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Chevrolet Cruze global sales pass 270000
Cruze is currently available in more than 60 countries, with China, Russia, Mexico, India and Spain as the top five sales markets. Including Holden and Daewoo versions sold in Australia and South Korea, total sales exceed 340,000 vehicles across five continents.
Audi records first-half operating profit of over EUR 1.3 billion
The Audi Group clearly benefited from the worldwide recovery in demand and its attractive model range. In the first six months of the fiscal year, deliveries by the Audi brand rose to a new record high of 554,939 (465,804) cars. 
Boost Mobile Introduces Motorola Rambler and Bali
The Rambler enhances the text messaging experience with an easy-to-use full QWERTY keypad integrated into a compact flip phone design. Built with texting in mind, the Rambler is a perfect handset to pair with the Boost Mobile $50 Monthly Unlimited plan, which includes nationwide unlimited voice, text messaging, Web, e-mail, calls to 411, and instant messaging without an annual contract.
Simmtronics rolla out new range of slim desktop PCs with unique design
Simmtronics Semiconductors has announced the roll out of its new range of slim desktop PCs with unique design. The new range is available in two flavors: SDC 2711S and SCD 2911S. The eye catching desktop PC range comes with 15.6, 18.5 and 20-inch LCD monitor options. In addition, SDC 2711S comes with a three year warranty and SCD 2911S with a three year onsite warranty.
Rolls-Royce, HAL finalise £200 million contract for Hawk AJT engines
The Rolls-Royce engine contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is worth up to £200 million and includes the first Adour engines for the Indian Navy, which will operate 17 of the aircraft. The BAE Systems Hawk will be powered by the Mk871 variant of the Adour which will be assembled in Bangalore, India, in partnership with HAL.
Apple Unveils New 27-inch LED Cinema Display
Apple unveiled a new 27-inch LED Cinema Display with stunning 2560 x 1440 resolution and 60 percent more screen real estate than the 24-inch LED Cinema Display. Featuring a built-in iSight video camera, microphone and speakers, powered USB 2.0 hub, and universal MagSafe connector, the new LED Cinema Display is an ideal companion for the MacBook family or a Mac desktop, and is available for $999.
Honda Siel Cars to invest Rs 250 cr in Tapukara Plant, Rajasthan
The power train facility, currently under construction, will be completed by the end of 2010 and will be utilized to manufacture engine & transmission components such as Cylinder Head and Cylinder Block – which were till now being imported from Indonesia and Thailand. The Tapukara plant currently produces Crankshaft and Connecting rods for its Greater Noida plant and for export purposes.
GM introduces electric vehicle development leadership and local plans
Following the success of the first two forums, The Pathway to Sustainable Mobility forum in May and The Mobility Internet – Connecting the Virtual Superhighway forum in June, today’s forum focused on the fundamental driving force of future vehicles.
Rolls-Royce Group reports 2010 half-yearly results
- Order book remains strong at £58.4bn (2009 year-end £58.3bn).
- Group revenues increased to £5,421m (2009 first-half £5,142m).
- Revenues on an underlying basis increased by seven per cent to £5,259m. Services revenues increased by eight per cent to £2,615m on an underlying basis.
- Group revenues increased to £5,421m (2009 first-half £5,142m).
- Revenues on an underlying basis increased by seven per cent to £5,259m. Services revenues increased by eight per cent to £2,615m on an underlying basis.
Toshiba launches Canvio Portable Hard Drive product line in India
The Toshiba Canvio is designed to appeal to consumers at diverse digital levels both with its design and its ease of use with simple plug and play operation for novices and professional users. The drive comes with a very easy set up process and “set-it-and-forget-it” operation with a facility to automatically and regularly back up a computer while it is in use.
Nissan’s new technology to help prevent higher speed rear end collisions
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd announced its "Forward Collision Avoidance Assist Concept," a new technology designed to address both sides of potential rear end collisions: helping a driver avoid hitting the vehicle ahead in a lane of travel, while also helping reduce the potential risk of sudden braking - being rear-ended by a vehicle approaching from behind.
SanDisk Launches Smallest USB Flash Drive ‘Cruzer Blade’
The SanDisk Cruzer Blade is about the size of a standard size paper clip and weighs approximately the same as a penny, creating a tiny footprint that fits easily on a keychain or mobile phone dongle. Despite its small size, the drive packs high-capacity storage at an affordable price.
Buffalo Launches LinkTheatre Full HD Media Player - LT-V100-AP
Designed with HDTV screens in mind, it can adapt video content up to a 1080i resolution. It includes networking via Ethernet connection, digital audio output, a USB port to directly connect your media files on your USB storage device, HDMI and Composite video outputs, and the ability to natively play an array of the latest audio/video formats.
Panasonic HDC-SDT750: World’s first 3D camcorder with 3D conversion lens
The Panasonic SDT750 is a user-friendly consumer 3D camcorder that makes experiencing 3D at home easy and affordable*2. In addition to shooting 3D, the SDT750 can record full 1080p High Definition (HD) in AVCHD, when the 3D conversion lens is unattached, and includes powerful features such as a 3MOS system, a Leica Dicomar lens and a 12x optical zoom.
ADATA introduces S596 Turbo, First JMF616 Solid State Drive
The ADATA S596 Turbo equips SATA II and mini-USB dual interface, providing greater convenience and flexibility. The SSD can be used either as an external portable storage, or as an installed disk in laptop. Furthermore, with a 3.5” converter, the S596 Turbo can be installed in desktop PC.
Panasonic introduces world’s lightest full-HD camcorder - HDC-SDX1
With its stylish and lightweight design, the new Panasonic SDX1 features a 35.8mm wide-angle lens, 23x Intelligent Zoom and can also double as a Web camera with built-in capabilities for Internet video calling.
Apple Introduces New Mac Pro With Up to 12 Processing Cores
Featuring the latest quad-core and 6-core Intel Xeon processors, all-new ATI graphics and the option for up to four 512GB solid state drives (SSD), the new Mac Pro continues to deliver amazing performance and expandability for the most demanding consumers and professionals.
Belkin designs unique programme to reward its consumers
The consumer promotion christened ‘Oye Lucky Lucky Oye’ is valid from 21st July to 31st August, 2010. Under this massive online and outdoor campaign, with purchase of every Belkin product the consumers have a chance to win prizes like mobile phones, camera’s, Reebok watches and even a car.
Nokia X6 8GB Now in India, Price at Rs. 14,499
Nokia India has launched the 8GB variant of its popular X-series music phone, the Nokia X6. It is available in 2 colours – Azure and Black. The 16GB version is available for Rs.16,499 while the 8GB version costs 14,499.
Apple iMac line: The world's best desktop computers
Starting at $1,199, the new iMac line is the fastest ever with dual-core processor speeds up to 3.6 GHz, quad-core speeds up to 2.93 GHz and discrete graphics including the powerful ATI Radeon HD 5750. The new Magic Trackpad, with a smooth glass and aluminum design, gives iMac users the same intuitive Multi-Touch™ gestures that Mac notebook customers have come to love and is available separately for $69. 
Hyundai Motor signs MoU with United Bank of India
Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL), the second largest car manufacturer and the largest passenger car exporter, in a bid to provide convenient finance options for its customers, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Bank of India (UBI), a premier public sector bank. 
Godrej appliances launches new ‘Eon Ergoz Range of Washing Machines’
The new Eon Ergoz washing machines bring you the convenience of a top loading washing machine with the efficiency of a conventional front loading washing machine but is equipped with a Tilt Open Drum inclined at an angle of 15% making sure that the user does not have to bend while dropping clothes.
HTC launches first HTC branded phones in China
As part of its mobile operator focus, HTC also announced a partnership with China Mobile to bring future HTC phones to market and announced a new distribution partnership with China’s largest electronics distributor, GOME Electrical Appliances Holding Ltd.
Forevermark collaborates with Tarun Tahiliani at Bridal Couture Expo
There are two things that last longer than time. Love is one of them. A diamond is the other. To celebrate the alliance of wedding fervor and haute couture, Forevermark, the world’s leading diamond brand is delighted to collaborate with Tarun Tahiliani at the Bridal Couture Exposition.
S Kumars launches new apparel brand ‘World Player’
World Player recognises the need of grooming and personal appearance in small cities and towns. With increased exposure through media, the nature of demographic is changing. This generation is upwardly mobile, highly aspirational and wants to excel on the world stage. World Player by S.Kumars’ is the first brand devised & created for this young segment who strives for excellence and quality of life.
Nissan’s Production, Sales and Export Results for June 2010 & First Half of CY2010
Nissan's global production in June increased 38.8% year-on-year to 354,425 units marking an all-time record for a single month. Production in Japan increased 28.6% year-on-year to 100,471 units due to increased output of the new Juke and exports of models such as Murano and Rogue. Production outside of Japan saw an increase of 43.2% year-on-year to 253,954 units marking an all-time record for a single month.
Gentex Ships SmartBeam Feature for Seven Additional Audi Models
SmartBeam uses a miniature camera-on-a-chip combined with algorithmic decision-making to automatically operate a vehicle's high beams in order to optimize their usage according to surrounding traffic conditions. The system maximizes forward lighting while eliminating the repetitive task of turning the high beams on and off manually.
SAIC-GM Pavilion Welcomes 1 Millionth Visitor
The SAIC-GM Pavilion officially welcomed its first visitor on May 1. It has been among the most popular corporate pavilions at Expo 2010, which runs through October 31. With the theme of “Drive to 2030,” it is presenting an idealistic vision of urban transportation in 2030 that is free from emissions, accidents, petroleum and congestion. 
Samsung introduces 14.2 mega-pixel ST600 & ST100 digital cameras
The new flagship models of the Samsung 2View camera family, the ST600 and ST100 each received an upgrade to their front LCD screens, activated by a simple tap, which now measure 1.8” compared to the 1.5” front LCD screens found on their 2View predecessors.
Nokia launches 0% EMI scheme across eight cities in India
Customers can purchase a Nokia handset and accessories in the price range of Rs.7,000– Rs.35,000 under this offer. The scheme will be available through over 176 Nokia Priority Partners (NPPs) across eight cities Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Chennai, Ahmadabad and Chandigarh.
Vodafone launches eco-friendly solar powered phone in India
The new handset uses a solar powered solution to benefit users in areas with adequate sunlight. UK’s Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rt Hon George Osborne MP and Marten Pieters, MD and CEO, Vodafone Essar Ltd., today launched the VF 247 Solar Powered phone at the Vodafone store in Fort, Mumbai.
Bajaj Auto launches new 220cc Avenger DTS-i
Bajaj Auto Ltd (BAL), India’s fastest growing automobile company and the pioneer of performance biking, today launched the new 220cc Avenger DTS-i. The 220cc Avenger DTS-i is an outcome of Bajaj Auto’s Research and Development (R&D) acumen. Priced at Rs 69000/- ex-Delhi showroom, the 220cc Avenger DTS-i has been launched with a stepped up warranty of 18 months.
