General Motors India's small car Chevrolet Spark will soon be launched in the electric version on Indian roads. Chevrolet India has forayed into a technology tie-up with Reva Electric Car Company. The main aim is to produce green cars and the Bangalore based Reva is set to assist in the endeavor.
General Motors India, Vice President P Balendran said "While Reva will provide the technology, GM will do the engineering and manufacturing of the green cars." The D-segment sedan 'Chevrolet Cruze' was launched here on Tuesday and talking about the sales, Mr. Ankush Arora, vice-president (sales, marketing and aftersales), GM India, said "The D-segment car market in India was currently pegged at 4,000 units a month, which was expected to grow at 10-12 per cent next year". He added "We expect to sell 800 units of Cruze a month to start with and take the number to 2,500 by the end of this calendar year." He said the company had received 1,200 bookings for Chevroler Cruze in the last 15 days, of which close to 65 are from Hyderabad.
At its Halol (Gujarat) and Talegaon (Maharashtra) manufacturing plants, Chevrolet India plans to export 20 per cent of the production starting 2011. The two facilities have a capacity of 225,000 units a year. The company is also setting up a new line with a 160,000-unit per year capacity at Talegaon in order to manufacture petrol and diesel engines, which will go on stream towards the end of next year.
Cars from Reva never became hugely popular in India due to the high prices and the fact that the initial version of the car suffered from low build quality. Government subsidies were non existent and the car suffered from limited range and it was powered by the lead acid battery. But the newer versions namely NXR and NXG will change the perception as the car will escalate to improved battery technology.
The technology tie-up between General Motors and Reva is certainly going to yield positive results as the product is slated to be India's first real electric car.
By: Amrith K.A.
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Thursday, October 29, 2009
Chevrolet Spark Electra to Hit Indian Roads Soon
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
New Maruti SX4 Automatic Car Launched in India
Maruti Suzuki, the largest car manufacturer in the country, today launched the new Maruti SX4 sedan with an engine powered by advanced VVT technology. Maruti India has also introduced a 4-speed automatic transmission variant of the new Maruti SX4.
The environment friendly new Maruti SX4 is amongst the first A-3 segment sedans to be BSIV compliant in the country. BSIV regulations are scheduled to be introduced in the country in April 2010. The new SX4 comes with a brand-new sporty honeycomb grille and 10-spoke 16 inch alloy wheels and dual tones interiors and plush upholstery.
Announcing the new Maruti SX4, Mr. Mayank Pareek, Executive Officer (Marketing & Sales) said, "The new SX4 is set to raise its own benchmark in luxury segment, even further. The car's distinctive stance and style profile is characteristic of today's modern sedans. With a VVT engine, it is all set to send the adrenalin pumping while caring for the environment. The 4-speed automatic transmission addresses the needs of today's cosmopolitan customers for convenience in the stop-start city traffic conditions. The new SX4 with a range of contemporary features is sure to win many a hearts."
The VVT or Variable Valve Timing allows the timing of the intake valve to be changed while the engine is in operation, thereby ensuring that there is never a shortage or wastage of power. This leads to improved engine efficiency, optimized fuel consumption and lesser carbon emissions. With the advanced VVT technology, the car starts, accelerates and climbs steep slopes better. In essence, the technology is an intelligent system leading to a smoother, more luxurious drive and better mileage.
With a more efficient engine, the new Maruti SX4 has ARAI certified mileage of 15.6 km per litre of petrol. The superior technology engine helps the SX4's four-valve, 1.6 litre engine produce a maximum power of 104.68ps @5600 rpm. The engine also has a high torque of 145Nm @4100 rpm.
Automatic Tansmission:
The 4-speed automatic transmission makes the city drive much easier. A slick shift allows easy down-shift and effortless up-shift to ensure a smooth and sporty drive. The instrument cluster incorporates an electronic display to highlight the engaged gear.
A cluster of computer controlled sensors constantly manage the throttle input and optimize the engine response accordingly, thus requiring no changing of gears. The overdrive mode in the Automatic Transmission provides additional power on the tap, whenever needed.
When the Maruti SX4 sedan was launched in May 2007, Maruti Suzuki was the first automobile company to introduce class leading premium features such as air-bags, steering-mounted audio controls, auto climate control, glass antennae and many others in an A3 segment car for customer benefit. The tradition continues in the new SX4 with the company bringing in advanced VVT technology, which has so far been used only in the luxury SUV, Suzuki Grand Vitara.
