New LG Chocolate phone with 4-inch wide screen

LG officially revealed full images and key specifications of the new LG BL40 Chocolate. The focus of this first official revelation is on the phone's new 4.0-inch wide screen LCD with an 800 x 345 resolution, and a Dual Screen User Interface that allows you to efficiently display two different types of content simultaneously. Furthermore, the screen is overlaid with curved tempered glass and is seamlessly encased in a glossy black finish and red highlights. The new LG Chocolate will be available beginning Q3 in 54 countries.

Kellogg's launches Honey Loops for kids

Kellogg's Honey Loops is the latest introduction to Kellogg's kid portfolio with an existent popular brand 'Chocos'. Crunchy, LOOP-SHAPED, Kellogg's Honey Loops has multi-grain flours from wheat , corn & barley and is enriched with vitamins A, B & C group and minerals like iron , calcium & zinc. The cereal also has the taste of honey.Kellogg's Honey Loops is available nationwide in packs of 125 gm & 300 gm for Rs.45 AND Rs. 99

Skoda Superb Cars in India

The Superb does not differ much from the Octavia or Laura but one thing for sure is that it looks more elegant and classy. It bears characteristic clean profile and simple design. The front grille and headlights add to the charm. The lines are well proportioned and are designed on executive cues.
The New Skoda Superb has finally been launched in India . Lot of inputs have gone into re-working the existing Superb and the New Skoda Superb is definitely bigger, better and more spacious than its replaced form. The Cruise Control feature in the New Skoda Superb eliminates driver fatigue over long journeys by giving rest to the accelerator pedal and maintaining constant speed. The Automatic Front Wipers with Rain Sensors automatically activates the front wipers and even adjusts their speed with the intensity of the rain.

Maruti Suzuki launches new estilo

Maruti Suzuki India Limited is one of India’s largest auto makers. The company has launched the Estilo which sports all new overall looks and advanced technology. The Estilo keeps pace with the ever changing lifestyle of a ‘Vibrant India’.
Mr. Shinzo Nakanishi, Managing Director and CEO, Maruti Suzuki India Limited commented, “The new Estilo, with a new technology engine and a new transmission, is sure to delight the customer. We are confident that the new Estilo with its bolder new design and interiors will add to the competitive edge of Maruti Suzuki in compact car segment.”
The Estilo features a new engine and transmission system sporting the ever popular 998 cc K-series engine. It is designed to give 18.2 kmpl and meets BSIV standards. Speaking on the fresh new Estilo, Nakanishi added, “Product upgradation is an integral part of Maruti Suzuki’s business strategy and future plans. This is a way to include feedback from the customers and offer better products that match their tastes.”
The engine is a three-cylinder powerhouse delivering 68 PS at 6200rpm and a torque of 90Nm at 3500rpm. The engine is lighter and produces low noise, vibration and harshness. It has been designed so that the engine oil need only be changed after the completion of 10,000 km, effectively lowering running cost.
The new Estilo is environmentally friendly, safe, and compact and convenient. The new transmission technology gives the Estilo a blend of power and driving pleasure. This technology allows for smoother gear shifting and reduces friction. The front of the car makes up an impact absorbing area, keeping occupants safe. The VXi model features a driver side airbag in addition to rear fog lamps, ABS and a rear wiper and washer.
The interiors come in a two tone, beige/chocolate brown combination, which gives a refreshing feel to the car. The seat covers are embossed with new fluid geometric patterns and the dash board comes in a dual tone chocolate brown and beige combination, with silver accenting.
The new Estilo is available in LX, LXi, and VXi variants, and in four new colours, Ecru Beige, Emerald Blue, Dusky Brown, and Quantum Orange, in addition to the existing colours, Silky Silver, Superior White, Bright Red, and Midnight Black. The New Delhi ex-showroom prices for the Estilo LX and LXi are Rs. 3.12 and 3.40 lacs respectively, while that for the VXi model is 3.66 lacs.

Godrej plans to go solo in colour TV manufacturing

Godrej Appliances plans to enter the colour televisions segment. The company will start with a pilot project soon which will be extended into a full-fledged foray into the segment under its own brand. This puts to rest market expectations of it tying up with an MNC like Japanese major Panasonic.