Acer Stream: The Perfect High-End Multimedia Smartphone
Acer Stream: Elegant and minimalist in design, Acer Stream is made from highly resistant materials and offers truly outstanding technical features, all in just 11.2 mm, ensuring users a unique, unrepeatable experience, due to the following:
Samsung Monte Slider: Smooth Curves, Sleek Style Mobile Phone
Samsung Monte Slider extends the unique curvy design with smooth rounded edges of Monte series that fit for user with expressive style. The ergonomic bodyline on the rear is inspired by nature which provides a comfortable grip. The forms are designed to be muscular, optimistic and convey a sense of dynamic energy.
Mercedes E-Class a Success: More than 300,000 Units Delivered to Customers
Around 230,000 sedans, 28,000 estates, and 60,000 coupes and convertibles of the new E-Class family have been delivered to customers to date. The sedan was launched in March 2009, followed by the coupe two months later in May and by the estate in November. The market introduction of the convertible in March 2010 completed the model family, ensuring that Mercedes-Benz now offers an unparalleled range of products in this segment.
Asus launches VG236H 3D monitors with Full HD support
The Asus VG236H lets users enjoy uncompromised, vibrant colors through Color Shine technology with 400 nits ultra-brightness. This ergonomically-designed monitor comes with swivel, tilt angle, and height adjustments to ensure viewing comfort even after prolonged periods of use. It is the ideal display to experience the internet, Blu-ray movies, and games in 3D.
Nissan’s new MOD technology to help detect moving objects around the vehicle
The conventional Around View Monitor system, with its user-friendly screen display, helps the driver steer the vehicle easily into a parking space. MOD uses both the screen display and an audio buzzer to notify the driver of moving objects in the vicinity of the vehicle - such as pedestrians -during parking procedures, when starting the car, or when driving at low speeds.
Kapil & Monika to showcase bridal line at 'Wedding Asia'
Designer Kapil and Monika’s collection hugely comprises of heavily embellished lehengas, sarees, cocktail gowns , tunics etc.As India is ruled by women of different skin tones so does their collection which is a medley of pinks, beige, mauve, reds, black, blues and white.
Orchid Ford, brand new 3-S dealership now in Meerut
Orchid Ford will be Ford India's authorized Brand at Retail showroom in the city of Meerut built according to Ford's global standard to guarantee a memorable and pleasant motoring and ownership experience to all customers to ensure a long-term association with the Ford Blue Oval. The dealership is spaciously built and covers an area of 17,000 square feet. It is strategically located in Partapur on the Meerut Bye Pass Road.
Bipasha Basu unveils new Gili campaign
Gili, India’s oldest jewellery brand, today unveiled its new print campaign focusing on the myriad emotions of the modern Indian woman, and her willingness to come out and express them more freely. The campaign is being released nationally and emphasizes Gili’s identity as a brand for a woman who is an evolved persona and continues to be rooted in tradition with modern outlook.
All-New Nissan March Orders Exceed 10,000 Units in Two Weeks
The new March is highly valued by a wide range of customers with its best-in-class fuel economy of 26.0km/L achieved by the adoption of a newly-developed Idling Stop System, superior drivability, user-friendly features, as well as its affordable price. 
The 4th Generation Asus Eee PC: Mobile Cloud computing at its very best
With features like 500GB of ASUS WebStorage, ASUS GamePark, ASUS Vibe, LocaleMe and Boingo, these ultra-thin and lightweight netbooks have everything to support a cloud computing lifestyle. Other features include USB 3.0 ports for faster data transfers and USB-charging capabilities, Bluetooth 3.0, as well as a camera covers for additional privacy.
Videocon launches Qruz V1425, V1430 & V1424 Dual SIM Phones in India
Videocon has launched new handsets thus extending its range from the current 20 to 25. ‘Qruz V1425’ is a 100 W PMPO Music Output phone with really large speakers, while ‘V1430’ is the Long Battery phone with 1800 mAH battery, and ‘V1424’, has stylish looks and is an absolute entertainer with Gun Metal Lining.
Sony targets 100 Crore turnover from Kerala this Onam
After achieving a robust turnover growth last Onam, Sony has targeted sales revenue of Rs. 100 crore this year. Much of the success in achieving this growth will be a result of Sony’s aggressive customer focused strategy in categories such as BRAVIA LCD TVs, Cyber-shot cameras and Home Theater systems.
Ford Motor Q2 net revenue up 16%
Excluding special items, Ford reported a pre-tax operating profit of $2.9 billion, or 68 cents per share, an improvement of $3.5 billion from a year ago and a $932 million improvement from the prior quarter, and the company’s best quarterly performance since the first quarter of 2004. Ford has posted an Automotive and total company pre-tax operating profit for four consecutive quarters.
.JD Powers’s New-Vehicle Retail Sales Rebound Sharply from Weak June Sales
July new-vehicle retail sales are expected to come in at 928,000 units, which represents a seasonally adjusted annualized rate (SAAR) of 9.4 million units. July's selling rate is expected to increase considerably from June's selling rate of 8.4 million units. While July's selling rate is also up from 8.9 million units in July 2009, year-over-year comparisons are not as relevant due to distortion from the CARS program in 2009. 
Moser Baer India introduces ‘Knight’ USB Flash Drives
Moser Baer's USB Flash Drives come embedded with an innovative MyZone feature which enables user to demarcate his personal and public storage space with a password, making it ideal for enterprise users. The MyZone feature has been developed by in-house design centre of Moser Baer. The specially designed security software allows users to define their private usage space and can be set to any percentage of the drive’s total capacity.
Seagate Momentus XT: world’s fastest 2.5-inch laptop PC hard drive in Inida
Combining SSD-like performance with the massive capacity and much lower cost of HDDs, the Momentus XT drive features Adaptive Memory a groundbreaking new technology from Seagate that learns and optimizes the drive’s performance to each user by moving frequently used information into the flash memory for faster access.
Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ40: Lumix Hybrid Digital Camera
The LUMIX DMC-FZ40, a feature-packed, hybrid digital camera, combines a powerful 24x optical zoom and creative manual operations to offer photographers of all levels the opportunity to take crisp, artistic photos and High Definition (HD) videos.
2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid: most fuel-efficient luxury car in America
Lincoln’s new MKZ Hybrid – the most fuel-efficient luxury car in America – will be a standout in the marketplace for another unique distinction when it goes on sale this fall: It will be priced the same as its conventional gas sibling.
Cyberstar unveils Creative Zen X Fi2 8/ 16GB touch screen MP3 player
Creative ZEN X-Fi2 has no fussy buttons involved; fingers work their magic across the 3" TFT LCD screen and user can gain access to all the features of the player instantly. It allows experiencing stellar X-Fi technology with stored movies and FM radio, restoring audio to even higher levels of clarity than before.
Maruti Suzuki's Q1 net profit declines 20.23%
The Company registered Net Sales of Rs 80,507 million during the first quarter of 2010-11, a growth of 27 per cent compared to the same period of the previous year. Net Profit during the quarter was Rs 4,654 million, against Rs 5,835 million during the same period of the last fiscal year.
Karbonn Mobiles Unveils Dual SIM Karbonn K25 in India at Rs. 4400
• Eye-catching features coupled with a stylish design
• Attractively priced dual SIM QWERTY phone featuring an optical trackpad
• Loaded with social networking applications
• Attractively priced dual SIM QWERTY phone featuring an optical trackpad
• Loaded with social networking applications
Damas launches svelte Sirius watch collection
The name of this line is inspired by the brightest star of a very special constellation that becomes visible in the night sky called the Sirius. This star outshines all the others. The name of the watch originates from the Greek language (Seirios, which means blazing or burning). Due to its special brightness, Sirius has been used as a navigational aid by seafarers from time immemorial, such as on the Polynesian island groups.
Transcend launches StoreJet 25D2-W hard drive to complement Mac computers
The StoreJet 25D2-W offers immense storage capacity for synchronization and backup using software such as Mac OSX Time Machine or Transcend’s StoreJet Elite software for Windows. Under its seemingly delicate case is an internal hard drive suspension system that helps prevent damage caused by accidental slips or falls during travel.
Corsair launches new Force Series solid state drives
Corsair has announced three new capacities in its highly-acclaimed Force Series solid-state-drives, adding 40GB, 80GB, and 160GB models to the current lineup of 60GB, 120GB and 240GB SSDs.
Fujifilm launches AV100 and AV150 new AV series digital cameras
The AV100 and AV150 offers options of 12.2 mega pixels and 14.0 mega pixels respectively with powerful Fujinon 3x optical zoom lenses. With the introduction of these two models, the Japanese company has also set a new industry benchmark for its rivals which provide HD feature only in their high-end products.
Ford expands its RSA program to 29 cities across India
Ford India brings its popular Roadside Assistance Service (RSA) in the city of Agra. The service pioneered by Ford India is now be available in 29 cities across India and will provide customers a hassle-free driving experience in and around their cities.
Volkswagen opens first dealership in Thane
Volkswagen inaugurated Volkswagen Thane as its authorized dealer here in Thane. Volkswagen Thane will retail all Volkswagen passenger car models currently available in the country. The announcement comes at a time when Volkswagen is witnessing an upsurge in demand for all its models across the country. 
Vodafone Introduces BlackBerry Service Plans for All in India
Vodafone's BlackBerry smartphone customers on the new prepaid service plans can enjoy unlimited access to email, BlackBerry Messenger, instant messaging, social networking and Internet browsing, as well as access to the BlackBerry AppWorld™ application store, at a pocket friendly price starting at Rs. 15 per day.
Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX5: Ultimate Compact, High-performing Digital Camera
With an ultra-bright F2.0 ultra-wide-angle 24mm LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON lens, the LUMIX LX5 minimizes image distortion, resulting in stunning, true-to-life images with outstanding resolution and detail. The 24mm wide angle lens offers extraordinarily large viewing space and now the optical zoom is extended to 3.8x(90mm) making the LX5 even more versatile.
JD Power and Associates 2010 Automotive APEAL Study released
In 2010, the APEAL score for U.S. domestic brands averages 787 on a 1,000-point scale-13 points higher than the score for import brands (automakers headquartered in Europe or Asia Pacific). By comparison, in 2009, import brands outpaced domestic brands by five points. Among premium models, import nameplates continue to retain a notable edge, but mass-market models from domestic brands outperform those from import brands.
Creative SBS235 2.1 speaker with compact subwoofer from Cyberstar
Compact and stylish Creative SBS235 2.1 provides a high-quality audio performance beyond one’s expectations with its two in-built satellite speaker drivers. Its wood subwoofer with built-in port tube and 4" driver deliver rich music. Slim and compact, SBS235 2.1 also comes with front panel power, master volume control and headphone out for convenience.
Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ100: First Full Hybrid Camera with MOS Sensor
As the company’s first hybrid compact digital camera with a MOS sensor, the LUMIX FZ100 can record full 1080 High Definition (HD) video – giving consumers a powerful hybrid that can shoot video and still photos with ease and professional-like quality.
