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Paramount’s interactive family ride inspired by Scooby-Doo
VIRGINIA: This is news that will cement the strong synergy that exists between the theme park and television characters.
Paramount’s Kings Dominion in the US has built the first interactive family ride in the theme park’s history Scooby-Doo! and the Haunted Mansion.
An official release informs that the new adventure ride is based on the Hanna-Barbera character Scooby-Doo. The dog has earned the distinction of being the longest-running cartoon on television. The mystery-solving Great Dane also starred in more than 310 animated episodes and a live action movie. In India, viewers can catch the doggie in action on Cartoon Network.
Coming back to the theme park attraction, guests will join Scooby-Doo and the entire Mystery, Inc gang of Shaggy, Fred, Daphne and Velma on the case to explain the mysterious activity of a green ghost haunting a Victorian Mansion. The new attraction will open next year.
The animated adventure ride will begin with guests boarding their very own replica Mini-Mystery Machine that travels through ghastly graveyards, creepy corridors, and down into dingy dungeons.
While winding through the mansion, riders will be equipped with Fright Light ghost blasters to zap ghosts and collect points. Points will be tallied at the end of the experience to see who has the best ghost-zapping ability. Paramount is a subsidiary of Viacom.
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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.