The interiors have been stylized in new two-tone beige colours to define calmness and luxury within the vehicle. The steering mounted controls are illuminated for easier usage at night, while there is a new provision of USB connectivity on the dashboard.
In addition auto climate control system, and windshield antenna, the new Maruti SX4 sedan also offers illuminated key insert and variable instrument illumination.
The new Maruti SX4 is available in 2 transmission - Manual and Automatic. While Manual Transmission has two variants VXi and ZXi, the Automatic Transmission is available in ZXi variant with optional leather upholstery. The ZXi variant also comes with safety features like ABS, EDB, Dual SRS airbags.
The Maruti SX4 sedan is the tallest, widest car in its class. It also has the largest fuel tank capacity at 50 litres. It comes with the widest tyres and a boot space of 505 liters. The ground clearance of the new SX4 sedan is 190mm, the highest in the A3 segment.
The Maruti SX4 is being manufactured at the state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at Manesar.
New Maruti SX4 Colors:
The SX4 now comes in an array of seven vibrant metallic colours including 2 new ones:
- Azure Grey
- Pearl Arctic White
- FRENCH ÉCLAIR*
- OYSTER BLUE*
- Clear Beige
- Silky Silver
- Midnight Black
New Maruti SX4 Price:
Prices of Maruti Suzuki new SX4 in New Delhi are:
New SX4 (BS4 compliant) | Ex-Showroom Price (Rs lakh) | ||
| Model / Variant | Transmission | City | |
| SX4 VXi | Manual | | 6.68 |
| SX4 ZXi | Manual | | 7.37 |
| SX4 ZXi (Leather) | Manual | | 7.71 |
| SX4 ZXi | 4-speed Automatic | | 8.02 |
| SX4 ZXi (Leather) | 4-Speed Automatic | | 8.36 |
Courtesy: Maruti Suzuki India Limited
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Monday, October 26, 2009
New Infibeam UI Lends More Browsing Convenience
The leading shopping portal Infibeam.com has recently revamped its User Interface (UI), giving the store front a slick and sophisticated look. This new look store will give customers more effortlessness and comfort to browse the store and provide them with greater convenience of enjoying their shopping experience online.
Speaking about the latest User Interface, Mr. Vishal Mehta, Founder and CEO, Infibeam.com said "The new User Interface has been specifically designed for user comfort and effortlessness for even those people with lesser familiarity of shopping online. Our technological expertise and prior experience has led us to design a simple yet powerful sophisticated interface that will translate into maximum benefits for our customers."
Infibeam.com has the widest range of products such as books, gifts, electronics, mobile phones, automobiles, toys & games, movies, watches and others. Infibeam.com is positive that new change will boost customer confidence besides the assurance of the best customer service and the latest products on the internet. The launching of the new UI is in line with the continuous innovation and development practices at Infibeam.
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About Infibeam.com
Infibeam.com owns and operates an e-commerce retail portal www.infibeam.com as well as personalized gifts portal www.picsquare.com. The company also provides e-commerce and interactive marketing services to brands, retailers and media companies in India and internationally.
The company's technology services include e-commerce engine with a set of configurable features and functions that enables Web store functionality, such as shopping cart, product presentation, and merchandising. It also offers a wide range of Web store management tools along with a host of services such as fulfillment, customer care, interactive marketing, and online advertising and design. Infibeam.com was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Toyota Unveils Prius: Small Car in India Early Next Year
The world's largest car maker Toyota has announced plans to launch hybrid car 'Prius' in India early next year.
Talking to a group of visiting Indian journalists in Tokyo, Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) Vice-Chairman Kazuo Okamoto said "We will be introducing our hybrid car (in India) sometime in the beginning of next year and it will be Prius." He added "We are not at all thinking about a hybrid small car right now. However, in future it is possible but nothing has been decided". He also said that there were no plans to bring in a hybrid small car but Toyota is planning to launch a small car in the Indian market in 2011. "Technically, the new small car platform is capable of being used for a hybrid version. But there are no specific plans for it currently," he said.
Mr. Okamoto confirmed that at this moment, the new small car being developed by Toyota for emerging markets like India would be the cheapest-ever made by the Japanese company and though efforts are on to reduce costs of future models, Toyota is unlikely to consider making an ultra low-cost passenger car on the lines of the Tata Nano or the proposed car by Bajaj-Renault.
