Maruti Suzuki expands the Celerio family, adds bold, sporty and trendy CelerioX

Maruti Suzuki India today launched the bold, sporty and trendy CelerioX, which will excite the young, progressive and aspirational buyers.

CelerioX sports an aerodynamic design and features a newly designed X-theme based graphic around the grille in front. Protective cladding on side body and rear bumper and skid plate details on the rear, complete the aggressive look. Use of high gloss black accentuation on tastefully designed details like the grille, fog garnish, clads, roof garnish and interior accents makes an upfront style statement. The blacked out B-pillar is another trendy inclusion to the overall package.

With the all-new CelerioX, Maruti Suzuki is confident that this would give a big boost to the brand Celerio, a synonym of modern and progressive design and technology. Maruti Suzuki has sold over 300,000 units of Celerio in India so far.

Introducing CelerioX, Mr. R S Kalsi, Senior Executive Director (Marketing & Sales), Maruti Suzuki India Limited said, “Celerio has successfully carved a unique position for itself in the competitive compact car segment. With CelerioX, Maruti Suzuki aims to give this well-accepted model a bold, stylish and sporty makeover as per the changing preferences of young and social savvy consumers. We are confident that CelerioX will enhance the brand and bring in younger customers.”

CelerioX is designed for car enthusiasts who love to flaunt their individuality through their cars. Launched in 2014, brand Celerio was the first Indian car with the revolutionary Auto Gear Shift (AGS) technology. The all-new CelerioX will also have the auto gear shift option in all its variants.

CelerioX comes with all new Paprika Orange as its signature color. The color is reminiscent of the youthful energy and symbolizes sportiness. The solid color married with matte and glossy black help define the character lines and bring out the product character sharply. The customers will get to choose more colours for CelerioX, which include: Arctic, Glistening Grey, Caffeine Brown and Torque Blue.

The new all-black interiors with white accents bring the sportier edge into the interior, perfectly complementing the exterior. The black seat trims are spiced with Orange accents to heighten the sporty character of the vehicle.

CelerioX comes with the standard driver-side airbag. It is also equipped with a driver side seat belt reminder, an important part of the safety package. This will encourage the use of seat belts. Passenger airbags and ABS are offered as an optional variant across all trims.

Source: Maruti Suzuki

Roof Top Solar Panels with 30% Subsidy from Government & Net Metering

Roof Top Solar Panels with 30% Subsidy from Government along with Net metering facility. Whatsapp now on Delhi Mobile number 9999559105 for details. No obligations.

Nissan to debut new crossover utility and interactive Star Wars: The Last Jedi-themed display at the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show

LOS ANGELES – Nissan is out in full force at this year's Los Angeles Auto Show with the debut of an all-new crossover utility vehicle and a fleet of Star Wars-inspired show vehicles.

The first new nameplate launched in the last eight years, the new crossover utility will join Nissan's best-selling Rogue and Rogue Sports CUVs in U.S. showrooms.

Additionally, Nissan is bringing Star Wars excitement to the show floor of the Los Angeles Auto Show. The fully immersive environment involves Star Wars-inspired show vehicles, a fleet of X-wing starfighter replicas and several interactive opportunities all in celebration of Nissan's collaboration with Lucasfilm Ltd. for Star Wars: The Last Jedi in theaters Dec. 15.

Seven custom Star Wars-inspired show vehicles

Constructed not only as a way for Nissan to bring the Star Wars galaxy to some of its best-selling models, the seven custom show cars are also a way for the brand to express its true love of the movie franchise. The concepts – not available for purchase – are based on characters or vehicles found in Star Wars: The Last Jedi, each with its own signature twist. From the menacing TIE Silencer Nissan Maxima to the fully functioning BB-8 sitting inside Poe Dameron's Nissan Rogue-based X-wing, there is plenty to see and experience for Star Wars fans of all ages.

Fleet of X-wings

Fighting for The Resistance, a fleet of six X-wing starfighter replicas hovers over the Nissan stand on display for all to see. The X-wings are scale models designed to exacting film specifications and worthy members of the Resistance Starfleet. Information on the front lines, the unmistakable spacecraft can be seen from nearly anywhere in the galaxy, or the show floor.

