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Volkswagen India adds another dimension to its success story

Group sales on the rise between Jan-July 2010 by 120.7 percent / Volkswagen Group India Chief Joerg Mueller on the sidelines of the SIAM Annual Convention: “In the right market with the right products at the right time- will double our sales by the end of 2010”

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Transcend launches 16GB 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.

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Reliance Big TV inks deal with Samsung India

Adding more joy this festive season, along with the free set top box, customers can also enjoy two months of free silver pack subscription along with one HD channel without any installation or activation fee. This exclusive offer is available all across India till 15th September 2010.

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Men’s wear brand Celio marks its presence in fashion city Chandigarh

Celio, the leading men’s wear brand from France, marks its presence in fashion city Chandigarh, with the launch of a 1000 sq ft store at City look, SOC-90, Sector -17. The store brings to you the Celio Autumn Winter 2010-11 collection.

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FujiFilm Finepix S1800: new 18x super zoom camera now in India

FujiFilm FinePix S1800 comes with a mechanically stabilized CCD sensor and high ISO sensitivity (ISO 6400) for anti-blur protection, the combination of these technologies reduces the blurring effect of both hand-shake and subject movement to provide sharp, clean and clear results even at the longest zoom settings or in the most challenging of lighting conditions.

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Tata Motors ties up with IndusInd Bank for auto financing

Tata Motors has entered into an understanding with IndusInd Bank for financing its range of passenger vehicles to provide an added facility of finance to its customers. A memorandum of understanding was signed by senior executives of both the companies today.

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Renault introduces Latitude at the Moscow International Motor Show

Renault is also launching the following new models to the Russian market: Duster, the new automatic Logan, Sandero and Sandero Stepway (complete knock down, CKD), as well as Fluence sedan and Mégane hatchback (semi-knock down, SKD). These vehicles will be produced locally from 2010-2011.

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Oscar Launches Oscar J4 Dual SIM phone for Indian youth

Oscar J4 is a social networking-enabled, QUERTY handset. It has a ONE TOUCH FM. This means that with one press of the FM button on the key pad, one can listen to FM radio. Another exciting feature is the AUTO CALL RECORD that allows one to record all incoming and outgoing calls for future reference.

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Levi's launches ‘Believe’ to support Levi's Curve ID line

At a press conference addressed by Mr. John Anderson, President & CEO, Levi Strauss & Co., and leading celebrity spokespersons Chitrangada Singh, Ileana D’Cruz and Jacqueline Fernandez, the brand showcased the Levi's Curve ID fit system as part of the India leg of the global launch.

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Honda Motorcycle Launches VFR1200F Road-Sport Bike in India

The VFR1200 F is a clean-sheet interpretation of the ultimate road sport machine – a concept driven by extensive understanding of customer needs. VFR1200F sets a new standard in motorcycle performance that will stand as a milestone in the history of ‘Fun Biking’ in India.

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Mercedes-Benz introduces E 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY in India

- E 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY marks the debut of CGI technology in the E-Class. Available in the popular Elegance range, the E 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY churns out a power of 183 hp and 285 Nm torque
- E-Class range offers the widest variety as compared to any product in its segment with 8 product offerings ranging from INR 38.6 lakhs till INR 64.5 lakhs for the E 350 Cabriolet

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Maruti Suzuki launches special limited edition Ritz Genus in India

The limited edition, ‘Ritz Genus’ retains the best attributes of Brand Ritz and adds several exciting features, which include: a brand new signature colour `Emerald Blue’. The colour is accentuated through matching door handles and body colour rear view mirrors.

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India’s first Hindi QWERTY keypad phone Y-45 from Wynncom

Wynncom has come up with yet another product innovation; this time the company has devised a new idea to make texting in Hindi possible by introducing a Hindi Qwerty keypad phone. This makes it easier for a user to connect especially in the Tier II and Tier III towns where one can express oneself in Hindi without any language restrictions.

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Ford to launch eight new vehicles in India by 2015

- Ford will launch eight new vehicles in segments appropriate in India by the middle of the decade to meet increasing consumer demand.
- Ford India to export Ford Figo to 50 new markets including Mexico, North African countries and the United Arab Emirates
- Ford’s growth in Asia Pacific and Africa is expected to account for 70 percent of the company’s global growth in the next decade

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50th SIAM Convention Concludes On An Optimistic Note

The 50th Annual Convention of SIAM (Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers), India’s apex body representing automobile industry, was inaugurated by Dr Pawan Goenka, SIAM president and President – Automotive and Farm Equipment, Mahindra and Mahindra, at Taj Palace Hotel in New Delhi.

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Suzuki Motorcycle launches Suzuki SlingShot 125 cc in India

Targeted at the mass segment, the Suzuki SlingShot is positioned to fill the void that currently exists between the 100 cc and the 150 cc segments without compromising on the key parameters that a customer aspires for – style of a 150 cc and the efficiency of a 100 cc bike.

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Mahindra & Mahindra inks deal with Shriram Automall

A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed by both the parties, to facilitate an exchange programme which will enable M&M customers to exchange their old commercial vehicles with new commercial vehicles, from the company’s stable.

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Hyundai introduces New Concept RB Sedan at 2010 Moscow Show

Hyundai Motor Company introduced a new sub-compact family sedan concept RB at the 2010 Moscow International Motor Show (MIMS).  The RB projects a coupe-like dynamic styling that is sculpted, stately and performance-oriented. 

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Honda Jazz Hybrid to debut at Paris Motor Show

The Jazz Hybrid will make its world motor show debut at the Paris Motor Show in September, further demonstrating Honda’s continuing commitment to petrol-electric hybrid technology.

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Hyundai Motor India announces price hike up to 1.2%

Hyundai Motor India, the country’s largest exporter and the second largest car manufacturer would be increasing the prices of its products by up to 1.2% across all models, from the 1st of September 2010. This increase is attributed to the increase in input costs.

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Toyota Launches Fortuner Anniversary Edition

Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd. has announced the introduction of the ‘Fortuner Anniversary Edition’ to celebrate more than 10,000 happy customers in its first year of launch in India. The Toyota Fortuner was launched on August 24, 2009 and since then has maintained close to a 60 per cent market share in its segment.

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Sony launches A-series Organic L.E.D sccreen super slim walkman

An entertainment powerhouse, the ultra-thin WALKMAN A840 boasts of a superb 2.8" (7.1cm) OLED screen, built-in Digital Noise Cancelling and S-Master Digital Amplifier technology. The Walkman Memory capacity ranges from 8GB up to 16GB offering space to store up to 10,000 songs or 9 hours of video.

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Sony Ericsson launches Xperia X8, Cedar, Aspen and Walkman phones in India

Sony Ericsson just unveiled six new phones in the Indian market, phones it describes as entertainment-packed...They are: Xperia X8 (previously known as Shakira), the affordable GreenHeart Cedar, the QWERTY messenger Aspen, and three Walkman phones – Yendo, Spiro, and Zylo.

