Fortuner 2012 Price in India

Toyota Fortuner 2012 is powered by 3.0 liter turbo-diesel engine which delivers peak power of 171 PS @ 3600 rpm and peak torque of 343 NM at 3400 rpm.

Google Wallet Hacked Again

That's twice in two days. Yesterday, security firm Zvelo discovered a potential exploit against rooted phones. Today, tech blog TheSmartphoneChamp discovered how to accomplish the same feat on non-rooted phones.While yesterday's exploit required you to crack encrypted files, today's requires you to simply clear the data in the

iPad 3: Everything We Think We Know (Updated)

It's that magical time of year again, when everyone expects a new iPad to be right around the corner. Which in turn means an amassment of iPad 3 rumors clogging up our lives. Here's a quick guide to making sense of them.Take all of these with the usual large piles of salt grains. Oh, and remember: The iPad may only be two years old, but it's already such an institution that any radical shifts in design or philosophy are almost definitely out of the question (sorry, 7-inch believers). But that doesn't mean we don't expect see some significant changes both inside and out.

Maruti Suzuki to indigenously develop a Global Car by 2017

MSIL is one of the biggest contributors to Suzuki’s global story. The company is working towards developing strong in house R&D capabilities to be able to develop new platforms and models from the grounds up all by itself. The company’s extensive R&D center is getting ready in Rohtak which will arm it with the capability to develop new models not just Indian, but for the international market as well. The company plans to roll out a global car by the year 2017 for the European and Japanese market.
“Our ultimate aim is to develop a car for the global market. With our new R&D centre at Rohtak getting ready, we will start working on a global car. It is difficult to share any specific time, but we are keeping a target of 2017.”said IV Rao in an interaction with PTI. The company will develop the car with inputs and support from the parent Suzuki Motor Corp. While MSIL’s engineers have worked on the development of models like the Ritz and Swift in the past, creating a car from the scratch would be a new experience and exercise for the company’s R&D team.
The new R&D facility in Rohtak will be the result of an investment of more than r 1500crore. It will be Suzuki Motor Corporation’s only such facility outside Japan, and will help MSIL develop great capabilities to create new models, or alter existing models.
Apart from the global car, the interaction also threw some light on the new 800cc car which we told you about a few days back. The company is working on a new 800cc car which will be sold alongside the Alto. Expected to be priced below the Alto, the new car will strengthen the company’s presence in the biggest segment of the Indian car market.
Talking about the car, Mr Rao said: “It is a totally new model, but will be developed on an existing platform.”

Bajaj Pulsar 2012 Price

Bajaj Pulsar 2012

Bajaj has just unveiled  it’s new variant of Pulsar in India. As of now Pulsar 2012 is India’s largest selling sport motorcycle and with the launch of new Pulsar 2012 Bajaj is aiming to bring it’s market share to 30% from its current market share of 27%.

Bajaj Pulsar 2012 200 NS (Naked Sport) S is powered by a 200cc engine petrol engine which produces a peak power of 23.5 PS at 9500 rpm and a peak torque of 18.3 Nm at 8000 rpm.

Bajaj Pulsar 2012 can speed from 0-60 at just 3.6 seconds while 0-100 will be achieved in 9.8 seconds, making the Pulsar 200 NS as one of the fastest motorcycle in India.

Bajaj Pulsar 2012 comes with a Top speed f 136 Kph.

Bajaj New Pulsar 2012 Price in India: Expected to be around Rs.80,000/-

Yamaha R15 Version 2 Price

Yamaha R15 Version 2.0 Price

Yamaha Motors has launched its new, Yamaha R15 Version 2.0 in India. The new Yamaha R15 Version 2.0 is much sportier in look with raised rear & split seats.

Yamaha R15 Version 2.0 is powered by a new Liquid cooled 150cc TCI Fuel injection engine which delivers power of 17 PS @ 8400 rpm and Torque of 15 NM @ 7500 rpm.

Yamaha R15 Version 2.0 Features & Specifications:

• Liquid cooled Engine
• 150CC TCI Fuel injection
• Power: 17 PS @ 8400 rpm
• Torque: 15 NM @ 7500 rpm
• Electric Start
• Split seat
• Aluminum Spring Arm
• Wider Radial Rear Tyre
• LED Taillights
• Large 220mm Diameter – Rear Disc Brake
• 5-Spoke Type Wheels
• New Exhaust System Design
• Double Horn
• Delta Box Frame
• Linked Type Monocross Suspension

Yamaha R15 Version 2.0 Price: Rs 1,07,000/- (Ex-Showroom Delhi Price)

Hero Impulse 150 Price in India

Hero Impulse 150

Hero MotoCorp has launched their first motorcycle, Hero Impulse 150 in India. Hero Impulse 150 is priced at RS 66,800 ex-showroom New Delhi

Hero Impulse 150 is powered by a 150cc four stroke engine which generates a peak power of 13.8 Bhp at 8,000 rpm and a peak torque of 13.6 Nm at 6,000 rpm. Impulse 150 features five speed transmission, telescopic front forks, gas charged rear monoshock, high set riding position with height of 835 mm, a 12 liter fuel tank, knuckle guards, dual purpose tyres and it weighs just 119 Kilos.

Hero Impulse 150 will be available across country from this Diwali.

