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Very Rare White Penguin Spotted in Antarctica!

2012-01-17T11:34:00.000-08:00

In a sea of black and white penguins waddling on Antarctica's Aitcho Islands, National Geographic Explorers spotted an extremely rare, nearly all-white Chinstrap penguin this week.

David Stephens, a naturalist on board the Lindblad Expeditions' National Geographic Explorer ship, snapped the photo above of the rare leucistic bird, which he described on their blog as "whitish, but not quite an albino."

Leucistic penguins, sometime referred to as albinistic penguins, have a reduced level of pigmentation and are set apart from albinos due to their pigmented eyes, according to National Geographic. Their "washed-out" coloring clearly distinguishes them from the traditional black and white coat of the Chinstrap penguin.
It's so rare to find nearly all-white penguins, Stephens noted, because the birds' black and white coloring serves as crucial camouflage while diving for fish. Still, the leucistic penguins manage to breed normally, according to Stephens.

SONY SS-AR2 Loudspeakers

2012-01-10T20:21:00.000-08:00

Sony debuted its SS-AR2 Loudspeaker, furthering the line established last year with the introduction of its award winning and critically acclaimed predecessor, the SS-AR1.

“Sony has been committed to high resolution music since its inception,’ noted Charles Speidel, vice president of Sony Electronics Home Audio Video business, “The R-series of loudspeakers are designed to recreate music as faithfully as possible, delivering an unparalleled listening experience for those devotees who truly care about music.”

Signature sound starts with source materials

The key to the R-series’ superb sound reproduction is the precise control of the inevitable vibrations created by sound waves. Created through exhaustive processes testing countless samples and configurations, the AR1 and AR2 loudspeakers feature a final front cabinet baffle laminated to a thickness of 50 mm and 40 mm respectively from hand-selected maple cultivated from Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido, whose cold climate produces maple of a tight grain, contributing markedly to the R’s beautiful sound. The front baffle couples with Nordic birch, another cold climate wood with an extremely tight grain, to project the most ideal sound reverberation properties.

Design drives performance

Like the SS-AR1, the SS-AR2’s cabinet design was developed as deftly as its base materials. The bass reflex port is optimally positioned to ensure the twin woofers drive accurately and with synchronous timing, controlling back radiation and to help eliminate sound distortion. Two thick birch partitions and a small air cavity create a well-insulated enclosure inside the cabinet, separating the midrange and tweeter from the woofers, further isolating woofer back-radiation. Curved birch side panels subtly shape sound frequencies, eliminating “standing waves” and enabling clean, pinpoint imaging. Finally, gracefully curved edges on the baffle board diffuse frequencies of diffraction, producing an exceptionally vivid soundstage.

An extension of the R-Series line of loudspeakers

Like its larger sibling, the SS-AR2 loudspeaker is a 4-unit, 3-way floor-standing vented box speaker system. The SS-AR2’s incorporated drivers support a maximum input power of 100 watts through a 25 mm (one inch) soft dome, a 130 mm (five inch) sliced-paper cone and a 165 mm (six and a half inches) aluminum cone (double-drive system), producing a frequency response from 42 Hz to 60kHz. The units weigh in at 84 lbs. and have a spectacular piano finish.

Consumer Electronics Show 2012 Showcase

2012-01-10T13:23:00.000-08:00

The DISH Hopper HD DVR system, including a pair of companion Joey set-top boxes, are displayed during the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) January 9, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The unit comes with a 2 TB hard drive and can record up to six TV shows at once and can display up to four different shows in four different rooms in a home at the same time.

A Behringer Mini Blue rechargeable Bluetooth speaker is displayed during International Consumer Electronics Show January 8, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The speaker will be available in the second quarter of 2012 for USD 99.

A Sherpa 50 battery by Goal Zero is displayed during International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada January 8, 2012. The battery can be recharged with solar panels or conventionally, allowing campers, hunters or adventurers to run mobile devices in the field.

An ActionTec wireless HD video receiver is displayed during International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada January 8, 2012. The ActionTec system allows consumers to wirelessly send HD video to multiple televisions in the home. The CES trade show will feature razor-thin laptops, powerful new smartphones and fancy flat-screen TVs, but talk in the cavernous halls of the CES may focus on whether the show itself has a long-term future.

SolarKindle Lighted Covers, the first solar book covers for Amazon Kindle e-readers by SolarFocus Technology Co. are displayed during International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) January 8, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The USD 17.99 covers can hold a charge for up to 50 hours of use and come with a built-in LED reading light.

The Cobra JoyRide car charger by Cobra Electronics is displayed during International Consumer Electronics Show January 8, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The JoyRide works with Android phones and can automatically trigger preset phone functions like enabling GPS or disabling Wi-Fi with the press of a single button. It will be available for USD 39 in the second quarter of 2012.

An image from Cobra's iRadar radar detection system is displayed on an Apple iPhone during International Consumer Electronics Show January 8, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The iRadar uses Bluetooth to enable the user to see radar alerts and be warned of upcoming speed and red light cameras and now the information is community based. The information uploads to Cobra's cloud and is relayed back to drivers in the user's area. The hardware component is available for USD 129 and is used with a free phone application.

A Kivic One is displayed during International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada January 8, 2012. The new device, available in March, streams video from a smart phone to other devices, like a vehicle video player.

Attendees try a prototype 3M Touch Systems 46-inch, projected capacitive display during International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) January 8, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The display utilizing technology from T1 Visions features a six-millisecond response to touch time, handles up to 20 finger touches at once and rejects accidental palm touches.

A Lenovo U300s Ultrabook is displayed during International Consumer Electronics Show January 9, 2012 by Intel Corp. in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES.

A Sensia 200D internet radio by Pure is displayed during International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada January 8, 2012. The device is integrated with the Pure music service that went online this week in the UK, a representative said. The $450 device should be available in April and features Facebook and Twitter apps.

Ion Audio managing director William "Jeff" Fortin displays the Ion Audio Guitar Apprentice during International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) January 8, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Users put their iPads into the USD 99 unit and with a free App can use the guitar as a teaching and performance tool. The frets on the guitar light up to show finger placement and there is room to plug the device into an amplifier.

President of Consumer Electronics for Samsung Electronics America Tim Baxter shows a 16-megapixel WB850F camera

Behringer Vice President of Marketing Communications Mark Wilder displays a Behringer Splash Bluetooth speaker that you can throw in your pool. The Splash comes with a separate dock for music players and will be available in the second quarter of 2012 for USD 99.

Intel Corp. Corporate Vice President and General Manager of the PC Client Group Shmuel "Mooly" Eden demonstrates an Nikishki clamshell that features a touchpad.

Samsung Telecommunications America Senior Vice President Kevin Packingham shows a Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 LTE during International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) January 9, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

A Samsung Wi-Fi video baby monitor is displayed during International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) January 8, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The monitor comes with Apps enabling the video to be displayed on any mobile device and will be available in March 2012 for USD 149.

A Panasonic Toughpad is displayed during International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) January 9, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The video game Pac-Man is played on an iCade by Ion Audio during International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) January 8, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Users can play video games on their iPads using the device. Currently more than 250 games are available and software developers can make their games work with the iCade for free.

A Samsung inTouch HD video Skype camera and its remote (below) are displayed during International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) January 8, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The device can bring Internet to any non-Internet connected HD television.

A representative demonstrates a Nomad bag speaker system from The House of Marley for the iPad at the Consumer Electronics Show opening event in Las Vegas January 8, 2012.

A HTC smartphone with a ST Ericsson Nova A9500 application processor chip is shown at the Consumer Electronics Show opening event in Las Vegas January 8, 2012. The chip runs augmented reality applications such as the demonstration showing the contents in the box which can be seen in the background.

Samsung Electronics America Senior Vice President Joe Stinziano (L) and President of Consumer Electronics for Samsung Electronics America Tim Baxter show a Samsung 55-inch super OLED TV during a press event at The Venetian for the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) January 9, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

A representative shows the Wi-Spi video surveillance helicopter at the Consumer Electronics Show opening event in Las Vegas January 8, 2012. The $119.99 Wi-Spi, which will be available in fall, sends live video signals and can be controlled by a smartphone.

Nokia introduces the Nokia Lumia 900 smartphone at a Nokia press event at the Consumer Electronics Show opening in Las Vegas January 9, 2012.

A Gametel wireless controller by Fructel is used to play a video game on a smartphone during a press event at The Venetian for the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) January 8, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The device can turn most Android or iOS smartphones or tablets into portable gaming consoles.

Rohan Marley, son of late Reggae musician Bob Marley, displays Bag of Rhythm audio player with docking station for iPhones and iPods from House of Marley during International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) January 8, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs from January 10-13 and is expected to feature 2,700 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 140,000 attendees.

Celebrities at Auto Expo 2012

2012-01-10T11:29:00.000-08:00

Tata Group chairman Ratan Tata (Left) and his successor Cyrus Mistry (Right) pose with the new Tata Safari Storme car at the 2012 India Auto Expo in New Delhi on January 5, 2012.

Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan poses with the newly launched Mercedes-Benz concept A.

Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor with new NISSAN Evalia car at India's Auto Expo

Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor (2nd Left) and Gilles Normand (First Left), Corporate Vice President, Africa, Middle East and India (AMI) of Nissan Motor Co pose after unveiling of the company's new Evalia car at India's Auto Expo.

Indian Bollywood actor John Abraham sits on a newly launched scooter as he poses with Yamaha representatives during the 2012 India Auto Expo in New Delhi on January 5, 2012.

Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan (Left) posing next to the Supercar-DC Avanti on January 5, 2011 during the 2012 India Auto Expo in New Delhi.

Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif poses with Audi's new SUV Q3 car during India's Auto Expo, in New Delhi January 5, 2012.

New Motorola DROID 4 Smart Phone Specifications (First Look)

2012-01-09T12:02:00.000-08:00

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DROID 4 by Motorola is the world’s thinnest and most powerful 4G QWERTY smartphone. With its laser-cut, five-row, LED backlit keyboard for precision typing and the raw power of its dual-core 1.2GHz processor, 1 GB of RAM and 4G LTE on Verizon Wireless, DROID 4 empowers you to do more than ever before.

International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Motorola Mobility, and Verizon Wireless introduced the new DROID 4 by Motorola, the thinnest and most powerful 4G LTE QWERTY smartphone offering the power and capabilities to handle even the most demanding lifestyles. Verizon Wireless leads the way in 4G with the fastest and most reliable 4G network in the United States, covering more than 200 million people in 190 markets.

DROID 4 is deceivingly slim at half an inch thin – packing not only a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor and 1 GB of RAM, but also a five-row QWERTY keyboard with a PC-like layout and edge-lit keys for fast, precise typing, even in the dark. It’s Business Ready with government-grade encryption to keep data secure. It features software tools such as MotoCast™ for remote access to music, pictures and videos on home or work computers, Smart Actions application to automate everyday tasks and the revolutionary webtop application for a multi-window environment with full Firefox® browser on a larger screen to boost productivity while on the road. An 8-megapixel camera with 1080p HD video capture and Mirror Mode to display images and video on an HDTV, give DROID 4 users even more flexibility while at work or for play. DROID 4 delivers expected speeds of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) and upload speeds of 2 to 5 Mbps within 4G LTE Mobile Broadband coverage areas for blazing fast Web browsing, video streaming and online collaboration.

A full suite of accessory options extends the power of DROID 4 and allows consumers to work however they work best. Accessories compatible with DROID 4 include the 10.1-inch Lapdock™ 100, 14-inch Lapdock 500 Pro with built-in webcam and Ethernet connection, HD Dock, HD Station and vehicle navigation mount.