Mercedes-Benz Most Successful Premium Brand in India
Mercedes-Benz posted record sales in India in the first half of 2010 and high growth rates enabled it to gain substantial market share. Sales rose by 69 percent in the first six months of the year and a total of 2,500 vehicles were delivered to customers. Mercedes-Benz saw sales climb by 83 percent in June alone.
Nissan’s ‘Health & Well-Being’ Concept to create a comfortable in-car environment
The basic aim of the "Health & Well-Being" concept is to help reduce stress and fatigue of drives and passengers, providing body and mind with the necessary comfort for a optimum driving experience. Toward that end, Nissan is developing innovative ideas and technologies to provide 1) a comfortable posture and thermal environment to help improve blood circulation, and 2) good cabin air quality for improved health.
Toshiba & Samsung team up to develop faster NAND memory technology
The high-performance NAND memory is expected to be of immediate benefit to a host of NAND-based mobile and consumer electronics applications, especially where there is consumer demand for an extra stretch in performance. Both companies said they will support a standard industry specification to enable broad-scale acceptance of this new high-speed technology.
Panasonic introduces LUMIX DMC-TS10 rugged digital camera
Featuring a flat, slim profile, and a folded optics design with a 4x optical zoom lens, the new 14.1-megapixel LUMIX TS10 is waterproof to approximately 10 feet, shockproof to 5 feet, dustproof and freezeproof to 14˚F. For even further protection, the LUMIX TS10 comes with a silicone jacket to help prevent scratches. 
Nokia Q2 2010 net sales EUR 10.0 billion
- Nokia net sales of EUR 10.0 billion, up 1% year-on-year and 5% sequentially (down 4% and up 2% at constant currency).
- Devices & Services net sales of EUR 6.8 billion, up 3% year-on-year and 2% sequentially (down 2% and 1% at constant currency).
- Services net sales of EUR 158 million, up 7% sequentially; billings of EUR 295 million, up 29% sequentially
- Devices & Services net sales of EUR 6.8 billion, up 3% year-on-year and 2% sequentially (down 2% and 1% at constant currency).
- Services net sales of EUR 158 million, up 7% sequentially; billings of EUR 295 million, up 29% sequentially
TVS Motor Q1 Revenue Grows 41 %
The company's revenues grew to Rs. 1392.96 crore in the current quarter ended June 2010 from Rs. 988.70 crore in the quarter ended June 2009. Profit before tax during the quarter under review grew 151.8% at Rs. 50.47 crore compared to Rs. 20.04 crore recorded in the comparable period of the previous year. 
Govt. of Tamil Nadu honours Hyundai Motor India for CSR activities
Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL), the country’s second largest car manufacturer and the largest passenger car exporter, has been awarded the prestigious ‘Corporate Social Responsibility Award’ as the ‘Best Commercial and Industrial Institution’ for the year 2009-10.
Olive Telecom launches India's first 3G tablet PC: OlivePad - VT100
After the successful launch of many Industry firsts including the OliveFrvrOn (India’s 1st Hybrid Phone), OliveZipbook (India’s 1st 3G embedded Netbook), OliveWiz (India’s 1st Triple SIM Qwerty device), OliveGenie (India’s 1st 3G Music Modem) & OLiveNexus (India’s 1st Pocket Router) Olive brings India to the forefront of convergence technology with the OlivePad.
Porsche Launches Cayenne 2011 in India, prices start from Rs 59.22 lakhs
As a premiere for the Porsche brand this model is offered as a hybrid version, the Cayenne S Hybrid. A highly sophisticated parallel full hybrid drive ensures fuel consumption of just 8.2 litres/100 kilometres with CO2 emissions of just 193 g/km. The Cayenne S Hybrid combines the performance of an eight-cylinder with the economy of a six-cylinder running on much less fuel.
Sony BRAVIA emerges as the No. 1 LCD TV Brand in India
The company is reported to have sold more than 35 thousand units in this month. This is more than the sum of the LCD and Plasma TV units sold by any of its main competitors in May 2010 in India.
Samsung Ships First Terabyte Spinpoint MT2 2.5' Mobile Hard Drive
It is ideally suited for use in portable storage solutions, such as the newly released Samsung S2 Portable 1TB USB Drives. Other applications include digital TVs, home media systems and set-top boxes, where quiet and cool operations are important.
Japan's Akai launches new range of ultra-slim LED, LCD in India
AKAI's Indian product portfolio includes high-definition TVs; color TV, Washing Machines, Microwave Ovens, DVD and Home Theatre systems. The products are priced between Rs.2,490/- to Rs.55,000/-.The company is targeting Rs 435 crore turnover in the Indian market in the coming year.
GM restarts the construction works of new engine plant in Joinville (SC)
General Motors do Brasil will restart, in August 2010, the filling and leveling ground works for building a new plant of engine and automotive components in Joinville (SC). The inauguration of this unit is foreseen for 2012. Its initial production capacity is estimated at 120 thousand engines and 200 thousand aluminum cylinder headsper year.
Acer introduces ‘Aspire Timeline X’ series notebook
Acer further expands its range in the line of notebooks with the new entrant, Aspire Timeline X – the technology is further strengthened and enhanced from the existing Aspire Timeline series which is thin, light and consumes bare minimum energy. Acer has further powered and vitalized the performance of the Aspire Timeline X with exclusive features and entrenched with path breaking technology. 
Hyundai Motorunveils an interior shot of its all-new Avante
Hyundai Motor Company unveils an interior shot of its all-new Avante (badged as Elantra in markets outside Korea), codenamed MD, ahead of the car’s official launch in the Korea domestic market in August. With Hyundai’s new design concept called the ‘Wind Craft,’ the new Avante’s interior projects a dynamic and futuristic image that is aimed at the younger generation.
Sharp to enter into E-book market
With next-generation XMDF as a core technology, Sharp will within this year provide digital platform to promote e-book distribution service and launch compatible reader devices to enter the e-book market. Various publishing houses (newspaper, magazines, catalogs), printing and agent companies in Japan and overseas market will be supporting Sharp to launch this e-book business.
Apple posts big third quarter on iPad, iPhone & Mac sales
The Company posted record revenue of $15.7 billion and net quarterly profit of $3.25 billion, or $3.51 per diluted share. These results compare to revenue of $9.73 billion and net quarterly profit of $1.83 billion, or $2.01 per diluted share, in the year-ago quarter.
Zen Mobile launches Z82 QWERTY handset with Analog TV in India
The phone features a multi-colour track ball, a 2 megapixel camera, 2.4 inch QVGA screen and plays video as well. It also features MP3 Player, FM Radio, FM Recorder and Bluetooth. It comes with internal memory of 9MB and has a storage capacity of about 1000 phonebook entires and 1000 SMSes.
Nissan Intros Two World-First Steering and Braking Technologies
The new systems are characterized by creative yet simple mechanisms and advanced computerized control, providing not only effective environmental performance for hybrid vehicles, but also high parts integration, responsive steering and braking, along with a natural maneuvering feel.
Honda to expand motorcycle production xapacity in Indonesia
PT Astra Honda Motor (AHJ), Honda's joint venture company in Indonesia responsible for motorcycle production and sales, announced plans to expand its annual motorcycle production capacity to 3.5 million units before the end of this year, and then construct a new plant with an annual production capacity of 500,000 units to expand total capacity to 4 million units before the end of 2011.
LG introduces ‘LG R590 3D’ first 3D notebook
First 3D Notebook LG R590 3D: To create the optimal 3D viewing experience without the need for buffering, the LG R590 3D with 15.6-inch display is powered by an Intel Core i7 Processor with HM55 chipset and NVIDIA GeForce？ GT335M graphics card, including 1GB of dedicated DDR3 video memory.
10,000th Audi TT 2.0 TDI leaves the assembly line
The Audi TT Coupé 2.0 TDI quattro and Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI quattro are the world’s first series-production sports cars with a diesel engine. It’s a two-liter, four-cylinder unit with a power output of 125 kW (170 hp) and 350 Nm (258.15 lb-ft) of torque for dynamic propulsion. In the TT Coupé the TDI engine is content with a fuel consumption of 5.3 liters per 100 km (44.38 US mpg) – the lowest figure in the sports car segment of the market.
Apple iPad Available in Nine More Countries This Friday
Apple announced that iPad will be available in Austria, Belgium, Hong Kong, Ireland, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand and Singapore this Friday, July 23. Beginning this Friday, customers can purchase all models of iPad through Apple’s retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers.
World premiere of Audi A7 Sportback
In the unique ambience of the art museum “Pinakothek der Moderne”, Audi is presenting a one-of-a-kind car: the new Audi A7 Sportback. With the sporty elegance of a coupe and the functionality of a five-door car, the A7 Sportback cuts a distinguished figure in the luxury class.
MSI FX600/FR600: Sound, performance, and style together at last
Characterized by exquisite craftsmanship and attention to detail, MSI’s all-new 15.6” FX600 and FR600 notebook computers feature MSI’s own 3D totem seal coating to prevent scratching and smudging as well as shimmering silver trim that give the FX600 and FR600 a stylishly elegant, yet unpretentious look.
Suzuki to reorganize Thai motorcycle operations
Suzuki Motor Corporation is to consolidate its motorcycle production and sales in Thailand that represents an important, growing market within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
Toyota Launches the Corolla Altis Diesel in India for Rs 10.95 lakh
The latest offering from TKM has been developed keeping in mind the distinctive requirements of the Indian customer with the basic concept of 'optimum balance of performance and economy'. India is the first Asian country to get the BSIV Corolla Altis Diesel.
Micromax expands its presence in Bangladesh
Micromax has entered into a distribution arrangement with Reach Distribution Limited who will partner with Micromax as a national distributor for the geographical territory of Bangladesh. Reach Distribution Limited has already signed agreements with key retailers to make Micromax products available through 2500+ outlets across the country, ensuring deeper shelf space and wider outlet spread.
3D 23-inch Full HD Asus VG236H monitor launched
ASUS, the global leader in motherboards, announces the launch of the ASUS VG236H—a new 23” Full HD 1080p display that boasts market-leading NVIDIA 3D Vision and Trace Free II technologies. It features a 2ms (gray-to-gray) response time and a double-speed 120Hz refresh rate to deliver ultra-smooth 3D visuals in Full HD.
Toshiba & TCL to set up JV for LCD TVs in China
The companies have agreed to form a joint venture, Toshiba Visual Products (China) Co., Ltd., that will start operation in China in September this year. The new company will be 51% owned by Toshiba and 49% by TCL.
Pop star Adam Bertrand new face of Dolce & Gabbana
Runway/print supermodel, pop star and actor Adam Bertrand has been confirmed as the new face of high-end fashion brand Dolce & Gabbana. Stefano Gabbana, one of the Italian designer duo, is thrilled that the budding young star has taken part in the campaign for the fashion house.
Skoda Auto achieves new sales record with 378,747 vehicles sold worldwide
The Chinese market has a large share in this positive result. Specifically, the growth in deliveries in June 2010 accounted for more than 51 percent compared to the same month of the previous year. This corresponds to 15,158 vehicles. From January to June, 84,135 vehicles were delivered in China, i.e. about 82,3 percent more than in the first half-year of the previous year.