Toyota Prius is the highest selling hybrid model of TMC with a growing global sale of over 1.4 million units since the year 2000. The company's foray into hybrid vehicle segment in 1997 and in August this year, surpassed the two million mark in overall global sales.
TMC's Project General Manager (Research and Development Management Division) Yutaka Matsumoto mentioned that the company is working on a number of models like bio-fuel, natural gas and hydrogen vehicles as part of its global strategy with an aim to grow in the alternative technology market. The company would start leasing out 500 units of Prius with lithium-ion battery in Japan, US and the other European Union countries.
"Pricing is very important. Toyota is looking very positively with this small car to mark a strong presence in the country," Noritake said. In order to reduce cost of production, he said the company is looking at sharing components from other models with the proposed compact car.
"It is very important to reduce the cost. Commonalisation of components of various models is helpful and now we are assessing this aspect," he said, adding that a major portion of the components will be sourced locally. "But we are also considering to supply parts from the ASEAN countries such as Thailand and Indonesia to bring down the cost of the car," he said.
By: Amrith K.A.
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Tuesday, October 20, 2009
New Version of Hero Honda Splendor & Hunk Launched
In a bid to cash in on the ongoing festive season, Hero Honda has announced new versions of its two new bikes Hero Honda Splendor + & Hero Honda Hunk. These are refurbished models with minor cosmetic updates for the festive season.
Talking about the new launches, Hero Honda Senior Vice President (Marketing and Sales) Anil Dua said "Hero Honda has always believed in bringing added cheer to its customers during the festival season. Now with the introduction of the new Hunk and the special edition Splendor+ our customers are going to have an exciting festival season." He added "The company has brought out the special edition of the 100cc Splendor+ to commemorate the bikes' cumulative sales figure of one crore."
New Hero Honda Hunk:
Hero Honda Hunk is designed to ignite the imagination of the youth. The all new Hero Honda Hunk boasts of special macho ebony grey color treatment on the rear grip, side cover, pillion step holder & handle bar. The Hero Honda Hunk has a new saree guard, body colored mirrors, bright red rear shock spring and bull insignia on the tank. It also features a powerful 150cc engine with 14.4 Ps @ 8500 rpm and torque of 12.80 N-m @ 6500 rpm. Besides the macho ebony-grey, the new Hero Honda Hunk is also available in popular candy blazing red, panther black, force silver and fiery sports red. The high end refurbished Hero Honda Hunk will be available for Rs 56,675 (ex-showroom Delhi).
New Hero Honda Splendor:
The all new Hero Honda Splendor + gets new graphics scheme akin to Hero Honda tradition with black powder coating on the alloy wheels, saree guard and front fork legs. The bike has a 1 crore special edition decal on the side panel. Gold color treatment for Hero Honda Splendor+ emblem on side cover and Hero Honda logo on fuel tank enhances the exteriors. The special edition of the flagship Hero Honda Splendor + will be priced at Rs 40,000 (ex-showroom Delhi).
By: Amrith K.A.
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Thursday, October 15, 2009
New Tata Indigo MANZA Launched at Rs 5 Lakh
Tata Motors launched its new generation sedan, the Tata Indigo MANZA. Built on its new car platform, the Tata Indigo MANZA succeeds the highly successful Tata Indigo, which became a best-seller in the very first year of its launch in 2003 and has since then sold close to 275,000 nos of the range.
Speaking on the occasion of the launch, Mr. Ratan N. Tata, Chairman, Tata Sons and Tata Motors, said, "The Indigo Manza is a modern, contemporary sedan on a new car platform that has the potential to emerge as a class leader."
The Tata Indigo MANZA is an altogether new car. A complete new body on a new platform houses an all new interior and makes a bold styling statement. With a length of over 4.4m, a width of 1.7m, and a wheel base of 2,520mm, the sedan has grown in size and thus in interior space. The front wraparound three barreled headlamps - one of the most striking headlamp units on any car in India - add to the linearity while giving the Tata Indigo MANZA a feline aggressive appearance. The large 15" wheels, ensconced in their flared arches, give it a higher and more commanding stance. The chrome inserts on the rub rails and outer door handles add that touch of class. The new rear monolithic angular shaped tail lamps give the profile an unmistakable noticeability for following cars. The trunk has a capacity of 460 litres to meet every need of travel.