Star Wars: Droid Repair Bay Virtual Reality Experience

A requisite stop for any fan of virtual reality is Star Wars: Droid Repair Bay Virtual Reality Experience, created by ILMxLAB. The experience puts users inside a virtual repair bay on General Leia's ship where they can interact with BB-8 and other brand-new droids created for this story. Anyone who misses this opportunity will have the chance to participate in the VR experience at select participating Nissan dealers across the country. 

Star Wars Digital Mirror Experience

Visitors to the Nissan show can jump right into the Star Wars universe by simply standing in front of what appears to be a typical mirror. However, upon approaching the display visitors transform into a digital character from Star Wars: The Last Jedi.

"See the Unseen" Augmented Reality Lobby Experience

As soon as auto show attendees walk through the convention center doors, they'll be greeted by Nissan and Star Wars excitement. Visitors will be invited to a scene inspired by Star Wars: The Last Jedi and can see the Nissan Maxima and Roguelike they've never seen before. Within the display space, Nissan leverages augmented reality technology with "See the Unseen" that will virtually transport the vehicles into another galaxy while exhibiting Nissan Intelligent Mobility features.

Star Wars character appearances on the show floor

R2-D2 and First Order Stormtroopers will greet fans during the following times:

Saturday, Dec. 2 from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

Sunday, Dec. 3 from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 9 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 10 from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Source: Nissan

Tumblast Shot Blasting machine with a height of 9 Ft only

A Tumblast shot blasting machine size 20"x27" has been developed with a maximum height of 9 Ft only. The normal height of the machine generally ranges around 11 to 11.5 Ft. But this specific model has been designed for installations at the low height areas, such as the Basement of the Industrial Sheds. 

The machine has a suitable Dust collector attached with it & can be used for the cleaning & finishing of Castings, Forgings, Aluminium & Zinc die castings, Brass & Gunmetal parts, Sheet metal as well as Tempered components. Medium to small sizes of components can be loaded in the machine in suitable batches for the desired outcome. 

Trials can be arranged for all type of Metal parts on these Shot blasting machines. Please feel free to contact the Manufacturers & Exporters of the machine via  http://www.finishingmachines.com/vohrasinternational.htm

1 in 10 medical products in developing countries is substandard or falsified. WHO urges governments to take action

An estimated 1 in 10 medical products circulating in low- and middle-income countries is either substandard or falsified, according to new research from the World Health Organization (WHO). 

This means that people are taking medicines that fail to treat or prevent disease. Not only is this a waste of money for individuals and health systems that purchase these products, but substandard or falsified medical products can cause serious illness or even death.

“Substandard and falsified medicines particularly affect the most vulnerable communities,” says Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General. “Imagine a mother who gives up food or other basic needs to pay for her child’s treatment, unaware that the medicines are substandard or falsified, and then that treatment causes her child to die.  This is unacceptable.  Countries have agreed on measures at the global level – it is time to translate them into tangible action.”

Source: WHO

Hyundai Marks 5 Millionth Car Milestone With The ‘Next Gen VERNA’ for Domestic Market

Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL), the country’s second largest car manufacturer and the number one car exporter since inception, today marked 5 Millionth Car Milestone with the rollout of the Super Performer brand - ‘The Next Gen VERNA’ for Domestic Market.

Commenting on the milestone Mr. Y K Koo, MD, and CEO, Hyundai Motor India Limited said, “Hyundai has a remarkable journey in India by becoming the most loved and trusted brand by customers, partners, and experts. Today we are very happy to roll out the 5 Millionth car with the NextGen VERNA in the Indian market, the fastest in the Industry symbolizing Hyundai's long-term commitment to the Indian market. Hyundai’s Modern Premium Brand direction is a commitment to offer world-class and benchmark products meeting customers aspirations. We will continue this momentum with strong efforts towards customer delight through unique experiences to customers. We thank our valued customers and partners for their support and trust in Hyundai.”

Hyundai rolled out its 1st Millionth Car, Santro, in 2007 in just 8 years and 7 months post-commencement of commercial production in 1998 and continued the trend of setting benchmarks in the industry with its 3 Million Mark in less than 2 years and 8 months in July 2013 followed by next fastest 4 Million Mark in only 2 years and 4 months in Nov 2015. 

Hyundai has been expanding its product portfolio, foraying into new segments, strengthening the sales and service network with over 2,200 sales and service points including 422 rural outlets.

