New Tata Safari Storme Ultra LCV and ICV unveiled

Tata motors unveiled new model of Tata Safari named as Storme in Delhi Auto expo.  The new Safari comes with new styling, with bunch of new features and specifications.  The Storme has 2.2-liter 16-valve common rail (DiCOR) engine which produces 140 PS power and  320 Nm torque with a variable geometry turbo, mated to a 5-speed manual transmission.It has clean, smooth lines which provides traditional corporate look to this new Tata Safari.The new features added are a new grill, projector headlamps and a 'power bulge' on the bonnet. The rear gets chrome-tipped exhaust and a new, half greyed-out tailgate with the spare tyre now underneath the SUV. On the inside, the Storme is more spacious and has new luxurious beige seats matching the leather-wrapped steering wheel and wood-accented dashboard and door trims.

New Tata Safari-Storme

Tata Motors also showcased its new range of Ultra LCV and ICV models. These models comprise a series of variants from 5 to 14 tonnes. The Ultra LCV and ICV will be powered by new generation 3-litre (140 PS) and 5-litre (170 PS) common-rail, 16-valve DiCOR engines, which gives higher aggregate life, longer service intervals and low NVH.

Another model displayed is Tata's LPT 3723. This is India's first 5-axle rigid truck with a payload of 25 tonnes. The truck is powered by a Cummins 6BT 5.9-litre engine (209 PS power at 2500 rpm) mated to a 9-speed gearbox.
 Tata Motors showcased several stunning new initiatives on alternate fuels including the Tata Starbus Fuel Cell Concept and Tata Paradiso G7 Multi-axle Coach.

Other interesting concepts showcased by Tata motors in Delhi Auto expo are  Tata Nano concept, the Tata Pixel concept, the Tata Indica Vista Concept S2, the Tata Manza Nova concept, the Tata Aria, AT concept, the Tata Sumo Gold and the Tata Xenon concept. Other commercial vehicles displayed are the Tata Prima 7548.S, Concept, and the Tata Prima 3138.K AT, the Tata Venture Ambulance, the Tata Ace Refresh and the Tata Super Ace (left hand drive).

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 unveiled

The new Thunderbird 500cc bike launched in the 2012 auto expo Delhi. On the occasion of launching the Thunderbird 500, MD & CEO Eicher Motors Ltd Mr Siddhartha Lal, said that “When we launched Thunderbird in 2002, it was a one-of-its kind model on the Indian roads that redefined the cruiser segment. Today, with the launch of the Thunderbird 500, fitted with the UCE and a host of design enhancements, Royal Enfield has again upped the ante in leisure motorcycling which we have been pioneering for over half a century in India. With touring enthusiasts forming the core of our customer base, the Thunderbird 500 gives them more power, comfort and style for long-distance riding.”  

Thunderbird 500cc

The new Thunderbird has redesigned seat, new lock mechanism accessible through the side panel and true to its touring-friendly nature, it gets a separately mounted pillion seat that can be removed to accommodate luggage. The handle bar also modified to improve the bikes ergonomics, the pillion grab rail is also new and the bike also gets bungee points to tie luggage. All the new foot pegs, new design mirrors and the LED tail lamp now have the Royal Enfield logo embossed on them.
The Thunderbird 500 also comes with two digital trip meters which shows  track of total trip mileage and intermediate mileage.  Fuel tank capacity of this new Thunderbird is 20-litre. It got hazard lamps in the switch gear, which is a first of its kind for a motorcycle manufactured in India. Rear disk brakes mounted on the new oval section swing arm, supplied by Bybre, add to the stopping power of the bike.

The price of the Thunderbird 500cc is not revealed. This new Thunderbird will hit Indian road in the last quarter of 2012.

Reference:http://www.autocarindia.com.

Tata Nano CNG and Nano with Disc breaks unveiled

Much awaited CNG version of  new Tata nano unveiled today in Delhi Auto show 2012. Addition of CNG variant will make this people car more economical and more Eco friendly. The release date of new Tata nano is not revealed on the auto expo. Speaking to the media persons, Mr.Ravi Kanth, vice chairman of Tata motors said that, even though CNG variant of Tata nano is showcased, the diesel version of Tata nano will take some more time to hit the roads.

Tata nano CNG

Once Nano CNG is launched, it will offer customers a more cost-effective and fuel efficient car which will appeal to a large audience especially considering fuel prices in the country.  Other than CNG version, a new concept of Tata nano with front disc break also kept display in Delhi Auto Expo.

Review on  Tata nano petrol variant is given in Tata nano 2012 review. 

Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus officially Launched

Samsung finally released enhanced version of its popular Galaxy Ace model and the new smartphone is  named as Samsung Galaxy Ace plus.  The improvements on Galaxy Ace plus are Android Gingerbread OS, Bluetooth 3.0, 3GB user memory, 512MB RAM and expandable memory upto 32 GB. The Processor speed too increased to 1GHz.
On the occasion of launching, JK Shin, President of IT & Mobile Communications Division at Samsung Electronics  told that "Samsung Mobile is opening 2012 with the introduction of the Samsung GALAXY Ace Plus, which will help enhance the GALAXY brand following the huge success of the GALAXY S, GALAXY SII, GALAXY Ace and GALAXY mini. The GALAXY Ace Plus benefits from the Android™ Gingerbread platform and Samsung services, which provide a better mobile experience for more consumers.”.

Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus

Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus will be available in Russia starting this month and it will gradually move to other part of the world.  The new Galaxy Ace plus will be priced approximately 299 Euros($388).

Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus Features:

• 3.65-inch HVGA TFT display with 32x480p resolution
• Android 2.3 Gingerbread
• 1 GHz Processor
• 3GB user memory and 512MB RAM
• Expandable memory  up to 32GB through MicroSD
• 5-megapixel auto focus rear camera with LED flash
• 7.2Mbps HSDPA support
• Bluetooth 3.0, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, A-GPS, USB 2.0
• Samsung’s TouchWiz UI, Music Hub, Social Hub, ChatON
• 1300mAh Li-ion battery

Samsung unveiled  another Android smartphone called M Style for Korean market. This Samsung M Style will feature 4-inch Super AMOLED screen, a single-core 1 GHz CPU, 4 GB of storage, and a 3-megapixel camera and Android 2.3 with Samsung’s TouchWiz UI.  Even though exact release date is not disclosed M style price is expected to be around $500.

Spice MI-280 Review Price Specification

Spice MI 280 Review: This is a entry level Android dual sim smartphone from Spice mobiles.  This Spice MI280 is powered by 650 MHz processor with 512MB RAM and a GPU. Even though this is a entry level low priced Dual sim Android phone, it has 2.8 inch capacitive touch screen, 3.2 MP rear camera, VGA front camera for video calling and  GPS with AGPS.  The other features of this Spice android phone are proximity sensor, push mail, expandable memory upto 32 GB. The connectivity options available with this Android phone are WiFi, 3G, Bluetooth and USB.

Spice MI 280

Features of Spice MI 280:

•  Android 2.3 Gingerbread  OS
•  3.2 MP rear Camera
•  0.3 MP Secondary Camera
•  2.8-inch Capacitive Touchscreen
•  650 MHz Processor
•  Dual SIM (GSM + GSM)
•  Expandable Storage Capacity upto 32 GB

Pros and Cons of Spice MI 280:

Pros of MI280:

• Dual sim Android Gingerbread OS
• Front camera 
• Well priced
• Good connectivity options

Cons of MI 280:

• No flash and auto focus.

Price of Spice MI280: Spice MI 280 price in India is ₹5299.

Spice MI 280 Specification:

• SIM:Dual SIM, GSM + GSM
• OS:Android v2.3 (Gingerbread)
• Processor:650 MHz
• Display: 2.8 inch capacitive touch screen
• Resolution: 320*240 pixel
• Primary Camera: Yes, 3.2 Megapixel
• Camera effects: Color effects;Brightness level adjustment;Multishot;
• Video recording:25fps
• Digital zoom:8x 
• Secondary Camera:Yes, 0.3 Megapixel
• Battery: 1200mAh
• Talk time: Upto 3 hours 15 mins(2G); Upto 2 hours(3G)
• Standby Time: Upto 6 days 2G; Upto 4 days on 3G
• 3G:Yes;HSDPA, 7.2 Mbps;HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps
• Wifi:Yes
• Tethering : Wi-fi Hotspot
• GPS Support:Yes with Google Maps
• Bluetooth:Yes
• Music Player:Yes
• Video Player:Yes

Samsung Hero Music E1232B Review Price Specs

Samsung Hero Music E1232B Review: This is one of the best and affordable Dual sim mobile. This entry level dual sim mobile from Samsung has dual standby features which provides convenient of two mobiles in one phone.  This Samsung E1232B has 1.8 inch  TFT LCD screen which has screen resolution of 160*120 pixels.  The dimensions of of E1232B are 46*111*13.mm  and wight of the phone is 75 grams.
Hero Music E1232B features Paragon Lite UX user interface and 5 way navigation key which helps to explore the phone effectively.  There music player with dedicated music hot key.  The back cover of the phone is  made up of scratch and  fingerprint resistant pattern.  This Samsung Entry level dual sim phone wins over Dual sim Nokia X1-01 because of its  Bluetooth connectivity option, great signal strength, good build quality and finally price.