The Tata Indigo MANZA is designed to offer the very best in comfort, both for the driver and passengers, compared to any other car in its category. The spacious right inclination rear seats with a centre armrest, allow one to sit back and relax, in a living room like comfort and ambience. The interiors exude a fine blend of technology and luxury. The rich two tone fabric endows the cabin with a warm feel. The tilt adjustable power steering with a height adjustable driver seat allows a comfortable driving posture. The car comes equipped with electronically adjustable and controlled Outer Rear View Mirrors. The driver information system on top of the central console provides information on fuel consumption and ambient temperature, while the sporty instrument cluster shrouded in the swoop of the soft-feel dashboard completes the styling statement. A 2 DIN Music System offers connectivity with a USB port and Bluetooth connectivity through the Blue5, a feature not even available in premium cars. The audio controls of the music system are mounted on the steering wheel, for ease of access while driving.
The safety features in the Tata Indigo MANZA include a collapsible steering column, Anti-lock Braking System and Dual Frontal Airbags amongst others. Instead of the usual red line on the tachometer, the Critical Rev Indicator needle turns red when the engine crosses a critical RPM. The engine immobilizer and the central locking feature are conveniences for additional security.
The drive refinement of the Tata Indigo MANZA stems from the internationally-acclaimed 90 hp Quadrajet Diesel and Safire Petrol engines, sourced from Fiat. The petrol engines are configured using a Continuous Variable Cam Phaser, which smartly adjusts valve timings and intervals for power delivery. In addition, the electronically controlled Intelligent Port Resizer (IPR) function in the Safire engine delivers a perfect balance of power and economy. The Quadrajet diesel engine features a Variable Geometry Turbocharger for smoother running and an aluminum bedplate along with superior insulation that reduces NVH levels while delivering a superior power to weight ratio. The Drive by Wire technology virtually eliminates all "throttle lag" leading to a faster, smoother response.
The Quadra jet diesel is certified by the ARAI to give a mileage of 21.02 kms to a litre, while the Safire Petrol is certified for a mileage of 14.5 kms to a litre.
The car comes with a warranty of 2 Years/75,000 kms, amongst the best in the industry, and will be available in a range of 7 colours through 224 dealerships with 493 sales points across 401 towns in the country. The car is priced at Rs. 4.8 lakhs ex-showroom Delhi for the petrol Safire for the base Aqua version going upto Rs. 6.75 lakhs ex-showroom Delhi for the highest Aura+ version of the Quadrajet diesel.
A rationalised portfolio of the existing Tata Indigo range - the Tata Indigo CS, Tata Indigo XL and the Tata Indigo Marina - will continue to exist. Between the existing Tata Indigo range and the new Tata Indigo MANZA range, customers will have a choice at every step of the Rs. 3.73 lakhs– Rs. 6.75 lakhs price range.
Source: Tata Motors
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Bajaj Kawasaki Ninja 250R Bike Launched in India
The Bajaj Auto stable has launched one of the most advanced super sport bike in its category – the Kawasaki Ninja 250R in the auto market. This Kawasaki Ninja 250R bike is made by the Japanese company Kawasaki Heavy Industries and will be imported into India as completely knocked-down units from Thailand.
After assembly at the Baja Auto's Chakan plant, they will be retailed exclusively through its 25 pro-biking showrooms spread across 22 cities in India. Kawasaki Ninja 250R bikes will be made available in the next three weeks. While the pro-biking showrooms would provide the related service in India, spares would be imported from Thailand and Japan.
According to Mr. Eric Vas, President, New Projects, the company would unveil the 2010 edition first and it had already assembled 60 of these by this time. He further said that the company expected to sell around 1,000 units of the Kawasaki Ninja 250R within a year. He further mentioned that more Kawasaki products would be introduced as time passed by.
The Bajaj Kawasaki Ninja 250R is available in racing green and black and is a four stroke liquid cooled motorcycle. It is currently priced at INR 2,69,970 (ex-showroom price) in Delhi, while it is pegged at Rs. 2,69,580 in Chennai. The vehicle is powered by a 249 cc four stroke engine that produces a maximum power of 33 PS. With its liquid cooled parallel twin DOHC engine, it delivers a maximum fuel consumption of 42.5 kilometres per litre.
