Honda's Advanced Compatibility Engineering Body (ACE) and G-CON (G-Force Control Technology) provide a high integrity survival zone that enhances self-protection and better compatibility in collisions with other vehicles.

Launched in 2006, the Honda Civic redefined the lower D segment of passenger car segment in India. This segment witnessed unprecedented sales soon after the launch of the Honda Civic. HSCI has sold over 42,000 units in just over 3 years. Honda Civic has won 10 automobile awards including the Indian Car of the Year (ICOTY) 2007. It was also winner of the JD Power Initial Quality Study in its very 1st year with the best ever score in the Industry.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Masahiro Takedagawa, President and CEO, Honda Siel Cars India Ltd. said, "The Honda Civic is a segment defining product both in terms of looks and performance. The new Honda Civic carries forward the legacy of the Civic which is already the most refined and advanced car in the segment."

Bookings for the new Honda Civic will start immediately at the company's distribution network of 106 authorised dealership facilities, across the country. This network is likely to go up to 112 facilities by the end of the current financial year.


The all Honda Civic comes with a 2+2 year warranty and 24-hr roadside assistance as standard value for all new Honda Civic buyers.

Source: Honda Siel Cars India (HSCI) Ltd.

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Infibeam.com Launches its Exclusive Gift Voucher

Festival and other occasions that call for celebrations are often complete with gifts. People spread cheer by buying exclusive gifts for their loved ones. Currently there is a growing trend of presenting gift vouchers. The concept is easy to understand. Instead of sending gifts, people opt for gift vouchers redeemable at particular stores or websites. In keeping with the popular trend, Infibeam.com launches an exclusive gift voucher with varying denominations to help the recipients lose themselves in the world of indulgence.

Speaking at the launch Mr. Vishal Mehta, Founder & CEO Infibeam.com, said "Gifting the recipient the gift of choice is an experience worth cherishing. This gave us the inspiration to introduce the gift voucher option". He added "the gift voucher feature is introduced to increase accessibility and flexibility to gifting options".

Keeping the palpable sentiments and freedom of choice in mind, Infibeam.com has introduced the gift voucher, available in denominations of Rs. 500/-, 1000/-, 1500/-, 2000/-, and 2,500/-. Folks can purchase a gift certificate from Infibeam.com and gift it to their near and dear ones. Gifting a gift voucher carries the same emotional value as gifting a real gift and is heartily accepted by one and all. It gives them an opportunity to purchase a product or a service suited to their actual choice or needs. Infibeam gift voucher receivers can simply log on to Infibeam.com and redeem the voucher in the form of purchases for the value of the gift voucher.

Gift certificates make ideal gift options for birthdays, anniversaries, farewell, corporate events, festivals and everal other instances. Embarking on the 'gift of choice' concept, the all new Infibeam.com Gift Voucher is set to add panache to the 'gift shopping' experience.

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Choose a product of your choice and leave the rest to Infibeam.com! Team at Infibeam.com is dedicated to provide you with the lowest prices, best selection, and a really cool experience you will find no where else online.

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New Audi Q7 Luxury SUV Launched in India

- India's most successful performance luxury SUV in an all new avatar
- Greater sporty elegance, added refinement and enhanced multifunctional luxury
- The sporty SUV available with three powerful engines: 3.0 TDI quattro, 3.6 FSI quattro and 4.2 FSI quattro
- Available across all dealerships from 3rd September, 2009 at INR 53,40,000 onwards (ex-showroom Mumbai)

Audi, the German luxury car manufacturer, today announced the launch of the New Audi Q7 - the latest version of largest selling performance luxury SUV in India. The new Audi Q7 is available in three engine options - 3.0 TDI quattro, 3.6 FSI quattro and 4.2 FSI quattro at Audi dealerships across the country from 3rd September 2009.

The Audi Q7 is a sporty, comfortable, high-performance car for leisure and business. It is the large Audi for customers looking for a vehicle that can take them anywhere and is roomy and flexible. And this character is immediately evident in the design: the side view with the low window area, the arched roof line and the tautly curved body surfaces presents a coupe-like silhouette.

"The launch of the new Audi Q7 comes close on the heels of Audi's Centennial Celebration and spells exciting times for Audi India. The Audi Q7 was launched in India in 2006 and has since established itself as the numero uno luxury SUV in the country. The new Audi Q7 is unmatched in terms of style, performance, safety, comfort and driving dynamics providing customers the complete driving experience which Audi is known for.", said Mr. Benoit Tiers, Managing Director, Audi India.

"Audi India achieved a remarkable growth in the first eight months of 2009 by selling 1128 cars (62% growth). The second half of 2009 continues to record impressive sales, August 2009 recording sales of 171 cars (69% growth). With the new Audi Q7, we continue to offer customers products that are progressive, sporty and sophisticated - reflecting the core essence of our brand DNA 'Vorsprung durch Technik'," added Mr. Tiers.

New accents at the front and rear contribute to even more elegant styling and visual impact. New single-frame radiator grill in high gloss black with vertical chrome bars adds robustness to the car in conjunction with new Xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights. The new Audi Q7 also comes with optional high-end headlight version that integrates not only a low beam, high beam, and turning and cornering lights, but for the first time also a special superhighway beam. The restyled tailgate presents a more forceful contour. LEDs are standard equipment in the taillights. An aluminum exterior package adds further highlights to the styling. The S line exterior package is designed for sports-minded customers and is available as an optional equipment.