Models that significantly contributed to Hyundai’s successful journey in the past two decades include Hyundai Santro, new models Hyundai EON, Hyundai Verna, Hyundai CRETA, i10 GRAND, Hyundai Elite i20 & i20 ACTIVE, Hyundai XCENT, Hyundai Tucson and Hyundai ELANTRA.

Hyundai Motor India’s Domestic Million Milestones  

1 Million	April 2007	8 Years & 7 Months
2 Million	Nov 2010	3 Years & 7 Months
3 Million	July 2013	2 years & 8 Months
4 Million	Nov 2015	2 Years & 4 Months
5 Million	Nov 2017	2 Years

Source: Hyundai

Ericsson predicts 1 billion 5G subscriptions in 2023

Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) forecasts there will be 1 billion 5G subscriptions for enhanced mobile broadband by 2023. This prediction is among the key statistics presented in the November edition of the Ericsson Mobility Report released today.

Expected to be deployed first in dense urban areas, 5G will cover over 20 percent of the world’s population by the end of 2023. The first commercial networks based on 5G New Radio (NR) are expected to go live in 2019, with major deployments from 2020. Early 5G deployments are foreseen in several markets, including the US, South Korea, Japan, and China.

Global mobile data traffic to surpass 100 Exabytes per month in 2023

Mobile data traffic is expected to surge by eight times during the forecast period, reaching 110 Exabytes per month by 2023. This corresponds to 5.5 million years of HD video streaming.

All regions maintain mobile data traffic growth, with North America showing the highest average usage per smartphone, exceeding 7GB per month by the end of 2017.

Video consumption continues to fuel mobile broadband traffic growth. The driving force behind video’s uptrend is the young millennials – those in the 15 to 24 age bracket - who stream 2.5X more than those over 45 years of age.

Streaming video in higher resolutions and an emerging trend of increased streaming of immersive video formats, such as 360-degree video, will have an impact on data traffic consumption volumes. For example, a YouTube 360-degree video uses 4 to 5 times as much bandwidth as a normal YouTube video of the same perceived quality.

LTE deployments – momentum continues

By the end of this year, LTE will be the dominant mobile access technology. It is estimated to reach 5.5 billion subscriptions and cover more than 85 percent of the world’s population by the end of 2023.

Voice over LTE (VoLTE) has been launched in more than 125 networks in over 60 countries across all regions. VoLTE subscriptions are projected to reach 5.5 billion by the end of 2023, accounting for more than 80 percent of the combined LTE and 5G subscriptions.

Smartwatches are one of the latest devices to use VoLTE. Users are able to make voice calls directly on their smartwatch, without having a smartphone nearby (multi-SIM). Calls can also be transferred between a user’s smartphone and watch.

Niklas Heuveldop, Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Technology and Emerging Business, Ericsson, says: “The latest report highlights trends in mobile subscription and data traffic growth, as well as the industry’s effort to tackle the increasing demands on mobile networks globally. In addition, the report examines the emergence of new use cases as network capabilities evolve – smartwatches, IoT alarms, and augmented reality-assisted maintenance and repair, to name a few. As we prepare for 5G, these trends will continue to set the agenda for the mobile industry going forward.”

Source: Ericsson

Tata Nexon embarks on a Star Wars Adventure in India

Tata Motors today announced the Tata Nexon association with Disney India ahead of the theatrical release of its much awaited LucasFilm Star Wars: The Last Jedi. This exclusive tie-up promises to offer a unique adventure to fans of cars and Star Wars!

Through this first-of-its-kind campaign, Tata Motors has strategized to aggressively increase awareness of the Nexon in the country by joining forces with the Star Wars franchise.

Similar to the Star Wars franchise, Tata Motors has a long legacy of celebrating fan engagement and unparalleled brand experience over the decades. With its epic galactical adventures and space battles, Star Wars has been fueling the imagination of millions with path-breaking innovation in storytelling. The feature loaded Nexon with its LEVEL NEX Design, Performance, Technology and Comfort has fueled a similar level of excitement among auto enthusiasts.