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Nokia 5250 Touchscreen Handset Gets Officially Launched

Nokia set rumours flying a couple of weeks ago when pictures of an as-yet unreleased device were inadvertently uploaded to the Ovi Store. Well, now it’s officially launched – the Nokia 5250 is a touchscreen, music-centric device aimed anyone seeking a modern, multipurpose mobile that also offers great value for money. Read on for pictures and specs.

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LG Optimus GT540 Smartphone Now in India for Rs. 13000

LG announced the launch of its second Android-powered smartphone, LG Optimus GT540 Smartphone in India, an advance handset that offers an optimal environment for first-time smartphone users with easy and convenient 3.0-inch HVGA 262K color capable Touchscren display.

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RIM Introduces BlackBerry Curve 3G Smartphone in Malaysia

Designed to provide the growing mass of smartphone purchasers with a distinctly powerful, approachable and affordable choice, the BlackBerry Curve 3G supports high-speed 3G (HSDPA) networks around the world and gives users the exceptional communications features they need to accomplish more than ever, when they’re at home, at work and everywhere in-between.

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ViewSonic to feature LED technology by early 2011

ViewSonic has strengthened the company’s commitment to green computing by announcing that all of the company’s PC display products will feature LED technology by early 2011. This is to offer its customers significant energy cost savings and improved performance and contrast from any ViewSonic solution.

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HTC ARIA Pocket-Sized Debuts In Hong Kong

HTC Aria features the acclaimed HTC Sense experience, which automatically delivers the most-wanted information by bringing it to the forefront of the mobile experience.  Featuring HTC Sense, HTC Aria offers even more ways to stay connected, including Friend Stream, which delivers Facebook, Twitter and Flickr updates in a single, consolidated view.

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Cyberstar launches Hitachi external disk drive in India

A simple plug-n-play USB 2.0 interface disk drive, it is designed primarily for portable use and backed by Hitachi’s reputation for quality and reliability making it the best solution to store, preserve and manage the world’s most valued data.

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ADATA LaunchesC008 Retractable USB Flash Drive

The trendy design features a sliding USB connector, which smoothly extends from and retracts into the drive at the push of a thumb. The cap less mechanical design eliminates the hassle of lost drive caps. Furthermore, users can effectively make the USB connector ready for use with just one hand, for greater convenience when speed is necessary.

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Hidesign Wins Best Bags and Accessories Brand at Shoppers Stop Pinnacle Awards 2010

Hidesign was awarded the Best Bags and Accessories Brand at Shoppers Stop’s annual Pinnacle Awards ceremony. The award is given to the brand that shows the highest growth and sales in its category.

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Sony DR-GA500 and DR-GA200: Powerful Gaming PC Headsets

Singapore Electronics Asia Pacific introduces the ultimate gaming companions – the DR-GA500 and DR-GA200 PC headsets – designed to provide realistic, high impact surround sound quality for gamers without compromising on comfort and design.

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Maruti Suzuki rolls out 5 lakh K-series engines in 23 months

The K-series engines are available on seven Maruti Suzuki models including, Alto-K10, Wagon R, Swift, Ritz, Estilo, Swift Dzire and A star. In this short period since its launch, the celebrated K-series all-aluminum light weight engine has built a reputation of best-in-class fuel efficiency combined with top performance.

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RCom ties up with Nokia for innovative mobile services

The RCOM–Nokia partnership is structured on a one-of-its-kind blue-print to engage with the Indian consumes to offer an array of unmatched & innovative mobile, data and services offerings in India.

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New German Consul General visits Volkswagen India Chakan Plant

The new German Consul General in Mumbai, Dr. Leopold-Theodor Heldman today visited the Volkswagen India Chakan plant, which is one of the most modern plants of the Volkswagen Group worldwide. This was his first visit to the plant where he was welcomed by Mr. Joerg Mueller, Volkswagen Group Chief Representative India and President & Managing Director, Volkswagen India Private Limited.

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Spice Intros Android Smartphones & Tablet in India; MI300, MI700 & MI410

Three distinctive Connected Spice Life devices were unveiled today, which follow closely on the heels of a global launch in ASEAN countries. First of the series, Mi-300 boasts a 3.2" high resolution HVGA screen and will be closely followed by the launch of two other devices. Mi-410 a HD (High Def) mini-tablet with a 4.1" screen and the Mi-700 Mobile Internet tablet with a 7" screen. The Mi-410 and Mi-700 will debut around Oct- Nov this year.

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H'andy Sana 210 Smartphone Offers Heart Patients ECG Capability

An interesting smartphone is coming to the UK this year that is called the H’andy sana 210. The phone is aimed at people who have heart problems that require close monitoring by medical professionals.

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India International Jewellery Show: Grand opening with great focus on Gold

World Gold Council, the body that markets and promotes the consumption of gold, showcased various unconventional and exceptionally creative pieces of gold products through its theme ‘Gold Jewellery and Beyond.’ The key high-lights of World Gold Council this year at the IIJS, was the versatility of gold and its unusual applications.

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New Revised Nissan X-Trail Orders Exceed 8,000 Units in One Month

The new revised X-Trail has been highly acclaimed for its bolder and sportier front-end look, given by redesigned front grille, front bumper and headlights, with a high level of environmental performance that meets the tax break measures in Japan.

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Express your heartfelt love for your adorable sister with Vogue Eyewear

Celebrate Raksha Bandhan with Vogue Eyewear and express your heartfelt love and care for your adorable sister. Gift these absolute must-haves from the Vogue's Spring Summer Eyewear 2010 collection and watch your sibling become a star of the latest fashion trends.

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G-Fone 468 Dual SIM Now Available in India for Rs 2999

The G-Fone 468, enables the user to enjoy a hassle free mobile experience along with functionality of two SIM in one sleek Handset. The unique option of dual SIM card helps to keep personal life separate from the professional life.

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Lava B5: World's First Indian Rupee Symbol Enabled Phone in India

Lava B5, the latest model from Lava bears the rupee symbol in its keypad. Incidentally B5 is also the first phone with world's first Alpha keypad with keys arranged in ABCD order. There was a lot of discussions regarding the time period required to incorporate the" symbol in computer or mobile keypad. The estimated time varied from 6 months to two years.

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World's Smallest 64GB Solid State Drive from SanDisk

The SanDisk integrated SSD (iSSD), the first high-capacity product within this new category, is designed for use in fast-growing mobile computing platforms such as tablet PCs and ultra-thin notebooks.

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Samsung launches Galaxy 3 and Galaxy 5 Smartphones in India

The launch of these two smartphones closely follows the recent introduction of the company’s iconic, next generation, ‘Future Beyond Smart Phones’, Samsung Wave and Galaxy S– in the Indian market. Both Samsung Galaxy 3 and Galaxy 5 are based on the AndroidÔplatform and offer an intuitive, immersive and integrative experience for consumers.

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Abhishek Bachchan & Sonali Bendre unveil New Omega Constellation

Omega, the prestigious Swiss watch company, announced the launch of its latest collection - New Constellation – at a glittering star-studded event. Brand ambassadors Abhishek Bachchan and Sonali Bendre Behl dazzled the ramp with twelve other beauties to launch the new collection.

