Brands
Timex launches “iConnect Calling” with Aashim Gulati as the brand face
Mumbai: Timex global brand in watchmaking, is excited to launch its newest creation, the iConnect Calling smartwatch range, further diversifying its smartwatches line up that effortlessly combines style and functionality. iConnect Calling allows users to answer calls from their wrist and keeps a detailed record of important health data, making it a perfect blend of fashion and fitness.
Actor Aashim Gulati, known for his fitness, timeliness and signature fashion style is the face of the latest collection and resonates perfectly with what the collection has to offer.
Commencing at an enticing price, the watch is available online and offline across 8 SKU’s and equipped with features such as smart notifications, a full-color touch screen display, activity tracking, water resistance and more. Enabling multi-day battery life, one full charge lasts for 7 days on normal usage.
iConnect Calling Fact Sheet-
Bluetooth calling
changeable watch face – more than 100+ watch faces available on the app cloud
100+ sports modes to measure key data (heart Rate, Blood pressure, sleep Tracker)
AI Voice for intelligent dialogue and QnA
8 SKU’s
240*284 screen resolution
TFT screen provides a crystal-clear image that is viewable even in bright sunlight
4 Games
The new range also has more than 100 sports modes to measure every vitals, be it heart rate or calories burned with the feasibility of saving data on the Timex Fit 2.0 app. Every watch comes with a one-click AI VOICE interconnection to be paired with a mobile phone voice assistant for intelligent interaction and instant question and answer. Available in contemporary colours such as rose gold, gun-metal blue and many more. The latest collection features easily detachable straps for added convenience
Speaking on announcement, Timex India managing director Deepak Chhabra said, “We are very excited about our latest iConnect Calling smart watch range. In recent years, watches are no longer seen as a mere timekeeping device but also a distinctive fashionable accessory with functionality. We are thrilled to have Aashim Gulati as the face for our new range as he reflects the perfect combination of fashion and fitness. His impressive work has earned him widespread recognition, particularly among the youth, who constitute our target consumers. We know we’ve made a ‘smart’ choice’.”
Online availability: https://shop.timexindia.com/collections/men-smartwatches
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.
