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Maxx Mobile launches two Android smartphones for Indian market
Indian mobile phone manufacturer Maxx Mobile has launched its AX9Z Race, that has a 5.3-inch display and AX8 Race, with a 5-inch display. The AX9Z Race has been priced at Rs. 16,666 but can be purchased at Rs. 11,458 and the AX8 Race has been...
Airport fees in India to be reduced
The Indian government is looking to reduce the airport fees at smaller airports in the country. This move will be taken by the government in order to boost the domestic aviation industry.
It now became mandatory for the Indian carriers...
Toyota to launch more small cars and SUVs in India
Auto giant Toyota said that it will consider launching more small cars and compact SUVs in the Indian market. The company is now looking to make a foothold in these fast-growing segments of the car industry in India.
However, the company stated...
Petrol vehicles demand increases due to narrowing fuel price gap
Contrary to the trend in 2012, the demand for petrol cars is steadily rising. In recent times, the cost of diesel has constantly risen and the price of petrol has constantly fallen. This has reduced the price gap between diesel and petrol and...
General Motors announces hike by 1.5 percent from June 2013
Auto giant General Motors India Private Limited has announced that it will hike the prices of its vehicles from the first week of June 2013. The company said that it will hike the prices of its entire range by up to Rs. 10,000.
General Motors...
Demand for Maruti Suzuki Dzire outpaces Swift
The Swift and the Dzire are two models from the auto giant Maruti Suzuki that helped the company to achieve new records in terms of sales. There were reports earlier that the Dzire was launched as an offshoot to the Swift model.
However, recent...
Air India to charge for middle row seats also
It was reported recently that Air India has begun charging for choice of seats. Now the airline has also started charging for the middle row seats, despite the fact that the civil aviation ministry wants to limit the number of preferential seats.
Air...
MTS launches dual-SIM phone for Indian market
Telecom company MTS, brand under the Sistema Shyam Teleservices Ltd launched its dual-SIM phone on May 20, 2013. The recent launch is an initiative for the customers in Kolkata and West Bengal circle. The phone was launched with the help of...
China hit by ‘Lipstick effect’ due to slowdown in economy
When the overall economy slows down, people start buying inexpensive lipsticks or make up in order to make themselves feel good. Such a phenomenon is also known as the ‘lipstick’ affect. When they cannot afford expensive items, people are...
Air India demands compensation for 787s not meeting 20% fuel savings
After the Boeing Dreamliner controversy, Indian carrier is seeking compensation from Boeing for its Dreamliners not meeting the 20 percent fuel efficiency claims, as the airline could achieve only a bit more than 17 percent fuel economy by its...