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Asus Unveils Asus NX90 Notebook in India

The new 18.4" ASUS NX90 sports the craftsmanship par-excellence of renowned designer David Lewis and is the result of collaboration of the ASUS Golden Ear team with the hallmark technology developer Bang & Olufsen ICEPower. Little wonder then that the NX90 is a pleasure to the senses as well as the mind of a quality-seeker.

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Skullcandy Full Metal Jacke & Titan noise isolating earphones launched

Skullcandy Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) is specially designed for Blackberry and iPhones. It can also be used with IPod and other MP3 players as well. This extremely stylish listening device is available with Integrated Microphone and Noise Isolating features that sharpen the sound from your music player.

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Sansui introduces new range of LCDs, Slim TVs and DVD players

The company is also entering mobile handset business and plans to launch 10 models by end of 2010. Through a multi- pronged strategy of introducing new products, entry into new business divisions, opening of dedicated customer care centers and special consumer oriented schemes, Sansui is targeting a turnover of Rs.2000 crore by the end of 2011.

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Mercedes-Benz launches E-Class Cabriolet in India

The E-Class has always been a runaway success in the Indian just as in the other parts of the world. It was the first automobile to roll out of the Indian plant back in 1995. Till d ate the E-Class has sold over 12,700 units thereby establishing itself as the most popular luxury car In the Indian market. The New E-Class has broken all records and has already sold 1268 vehicles between January to July 2010.

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Lenovo launches stylish premium multimedia Notebooks in India

From being just an outstanding computing machine, the Lenovo IdeaPad Y460 (14”) and Lenovo IdeaPad Y560 (15”) Notebooks seamlessly transform into a sleek home theatre or an envious gaming device at just the touch of a button!

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LG Electronics Introduces Digital Photo Frame - LG F8010N

Glossy in looks and extremely stylish in design, the photo frame enables full screen viewing of images, gratifying the user experience. It is equipped with multiple options such as storage folder, image browsing, slide/mutli show, image – pause/zoom, digital clock, calendar, alarm making it an art piece fitted in a perfect frame.

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Ray-Ban introduces Tech optical eyewear collection

Ray-Ban introduces the first line of the Ray-Ban Tech optical eyewear collection which features avant-garde models created from a patented hyper-technological process employed together with sophisticated and constantly evolving materials.

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Logitech Launches New Crystal Clear Audio Headsets

Featuring support for super wideband audio, the Logitech USB Headset H530 and the Logitech Laptop Headset H555 sound is so clear it’s almost like you’re in the same room as the people you call. The lightweight Laptop Headset H555 folds flat and easily fit into the included case. The USB Headset H530 offers laser-tuned drivers for exceptional audio quality.

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Sony Ericsson X10 Mini and Mini Pro: Perfect Rakhi Gift for sister

With drop-dead gorgeous looks, both phones can be toted as the ultimate diva accessories and can also give her the tech-edge over her friends since both run on Android platform, and offer signature applications and a customizable four-corner UI bringing all her communication together in one place.

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Nokia launches super slim Nokia X3 Touch and Type Handset

As Nokia's first 'Touch and Type' phone, the Nokia X3 allows people to tap quickly on the bright color touch screen, as well as enjoy the familiarity of the full keypad for quick fire text messages and phone calls.  Expected to be on sale in the third quarter, the Nokia X3 is expected to retail for approximately EUR 125, excluding taxes and subsidies.

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Mahindra wins bid for Ssangyong Motor acquisition

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M), India’s leading manufacturer of utility vehicles, emerged as the preferred bidder for the acquisition of a majority stake in South Korean SUV maker, Ssangyong Motor Company (SYMC). The preferred bidder status would require it to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with SYMC, followed by a detailed due diligence process.

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HTC, Tata Docomo Launch HTC Desire in India at Rs. 28,900

HTC Desire delivers intense brilliance, sharp contrast and true colors on the expansive 3.7-inch AMOLED display. The 1-GHz Qualcomm Snapdragonprocessor makes the phone incredibly responsive while the instinctive HTC Sense experience lets the user experience the HTC Desire with the greatest of ease.

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New Opportunities in Electric car market Indian: India and Taiwan

Taiwan’s Luxgen, the winner of the Taiwan Excellence Gold Award this year for its Luxgen7 MPV, has launched one of the world’s most advanced cars with a number of energy-saving features. Luxgen will soon start selling electric cars.

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Panasonic launches 103’ FHD 103PF12 Plasma Display

The new edition of 103" PDP (103PF12) is based on Neo-PDP technology that achieves twice the luminous efficiency in comparison to other models. Neo PDP enhances the brightness and contrast while improving moving picture performance.

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Tata Motors global sales grow 36% at 90,646 vehicles in July 2010

Sales of all commercial vehicles were 40,576 nos. in July 2010, a growth of 30%. Cumulative sales for the fiscal are 151,730 nos., a growth of 38%. Sales of all passenger vehicles were 50,070 nos. in July 2010, a growth of 42%. Cumulative sales for the fiscal are 188,094 nos., a growth of 53%.

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Volkswagen sells over four million vehicles in January

As a result, Europe’s largest automaker continues to outperform the overall market (+13.4 percent). This also applies for the majority of the Group’s volume brands. In July, the Volkswagen Group delivered 572,200 (556,200; +2.9 percent)** vehicles worldwide.

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SIAM 50th Annual Convention 2010, 26th August 2010, New Delhi

Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) is the apex industry association representing all vehicle and vehicular engine manufacturers in India. SIAM is the leading advocacy group for the automobile industry on economic, technology and public policy.

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HM-Mitsubishi to hike Outlander 2010 prices from September 1

HM-Mitsubishi has announced that it will be raising the prices of the Outlander 2010, from September 1, 2010. The price hike, which will be in the range of 1.5 to 2%, is primarily due to rising input costs and the appreciation of the Japanese Yen against the Indian Rupee.

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Sparkles launches diamond studded 18kt Gold Rakhis collection

A gold and diamond jewellery brand, Sparkles from the house of Poddar diamonds has launched its gold and diamond Rakhi collection exclusively for brothers and sisters. This unique collection is real 18 karat gold and diamond rakhis accompanied with authenticity certificate which comes along with each and every product.

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Sony BRAVIA emerges as a leader in the Flat Panel Display TV

The company is reported to have sold more than 1 lakh units during this quarter which are more than no. of units sold by any other brand. For the month of June alone, Sony captured 33% market share (by value) and 29.5% market share (by units).

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Fiat gives new Linea to Pantaloons Femina Miss India 2010 winners

The three gorgeous women were also given the opportunity to have a close look at Fiat’s state-of-the-art production plant and interact with the company’s employees at length. The three winners of the pageant were visibly elated upon receiving the keys of their brand new Fiat Lineas, as they now look to become the next style icons of the country.

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Lemon Introduces iT 717 Touch Phone in India

The touch phones are a growing trend in both rural as well as urban markets and Lemon has two phones – iT 717 and iT 515 to target this customer segments. Lemon iT 717 is a full touch phone launched by Lemon Mobiles with an eye on the increasing touch screen market.