Additional features

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Powered by Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread, to be upgraded to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
4.0-inch qHD display with scratch and scrape resistant glass
MotoCast for remote streaming of photos, videos, music, documents, presentations and more from home or office computers
4G LTE Mobile Hotspot supporting up to eight Wi-Fi-enabled devices
Water-repellent nanocoating for splash resistance
16 GB on-board memory (actual formatted capacity is less); Support for up to 32 GB microSD card
Business Ready with government-grade encryption (FIPS 140-2) for email, calendar and contacts; preloaded with Citrix® Receiver™ for Android (available in webtop) for desktop virtualization and access

Specifications

DROID 4 by Motorola Features
Processor	1.2GHz dual-core processor
Software	Android 2.3.5 “Gingerbread” OS with Motorola Application Platform; to be upgraded to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich in the second quarter of 2012
Display	4.0” qHD (940 x 540) display
Camera	1.3-megapixel HD front-facing camera with 720p, 8-megapixel HD rear camera with 1080p
Memory	16GB of internal memory, with support for up to 32GB microSD
Battery life	Talk time: Up to approx. 12.5 hours Standby time: Up to approx. 8.5 days
Dimensions	2.65 inches x 5.0-inches x 0.5-inches
Weight	6.31oz
Enterprise Features	Business Ready with government-grade encryption (FIPS 140-2) for email, calendar and contacts; pre-loaded with Citrix Receiver for Android (available in webtop) for desktop virtualization and access
Bands/Modes	CDMA 800/1900, LTE Band 13
Battery	1785 mAH Li-on
Connectivity	3.5mm + micro USB, HDMI out
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n Capable
Bluetooth	Bluetooth Stereo Wireless technology, Bluetooth Low Energy, Bluetooth v2.1, A2DP 1.2, PBAP, HID, MAP, PAN-NAP, OPP, DUN, SPP, GAVDP, AVDTP, AVCTP
Audio	FM Radio Receive, AAC, AAC+, AAC+ Enhanced, AMR NB, AMR WB, MIDI, MP3, WAV, WMA v9
Video	1080p HD video capture with image stabilization (rear camera), front-facing HD webcam with 720p video recording, 1080p Mirror Mode output
Messaging/Web/Apps	Email (Corporate Sync, Google Mail, POP3/IMAP embedded, Push Email, Yahoo Mail), Google Apps (Google Maps, GChat, Google Search, YouTube, Google Calendar, Google Voice Search, Google News, Google Weather, Google Books), Android Market, MotoCast² for steaming content from your home computer, Smart Actions for extending battery life and more
Location Services	AGPS (autonomous), eCompass, Standalone
Accessories	10.1” Lapdock 100, 14” Lapdock 500 Pro with built-in webcam and Ethernet connection, HD Dock, HD Station, Smart Controller, Vehicle Navigation Dock and Wireless Keyboard with Trackpad

Availability

DROID 4 by Motorola will be available in the coming weeks. For more information regarding pricing and product availability in your region, please contact your local Motorola representative.

Certain features, services and applications are network dependent and may not be available in all areas; additional terms, conditions and/or charges may apply. All features, functionality and other product specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. Contact your service provider for details.

Great Indian Artist Hemendranath Majumdar unknown to many...!

2012-01-09T11:05:00.000-08:00

Hemendranath Majumdar was an Indian painter.He was born in Bongaigaon in India on April 14, 1894. He is well known for his realistic techniques in his paintings. He was adept at oils and water colors. He is the one who stands between the painters Babu Rao, Raja Ravi Verma who used realist techniques

In 1910, he joined Govt. School of Art, Calcutta and from 1911-15 Studied at Jubilee Art School, Calcutta.

In 1919, he founded Indian Academy of Fine Art in Calcutta along with Jogeshchandra Seal, Jamini Roy, Bhabani Charan Law and Atul Bosehe artist particularity became well known for partially draped paintings of female beauty.

The Toilet is an age-old tradional theme in Indian art but Muzumdar has given it a fresh treatment. His handling of drapery and the smooth sensuous skin of the women's back are superb.

Some of his popular paintings are given below.

Nude Women Paintings

Water color on paper

OIL on Canvas

Charcoal and colored pencil on paper

The Toilet

OIL painting

OIL Painting

Vespa Scooters New Look in Auto Expo 2012

2012-01-08T11:24:00.000-08:00

Piaggio has unveiled the original, iconic Vespa at the Delhi Auto Expo. Vespa is a unique example of immortal design that has gone beyond a mere commuting product to become a part of social history and way of life.

The Vespa is an ageless brand that is now a symbol of a distinctive lifestyle in market after market around the world.

Invented by Piaggio in 1946 as the world’s first scooter, the Vespa rose rapidly in popularity to become a loved and revered emblem of ‘made in Italy’ and ‘a new, unique way of enjoying mobility’.

The Vespa is present in more than 100 countries with over 17 million units being sold since its inception.

With its Indian foray, Piaggio intends to create an exclusive, premium segment for the brand. The Vespa will be positioned as a lifestyle, iconic, timeless and ageless product that goes beyond mobility and leverages its heritage and unique values.

vespa in India will meet the aspirational needs of the fashion, style and brand conscious individuals who would like to be a breed apart. Predominantly aimed all over the world at a premium segment of consumers who are looking to own nothing but the best, Vespa will be a disruptive force in the 2-wheeler segment in India. Vespa enthusiasts in India will have a reason to cheer as later this year the country will have its own Vespa Club that will enable them to be a part of an exclusive fraternity.

In 2006, the Vespa World Club was formed that brought together 35 National Vespa club Federations and 685 Vespa clubs in the world.

Unveiling the Vespa at the Auto Expo, Mr. Ravi Chopra, Chairman and Managing Director, Piaggio Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. said, “Our foray into the Indian market activates a whole new segment of style and fashion conscious consumers who are looking for a premium, exclusive, lifestyle offering reflecting their personalities and attitudes. We would like to leverage this sizeable untapped market segment that shows tremendous potential for growth in the coming years”.

Piaggio India has set up a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at Baramati for the production of the Vespa. The plant has an initial capacity of 150,000. The Vespa will hit Indian roads in April 2012 and will initially be available in 35 main cities.

See the below pics of New VESPA.

Tata Motors showcase at Auto Expo 2012

2012-01-05T12:23:00.000-08:00

Tata Motors has displayed a wide range new generation passenger and commercial vehicles and concepts at the New Delhi Auto Expo 2012.

NANO Concept
Demonstrating the Nano's adaptability to customer desired look and driving experience is a prototype, the Damson Purple Nano LX on display. It comes with a host of features like new exhaust chrome tip, chrome strip on the hood and on the tail gate, and a modified rear bumper, on the exteriors. The interiors have also been refined with 360 mm steering wheel, new doorpads, stylised front and rear seats with seat tray, parcel shelf with speakers and glove box for driver and co-driver, new hazard warning switch on centre facia. The car comes with an engine start-stop system that significantly reduces fuel consumption and CO2 emissions in traffic conditions.
NANO Concept Specifications

Engine	TATA 273 GASOLINE MPFI
Max Power	38 ps @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque	51 Nm @4000 rpm
Gear Box	Synchromesh on all 4 forward gears, sliding mesh for reverse gear.
Axle	Rear wheel drive
Wheel Base (mm)	2230
Wheel Track (mm)	1325 (Front) 1315 (Rear)
Overall vehicle	3099 x 1495 x 1613
GVW (Kg)	935
Kerb Weight (Kg)	635
Payload (Kg)	300
Brakes	Front Drum Brake Rear Drum Brake
Clutch	Single plate dry friction diaphragm type
Tyres	Front : 145/70 R 12, Rear : 165/65 R 12
Steering	Mechanical Rack & Pinion
Suspension	Front: Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with gas filled dampers and anti-roll bar Rear : Independent, Semi Trailing arm with coil spring & gas filled shock absorbers
Fuel Tank Capacity	15 litres
VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTS	Start-Stop technology that reduces fuel consumption lowers CO emissions. Wider tyres 2 with alloy wheels. Front disc brakes. Vibrant exterior color with stylish interiors. Glove box on dashboard. Pentagraph wiper system. Hazard warning switch on center fascia Chrome strip on hood and tailgate Music system

NANO CNG Concept

The CNG powered Tata Nano showcases Tata Motors' capability to develop all kinds of vehicles for CNG applications. World class CNG kit components have been used for the robust and reliable Tata Nano. The sequential gas injection system has been thoroughly calibrated with the EMS system for smart switching between CNG and gasoline fuel systems. The car comes with software with safety strategies like automatic cut-off CNG supply even in the case of diminutive leakages and automatic fuel quality checks. The car has a rich-looking console with new window winding switch positions and ergonomically well designed gear-shifting mechanism. The CNG fuel system has been intelligently packaged in order to not disturb the existing luggage space. The Tata Nano CNG comes with a touring range of more than 150 km in addition to the existing touring range (375 km) of the Nano 2012, improved emissions with low CO2, best-in-class fuel economy, resulting in low running cost.
NANO CNG Concept Specifications

Engine	TATA 273 GASOLINE BI-FUEL CNG MPFI 624cc
Gear Box	Synchromesh on all 4 forward gears, sliding mesh for reverse gear
Axle	Rear wheel drive
Wheel Base (mm)	2230
Wheel Track (mm)	1325 (Front) 1315 (Rear)
Overall vehicle	3099 x 1495 x 1613 Dimensions (L x W x H) (mm)
GVW (Kg)	1010
Kerb Weight (Kg)	710
Brakes	Front Drum Brake Rear Drum Brake
Clutch	Single plate dry friction diaphragm type
Tyres	Front : 135/70 R 12, Rear : 155/65 R 12
Steering	Mechanical Rack & Pinion
Suspension	Front : Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with gas filled dampers and anti-roll bar Rear : Independent, Semi Trailing arm with coil spring & gas filled shock absorbers
Fuel tank capacity	Gasoline :15 litres CNG :35 litres water capacity
VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTS	India's most fuel-efficient petrol car with an ARAI certified mileage of 25.4KMPL (Petrol) and lowest CO2 emissions of 92.7 gm/km. Bi-fuel vehicle switchable to CNG with best-inclass CNG mileage. Sequential gas injection system with calibrated EMS system for smart switching between CNG and gasoline fuel systems. Software controlled CNG circuit which ensures CNG cut off even in case of diminutive leakages. Intelligently packaged CNG kit components do not compromise luggage space. Robust and reliable CNG components sourced from world class suppliers.

Pixel Concept
Showcased at the 81st Geneva Motor Show in March 2011, the Tata Pixel, a new city car concept for Europe with 'Zero Turn' drive and an innovative diamond-shaped door system, is on display at the Auto Expo 2012. Based on the Tata Nano, the Pixel - at just over three metres in length - is the most package-efficient 4-seater in the world, comfortably accommodating four adults, unlike a typical city car which is either a two-seater or can accommodate two adults and two children only.

The Tata Pixel's ability to manoeuvre and park in the tightest of spaces is made possible by its Zero Turn toroidal traction-drive Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT). This highly efficient, cost-effective system assists rotation of the outer rear wheel forwards and the inner rear wheel backwards during low-speed manoeuvres, while the front wheels turn at acute angles. The result is a turning circle radius of just 2.6 metres. The 'scissor' doors rotate upwards from the front to allow all four passengers to effortlessly enter or exit the Tata Pixel, even in the tightest of spaces, while the doors' large glass area provides excellent visibility. A forward sweeping roofline, with minimal front and rear overhangs, accentuates the youthful styling, while the window graphic features an interchangeable island that can be used to change the exterior appearance whenever desired.
The Tata Pixel also introduces 'My Tata Connect' -- the first integrated human-machine interface (HMI) concept from Tata Motors for its new generation programmes. 'My Tata Connect' enables seamless integration of the user's smartphone or tablet with the vehicle's infotainment system and also allows controlling key functions of the car. This provides a customised, user friendly, all-in-one touch screen display, while also allowing the driver to remain seamlessly connected to the external world. In addition to serving as the infotainment display when docked in the instrument panel, the tablet also allows temperature, ventilation and air-conditioning settings to be adjusted through its touch screen, as well as displaying information on the vehicle's performance.
A 1.2 litre three-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine, positioned at the rear of the Tata Pixel, gives lively performance.
The engine is a low-friction design, featuring variable coolant and oil pump and rapid warm-up technologies. With optimised aerodynamic drag, low rolling-resistance tyres, stop-start technology, and intelligent battery charging, the Tata Pixel returns European combined cycle (NEDC) fuel economy of 3.4 l/100km and CO2 emissions of just 89g/km.
Pixel Concept Specifications

Engine type	1.2 Turbocharged Diesel with stop-start
Max. Power	75 ps @ 4200 rpm
Max. Torque	200 Nm @ 2000rpm
Fuel economy	3.4 l/100 km (combined, NEDC cycle)
CO2 Emissions	89g/km
Steering	Electric Power Assisted
Turning Circle Radius	2.6 (m)
Gearbox	Toroidal Infinitely Variable Transmission
L x W x H (mm)	3100 x 1600 x 1500
Wheelbase (mm)	2140
Tyre size	215/45 R16
Max. Speed (km/h)	130
VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTS	Design : Youthful styling with forward sweeping roof line Full panoramic roof system 'Scissor' door system for easy access and outstanding visibility Personalised 'designer' door islands Comfortable and stylish accommodation for four adults Compact footprint 'Zero Turn' : Ultra manoeuvrable, with minimum turning circle Toroidal, traction drive, infinitely variable transmission (IVT) Zero turn park assist system 'My Tata Connect' : Hands-on connectivity via tablet computer or smart-phone Integrated driver 'infotainment plus' system with control over key vehicle functions and entertainment system All-in-one touch screen display In-car access to your online world