The Audi Q7 is 5,089 mm long and has a 3,002 mm wheelbase. It provides generous interior comfort, a cargo volume of up to 2,035 liters, and unsurpassed variability. The customer can order an interior with six or seven seats. Many improvements down to the smallest details enhance personal comfort – including interior lights in the door linings, an inlay on the passenger side, and new colors as well as materials. Many operator-control details have been refined and enhanced with chrome elements in the new Audi Q7.

All engines in the Audi Q7 program are powerful and efficient direct-injection versions. Standard equipment includes a six-speed tiptronic that shifts swiftly and smoothly as it transfers the generated power to the quattro permanent all-wheel drive system, which distributes it to the axles with modest emphasis on the rear.

Some of the standard equipment of the new Audi Q7 includes 18-inch wheels and adaptive air suspension that enhances the sporty precision of the car's handling as well as its strong off-road performance. The LEDs as a standard fitment in the taillights adds to the appeal of the SUV.

Enhancements in the front include smaller exterior mirrors, contrasting paint finish for the bumper and main body, an enhanced single-frame radiator grille, restyled bumpers, a newly ribbed designed integrated underbody guard in the center section of the bumper, making it more robust. Additions to the rear of the new Audi Q7 have the bumper with a contrasting paint finish and a restyled tailgate.

The new Audi Q7 is powered by highly efficient direct-injection engines and is available in a 3.0 TDI 176 kW (240 hp), 550 Nm torque option, a 3.6 FSI 206 kW (280 hp), 360 Nm torque option and a 4.2 FSI 257 kW (350 hp), 440 Nm torque option.

The hallmark of all Audi cars is the integration of technology with luxury and the new Audi Q7 is no different. The top-of-the line version of the MMI systems includes a hard disk drive, a single DVD player, and voice control, with the option of including a Bluetooth telephone, an advanced radio tuner, Rear Seat Entertainment Preparation, and the Advanced Sound System from Bang & Olufsen.

The new Audi Q7 range starts at (ex-showroom Mumbai) INR 53,40,000 for the 3.0 TDI quattro, INR 55,20,000 for the 3.6 FSI quattro and Euro 42,696 for the 4.2 FSI quattro (non homologated). The new Audi Q7 is available in an exciting palate of new colors like Ibis White, Teak Brown, Orca Black and Graphite Grey as well as the existing colors which include Deep Black, Bahia Beige, Cobalt Blue, Condor Grey, Ice Silver, Garnet Red and Lava Grey.

The new Audi Q7 will be available along with the entire Audi model range comprising the Audi Q5, the new Audi A6, the Audi A8, the Audi A4, the Audi TT and the super sports car Audi R8 at 12 dealerships across the country in Delhi, Gurgaon, Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata and Kochi.

Source: Audi India

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Tata Motors to Launch New Indigo CS Model Soon

Tata Indica Vista received an overwhelming response and following the amiable response, Tata Motors is all set to launch a limited edition of the new Tata Indigo CS for festival season.

The new Tata Indigo CS will sport brand new headlamps embedded with blinkers and side indicators and powered mirrors on the exteriors. In addition to this, the interiors will feature new wooden finish centre console with leather wrapped steering wheel, revamped door handle caps, sporty pedals and six-powered electric seats. This appealing new edition will be available in new Porcelain White color complemented with dark chrome batching.

What's more, Tata is targeting young professionals and executives who often shop with limited budget but wish to own a good sedan. Tata Indigo CS is a huge hit as it is engineered to benefit from tax exemptions.

Following the launch of the revamped Tata Indigo CS a brand new Tata Indigo Sedan manufactured with the Fiat-Tata joint venture is slated for launch. This would be the Sedan version of Tata Indica vista. The Tata Indigo Vista will be released in the second quarter of the financial year 2009-10.Based in the Indica Vista platform, the Tata Indigo Vista will be manufactured at the new Fiat-Tata joint venture at Ranjangaon in Maharashtra. The sedan will be priced above Rs 5 lakh and is likely to pose competition to Maruti Swift Dzire, Mahindra Renault Logan, Hyundai Accent and Ford Ikon.

By: Amrith K.A.

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class Special Edition Car Launched in India

Mercedes-Benz, German car maker, very famous for luxury cars has launched its Special Edition C-Class model, despite of facing tough competition from its rivals. Mercedes, the name itself is a big Brand to attract people. The latest Special Edition Mercedes-Benz C-Class car will be available in three attractive colors - Red, Black and White in India.

Mercedes-Benz aims to produce only 60 units of this special edition vehicle, so that it will maintain exclusivity of the model. The stunning Special Edition Mercedes-Benz C-Class is priced at Rs. 28.46 lakhs for the petrol version and Rs. 31.30 lakh for diesel version of the model. The models are available at all Mercedes-Benz Dealerships across India.

The first Special Edition Mercedes-Benz C-Class car was bought by golfer Mr. Gaganjeet Bhullar. The car features Avant-garde Designed Front & Rear Bumpers, Avant-garde Grilles, new 17" Alloy Wheels, iPod Connectivity with Media Interface and many more.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class as all its other models has always been a pioneer in technology in luxury car segment. This latest model rules the heart of the young and dynamic personality with sport loving attitude to compliment their high standard lifestyle.

Hmmm! Hearing this aren't you attracted. If yes, rush to buy as there is limited no. of cars for this model.

Source: Infibeam.com News

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