Renault Unveils the Compact Hatchback Renault Pulse Today

Renault Pulse is perhaps the most awaited compact cars in India. The good news is that the hatch, codenamed B58 makes its foray into India today. The Renault Pulse is the third India portfolio model of the French car maker.

Renault marked its reentry in the Indian market with the launch of the premium sedan Fluence, which was followed by luxury compact sports utility vehicle – Renault Koleos. The Renault Pulse will be produced in the same Chennai plant as the Nissan Micra and will be Renault's best selling model in India.

The Renault Pulse will be powered by the K9K engine. The K9K engine is the same 1.5-litre dCi engine as the Logan. It will be based on the V platform that underpins the Nissan Micra hatchback. Interestingly the French carmaker has been on an overdrive with the much in news Fluence and Koleos. The all new hatch is most likely to be Renault's most aggressive car yet, pitting against the best sellers in the market.

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Infibeam Pioneers VIP Bags Online Presence

Infibeam powers the official store of VIP Bags, bringing in a wide range of suitcases, kits & bags, online, making it available to the customers within the country in 2 to 4 days of placing order.

Commenting on getting VIP onboard, Mr. Kartik Jain, Co-founder, Infibeam.com said, "After powering a list of prominent brands and retailers, VIP is a significant implementation on our platform. Their trust reinforces the power & primacy of the platform we have built".

VIP comments on a satisfactory remark of being powered by infibeam, "We chose Infibeam.com for their expertise and leadership position in e-Retailing. We look forward to exciting oppurtunities in the e-commerce space and hope to add other brands of VIP Industries Ltd in due course."

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Maruti Unveils Limited Edition Alto Xplore

Maruti, India's largest small car manufacturer has announced the launch of Alto Explore, a limited edition of its highest selling brand. The all new Alto Explore will be loaded with 10 new features. The launch is timed for the festive season, as families look for exciting offers during Diwali. The new Xplore edition will be available only in the top variants – Alto Lxi and Alto-K10 Vxi.

The Alto Xplore model will be available in 6 Colors in both models and will sport an advanced double-din stereo with USB and Bluetooth. The seats exude Luxury and the car sports new body graphics, body colored bumpers, ORVMs and door handles along with the Sporty Roof Spoiler.

Mr. Shashank Srivastava, Chief General Manager – Marketing, Maruti Suzuki India, said, “Alto has been the favorite hatchback for Indians. With the upcoming festive season, customers look forward for exciting offers. With the introduction of this limited edition we will cater to this need of Alto buyers.”

The Maruti Alto has sold over 1.48 lakh units this financial year. Maruti Suzuki launched Alto-K10 in August 2010 which gave a boost to the sales of India’s best selling model Alto. The car is targeted at wide spectrum of buyers with its low price and high performance criteria. The all new Alto is set top make waves in the auto world. The Diwali offer is surely something to look forward to.

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BMW Mini Cooper to Vroom Into India Next Year

The German luxury car maker BMW is all set to launch its “Mini” brand of cars by next year. The Mini Cooper series of cars will be priced over Rs 25 lakh and will be sold in the Indian market through various showrooms. The company is also looking at setting up a network of 12 dealers for this brand in the coming years. They will be imported in India as completely built units.

Talking to reporters, BMW India President Andreas Schaaf said, "I am pleased to announce that the Mini will be introduced in India in 2012. Currently, the BMW team is evaluating which version to be launched in India from the entire Mini family." While further speaking on the expected pricing of the car, he said, "We have not finalized the price of the car yet, but it is a premium brand and a premium car. Of course, the entry price will be more than Rs 25 lakh."

Commenting on the launch, Mr. Kruger remarked that, “A lot of Indians who have studied abroad are familiar with the brand. They are our potential customers… they perhaps drove the Mini when they were abroad and will miss it when they are back in India. While Mini in the rest of the world is an ageless brand, in India, we think it will have a huge potential for the young people. It can be driven for an evening dinner out or to a sports event or as a city runabout.”