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Acer, RCom introduce Netbook with embedded wireless broadband

The new Internet Connectivity solution jointly devised by Acer and Reliance Communications for the Indian market will eliminate the need of plugging any external device for internet access. Acer’s latest Netbook, Aspire One532h, will come with inbuilt Reliance Netconnect Broadband Plus services offering high speed connectivity of upto 3.1 Mbps across 66 Indian cities.

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Maruti Suzuki launches five CNG models in India

The country's largest car maker Maruti Suzuki today unveiled its flagship CNG engine technology, 'intelligent-Gas Port Injection' or i-GPI on five popular models. The models include SX4, Eeco, WagonR, Estilo and Alto and are being launched in Delhi NCR, Mumbai and Gujrat. With this initiative, the CNG footprint of the company spreads across entry level cars, compact cars, sedans and MPV segments.

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Volkswagen completes acquisition of Italdesign Giugiaro

Volkswagen therefore now holds a 90.1 percent stake in IDG, including the brand name rights and patents. Ralf-Gerhard Willner (49) and Salvatore Cieri (53) have been appointed to the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of IDG.

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Mandira Bedi the new face of Bodycare lingerie

Bodycare lingerie, adds another jewel to its crown by announcing Bollywood actress Mandira Bedi as the face of its iconic brand. This is for the first time in India that a Lingirie brand has a rope in an Indian face to promote its brand. Bodycare has introduced various innovations for the first time in India. It was the first brand to Introduce Procian printed panties for the first time in India. It also Develop latest international technology of Seamless Lingerie in India.

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IndusInd Bank ties up with Toyota Kirloskar Motor

Consequent to the tie-up, IBL will be one of the preferred financiers for the entire range of vehicles sold by Toyota Kirloskar Motor. Both IBL as well as Toyota dealers will promote various finance options to customers through all the branches/business outlets of IndusInd Bank.

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Ecko Unltd sets its foot in India with Spencer’s Retail

Ecko Unltd set its foot in India with the launch of its first showroom in the capital in an exclusive tie up with Spencer’s Retail Ltd. The first Marc Ecko store at DLF Promenade follows the exclusive branded outlet concept over an area of 1200 sq.ft,

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Watchmaker Raymond WEIL launches maestro tradition

With this new collection, Raymond WEIL demonstrates once again its profound attachment to its roots and its desire to offer a piece of history. The various models soberly explore the one thousand and one ways of interpreting a certain idea of harmony and discretion.

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Volkswagen launches the New Vento in India at Rs 6.99 lakhs

The Vento will be available to customers starting at Rs 6.99 lakhs, for the 1.6 litre petrol variant and Rs. 7.99 lakhs for the diesel variant, Ex. Showroom New Delhi. The New Vento will go on sale from September 6, 2010 across India in all Volkswagen dealers.

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Tata Motors and CWG Delhi 2010 signs MoU

Organising Committee Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi has signed a MoU with Tata Motors to provide turnkey transport solutions during the Games and Queens Baton Relay 2010 Delhi. Tata Motors has been signed as official motor transport sponsor for Commonwealth Games Delhi.

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Toshiba NB250 series: affordable ultraportable computing device

Every person who wants a smaller, lighter, easy-to-use, affordable ultraportable computing device but doesn’t want to compromise on comfort and style can pick this up from Toshiba’s extensive network of partners and retail outlets. This new model offers an enhanced feature set with a long battery life of up to 8 hours and further design enrichments over its predecessor.

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Mercedes-Benz adopts LUXEON Rebel LEDs from Philips Lumileds

Daimler AG announced that it has adopted LUXEON Rebel LEDs for use in the Daytime Running Light (DRL) function on several vehicle models within its fleet. Starting with the E-Class models in June 2010, Daimler intends to expand the use of LUXEON Rebel LEDs for the DRL function in other models, as well.

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SkodaAuto appoints Dr. Oliver Gruenberg as MD - Technical Affairs

Dr. Oliver Gruenberg assumed responsibilities from August 1st 2010 and has taken over from Mr Jean-Marie Lagey, Managing Director Technical Affairs who retired from Skoda Auto India after a distinguished tenure. Mr Lagey has been assigned new responsibilities in Europe.

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Fly Mobile launches Fly MC170 in India

The Fly MC170 phone is bundled with a powerful 3 MP camera which will let you forget your camera on your next holiday trip. MC170 is replete with social networking and instant messaging features. This small wonder holds a price to surprise for its consumers costing at Rs.4094.

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AirNet introduces Dual SIM AN2020i mobile phone in India

AirNet has announced a fresh thrust on its Dual SIM business by introducing a new handset in the market –AN2020i. The new launch will strengthen the Company’s Dual SIM offering in order to expand its existing range of mobile phones. This mobile phone besides having impressive features also has stylish and elegant design.

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Vodafone and Eco-Activate launch eco-friendly vehicle - E-rick

In keeping with Vodafone’s commitment towards a cleaner and greener environment, the launch of E-rick is an effort to provide pollution-free mode of transportation in the capital. E-rick, powered by batteries, aims to ensure reduction in carbon footprint with zero emissions. This technology will reduce the dependence on conventional fuel.

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Udaan Wins Two Awards at the Giffoni Film Festival

Udaan, co-produced by Anurag Kashyap, Sanjay Singh and UTV Motion Pictures and directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, continues to excel in the international market. After being selected in the ‘Un Certain Regard’ category in the Cannes Film Festival, the film has been awarded with the ‘Best Audience’ and the ‘Best Music Score Award’ by the Music Conservatory of Salerno at the prestigious Giffoni Film Festival.

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Sony Introduces Colourful Walkman NWZ-E450 video MP3 player

Available in five delightful pop colours – gold, pink, blue, red and black – the E450 delivers 50 hours of continuous music playback . In addition, Sony’s proprietary sound technologies deliver a richer audio performance with clarity and precision, as well as an improved user interface that helps users navigate their music quickly and effortlessly.

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Toshiba's Self-Encrypting Drive hard disk drives

Toshiba announced its latest 2.5" 7200rpm SED HDD model in July 2010, to address the increasing need for IT departments to comply with privacy laws and regulations governing data security. Designed to the Trusted Computing Group "Opal" Specification, Toshiba's SED models provide advanced access security and on-board encryption for client systems such as notebook computers.

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Vauxhall introduces lifetime warranty on all new cars

Vauxhall Lifetime Warranty will apply to the first owner of any Vauxhall car registered from August 1 2010. Warranty coverage continues throughout the life of the car until it reaches 100,000 miles.

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RIM Introduces New BlackBerry Curve 3G Smartphone

Designed to provide the growing mass of smartphone purchasers with a distinctly powerful, approachable and affordable choice, the BlackBerry Curve 3G supports high-speed 3G (HSDPA) networks around the world  and gives users the exceptional communications features they need to accomplish more than ever, when they’re at home, at work and everywhere in-between.

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ONIDA launches 32 Diamond KY Rock LCD TV in India

ONIDA 32 Diamond KY Rock has an unparalleled, crystal-clear sound along with a Full High Definition picture technology providing a 2 mega pixels resolution that is nearly six times that of a Standard Definition TV; a VisD image engine for refined picture quality & a remarkable dynamic contrast ratio of 70,000:1 that brings pictures to life.

