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Former BBC DG Dyke could head Endemol
MUMBAI: Former BBC director-general Greg Dyke is believed to have been approached to head The Netherlands-based Endemol, which owns 500 different TV formats including Big Brother. Endemol is planning a ?1.75 billion flotation later this year.
While Dyke has refused to speak, a report in Sunday Telegraph indicates that Dyke is talking with Endemol’s Spanish owner, telecom giant Telefonica. Endemol is planning a listing on the London Stock Exchange. Telefonica is looking to offload the firm on to the stock market by early 2006. Dyke is already a multi-millionaire through his sale of LWT in the 1990s. If he joins he will get equity stake in Endemol.
Another report in The Guardian states that Dyke has made no secret of his desire for another big job. Dyke has not had a full-time job since the Lord Hutton report forced him to resign from the BBC. Endemol founder John de Mol, worth an estimated at ?1.2 billion, left the firm last year. He was replaced by Joaquim Agut Bonsfills, a former chief executive of General Electric in Europe.
Brands
Hyundai Motor India rolls out nationwide AC check-up camp from April 10
Limited-period service drive offers discounts, free checks to beat summer heat
GURUGRAM: Hyundai Motor India Limited has announced a nationwide AC check-up camp, rolling out from April 10 to April 18, as temperatures climb and car cabins begin to feel the heat.
The initiative is designed to keep vehicles cool and customers comfortable, offering a mix of free inspections, discounted services and value-added benefits across Hyundai’s extensive service network in India.
As part of the limited-period campaign, customers can avail a complimentary 30-point vehicle check-up along with a free dry wash. The company is also offering a 15 per cent discount on AC servicing, including gas refills, and similar savings on wheel alignment and balancing. Key AC components such as compressors, condensers and cooling coils will be available at a 10 per cent discount, while value-added services like AC disinfectant treatments and plastic restoration also come with reduced pricing.
The camp will be hosted across authorised Hyundai workshops nationwide, allowing customers easy access to trained technicians, genuine parts and diagnostic support without the usual hassle.
Speaking on the initiative, Hyundai Motor India Limited national service head Nilesh Shah said, “At HMIL, customer satisfaction and convenience remain at the core of our service philosophy. With the onset of summer, we are pleased to introduce our nationwide AC check-up camp to ensure that our customers enjoy a comfortable and hassle-free driving experience. This initiative reflects our commitment to delivering proactive care and enhancing vehicle performance through our strong service network across India.”
With mercury levels on the rise, Hyundai’s timely service push aims to ensure drivers stay cool behind the wheel while also nudging them towards preventive maintenance, a small check today that could save a larger repair tomorrow.
