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John Abraham is Samsung Mobile’s brand ambassador
MUMBAI: Technology firm Samsung has launched its new, sporty bar type colour phone the SGH C210 in the Indian market. The company states that the SGH –C210 is the lightest bar type phone in its category.
It has some useful power packed features like 65K UFB LCD Colour Screen, Java, Wap, GPRS for internet connectivity, MMS messaging capabilities and a 1000 phonebook and a 200 SMS memory.
Bollywood star John Abraham will be this phone’s brand ambassador. The director of Samsung’s Telecom division HC Ryu says, “We welcome John as Brand ambassador for Samsung Mobiles. John is trendy and cool and his youthful appeal will be leveraged to bring out the style and functional superiority of Samsung Mobiles.”
Abraham says, “I am happy to be associated with Samsung Mobiles. Samsung phones are sporty and cool and that’s probably why you see the younger generation using Samsung phones. For me, form follows function and I’m happy to say that the Samsung SGH C-210 is functionally as cool as it looks”.
Ryu adds, “The classic colours, functional simplicity and superior ergonomics of the SGH C 210 make it a truly superior communication solution.” The SGH C210 too has been customised to better meet the needs of Indian consumers.
This phone supports seven regional Indian language menus including Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Bengali, Punjabi, Gujarati and Kannada. The C210’s embedded emoticon box lets the user to express himself / herself with dozens of expressive symbols while messaging.
Samsung,is aiming to fuel its growth in the Indian mobile market through new feature rich handset introductions, strategic operator tie ups as well as by enhancing its penetration in the Indian market. In the first half of this year itself, Samsung has introduced 14 new advanced, innovative colour phones in the Indian market. Last month, Samsung India gave a boost to its mobile distribution network by appointing the Bangalore based, United Telelinks as its national distributor for mobile phones in the country.
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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.