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HTC with Telstra unveil New Android Mobile – HTC Wildfire

The HTC Wildfire is Telstra’s first Android smartphone to be offered to pre-paid customers and is designed to help people connect with friends and family on the move through a suite of social networking features. It will be available in Australia from 24 August to both pre-paid and post-paid customers exclusively on Telstra’s Next G™ Network – Australia’s largest and fastest national 3G network.

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Asus selects Boston-power’s Sonata battery for B Series Notebook PCs

Boston-Power’s Sonata – the game-changing lithium-ion battery platform credited with setting a new benchmark for portable power performance – is now available as the standard battery for a new line of commercial notebook PCs from ASUS, the B Series models.

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Esprit’s new designs and silhouettes inspired by minimalistic chic

For fall/Holiday 2010/2011 Esprit Women Casual is all about going ‘back to the roots’ in two senses of the phrase. Casually feminine, effortless and sophisticated styles are inspired by the beauty of nature and the colourful Esprit spirit. Shoes and accessories provide the perfect way to round off the look.

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Tata Motors consolidated net revenue grows 64.2% in Q1 FY 2010-11

The Tata Motors Group today reported consolidated revenues (net of excise) of 27,055.57 crores, posting a growth of 64.2% over 16,472.97 crores in the corresponding quarter of the previous year, with strong volume growth globally in all major markets.

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WWI & IFFA host screenwriting workshops

IFFA and Whistling Woods International have conceptualized and hosted this festival with the primary objective of providing visibility to young budding talent, allowing them an audience as well as a market for their production.

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adidas reveals Chelsea FC home shirt with TechFit

Chelsea FC and adidas unveiled the new home shirt for the 2010/11 season supported by an outstanding advertising campaign developed by pop artist and Chelsea fan Sir Peter Blake. Notably for the first time in club football, adidas TechFit features directly in the playing shirt, enhancing muscle performance

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Burberry timepieces feature modern & elegant styles for men & women

These Swiss watches that are known for their craftsmanship are inspired by different shapes and innovative checks, Burberry timepieces feature modern and elegant styles for men and women. ‘Checks’ a signature of the brand is seasonally innovated and restructured. All timepieces feature the classic Burberry checks in various dimensions ranging from micro to mega.

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Indian Auto Industry Sustains Growth Momentum

Passenger Vehicles segment in April-July 2010 grew at 33.78 percent over same period last year. Passenger Cars grew by 34.62 percent, Utility Vehicles grew by 23.87 percent and Multi Purpose Vehicles grew by 43.96 percent in April-July 2010 over same period last year.

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Transcend StoreJet 25D3 external HD receives ‘Silver Award’

The HWM reviewers were most impressed by the StoreJet 25D3’s dual-mode USB3.0 and USB2.0 capabilities and its ability to survive shocks resulting from accidental drops. Thanks to its outstanding performance, features and value, the HWM reviewers awarded Transcend’s StoreJet 25D3 a well-deserved “Silver Award” and strongly recommended it to end-users.

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Samsung launches Samsung Champ full touch mobile phone

With its intuitive and user friendly features, it makes life more convenient and fun to the end user. The brand new Samsung Champ comes with a similar crystal frame design outlook of Samsung premium LED TV brings the high-end look to the mobile that impress at first sight .

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Gitanjali Gems net profit up 71% yoy

During the quarter the group also registered Net Profit of Rs790mn, grown by 71%, as compared to Rs460mn posted in the same quarter of last fiscal year. Earnings per share stood at Rs9.3 per share as compared to Rs5.3 per share in the corresponding quarter of last fiscal year.

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Casio EXILIM Card EX-S200 & EXILIM ZOOM EX-Z800 cameras launched

The new cameras make use of the EXILIM Engine 5.0 and super resolution technology to take photos with exceptional clarity and resolution, while the Single Frame SR Zoom maintains image quality through 1.5 times the range of the optical zoom. Other features include the highly-regarded Premium Auto function, which automatically produces beautiful photos with just a press of the shutter button.

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AVADirect launches two new 3D gaming notebooks

Both the Clevo W860CU 3D and the ASUS G51JX-3D have all of the components necessary for 3D Vision™ integrated into a sleek, portable form factor. With the included pair of high-tech active shutter glasses, users can now experience crystal-clear 3D wherever and whenever they want.

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20: 20 by Ray-Ban optical frames out for a cause

Ray-Ban is launching its new optical frames collection under a unique 20:20 by Ray-Ban program. The program that has just been launched across leading optical stores in the country, aims to promote its stylish line of optical frames.

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Infibeam.com Announces Great Gifts for Rakhi 2010

Raksha Bandhan is celebrated in every city, town and village of India. The Rakhi Store at Infibeam.com is profuse with innovative rakhis and great rakhi gifts. The impressive catalog and shipping options makes gifting all the more fun, this festive season.Infibeam.com

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Samsung Introduces Champ (C3303) and Omnia Lite (B7300) in India

Samsung Champ (C3303) is the first full touch mobile which can function as an enhanced Music Player with a 3.5mm ear jack and dual speakers. The Sound Alive 3D effects in the handset produces amazing sound quality for an enriched audio experience in the earphones. The phone’s Wireless FM lets users access FM radio without needing to pull out a bulky antenna and the 30 MB internal memory, expandable upto 8GB, allows users to store music of their choice.

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Honda Siel Cars India launches new variant of Honda Jazz - Jazz X

The Honda Jazz X will additionally feature a Rear Parcel Shelf for added customer convenience & safety of the luggage and Front & Rear mud guards. It will also include Fog lamps for enhanced styling and better visibility and Driver seat height adjuster for a comfortable and smooth drive.

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Toyota rolls out ‘Q’ Promise Campaign in India

The Toyota 'Q' Promise (or Promise of Quality) is a corporate brand-building initiative by Toyota in India, targeting consumers across the country, and will run on print, online and TV media. An extension of Toyota's corporate message of Quality Revolution, the campaign aims to reach out to and connect with the Indian masses, thus reinforcing Brand Toyota across consumer segments.

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Mahindra Two Wheelers achieves 1 lakh sales landmark in 11 months

The sector today announced that its sales for the month of July 2010 stood at 12033 units, as against 2808 units in July 2009, an increase of 329%. Total cumulative sales from April to July 2010 stood at 39207 units, as compared to 8943 units for the same period last year, an increase of 338%.

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HCL launches low cost gaming console range in India

The new consoles have been custom-made to cater to the children of the age-group of 4 to 15 years. With special form factors, HCL ME F25 will primarily target the girls with its heart-shape design whereas HCL ME D75 and HCL ME K28 with its black-shade and strong built to appeal boys. The range will be power-packed with capabilities like TV out.

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Canon inaugurates first Level IV Master Service Centre in Delhi

Canon India Pvt. Limited, India’s No 1. Complete Digital Imaging Company today announced the inauguration of its Level IV Master Service Centres in the heart of the Capital, Delhi. Located at Barakhama Road, at an area of 2,500 square feet, this is Delhi’s first Canon owned camera repair and service centre designed on international standards.