Forevermark to collaborate with Tarun Tahiliani for Bridal Couture Exposition
In tune with the magnificence of the event, Forevermark is excited to unveil this years bridal looks along with leading couture designer Tarun Tahiliani. The exposition will showcase an exquisite collection of limited edition items where each ornament has been individually selected for Tarun Tahiliani’s exhibition. This unique collection will be showcased at DLF Emporio, New Delhi from 22nd - 25th July, 2010 and will be brought to Mumbai from 5th – 10th August 2010.
Canon launches ‘Elite Circle’ program to strengthen channel networks
Canon India Pvt. Limited, India’s No 1. Complete Digital Imaging Company recently launched the “Elite Circle” program for its top 16 partners at Hotel Aman in New Delhi. Through the program Canon aims to build business capabilities of its best partners to further strengthen Canon’s business and broaden delivery systems.
Biggest toy store ‘Smart Kidz Toys’ now in Hyderabad
Toys’ houses full range of branded toys very best in educating, entertaining and enriching the kids and adults as well, informed Sunil Kumar, Managing Director of Smart Group.
Nissan India partnership with Fever 104 FM for Nissan Micra
Nissan Motor India Private Ltd (NMIPL) launched a unique promotional campaign for the Micra in association with Fever 104 FM. This first-of-its-kind activity will take place from Monday, July 19 to Friday, July 23, 2010 in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru.
ONIDA unveils India’s first range of ‘Movie TVs’
ONIDA, India’s reputed Electronics and Consumer Durables Company, unveils India’s first range of ‘Movie TVs’ comprising of USB 2.0 that enables consumers to watch movies, view photographs and listen to music directly from its USB port.
Sony Walkman E450: Fun, colourful and easy to use
Young music lovers with an eye for style can enjoy rich, quality sound by Sony that really stands out from the crowd. Perfect as a first music player, WALKMAN E450 is available in a choice of five fun, funky colours.
BlackBerry Pearl 3G white now available at Phones 4u
The stylishly designed BlackBerry Pearl 3G will be the latest addition to the Phones 4u line-up of BlackBerry smartphones and will be included as part of the interactive BlackBerry Zone at Phones 4u's Tottenham Court Road branch dedicated to showcasing the full range of Blackberry smartphones and accessories.
Transcend launches 16GB JetFlash V90C Classic keychain USB flash drive
Transcend announced an artistic addition to its JetFlash family, the 16 GB JetFlash V90C classic keychain USB flash drive that’s high on fashion. Featuring abundant storage space and a sleek modern geometric pattern, the impossibly small JetFlash V90C is a stylish must-have for fashion-conscious mobile storage users.
Toyota & Tesla Jointly to Develop Electric Version of RAV4
With an aim to market the EV in the United States in 2012, prototypes will be made combining the Toyota RAV4 model with a Tesla electric powertrain. Tesla plans to produce and deliver a fleet of prototypes to Toyota for evaluation within this year. The first prototype has already been built and is now undergoing testing.
Porsche as the Most Attractive Brand for US Customers
The renowned study “Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout Study (APEAL)” by the US opinion polling research institute J.D. Power ranks Porsche first overall ratings for the sixth time in a row. Furthermore, the Gran Turismo Panamera was rated second-best and the Porsche 911 third-best vehicle. First in the segment “Premium Sporty Car” is once again the 911, same as last year.
MIAAC Film Festival & New York’s premier film festival in November 10-14, 2010
The MIAAC Film Festival is the destination for feature films, documentaries, and shorts from and about the Indian subcontinent. Previous years’ enormously successful festivals have included the New York premiere of Danny Boyle’s Oscar-winning Slumdog Millionaire, which went on to garner critical and box office success all around the world; Indian filmmaker Deepa Mehta’s Heaven on Earth; and many others.
Harley-Davidson inaugurates its dealership in New Delhi
Harley-Davidson India today inaugurated its dealership in New Delhi. Capital Harley-Davidson, state-of-the-art dealership, truly exemplifies the unique experience and attributes of the brand. Situated at the DLF Promenade Mall, the dealership is led by businessman and enthusiast Atul Aggarwal, who will share his excitement and joy for riding to enthusiasts across the National Capital Region.
Daimler EBIT of 2.1 billion € in Q2 above market expectations
Daimler AG released its preliminary figures for the second quarter of 2010. Group revenues amount to 25.1 (2009:19.6) billion €, while Group Earnings before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) including special reporting items amount to 2.1 (2009: -1.0) billion €.
Samsung launches ‘Tic Toc’ MP3 player
The Samsung Tic Toc is available in four different colours including pink, blue and black, as well as an exclusive Hello Kitty version. Measuring just 35.9mm it is small enough for users to put in their pocket or clip to their clothes as the ultimate accessory without compromising on user-friendliness, durability and performance.
Mercedes-Benz launches SLS AMG in India
India is amongst the first right hand drive markets to launch the Gullwing super sports car within the first few weeks of its production (first RHD production : June 2010). Since its presentation in January 2010, the SLS AMG has already achieved 10 confirmed customer bookings from India.
Fiat India Launches Grande Punto 90HP Multijet diesel hatchback
With high power comes the true driving experience. Keeping in mind this very thought, Fiat India today unveiled its latest offering in the premium hatchback segment: the Fiat Grande Punto 90HP MULTIJET. Armed with a 1.3 litre Multijet engine, powered by a Variable Geometry Turbocharger, the car will be India’s most powerful diesel hatchback.
GM India lunches CNG Version of Chevrolet Aveo
General Motors India today launched the CNG version of its Chevrolet Aveo mid-size sedan at a ceremony presided over by its President and Managing Director Mr. Karl Slym. The Aveo CNG is a bi-fuel vehicle with a full-size petrol tank that is one of the most environmentally friendly cars available in India.
Nissan’s New 3-Cylinder 1.2L DIG Supercharger Engine
The engine will be mounted on the new "Micra (also known as March in other markets)" in the European market in the first half of 2011. The engine is based on the HR12DE, the 1.2L 3-cylinder engine mounted on the new Nissan MARCH. High engine performance and low fuel consumption levels have been achieved through the adoption of the Miller cycle, gasoline direct injection system (DIG), and a highly efficient supercharger, in combination with an Idling Stop system.
Swarovski inks deal with FDCI for Pearls Delhi Couture Week
SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS takes pride in partnering the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) for the first Pearls Delhi Couture Week as Trend Partner. Guests at Pearls Delhi Couture Week will be greeted with an illustrious venue sparkling with couture installations made with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS.
Lemon Mobile signs partnership with mig33
mig33 is a global mobile community that provides chat and social entertainment services to more than 40 million registered members worldwide. Reaching into 200 countries the various options available are member chat, photo sharing, sending virtual gifts, play games, post on each others profiles, join groups, create avatars and much more.
Transcend intros value-priced class 4 series and 32GB ultimate class 10 SDHC cards
Transcend Information Inc announced the expansion of its flash card product line with the introduction of the standard Class 4 Series and the new 32GB “Ultimate” series Class 10 SDHC card. The Class 4 SDHC cards are aimed at entry-level users, while the Class 10 SDHC cards are designed for the professionals to enjoy high-speed consecutive shooting and smooth HD video recording.
New 16GB JetFlash V95C luxurious USB Flash Drive from Transcend
Transcend Information Inc launched a new 16GB edition of its JetFlash V95C USB flash drives. The new JetFlash V95C features a retractable USB connector, a huge capacity, and an expressive deep-gloss lacquer accent panel complemented by a genuine Swarovski sapphire crystal. The new JetFlash V95C represents a tasteful combination of luxury and modern technology.
Damas launches Girard-Perregaux watches - Bi-axial Tourbillon
Damas, the leading retailer of jewellery and watches in the Middle East, launches an astonishing modern piece by manufacture Girard-Perregaux – the white version of Bi-axial Tourbillon.
Frederick's of Hollywood inks three new licensing deals
• Multi-year license agreement for branded Halloween costumes with Mystery House Costumes
• Multi-year license agreement for branded accessories with Roffe Accessories, Inc.
• Multi-year license agreement for branded jewelry with Silver Moon Creations, Inc.
• Multi-year license agreement for branded accessories with Roffe Accessories, Inc.
• Multi-year license agreement for branded jewelry with Silver Moon Creations, Inc.
Tata Motors intimates Nano delivery for retainee-customers
Tata Motors today announced that with its 250,000-unit/year Sanand plant becoming operational ahead of schedule, the company will speedily ramp up production of the Tata Nano. Accordingly, the company has begun intimating retainee-customers that their cars are coming up for delivery. This is the final step, before the company opens up sales of the Tata Nano.
Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG now features even higher quality appointments
The E 63 AMG, the dynamic sports saloon from Mercedes-Benz, is now available with even higher quality standard appointments. The upper section of the dashboard and also the door beltlines are now finished in ARTICO leather, for example, while the centre console trim around the AMG DRIVE UNIT boasts an elegant black piano lacquer finish.
Bajaj Auto adds more punch to the Pulsar 135 Light Sports
The new Pulsar 135 LS sport’s a snazzy rear mud guard that adds to the overall sportier look. The new model showcases an all black engine and a half chain casing to further enhance the looks of the already stylish Pulsar 135. In addition, an O-ring sealed chain has been added for lower maintenance.
Tata Motors global sales grow 46% at 91,608 vehicles in June 2010
The Tata Motors Group global sales, comprising of Tata, Tata Daewoo and Hispano Carrocera range of commercial vehicles, Tata passenger vehicles along with distributed brands in India, and Jaguar and Land Rover, were 91,608 nos. in June 2010, a growth of 46% over June 2009. 
Sony expands extensive lineup of silicon tuner modules
In light of the market’s transition from coil to silicon tuners, Sony will build up a global business by launching 40 small, high-performance silicon tuner modules, which incorporate its proprietary radio frequency circuit technology. 
Ford Figo reaches 25,000 sales booking in 100 Days
“Reaching the 25,000 sales booking milestone in close to 100 days continues the Figo’s remarkable rise and rise in popularity among Indian consumers,” said Michael Boneham, president and managing director, Ford India.
Elder Healthcare to foray into oral and skin care segment
The company has upgraded its three existing units Robale, Patalganga and Poanta Sahib to produce high quality health care consumer products . Company plans to extend its AMPM mouthwash brand in the oral segment and is developing a range of products for the skincare segment to be rolled under a new brand.
Bosch Start/stop systems now also for automatic vehicles
The driver only has to step on the brake pedal, and as soon as the car has stopped the engine stops automatically – and it starts again when the brake pedal is released. This is very convenient for the driver, who only has to step on the gas and brake. For engineers, however, it is also a challenge to make the start process faster and more dynamic, as the time for declutching, changing gear, and re-engaging the clutch is not available in an automatic vehicle.