Godrej Appliances is getting ready to enter the biggest consumer durable product category —both in volume and value — in the country, colour televisions (CTVs). The appliances manufacturer is going to start with a pilot project in a few months which would be extended into a full-fledged entry into the segment under its own brand. This puts to rest market expectations of it tying up with a multinational company like Japanese major Panasonic which had evinced an interest in partnering Godrej in the past.
The consumer durable arm of privately-held Rs 4,000-crore Godrej & Boyce is eyeing both the mass market as well as the top-end segment such as LCD televisions. While the picture tube-based flat-screen televisions in all categories, including entry-level 14’’ and higher-end 29’’ screen products, would be sourced from third party manufacturers in the country, LCD televisions would be imported and sold under the Godrej brand.
“We want to build scale and one of the ways is to extend the brand presence in other product segments beyond appliances and televisions is a natural choice. We will be designing the products with a differentiating factor at the pilot project time itself and depending on the response, we would go for a national launch in the middle of 2009,” said Godrej Appliances vice-president, sales & marketing, Kamal Nandi.
Appliances division, which had revenues of around Rs 1,000 crore in FY07, is hoping to close FY08 with a turnover of Rs 1,400 crore, about 35% of Godrej & Boyce. Initially, Godrej was largely a refrigerator manufacturer. It later extended its brand reach into categories like airconditioners, microwave ovens, DVD players and washing machines. Godrej’s plan include entry into the small appliances market in the country, which is largely fed by unorganised sector.

Godrej plans to go solo in colour TV manufacturing

Godrej Appliances plans to enter the colour televisions segment. The company will start with a pilot project soon which will be extended into a full-fledged foray into the segment under its own brand. This puts to rest market expectations of it tying up with an MNC like Japanese major Panasonic.

Godrej Appliances is getting ready to enter the biggest consumer durable product category —both in volume and value — in the country, colour televisions (CTVs). The appliances manufacturer is going to start with a pilot project in a few months which would be extended into a full-fledged entry into the segment under its own brand. This puts to rest market expectations of it tying up with a multinational company like Japanese major Panasonic which had evinced an interest in partnering Godrej in the past.
The consumer durable arm of privately-held Rs 4,000-crore Godrej & Boyce is eyeing both the mass market as well as the top-end segment such as LCD televisions. While the picture tube-based flat-screen televisions in all categories, including entry-level 14’’ and higher-end 29’’ screen products, would be sourced from third party manufacturers in the country, LCD televisions would be imported and sold under the Godrej brand.
“We want to build scale and one of the ways is to extend the brand presence in other product segments beyond appliances and televisions is a natural choice. We will be designing the products with a differentiating factor at the pilot project time itself and depending on the response, we would go for a national launch in the middle of 2009,” said Godrej Appliances vice-president, sales & marketing, Kamal Nandi.
Appliances division, which had revenues of around Rs 1,000 crore in FY07, is hoping to close FY08 with a turnover of Rs 1,400 crore, about 35% of Godrej & Boyce. Initially, Godrej was largely a refrigerator manufacturer. It later extended its brand reach into categories like airconditioners, microwave ovens, DVD players and washing machines. Godrej’s plan include entry into the small appliances market in the country, which is largely fed by unorganised sector.

Coca-Cola discovers fresh juice

Coca-Cola, for health activists the world’s leading producer of caffeinated sugar water, has achieved a success in entering the field of healthy drinks by acquiring a stake in Innocent. London based Innocent is the European market leader for fresh fruit juices, so called smoothies. Innocent has sold now a minority stake of between 10% and 20% for £30 million to Coca-Cola in order to raise funds so it can expand into Europe. Adam Balon, one of the three founders of Innocent said that the move allows Innocent to “produce more natural, healthy products for more people”. For Coca-Cola, the acquisition of a minority stake in Innocent is a small success as the company is trying since some time to enter the health drinks market. Recently, the takeover of the largest Chinese fruit juice producer failed due to cartel authorities.