Brands
Brands woo Mumbai voters with offers
MUMBAI: Political parties may have succeeded in getting Mumbaikars to step out and cast their vote but brands are taking a step further in wooing all those who fulfilled their duty on voting day. Here’s looking at what’s on offer for inked customers:
Vote today, party tomorrow
Today being a dry day, DDB Mudra Max, which has been running an interesting initiative titled ‘Operation Black Dot’ for the last few months, is hosting what it calls a ‘voters’ party’ tomorrow for first-time voters at one of the suburban outlets of Hard Rock Café. While Myra Wines is serving a complimentary glass of wine at restaurants such as The Table, Salt Water Café and Smoke House Deli in SoBo. Blue Frog is offering free entry tomorrow. The pub has also asked those who voted to take selfies with a pint of GBC beer and post them on their social pages. The first 25 to do so will be getting the second pint free.
Food for vote
Just flash your inked finger and avail some cool offers at places like Sun-N-Sand, Sahara Star, Dominos, KFC, Ice Cream Works, Le 15 Patisserie, Bistro Café, Ramada Goa Portuguesa, 6th Street Yogurt, Cream Centre, Grain & Bagel Café, Debonairs Pizza, Spaghetti Kitchen, Bombay Blue, Noodle Bar, Copper Chimney and The Little Door.
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Go shop
The likes of Spykar, bYSI and It’s our Studio are offering discounts on apparel and other products.
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Pamper your hair
Lakme Salon is offering a 50 per cent discount at all outlets across the city while Trinity Salon is offering free haircuts to those who come flaunting their ‘Kaala Teeka’. Taj salons across Taj properties have come up with cool offers as well.
While brands took the initiative to ensure good voter turnout, seems like Mumbaikars were not wooed enough to go and vote.
Brands
Hyundai Venue crosses 1 lakh bookings, adds HX8 Diesel AT variant
New top-spec automatic diesel trim brings ventilated seats, OTA updates and paddle shifters.
MUMBAI: Hyundai Venue just hit the jackpot and upgraded the prize because when you cross 1 lakh bookings, you don’t just celebrate, you throw in paddle shifters and ventilated seats for the ride. Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) announced that the all-new Hyundai Venue has achieved 1 lakh bookings, cementing its strong position in the compact SUV segment. To mark the milestone and further enhance customer choice, the company introduced the new HX8 Diesel Automatic (AT) variant.
The HX8 Diesel AT is powered by the proven U2 1.5L CRDi diesel engine paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. It adds a host of premium comfort, safety and convenience features, including:
- Ventilated front seats
- Dual-tone leatherette seats with VENUE branding
- Electric 4-way driver seat adjust
- Controller Over-the-Air (OTA) updates
- Hyundai Bluelink connected car technology
- Electric parking brake with auto hold
- Rear disc brakes
- Ambient lighting on crash pad and central console
- Drive mode select (Eco, Normal, Sport)
- Traction control modes (Sand, Mud, Snow)
- Paddle shifters
HMIL, managing director & CEO Tarun Garg said, “We are delighted that the new Hyundai Venue has crossed 1 lakh bookings, reaffirming the strong trust Indian customers place in our brand. The introduction of the new HX8 Diesel Automatic variant further strengthens the Venue lineup, offering customers the perfect blend of diesel efficiency, torque-rich performance and effortless convenience.”
Backed by Hyundai’s extensive sales and service network, the Venue continues to appeal to buyers seeking a feature-rich, comfortable and future-ready compact SUV. The new variant reinforces HMIL’s focus on delivering advanced technology, safety, comfort and value while adapting to evolving customer preferences.
In a segment where bookings are the real horsepower, Hyundai isn’t just counting milestones, it’s handing drivers an automatic upgrade that makes every journey feel like the victory lap.
