AirAsia Domestic Flight Tickets For Rs. 99, International For Rs. 444: Details Here

AirAsia on Sunday announced a discount sale, offering passengers one-way base fares at Rs. 99 for a domestic journey across its Indian JV airline network and Rs. 444 for international flights under a limited-period offer.

However, the travel period under the offer, for which the bookings commence Sunday night, will be between May next year and January 2019, the airline said in a statement on Sunday. "Enjoy (base) fares from as low as Rs. 99 to domestic destinations and (base) fares of Rs. 444 for international destinations," it said in a press release. "With base fares from as low as Rs.99 for travel next year, you can make use of this promo...We hope the partnerships that we have got into for this promotion will enable you to plan your holiday better," AirAsia India managing director and chief executive officer Amar Abrol was quoted as saying in the release. AirAsia India is a 51:49 joint venture between Tata Sons and AirAsia.

Seven Things You Must Know About the AirAsia Offer Of Flight Tickets

1) AirAsia offers passengers one-way base fare at Rs.  99 for a domestic journey across its Indian JV airline network and Rs. 444.

2) However, the travel period under the offer, for which the bookings commence Sunday night, will be between May next year and January 2019, according to the airline.

3) The customers planning an international trip to Johor Bahru from Kolkata; AirAsia Berhad will be offering zero base for seats in this segment, it said adding guests will only need to pay taxes for their flight. Significantly, a major chunk of the airfares comprises fuel surcharge, airport fee, taxes and other charges.

4) The tickets under the sale offer will remain open for bookings from 9.30 pm Sunday to November 19, and the booking can be made through the airline's website and the mobile app only, AirAsia India said.

5) The discounted ticket sale offers cover domestic destinations operated by AirAsia India such Bengaluru, Kochi, Hyderabad, Ranchi, Bhubaneswar, Kolkata, New Delhi, Goa, among others, it said.

6) AirAsia's sale offer is meant for flights to Kuala Lumpur from Tiruchirappalli, Kochi, Delhi, Bhubaneswar, Jaipur and to Bali from Mumbai & Kolkata, Bangkok from Jaipur, Kolkata, Kochi, Chennai and Bengaluru, the statement said.

7) The offer can also be availed for flights connected by AirAsia Berhad, AirAsia X Berhad, Indonesia AirAsia X, Indonesia AirAsia and Thai AirAsia, according to the statement.

Source with thanks: NDTV

Nissan announces U.S. pricing for 2018 NV Cargo van and NV Passenger van

Nissan today announced U.S. pricing for the 2018 Nissan NV Cargo van and 2018 Nissan NV Passenger van. Both models are available now at select Nissan Commercial Vehicle dealers nationwide. The NV Cargo has a starting MSRP of $28,7303 (NV 1500 Cargo Standard Roof S with 4.0-liter V6). The NV Cargo is the only available High Roof model in the segment4 with rugged body-on-frame construction.

The NV 3500 Passenger S (with 4.0-liter V6) has a starting MSRP of $35,0503.

For 2018, both the NV Cargo and NV Passenger are available with a 375-horsepower 5.6-liter Endurance®V8 gasoline engine with a heavy-duty 7-speed automatic transmission – providing best-in-class1horsepower and torque. Both models are also offered with a fuel-efficient 261-horsepower 4.0-liter V6 with 5-speed automatic transmission.

Enhancements for 2018 include standard RearView Monitor, along with standard 5.0-inch color display audio, Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, Streaming Audio via Bluetooth®, Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant and USB connection port for iPod interface and other compatible devices, for all models and grades.

All 2018 NV Cargo and NV Passenger models come with America's Best Commercial Van Warranty2 – featuring bumper-to-bumper coverage of 5 years/100,000 miles, whichever comes first.

2018 Nissan NV Cargo

The highly innovative Nissan NV Cargo is available in three models: NV1500, NV2500 HD and NV3500 HD, and in two roof configurations – Standard Roof and High Roof. Powering the rear-wheel drive Nissan NV Cargo is a choice of two powerful yet fuel-efficient engines – a 4.0-liter V6 and 5.6-liter V8.

For the 2018 model year, all NV Cargo grades come equipped with standard RearView Monitor, 5.0-inch colour display audio, Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, Streaming Audio via Bluetooth, Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant and USB connection port for iPod interface and other compatible devices. In addition, the previous Power Package option content – power windows with driver's side one-touch down, power door locks with central locking, auto door lock function, Remote Keyless Entry – is now standard on S grade.