Intex IN 6633 Dual SIM -QWERTY phones now in India
Push Mail in mobile phone is a current fad. But when it comes with Wi-Fi, Face-to-Face chat, Dual SIM, and QWERTY keypad and many other features, the phone is bound to woo a wide cross-section of customers. Model Intex IN 6633 brings to the users all these features and many more. The phone scores on three fronts - performance, features and looks
HTC Wildfire to launch exclusively on Telstra’s Next G network in August
Featuring a 3.2-inch capacitive touch screen and HTC’s Friend Stream application, which seamlessly gathers social networking updates from Facebook, Twitter, and Flickr and displays them in a single stream, HTC Wildfire allows customers to bring their friends with then.
Lava Introduces World’s First Alpha Keypad Phone B5 in India
With this new innovation, Lava has also marked its entry into the burgeoning segment of business class phones in India. To begin with, it has introduced this unique keypad in its new B2 & B5 handsets. This is the first time that any mobile handset player has been able to offer an option to make life simple for a large segment of mobile users, who were not familiar or comfortable with QWERTY or Multi-tap keypads.
Toshiba Introduces LED TV range in India
The new Toshiba REGZA backlit LED TVs XL700 series comes in three sizes, 138.7cms (55XL700E), 117.5cms (47XL700E) and 106.7cms (42XL700E), and will continue to amaze you with its power-packed Toshiba technologies. With a metallic-feel finishing bezel, and slim design, the XL700 makes your living room look better.
BMW launches new BMW X3
The new BMW X3 is the successor to a top seller and will add a new dimension to the pleasure of driving a Sports Activity Vehicle of this class. More significantly than ever, it establishes benchmarks in agility and efficiency, whilst at the same time convincing through noticeably increased driving comfort.
Toshiba and SanDisk Sign New Flash Factory Agreement
Construction of the new fab reflects expectations for increasing demand for NAND flash memory for existing and emerging applications, such as smartphones and solid-state drives. Adding new production capacity will ensure that Toshiba and SanDisk are able to respond quickly and decisively to market expansion and further strengthen their competitiveness.
Sony kick-starts unique ‘3D World Road Show Campaign’
With an objective to provide a real time experience of 3D Television viewing to the Indian Consumer, Sony has Kick-started a unique ‘3D World Road Show Campaign’ which involves mall and airport consumer activation activities in 31 locations across India. This activity is expected to give Sony the unique opportunity to connect with the Indian Consumer who is excited about the recent advent of 3D Technology in the market.
World’s First Consumer HD Camcorder with Interchangeable Lenses from Sony
The camcorder marries the best of DSLR and camcorder technology, enabling users to capture images and videos with beautiful background defocus effects and shallow depth of field – visual effects that were previously difficult to achieve using conventional camcorders.
Rolls-Royce celebrates the life of Charles Rolls
On 12 July 1910, at the age of 32, Charles Rolls was killed in an air crash at Hengistbury Airfield, Bournemouth when the tail of his Wright Flyer broke off during a flying display. He was the first Briton to be killed in an aeronautical accident.
Logitech Laptop Speaker Z205 for Netbooks and Laptops
To enhance the audio quality of your favorite tunes and movies, Logitech announced the Logitech Laptop Speaker Z205 — a lightweight speaker with an easy-to-attach clip-on design that lets you pump up the volume wherever you take yourlaptop.
Regional Books Now Available At Infibeam.com
Readers in India, have a penchant for regional language scriptures. In a bid to cater to the varied choice of Indian readers, Infibeam.com announces an extension to its online bookstore which will now have regional language books.
ADATA Intros NH03 3.5” External Hard Drive with SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Interface
The SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface on the sleek-looking NH03 3.5” external hard drive is designed to deliver exceptional data transfer rates that was never seen on hard drives. With the addition of built-in TurboHDD USB software, the transfer performance is further accelerated, reaching up to 140 MB/s based on real-world test results. Users will able to experience a significant performance upgrade of at least 400% in terms of transfer speed compared to devices with conventional USB 2.0 interface.
Hyundai Best Young Player Award Shortlist Announced
The award continues the tradition of officially recognizing the positive impact made by young footballers and is open to all participating players under 21 years old on 11 July 2010. The final winner will be selected by the FIFA TSG and announced on FIFA.com after the 2010 FIFA World Cup final. The winner will receive the coveted Hyundai Best Young Player Award trophy and an all-new Hyundai Tucson (ix35).
Rendezvous with Rajeev Jhaveri - The Author Of I, Romantic
Rajeev Jhaveri has directed short films; full length features and is the author of the very successful book I, Romantic. The author speaks about his work, life and more in an exclusive interview with us. This is what he has to say:
Nissan India launches new ‘Micra’
Nissan Micra is a smart, global hatchback simplifying urban mobility. The Micra has a rich legacy of 28 years and has established its credential by winning many awards. The all new Nissan Micra has been fine-tuned to meet the different tastes and needs of customers in both developed markets and emerging markets like India.
Nissan Launches All-New March
Employing a new-generation Xtronic CVT* with an auxiliary transmission and Nissan's newly developed 1.2L 3-cylinder HR12DE engine, which achieves both low fuel consumption and outstanding torque performance, March achieves both a 25% improvement in fuel economy over 2010 standards and SU-LEV certification, emitting 75% fewer exhaust emissions than 2005 standards in every grade.
.Nissan ramps up dealership network across India
• Opens 5 New dealerships in Ludhiana, Gurgaon, Calicut, Jalandhar and Surat
• 15 dealers in operation till date; 5 more dealerships to be opened in July 2010
• Plans to have more than 30 Dealers by end of this fiscal year
• 15 dealers in operation till date; 5 more dealerships to be opened in July 2010
• Plans to have more than 30 Dealers by end of this fiscal year
HP introduces redesigned portfolio of Pavilion Notebook PCs
The new notebooks reflect HP’s ‘MUSE (materials, usability, sensory appeal and experiences) design philosophy and multi-sensory appeal. Fusing a rich mix of superior materials, touchable textures and artisanal etched metal finishes, the new range is equipped with easy-to-use features for improved usability that enables users to see, hear, and touch the latest in computing experiences, and appeal to fine taste and individuality.
Mukesh Ambani's RIL to foray in fuel retail
The country's largest private sector oil and gas operator would initially start the 750 fuel stations, which were closed due to uncompetitive fuel rates compared with the public sector fuel stations. The company plans to eventually increase the number to 5,000 outlets after diesel prices are completely deregulated
Audi launches A8 L luxury sedan
The Audi A8 L impresses with a presence of powerful confidence – it is a large, distinguished luxury sedan. Length and wheelbase have both been stretched by 13 centimeters (5.12 in) versus the standard version; the A8 L measures 5.27 meters (17.29 ft). All of this added length is to the benefit of the rear seat passengers.
Vivel celebrates with brand ambassador and superstar Kareena Kapoor
ITC, the multi-business conglomerate's personal care brand Vivel organized a special event to recognize the support of its trade partners in making the brand a great success. Vivel is one of the most rapidly growing brands in the soap segment in India, today.
RAYMOND WEIL continues to develop strongly in Indian market
The First Swiss watch manufacturer to establish itself in India over 30 years ago, RAYMOND WEIL continues to develop strongly in this market with great potential. After the very recent creation of its own Indian affiliate, the Brand has just opened 3 boutiques in June 2010.
Dell Inspiron Mini 10 covered with All MLB Teams – Die Hard Fan artwork
The Dell Inspiron Mini 10 is the perfect travel companion device for any devoted baseball player or fan, providing on the go access for checking stats, watching online gamecasts, managing a fantasy team, or even catching a broadcast game on a device with the optional built-in digital TV tuner. And those fans can declare their team loyalty by personalizing their Mini 10 with one of 95 different MLB team designs.
GM launches Chevrolet Beat and opens dealership in West Bengal
In its resolve to reach out to its customers, General Motors India today opened yet another dealership in West Bengal and also launched the all new Chevrolet Beat. With this, GM now has 6 showrooms and 9 Service Centres in West Bengal taking the overall tally to 209 Sales Points and 200 Service outlets across the country with the opening of the new dealership M/s. Priti Motor Udyog Pvt. Ltd.,
‘Trends Conference’ for Indian Gem & Jewellery Sector, FICCI
The first session was devoted to “Designer Jewellery and Prospects for this Category”. The jewellers who participated included Varuna Jani, Raj Mahtani, Bina Goenka, Farah Khan Ali, Mira Gulati and others. The discussions focused on the challenges of doing business in this sector, and some of the strategies that have been adopted to face them.
Sunil Rekhi as Deputy CFO for Nissan Motors India
Nissan Motor India Private Ltd (NMIPL) as part of its aggressive growth strategy in India has today announced the appointment of Sunil Rekhi as Deputy Chief Financial Officer. Sunil Rekhi who was previously the CFO at General Motors based in Gurgaon will report into Richard Ito - Chief Financial Officer for Nissan Motor India and Renault Nissan Automotive India Private Ltd (RNAIPL).
Rolls-Royce Sales in June show accelerated growth worldwide
The company is currently building 15 cars a day, including Phantom and Ghost models, with over 300 cars built in June – both record numbers since the company launched in January 2003. All models are sold out until at least September, with Phantom saloons sold out until October
Liali Jewellery celebrates July with ruby & diamond collection
Once again, Liali Jewellery focuses on the stone of the month Ruby, considered to be the symbol of immortal love. The stone is especially perfect for those who are born in July as also those celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary! The retailer has sourced some of the finest rubies to create exciting pieces.
Mercedes-Benz June sales up 13%
With 113,300 units delivered (2009: 100,300), sales increased 13 percent worldwide, surpassing expectations. In the first half of the year, sales of Mercedes-Benz passenger cars were up 15 percent compared to the result in the same period last year, with 556,700 vehicles (2009: 483,300) handed over to customers.
India's Most Popular Blogger On His Debut Novel 'Dork' - Sidin Vadukut
Sidin Vadukut is a blogger, columnist and the Managing Editor for Livemint.com. His debut novel Dork hit the stands in January 2010 and was an instant success. We got in touch with the young author and got chatting about his book, his views on office culture and much more. This is what he had to say.
HTC introduces HTC Wildfire Android Smartphones in Singapore
HTC Wildfire helps you stay connected with those who are most important to you through HTC Sense, a user experience focused on putting people at the centre by making phones work in a more simple and natural way. You won’t miss out on the fun as HTC’s Friend Stream application seamlessly gathers and displays content from social networks like Facebook, Twitter, and Flickr into one organised stream of updates.
European brand s.Oliver plans to reach out to its customer’s pan-India
s.Oliver, the leading European fashion brand announced the opening of its new store at Mumbai. This announcement is in line with s.Oliver’s plan to reach out to its customer’s pan-India. The store was opened in the presence of s.Oliver India’s Partner, Mr. Sudhir Dhingra and is located at the extremely popular Inorbit Mall at Malad, Mumbai.