Samsung Hero Music E1232B

Features of Samsung Hero Music E1232B:

• Dual SIM (GSM + GSM) with dual standby
• Alphanumeric dust resistant Keypad
• Robust and Good design
• Stereo FM Radio
• Expandable storage up to 4 GB through Micro SD
• Scratch  and Fingerprint resistant patterned body
• Long battery life
• Torch light
• Bluetooth Connectivity
• Paragon Lite UX user interface
• Dedicated music hot key and direct access to inbox and other regular apps even when phone is locked.

Pros and Cons of Samsung Hero Music E1232B:
Pros of Hero Music E1232B:

• Bluetooth Connectivity. 
• Long battery life
• Good signal strength
• Affordable price.

Cons of Hero Music E1232B:

• Ideally none. However addition of PC suite compatibility could have been better. 

Price of Samsung Hero Music E1232B: Dual sim Samsung Hero E1232B price in India is ₹1599(flipcart.com).

Samsung Hero Music E1232B Sales box content: Handset, Battery (1000 mAh), Charger, Headset.

Samsung Hero Music E1232B Specification:

• SIM:Dual SIM, GSM + GSM (Dual Standby)
• Keypad:Yes, Alphanumeric
• Operating Frequency :GSM - 900, 1800
• User Interface:Paragon Lite UX
• Java:No
• Display:1.8 inch TFT LCD
• Screen resolution: QQVGA, 160 x 120 Pixels
• Dimension:46 x 111 x 13.9 mm
• Weight:75 g
• Battery :Li-Ion, 1000 mAh
• Talk time:11 hrs (2G)
• Standby Time:580 hrs (2G)
• Phone book memory: 1000 contacts
• SMS memory: 500 SMS
• Call memory: Yes
• Expandable Memory Slot: microSD, upto 4 GB
• WAP:No
• GPS Support:No
• Bluetooth:Yes, v2.1
• Audio Jack:3.5 mm
• Music Player:Yes, Supports MP3
• FM:Yes
• Ringtone:MP3

Spice Mi-350n Review Price Specification

Spice Mi-350n is a Dual sim Android smartphone from Spice mobiles.  This Dual sim Android smartphone has dimensions of 116*61*12.75mm and weight of 136 grams.  The Spice Mi-350n is powered by 650MHz processor and runs on Android Gingerbread OS. It has 3.5 inch HVGA capacitive touch screen with proximity sensor. The display has a screen resolution of  HVGA  320*480 pixels.
Spice Mi-350n comes with 3.2 mega pixel rear camera with auto focus and a VGA front camera for video calling.  This smartphone comes with 1400 mAh battery which provides talk time upto 5 hours and standby time upto 200 hours. In terms of connectivity this phone features GPRS,EDGE, Bluetooth, 3G, USB, and 3G. The comparing Spice Mi-350n with Micromax A75, Spice phone wins over price and specs especially battery life. This Mi-350n is available in Grey color.

Spice Mi-350n

Features of Spice Mi-350n:

• Android v2.3 Gingerbread OS
• 3.2 MP Primary Camera with auto focus
• 0.3 MP Secondary Camera
• 3.5 inch Capacitive Touchscreen
• 650 MHz Processor
• 2G and 3G Network Support
• Dual SIM (GSM + GSM)
• WiFi and Wifi Tethering
• 170MB internal memory and Expandable memory upto 320GB

Pros and Cons of Spice Mi-350n:

Pros of Spice Mi-350n:

• Very affordable.
• Good build quality
• Good connectivity options

Cons of Spice Mi-350n:

• 3G can be used on only one sim.

Price of Spice Mi-350n:  Spice Mi-350n price in India is ₹7710.

Spice Mi-350n Specification:

• SIM: Dual SIM, GSM + GSM
• Operating Freq: GSM - 900, 1800; UMTS - 2100
• OS: Android v2.3 (Gingerbread)
• Processor:650 MHz
• Dimensions:116*61*12.75mm
• Weight:136 gms
• Battery: 1400 mAh
• Talk Time:Up to 5 hrs
• Stand by Time:Up to 200 hrs
• Primary Camera: Yes, 3.2 Megapixel
• Secondary Camera:Yes, 0.3 Megapixel
• Other Camera Features:Auto Focus
• 3G:Yes
• Wifi:Yes
• Tethering:Wi-fi Hotspot
• GPS Support:Yes, A-GPS with Google Maps
• Bluetooth:Yes
• GPRS:Yes
• EDGE: Yes
• Audio Player: Yes
• Video Player: Yes