Brands
Ayushmann Khurrana is new face of Tecno Mobile
NEW DELHI: Smartphone maker Tecno has roped in actor Ayushmann Khurrana as its brand ambassador for the current calendar. With this partnership, Tecno hopes to drive visibility for its brand philosophy ‘Stop at Nothing’ and bolster its position among smartphone users.
Khurrana said, “As an actor, I understand the importance of perfection and giving the best to our audiences. Tecno has established itself as one of the leading smartphone brand in India with its consistency towards delivering excellent products with stylish designs and innovative features at the most competitive price. Associating with such a brand that stops at nothing to provide a great smartphone experience to its consumers is quite thrilling.”
Tecno Mobile India CEO Arijeet Talapatra, “Tecno is known for its ‘ahead of the curve’ approach and a product philosophy that believes in introducing segment-first features to create greater accessibility for our consumers in the mid-budget category of new Bharat. In this journey, we felt that 'Ayushmann the personality', upholds our values the strongest. He epitomises our intent to be uncompromising in our efforts to empower Indian citizens with feature-rich smartphones. I strongly believe this association will enable us to reach out to a wider base of consumers and further consolidate our position as a leading smartphone player in the segment.”
The association with the Andhadhun star complements the company’s initiative to push the envelope of technology democratisation with innovative, new-age smartphones at aggressive price points. Khurrana will be seen spearheading the new Tecno Spark 7 campaign across Spark, Pova, Camon smartphone series.
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.