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Audi registers sales records in US and China

For the period January through July, the sales total reached around 646,300 units, a 17.4 percent increase on the corresponding period of 2009. Audi again posted sales records in China and on the U.S. market.

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Asus Introduces Eee PC 1001PQ Netbook

The seashell-inspired design of the Eee PC 1001PQ gives it sleek curves and lines that appeal to the young. It is available in a Flame Purple or Vibrant Gold color scheme and comes with stickers to let pre-adolescents express themselves by customizing their 1001PQ.

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Titan introduces ‘Titan Exchange offer 2010’

The exchange offer allows the customer to avail a flat 20% discount on exchange of any old watch. This annual offer is a great delight to all our customers as it offers a chance to choose from wide assortment of stylish and trendy watches ranging from Rs. 995/- to Rs. 17,000/-.

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MSI CX720: Classic Profile with Outstanding Entertainment Capabilities

The 17" CX720 is the newest model in MSI's Classic Series. Through the all-new 2010 Intel Core™ processor and nVidia GeForce 310M discrete graphics card (DDR3 1GB VRAM), it gives you powerful audio/video entertainment and processing performance in a stylishly minimalist exterior.

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Oakley launches limited edition 'INDIA COLORS' fuel cell sunglass

Attractively priced at Rs.5,290, the special edition 'INDIA COLORS' Fuel Cell sunglass features traditional colors on the Oakley logo. Limited to 500 pieces, each of these sunglasses comes in a specially designed micro bag bearing motifs of traditional Indian art forms of warli and alpana.

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RIM launches White BlackBerry Bold 9700 Smartphone in Hong Kong

The new BlackBerry smartphone will be available from a wide range of retail outlets throughout Hong Kong for the first time, and customers will be able to purchase the white BlackBerry Bold 9700 without a service contract.

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LG Introduces Wink, Wink Style and Wink 3G Series of colored phones

The LG Wink Series consists of three full-touch handsets: Wink, Wink Style and Wink 3G, all suitable for younger users or first-time touch phone users. Tailored for the distinctive needs of today’s youth market, the LG Wink Series provides more versatile texting functionality, enhanced music options, wider social networking support, and a customizable, user-friendly interface and design.

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Nissan Launches all-new Elgrand luxury minivan

First introduced in 1997 and followed by the second generation in 2002, Elgrand has been highly praised by customers for its comfort, styling and driving performance. It has been dubbed the "King of Minivans."

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JD Power Asia Pacific 2010 India Auto Insurance Customer Satisfaction Released

The study, now in its second year, examines auto insurance policyholder experiences with their primary insurers. Customer satisfaction is measured across six factors: interaction; claims; product/policy offerings; renewal/purchase process; billing and payment process; and premium/price for coverage offered.

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Mercedes-Benz continue to Improve, rising by 17% in July

“Our sales figures continue to rise — after a successful first half of the year, the second half has now also begun extremely well with a high growth rate,” says Dr. Joachim Schmidt, Executive Vice President Sales and Marketing, Mercedes-Benz Cars.

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Kobian Launches New Mercury D800 Desktop Mobile

Sophisticated and stylish, the Mercury D800 is an aesthetically designed Dual SIM phone with a 2.2’ Touch Screen LCD Display and features like 1.3MP Camera, Micros SD(4GB) support , Cable-free loudspeaker FM , MP3 /MP4 Media player.

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Fujifilm launches JV100 and JV150 JV series digital cameras in India

The Fujifilm JV100 and JV150 offers options of 12 mega pixels and 14 mega pixels respectively with powerful Fujinon 3x optical zoom lenses. Fujinon Lens, the high precision optic lens from Fujifilm has received positive praises, used in various industries – satellite in outer space, TV/film, security and compact cameras. The technology provides great 3x optical zoom.

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ASUS Launches U43Jc Bamboo Series Notebook in India

A follow-up to the first Bamboo Series launched in 2008, the new U Series Bamboo Collection reconciles users’ need for computing power and connectivity. The message it carries is clear — protecting nature is a joint effort that unites us all, but it does not have to exclude innovative design, memorable style and powerful computing potential.

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Sony MDR-EX40LP and MDR-EX80LP: New Jienne Series In-ear Headphones

The headphones are designed for fashionably chic consumers in mind and available in a variety of enthralling colours for everyday use. Users can now coordinate their headphones with their wardrobe, as the new Jienne range is available in more than 20 stunning shades, featuring luxurious lamé cords for the MDR-EX80LP and colour cords for the MDR-EX40LP.

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Nissan releases revised Dualis Mid-size Crossover SUV

Since its debut in May 2007, the European-designed Dualis has been highly valued by customers for its unique exterior styling, which projects a sense of its agile, nimble and dynamic driving feel. The European version of Dualis, known as Qashqai, has been one of Nissan's best-selling models there for three consecutive years - with total sales exceeding 600,000 units since its release.

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Nikon India expands its presence in Jammu and Kashmir

Nikon introduced a unique shop in shop retail concept of D-SLR and COOLPIX zones, revamped its marketing and distribution strategy to bring Nikon closer to its customers last year. This year followed with Nikon's first TV commercial, COOLPIX spring collection launch with marketing spend of over `62 crore on promotions and POS branding.

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Tanishq launches exquisite diamond jewellery offers

Diamonds have always been the most desirable jewellery for every woman. Considering the growing preference and love for diamond jewellery, Tanishq- India’s most preferred jewellery brand, has announced an unbelievable discount of upto 25% on all exquisite Tanishq diamond jewellery.

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Volkswagen India starts Production of the Vento from its Pune Plant

In the presence of employees, Mr. Joerg Mueller, Volkswagen Group Chief Representative India and President & Managing Director Volkswagen India Private Limited rolls out the first Vento / Mueller: “The Production of the Vento reflects our motto ‘Best Hands behind the Best in Class’.”

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‘You don’t possess a Xylys, it possesses you’ new campaign

The new creative expression is carefully designed to reflect the effect Xylys watches have on their consumers. The stunning designs have captured the hearts of many watch connoisseurs. The brand thought is encapsulated in the words “You don’t possess a Xylys, it possesses you”.

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Samsung launches world’s slimmest Full HD 3D LED TVs in India

Samsung announced the launch of the world’s slimmest Full HD 3D LED TV- Series 9000 in the Indian market. Samsung, a global leader in colour televisions, was the first company to launch 3D TVs for the Indian market in March this Year, across LED, LCD and Plasma platforms. The Company is also the first to manufacture 3D TVs at its Noida manufacturing facility.

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Skoda Shield: A unique after sales proposition for Skoda customers

SkodaAuto India has announced Skoda Shield; a unique after sales  proposition for Skoda customers. Skoda shield will ensure “4 years of carefree driving” with zero worries ownership experience for all customers.

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Yamaha launches SZ, SZ-X and YBR125 bikes in India

Buoyed by the success of deluxe and premium segment bikes, India Yamaha Motor Pvt. Ltd. today unveiled three new bikes - SZ, SZ-X and YBR 125 in a bid to give Indian masses the Yamaha edge of Quality, Performance, & Design. Lending a spark to the occasion was Bollywood hunk and Yamaha’s brand ambassador in India, John Abraham, a passionate biker himself.