2018 Nissan NV Passenger

The 2018 4-row/12-passenger Nissan NV3500 HD Passenger van is ideal for both personal and fleet use. It features flexible seating configurations, roof-mounted curtain supplemental air bags with rollover sensors for side-impact and rollover head protection for all outboard passengers, and standard headrests and integrated seat belts for all rear seating positions.

Enhancements for the 2018 model year include:

• RearView Monitor now standard
• 5.0-inch colour display audio, Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, Streaming Audio via Bluetooth®, Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant and USB connection port for iPod interface and other compatible devices now standard on all models
• The previous Power Package option content – power windows with driver's side one-touch down, power door locks with central locking, auto door lock function, Remote Keyless Entry and cruise control with steering wheel controls – is now standard on S grade

Source: Nissan

Delhi still in the grip of smog

Nissan’s future generation ProPILOT technology – available for real-world use from 2020

Source: Nissan

Who cares for the city, the National Capital, Delhi?

Sunday Pioneer:
Who cares for the city, the National Capital, Delhi? Pollution has crossed the limits all over, but politicians are busy in the blame game.
B S Vohra
Environmentalist

Audi starts fourth quarter with sales growth

The Four Rings achieved a successful start to the fourth quarter. AUDI AG sold around 158,750 premium automobiles worldwide in October, up 5.3 percent year-on-year. Among the core regions, deliveries grew in North America (+10.2%) and China (+14.5%) last month; sales in Europe were down 1.6 percent year-on-year. Since the return to growth in June, Audi managed to reduce consistently the cumulative year-on-year decline in sales month by month; around 1,539,500 deliveries worldwide since January are still 1.3 percent below the 2016 figure.

“After our good start to the fourth quarter, we intend to sustain this trend over the next few months despite continuing challenging conditions,” says Bram Schot, Board Member for Sales and Marketing at AUDI AG. “Our model initiative is laying the foundation for our future success. Following the Audi A8, the new Audi A7 has lifted sportiness and aesthetic design to a new level in the luxury class. Even before its market introduction, this unique product concept has caused a sensation and has been well received by our customers.”

In mid-October, Audi unveiled its new four-door full-size coupé at its headquarters in Ingolstadt. The new Audi A7 (combined fuel consumption in l/100 km: 7.2 – 6.8 (32.7 – 34.6 US mpg), combined CO2 emissions in g/km: 163 – 154 (262.3 – 247.8 g/mi)*) with its dynamic and progressive design language is primarily aimed at trend-conscious, design- and technology-oriented customers. In March 2018, the model will go on sale at the first dealers in Europe.

On the home continent of the Four Rings, the Audi Q2 once again remained a firm favorite last month. Around 6,600 European customers picked up their keys for the city SUV in October. Across all models, Spain and Italy, in particular, created a great deal of momentum: On the Iberian Peninsula and the Canary Islands, 4,393 customers boosted October sales by 10.5 percent year-on-year. Deliveries in Italy increased by 23.4 percent to 5,993 cars

sold. By contrast, the market development in the UK negatively impacted European business last month, with sales down 5.5 percent on the 2016 figure. Being down 0.6 percent over the course of the year, UK sales are, however, coming in almost on a par with the prior-year level and well above the declining overall market. 5,374 customers bought an Audi in France, a year-on-year fall of 8.5 percent. In Europe as a whole, the company delivered around 68,450 units in October (-1.6%). This is equivalent to a cumulative increase of 0.5 percent compared with 2016 when Audi set a new record-breaking sales figure in the European market.

In China, 53,828 automobiles sold set the best October sales month in Audi history. In addition, the Chinese market achieved its highest growth to date this year with sales up 14.5 percent. The Audi dealers in China saw high demand particularly for the long-wheelbase version of the Audi A4. Since January the Ingolstadt-based automaker sold 472,498 automobiles in China, with the cumulative decline in sales reduced to 3.0 percent. In mid-November, Audi will be celebrating the China premiere of the Audi S4 at the Guangzhou International Motor Show (combined fuel consumption in l/100 km: 7.5 – 7.3 (31.4 – 32.2 US mpg); combined CO2 emissions in g/km: 170 – 166 (273.6 – 267.2 g/mi)*). From spring 2018, the dynamic S model will augment the portfolio of the Four Rings in the Middle Kingdom.

