Nissan to begin export of 'Sunny' from March

Chennai: Japanese automaker Nissan would begin exports of its latest sedan 'Sunny' in March, a top company official said today.

After foraying into Indian market through its completely-built units SUV X-Trail and Teana, Nissan in 2005 inked an agreement with France-automaker Renault to set up a manufacturing unit at an investment of Rs 4,500 crore spread over a period of seven years.

TVS launches the 2012 Star City edition

TVS launched its 2012 edition of the Star City. The new Star City has dual tone body colours with six new colour combinations and a new headlamp design. TVS has also added clear lens indicators to the package. Available with a five-year warranty, TVS has priced the base version of Star City at Rs 38,650 ex-showroom Delhi.

The Star City's 110cc engine has continuous variable timing ignition (CVTi) which enables it to achieve an ARAI certified mileage of 83.9kmpl. TVS has also kitted the bike with an econometer which helps the rider to ride in the correct economy zone.

Pillow talk 'as important as sex'

London: Men, please note -- pillow talk after a passionate night does matter to ladies. In fact, it's as important for a healthy relationship as sex, says a study.

Researchers at the University of Michigan have carried out the study and found that women whose partners nod off to sleep after being intimate are actually left feeling insecure and wanting attention.

Bajaj Auto launches 'Duke 200' at Rs 1.18 lakh

New Delhi: The country's second largest two-wheeler maker Bajaj Auto today launched a sports bike 'Duke 200' from its Austrian associate firm KTM's portfolio at an introductory price of Rs 1.18 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

"The launch of 'Duke' is one of the many steps in our association with KTM over the last five years. Between Bajaj Pulsar and KTM 'Duke' we intend to further strengthen our position in sports motorcycle segment in India," Bajaj Auto Managing Director Rajiv Bajaj told reporters here.

First drive: 2012 Mercedes ML350CDI 4Matic

Hochgurgl sounds more like a throat rinse but the small ski resort north of Innsbruck isn't a place you'd rinse out of your system easily. Perched on my balcony at the Top Hotel overlooking the amazing landscape I can't help but admire how Europeans make every effort to improve their life and lifestyle.

The thought sprang up when I caught sight of dozens of snow machines littered across the slopes blowing snow onto the ground so that the skiing season in these parts could continue unaffected by the late onset of winter.

'Get back on board, damn it!' T-shirts a hit

Rome: A coast guard officer's 'Get back on board damn it!' order to the fleeing captain of the capsized Costa Concordia liner is being printed on T-shirts by a company hoping to inspire Italians to rescue their country from economic crisis.

Italians have made a hero of coast guard officer Gregorio De Falco for his angry exchange with skipper Francesco Schettino - who has been blamed for the accident and is now under house arrest accused of manslaughter, causing a shipwreck and abandoning ship.

Auto cos rev up efforts to tap customers on social sites

New Delhi: As use of social media spreads like wild fire, automobile companies are cashing in on the opportunity to tap younger customers and are more than doubling their spending to market products through sites like Facebook and Twitter.

Maruti Suzuki India, Hyundai Motor India Ltd and Tata Motors, the top three volumes player in the Indian automobile market, are leaving no stones unturned to tap the potential of social media which they consider very important for future.

Overdrive: Merc AMG takes over Buddh Int Circuit

Mercedes has launched its AMG driving academy at the Buddh International Circuit in Noida.

Nissan increase prices of Sunny and Micra

Nissan India has hiked the prices of its Micra and Sunny models starting from January 20, 2012. Depending on the model, the hike goes upto 2.09 per cent.

While prices of all the three variants of the Micra petrol are up by Rs 3000, the diesel variants will now cost an additional Rs 20,000.

Govt downplaying the tuberculosis threat?

Mumbai: The Maharashtra government has labelled a hospital's claims of a fatal tuberculosis strain as premature. The question is whether the government is downplaying the disease.

1,000 Indians die of tuberculosis every day and 20 per cent of the total TB deaths in the world take place in the country. The picture seems to be getting darker with reports that show 12 cases of the killer, totally drug resistant TB. But the government has been downplaying the danger.