TATA Indica Vista Concept S2

The Tata Indica Vista Concept S2 is the second and an advanced version of the Indica Vista Sport, showcased at the last Auto Expo, in 2010. The Indica Vista Concept S2 has a wider and wedge-like stance and the design features a central volume that is encased by two arrow like flanks giving the car a sense of direction. This is further emphasised by the two tone paint scheme - a matte metallic dark shadow and bright silver. The graphics also accentuate its wedge-like profile with the slashes and lines encasing triangular shapes giving it an edgy and razor sharp persona. The subtle aluminium accents connote a sense of precision and performance that is machine like, while the red accents give it a sporty flair. The headlamps feature a metallic brow on the top intended to give it a more purposeful demeanour. The lower grille is surrounded by a polished black lip and is flanked by signature LED day time running lamps. The swoopy side sills adds to the dynamism and makes the car look fast, even when standstill. At the rear, the spoiler and the subtly restyled bumper give the car a nice squat stance and the stylized LED tail lamp cluster make the rear end look racy.
On the insides, sporty race bucket seats clad in black leather show that the Vista Concept S2 is serious business. The smaller diameter sporty steering wheel and shifter scream performance. The black themed interior is subtle but has the right elements to make it seriously sporty. The entire approach of the colour and trim treatment, both on the inside and outside, was to give it a race-bred version look.
With a turbo-charged 1.4L Tata petrol engine, the Indica Vista Concept S2 puts out a phenomenal 140ps @ 6000rpm and a healthy 188Nm of torque at 3500rpm. Mated to a 5-speed Fiat C510 manual gearbox with revised gear ratios, the S2 is certainly no slouch and it stops as fast as it goes, due to meaty disc brakes all around. This concept is an excellent handler - thanks to the quick & precise steering rack, the retuned and beefed up suspension and wide 205/40 R17 tyres shod on lightweight 17" alloy wheels.
TATA Indica Vista Concept S2 Specifications

Engine	TATA 1.4 Turbo Charged (Petrol)
Max Power	140 ps @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque	188 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Gear Box	5 Speed Manual FIAT C 510 with improved gear ratios
Wheel Base (mm)	2490
Wheel Track (mm)	Front 1475 Rear 1440
Overall vehicle	3870 x 1725 x 1560 Dimension (LxWxH )(mm)
GVW (Kg)	1472
Kerb Weight (Kg)	1152
Brakes	All wheel Disc Brake
Clutch	Dry Type
Tyres	205/40R17
Steering	Hydraulic Rack & pinion Power Steering with Quick Steering Response
Suspension	Front - Mac Pherson strut with improved damper valving Rear - Stiffer Twist Beam with Coil Spring and Shock Absorber
Fuel Tank Capacity	43 Litres
VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTS	Powerful Engine Superior Acceleration Sporty Exterior Body Colour Combinations with New Decals. Sporty, Appealing Interior Trims and Color Scheme.

TATA Indigo Manza Hybrid Concept

The Tata Indigo Manza Hybrid Concept is a fusion of technology and luxury whilst having an extremely small carbon footprint thanks to its efficient hybrid architecture. Powered by a Hybrid 1.05Litre DiCOR engine and potent electric motors, the Indigo Manza Hybrid is an efficient yet powerful sedan with a focus on drivability and very usable performance in the real world, due to its nature of being both a Series and a Parallel Hybrid. The vehicle is designed to deliver excellent performance with less than 90gms/km CO2 emission in city traffic conditions with technologies like high speed cranking, regenerative braking, auto start/stop, series hybrid mode and limited range pure electric operation. On the highway, the vehicle delivers best-in-class acceleration performance in the parallel hybrid mode.
The Indigo Manza Hybrid Concept also has a completely redesigned front and rear which is extremely modern, sporty and yet sophisticated. The bi-xenon and LED headlamp cluster gives the Indigo Manza Hybrid Concept an extremely bold face and the LED tail lights add to the extremely modern and dynamic design of the car. The proximity-touch operated door locks on the car are not only intuitive to use, but also give one a sense of being welcomed into this revolutionary vehicle. The car also features 17" wheels with 205/45 R17 tyres with optimized friction reduction for better roll, thereby increasing efficiency. Apart from regenerative braking, the Indigo Manza Hybrid Concept also recharges its high-capacity Lithium Ion battery pack with the roof mounted solar panel. The car comes equipped with ABS and Airbags as standard, and to make driving in inclement weather safer, the Hybird Concept has a special hydrophobic nano-coating on the windscreen, which assists the conventional windscreen wipers & HVAC demister system, to keep the windscreen clean and reduce the wiper operations.
The refreshed interiors with new centre console and 6-way powered leather front seats, matched door trims, bring in a luxurious element to the Manza. The car is equipped with an electric parking brake, auto transmission, electric-assist power steering and a next-generation Infotainment system with 7-inch touch screen with haptic feedback. This new infotainment package features an intuitive controller on the all-new centre console which helps browse through the navigation, HVAC, audio and hybrid information screens and make adjustments as required in an easy and intuitive fashion. The new steering wheel in the Indigo Manza Hybrid Concept also features controls for the audio/phone system.
In all, the Tata Indigo Manza Hybrid Concept is a true technological tour-de-force which not only keeps its occupants comfortable with its luxurious interiors, but also keeps the impact it has on our environment to a minimum, making it a car that truly does care.
INDIGO MANZA HYBRID Concept Specifications

Engine	Dicor 1.05L and 45kW electric traction motor
Gear Box	Auto Transmission
Wheel Base (mm)	2520
Overall vehicle	4413 x 1703 x 1550 Dimension (LxWxH )(mm)
GVW (Kg)	1650 kg
Kerb Weight (Kg)	1250 kg
Payload (Kg)	400 kg
Brakes	240 mm disc type front, 200mm drum type rear
Tyres	205/45 R17 tyres on alloy wheels.
Steering	Electrically assisted Power steering
Suspension	Front- Independent - McPherson Strut Rear - Semi independent - twist beam, coil springs with increased stiffness & hydraulic shock absorber
Fuel Tank Capacity	44 Litres
VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTS	Both Series and a Parallel Hybrid with Less than 90gms/km CO Emission Limited range pure electric operation High-capacity Lithium Ion battery pack Roof mounted solar panel Electric-assist power steering Auto transmission Regenerative braking Auto start/stop Electric parking brake Proximity-touch operated door locks Bi-xenon and LED headlamp cluster & LED tail lights Special hydrophobic nano-coating on the windscreen Nextgeneration Infotainment with 7-inch touch screen with haptic feedback Intuitive controller on the all-new centre console for Navigation, HVAC, Audio & Hybrid Information screens New steering wheel with controls for the audio/phone 6-way powered leather front seats ABS and Airbags

TATA Indigo Manza Nova Concept
In the new Spanish Tan colour, the Indigo Manza Nova redefines luxury and opulence in the segment. It is an amalgamation of technology and finesse. The new sophisticated and stylish alloy wheels add to the elegance of the exterior.
The interiors of the Indigo Manza Nova are sumptuous and inviting. The quilted genuine leather seats cosset and pamper you and the Plum and Black interior scheme makes for an elegant and plush ambiance.

The chrome highlights on the gear knob, parking lever, instrument console and HVAC controls add to the luxury quotient of the Indigo Manza Nova's interior. It comes with a new feature-rich 2 DIN head unit with improved speakers for that crisp and clear sound, to make the most of the new sound-staging virtual surround effects in the new music system.
The car is equipped with a new 'parking assist rear view camera' with the display provided in the inside rear-view mirror (IRVM) with a distance grid, to make it easier to reverse into a tight parking spot. In addition, the 'parking assist buzzer' provides an audible warning whilst parking in reverse so that you're always able to easily judge distance from an object or another car in a parking slot, with both audio and visual parking aids. To add to driver comfort during night-time driving, the new electro-chromatic IRVM has an auto-dimming feature to reduce headlamp glare from vehicles in your rear-view. The Indigo Manza Nova also comes with a perimeter security system with an anti-theft alarm. The Indigo Manza Nova - truly feature packed car with unmatched luxury making it the most desirable choice in its segment.
TATA INDIGO MANZA NOVA Concept Specifications

Engine	1368cc multi point fuel injected (Petrol) 1248cc turbo-charged intercooled (Diesel)
Max Power	90 ps @ 6000 rpm (Petrol) 90 ps @ 4000 rpm (Diesel)
Max Torque	116 Nm @ 4750 rpm (Petrol) 200 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm (Diesel)
Gear Box	5 fwd + 1 reverse (syncromesh with overdrive)
Brakes	240 mm disc type front, 200 mm drum type rear
Suspension	Front : Independent McPherson strut with coil spring Rear : Semi-independent twist beam, coil spring and hydraulic shock absorber
Steering	Hydraulic power assist Rack & Pinion with collapse & tilt
Tyres	185/60 R15 tubeless radial on alloy wheels
Fuel Tank Capacity	44 litres
VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTS	Reverse Parking Sensor Rear View Camera With Video Display Auto Dimming Rear View Mirror Perimeter Security Alarm System 2DIN Music System With Sound-Stage Effects Premium Alloy Wheels Plush 'Plum And Black' Interior Trim With Genuine Leather Seats

Tata Aria- AT Concept

Tata Aria invites you to experience its royal interior and vibrant exteriors this Auto Expo. The color play between Sandstone Beige and Rosewood Red is accentuated by a wood finish dashboard center finisher. Captain seats in the rear make the Tata Aria a delightful chauffeur driven experience. The fine quality leather upholstery with signature elements and elegant stitch pattern indulge the passengers in unparalleled luxury and comfort. This theme is echoed by the air vents and door handle decorative strips. Etched patterns on bin covers and the scuff plates add to the sense of celebration. Gold and silver finish inner door handles and roof bin buttons provide a touch of warmth and exclusivity to the luxurious interiors. The new generation steering wheel with modern styling and excellent ergonomics, features integrated controls for infotainment system and cruise control. Harman branded acoustics in the vehicle provide an enriched audio experience when you travel in the Tata Aria. The finely tuned 10-speaker and amplifier combo creates the feel of a concert hall - you enjoy each and every note of music in high definition.
The exterior facade of the Tata Aria has undergone an evolution of sorts multiplying the rugged and functional character with style. The all-new roof rail blends with the elegant swept back profile of the Tata Aria. It extenuates the sporty nature of the vehicle, while providing the option to carry extra luggage. The rear spoiler embodies the dynamic outlook of the Aria. Now step out in style onto the red carpet with the integrated foot steps. The smoked bezel headlamps and the clear lens tail lamps embellish the exteriors.
The Tata Aria offers a 6-speed Automatic Transmission to enhance the driving experience. It features Tiptronic gear selection with sport, economy and cruise driving modes. Torque converter multiplies the low end torque which allows you to drive effortlessly in bumper to bumper traffic at crawling speeds of 6-8 kmph. Driving in city traffic will be very smooth and exciting now.
TATA ARIA - AT Concept Specifications

Engine	2179 cc, 16 Valve DOHC VTT DiCOR
Max Power	156 ps @ 4000 rpm
Max Torque	400 Nm @ 1800 -2700 rpm
Gear Box	6-speed Automatic
Axle	Axle ratio 3.73/ Rigid Axle
Wheel Base (mm)	2850
Wheel Track (mm)	Front : 1580 Rear : 1550
Overall vehicle	4780 x 1895 x 1780 Dimension (LxWxH )(mm)
GVW (Kg)	2850 Kg
Kerb Weight (Kg)	2230 Kg
Brakes	Front Disc- Twin pot caliper Rear Disc - Single Pot caliper
Clutch	Hydraulic Coupling
Tyres	235/65 R 17
Steering	Rack and Pinion hydraulic power assist
Suspension	Front : Coil Over spring with Anti Roll Bar Rear : 5-Link suspension with Anti Roll Bar
Fuel Tank Capacity	60 Litres
VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTS	Interiors - Aria has a royal interior & vibrant exterior through a color play of Sandstone Beige and Rosewood Red by a wood finish dashboard center finisher, Air vents & door handle decorative strips. Etched patterns on bin covers & the scuff plates. Gold & silver finish inner door handles & roof bin buttons. New Steering wheel with modern styling & ergonomics, features integrated controls for infotainment system & cruise control. Captain seats - in the rear make a delightful chauffeur driven experience. Plus the fine quality leather upholstery with signature elements and elegant stitch pattern leading to unparalleled luxury and comfort. Exterior - The All New Roof rail blends with the elegant swept back profile of the ARIA which extenuates the sporty nature of the vehicle plus providing an option to carry extra luggage. Now step out in style onto the red carpet with the integrated foot steps. The smoked bezel headlamps & the clear lens tail lamps embellish the exteriors. Harman music system - The finely tuned 10- speaker and amplifier combo creates the feel of a concert hall – you enjoy each and every note of music in high definition during your travel. ARIA offers a Six-speed Automatic Transmission to enhance the driving experience. It features Tiptronic gear selection with Sport, Economy and Cruise driving modes. Torque converter multiplies the low end torque which allows you to drive effortlessly in bumper to bumper traffic at crawling speeds of 6-8 kmph. The Transmission also features hill hold & descent control. Automatic Transmission option will be available in 4x2 & 4x4 version.