Kawasaki Ninja 250R bike is an addition to the regular line-up of Bajaj Avenger DTS-i and the flagship motorcycle Pulsar 220 DTS-i. Currently, the price of the Kawasaki Ninja 250R is around 2.69 lakhs. At present, the company expects to sell nearly 1,000 units of the super bike by the end of this year.
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BMW X6 - First Sports Activity Coupe Launched in Jaipur
The BMW X6, which is cited as the world's first sports activity coupe is now launched in Jaipur. This event took place as BMW simultaneously launched its 16th dealership - Sanghi Motors in the country.
A press release issued by the company states that the newly launched coupe was largely inspired by the elegance possessed by a large BMW coupe and the powerful stature and flexibility of a sporting vehicle. According to Peter Kronshab, president BMW India, the BMW X6 displays a very high degree of incomparability in all situations despite the varied road and surface conditions it encounters.
The vehicle is all geared up for top performance having been equipped with BMW performance dynamics control. This model surpasses all previous limits especially driving dynamics with the amalgamation of the best features of two superior BMW models.
The BMW X6 will most likely be available in two variants - the first will be the petrol version X6 xDrive 50i and the diesel version xDrive 30d (diesel). These will be available as completely built units (CBUs).
The ex-showroom prices of BMW X6 variants will be Rs 82,90,000 for the BMW X6 xDrive50i and Rs. 65,90,000 for the BMW X6 xDrive 30d. These prices do not include charges like RTO Registration, taxes, insurance, handling charges, octroi, entry tax and others. However, these prices are inclusive of 12.5 percent VAT.
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Ultra Fun & Ultra Shakti Scooters Launched in India
The prominent electric scooter company Ultra Motor India has launched two electric scooters called Ultra Fun and Ultra Shakti. These have been designed by an international team of engineers and designers.
The Ultra Shakti is a low speed electric-driven two wheeler powered by a 250W geared motor. It is specifically designed for hill terrains and can climb gradients easily. This vehicle is available in two colours - red and black. Currently, the price of this vehicle is Rs 29,900 ex-showroom Delhi.
The Ultra Fun is also a low speed two-wheeler that is fitted with a 250 W motor. Built on the 'Velociti' platform, it is quite simple to ride due to its various features like height, weight, and size. This bike is expected to be very popular with school going children and women. It is also available in red and silver colours and later on, the bike will be available in metallic purple colour as well.
There is no need of a driver’s license for these bikes. Simply charge the ultra electric bike and ride the bike to your destination. The CEO of Ultra Motor Company India announced "Ultra Fun and Ultra Shakti are clean, gasoline-free transportation alternatives for the thousands of short trips Indians take every day. Together with comfort and style, Ultra Shakti and Ultra Fun will offer great performance, reliability and after sales service to our customers. The launch of these two models is in continuation of our vision of creating a new transportation movement, transforming how we go places."
The company has a strong retail network that covers over 176 exclusive dealerships that cover 17 states across the country. These dealerships are spread over 130 important cities in the country.
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Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Chevrolet Cruze Sedan Launched in India
General Motors India launched the Chevrolet Cruze at a glittering ceremony in New Delhi. The all-new sedan with coupe-like design proportions, comfortable interiors and class leading features will be on sale from today. Chevrolet Cruze will be offered in two variants - LT & LTZ in six exciting colors of manual transmission.
"Chevrolet has become a driving force in India's vehicle market," said Mr. Karl Slym, President and Managing Director, GM India. "The Cruze has been receiving rave reviews since its recent debut in some other markets. The auto Journalists in India who had test driven the vehicle for their technical auto magazines and previews on TV channels have rated it as the best in its segment for its unique product attributes. It builds on the reputation of the brand for attractive design, great performance and outstanding fuel economy in the D-segment. We expect it to perform well against established D-segment players", he further added.
The Chevrolet Cruze is the result of a development process that fully harnessed General Motors' expertise. It is the first of a new family of global products from GM that delivers world class quality. It is also one of the key drivers of the global expansion of Chevrolet. Following its market introduction recently, the Chevrolet Cruze is being rolled out in many countries around the globe. It is backed by the highest scores in major crash safety ratings. The Chevrolet Cruze received the maximum five-star China New Car Assessment Program (CNCAP) rating, while its sibling, the Holden Cruze, received the maximum five-star Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) rating, which is the highest score for any vehicles in its segment.