The introductory price of the Mini Cooper shall be Rs. 23 lakhs. The company is looking forward to the launch and is quite optimistic. The manufacturer does not want to meet the same fate as Volkswagen Beetle and Fiat 500, the two premium cars which did not do very well in the Indian market despite their lower pricing.

To begin with, the company will start with two dealerships in the Indian market and one each in Delhi and Mumbai. In the year 2013, about 3 to 4 dealerships will be added to the Mini’s sales network.

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Exclusive Diwali Gift Items Available At Infibeam

Festivals are an integral part of our culture and they chart the spiritual progress of an individual. Diwali- the festival of lights, surpasses religious boundaries and stands as a testimony to the solidarity of the nation. Streets, shops and homes are geared up for the celebration and Infibeam joins in the revelry by introducing a new range of exclusive Diwali gift items coupled with users friendly delivery options.

Speaking on the introduction of new products at the store, Mr. Anish Parikh, VP, Infibeam.com said, "Diwali gifts hold a special meaning for revelers. They exude inimitable panache and a festive aura. Since gifts express unspoken sentiments, we at Infibeam have introduced a wide range of novel Diwali gifts". He added, "The free shipping across India and hassle free delivery options to countries like USA and Canada is bound to receive an overwhelming response".

Diwali heralds the beginning of all things auspicious and business communities get cut off from the rest of the world to lap up the festive spirit. Exchanging gifts and greetings takes the central stage for the celebration. Infibeam.com has a variegated selection of gifts ranging from sweets, mithai, flowers, express diwali gifts, chocolates and combo gifts. Exquisite diyas, candles and lamps along with handcrafted puja thalis and special gifts for occasions like Dhanteras, Laxmi Puja and Bhaidooj are included. Besides, contemporary gifts like gift vouchers and customized gifts make up the miscellany.

The contemporary gifts also make great corporate Diwali gifts making the gifting event all the more special. Gold and silver coins, dry fruit platter, electronics and other home appliances make great corporate Diwali gifts. Besides, the express delivery feature offers quick deliveries on all gifts. Shoppers may additionally avail free shipping across India and to countries like the U.S.A and Canada.

The assorted selection of gifts, great discounts and impressive delivery features are certain to enthrall shoppers. This Diwali light up the gifting occasion with Diwali gifts from Infibeam.com.

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Royal Enfield Launches Classic Chrome, Desert Storm

Royal Enfield has recently launched its two new bikes namely Classic Chrome and Desert Storm. Both these bikes are an upgraded version of Royal Enfield Classic bike. This announcement was done in Mumbai by the company’s CEO Venki Padmanabhan.

The bikes Classic chrome and Desert Storm have laminated sealed air box and aerodynamic fuel system. Royal Enfield has also introduced spark plugs in both their bikes with different heating range .Also as the name suggests ‘storm’ Royal Enfield has designed a 19 inch frontline tyre for high speed.



Royal Enfield Classic chrome comprises of features like mud guard and oval tool box. It has 500cc twin-spark engines and gives a power output of 27.2 bhp. Customers have options to choose from black and maroon colour. Royal Enfield storm is also equipped with 500 cc twin spark engine and is available in earthly sandy colour.

Royal Enfield has done these changes with the intention of adding something out of the ordinary to their product line. The cost of both Royal Enfield classic and Storm is 1.65 lakh and 1.58 lakh respectively. After the survey and feedbacks, Royal Enfield has revamped their Classic bike with new features to enthrall their customers.

However, Royal Enfield exports its motorcycles to more than 40 countries including US, Japan and Britain only 5% is reserved for its export business. Along with the expansion of its product range, the rising demand of Royal Enfield motorcycles has urged the company to set its production unit in Chennai that will get operational by 2013.