Tata Sumo Gold
The Tata Sumo Gold has been conceived and designed keeping in mind the needs of the young customer, looking for a stylish, new-age vehicle that is powerful and takes on any terrain with ease. Powered by the all-new CR4 Turbo engine, the vehicle delivers an output of 85Ps @ 3000rpm and a torque of 250Nm @ 1000 to 2000rpm.

The Tata Sumo Gold has an imposing poise, broad stable stance and a visual blitzkrieg of stylish body graphics. A new headlight design works in tandem with a prominent tail lamp cluster, high power forward and rear fog lamps, to light up the path. A renewed front grill, wide rear with a clean back and a spare wheel below the cabin add not only to its dominant presence but also to its functionality. Large 15'/ 16' wheels with wide 215 mm / 185 mm radial tyres and a high ground clearance of 190 mm completes the Tata Sumo Gold's aggressive looks.
The Tata Sumo Gold is as refined on the inside as it is muscular on the outside. A leather wrapped steering wheel, with hydraulic power assistance, puts the driver in absolute control. A stylish centre silver console and a dashboard are thoughtfully located so that reaching out for them is almost instinctive. Plush fabrics add a touch of sophistication, to the spacious interiors, as excellent head, leg and shoulder space makes room for all passengers.
TATA SUMO GOLD Specifications

Engine	2956cc CR4
Max Power	85 ps @ 3000 rpm
Max Torque	250 Nm @ 1000-2000 rpm
Gear Box	G-76-5 speed manual
Axle	Rear Axle Ratio 3.36
Wheel Base (mm)	2425
Wheel Track (mm)	Front - 1496 Rear - 1461
Overall vehicle	4258 x 1700 x 2010 Dimension (LxWxH )(mm)
GVW (Kg)	2600kg
Kerb Weight (Kg)	1820kg
Payload (Kg)	780Kg
Brakes	Front -Disc & Rear - Drum
Clutch	Hydraulic 240 mm
Tyres	215 / 75 R15 LT
Steering	Power Steering (Hydraulic)
Suspension	Front - Double wishbone type with coil springs & antiroll bar Rear - Two - stage leaf springs with dampers
Fuel Tank Capacity	65 litres
VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTS	Powerful 3.0 L CR4 engine (BS IV) Advanced Scroll type AC compressor for faster cooling Best in class turning circle radius (5m) 3 years/100000 kms warranty Re-tuned suspension for better ride quality Power windows New upholstery

Tata Xenon Concept

The Tata Xenon (Cross Terrain), the lifestyle 4-door, 5-seater pick-up combines stylish on-road presence with an even more accentuated exterior design. The new front grill, edgy wheel-arch flares endow it with a stronger masculinity and a sense of ruggedness, complementing the character of the vehicle. The two front and four topspot lamps depict the off-roading DNA of the Xenon.
The interiors now sport an Ebony Black new dashboard with feel of roomy passenger space. Double Din music system, leather wrapped steering wheel, reclining front bucket seats with fore/aft adjustment position and lumbar support, integrated gadget charging points, SRS Airbags for driver and passenger make the comfortable interiors, accommodating five passengers in two rows, even more enjoyable. In addition, it has an automated manual transmission, reduced turning radius, electrically operated ORVM with turn signal and electrical shift-on-the-fly mechanism. Front crumple zone on chassis frame, side intrusion beams on 4 doors and the collapsible steering column provide all-round protection. ABS with EBD, in the Transponder based 2.2 L 16 Valve DOHC VTT DiCOR engine, enhance the off-roading capability of the vehicle.
TATA XENON Concept Specifications

Engine	2179 cc 16 Valve DOHC VTT DiCOR
Max. Power	140 ps @ 4000 rpm
Max. Torque	320 Nm @ 1700-2700 rpm
Gearbox	G-76, 5 Speed Manual (Synchromesh with Overdrive) / Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) also available
Suspension - Front	Independent Double Wishbone type with Torsion Bar
Suspension - Rear	Parabolic Leaf Spring with dampers
Steering	Recirculating Ball Type with Power Assistance (Hydraulic) Tiltable & Collapsible column
Brakes- Front	Ventilated disc brake, Twin Pot
Brakes- Rear	Drum brake with Auto Adjuster
Dimensions (mm)	5125 x 1860 x 1765 Dimension (LxWxH )(mm)
Wheelbase (mm)	3150
Ground Clearance (mm)	200
Emission Standard	Euro IV, Euro V (Also Available)
Spare Wheel	Under Loadbody Spare Wheel Mounting
Rear Step	Fixed Foot steps
Tyres	215/75 R16 Tubeless / 235/70 R16 Tubeless (Also Available)
Loading Area	1430 x 1410 x 400 ( L x B x H) (mm)
VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTS	New Exterior design, with new front grill. Edgy wheel-arch flares Two front and four at the top- spot lamps Automated Manual Transmission Reduced turning radius Electrically operated ORVM with turn signal. ESOF (Electronic shift on fly) enables you to switch from 2WD to 4WD even on the move. Ebony Black New Dashboard gives feel increased passenger space. Double Din music system Leather wrapped steering wheel Reclining front bucket seats with fore/aft adjustment position and lumbar Integrated gadget charging points Driver and passenger SRS Air Bags Front Crumple Zone on châssis frame Side intrusion beams on 4 doors protect you from side impact as well. Collapsible steering column ABS with EBD Transponder based Engine Immobilizer

BMW MINI Price in INDIA

2012-01-05T09:19:00.000-08:00

The BMW Group today introduced MINI as a premium small car brand in India. The MINI (MINI Cooper and MINI Cooper S), MINI Cooper Convertible and MINI Cooper S Countryman are launched in India and can be ordered as CBU (completely built-up) units.

Dr. Kay Segler, Senior Vice President, MINI Brand Management and Business Coordination said, “By launching the new MINI ten years ago, we created the most exciting premium small car brand in the world. Our approach was: From the original to the original. Since then, we have been busy growing the MINI Family with bold models such as MINI Convertible and MINI Countryman. As one of the world’s top growth markets, India is a great place to continue accelerating MINI’s global momentum. We are sure MINI fans in India are as excited as we are.”

In 2012, MINI India will establish three exclusive outlets in the Indian market: Deutsche Motoren and Bird Automotive in Delhi (National Capital Region) and Infinity Cars in Mumbai.

Dr. Andreas Schaaf, President, BMW Group India said, “Around the world, MINI has become a byword in the premium small car segment for expressive design, premium quality and unmistakable driving fun. MINI’s innovative profile has enabled the brand to win over a trend-conscious and quality-oriented target group. With the launch of MINI, the BMW Group debuts in the premium small car segment in India. In the start-up phase, BMW Group’s main focus will be to concentrate on successfully establishing the MINI brand in India. At a later stage, the BMW Group will focus on further development of dealer network and higher sales volumes.”

The MINI (MINI Cooper and MINI Cooper S), MINI Cooper Convertible and MINI Cooper S Countryman will be available in six-speed automatic transmission with powerful and efficient petrol engines.

The ex-showroom prices of the new MINI cars in India are as follows –

MINI Cooper	:	INR 24,90,000
MINI Cooper S	:	INR 27,90,000
MINI Cooper Convertible	:	INR 29,99,000
MINI Cooper S Countryman	:	INR 31,99,000

Note: Ex-showroom price excludes RTO registration charges, tax, insurance, handling charges; Octroi and entry tax (as applicable). The above ex-showroom prices are exclusive of sales tax / VAT applicable on sale to the customer. Prices and options are subject to change without prior notice.

Every MINI is unique and stands out from the crowd due to its distinctive design. All the MINI models put a smile on their owner’s face with outstanding performance and leading efficiency in their respective class.

MINI: A global success and ‘Car of the Decade’.
The modern MINI combines an agile ‘Go-kart’ handling as its most natural characteristic with cutting-edge efficiency and uncompromising premium quality. MINI has established itself around the world as a symbol of urban driving fun and an indispensable element in its driver’s mobile lifestyle.

MINI Convertible: Inspiringly Agile, Refreshingly Open.
The MINI Convertible blends the brand’s hallmark attributes with the refreshing feeling of open-air motoring with greater intensity than ever before. Again, the brand’s soft-top representative is unmistakably a MINI. Its proportions, short front and rear overhangs, large wheel cutouts, the height of the waistline and numerous design features typical of the brand clearly show that this is a full-fledged member of the MINI family.

MINI Countryman: Taking driving fun into new territory.
The MINI Countryman takes the hallmark MINI driving fun to a new dimension and marks the arrival on the scene of a MINI with four doors, a large tailgate and a variable-use interior capable of accommodating up to five people. The MINI Countryman is also the brand’s first model with a body over four metres in length. Its advanced chassis technology and the extremely precise and efficient Electric Power Steering ensure that the typical MINI ‘Go-kart’ driving experience is preserved.

Ideas to make money online

2012-01-04T12:26:00.000-08:00

The Internet is littered with opportunities to make a fast buck. While it rarely qualifies as a solitary source of income, the Net can easily help you supplement it. However, the amount you earn depends on the time and effort invested. Go through these 20 options and find out which ones work for you.

Blogging

If you're a passionate writer who wants to be published but can't find a way to do so, make each keystroke your way to wealth by penning your own blog. Starting a blog doesn't require extensive technical skills but it's important that you have expertise in the field you are writing on. This will attract visitors to your site. Building a large following will enable you to earn profit by luring advertisers, writing paid reviews or getting commissions for promoting other people's products.
Useful Links
www.blogger.com
www.wordpress.com
www.typepad.com
www.adsense.com
www.adbrite.com
www.bidvertiser.com

Paid Writing

If maintaining a blog is difficult for you but you still want to indulge your passion for writing, you can jot down articles for other blogs or sites such as Weblogs, Helium or PayPerPost. Writing an e-book can also be a good option. E-books are investment free, with no cost for printing and shipping. If you have a strong command over languages, you can become a copy editor, where Webmasters will pay you to read articles and correct grammatical errors, sentence fragments, etc.
Useful Links
http://beaguide.about.com/
http://hubpages.com/
https://payperpost.com/
http://www.squidoo.com/
http://www.reviewme.com
http://www.sponsoredreviews.com
http://voices.yahoo.com/

e-tuitions / Webinars

The demand for tutors is high and growing. So, if you like helping others learn, e-teaching could be the earning ticket for you. All you need to become an online tutor is expertise in your subject and a few spare hours per week. TutorVista, e-tutor, SmartThinking and Tutor.com are some of the sites you can enroll with. If you gain a good reputation as a coach, you could even conduct Webinars-lectures or seminars transmitted over the Net. College and university students are willing to pay to gain entry to a well-respected Webinar.

Affilliate / Reseller

For those who have the knack of selling, one of the best ways to make money online is to become an affiliate/reseller. An affiliate is a person who gets a commission for selling every product that he promotes, whether on his Website or through any other avenue such as eBay. You don't have to own the product. You only need to sign up for an affiliate program with a company and start selling its products under your referral link. Firms such as Commission Junction or Click Bank have a large pool of products.
Useful Links
http://associates.amazon.com/
www.clickbank.com
www.chitika.com
www.ebay.com

Buying/Selling domains

Buying and selling domain names is another way to make money from home and requires very little investment or time. You can buy domains at their registration prices or even cheaper and trade them at a profit. However, always research on sites such as sedo.co.uk, afternic.com, ebay.com or other domain auction sites to get an estimate of the hottest selling names. The best way to find good ones is to use terminated domain lists, which contain several expired names that are back in the pool.
Useful Links
www.godaddy.com

Freelancing for Professionals

Freelancing is a great option for professionals who are experts in their respective trades and know how to ensure customer satisfaction. Various freelancing and project-oriented sites allow companies that need help to describe their projects. Freelancers and small businesses offer bids, ideas or proposals, from which the buyers can choose what they find most suitable. Websites such as Elance cover everything from programming and writing to data entry and design, while RentACoder focuses on software programming.
Useful Links
www.elance.com

Advertising

You can sell space on your Website or blog for advertisements and you earn when these ads are clicked by visitors to your site. The sorting and placing of ads is free. The profitability of pay-per-click advertising depends on the traffic level of the Website and, most importantly, on the clickthrough rate and cost per click. Google AdSense is the most popular option, while others are BidVertiser, Text Link Ads and Blogads. Direct banner and RSS feed are some other forms of online advertising.
Useful links
www.adsense.com
www.adbrite.com
www.bidvertiser.com
www.chitika.com
www.text-link-ads.com

GPT Programme

GPT or Get-paid-to sites are becoming increasingly popular among teens. You get paid for signing up for free Websites, newsletters, playing games and filling out online surveys. These are suitable for people who don't have a skill set but want to earn extra money. Taking online surveys is simple- register with a few legitimate, paid survey sites and answer questions. The topics range from shopping to politics. This might not help you make a living, but you can earn good pocket money. Contests2win is one of the trusted GPT Websites.
Useful Links

www.c2w.com

Online Marketing

Once a Website is created and optimised for search engine (SEO), the SEM or Search Engine Marketing begins. A treasure trove lies hidden here. An SEO/SEM expert, who is responsible for marketing a Website, can promote it in various ways. These include article marketing, writing press releases, forum posting, blog posting, submitting your site to directories and search engines, social bookmarking, etc. Most companies don't do this in-house and pay you to conduct the SEM for them.