"The Cruze is all about value, refinement and power-packed diesel performance combined with an array of unique features. When you add it all up, the Cruze offers everything any discerning Indian car buyer could want in a Sedan at a price point that represents uncontestable value for money. This is a vehicle that we expect to be an instant hit!" Mr. Slym further stated.
He also added "GM's investment in manufacturing the Cruze in India is a demonstration of our sustained commitment to making Chevrolet the most admired and preferred vehicle brand in this country. We believe this vehicle is the right product for India because of the unique product features and fine tuning that were carried out to meet the requirements of our consumer, climatic and driving conditions. As a result, we expect the Chevrolet Cruze to set new benchmarks in its segment. By introducing products like Cruze with class leading features, we look forward to continue building on the brand's success nationwide."
To enhance the customer experience, we have further expanded our network. As on today, General Motors India has 195 sales points and 198 authorised service outlets across the country. We intend to take it to 250 sales points and an equal number of authorized service outlets by the close of this financial year. In addition, we have also set up 4 parts distribution centres at Talegaon, Halol, Chennai and Delhi to ensure easy availability of parts.
The unveiling of the Chevrolet Cruze follows GM India's launches of Chevrolet Captiva AT and Chevrolet Spark LPG this year.
Source: General Motors India
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Saturday, October 10, 2009
100% Cash Back Offer on '2 States' from Infibeam.com
The online shopping site Infibeam.com has included the just launched Chetan Bhagat book '2 States: The Story of My Marriage' in its books store. Chetan Bhagat is the author of popular and accepted novels like One Night at the Call Centre, Five Point Someone, and Three Mistakes of My Life.
'2 States: The Story of My Marriage' is Chetan Bhagat's fourth Novel, which is about the generally awkward situation that people in love have to face from their families in India while opting for a love marriage. The novel is about how different cultural traditions become obstacles that need to be crossed before a love affair can culminate into a successful marriage.
"Chetan Bhagat is amongst India's best-loved authors and we feel delighted to release his fourth novel on our website. Infibeam.com feels thrilled in promoting Chetan Bhagat books, as he is the one author who is loved for his simple language and flowing story line. For the benefit of our online shoppers, we are currently offering a 100% cash back offer, which means that they will get the book for free." says Vishal Mehta, Founder & CEO of Infibeam.com.
Chetan Bhagat's novel is about two fictitious characters Krish and Ananya who hail from Punjab and Tamil Nadu respectively, and are deeply in love with each other. Their plans to get married are initially met with stiff resistance from their parents and both face a tough time convincing their parents to get married eventually.
The author draws from his own experience about marriage as he is a Punjabi hailing from Delhi and his wife Anusha is a Tamilian. They both met at IIM Ahmedabad and fell in love. Given their different backgrounds, both had a tough time in convincing their parents before they could finally get married.
The book is a witty account on love marriages Indian style, while the book title brings to mind the discomfited situation that two individuals in love hailing from two different states face on their way to marriage. The varied cultural backgrounds get them into a situation where their families must come on common ground before their betrothal can be decided. '2 States' is about the hindrances and cultural shocks that inter community marriages can expose, all packed in an ideal style and humorous manner.
Infibeam.com is pompous to release this book with a 100% cash back offer with free shipping in India, which means that the book is free of cost to the buyer. Chetan Bhagat impresses every one with his originality and remarkable content that is hard to escape attention.
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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, 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.
Friday, October 9, 2009
Tata Motors to Launch All New Tata Manza on 14 October
Tata Motors is set to launch an upgrade version of Tata Indica Vista, the exclusive new Tata Indigo Vista also known as Tata Manza, this October. The all new car will be based on the same platform as Tata Indica Vista and will be positioned as the new generation car.
Tata Manza will be launched by Tata Motors Chairman, Ratan Tata at a ceremony in Mumbai on the 14th October. Tata Manza is a three box car which will have roomy interiors and a larger boot as compared to the older Tata Indigo. The trimmings and fabric will be of superior quality unlike its hatch back cousin.
The other features of Tata Indigo Vista will include mounted audio controls and project headlamps to physically differentiate the car from the Tata Indica Vista. The Tata Manza will be a very high value for money car, akin to other cars from the Tata stables. This one would be equipped with new equipments as well. The company also launched a new version of Indica Vista called Tata Indica Vista Ignis, which is the fourth version of the Tata Indica.