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Mercedes-Benz delivers over 1 million C-Class cars to customers

Around one million customers have bought a vehicle of the current C-Class production series since the market launch of the C-Class sedan in March 2007 and of the estate model in November 2007.

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Malini Ramani as Grand Finale Designer for Lakmé Fashion Week

Malini’s association with Lakmé and fashion week goes back 10 years. Her first collaboration was one of the best remembered Lakmé Grand Finale themes, Mosaic. And, now she is back for LFW Winter/Festive to explore a space close to her distinct style, converging bohemian flamboyance and with laid back verve.

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Canon rolls out special consumer offers for upcoming festival season

Canon has also announced an exciting consumer offer, ‘Reebok Crest’ that entails customers for a free watch worth Rs. 2499 with the purchase of its IXUS, SX series, Digital video camcorders and Digital SLR product range.

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Make This Onam Special with Nokia

With Onam, Kerala's biggest festival around the corner, Nokia India has just announced an exciting 'Cash Back'* offer for its consumers today. Nokia consumers have the opportunity to get cash-back up to Rs. 1 Lakh on purchase of Nokia devices this festive season.

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Up your fashion quotient with hip accessories from Esprit

This Fall Holiday Esprit brings back the trend of classic accessories translating it into bold and edgy personal style statement. Whether your style is chic and classy, grunge or funky, Esprit brings a refreshing must-have range of bags, shoes, belts and scarves to spruce up any outfit!!

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Mercedes-Benz India achieves highest-ever monthly sales in July 10

Mercedes-Benz announced its “highest-ever-month” of sales in its 15-year long history in India. The company sold a total of 521 units which is a growth of 80% over corresponding period previous year (288 units in July 2009).

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Nissan India registers 1005 nos total sales in July 2010

Out of the 1005 nos, the sales of the newly launched Nissan Micra were 928 units in July 2010. The Made-in-India new Nissan Micra built on the versatile V Platform was launched nationwide on July 14, 2010 and the start of sales commenced across the country from July 15, 2010 in a phased manner.

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Suzuki Motor improved profit in Q1 FY 2010

Consolidated net sales was ¥656.3 billion (increased by ¥79.2 billion, 113.7% y-o-y) thanks to the increased sales of automobiles in Japan and increased sales of motorcycles and automobiles in Asia despite sales decrease in North America and Europe.

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AT&T & RIM introduce new BlackBerry Torch 9800 smartphone

The BlackBerry Torch is the first BlackBerry smartphone to launch with BlackBerry 6, a new operating system that retains the familiar and trusted features that distinguish the BlackBerry brand while delivering a fresh, approachable and engaging experience that's powerful and easy to use.

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Anurag Kashyap's ‘That Girl in Yellow Boots’ selected for 67th Venice Film Festival

The film will be screened under Out-of-Competition section at this year's Venice Film Festival. Under this section important works by directors already established in previous editions of the Festival are showcased. The festival will take place from 1st to 11th September 2010 at Venice Lido.

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Motorola Milestone XT720 & BACKFLIP: Android-powered Smartphones Now in India

Motorola’s slimline, 8 megapixel powerhouse, MILESTONE XT720, is one of the first Android-powered phone with high definition video experience and Xenon flash in India. BACKFLIP bends the smart phone rules with a unique reverse-flip design and BACKTRACK feature for high speed social networking.

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Maruti Suzuki launches Alto-K10 in India at Rs 3 lakh

Maruti Suzuki launched another version of Brand Alto, equipped with a K-series, 998 cc engine. This version, called ‘Alto-K10’, comes with improved suspension, new cable-type transmission, superior brake system and more knee-room for rear seat passengers.

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Hyundai India reaches 30 lakh production & sales milestone

Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL), the second largest car manufacturer and the largest passenger car exporter, today reached a historic milestone with the sale of its vehicles, including exports, reaching 30 lakh (3 million) mark. The occasion marked the announcement of several attractive schemes & promotions for all the existing and potential consumers of HMIL.

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Hidesign Unveils its Flagship Store in Pondicherry

Four exciting levels with an in house cafe for a complete shopping experience.

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Yamaha India July 2010 sales grow 30.3 %

Yamaha India sold 29,728 units in July 2010 as against 22,807 units sold in July 2009. In domestic markets, the company sold 22, 899 units in July 2010 as compared to 17, 316 units in the same month last year. The export figures stood at 6,829 units in July 2010 while 5,491 units were exported in July 2009.

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Honda Siel Cars sells 4,685 units in July 2010

Honda Siel Cars India Ltd, leading manufacturer of Premium Cars in India reported sales of 4,685 units in the month of July’10 as against 4,595 units sold in June’10 translating into a growth of 2%.

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Volkswagen July sales at 2597 units

The Volkswagen Iconic New Beetle continued its growth path with customer deliveries reaching at 301 units for the period of Jan-July 2010 and the Touareg at 69 units for the same period.Volkswagen’s entry into the hatchback segment with the New Polo has received an astounding response nationwide. Sales for the New Polo commenced in March 2010 and have so far delivered 6618 units.

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MVL G-81 bar phone with QWERTY keypad in India priced at Rs. 5500

The MVL G-81  handset comes with a 2.4-inch TFT display and a touch sensitive optical track pad with excellent responsiveness which makes It quite comfortable to use and can also set its sensitivity according to their needs. Apart from that, it can also be used as a mouse to navigate through the phone’s different features.

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Maruti Suzuki India July sales up 29%

Maruti Suzuki’s volume in the domestic market grew by 33.4 per cent. In the A2 segment, the sales grew by 33.2 per cent while in the A3 segment sales were 13.7 per cent higher, as compared to sales in July 2009. The sales growth in the C segment was 86.5 per cent over July 2009.

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Toyota Kirloskar Motor’s July 2010 Sales Grow 36%

Toyota Kirloskar Motor has registered a growth of 36% in sales in July 2010, compared to the same period last year. It sold 6835 units in July 2010 against 5007 units in July last year. A growth of 69 % was recorded for the period January to July 2010, over the same period last year.

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GM India’s July 2010 Sales grow 45%

The July 2010 sales comprised 2244 units of the Chevrolet Spark, 1722 units of Chevrolet Beat, 1546 units of the Chevrolet Tavera, 639 units of the Chevrolet Cruze, 375 Units of Chevrolet Aveo, 240 units of Chevrolet Aveo U-VA, 225 units of the Chevrolet Captiva and 133 units of Chevrolet Optra.

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Hero Honda registers highest-ever quarterly sales of 1.2mn

Fuelled by its all-time high monthly sales of 4.35 lakh unist (in May) and yet another four-lakh plus sales in June, Hero Honda registered a total turnover (Net Sales & Other Operating income) of Rs 4296.61crores. The company’s turnover was Rs 3829.16 crores in the corresponding period last fiscal.