Making themes

As more and more people seek an online presence, the demand for Website templates and WordPress (Blog) themes will keep increasing. If you are good at Web designing and coding, you can earn a lot from designing Web themes. In this segment, there are mainstream Websites, such as TemplateMonster and ThemeForest, which act as a marketplace where you can sell your themes. Templates are sold and priced depending on the rights and features that are bundled with them.

Selling photos

If you enjoy photography and are good with a camera, you could be sitting on a huge reserve of revenue. There are people who will be interested in your collection of images. Nowadays, it's easy to take your photos to the public, providing a convenient way to build a secondary income stream. Many stock photo agencies, such as Fotolia, Dreamstime and Shutterstock, offer incentives for people to earn from their photos.
Useful Links
http://www.shutterstock.com/
http://www.fotolia.com/

Support & service

Providing coding or fixing other Webmasters' issues is another great way to earn extra bucks. There are simple jobs ranging from adding a script to setting up sites, but knowledge of Web coding is essential. One can offer support for Web CMS (content management systems) like Drupal or Joomla. After you are comfortable with your own installation, you can help other people to set these up and configure them.

Stock / Forex trading

Joining the stock/forex market may seem a bit risky. However, you can start small and continue researching till you gain experience in this area. Once you do, it will be easy to earn from exchanging foreign currencies and/or stocks. Their rates fluctuate depending on supply and demand, and economic and political influences in the world. The aim of any trader is to spot which currency/stock is likely to rise or fall in value against another. The more time you put in, the more you will earn.

Selling your own brand

If you have a flair for designing cool images, don't bother about creating your own inventory. As long as your design can be printed on a product, you can pocket some money. You can upload designs on various Websites such as CafePress, and if somebody orders these designs, the company will print them and distribute the products. It could be designs for T-shirts, hats, bags, books, posters, calendars, greeting cards, etc. You will receive a commission for each sale. Other such sites include Lulu and Zazzle.

Virtual Assistant

Small businesses always need help in running their processes, but may not be willing to hire a full-time employee. As a virtual assistant, you are expected to perform practically any administrative task that a traditional secretary or assistant would, such as make travel reservations, handle expense reimbursements or pay bills. You can do it from the comfort of your home, interacting with clients either online or by phone. Your expertise will decide how much money you make.

Inbound call center

Many companies, who are facing space constraints, especially those in metro cities, prefer to hire workers outside their offices or outsource certain processes. You can set up an inbound call centre at home to handle such jobs. Research different companies that are outsourcing their work as they may have opportunities for inbound call centre agents. You can work for more than one company. This can be either a part-time or fulltime engagement, depending on your need.

You Tube

If there's a dramatic performer hidden inside you who craves applause and adulation, upload yourself on YouTube. You can be a filmmaker, musician or comedian who wants a wider audience. Your earnings will come from ads displayed on your video page. This process is similar to the pay-per-click advertising program common to other Websites and blogs. Sites such as Flixya and Mediaflix can be helpful in this regard.

Researching for others

Don't be morose if you can't write, design or code. Lack of talent cannot stop you from making money online. If you're willing to work hard for a few hours a week, you can take up simple research jobs for other people who don't have the time to do it themselves. You could search for opportunities in organisations that provide funding for research and offer to assist them through online investigation.

Building Applications

With smartphones gaining popularity, the demand for their applications, or apps as they are popularly known, has also shot up. There are over 3 million apps for the iPhone and over a million apps in Google's Android market. Most of these are selling like hot cakes. Developing and selling your own smartphone app is becoming a lucrative way to make money on the Internet. Apps cost virtually nothing to develop and entail no storage or shipping costs. So they enjoy the best profit margins.

Transcription

Medical transcription involves making written copies of oral material dictated by doctors or other medical experts. These may include history and physical reports, clinical notes, consultation notes, reports, letters, psychiatric evaluation and so on. The dictated material needs to be transcribed swiftly and accurately, which is the most challenging aspect of the job. To become a medical transcriptionist, you need to have a good knowledge of medical terminology and a high typing speed along with accuracy.

PARIS Architectures

2012-01-03T08:57:00.000-08:00

Paris has been a popular destination to tourists. Much of contemporary Paris is the result of the vast mid-19th century urban remodelling. For centuries, the city had been a labyrinth of narrow streets and half-timber houses, but, beginning with Haussman's advent, entire quarters were leveled to make way for wide avenues lined with neo-classical stone buildings of bourgeoisie standing. Most of this 'new' Paris is the Paris we see today.

The building code has seen few changes since, and the Second Empire plans are in many cases still followed. The "alignement" law is still in place, which regulates building façades of new constructions according to a pre-defined street width. A building's height is limited according to the width of the streets it borders, and under the regulation, it is difficult to get an approval to build a taller building.

The below pics are the best examples of Paris wonderfull Architectures.

Paris, with the Eiffel Tower

La rue de la Paix, by Jean Béraud (1900)

Basilique du Sacré-Cœur

The Place de la Concorde

Galeries Lafayette department store in boulevard Haussmann during Christmas

Avenue des Champs-Élysées during Christmas

Panorama of Paris which shows some of its landmarks

Jardin du Luxembourg

A view of the Seine from the Pont Neuf

Canal Saint-Martin

How to Avoid a Hangover? (try this)

2012-01-02T08:47:00.000-08:00

We are all familiar with what happens when you are out drinking and having fun all night and end up with agony the next morning. Experts say that preventing a hangover is better than trying to find a cure for it, thus we share some ways you can prevent a hangover before and during your party and if you haven’t followed any of these, then we share ways to cure a hangover.

Causes of hangovers
The simple reason for a hangover is, of course, drinking too much alcohol. Dehydration is responsible for most of the nastier effects of a hangover. Alcohol is a diuretic, which means it speeds the loss of water from the body - causing a parched mouth, headaches and that feeling of continual dizziness. Nausea, vomiting and indigestion are caused by alcohol irritating the stomach lining, and can add to the dehydration.

A tiring night out - followed by a lack of refreshing dream sleep - means you'll feel tired the following morning. This is made worse as your body organs try to sort out the disruption you've caused, which also uses up energy.

Before the party

There are some things you can do to help lessen the effects of getting a hangover. Eat a hearty meal before you go out drinking.

Fatty foods: “Before you go out drinking, it is always safe to consume greasy foods with lots of cheese and butter which acts like an inner lining and helps absorb alcohol,” says physician Dr Vijay Punjabi. The oils will coat your stomach lining and will slow down the absorption of alcohol. This can help prevent the severity of a hangover.

Burnt toast: Having a partially burnt toast before drinking can help you avert a hangover. Carbon acts like a filter in the body which in turn helps absorb alcohol.

Drink milk: Having a glass of milk before you start drinking lines your stomach and slows the amount of alcohol absorbed. This will help your digestive system to cope with alcohol. Acetaldehyde is a toxic chemical that alcohol is converted to in the body and is one of the prime causes of a hangover.

Vitamins and anti-oxidants: A couple of multi-vitamins and anti-oxidants before drinking can help prevent a hangover.

After the party

If you are amongst those who have missed out on before-a-party and during-a-party prevention, we suggest all you can do to cure your hangover.

Sleep: An easy way to cure a hangover is to sleep. Drink a glass of juice, put a cold washcloth on your forehead, eliminate noises such as T.V., music player, keep the room dark and just sleep. If you wake up in between, take a vitamin pill and go back to sleep again.

Keep drinking liquids: Every time you wake up, keep drinking water to keep your body hydrated, since hydration is one of the main causes of a hangover.

Dr Punjabi, adds, “The best way to cure a hangover is to be on a liquid diet the next day. Keep sipping on coconut water, fresh lime water or normal water throughout the day.”

Replace lost salts: Rehydration sachets which are used to treat diarrhoea speeds recovery from a hangover. It is because the salt sachets contain small amounts of body salts that replace lost fluids from your body much quicker than water. Mix one sachet before going to bed and do the same after you wake up the next morning.

Drink coffee: Coffee relieves the feeling of fatigue associated with a hangover and helps alleviate the headache symptoms.

Painkillers: Aspirin or ibuprofen reduces hangover headache and muscle pain. Be careful when you are taking these pills cause they tend to dehydrate your body and does not help in the long run. Take either of them in the morning.

Eggs: Dr Budhwani, says, “Egg helps get rid of hangover the next morning.” Have an omelette or boiled egg the next morning. Eggs contain cysteine which helps break down the acetaldehyde (alcohol) content in the body after a binge drinking session.

Have potassium rich fruits: Alcohol depletes the body of potassium. Eating fruits which are rich in potassium like bananas can replenish the potassium and lost salts from your body. Sport drinks are good sources of potassium too. “Include fruits which are rich in vitamin C like oranges since they contain anti-oxidants and they help when you are suffering a hangover,” adds Dr Budhwani.

How hungover are you on a scale of 1 - 5?

You wake up with no headache or a feeling of nausea. But, you definitely miss out on energy. Be glad you can function relatively well.
The next morning you wake up feeling dizzy. You are okay but definitely need that strong cuppa coffee to relieve you of the nausea.
You wake up in the morning with a crappy stomach. You feel dehydrated and have a slight headache. All you need now is a tuna sub and chocolate donuts to feel better.
Frustrated and irritated. Your head is throbbing with pain and you’re left with no capacity to talk to anyone. You are reeking of booze but still crave for more.
Headache, nausea, throbbing pain, body ache — name all the problems associated with drinking and hangover. You've crossed the frustration limit and nothing seems to be working in your favour!

Amazing Zion National Park

2011-12-28T10:55:00.000-08:00

Zion National Park is located in the Southwestern United States, near Springdale, Utah. A prominent feature of the 229-square-mile (590 km2) park is Zion Canyon, which is 15 miles (24 km) long and up to half a mile (800 m) deep, cut through the reddish and tan-colored Navajo Sandstone by the North Fork of the Virgin River. The lowest elevation is 3,666 ft (1,117 m) at Coalpits Wash and the highest elevation is 8,726 ft (2,660 m) at Horse Ranch Mountain. Located at the junction of the Colorado Plateau, Great Basin, and Mojave Desert regions, the park's unique geography and variety of life zones allow for unusual plant and animal diversity. Numerous plant species as well as 289 species of birds, 75 mammals (including 19 species of bat), and 32 reptiles inhabit the park's four life zones: desert, riparian, woodland, and coniferous forest. Zion National Park includes mountains, canyons, buttes, mesas, monoliths, rivers, slot canyons, and natural arches.

It was established in July 31, 1909 and the average visitors are 2,665,972 (in 2010).

Zion Canyon near the park entrance

The geology of the Zion and Kolob canyons area includes 9 formations that together represent 150 million years of mostly Mesozoic-aged sedimentation. At various periods in that time warm, shallow seas, streams, ponds and lakes, vast deserts, and dry near-shore environments covered the area. Uplift associated with the creation of the Colorado Plateaus lifted the region 10,000 feet (3,000 m) starting 13 million years ago.

Driving through the east side of Zion to U.S. Route 89 allows access to Bryce Canyon National Park in the north or to the north rim of the Grand Canyon in the south. Due to the narrowness of the Zion–Mount Carmel Tunnel, RVs and buses must obtain a special pass and can only drive through the tunnel during limited hours.

Zion Canyon as seen from the top of Angels Landing at sunset

View from the end of the Riverside Trail

Aquada can run on land and water

2011-12-27T09:25:00.000-08:00

The Gibbs Aquada is a high speed amphibious vehicle developed by Gibbs Technologies, an Alan Gibbs company. It is capable of speeds over 160 km/h (100 mph) on land and 50 km/h (30 mph / 26 knots) on water. Rather than adding wheels to a boat design, or creating a car that floats, the Aquada was designed from the ground up to perform very well in both fields, with over 60 patents covering technical innovations.