According to Mr. Vivek Srivatsa – Head – Marketing, PVBU, Tata Motors "We are very excited to associate the Tata Nexon with the Star Wars brand which is a huge franchise globally. Nexon has been one of the most talked about recently, just like the ‘The Last Jedi’ has been for the movie buffs. Fueling the force within you, the Tata Nexon takes driving to LEVEL NEX which has resulted in a culmination of a radical shift in thinking about our products. Nexon promises to deliver an experience beyond the next level which will change the norms of what you can expect out of a car just like the Star Wars movies. We are sure that this association will definitely prove to be a real treat for fans of both the brands."

Customers will experience the best of both worlds at every level in this innovative campaign. Under this association, the two brands will collaborate across various platforms, from test drives to showrooms to the Nexon Skills Arena. It will offer an immersive and engaging experience that Star Wars fans would love and relate to the technologically-advanced Tata Nexon. Exciting Star Wars merchandise will also be available at the Nexon Skill Arenas.

The Nexon has empowered the customers with exciting new technology features to experience best-in-class driving on road. The Moroccan Blue and the Vermont Red colors of the Nexon – are symbolic of the light and dark side of the Force in the Star Wars galaxy. These unique colors depict a sense of empowerment and world’s best experience and driving the pleasure. With cool tech features like the Wristband Key, Floating Navigainment Touchscreen with Voice Control and the 8-Speaker Sound System, Nexon is sure to become a favorite amongst this target group. Also with the Superior 6-speed Transmission, drivers are in for a real-life demonstration of the force.

The Star Wars franchise witnesses huge fan following and the movie is expected to release on December 15th, 2017.

Source: Tata Motors

Tata Motors launches Hexa in Nepal

Tata Motors announces the foray of it's most awaited lifestyle SUV – Tata Hexa in the Nepal market. Commencing retail of the Hexa in Nepal, CEO & MD of Tata Motors, Guenter Butschek today handed over keys to the first batch of eleven customers on the momentous occasion of the launch. Available at a price of NPR 77.95 Lakhs, the Hexa will be available in the XT 4×4 variant across Nepal.

Commenting at the launch ceremony, Mr. Guenter Butschek, CEO & MD, Tata Motors, said – “At Tata Motors we have always been at the forefront of providing a rich and dynamic product experience to our customers through our product innovations and the new Tata Hexa reinforces this commitment. We understand that our customers in Nepal are aspiring for more stylish, lifestyle-oriented products and the Tata Hexa is an important step in catering to these emerging customer needs. We are confident that this complete package will be an instant hit in a highly popular but immensely competitive segment and will surely excite the new-age customers of Nepal."

The Hexa comes with a 2.2-litre VARICOR diesel engine with 156PS / 400Nm. Additionally, the XT 4×4 is available with a 6-speed manual transmission. The Hexa also features ‘Super Drive Modes’ that can be activated through a well-placed rotary knob, on the center console. The ‘Super Drive Modes’ allow the driver to seamlessly switch between the four different driving modes – Auto, Comfort, Dynamic and Rough Road, to provide the occupants with a choice of driving experience that is customisable to the terrain as well as to the mood of the driver.

Enhanced ride comfort & stability over different terrains is ensured by the new selectable driving modes, through a flawless combination of the vehicle’s Engine Management, new-generation Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and Torque on Demand (TOD). Additionally, the Instrument Cluster displays and the vehicle’s Ambient Lighting for the interior can be customized according to the user preference.

Packed with segment-leading features the Tata Hexa comes equipped with Projector Headlamps, 19-inch Alloy Wheels, LED Tail Lamps, 6 Airbags, Traction Control System, Hill Hold Control, Hill Descent Control, Automatic Headlamps and a 10-speaker JBL Audio System amongst others.

Source: Tata Motors

A drive against pollution in Delhi NCR !

In a Drive against pollution, the residents, RWAs, MTAs, NGOs, as well as the Activists, have been invited to join a Non-Political Forum, to generate awareness as well to talk to the agencies to take necessary steps. The problem of various RWAs as well the Activists is that they are not empowered to do anything. They can just raise their voice at various forums, though the official & concerned agencies, don't take them seriously. Now a bigger forum is being launched with the sole aim that our voice is heard and we can also put our pressure on various agencies, to take necessary steps to curb the pollution that is responsible for over 30,000 deaths in DELHI NCR alone, every year.

B S Vohra, Environment Activist

Founder President, East Delhi RWAs Joint Front - Federation

CEO, RWABhagidari Network