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Ford India sales up 307% at 8,739 units in July

The sales performance also represents an increase of 20 percent compared to June 2010 figures. The July numbers continue a strong 2010 growth surge that has enabled Ford India to achieve total vehicle sales of 46,751 units in the January to July period.

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Airfone launches AF222 DUO DUAL SIM Handset in India

With the launch of Airfone AF222 DUO, the next level of DUAL SIM PHONE, the company definitely will bring the revolution in Indian mobile industry; along with multiple features this phone has a unique concept of dual power which would be incorporating so many dual facilities in one phone.

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Watch brand Titan profit up 76.5% in Q1 of FY2010-11

The overall growth and improvement in performance of the company in the first quarter has been triggered by good retail growth across all its brands and retail chains. The Titan Industries retail chain is 568 stores strong, as on June 30, 2010 and is rapidly expanding with aggressive growth plans in place for all its retail business — watches, jewellery and eyewear.

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Van Heusen inks deal with Atlas for Leather Accessories

Atlas Brands introduced premium Italian leatherwear in 1988, and has grown to being a leader in the leather accessories business. With a presence of over 800 outlets across the country, it also markets other premium accessory brands like Bulchee in India.

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Order Books Open for Nissan Leaf in Europe

Nissan's additional lead market for electric vehicles in Europe, the UK, has also confirmed that pre-orders will commence on September 1. The ordering process is a first step in securing a place on the list to receive the ground-breaking Nissan LEAF and means Portuguese, Irish and British customers will be first in line to receive the car in Europe when it launches early next year.

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Hyundai launches all-new Avante compact sedan in Korea

The new Avante will be powered by an all-new powerful and fuel efficient Gamma 1.6 Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine in Korea. With the help of GDI, this four-cylinder powermill delivers a peak output of 140ps at 6,300 RPM and maximum torque of 17.0kg?m. 

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Mahindra July auto sales grow 24%

The company’s domestic sales stand at 26303 units during July 2010, as against 21957 units in July 2009, an increase of 20%. Exports have grown by 188% during the same period. The 3W-Gio-Maxximo ranges of products have registered a phenomenal growth of 105% over the same period last year.

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Tata Motors opens Tata Nano sales in Kerala to celebrate Onam

Tata Motors today announced that on the auspicious occasion of Onam, residents of Kerala, who are desirous of driving home a Tata Nano but had not booked the car during 2009, will be able to purchase a Tata Nano starting tomorrow.

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Porsche to produce 918 Spyder hybrid technology concept car

Reflecting the overwhelming response from the public and customers to the Concept Study, the Supervisory Board gave Porsche’s Board of Management the mission to develop a production model based on the car already presented.

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Maishaa launches new collections ‘Pearlmante’

Created to be a boon for your senses, it maintains the extraordinary quality of Sofin (a micro fiber) in a perfect blending ratio with cotton. Softmante collection is a harmonic amalgamation of glamour, fashion with delicately designed and embroidered patterns and motifs. Exquisite bed spreads and pillows are a guarantee of comfort and peace.

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GM Ranks Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Dealer Service in China

The J.D. Power study measures customer satisfaction in maintenance or repair work at the authorized dealership between 12 and 24 months of vehicle ownership. The survey addresses five key factors: service quality, vehicle pickup, service initiation, service advisor and service facility. Chevrolet from Shanghai GM achieves a satisfaction score of 875 on a 1,000-point scale.

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HTC Wildfire 3G Smartphone now in India price at Rs. 16590

The 3G ready HTC Wildfire, equipped with the company’s signature HTC Sense experience, is a new Android phone on the GSM networks that integrates the most popular social networks to help bring your friends closer to you. Under the alliance, Reliance Communications GSM customers can avail up to 500 MB of free data access every month for a period of six months, thereby enabling them to experience the true power of the HTC Wildfire.

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HTC strengthens management team in preparation for future growth

HTC Corporation, a global leader in mobile phone innovation and design, today announced a series of executive promotions and newly created management positions focused on building a stronger foundation for future growth.

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Porsche develops research cars with electric drive

In the test process, these three electric Boxsters are to provide an initial first important insight into new electric drive components and battery systems for all-electric vehicle drive. This field test intended to also provide further findings on the infrastructure required for electromobility, user behaviour and the demands made of future products, is to start in early 2011.

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Tata Motors July sales up 62%‎ at 67,799 nos

The passenger vehicles business reported a total sale and distribution offtake of 30,165 nos. (27,864 Tata + 2,301 Fiat) in the domestic market in July 2010, a 52% increase compared to 19,881 nos. (17,191 Tata + 2,690 Fiat) in July last year. Sales of Tata passenger vehicles at 27,864 nos.

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Volkswagen H1 sales revenue up 20.7% to €61.8 billion

Operating profit rose to €2.8 billion (€1.2 billion) on the back of a 20.7 percent increase in sales revenue to €61.8 billion (€51.2 billion). This figure does not include the operating profit of €804 million (€294 million) attributable to Volkswagen from the joint ventures in China. Europe’s largest automobile manufacturer more than tripled its profit before tax, which amounted to €2.6 billion (€0.8 billion) after the first six months.

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LG officially launches Optimus Z SU950/KU9500 in Korea

With the 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon at its core, Optimus Z is being launched with Android OS 2.1 with the option to upgrade to Version 2.2 before the end of the year. Advanced multimedia options include 3.5 inch WVGA “Hyper” HD LCD (800 x 480 pixels), Korea-specific T-DMB mobile TV, 5 MP camera, Dolby Mobile and DivX compatibility.

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M&M Q1 net profit up 40%

The Gross Revenues and Other Income of Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. for the quarter ended 30th June 2010 is Rs.5663.5 crores as against Rs.4711.8 crores during the corresponding period last year – a growth of 20.2%.  Profit after tax for the current quarter is Rs. 562.4 crores as against Rs. 400.9 crores Q1 last year – a growth of 40.3%.

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Nissan global vehicle sales up 32%

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced net income of 106.6 billion yen (US $ 1.16 billion, euro 910 million) for the first quarter of fiscal year 2010, ending March 31, 2011, compared to a net loss of 16.5 billion yen (US $180 million, euro 140 million) from the same period a year ago.

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Spice Mobile launches stylish M-6 Sports phone in India

The M-6 Sports has been priced at a very reasonable Rs. 4499/- with many pre-embedded features including Sports, Social Networking and Java Applications. The phone has a dedicated “Sports Zone” which has applications such as Yahoo Sports, Yahoo Tennis, Yahoo Formula 1. The phone has a strong built and a rugged look and feel.

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Hyundai India registers 24.2% growth in July

Hyundai’s total sales for July, 2010 stood at 50,411 units as against 45,539 units in July, 2009 registering a 10.7% cumulative growth over the same period last year. The domestic sales accounted for 28,811 units as against 23,193 units in July, 2009 while the exports declined by 3.3% from 22,346 units in July, 2009 to 21,600  units in July, 2010.

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Infibeam Launches Infibeam.us To Cater To Shoppers From US & Canada

Infibeam expands international by launching Infibeam.us. The website carries an impressive catalog of branded and ethnic items from India to cater to Shoppers from USA and Canada.

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