North America once again proved an important growth engine in the past month, with Audi setting a new record-breaking figure of around 23,800 automobiles sold in the region. In the United States, the company set its 82nd record-breaking month in a row (+9.6% to 19,425 cars). Canada once more achieved double-digit growth (+11.3 to 3,063 cars). The SUV trend maintained its momentum in both countries. Since the start of the year, half of U.S. customers opted for a Q family model. One in four vehicles delivered in the neighboring country was an Audi Q5 in the period January through October.

Source: Audi

3 NIGHTS IN BALI – Free draw for all EFWA2017 ticket purchasers

One of their newest sponsor – Bali Eco Stay – has stepped in to offer a fabulous prize draw for those attending Eco Fashion Week Australia Nov. 23-27, 2017, and they couldn’t be more excited the details with you.

The Prize – 3 nights at Bali Eco Stay in the heart of Bali in an open-air, over water jungle bungalow surrounded by nature – total prize value $1058. This bungalow features 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and can provide accommodation for up to 4 people. The lucky winner can choose to bring up to 3 friends/family members. Airfare and ground transportation not included.

Who can enter – Everyone who purchases a ticket to come to EFWA from Nov. 23-27, 2017 are eligible. You may enter once for each night you purchase a ticket. The more nights you come, the better chance you have to win.

How to Enter – There will be a sealed boxed in the entry. After showing your purchased ticket, please place your business card (or substitute) in the box.

About The Resort – Bali Eco Stay offers a green sanctuary in the heart of Bali where travellers reconnect with nature, discover pure food and immerse themselves in tropical food forests, traditional Balinese culture and jungle life. Enjoy relaxing while surrounded by nature in your open-air, over-water bungalow. Feast on authentic Balinese home cooking prepared with love and respect for nature using organically grown food. And explore all our unique area has to offer – lounge in freshwater rock pools, learn traditional crafts with our Kakek (grandfather) and explored untouched landscapes and village either by foot, bike or scooter. Check out their website at www.baliecostay.com

Conditions – Booking is subject to availability (not available July – August, and Nov 15 – Jan 15).

Draw Date – The winner of this amazing prize will be drawn on our final day – Monday, November 27th – just before the final 2 runway shows. All entries for tickets for that day’s shows must be placed in the box no later than 8:45.

About Bali Eco Stay

Australians Cath and John Blundstone, with their Balinese family Mini and Agung, joined forces to create Bali Eco Stay. Their vision was to design the property as a working model of sustainability, and a beautiful place where rice paddies meet the jungle. Bali Eco Stay, a mountain resort offering nourishment for all your senses within a natural setting of food forests, rice fields and towering mountains reaching as far as the eye can see.

What distinguishes Bali Eco Stay from the rest is that it will not be found along the well-beaten tourist trails of Bali. Its remote location provides a unique opportunity for travellers seeking something different and off the beaten track to experience another side of Bali – the Bali from 40 years ago with its untouched pristine landscapes and charming villages steeped in profound local customs.

Source: Eco Fashion Week

Tata Motors Group global wholesales at 1,03,761 in October 2017

The Tata Motors Group global wholesales in October 2017, including Jaguar Land Rover, were at 1,03,761 nos., higher by 2.7%, over October 2016.

Global wholesales of all Tata Motors’ commercial vehicles and Tata Daewoo range in October 2017 were at 37,400 nos., higher by 1.3%, over October 2016.

Global wholesales of all passenger vehicles in October 2017 were at 66,361 nos., higher by 3.5%, compared to October 2016.

Global wholesales for Jaguar Land Rover were 49,757 vehicles (*JLR number for October 17 includes CJLR volumes of 6,880 units). Jaguar wholesales for the month were 13,295 vehicles, while Land Rover wholesales for the month were 36,462 vehicles.

*CJLR – It is a JV between JLR and Chery Automobiles and is an unconsolidated subsidiary of JLR

Source: Tata Motors

Dock and Run: Samsung DeX Offers New Opportunities for Business and Entertainment

The ability to see something on a different scale often offers a new perspective. Launched with the Galaxy S8 and S8+ and now available with the Galaxy Note8, Samsung DeX* lets users use their smartphone like a desktop by providing a seamless, mobile to desktop transition. Now, users have the opportunity to enjoy the best of both worlds in an ever-expanding ecosystem of partnerships, opening up new possibilities for coding, entertainment, and productivity.

Out and about with Linux on Galaxy

At last, developers themselves are able to experience a truly mobile development environment.