Asus NX90 Multimedia Notebook: A Duet of Style and Sonority
The NX90, crafted with input from renowned designer David Lewis and technology co-development with Bang & Olufsen ICEpower, comes in as a notebook that's on a par with full surround systems in terms of audio quality through the ASUS SonicMaster sound standard. It is further a style icon, meant to take centerstage at the home and add a touch of class to any décor.
India’s first Kodak PLAYSPORT pocket Video Camera at Photo Today 2010
Kodak unveiled new Kodak PLAYSPORT Video Camera, India’s first pocket Video Camera at Photo today 2010. Priced at Rs. 7,999, the Kodak PLAYSPORT Video Camera is waterproof up to 10 feet and includes features like electronic image stabilization and Kodak Imaging Science for sharper videos with vibrant colors and less blur. The camera can also capture 5 megapixel still pictures.
Honda Starts Sales of All-New Compact Multi-Wagon Freed Spike
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced it will begin sales of the all-new Freed Spike compact multi-wagon in Japan on July 9, 2010. The Freed Spike features a compact body size for nimble maneuvering, a spacious and high-utility cabin and a cargo area ideal for an extensive range of uses.
World’s First Smart Projector Phone Samsung I8520 Galaxy Beam Launched
StarHub will be the first in the world to introduce Galaxy Beam in Singapore, which is set to illuminate the future of smartphones with its built-in Pico Projector coupled with power-packed features and a crystal clear Super AMOLED display.
Canon launches India’s third exclusive Canon Pro-Zone in Mumbai
Canon EOS showroom in showcases the entire range of DSLR cameras, lenses and accessories. Canon has two other pro-zones in Delhi and Pune respectively, and has plans to open an outlet in Bangalore and other major cities of the country during 2010.
Chevrolet grows sales & share in 13 European markets
Chevrolet Europe sold 232,417* cars from January to June, an increase of 16,401 cars, or 8.0 percent, compared to the year earlier period (2009: 216,016 cars). Chevrolet's European market share was up by 0.14 point at 2.4 percent, based on share gains in 13 European countries.
Renault-Nissan & Bajaj Confirm Progress on Development of New Vehicle
In November 2009, the Renault-Nissan Alliance and Bajaj Auto Ltd. announced their intention to partner on the development of an innovative new four-wheel product for the Indian and other emerging markets.
Viewsonic launches VX2739wm, world’s first 27' Full HD monitor
ViewSonic has announced the launch of its VX2739wm – the world’s first 27” Full HD monitor with a blazing fast 1ms response time. The VX2739wm comes with ViewSonic’s strongest pixel performance guarantee as well as a three-year limited warranty. It will be offered at a MRP of Rs.24, 999.
Samsung Fascinate, A Galaxy S Smartphone Now at VW
Verizon Wireless, the nation’s largest and most reliable wireless voice and 3G network, and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile), the No. 1 mobile phone provider in the United States1, today announced the upcoming availability of the Samsung Fascinate, a Galaxy S smartphone.
Designers Kapil & Monika open fashion retail store in Delhi
Designers Kapil and Monika Arora began their journey by establishing their own fashion retail store in New Delhi , and then proceeding to establish their own fashion labl under the name Kapil and Monika. They have remained true to the consistency of their designs and quality of their product throughout their tenure in the fashion industry and are quite upbeat with their collection which is into couture bridal , indo - western line . The duo are currently retailing from Kimaya.
Logitech Acquires Norway-based Paradial AS
Logitech has announced the acquisition of the assets of Paradial AS, a Norway-based leading provider of firewall and NAT (network address translation) traversal solutions for video communication.
Record applications receive for LFW Gen Next & Emerging
Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) has seen a steady increase in designer applications over the seasons, but an unprecedented increase for LFW Winter/Festive 2010 (scheduled from 17th to 21st September 2010).
Nikon Introduces Nikon D3S Digital-SLR Cameras
For the first time, Nikon introduces the latest images captured in space by D3S digital-SLR cameras and NIKKOR interchangeable lenses used by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
Audi inaugurates first dealership in Kolkata
Audi, the German luxury car manufacturer, today announced the inauguration of its new state-of-the-art showroom in Kolkata. The dealership was inaugurated by Michael Perschke, Head - Audi India and Sandip Bajaj, Managing Director - Audi Kolkata (Mohan Motor Distributors Private Limited).
Altec Lansing introduces Octane 7 VS4621 2.1 speaker system in India
The Octane 7 features unique down-firing mid-range drivers which blast the sound waves down onto a hard surface, where they are reflected and evenly distributed throughout the room for well balanced sound.
Skullcandy, Roc Nation launch next level in audio experience with Aviator
This first joint venture for the two brands affords both the opportunity to collaborate in the marketing as well as the creative direction of all merchandise. The power of this partnership will push new levels of style and sound in the marketplace and redefine the music listening experience.
Volkswagen expands production capacity in Mexico
Expansion of the Puebla plant is a major step towards the future for Volkswagen in Mexico. As a result, Puebla remains the main supplier of compact class vehicles in North America. Efficient production with high localization and new products tailored to the wishes of our North American customers will bring further growth momentum in Mexico.
Vision Express expands its presence in Jaipur
Vision Express, the 50-50 Joint Venture between Reliance Retail and Pearle Europe, expands its base nationally by opening yet another store in Jaipur. This celebrates the launch in sync with the brand's aggressive retail expansion strategy which has helped Vision Express establish a formidable presence of 69 stores across 18 cities in the country in just over a year of its operations in India.
Samsung & Reliance launch Galaxy i899 CDMA Android Phone in India
Combing a unique blend of performance and elegance, Samsung Galaxy i899 will offer an enhanced experience of seamless Speed Data on the Move offering speeds upto 3.1 Mbps to Reliance Mobile customers. The new Smartphone available only on Reliance Mobile network will also be the first CDMA device to be launched in India pre-installed with Android Market – an online applications store developed by Google for Android devices.
Tanishq introduces new exquisitely crafted designs in diamond jewellery
Crafted elegantly for a distinctive appeal and style, each piece of jewellery has a story to speak, making them unique and timeless. These beautiful and magnificently designed hi-value diamond jewellery collections comprising of necklace, earring and bangles.
HM - Mitsubishi Motors opens authorized service outlet in Mumbai
HM-Mitsubishi Motors, India’s leading automobile manufacturer, has inaugurated the company’s first authorized service outlet in Worli, today. The service outlet, G. N. Automotives Private Limited, was inaugurated by Yoshiaki Wada, Head – Dealer Development & Business Development, HM-Mitsubishi Motors, in the presence of other senior company officials. 
LG Cookie Zip, LG 510 CDMA Mobile Phone Now in India at Rs. Rs 8,299
While you always enjoyed big and clear picture on your TV, your wish to catch your favourite programmes while you are on move is now possible with the launch of LG 510 also popularly called as, “Cookie Zip” in the Indian market today. The phone clearly portrays the brand's technology leadership, especially with the EVDO feature giving ultimate downloading speed and Live TV for superior TV experience.
Sumit Sawhney as new VP Marketing, Sales & After Sales for GM India
Sumit Sawhney will be responsible for VSSM (Vehicle Sales, Servicing & Marketing) function for the Indian Sub Continent. He will be based at the Marketing Office in Gurgaon and will report to the President & Managing Director of GM India.
Gitanjali Lifestyle to present Bridal Collection at CIFW 2010
Gitanjali Lifestyle has become the title and presenting sponsor of the Chennai International Fashion Week (CIFW), and will be showcasing its stunning jewellery by Giantti along with designer duo Rahul & Gunjan’s exciting and opulent Bridal collection at one of the main shows during the event.
Shoot Panoramic Photos in 3D with Sony’s Latest Cyber-shot Cameras
Sony Electronics Asia Pacific expands its stylishly slim Cyber-shot T series and power-packed Cyber-shot W series range with the new Cyber-shot DSC-TX9, DSC-T99 and DSC-WX5 cameras. In line with Sony’s promise to deliver an extensive suite of 3D entertainment products and services, the Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 and DSC-WX5 are the world’s first digital still cameras that are able to capture panoramic photos in 3D.
Audi’s new sales record in 2010 after first half-year
“The first half proved considerably better than we had expected, above all in European markets and the United States,” said Peter Schwarzenbauer, Member of the Board of Management for Marketing and Sales at AUDI AG.
Continental’s affordable start-stop systems for ultra-compact cars
With affordable components for start-stop systems Continental makes savings possible even in ultra-compact cars. Cars in the lower price segment are in particularly great demand in booming developing countries such as India or China.
Indian Auto Industry Registers Lower But High Growth
Passenger Vehicles segment in April-June 2010 grew at 32.70 percent over same period last year. Passenger Cars grew by 33.43 percent, Utility Vehicles grew by 25.36 percent and Multi Purpose Vehicles grew by 39.19 percent in April-June 2010 over same period last year.
Nokia launches localized Ovi Music Unlimited in Delhi
Ovi Music Unlimited will redefine the way Indian consumers discover, download and enjoy digital music. The service offers consumers free access to the latest high quality legal digital music downloads and customized playlists.
Toyota to expand Product Quality Field Offices across US and Canada
Toyota will officially open its next Product Quality Field Office in San Francisco this month, and an additional three offices across the U.S. over the next 12 months. Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) announced that it will establish Product Quality Field Offices in Toronto and Calgary, for a total of seven offices across North America.
Nissan Releases Revised X-TRAIL SUV
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd announced the release of the new revised X-TRAIL and the addition of a 6-speed automatic transmission model to the Clean Diesel "X-TRAIL 20GT." Both go on sale July 16th at Nissan dealers nationwide.
MSI’s GT660 Notebook: The Ultimate in Multimedia Entertainment
With the Intel Core i7 processor under the hood, MSI’s GT660 gaming notebook not only hums like a well-tuned sports car, its body is graced with cool lines that leave other laptops eating its dust. It’s the racecar of notebooks and it’s the only NB on the market to come equipped with high-fidelity surround sound from world-class sound system designer Dynaudio. At the touch of a finger, you can enjoy the ultimate in sound and speed.
Levi’s announces end of season sale
Levi’s starts the second half of the year with a bang – with the launch of its End-of-Season sale! With unbelievable discounts of up to 50% on the world’s most loved jeanswear brand, this is the ideal chance to grab a few more pairs of Levi's.
Infibeam Launches Marketplace For Used & Rare Books
Infibeam.com enhances its existing online bookstore by adding the largest selection of over 70 lac new, rare and used books for shipping across India. Now customers can compare prices and availability across marketplace sellers and get the book at lowest cost delivered to their home any where in India with free shipping.
Sony DPF-X95 S-Frame: Coolest way to store your memories
The Photo Frame comes equipped with multiple playback options which give you the flexibility to display your photos as single images for full screen viewing, as thumbnails for easy searching, or as a slideshow for undisturbed screening of pictures with 10 built-in transitions. DPF-X95 range comes at a price of Rs. 11,990/- and is available across all Sony Center stores and other major electronic outlets across India.