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Mahindra XUV500 Launched in India

Adding another feather to its cap after Scorpio, Mahindra has launched XUV500 a premium sports utility vehicle. The Mahindra XUV500 is aimed to be a global SUV, targeting the European, Latin American along with the Indian market.

Mahindra XUV500 has a 2.2-litre mHawk diesel engine that stirs up 140 bhp of horsepower, 330 Nm of torque and has been crossed with a 6-speed manual transmission. The car has the capacity to accelerate from 0 to 60 kmph in approximately 5 seconds. The power machine Mahindra XUV500 claims a fuel economy of up to 15 kmpl.



While offering a rugged and all terrain vehicles, Mahindra XUV500 does not skimp on luxury. It gives a 6-inch touch screen entertainment system that comprises of FM radio, CD player with MP3 compatibility, USB and iPod connectivity. Global positioning system is also an added facility and it also offers ABS and Airbags in all models. The car is available in seven titillating colors and in 4*4 and 4*2 models.

The oomph factor is enhanced with various accessories like LED lamps, twin exhaust, fully automated climate control etc. Mahindra XUV500 is the primary vehicle from its makers to feature a monocoque construction keeping in mind the global market.

Competitive pricing between Rs.10lacs to Rs 13lacs makes Mahindra XUV500 a contender within the premium SUV range of Toyota Fortuners, Chevrolet Captivas, Honda CRV’s etc. Bringing out a stylish and affordable global all terrain vehicle catapults Mahindra & Mahindra into an international league of premium SUVs’.

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Honda Brio Smallest Car Launched in Mumbai

Honda India finally launched its smallest car ‘Brio’ in Mumbai on Tuesday. With Brio being launched, the competition in the high volume compact car segment is set to heat up. Brio is designed and developed by Indian Engineers. It is launched in petrol version. It will be made available in 4 variants – SMT, EMT, S(O)MT, and VMT, and six vibrant colors - Energetic Blue, Rallye Red, Urban Titanium, Alabaster Silver, Taffeta White and Crystal Black Pearl.

It is priced between 4.18 lakhs & 5.14 lakhs (ex showroom Mumbai). In New Delhi Brio’s Price starts with 3.95 lakhs. It gives awesome mileage of 18.4 km per liter. Brio is posed to give tough competition to cars like i10 and Maruti Swift.

Brio is being manufactured at Noida facility and is 80 % localized. Commenting on the launch, HSCI President and CEO Takashi Nagai mentioned, ‘"The Brio is at present about 80% localized and over the next few months, it will reach 90%.” He said, “"With Brio, we will be entering a new segment for the first time in India. It has been designed and developed specially to meet the needs of customers here.”

The booking for Brio will start immediately in 83 cities. Their leadership network is likely to increase with 143 facilities and 91 cities.

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Dhan Dhana Dhan Diwali - Shop Smarter with Lowest Prices Only at Infibeam.com

Infibeam announces the Dhan Dhana Dhan Diwali offers for the ultimate Diwali extravaganza. Discount coupons with special discount codes provide the perfect solution to family shopping. Revelers may spruce up for a never before shopping experience, as Infibeam offers unmatched discounts and freebies.

Commenting on the special Diwali bonanza, Mr. Arun Awasthi, Vice President, Infibeam.Com, said, "Infibeam has always been customer centric. With special focus on guaranteed lowest prices and hassle free shopping, we aim to give our shoppers whopping discounts on a wide selection.” He added, "Special coupon codes for festival discounts will add to the shopping experience".

Diwali, the festival of lights is augmented with special discounts and beguiling offers. The Dhan Dhana Dhan Diwali at Infibeam allows the entire family to be a part of this shopping extravaganza. The discount coupons are a boon to family buying and the special coupon codes may be redeemed between 8pm and 8am. The discounts will vary from 5% to 20% and are applicable on a wide selection including home appliances, electronics, apparel, gifts and many more.

So this Diwali, bring home the best at no extra costs. Get lucrative deals, free gifts and more at Infibeam.com and usher in the good times.

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