Linux on Galaxy, an app demonstrated during SDC 2017 in San Francisco, is designed to free developers from their desks by providing a Linux OS environment for their Galaxy smartphone: anywhere, anytime, on-the-move. Smartphones with Linux on Galaxy are capable of having multiple operating systems running at the same time, so developers have the ability to work with their Linux-based distributions of choice on their mobile device, without restrictions. As well as using the Android OS, they can open the app to run any software they require in a Linux OS environment, giving developers the flexibility to choose.

What’s more, Linux on Galaxy is DeX-enabled, meaning that developers can seamlessly move from smartphone to desktop whenever they want to work on a larger screen with a keyboard and mouse.** Currently, in its trial stage, Linux on Galaxy is already causing a buzz amongst developers.

Even More Entertainment

Samsung DeX complements the conventional mobile experience. In the world of entertainment, Samsung DeX now offers support for even more mobile games and video streaming services, so users can watch the action come to life on a larger screen.

Samsung’s partnerships with major video game developers such as Super Evil Megacorp’s Vainglory, Game Insight’s Survival Arena, Eric Froemling’s BombSquad and Netmarble’s Lineage 2 Revolution present popular mobile games on the immersive desktop setting through the Samsung Game Launcher app, with a keyboard and mouse for easier gameplay. This allows players to move from mobile to desktop, and back again, without disrupting their gaming experience. In addition, new titles – including Lineage 2 Revolution and Nexon’s AxE – are beginning to support Vulkan API in increasing numbers. The upcoming “mobile title” Square Enix FINAL FANTASY XV POCKET EDITION has been optimized for both Vulkan and DeX, pushing the boundaries of mobile gaming.

With Twitch, users of the video streaming service are provided with a better multitasking experience and can resize the window and play video while running other apps via Samsung DeX.

Powering Productivity

The service doesn’t just enhance mobile entertainment– it also heightens user productivity. Samsung DeX transforms the docked Samsung smartphone into a desktop-like workstation, increasing output for professionals on-the-go.

Users can enjoy an improved email experience—with email clients such as Samsung Email, Samsung Focus, Nine Email and MS Outlook—via an optimized interface with a desktop-like, three-column layout, flexible split view and multi composer.

Likewise, Samsung DeX enables a better collaboration with video conferencing from even more services such as Zoom, BlueJeans, and GoToMeeting. Video conferencing has been made simpler with a seamless docking-undocking experience, support for screen and document sharing, and multitasking capabilities that allow the user to stay on the call while taking notes or sending an email.

With the Galaxy Note8, the new All Apps user interface offers users a full view of up to 36 of their mobile apps at once, which is an increase from the previous view of 25 apps. The enhanced UI makes app access and search more convenient, allowing users to identify and utilize apps faster.

As Samsung continues to expand its partner ecosystem with third-party developers and strives to broaden the use of Linux on its smartphone, the service’s ecosystem will continue to grow organically, offering a wider range of Samsung DeX-optimized apps, features and experiences for Galaxy users across business and entertainment.

Source: Samsung

Fans name Nissan Skyline GT-R R32 the top Nissan NISMO race car of all time

YOKOHAMA, Japan – The fans have spoken, and the Nissan Skyline GT-R R32 has taken the victory in the #NISMOtop20 competition.

The car beat out three notable GT-R machines: the Bathurst 12 Hour, Blancpain GT Series and GT300 championship-winning Nissan GT-R NISMO GT3; the 2003 JGTC championship-winning Nissan Skyline GT-R R34; and the Super GT 2014/15 championship-winning Nissan GT-R NISMO GT500.

Ultimately, it was the R32's racing pedigree and cult-favorite status that catapulted it to the top.

In production for just five years, the Skyline GT-R R32 earned top honors in championships and prestigious races on three different continents. In Europe, the R32 took the overall victory in the Spa 24 in 1991. And it won the Australian Touring Car Championship for the first time in 1991 – followed up with another championship in 1992, taking Bathurst 1000 victories both years.

However, it was in Japanese touring cars where the R32 saw arguably its biggest successes. The Nissan Skyline GT-R R32 scored the victory in every Japanese Touring Car Championship race during the 1990, 1991, 1992 and 1993 seasons, earning championships for the Hashemi and Impul teams along the way.

In addition to its racing repertoire, the R32's status as a fan favorite was cemented with its inclusion in the Gran Turismo video game series.

An enduring and endlessly popular option for gamers everywhere and a racing champion, the Nissan Skyline GT-R R32 proved its prowess on the track, on the screen, and in the #NISMOtop20 competition to be named the greatest Nissan NISMO race car of all time.

Source: Nissan