In 2004 Richard Branson, owner of the Virgin Group, used a Gibbs Aquada to set a new record for crossing the English Channel in an amphibious vehicle. Branson cut 4 hours 20 minutes off the previous record of 6 hours, which had stood since the late 1960s. The officially recorded time was 1 hour 40 minutes, 6 seconds.

For the August 2004 edition of Top Gear magazine, journalist Paul Walton drove an Aquada into and around the Monaco harbour during the Grand Prix of Monaco to watch the event for free. He found the Aquada fast and responsive both in and out of the water but was too low to see any of the race.

The Aquada was developed in the UK and Detroit.

It might look like something from a James Bond movie - but this could be the future of public transport. On land, the Aquada is a sports car. But on water, it transforms into a speedboat. The three-seat combination vehicle, to be built by British-based Gibbs Technologies, can reach speeds of up to 30 mph [miles per hour] on water. The Aquada is expected to go on sale in 2009 at a price of around $85,000. The company is also hoping to develop an amphibious military vehicle, the Humdinger, and a personal water craft, the Aquaski.

Tata Motors upgrading old Nanos with new starter motor

2011-12-27T09:16:00.000-08:00

Tata Motors is upgrading old Tata Nanos, produced up to mid-September 2011, with a new starter motor to enhance their performance. This is in line with the company's practice of upgrading its vehicles; on the Nano itself, the company had upgraded the exhaust and the electrical system in November 2010, as was announced then.

The installation of the new starter motor, which is a vendor supplied part, began in October this year. Owners of all old Nanos were informed about the exercise, and about 50,000 cars have already been done. There are about 65,000 owners who are yet to visit their dealerships and the company is in continuous contact with them.

This new starter motor is already installed in the Nano 2012, which was introduced in November this year with a host of new features, of new colours, new interiors, best-in-class AC, a more powerful gasoline engine and even greater fuel efficiency of 25.4 kmpl, further improving on its record as India's most fuel efficient petrol car - all at the same price as before.

Making the Tata Nano even more desirable, the car's 624cc engine has been made more powerful delivering an impressive 38PS of power (earlier 35 PS) and 51Nm of torque (earlier 48 Nm). Yet fuel efficiency, already a high point with Tata Nano owners, has been taken to a new high of 25.4 kmpl (earlier 23.6 kmpl). The ride and handling, also already highly appreciated by existing owners, now has become even better with a revised suspension set-up, including an anti-roll bar at the front, and a steering mechanism made even easier. The interiors are completely new with enhanced premiumness in look and feel - luxurious beige in the Nano LX, rich black in the Nano CX and stunning medium graphite in the Standard version. The exteriors are now a veritable vibgyor of 10 colours, eight of them new. All the variants come with an unmatched warranty of 4 years or 60,000 kms, whichever is earlier.

Tata Motors' customer satisfaction studies with Nano owners indicate that over 90% are delighted with the car, because of it being small yet spacious, its performance, maneuverability, durability, mileage, safety etc. The surveys also demonstrate that the owners deeply treasure their Nanos, resulting in spontaneous suggestions of improvements. Several new features in the Nano 2012 are such insights from the owners.
Tata Motors will continue to add new features to the Nano, even as marketing initiatives, expansion of distribution network and good customer response to the Nano is resulting in a progressive increase in the car's sales.

Source: http://tatamotors.com/media/press-releases.php?id=727

2012 in Hinduism

2011-12-26T21:38:00.000-08:00

Lot of predictions and discussions are going on around the world regarding the year 2012. Primarily, the calendar of the Mayans (Ancient Maya Civilization of South America) ends on December 21, 2012). People are also now trying to find a connection between Kali Yuga and 2012. Some astrologers are predicting that Kali Yuga will end in 2012 and Satya Yuga will begin from December 21, 2012 (doomsday).

Recently an astrologer and modern day guru Dattatreya Siva Baba while addressing public in Chennai said this about 2012:

The world is changing for the good now, he says. Joining the increasing numbers who are making predictions about 2012 A.D. he says from the December of that year, the world will move into a golden age, marking the beginning of Satya Yuga.

This is not a smooth process though. There will be natural calamities, financial problems, wars and global warming. This is also the time when Mayans end their calendar.

‘But our old ways of thinking, including our biology will change as the Sun, Earth and Pleides line up in space. This will cause an increase in discharge of photons from the sun which is bound to cause changes in our brain pattern,’ he says. (expressbuzz)

We will get to hear many more such comments on 2012 in the coming days. Currently one of the most popular theories going around is connecting 2012 to Kali Yuga.

In Hinduism, the universe begins in the Satya Yuga and ends in the Kali Yuga. There are total four Yugas. And the cycle – creation and destruction – is repeated.

Satya Yuga lasts for 1,728,000. Treta Yuga lasts for 1,296,000. Dwapara Yuga lasts for 864,000 and Kali Yuga for 432,000.

It is widely believed that Kali Yuga began in 3102 B.C.

Now there are several people quoting Puranas to indicate that Lord Krishna had predicted an end the Kali Yuga after 5000 years and the beginning of the Golden Era.

But traditional scriptures do not agree to this as Kali Yuga will last for 432,000 years.

Now those who are stating that Kali Yuga will end after 5000 years are indicating the beginning of Golden Age in 2012. They are scrupulously using a mix of solar and lunar calendars used by Hindus to suggest that Kali Yuga will end in 2012.

The widely accepted belief of Hindus is that Kali Yuga will see total annihilation. Creation will once again begin after total destruction. This will be Satya Yuga.

So connecting 2012 to Hinduism and Vedic astrology is done by those people who want to create fear and optimism at the same time among people – and earn a living by predictions and writing books.

Hinduism teaches that all animate and inanimate is Brahman. Doomsday predictions and 2012 are products of ego or ignorance, which hampers self realization. To the realized there is no beginning and end.

New MOTOACTV in UK for Music and Fitness

2011-11-29T09:40:00.001-08:00

Burn more calories, beat that personal best and train even harder with MOTOACTV, the new device marrying fitness and music from Motorola Mobility UK Ltd. MOTOACTV is a lightweight, wearable fitness performance tracker and smart music player in one – it’s the equivalent of having a professional fitness instructor and your favourite DJ helping you train at all times. MOTACTV will be available starting December 1 from Sweatshop, the UKs leading running retailer.

Whether your goal’s the completion of a fun run, marathon, or everything else in between, sync MOTOACTV with your PC, and you’ll be able to check out the music you perform to best. You will be able to track your workouts over extended time periods, set goals and even create workout competitions with your friends via MOTOACTV.com. With MOTOACTV’s easy to navigate touch-screen display you can instantly launch a new workout or find that one song you’ve been dying to hear.

“Motorola has created a new category of smart device that support your active lifestyle with the addition of MOTOACTV,” said William Ripley, general manager, Companion Products EMEA, Motorola Mobility. “Workout smarter without using multiple devices or even wires, with the first multi-activity music and fitness tracking device with the brains to push you beyond your limits.”

“We are thrilled to announce that Sweatshop are partnering with Motorola Mobility to bring MOTOACTV to our UK customers,” said Nick Pearson, managing director of Sweatshop UK. “This is the most exciting product in the sports device market for years, and Sweatshop will help our customers get the most from it. We believe MOTOACTV can deliver real benefits to the training of our customers, whether you’re an experienced marathon runner or somebody looking to get fit.”

Play The Numbers Game

We get it, you love statistics. You’re obsessed with your pace, number of calories burned, miles covered, personal records and fitness facts. MOTOACTV uses Motorola AccuSense™ technology and GPS to ensure measurement accuracy of your performance. Your time, distance, speed, heart rate* and calories burned are all measured, so you can reach your fitness or weight loss goals faster than ever.

Then, upload your workout to MOTOACTV.com to analyse the performance data tracked by the device and review useful, easy-to-understand charts, tools and programs that help you see your strengths and empower you to overcome challenges. You can also get workout tips and training plans from fitness experts at MOTOACTV.com and on your Motorola Android™-powered smartphone with our free mobile app available via Android Market™.

Sprint. Cycle. Sing.

Your heart’s pumping, your thighs are burning but you’ve hit the wall with five laps to go. You need a serious tune to get you through. MOTOACTV can rock up to 4,000 of your favorite songs while tracking your every move, from the street to the gym. Ultra-portable, you choose the way you want to wear MOTOACTV: strap it on your wrist or arm, clip it to your shirt or mount it on your bike during an outdoor ride.

Your playlist is more than just workout songs: they’re songs that push you to perform at your best. The smart music player learns what tracks motivate you most by measuring your performance against your music and then uses those songs to create your personal high-performance playlist.

On those days when your automatically generated high-performance playlist isn’t doing the trick, you can switch to FM radio for even more song variety. And if the music is really moving you, go that extra mile – MOTOACTV tracks your outdoor training via GPS.

Keep Connected, Keep Your Pace

MOTOACTV also gives you the option to stay connected to your Motorola Android™-powered smartphone, so you can answer calls, receive texts and rock out via your headphones without breaking a stride.

MOTOACTV will tackle your fitness goals with the following features:

Ongoing tracking of fitness performance stats, including pace, distance, calories burned, and map of route covered, with automatic wireless syncing of workout data to MOTOACTV.com
8GB of storage for endless playlists
Sports a 1.6” full-color touch-screen display that auto-adjusts for indoor or outdoor lighting and is sweat-proof, rain-resistant and featuring scratch-resistant Corning® Gorilla® Glass
Option to sync with the latest Android-powered smartphone to receive incoming calls and texts
FM radio capabilities for more song variety
Up to five hours of battery life for outdoor workouts, 10 hours indoors, and nearly two weeks on standby
Supports both Bluetooth® 4.0 and ANT+ wireless connectivity for your existing fitness sensors and your future ones
Size: 46mm x 46mm x 9.6 mm
Weight: 35 g

Pricing and Availability

Starting on 1st December MOTOACTV will be available at Sweatshop stores across the UK, see www.sweatshop.co.uk for your nearest store.

The recommended retail price for MOTOACTV 8GB is from £249.99, which includes the SF200 sports wired headset, wrist strap, clip and USB charging and sync cable. For those who enjoy multiple sports, the cross training accessory pack at £39.99 adds an arm band, bike mount and wall charger to ensure you are always ready for the next training session.

Toyota’s new GT 86 sports car

2011-11-28T09:56:00.001-08:00

Entirely driver-focused sports car, designed to recapture the fundamental joys of motoring
World’s most compact four-seater sports car, delivering very low centre of gravity and excellent power-to-weight ratio
A return to Toyota’s sporting roots, with a front-mounted engine and rear-wheel drive package
Powertrain combines 197bhp 2.0-litre flat-four boxer engine with torque-enhancing D-4S injection technology
Design achieves outstanding aerodynamics while recalling Toyota’s sports car heritage
New car to be called the GT 86 in Europe, in tribute to Toyota’s GT car heritage
On sale in the UK in June 2012

The anticipation is over: Toyota’s new GT 86 sports car makes its world debut at the Tokyo motor show on November 30. The compact 2+2 model, one of the most keenly awaited new cars of the coming year, will go on sale in the UK in June 2012.

The GT 86 has been conceived as an entirely driver-focused machine, designed to deliver the core qualities of the classic sports car experience. That means precise, instant response to the smallest throttle and steering inputs and the kind of performance that appeals to those for whom driving is a passion, not a necessity.

The GT 86 is built on a new platform, with a highly aerodynamic bodyshell stretched tight over the car’s mechanical elements. Rather than fitting a heavy, large capacity powertrain, Toyota has opted instead to go back to its sporting roots, installing a compact, front-mounted, free-revving petrol engine that drives the rear wheels.

This four-cylinder “boxer” unit generates 197bhp at 7,000rpm and maximum torque of 205Nm at 6,600rpm, giving the GT 86 brisk, engaging performance.

The powertrain is matched to the world’s most compact four-seat design to create a car that benefits from light weight, low inertia and a low centre of gravity to achieve the best possible power-to-weight ratio. For the driver that means lively, accessible performance and dynamic character with minimal intrusion from electronic systems.

Packaging

The GT 86 measures 4,240mm long, 1,285mm high and 1775mm wide, with a wheelbase of 2,570mm, dimensions which make it the most compact four-seater sports car available today.

Both the powertrain and the driving position have been set as low and as far back as possible to achieve the best balance: the car has a near-perfect 53:47 front-to-rear weight distribution. The flat-four engine format and the driver’s hip point – the lowest of any current Toyota production model – together give the GT 86 an ultra-low centre of gravity, at just 460mm.