Rinku Sobti to unveil ‘Flowers of my Dream’ collection at CIFW 2010
Rinku Sobti, an eminent Delhi based fashion designer is going to unveil her latest line of collection titled “Flowers of my Dream” at Chennai International Fashion Week (CIFW) 2010 which is scheduled from July 7 till July 11, 2010 at Royal Le Meridian, Chennai.
LG Unveils two New LG Optimus Android smartphones
LG Electronics (LG) today unveiled its upcoming LG Optimus Series, a line-up of innovative smart devices featuring the latest in mobile technology that will spearhead the company’s newest campaign to highlight LG’s ability to tame consumers’ information-dominated lives. 
Mercedes-Benz India June sales up 94%
In the first half of 2010 Mercedes’ sales increased by 79% (January – June 2010: 2402 units; January – June 2009: 1342 units). Powering this growth are the volume models of the E-Class (1056 units) and the C-Class (926 units).
Ibibo.com inks deal with Maruti Suzuki
Ibibo.com, India’s leading social gaming and social networking site, has partnered with Maruti Suzuki to bring about the first ever Online Serial for millions of netizens. This initiative will comprise of a team which will be selected on the basis of online votes.
Audi India registers 71% sales growth in Q2
The company has recorded half-yearly sales of 1400 cars- the highest ever for Audi in India, a growth of 71%. For the second quarter (April to June 2010), Audi India sold 622 cars and recorded an impressive sales growth of 42%. Its sales in June 2010 stood at 233 cars, a 14 percent growth over June 2009 sales (204 units).
8th VAS Asia 2010: India’s Premier & Only Forum on VAS in New Delhi
All the major Indian Telecom Operators along with the Leading VAS technology organisation’s will be congregating at 8th VAS Asia 2010 – a single day International Conference & Exhibition which is being held on July 9th 2010 at Le Meridien, New Delhi.
Audi begins assembly of the Q5 in India
The sporty SUV is the third Audi model after the A4 and A6 to be produced in India, increasing the production volume of the company with the four rings in India this year to more than 2,400 units, compared with 732 vehicles in the preceding year. Altogether Audi has produced around 2,000 cars in India since the start of production in September 2007. By 2015 up to 6,000 units will be rolling off the line each year.
Toyota to Produce 'Etios' Engines, Transmissions in India
Toyota Industries and Kirloskar Group - will produce engines and transmissions for the Toyota Etios. The Etios concept was showcased early this year at the Delhi Auto Expo. The Etios will be produced in TKM's second plant, with an initial capacity of 70,000 units. 
Zen Mobile unveils M25 Dual SIM with 72 days of Battery back-up
The handset has many good features apart from its long battery life like the 1.3 mp camera for capturing unforgettable moments with an excellent clarity. Adding great worth to handset is the 2.4 inch TFT screen that enables entertainment on the go with lucidity redefined, allowing the user to watch favorite movies and videos.
Nissan’s Fuel-Saving Technologies Scheduled to be launched in FY2010
The technologies are the culmination of the company's research and development efforts based on the Nissan Green Program 2010 (NGP 2010) - Nissan's mid-term environmental action plan that includes initiatives to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in various fields within the scope of corporate activities.
Rhea Nasta allows you to experience a world of jewelry
Rhea’s jewellery allows you to be yourself, bringing out the woman in you. When you choose your pendant, you not only have a variety of coloured stones to pick from but can also decide how to string it.
Indian Fashion Jewellery & Accessories Show in Delhi, July 9 to 11
India already exports fashion jewellery of the order of Rs. 245.83 crore to countries like Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, UAE, Switzerland, USA, UK and Latin American countries etc. The share of India is still a very meager/ nominal of the percentage of the global market, said Mr. Raj Kumar Malhotra, Chairman, EPCH.
Mi-Fone celebrates Africa’s Football Festivities with Mi-2010
Mi-Fone (BVI) Ltd announced the release of the Mi-2010 in conjunction with the World Cup unfolding in South Africa this June and July. The Mi-2010 is another strategic step in Mi-Fone’s commitment to producing low-cost mobile phones that reflect the needs and spirit of Africans throughout the continent.
CavinKare to promote adidas range of personal care products in India
Adidas Pure Game pays tribute to this year’s host nation with a signature fragrance that is itself the result of a harmonious blend of natural ingredients found throughout the Rainbow Nation’s diverse countryside.
Dell to acquire Scalent technology
Dell has announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Scalent, a private company that provides software that makes data center infrastructure dynamic, easily scalable and highly efficient. Dell will integrate Scalent technology into its Advanced Infrastructure Manager (AIM) solution. Subject to customary closing conditions, Dell expects to complete the acquisition in its second fiscal quarter. 
World's First 3 Terabyte External Desktop Drive From Seagate
Available immediately, the 3TB FreeAgent GoFlex Desk external hard drive helps to meet the explosive worldwide demand for digital content storage in both the home and the office. With 3TB of capacity people can store up to 120 HD movies, 1,500 video games, thousands of photos or countless hours of digital music.
Samsung Unveils Eco-Friendly LED Monitors
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, the number one worldwide brand for display products, is continuing to evolve LED monitor technology by offering environmentally-friendly monitors with better viewing angles and eye-catching designs with the release of its 50 and 30 series LED monitors.
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Volkswagen launches Vento Sedan in India
“For the Volkswagen Group, India is an important strategic growth market, as we continue to grow our volumes and market share in this automotive boom market with our brands Volkswagen, Audi and Skoda”, Christian Klingler, Group Board Member for Sales and Marketing commented during the car presentation.
Actress Vidya Balan launches Mercedes Magazine in India
Mercedes-Benz announced its partnership with MaXposure Media Group to launch the Mercedes Magazine for the first time in India. Mercedes Magazine is a vibrant kaleidoscope of interesting reads, which include myriad topics on various aspects like highend products and services, fashion, hobbies, holidays, communications and entertainment. Apart from giving readers the latest updates on the brand, the magazine will cover the global lifestyle of the rich, the famous and the creative.
Transcend Ships New Mac Friendly StoreJet 25D2-W Portable Hard Drive
Featuring a sleek glossy white finish and certified compatibility with Mac laptop and desktop computers, this brand new Apple friendly drive is a must have for fashion-minded users—especially Mac enthusiasts.
Yamaha India sales up 32 % in June’ 10
Yamaha India sold 28,155 units in June 2010 as against 21,278 units sold in June 2009. In domestic markets, the company sold 21,157 units in June 2010 as compared to 17,878 units in the same month last year. The exportfigures stood at 6,998 units in June 2010 while 3,400 units were exported in June 2009.
Transcend Introduces 16GB JetFlash V90C Classic USB Flash Drive
Transcend announced an artistic addition to its JetFlash family, the 16GB JetFlash V90C classic keychain USB flash drive. Featuring abundant storage space and a sleek modern geometric pattern, the impossibly small JetFlash V90C is a stylish must-have for fashion-conscious mobile storage users.
Nissan JUKE Crossover Orders Exceed 10,000 Units in the First Month
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced that domestic orders for the all-new Nissan JUKE have greatly exceeded company expectations. Introduced on June 9th, JUKE orders for 10,943 units received to date, about one month after its release, are more than eight times greater than the monthly target of 1,300 units.
Meet Prachand Praveer of the Alpahari Grihatyagi Fame
Prachand Praveer is an alumnus of IIT Delhi. His debut book hit stands and created ripples in the literary circles. We got in touch with Prachand Praveer, one of the young Indian writers and this is what he had to say about his book, inspirations and much more.
Audi delivered more than 100,000 cars in half year
“2010 will be another record year in Audi’s history in China. We will exceed the mark of 200,000 vehicles delivered more quickly than originally anticipated,” said Peter Schwarzenbauer, Member of the Board of Management for Marketing and Sales at AUDI AG.
New Generation Mercedes-Benz CL-Class: The epitome of luxury coupes
Its NEDC figures show savings of up to 23 percent over its predecessor model, CO2 emissions having dropped from 288 grams per kilometre to 224 grams per kilometre. This significant reduction is achieved thanks to the newly-developed BlueDIRECT technology with third-generation spray-guided direct injection, with the contribution of the specially-designed BlueEFFICIENCY package of the CL 500 BlueEFFICIENCY. 
Hidesign Launches in Express Avenue Mall, Chennai
Hidesign has launched its 50th exclusive store in India in Express Avenue Mall, Chennai. The 850 square foot Hidesign store located on the ground floor carries a good mix of Hidesign’s classic handbags and men’s bags as well as the complete Spring Summer 2010 Collection.
New generation of Mercedes-Benz Viano: Comfort, Sustainability, Driving Pleasure
The improved interior of both cockpit and passenger compartment sets new standards, as does an efficient new drive system. The vehicle's unique BlueEFFICIENCY technology, which comes as standard, ensures maximum fuel economy and minimum environmental impact. The new suspension offers comfort in conjunction with driving enjoyment and active safety, while the fresh styling of the Viano takes cues from the current Mercedes-Benz passenger car range to give the Viano a character all of its own. 
Damas introduces opulent new line of diamond watches – Varotti
The current collection is highly feminine, has unique design and bold dials making it a perfect accessory for an elegant evening. Together, the dial and the strap give this collection its unique sparkle and elegance.
Bajaj Motorcycle records highest ever sales in June 2010
Bajaj Motorcycle capacity of 300,000 units/month is expected to go on stream from July 2010. - 3-Wheeler capacity of 35,000 units/month is expected to go on stream from July 2010. - Apr-June 2009 sales include 1,693 scooters.
Toshiba and Intel to launch educational tablet PC
The CM1 has been specially developed to be commercialized for educational purposes by Intel, which promotes ICT[1] education on a global basis, and by Toshiba, which has technologies and expertise for notebook PCs. The monitor rotates 180 degrees and has a touch screen LCD that supports pen input, allowing students to practice handwriting. The PC also has a handle to make it easy to carry around at school.
World’s Forst VA LED Monitors with EW and VW Series from BenQ
The lineup of the 16:9 Full HD VA-panel LED monitors includes: EW2420 (24”); VW2420 (24”) and VW2220(H) (21.5”). With a wider viewing angle at 178º/178º, True 3,000:1 Native Contrast Ratio and BenQ’s proprietary Sneeze Human Vision Technology all on a true 8-bit panel, these VA LED monitors significantly enhances the viewing pleasure for all.
Subros & Denso JV to design automobile air conditioning systems in India
“The new Joint venture company will further enhance Design and Development capabilities of Subros to provide complete technical solutions in Thermal Business and also to enhance technical capability to support new Product/Business Development for the satisfaction of it’s ultimate customers.” said Mr. Ramesh Suri, Chairman, Subros Limited.
Casio G-Shock Technology Meets Surfrider Style
After last summer’s highly successful collaboration to commemorate 25 years of protecting the world’s oceans, waves and beaches, G-Shock and the Surfrider Foundation have joined forces again to create a second co-branded collaboration watch.
Weston foray's into high end PC speaker market
Weston, a well known consumer electronics company has announced its entry into the premium Personal Computer (PC) speaker market in India with a new line of Rockstar brand multi media speakers. 
