Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Blackberry OS 6.0 details out? Features, pics, images

Details of he upcoming Blackberry OS 6.0 have been purportedly leaked onto the internet, alongside pics and images of screenshots of the offering. The leak suggests that the RIM offering supports kinetic scrolling apart from several revamped features…….

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Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Microsoft Office 2010 Free Download available: all details

People who want to buy the new Microsoft Office 2010 have to spend a lot of money as it is little expensive. The boxed new version of Office 2010 Professional is costing $499…….

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Saturday, April 17, 2010

Consumer Reports: Don't Buy Lexus GX460, Best cars 2010

ACCORDING TO Consumer Reports, the Lexus GX460 is a safety risk SUV. The magazine, which in its latest issue on cars, had rated the Best cars 2010, has boldly advised consumers to Don't Buy the Lexus GS460, because it has a rollover risk during turns.

The Consumer Reports cars issue, claimed that when they tested the Lexus GX460, it exihibited problems in a severe handling manoever. The Lexus GX460 test showed that when the SUV was made to do a sharp turn, its electronic stability system (a system that controls brakes and accelerator) couldn't keep the vehicle in line, according to Consumer Reports spokesperson Douglas Love. The vehicle slides almost completely sideways, a move that can lead to the car rolling over, he added.

The Lexus GX460 test by the magazine, was a specially designed test to measure how a vehicle stands against a specific emergency problem - one that happens when a driver takes his/her foot off the accelerator during a sharp turn and can cause the vehicle's back end to slide outwards. In this test, the system did not set into work until the car was skidding dangerously.

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Mahindra 2 Wheelers records sales of 70,000 units

MAHINDRA 2 Wheelers, the two wheeler arm of the Mahindra Group, today announced that it has recorded sales of 70,000 units in F10 and has exceeded its target of achieving a rate to reach the 1,00,000 mark per annum.
Monthly sales in March 2010 stood at 12,753 units, taking all three Power Scooter brands into account – the Mahindra Duro, the Mahindra Rodeo and the Mahindra Flyte. The company has witnessed a steady growth of sales in the past year. The average monthly sales for Quarter 4, F10 (Jan – Mar 2010) have been in excess of 10,000 units.
Speaking on the occasion, Anoop Mathur, President – Mahindra 2 Wheelers and member of the Group Executive Board, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. said, “The fact that we have achieved this target within seven months of entering the market is a matter of great pride for us. We have comfortably exceeded our target to achieve a rate for a volume of 1,00,000 units well ahead of time. The promise has been delivered. There has been an overwhelming response to our Power Scooter portfolio both from cities as well as small towns with customers appreciating the contemporary style and attractive features of all three brands. We now have a national network of 350 dealers which is testimony to our strong customer base.”

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Monday, April 12, 2010

Annual Geneva Auto Show 2010

THE 2010 edition of annual Geneva Auto Show will take place from March 4 to March 14. Geneva Auto Show is considered as the world biggest auto show. It is the annual auto show held in the Switzerland's city of Geneva. The show is hosted at the Geneva Palexpo, a convention centre located next to the Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

During the 80th International motor show and accessories in Geneva, the highlight of the exhibition is Motor cars 3 or 4 or more wheels, Electric cars and alternative powered cars, special bodywork for motor cars, design, engineering, converted cars (tuners), accessories and parts for motor cars, OEM: original equipment manufacturers, workshop installations for the repair and maintenance of motor cars, miscellaneous products and services related to the car industry, etc.

During the 11 days long Geneva auto show 2010, the numero uno of automobile industry will unveil their products. The latest and upcoming models of vehicles are on the list of unveil and display during the show. The 80th edition of the Geneva International Motor Show, which runs from March 4-14, 2010, will focus on what is new and on what is evolving. Some 100 World and European Premiers in the sector of private vehicles will be presented. There will be a clear trend toward more and more ecologically friendly automobiles.

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Toyota recalls latest update; After Corolla now Isuzu trucks

The world's best selling cars Toyota Matrix and Corolla are hounded with steering problems, say US safety officials. The 2009 and 2010 models of the vehicles have been proved hazardous by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration which formally launched a probe on the basis of 168 complaints received from the owners.It has been one of the world’s biggest car manufacturing company for the last 30-40 years delivering nations with sedans, SUVs and MUVs . However, its goodwill has suffered a huge dent, following a possible recall of their most renowned Sedan in North American Market: the Corolla.

Corolla owners alleged that in models 2009 through 2010, Toyota Corolla and Matrix vehicles electric power steering turned unresponsive or loose while driving at highway speeds.
After Honda, it was the Toyota Corolla which was detected with a faulty steering problem. A formal complaint has been launched with NHSTA (National Highway safety traffic administration) who have sent a research team to the Toyota Motors factory.
The Toyota Corolla 2009 - 2010 models were a part of previous recall of Toyota Motors which stemmed from faulty accelerator pedal and braking problems. Toyota Motors has recalled about 8.5 million cars worldwide due to safety issues ranging from unintended acceleration to now uncontrolled steering. Toyota chief, Akio Toyoda will appear in front of a US congressional hearing on February 24.

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