Nissan Rogue and Rogue Sport named to 2018 Consumer Guide Automotive ‘Best Buy Award’ list

Consumer Guide Automotive has named the Nissan Rogue and Rogue Sport to its annual "Best Buy Award" list for 2018 in the Compact Crossover and Subcompact Crossover categories, respectively.

The publication, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary, evaluates new vehicles in 20 vehicle segments and selects the top models in class based on a range of factors including price. "A vehicle does not become a 'Best Buy' based solely on objective ratings. It also has to distinguish itself as being a good dollar value compared to others in the class," stated the editors.

"The new Rogue Sport, which was first introduced just last summer, is already starting to bring home major awards such as this Consumer Guide 'Best Buy Award,'" said Dan Mohnke, senior vice president, Sales & Marketing and Operations, Nissan Division U.S., Nissan North America, Inc. "We're proud that together with Rogue, our compact crossovers are making an impact with media evaluators and consumers alike."

In reviewing the Nissan Rogue, the Consumer Guide editors wrote:

• The Rogue offers respectable fuel economy, refined interior materials, and passenger and cargo versatility that few compact SUVs can match.
• The Nissan Rogue offers classy interior trimmings and a host of desirable features at very competitive prices. Likewise, Rogue's ingeniously configured rear cargo area is a study in versatility and functional design.

About the new Rogue Sport, they offered:

• The Nissan Rogue Sport takes all the winning traits of its compact Nissan Rogue sibling and condenses them down into a nicely executed subcompact SUV.
• The Rogue Sport is a bit larger all-around than most of its class competitors, and it offers a bit more passenger and cargo room inside while remaining especially easy to maneuver and park in cramped urban areas.

Source: Nissan

Honda - The Power of Dreams #CES2018

Honda will be exhibiting at CES 2018, the world’s largest consumer electronics and consumer technology tradeshow held in Las Vegas, U.S.A.

Empower. Experience. Empathy.

With these themes, Honda promotes its goal of a "society that emphasizes the greatness of people."

Source: Honda

Mahindra launches the petrol-powered XUV500

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M Ltd.), India's leading SUV manufacturer today announced the introduction of a new petrol variant of its premium SUV, the XUV500. The petrol powered XUV500 will be available in a single variant with a 6-speed automatic transmission sourced from AISIN, Japan. Named as the 'GAT' variant, the XUV500 petrol automatic will be competitively priced at Rs.15.49 lacs (ex-showroom Delhi) and will be available in select cities with immediate effect.

Under the hood, the newly introduced XUV500 GAT variant will be powered by the indigenously developed 2.2-liter mHawk petrol engine that generates 140 HP (103 KW) power & 320 Nm torque. The XUV500 GAT variant is equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission which has features like the creep function and manual mode option. The XUV500 portfolio will now have a petrol variant along with a wide range of diesel variants.

According to Veejay Ram Nakra, Chief of Sales & Marketing - Automotive Division, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, "Since its launch, the XUV500 has been a trendsetter in the premium SUV segment with a great value proposition plus head-turning style and a plethora of hi-tech features. The introduction of the XUV500 G AT petrol variant will excite consumers who have been eagerly awaiting a petrol option. The GAT variant delivers impressive performance that has come to be synonymous with the XUV500."

KEY FEATURES OF THE XUV500 G AUTOMATIC VARIANT

• 7” (18 cm) touchscreen infotainment system

• Logo projection lamp on ORVMs

• Static bending headlamps

• ESP with rollover mitigation

• Android Auto

• Emergency Call

• Fully automatic temperature control (FATC)

• Dual airbags

• ABS with EBD

• Intelligent light sensing headlamps

• Smart rain sensing wipers

• Tyre-tronics

• Cruise Control

• Push button start 

• Passive keyless entry

• 8-way adjustable driver seat

Source: Mahindra

DERC orders sale of Surplus Power via open tenders: Dainik Bhaskar

Success & achievement of the Power Activists & RWAs of Delhi. DERC ordered the DISCOMs to sell Surplus Power via Open Tenders. Hope it will bring transparency into such transactions that were hidden until now. Please read the news uploaded via DAINIK BHASKAR.

But even this order of DERC requires amendments. Will share the details soon.

