Philips Diamond Clean USB Toothbrush

In recent years there has been a boom in electric toothbrushes with rotating head. These models are powered by AA batteries, often disposable. The model DiamondClean Philips, however, uses a USB port to provide a power source standards when traveling.

Equipped with a travel case and a dock in the shape of glass for the bathroom, the Philips DiamondClean has two types of heads that rotate at 31,000 rpm to eliminate 100% of the plate in about 2 minutes. A full battery charge provides autonomy for 3 weeks.

The device also provides 5 modes of vibration to help whiten teeth, the sensitivity of the gums or easy cleaning. In Great Britain is on sale for £ 250, about 286 €

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The French Luxury By MobiFrance - Eiffel Tower Concept Phone

MobiFrance has recently partnered up with Sony Ericsson to develop a concept cell called the French Luxury (FL). The FL is designed to commemorate France’s Independence Day by bearing a strong resemblance to the Eiffel Tower, the most recognizable French landmark.

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Gladiators Bike - Futuristic Jet Bike

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KICHERER SLS Roadster Car Wallpapers 2011

The KICHERER SLS Roadster Supersport GT/R is based on the Mercedes-Benz SLS-Class. For this KICHERER created and mounted a sporty front spoiler, side skirts and a specially hand-made GT front grill. More accents are provided by the small aerodynamic fins that can be mounted on the bonnet and on the wings. A further highlight on the sports car is provided by the three-part 20 inch RS-1 lightweight complete wheels.The classic double-spoke design harmonises perfectly with the equally classic sports car silhouette of this retro-sports car.

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BMW 5 ActiveHybrid 2013

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Arrival of Audi TT

Last year, the introduction of the Audi TT RS to the U.S. market was under serious consideration. To gauge consumer passion for the high-performance car, Audi launched a petition on its Facebook page. After thousands of fans expressed their enthusiasm for the Audi TT RS in just one month, and the American automotive media praised its dynamics, Audi executives concluded the car’s time had come.

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Blackberry launches new Curve in India

NEW DELHI: Research In Motion (RIM) on Tuesday launched the next-generation BlackBerry Curve smartphone in India.

Curve 9360, sporting the QWERTY keyboard for which BlackBerry phones are well-known, runs on BlackBerry 7 operating software. It has a 2.4 inch screen with a resolution of 480 x 360 pixels. However, unlike Bold 9900, the phone's screen doesn't support touch input.

The company hopes that the revamped OS, which features a faster browser and better graphics, will help it take on iPhone and Android devices. RIM said that the new Curve will be available in the market at a price of Rs 19,990.

Curve 9360 comes with an optical trackpad, a 5MP camera and support for up to 32GB micro SD card. The phone also supports NFC (near field communication) technology though currently there is lack of accessories and services that can make use of it.

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Why buy hybrid cars

Saving the environment may be ONE of their motives, but hybrid buyers surely want to make a statement.

Since Hybrid is not so big in India, a hybrid car owner surely gets a second look. 

Rising fuel prices

The fuel prices in India is surely going high and people are surely looking out at other options.

Tax credits

With the Indian government recently announcing that they plan to go soft on the hybrid cars and plans to cut import duties on these vehicles, it might be one of the reason people would in the near future opt for green vehicles.


Hybrids are better for the environment

Cars, trucks and other mobile sources are responsible for almost half of the total air pollution and these hybrids vehicles can surely help to curb the ever increasing pollution level.

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New variant of Jetta in 2nd half of 2011

Introduced in 2008, the company sold around 2,500 units of Jetta in 2010

German auto major Volkswagen would introduce a new variant of its luxury sedan 'Jetta' in the second half of this year, a top company official said today. Introduced in 2008, the company sold around 2,500 units of Jetta in 2010.

Asked if they would replace the existing Jetta, Volkswagen Passenger cars Director and Board member Neeraj Garg told reporters here: "We will finish the existing ones (sales) and get in the new one in the second half of this calendar year." He said they would study the market on the new 'Blue Motion Technology before launching the other models based on it.

Volkswagen recently launched their premium luxury sedan 'Passat' equipped with Blue Motion technology. Garg said blue motion technology offers various features like 'Attention Assist' that detects driver fatigue and emits a warning signal, recommending a break from driving. Garg said they had received bookings for 100 units of Passat from across the country in the last two days alone.

"We will have to see the effectiveness of the Blue Motion Technology on how they (customers) like it.. Then we will try to make it in other models also," he said. He said they would begin delivery of Passat models later this month.

Garg was here to unveil their 71st store in the country "Volkswagen Mount Road". Volkswagen has appointed Chennai based Sundaram Motors as its dealer. This year,they also plan to add two more dealerships in Tamil Nadu, taking the total to eight. On the occasion Garg also introduced the Passat in Tamil Nadu, costing Rs 20.80 lakh (Ex-showroom Chennai). 

Cashing in on the IPL season, Garg unveiled the IPL variant of mid-size sedan Vento with 1.6 litre petrol engine. The vehicle would have plush leatherette, IPL decals, specially crafted doorsill garnish with an IPL Logo and cricket kit as a gift for buyers.

In 2010-2011 fiscal Volkswagen sold 51,608 units. Currently, Volkswagen retails Passat, Jetta, Vento, hatchback Polo, premium SUV Touareg, Beetle in India.It sold 8,095 units in March 2011 as against 987 units sold in the same period of the previous year.
Source: zigwheels.com

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Red Bull Speed Street Event Delhi 2011

With the Formula One coming to India, Red Bull has organized their Speed Street Event where contestants can win Red Bull merchandise and tickets to the 2011 Indian Grand Prix

The stage is set. The countdown has begun. With just a little over a month to go for the first ever Formula One on Indian soil, the action in the country is getting bigger and better by the day.

Red Bull has organized an event, Red Bull Speed Street Event on first of October. By answering a simple question, contestants can win Red Bull merchandise and stand even Formula One Indian GP tickets to be held 30th October this year. Contestants would be taken behind the scenes of Red Bull Speed Street Delhi 2011 event.

Contestants have to click on the link below, answer the question and fill in their details for participating.

http://www.rbspeedstreet.zigwheels.com/

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New Hyundai EON : Exclusive Feature!

First instance of action in the cut throat low end entry level car segment is almost a revolution with Hyundai throwing style, substance, space, performance and fuel efficiency to take on the Alto league. Adil Jal Darukhanawala gets behind the wheel of the stunning Eon which he reckons is the modern day 21st century 800!

It is close to 14 years to the day when Hyundai opened its innings in India with a tall boy smallie to present not just its first car in the India market but also to present the first major challenge to Maruti Suzuki’s domination of the peoples’ car segment. Both Hyundai and Santro were unknown names in the Indian market but with some nifty marketing backed by sound engineering and design, the quirkily styled Santro helped establish the product and the brand in the minds of the Indian motorist.

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