Tata Manza will be available for around Rs 5, 50,000 for the petrol version while the diesel version would be priced at Rs 7,50,000. The news doing the rounds is that there are chances for Tata to launch Indigo'’s fourth version like the Ignis. The Manza will be positioned to give tough competition to the Maruti Swift Dzire and Mahindra Renault Logan.
There are various promotional activities accompanying the launch of the car. The tease website allows users to participate and the winner gets to drive the Tata Manza for one full day. If you are considering a festival automobile purchase then you have one more option to choose from.
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Mercedes-Benz Launches Ninth Generation E-Class in India
Mercedes-Benz has announced the launch of the ninth generation of its iconic sedan and global favorite; the classy and sleek Mercedes-Benz E-class.
Mercedes-Benz E-class is equipped with a 3.5 liter V6 engine and it has been introduced in the top-of-line avant-garde styling. It impressively symbolizes the persistence of the success story which is unparalleled in the luxury class car segment. Mercedes-Benz E-class has over 10,000 customers in India thus making it one of the most popular luxury sedans in the country.
Speaking at the launch, Dr. Wilfried Aulbur, MD and CEO of India commented, "The all-new E-Class is the perfect embodiment of the brand's core values that is rooted in timeless design, craftsmanship and innovation. This outstanding product- the ninth generation E-Class displays outstanding driving dynamics that represents our cumulative experience garnered over 123 years of automotive leadership." He added "We hope that the E-Class will take a sizeable marketshare in the luxury car segment in the Western region."
The car also sports a new tagline 'engineered around you'. It sports the highly acclaimed twin-headlamp face and distinctive bold lines that exhibit an individual, sophisticated and zealous character. Mercedes-Benz and its ninth-generation iconic sedan Mercedes E-class, has a host of technical innovations in Mumbai, although it was assembled at the German luxury carmaker's Pune plant. It will be available at the 45 showrooms across India. The luxury car segment is developing real fast and the company is targeting the developing hub. Mercedes–Benz E-class would be available for Rs 45,89,206 in Mumbai, Rs 46,94,062 in Chennai, Rs 47,02,499 in Kolkata, Rs 46,97,999 in Delhi and Rs 46,89,562 in Bangalore.
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Thursday, October 8, 2009
Hero Honda Launches New Karizma ZMR at Rs 91000
Hero Honda launches the all new Hero Honda Karizma ZMR Fi technology. The new Karizma ZMR is not just another upgrade but there are quite a few changes in its exteriors and designs with minor changes in the engine.
Besides, on the features front, the new bike sports a clip-on handlebars and an improved digital speedo-tacho unit. Hero Honda Karizma ZMR seems well kitted for its price, but the competition seems to have a head start especially in terms of technology and outright performance. Hero Honda Karizma ZMR will be available with new graphics and re-profiled body work. The Hero Honda Karizma ZMR Fi will be available in colors like Diamond White, Deep Red, Sapphire Blue & Midnight Black.
Hero Honda Karizma ZMR has retained most of the features like the 223cc engine but gets itself a fuel injection technology which increases the power by 16.8PS to 17.6PS. It incorporates fuel-injection which has replaced the carburetor. It looks like Hero Honda is inspired by its competitors; and gone ahead with the incorporation of an oil cooler which might remove some of the heat, off the air-cooled engine. It has a redesigned rear quarter panel and an all new LED tail lamp that makes up the external design changes in the new bike. The bike looks classy with a gold colored engine with front forks and iGRS; carried forward from the hunk.
Hero Honda has assured that the bike is not merely a cosmetic upgrade; nevertheless the upbeat changes in the exterior and designs will establish the bike as an all new bike. Hero Honda Karizma ZMR features a full fairing that covers the entire engine to pronounce the big-bike feel. It has been redesigned especially in the rear quarter panels with the new LED tail lamp which enhances the new look.
New Hero Honda Karizma ZMR will be available for Rs 91,000 ex-showroom; Delhi and its main competitors would be Bajaj Pulsar 220 DTSi and the Yamaha YZF-R15.
By: Amrith K.A.