Thanks

B S Vohra
Power Activist

Honda Accord, Ridgeline, Pilot, Civic and HR-V Receive 2018 Consumer Guide® Automotive Best Buy Awards

Five Honda models; the all-new Accord, Ridgeline, Pilot, Civic and HR-V, each took home top honors in their respective categories in the 2018 Consumer Guide® Automotive Best Buy Awards. Honda's five category winners are as follows:

• Compact Pickup: Honda Ridgeline

• Midsize Crossover: Honda Pilot

• Compact Car: Honda Civic

• Subcompact Crossover: Honda HR-V

• Midsize Car: Honda Accord

Each year Consumer Guide Automotive editors select the best vehicles from 20 segments to receive Best Buy Awards, with vehicle price and value being major factors in their selection process. By prioritizing these key consideration points in the car-buying process, the Consumer Guide Automotive Best Buy Awards serve a practical purpose to everyday car shoppers. Celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year, Consumer Guide Automotive is one of the most trusted names in the automobile industry.

Source: Honda

Heaters to the Chowkidars !

DPCC’s Bizarre Diktat ....... RWAs should provide Heaters for all the Guards on Night Duty

Strange is the thinking and working of our Government Departments when it suits them they issue Bizarre Diktats to RWA’s ....... What Statutory Powers has Govt given to RWAs, that Govt agencies come up with such diktats ?????  When it comes to giving Recognition to RWA’s, the Government is Evasive and Reluctant. RWA’s cannot mandatorily collect Membership Subscription or censure a Department for dereliction of Duty and so much is expected of them.

The idea was proposed by Mr. Bhurelal of EPCA, yes the same gentleman who proposed raising Parking Fees to Rs. 80/- per hour and the imposition of ODD/Even ...... Punishing Delhites for Pollution spread due to the Neighbouring States Burning Stubble and the Desert Storm in the Gulf.

In a recent proposal for Controlling Pollution, DPCC has issued a Public Notice for RWAs to provide Electric Heaters to Colony Guards. RWA’s are not heartless and have provided proper Winter Uniforms and made arrangements for making tea, so the Guards stay alert. The idea is impractical, both financially and logistically, as each Block or Colony employs 5 – 10 Guards.

The Question is, why RWA’s should take on the extra burden, as it is, they are doing their bit with meager resources. It is not the job of RWAs to provide security, it’s the Police that has to ensure Security. The Guards are allocated beats, are not stationary in one spot and supposed to be moving. Some guards are stationed at the gates, they too need to stay alert,  the comfort of a heater will lull them into sleep and frequent gasht (beat) will be detrimental to their health. 

If pollution is the Govts concern and is serious about it, then all the arms of Govt should perform their respective duties...  THEN THERE SHALL BE NO NEED FOR SUCH SILLY PUBLIC NOTICES. And pray, who shall foot the Power Bills and who in DPCC would conduct Night Vigils to check small fires being lit by Labour at construction sites and the Homeless to stay warm ?????

Warm Regards,

Rajiv Kakria

The new Lamborghini Urus: The world’s first Super Sport Utility Vehicle

Automobili Lamborghini launches its third model the Lamborghini Urus, the first Super Sport Utility Vehicle, and creates a new niche in the luxury segment with benchmarking power, performance and driving dynamics, unparalleled design, luxury and daily usability.

"The Lamborghini Urus is a visionary approach based on the infusion of Lamborghini DNA into the most versatile vehicle, the SUV. The Urus elevates the SUV to a level not previously possible, the Super SUV. It is a true Lamborghini in terms of design, performance, driving dynamics and emotion as well as drivable every day in a range of environments," says Stefano Domenicali, Automobili Lamborghini Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "The Urus fits perfectly within the Lamborghini family as a high performance car. It is the culmination of intensive development and passionate skill to create a new breed of bull: a Super SUV that transcends the boundaries of expectations and opens the door to new possibilities, for both our brand and our customers."

The Urus features a 4.0 liter V8 twin-turbo engine delivering 650 hp (478 kW) at 6,000 rpm, maximum 6,800 rpm, and 850 Nm of maximum torque already at 2,250 rpm. With 162.7 hp/l the Urus claims one of the highest specific power outputs in its class and the best weight-to-power ratio at 3,38 kg/hp.