TVS Motor two wheeler sales grow 36 % in June 2010
TVS Motor Company continued its upward trend with growth in sales for the month of June 2010, Motorcycles grow 44 %; Scooters grow 42 %; Domestic sales up 33 %; Exports up 66 % Highest Three Wheeler Sales recorded in June 2010.
Nissan LEAF to visit all 47 prefectures in Japan
In collaboration with various NPOs throughout Japan, a series of Nissan LEAF test-rides and workshops will be conducted across the country, with the first phase of the tour starting on July 31 in Kanagawa Prefecture, where Nissan was founded. 
Puma launches solar powered mobile
PUMA AG and Sagem Wireless today announced operator and retail partners in eleven European markets as part of the first wave of PUMA Phone launches. The first mobile operators and retailers including the PUMA Phone in their portfolio will see the device on sale in Germany, UK, Italy, Netherlands, France, Switzerland, Austria, Greece, Romania, Macedonia and Slovenia.
Maruti Suzuki India June sales up 17.3% yoy
Maruti Suzuki’s volume in the domestic A3 segment grew by 32.5 per cent while in the A2 segment the sales grew by 11.4 per cent during the month as compared to sales in June 2009. The sales growth in the C segment was 43.9 per cent over June 2009.
Mercedes-Benz inaugurates new Kolkata showroom
Interkrafts, the authorized dealer for Mercedes-Benz in Eastern India today formally inaugurated its new showroom for Kolkata. Centrally located at Dr. Ambedkar Sarani Road, the new Interkrafts showroom is spread over an area of 6700+ sq. ft. The facility was created in a span of four months with an investment of Rs. 1.5 Crores.
Honda Siel Cars June sales down marginally
Honda Siel Cars India Ltd, leading manufacturer of Premium Cars in India sold 4595 units in the month of June’10 as against 4067 units sold in May’10 recording a growth of 13%. And The Company had sold 5048 units in the corresponding month last year.
Mahindra Two-Wheelers sales registers 329% growth in June 2010
Mahindra Two Wheelers, a part of the US $7.1 billion Mahindra Group, today announced that its sales for the month of June 2010 stood at 10017 units, as against 2333 units in June 2009, an increase of 329%. 
Toyota Kirloskar Motor’s June sales up 2%
Toyota Kirloskar Motor has registered a growth of 42% in sales in June 2010, compared to the corresponding period last year. It sold 6,180 units in June 2010 against 4,367 units in June last year and Cumulative sales for the period January to June 2010 stands at 37,126 units, recording an increase of 76% over the same period last year.
Nirvana Diamond brings timeless favorite ‘Balis’ this monsoon
Keeping the changing trends and the climate in mind, Nirvana Diamond Dewellery has introduced the timeless, fashion accessory of all times - balis. They not only give you a great look but are apt for the monsoon. They are simple yet fashionable and can be worn with any attire.
Oscar enters mobile phone market with low-priced handsets
Consumer electronics brand OSCAR today announced its entry into the Rs. 70,000 crore cellular phone markets. To begin with Oscar mobiles will be launched in North and East India where Oscar has a strong presence and will be subsequently launched in rest of India.
Logitech introduces Speaker Lapdesk N700 all-in-one laptop
You're already using your laptop to listen to music, play games, and watch movies, TV and videos. You're not only looking for a way to be comfortable but you know what a difference high-quality audio can make when you're enjoying good entertainment. 
Kobian Introduces Mercury MicroSD Card
The new Mercury MicroSD offers increased memory capacity and compact sized formats required to enhance essential features such as MP3 playback, video-downloads, high-quality cameras and gaming. Mercury MicroSD is available in all capacities starting from 2GB to 64GB.
Lakme Special Gifts for Daughter's Day
You can bring more color into her life with the new shades of Lakmé Lip Artist that gives the ease of a pencil and the luxurious feel of a lipstick, all in one! The new Lakmé Lash Artist and Lakmé Black Impact Liner will enhance her eyes for a dynamic look. Keep her smiling with Lakmé.
Primesite does 5x innovations for Garnier Men Deo
Primesite has now come up with an engaging creative in the outdoor space for its client Garnier. The task in hand was to execute an impactful creative idea that simultaneously brought alive the launch of Garnier Deodorants, a new range of antiperspirants designed to give 48 hour protection from sweat and odour, thus promising long lasting freshness.
Sachin Tendulkar as Brand Ambassador for Toshiba India
Toshiba Corporation has appointed the “Master Blaster” and “Living Legend”, Sachin Tendulkar as its brand ambassador across its product categories of laptops, LCD TV and Home Appliances and for corporate branding in India. Sachin is a world-renowned Indian cricketer who has to his credit innumerable records and path-breaking achievements in the cricketing arena.
Toyota Reopens Fortuner Bookings
Toyota Kirloskar Motor today announced that bookings for the Fortuner will reopen from July 1, 2010 across India. The company had put a hold on the bookings from January 31, 2010 because of a backlog of orders booked in.
SkodaAuto India June sales up 43%
SkodaAuto India sales for the first half of 2010 (Jan-June’10) stood at an impressive 68% growth as compared to the same period last year. The company sold a total of 9814 units from January to June 2010 as against 5840 units for the same period last year. All the Skoda models have improved in their market share as compared to last year.
Tata Motors June sales up 49%
The passenger vehicles business reported a total sale and distribution offtake of 29,948 nos. (27,811 Tata + 2,137 Fiat) in the domestic market in June 2010, a 53% increase compared to 19,513 nos. (17,039 Tata + 2,474 Fiat) in June last year. 
Continental to expand its footprint in India
“This year we plan to increase R&D staff strength in India by 30 percent,” reported Claude dGama Rose, Managing Director, Continental Automotive Components (India) Pvt Ltd in Bangalore. “All the more so in the face of past challenges, Continental will focus on our growth potential especially in the BRIC countries.
Beverly Hills Polo Club expands its presence in western-market
The brand launched its standalone store in the city’s happening Mega Mall, Shop No. G 16 A, Ground Floor, Mega Mall, Anthers (W), amidst much fanfare today. The opening ceremony commenced with the ribbon cutting ceremony by bollywood new age star and style diva Chitrangda Singh Actress / Actor Chitrangda Singh became the first shopper at the store.
‘Olympus Zone’ arrives in Bengaluru
G.K.Vale Camera store launched its technology section with ‘Olympus Zone’ in Bengaluru that offers a comprehensive range of Olympus digital cameras, professional cameras, binoculars, accessories, voice recorders and a host of other products under one retail roof.
Mahindra’s auto sales register 20% growth in June 2010
The company’s domestic sales stand at 26243 units, as against 22526 units in June 2009, an increase of 16.5%. Exports have grown by 179%. The 3W-Gio-Maxximo range of products have registered a phenomenal growth of 125% over same period last year. 
Kinetic signs JV with FGTecnopolo
The joint venture will combine the strength of FGT’s international design expertise with a locally set up engineering center in Pune and operate in the name of Kinetic FGTecnopolo. The JV will focus on a spectrum of infrastructure related products and services, including design, architectural and detailed engineering services for large infrastructure projects.
General Motors India’s June 2010 Sales grow up 112% at 9539 units
The June 2010 sales comprised 2,911 units of the Chevrolet Spark, 3,415 units of Chevrolet Beat, 1,423 units of the Chevrolet Tavera, 773 units of the Chevrolet Cruze, 398 Units of Chevrolet Aveo, 387 units of Chevrolet Aveo U-VA, 139 units of the Chevrolet Captiva and 93 units of Chevrolet Optra.
Tata Motors ties-up with IndusInd Bank for dealer financing
The dealers of Tata Motors will now have access to ready upstream finance from IndusInd Bank to meet their working capital requirements in addition to the existing retail finance arrangements. IndusInd ranks in the top retail financiers for Tata motors commercial vehicle segment today. This tie up is a part of the strategic focus of IndusInd Bank in developing the supply chain business.
SRS TheaterSound Featured in New Samsung Flat Panel HDTVs
SRS Labs announced that Samsung Electronics will be the first flat panel TV manufacturer to ship TVs equipped with SRS TheaterSound, the industry's most advanced and effective all-in-one HDTV audio solution.
FDCI new fashion initiative - Pearls Delhi Couture Week from July 20-25
India's leading couturiers will showcase their collections on the ramp and through installations. Pearls Delhi Couture Week is backed by title sponsor Pearls Group, and partners like the award winning Signature brand from United Spirits and P7.
Nissan starts export of the new ‘March’ from Thailand
To maintain high quality and cost competitiveness for the new March, Nissan has been developing a new manufacturing system globally. In Thailand, the first place to produce the Nissan March, 90,000 units are planned to be produced in FY2010, and they will be exported to the Asian region excluding China and Indonesia, and to Oceania while supplying the fast-growing Thai market.
Mattel Introduces Movie Toy Story 3
Walt Disney Pictures with their new venture Toy Story 3 brings to you the adventures of Woody, Buzz and Jesse. The much-awaited toy movie finally hits the theatres nationwide. Mattel, the master toy licensee, gives you a chance to relive the action at home with the fabulous range of Toy Story 3 toys.
LSI & Seagate Co-develop Technology for Next-Generation Hard Drives
The co-development effort combines Seagate LDPC digital back-end read channel and hard drive controller IP with LSI analog front-end read channel (RC) and physical layer (PHY) technology. The combined LDPC read channel has been incorporated into high-capacity SoC solutions that enable new levels of performance and storage capacity for leading-edge Seagate HDDs.
MSI’s 10-inch Wind U135DX netbook with chic exterior sheathed
It comes equipped with Intel’s latest ATOM processor N455, which supports DDR3 system memory and works with MSI’s TDE turbo drive technology for processor and memory to give you a mobile computing experience characterized by lightness, power savings, and high performance.
Ford Introduces New Curve Control Technology
Curve Control debuts as standard equipment on the all-new 2011 Ford Explorer going into production later this year, and will be offered on 90 percent of the company’s North American crossovers, sport utilities, trucks and vans by 2015.
Hyundai India registers first half growth of 29%
Hyundai’s total sales for June, 2010 stood at 46,254 units as against 47,266 units in June, 2009. The domestic sales accounted for 27,366 units as against 23,016 units in June, 2009 registering a growth of 18.9 % while the exports declined by 22.1% from 24,250 units in June, 2009 to 18,888 units in June, 2010. 
Asus appoints Mr. Rajeev Chaudhari as Director for System Business in India
ASUS, one of the top 5 global PC vendors, announces the appointment of Mr. Rajeev Chaudhari as the Director, Channel Management for its System Business in India. A veteran for the past 18 years in the IT Channel, Rajeev will manage and drive sales in the IT channel for ASUS System business consisting of the Netbook family including Eee PC, Eee Box, Eee Top and also Notebooks.
ADATA launches supreme-generation N005 USB Flash Drive
Adopting SuperSpeed USB 3.0 technology to achieve ultra-speedy read/write performance, N005 is designed to complement the modern lifestyle and to make data access much more efficiently with its powerful USB 3.0 connectivity.
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