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Ultimate Aero: World's Fastest Car Coming to India
The world's fastest car Ultimate Aero is going to be launched in India soon. All of you are thinking what the World's fastest car doing in India. Especially where roads are not so good and traffic is terrifying. The car drives at half the speed of a jetliner cruising at 30,000 ft.
Now, imagine the so fast a car on the street on Mumbai, where Cars and taxis are now zipping through town at a breakneck speed of 15km (9 miles) per hour, according to Bombay First, an advocacy group that still uses the city's old name! Yes imagination also shows the loss of money.
Hmmm, the car is priced at over Rs 6 crore making it the costliest car sold in the country. The Mercedes-Benz Maybach, currently the costliest car sold in India, is priced around Rs 5 crore. The car is priced so high due to its high import duty of 100%.
The car will be available in Ammchi Mumbai first and than in Delhi. The idea is not so good but yes, even after so bad roads and so much traffic still there are people who love fastest vehicles. There are bikes and cars sold which drive much faster on roads than what it's capable of. Hope even this car will run, no sorry fly on Indian roads soon!
This fastest car is made by the US-based Shelby Super Car (SSC), who did not repied to email when asked in email about its India plans. After the US and Russia, India will be the third market where the car, with a recorded speed of 413 kilometres per hour (257 mph), is sold.
Source: Infibeam.com News
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Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Chevrolet Cruze to be Launch on 12th October in India
The premium sedan from Chevrolet Company, Chevrolet Cruze is set to launch in India on 12th October. The car will give a tough competition to Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla Altis.This new Chevrolet Cruze car is meant for the city roads and highways in India. The car comes with 2.0-litre diesel engine producing 150 bhp and also with 1.8-litre petrol engine producing 130 HP. The diesel variant is expected to be more powerful than the petrol one.
The 138 bhp Honda Civic is already doing well and therefore the petrol variant of Cruze is expected to be more than it, to give a tough competition.
Though there are some negative points as well being a car rather than SUV, but still Cruze was not exactly a failure on the paddy test. The overall package came out to be successful.
Chevrolet Cruze will launch with the price tag of Rs. 12 to 14 lakh for both manual and automatic transmission options. The car will be available in blue, red, white, grey and silver colors.Source: Infibeam.com News
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Friday, October 2, 2009
Porsche Panamera Launched in India in 3 Variants
Porsche India has bought its most awaited car Porsche Panamera on 1st of October on Indian roads. The Porsche Panamera is launched in Mumbai first at the Porsche Centre at a press event, by its official importer for India, Precision Cars India.
The first four door sedan by the company is available in three different variants S, 4S and the Turbo. The Panamera S and 4S are powered by a 395bhp 4.8-litre V8 engine and the Turbo variant has 493bhp 4.8-litre V8 twin turbo engine.
Porsche has maintained its trademark styling with this four-seater car. The unmistakable headlamp shape and arrangement, along with the typical 911-style curvaceous tail is all present on this car. The car though has front-engine configuration similar to their Cayenne SUV.
Porsche has plans of developing the hybrid variant of the Porsche Panamera which will be powered with a 3.6-litre V6 engine and a 34kW electric motor which powers the Cayenne hybrid. The car once produced may reach to India also.
Packed with a wide range of innovative technologies including five world firsts in motoring, the Porsche Panamera combines the looks of a coupe, the opulence of a luxury car, four-seater space and Porsche's distinctive driving dynamics.
The local provider, Precision Cars India is already booked for 13 Panamera and is expecting 50 total units to be sold over the next year. The car is one of the best performance cars with maximum fuel efficiency.
A top company official said that the Precision Cars, the official importer of Porsche in India, is planning to increase its dealer network from the current two to six during the next year.
Precision Cars' Managing Director Rod Wallace told reporters, "We are expanding our dealer network and want to have a presence in six cities in 2010." He added, "We have signed contracts with dealers in Hyderabad, Kochi and Chennai. These cities would have their local Porsche centres in this calendar year".
The Porsche Panamera S will be available in India with a price tag of Rs. 14,436,000 (ex-showroom, India except Delhi, includes VAT and import duties) and Porsche Panamera 4S and Porsche Panamera Turbo for Rs. 14,983,000 (ex-showroom, India except Delhi, includes VAT and import duties) and Rs. 20,558,000 (ex-showroom, India except Delhi, includes VAT and import duties) respectively.
Source: Infibeam.com News
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