The Urus accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds, 0-200 km/h in 12,8 seconds and with a top speed of 305 km/h it is the fastest SUV available.

Source: Lamborghini

Tata Motors rolls out its end of the year ‘Mega Offer Max Celebration campaign’

Take Home a Tata car at just Re 1 down payment 

with savings of up to INR 1 lakh

To celebrate the end of the year, Tata Motors has launched its ‘Mega Offer Max Celebration campaign’. As a part of this campaign, customers will get a once-in-lifetime opportunity to drive home a Tata car at a down payment of INR. 1 and enjoy savings of up to 1 lakh, depending on the model and variant.

Tata Motors has tied up with leading financiers and banks to offer up to 100% funding through attractive finance schemes on the passenger vehicles. This will be a great opportunity for customers to exchange their cars and enjoy the benefit of huge savings.

The saving offers include:

Models	Hexa	Tiago	Tigor	Zest	Storme
Ex-Showroom price, starts at	11.9 lakhs	3.27 lakhs	4.63 lakhs	5.31 lakhs	10.53 lakhs
Total December benefits up to (to vary depending on variants)	78000	26000	32000	68000	100000

According to Mr. Vivek Srivatsa, Head- Marketing, Passenger Vehicle Business, Tata Motors, “Tata Motors continuously strives to understand customer needs and offers them a delightful experience. The customers gave an extremely encouraging response to all our cars during this festive season. We want to enhance this positive sentiment further through the end of the year Mega Offer Max Celebration campaign. This December, our customers can drive home a Tata Car at a down payment of INR. 1 through our attractive finance offers. At the same time, they will enjoy huge savings on our cars up to INR. 1 lakh (depending on the variant) through our insurance scheme at INR. 1 and exchange bonus.”

Source: TataMotors

KDDI and Samsung Complete First Successful Demonstration of 5G on a Train Moving at 100km/hour

KDDI and Samsung Electronics have successfully completed the first 5G demonstration on a moving train traveling at over 100 km/hour (over 60 mph). This was achieved along a section of track where the distance between two stations was approximately 1.5km (nearly 1 mile). During the demonstration, the companies achieved a successful downlink and uplink handover as well as a peak speed of 1.7 Gbps.

The tests were carried out from October 17^th through the 19^th in the city of Saitama in Japan, near Tokyo. For the tests, Samsung’s 5G pre-commercial end-to-end solution was used, which is composed of a 5G router (CPE), radio access unit (5G Radio), virtualized RAN and virtualized core.

The demonstration leveraged capabilities are driven by 5G, such as high throughput, low latency and massive connections, which verified potential services and use cases that would be highly-beneficial to passengers and operators of high-speed trains. This could pave the way to vastly improved backhaul for onboard WiFi, superior passenger infotainment and increased security and analytics.

In addition to a successful downlink and uplink handover at more than 100km/hour (over 60 mph), 8K video was downloaded via the CPE installed onboard, and a 4K video, filmed on a camera mounted on the train, was able to be uploaded.

“In collaboration with Samsung, KDDI has opened up the possibility for new 5G vertical business models, such as a high-speed train. With 5G expected to bring railway services to a whole new dimension, the success of today’s demonstration in everyday locations such as a train and a train station is an important milestone indicating 5G commercialization is near,” said Yoshiaki Uchida, Senior Managing Executive Officer at KDDI. “To fulfill our aim to launch 5G by 2020, KDDI will continue exploring real-life scenario experiments for diverse 5G use and business cases together with Samsung.”

“The potentials that 5G holds is powerful enough to transform the landscape of our daily lives,” said Youngky Kim, President and Head of Networks Business at Samsung Electronics. “The success of today’s demonstration is a result of our joint research with KDDI, which we will continue to pursue as we explore next-generation networks and use cases This will include research on diverse spectrums and technologies, as well as new business models and applications.”

Since 2015, KDDI and Samsung Electronics have been closely collaborating to demonstrate 5G millimeter wave performance in various scenarios. This includes a multi-cell handover demonstration that took place in February, where the device was mounted on a car that traveled in the busy streets of Tokyo, and a high-speed mobility test with the device attached on a car racing at 200km/h in Yongin, Korea in September.

Source: Samsung

The Super Moon 2017 from California, USA. The Brightest one indeed.

Pics with thanks to HPuri