The GT 86 makes the most of a light kerb weight, making it easy for drivers to exploit its nimble handling and cornering poise. The suspension features MacPherson struts at the front and double wishbones at the rear. The car rides on 17-inch wheels and is fitted with ventilated disc brakes fore and aft.

World’s first horizontally opposed engine with D-4S

The GT 86’s engine is the result of a joint Toyota and Subaru development programme that brings together their technical know-how and mutual passion for sports cars.

Toyota has added its D-4S injection technology to Subaru’s new, horizontally opposed, naturally aspirated 1,998cc four-cylinder boxer engine. This system features separate twin injectors for both direct and port injection, and a high 12.5:1 compression ratio, increasing power and torque across a wide range of engine speeds without sacrificing fuel efficiency and environmental performance.

The flat-four engine has equal bore and stroke of 86.0mm and drives through either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. The manual offers quick, precise shifts using a tactile, short-throw lever; the automatic transmission can be controlled using paddle shifts mounted on the steering wheel.

Power is distributed to the rear wheels via a limited slip differential to give the best possible grip in all driving conditions. The ABS and switchable vehicle stability control systems have been tuned specifically to deliver dynamic stability at the limit of the car’s performance envelope with minimal electronic intervention to help preserve the purity of the driving experience.

Design

The design of the GT 86 successfully works within the technical constraints of achieving the most compact dimensions possible, a low centre of gravity and aerodynamic performance inspired by motorsport technology, while also displaying evocative, sweeping styling that recalls Toyota’s sports car heritage.

Toyota’s new design language informs the styling, as in the way attention is focused on the lower part of the car with the large lower grille. Elsewhere the “keen” approach can be witnessed in the clear, expressive lines.

The lower grille’s “scorpion” look gives the GT 86 a more powerful appearance, with further sporting details including the model-specific 17-inch alloy wheels, rear spoiler, twin exhausts and the “86” piston logo that denotes the car’s special powertrain configuration.

On board, the ergonomics and function of every element the driver interacts with have been scrutinised to make driving the car as natural, instinctive and rewarding as possible. For example, the steering wheel has a 365mm diameter, making it the smallest ever fitted to a Toyota, and it is trimmed in buckskin, developed from exhaustive feedback from test drivers on how to achieve the best steering performance and grip.

The three-meter instrument cluster is arranged around a large tachometer, its design benefiting from close attention to the positioning of the displays, markings and typeface. The result is the best possible visibility and readability. The driver-focus of the cockpit is further reinforced by the carbon-effect trim, all-black roof lining, red stitching on the upholstery, aviation-style rocker switches and lightweight, aluminium pedals.

comScore Online Video Rankings

2011-11-28T09:33:00.001-08:00

comScore Releases October 2011 U.S. Online Video Rankings. Google bagged a record that 20 Billion Content videos were viewed on Google sites.

comScore, is a leader in measuring the digital world, today released data that 184 million U.S. Internet users watched online video content in October for an average of 21.1 hours per viewer. The total U.S. Internet audience viewed 42.6 billion videos, representing an all-time high.

Top 10 Video Content Properties by Unique Viewers
Google Sites, driven primarily by video viewing at YouTube.com, ranked as the top online video content property in October with 161 million unique viewers and reached a record high of 20.9 billion videos viewed. Facebook.com ranked second with 59.8 million viewers, followed by VEVO with 57 million, Microsoft Sites with 49.1 million and Viacom Digital with 48.2 million. More than 42 billion videos were viewed during the month, with the average viewer watching a record 21.1 hours. Google Sites demonstrated the highest engagement with 7.1 hours per viewer.

Top U.S. Online Video Content Properties Ranked by Unique Video Viewers October 2011 Total U.S. – Home/Work/University Locations Content Videos Only (Ad Videos Not Included) Source: comScore Video Metrix
Property	Total Unique Viewers (000)	Videos (000)*	Minutes per Viewer
Total Internet : Total Audience	184,449	42,593,095	1,267.7
Google Sites	160,959	20,933,113	424.2
Facebook.com	59,815	346,017	18.4
VEVO	56,998	827,008	66.0
Microsoft Sites	49,055	661,142	47.5
Viacom Digital	48,165	540,898	57.7
Yahoo! Sites	43,756	551,674	58.6
AOL, Inc.	43,571	410,903	53.4
NBC Universal	39,336	134,021	13.4
Hulu	29,221	791,370	202.2
Turner Digital	27,979	223,524	33.0

*A video is defined as any streamed segment of audiovisual content, (both progressive downloads and live streams).
For long-form, segmented content, (e.g. television episodes with ad pods in the middle) each segment of the
content is counted as a distinct video stream.

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Top 10 Video Ad Properties by Video Ads Viewed
Americans viewed 7.5 billion video ads in October, with Hulu generating the highest number of video ad impressions at more than 1.3 billion. Tremor Video ranked second overall (and highest among video ad exchanges/networks) crossing the 1 billion mark for the first time. BrightRoll Video Network ranked third with 756 million, followed by Specific Media with 512 million and CBS Interactive with 415 million. Time spent watching video ads totaled more than 3.2 billion minutes during the month, with Tremor Video delivering the highest duration of video ads at 614 million minutes. Video ads reached 53 percent of the total U.S. population an average of 47 times during the month. Hulu delivered the highest frequency of video ads to its viewers with an average of 46.5.

*Top U.S. Online Video Ad Properties Ranked by Video Ads Viewed October 2011 Total U.S. – Home/Work/University Locations Ad Videos Only (Content Videos Not Included) Source: comScore Video Metrix**
Property	Video Ads (000)	Total Ad Minutes (MM)	Frequency (Ads per Viewer)	% Reach Total U.S. Population
Total Internet : Total Audience	7,467,331	3,217	46.9	52.7
Hulu	1,360,709	557	46.5	9.7
Tremor Video**	1,095,003	614	17.1	21.2
BrightRoll Video Network**	756,390	466	8.8	28.4
Specific Media**	512,152	250	6.5	26.1
CBS Interactive	415,244	162	17.8	7.7
Microsoft Sites	381,090	146	9.9	12.8
TubeMogul Video Ad Platform**	345,099	167	6.8	16.9
TidalTV.com**	325,580	187	6.0	17.9
SpotXchange Video Ad Marketplace**	316,463	190	9.2	11.4
Undertone**	302,073	163	10.1	9.9

Note: Adap.tv has been excluded from this list due to a technological issue with its video census tags,
affecting data for October 2011.
*Video ads include streaming-video advertising only and do not include other types of video monetization,
such as overlays, branded players, matching banner ads, homepage ads, etc.
**Indicates video ad network
Top 10 YouTube Partner Channels by Unique Viewers
The October 2011 YouTube partner data revealed that video music channels VEVO (54.2 million viewers) and Warner Music (30.4 million viewers) maintained the top two positions. Gaming channel Machinima ranked third with 17.7 million viewers, followed by Schmooru with 9.9 million, Maker Studios with 9.4 million and Demand Media with 7.4 million. Within the top 10 partners, Machinima demonstrated the highest engagement with 65.1 minutes per viewer on average, while accounting for the second highest number of videos viewed (277 million) after VEVO.

*Top YouTube Partner Channels Ranked by Unique Video Viewers October 2011 Total U.S. – Home/Work/University Locations Content Videos Only (Ad Videos Not Included) Source: comScore Video Metrix**
Property	Total Unique Viewers (000)	Videos (000)	Minutes per Viewer
VEVO @ YouTube	54,170	799,443	66.1
Warner Music @ Youtube	30,439	195,589	27.3
Machinima @ YouTube	17,750	277,330	65.1
Schmooru @ YouTube	9,860	30,863	14.1
Maker Studios @ YouTube	9,379	81,229	33.8
Demand Media @ YouTube	7,372	20,847	9.6
FullScreen @ YouTube	7,219	27,313	14.8
Warner Bros (The Ellen Show) @ YouTube	7,045	19,889	12.5
IGN @ YouTube	6,387	25,378	16.1
BigFrame @ YouTube	5,793	27,816	18.2

*YouTube Partner Reporting based on online video content viewing and does not include claimed user-generated content
Other notable findings from October 2011 include:

86.2 percent of the U.S. Internet audience viewed online video.
The duration of the average online content video was 5.5 minutes, while the average online video ad was 0.4 minutes.
Video ads accounted for 14.9 percent of all videos viewed and 1.4 percent of all minutes spent viewing video online.

SKODA sets all time registration record in UK

2011-11-28T09:14:00.001-08:00

SKODA UK today announced that it has broken its previous registrations record in just 11 months of 2011. In 2010 SKODA UK totalled 41,240 registrations; as of 28 November, UK registrations reached 41,313.

With still another month of trading, SKODA UK expects to break through the 45,000 barrier, a goal it has set for itself. Market share has reached 2.3%.
Registrations are strong in both retail and fleet areas, but especially so in fleet, where SKODA UK has set a new record. With over 19,800 fleet registrations, the brand is up over 30% compared to 2010, versus the market rise of 4%.
Robert Hazelwood, SKODA UK Brand Director comments: “This is a new record for SKODA in the UK, but we’re not stopping here. We have another month of trading to come in December, and we’re looking for a very strong finish to the year. Our congratulations to our retailer network who work very hard to deliver outstanding service to our customers and prospects. We’re looking forward to continuing our momentum into a great start to 2012.”

In 2010, SKODA UK completed a record year achieving registrations of over 41,000 up 10.5% when compared to the previous year whilst also reaching a record 2% market share.
SKODA received 25 major awards in 2010. 2011 has continued in the same vein, with 16 awards for its outstanding product and excellent customer service.
SKODA has been in the top ten of the J.D. Power Survey of Customer Satisfaction for the past 18 years.

For more information:
www.skodamedia.com
Twitter @skodauk_media

New Motorola MOTOKEY Mini EX108 available in Chile

2011-11-24T20:40:00.001-08:00

Motorola Mobility Chile Limitada announces the launch of Motorola MOTOKEY™ Mini EX108. Thanks to its QWERTY keyboard, this device is ideal for users whose priority is messaging and emails.

"With an functional design and a full suite of multimedia features, Motorola MOTOKEY Mini EX108 demonstrates the commitment made by Motorola Mobility to launch products that meet the needs of the various user profiles," said Fernando Sánchez, general manager, Mobile Devices Motorola Chile.

Motorola MOTOKEY

Motorola MOTOKEY Mini EX108 features an ultra slim design (candybar). With the best messaging experience in this kind of devices, its full QWERTY keyboard and its simplified email setup function make sending and receiving text messages and e-mail a breeze. For fans of social networks, this equipment provides quick access to Twitter™ and Facebook®, all preloaded on the device.

The multimedia experience provided by Motorola MOTOKEY Mini EX108 is complemented with a 2" screen, music player and FM radio with RDS; audiorecorder, 2 megapixel digital camera with video recording and playback and image editor; and micro SD slot with 2GB card (expandable up to 32GB).

It also comes equipped with Grouped View for instant messaging, which lets you view the message history with various contacts grouped in the same screen. It has FM recording function, which allows users to record a song directly from the radio. This innovative device also offers a navigator full HTML, Opera Mini™, that via data transmission through EDGE networks provides access to a lot of contents in Internet .

The Motorola MOTOKEY Mini EX108 kit includes a 2GB micro SD card, data cable and stereo headphones to complete the user experience.

Price and availability
Motorola MOTOKEY Mini EX108 is now available through the main operators of the country.

Now Motorola Fire is available in INDIA in Best Prices

2011-09-14T09:52:00.000-07:00

Price and Availability

Motorola FIRE

Motorola FIRE XT and Motorola FIRE are available at selected outlets in selected cities. The Motorola FIRE XT is priced at a best buy of Rs 12,990 (MRP: Rs 13,890) and the Motorola FIRE is available at a best buy of Rs 9,490 (MRP: Rs 9,990).

Motorola FIRE XT: Simply better mobile for Internet
Enjoy the perfect balance of sleek design, affordability and intuitive functionality on the Motorola FIRE XT. Capture and share your memories in crystal clarity with its 5MP auto-focus camera with built-in flash. You can also use the front-facing camera to take fun photos of yourself on-the-go or to video chat with friends and family. You can quickly update your status and stay in touch with easy text input via Swype.

Motorola FIRE: A mobile messaging experience with great multitasking features

Motorola FIRE XT

A full QWERTY keyboard and 7.1cm (2.8-inch) touch-screen display provide the perfect combination for emailing, texting and browsing the Web all day long on the Motorola FIRE. Users can even personalize their device and stay in constant contact with friends and families through the world’s leading social media applications. You can also capture memorable moments with the 3MP camera. And, Motorola FIRE transitions seamlessly between work and play, with a friends-centric widget to make it easier to manage contacts for both.

Additional key features and specifications for both FIRE XT and FIRE:

Users have access to more than 250,000 apps from Android Market™
3G3 / WIFI4 enabled and supports 3G hotspot for connecting up to 5 devices
Access to Google Maps, Google Talk and Gmail
FM Radio with radio data system (RDS) support
2GB microSD card in box, expandable up to 32GB
Supports E-mail (POP3/IMAP4), Enterprise-Class E-mail and MMS
Assisted global positioning system (aGPS)1,2
E-compass, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, accelerometer

Nokia and Microsoft Join the hands to add mobility capabilities to Symbian Belle smart phones

2011-09-08T10:54:00.000-07:00

The cold war of Smart Phones is started between the major brands results to new gadgets and new mobile apps. To beat the competition the mobile brands are joining their hands with other software giants. Enemy's enemy is friend is the principle now following by every mobile brand. In that process Nokia join their hands with Microsoft to beat the competitors.

On 08th September 2011, Nokia announced forthcoming updates to its Symbian Belle operatingsystem that turn the latest range of smartphones into a mobile office for anybusiness. The free updates, called Microsoft Apps, deliver a suite of Microsoft productivity applications to compatible Nokia smartphones to add to the comprehensive security and manageability features already contained in Symbian Belle. Requiring no additional infrastructure, these apps help addimmediate business advantage to the first Symbian Belle devices as well asdelivering significant additional value to existing Nokia business customerswho upgrade to Symbian Belle.

"Work is an important part of personal lifestyle, aspiration and achievement for manypeople around the world" said Purnima Kochikar, VP business mobility, Nokia. "Just as Symbian Belle extends the everyday possibilities for social interaction, wewanted to extend the possibilities to manage personal worklife for individualsand employers. Microsoft Apps is another example of Nokia's ongoing commitmentto continue delivering value and innovation to Symbian users."

"Microsoft productivity apps for Nokia Symbian will help customers remain connected toMicrosoft Office documents and services when they're on go," said Pat Fox, seniordirector of marketing and planning, Microsoft Office.

Availableby the end of 4Q 2011 with broad consumer availability at the beginning of 2012, Microsoft Apps will bring collaboration and productivity tools includingMicrosoft® Lync(TM) 2010 Mobile, Microsoft OneNote(TM), Microsoft PowerPoint®Broadcast and Microsoft Document Connection (which provides Microsoft SharePointaccess) to Symbian Belle. An update in the first half of 2012 will introduceMicrosoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint as native applications for the first timeoutside the Windows platform.

MicrosoftApps will be delivered via software update over the air or via PC download andwill function on the Nokia N8, Nokia C7, Nokia C6-01, Nokia E7, Nokia E6, Nokia X7, Nokia 700, Nokia 701, Nokia 600 and Nokia Oro.

Additionally,Nokia is working with Microsoft to provide mobile device management of SymbianBelle devices through Microsoft® System Center Configuration Manager 2012.

Verizon Wireless and Motorola Mobility Announced DROID BIONIC

2011-09-07T11:26:00.000-07:00

Verizon Wireless and Motorola Mobility, Inc. announced DROID BIONIC and it will be exclusively available beginning Sept. 8 2011.

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DROID BIONIC is the first Verizon Wireless smartphone to combine 4G LTE with the power of dual-core 1 GHz processors, 1 GB of RAM and a stunning 4.3-inch qHD display – all in a sleek form factor that makes it the thinnest 4G LTE smartphone from Verizon Wireless. Customers can expect to fly across the Web on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network with download speeds of 5 to 12 Mbps and upload speeds of 2 to 5 Mbps in 4G LTE mobile broadband coverage areas.

DROID BIONIC introduces a host of groundbreaking applications and accessories that turn the device into a multimedia hub, a ruler of remote access and a purveyor of virtuality. DROID BIONIC introduces ZumoCast™ by Motorola, an application that lets customers bring their digital world of videos, music, pictures and documents stored on their computers to their handset via remote access. With its revolutionary Webtop application, DROID BIONIC can beam a full-featured Firefox® Web browser 4.0, email or documents to a TV or monitor, like the separately purchased Lapdock™ with a 11.6" screen, keyboard and integrated trackpad.

Accessories such as the HD Station let DROID BIONIC users turn the phone into an entertainment center or home office. Customers can view pictures, video, and content from the DROID BIONIC on any HDTV or monitor by connecting a separately sold HDMI cable. They can also take a conference call while editing documents and surfing the Web. And, of course, the DROID BIONIC lets customers share their 4G LTE signal with up to five Wi-Fi-enabled devices when they activate the Verizon Wireless Mobile Hotspot. The device of the future today, the DROID BIONIC also includes the following features:

Powered by Android™ 2.3.4 Gingerbread
Dual-core 1 GHz processor and 1 GB of RAM
4.3-inch qHD screen using scratch-resistant Corning® Gorilla® Glass with dual-layer anti-reflective coating
8-megapixel autofocus camera with flash and 1080p HD video capture
Front-facing camera for video chat over 4G LTE, 3G or Wi-Fi
MOTOPRINT app to print via Wi-Fi-enabled printers
Mirror Mode with HDMI out (HDMI cable required) supporting 1080p HD video playback
Multi-window options for multitasking with ease when using the Webtop application
Business Ready with advanced security policies; resizable and scrollable email, calendar and task widgets; device and SD card encryption; and Citrix® GotoMeeting® and Citrix Receiver™ for Android
Adobe® Flash® pre-loaded
HTML 5 capable
32 GB memory: 16 GB on board and 16 GB microSD™ card pre-installed (actual formatted capacity is less)
Support for up to 32 GB microSD cards
Supports wireless charger

DROID BIONIC by Motorola moves so fast, you’ll be flying through your email, text messages and video downloads. As the first 4G LTE smartphone at Verizon Wireless with a dual-core 1GHz processor and 1GB of RAM, it will not only keep up with the hypertasker in you, you just might have to keep up with it. You can snap photos with virtually no lag using the 8-megapixel camera, or capture 1080p HD video of once-in-a-lifetime moments. Then, instantly connect with friends and family using the front-facing camera for video chats over Verizon’s lightning-fast 4G LTE network or Wi-Fi.

Pricing and availability:

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DROID BIONIC by Motorola will be available in Verizon Wireless Communication Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com on Sept. 8 for $299.99 with a new two-year customer agreement.

Customers will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless Nationwide Talk plan beginning at $39.99 for 450 minutes per month and a smartphone data package starting at $30 monthly access for 2 GB of data.

Verizon Wireless Mobile Hotspot data plans are available beginning at $30 for 2 GB.

For a limited time, customers who purchase a Lapdock with the DROID BIONIC can receive a $100 mail-in rebate when subscribing to a $50, 5 GB data plan or higher.

Available accessories:

The Lapdock will be available for $299.97, the HD Station will be available for $99.99 and the Adapter for Webtop Application will be available for $29.99.

Vehicle Navigation Dock delivers easy access to maps, favorite contacts, hands-free calling, music, navigation and more and supports streaming of audio and music via the 3.5 mm audio jack, if available, to play through vehicle speakers. The Vehicle Navigation Dock will be available for $39.99.

The Battery Dock with standard battery is a pocket-sized accessory with an extra battery included to charge both DROID BIONIC and an extra battery at the same speed as a wall charger. The Battery Dock will be available for $49.99.

Features and Specifications

DROID BIONIC by Motorola Features
Talk and Standby Time	Talk time: 650 minutes Standby time: 200 hrs
Bands/Modes	CDMA800, CDMA1900, LTE B13 700
Dimensions	66.9 x 127.5 x 10.99 mm (2.63” x 5” x 0.43”)
Display	4.3-inch qHD screen using scratch-resistant Corning® Gorilla® Glass and a dual-layer anti-reflective coating
Weight	158 g (5.6 oz)
Battery	1735 mAh battery
OS	Android™ 2.3.4 (Gingerbread)
Connectivity	3.5mm + EMU, USB 2.0 HS, Corporate Sync, DLNA, FOTA
Network	Verizon Wireless
WLAN	802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n
Camera	8MP camera, VGA P2P Video, Digital Zoom, Auto Focus, LED flash
Bluetooth	Stereo Bluetooth Class 2, Version 2.1 +EDR (Supported profiles: a2dp, avrcp , gavdp , hfp, hid, hsp, map, opp, pan , pbap , DUN, AVDTP, AVCTP)
Audio	AMR-NB, AMR-WB, AAC, AAC+, Enhanced AAC+, MP3, 8-bit Linear PCM, 16-bit Linear PCM, 8-bit A-law PCM, 8-bit mu-law PCM, WMA (v2, v7, v8, v9+, v10++, L1-L3), QCELP, EVRC and OGG
Video	1080p HD Video Capture/Playback/Streaming and Mirror Mode with HDMI out (cable required) MPEG4, H.263, H.264, VC-1, Xvid and VP8/WebM
Memory	1GB RAM, 16 GB onboard memory and 16 GB microSD card preinstalled
Messaging/Web/Apps	MMS, SMS, Email (Corporate Synch); Full suite of Google applications and services: Google Maps^™, Google Talk^™, GMail^™, YouTube^™; preloaded with Adobe® Flash® Player 10, MOTOPRINT for Wi-Fi printing and Citrix® Receiver® and GoToMeeting®
Location Services	aGPS (assisted), E-compass, sGPS (simultaneous)

Tata Achieved 25 kmpl mileage with new Tata Indigo e-CS VX

2011-09-05T12:32:00.000-07:00

Tata Motors launched the Tata Indigo e-CS VX on 05th September 2011, the most fuel-efficient sedan in the country, with a mileage of 25 kmpl, certified by the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI). With a host of other exciting features in the car, the Tata Indigo e-CS VX is a new trim in the Tata Indigo e-CS range.

Tata Indigo e-CS VX

It sports the all new CR4 Common Rail Diesel engine that has a displacement of 1396 cc delivering 70 PS @ 4000 RPM. With a higher torque of 140 NM at a lower 1800-3000 RPM, improvements in gear ratios, clutch-to-start and reduction in the weight of the car by around 10 kg, the Tata Indigo e-CS VX ensures better pickup.

The Tata Indigo e-CS VX is also available with the MPFi petrol engine. Both these engines are compliant with BS4 emission norms.

This mileage of 25 kmpl in the CR4 Common Rail Diesel engine is hinged on five technological advancements.

SMART EMS (Engine Management System) CHIP that involves perfectly calibrating engine components every micro second to optimise functionality -- right from valve timing to compression ratios, to pressure volume ratios, to air fuel mixture, flawlessly synchronising every engine function to deliver 25 kmpl mileage.
MAXIMUM CHARGE COMBUSTION - An innovatively designed engine head, block and piston assembly that ensures effective intake and circulation of charge (mixture of air and fuel), thereby minimising pumping friction losses. The result is maximum combustion of charge, increased efficiency and power.
DRAG REDUCTION - Redesigned wheel arches and subtle alterations on the exteriors, combined with a lighter shell and engine, have collectively contributed to making the car more aerodynamic, reducing the drag coefficient.
TRANSAXLE (Gear Box) - With optimised Gear ratios to give best fuel efficiency and driveability together.
TYRES - For drag / rolling losses reduction, optimised tyres were developed which provide low rolling losses coupled with good riding comfort and handling.

Other class defining features in the Tata Indigo e-CX VX are stylish R14 alloy wheels, satin finish front grill, headlamps and ORVM with blinkers. They, coupled with body coloured bumpers and chrome inserts on the rub rails, endow it with head turning looks.

The interiors have been enriched with dual-tone beige seating and dashboard, premium wood-finish centre console, new instrument cluster with chrome rings and rear centre armrest for enhanced comfort. The plushness is enhanced with keyless entry, ABS, Bluetooth connectivity and electrical controls for ORVMs, besides carrying forward the comfortable AC, power steering and power windows.

The car comes with a warranty of 18 months and unlimited kms, for private usage.

The Tata Indigo e-CS VX is priced at Rs. 580,339 (ex-showroom Delhi), for the CR4 diesel engine and the Tata Indigo e-CS GVX is priced at Rs. 497,727 (ex-showroom Delhi), for the MPFi petrol engine.

The Tata Indigo CS has dominated the entry mid-size segment in the country for almost 4 years with its proposition of being the most compact sedan in the market. It has been appreciated for its classy styling as much as the great value proposition that it offers at an unbeatable price to a sedan aspirant.

Key Points

25 kmpl mileage achieved with five technological advancements

New CR4 engine with smart engine management chip

Class defining features and new interiors