Hero Impulse 150 Price in India:Rs.66,800 ex-showroom New Delhi/-

LG LCS110AR Car Audio Price

LG LCS110AR Features & Specifications:

• Ez-Finder
• XDSS Plus
• Sigma Station
• MP3 Optimizer
• Woofer Ready
• 10 EQ Preset
• Supported File Type: MP3 / WMA
• No. Character & Line Display: 10 Character X 1 Line
• Title / Artist / Album Information Display

LG LCS110AR Car Audio Price in India: Rs4,490/-

LG 55 Inch OLED TV

LG 55 Inch OLED TV

LG has announced it’s new 55 inch OLED TV at CES this year. The new LG 55 inch OLED TV measures just 4mm thick and weighs just 7.5kg. LG 55 Inch OLED TV is equipped with LG’s 4-Color Pixels and Color Refiner features within LG’s organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display.

LG’s 4-Color Pixels and Color Refiner work together to generate natural and accurate colors that are sharp and consistent. The 4-Color Pixels feature allows for more accurate color depiction by using a set of four colors (red, green blue and white) in comparison to the RGB setup used by other OLED TV manufacturers.

LG’s OLED TV are 1,000 times faster than LED/LCD displays and LG OLED TV shows crystal clear motion without any blurring or bleeding.

Apple iCloud Price

Apple iCloud Price

Apple’s new iCloud Service is all set to be launched this September and apple now has announced its price. Apple iCloud allows users to store various contents in the cloud and access it wirelessly. Users can store music, photos, apps, calendars, documents, and more in the iCloud and it wirelessly pushes them to all supported Apple devices.

The iCloud service can be accessed using applications on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac or PC. When any content on the iCloud is changed from any one of the devices, all of other devices will be updated instantly.

Apple offers 5GB of free storage in the iCloud service and the purchased music, apps, books and Photo Stream will not be counted against free storage. When the users update their iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to newly announced iOS 5, their favorite Apple apps become seamlessly integrated with iCloud.

Apple iCloud Service Price:
Apple iCloud comes with a free 5GB of free storage and if extra storage is need you can upgrade it by choosing a plan.

• Apple iCloud 10GB storage price – $20 a year
• Apple iCloud 20GB storage price – $40 a year
• Apple iCloud 40GB storage price – $100 a year

Logitec One-Seg iOS TV Tuner LDT-1Si01 Price

Logitec has launched a new TV Tuner car for iPad and iPhone user. Logitec One-Seg iOS TV Tuner LDT-1Si01 allows iPad and iPhone owners to watch live TV on their phones and tablets.

Logitec LDT-1Si01 iOS tuner comes with a external extendable antenna and a microUSB port for charging. Unique feature of the TV tuner is that it can play subtitles and record television programs through an iOS application.

Logitec One-Seg iOS TV Tuner LDT-1Si01 Price: Expected to be priced around $100

ESET: Top 5 Valentine's Day Scams Doing The Rounds

Valentine's Day is on the horizon, with a deluge of offers from major brands and commercial establishments. However, Archies and Co aren't the only ones chuffed about it. According to the good people at ESET, your friendly neighbourhood ski mask-wearing cybercriminals have been busy setting up V-Day booby traps. Reserachers from the anti-virus maker have identified five security threats targeting romeos prone to love-addled lapses of judgement.

Rumour: Nokia May Announce N8's Successor At MWC




It's the season of rumours, and we've got a juicy one. If BGR.com is to be believed, the Finns are set to launch the N8's successor, the Nokia 803. This does make sense, considering Nokia hasn't released a proper camera phone since 2010.

Mobile Tower Radiations Are Safe: Sibal

Union Communications and IT minister, Kapil Sibal has said that cellphone tower emission levels are safe for human beings. To support his statement, Sibal added that the government had set up an inter-ministerial committee, which found that the amount of radiation coming from towers is just 1% of the prescribed limit.

Additionally, later this year the prescribed mobile phone SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) safety level will be reduced from 2 to 1.6. While this might bring some respite to cellphone addicts, many still consider mobile phones as a health hazard. What's more concerning is that WHO (World Health Organisation) has categorised mobile phones in group 2B. In simple words, it means that cellphones may cause cancer!

To sum it up, it's still unclear whether cellphones and their network towers are completely safe. However, even if it proves to be harmful in the least, would you stop using it?

Intex Launches INTEX AVATAR 3D Mobile Phones

Intex has come out with a new mobile phone that can convert 2D images and videos to 3D with the touch of a button. Called as the Intex AVATAR, the 3D touch phone ships with a pair of 3D glasses and lets users store and view "unlimited videos at the rate of 30 frames per second". The phone also packs in a 4 GB card bearing 10 films. The dual-SIM GSM device is equipped with a 2.8" screen and preloaded games.

While the press release doesn't specifiy the OS, the AVATAR 3D looks like a JAVA phone. Other bells and whistles include FM recording, auto call record, 2 MP camera with flash, hand writing input, Bluetooth connectivity, and dual language support (Hindi and English). The Intex AVATAR 3D is priced at Rs 3700.

Motorola Droid 4 available on Verizon today for $200

It can be tough to keep track of which Droid is launching when these days, but those waiting patiently for the Motorola Droid 4 will be glad to know that the QWERTY slider is available on Verizon today for $200 on-contract. That of course buys you a pass onto Verizon's LTE network, along with a 4-inch qHD display, a dual-core 1.2GHz processor, a 8-megapixel camera (paired with a lower-res front-facing cam), 16GB of storage and Android 2.3.5 for an OS. An Ice Cream Sandwich update is promised, but there's unfortunately no date for its release just yet. We'll have a full review of the phone shortly, but in the meantime you can check out our hands-on with the device from last month.

Samsung's NP700 gaming laptop goes up for pre-order with Ivy Bridge pride

Jonesing for some more of Samsung's 17-inchers? Jones no more, because the Korean manufacturer has just put its NP700G7C gaming laptop up for pre-order. Packing 16GB of memory, this new Series 7 lappy made a brief appearance on Best Buy's website last month, but was quickly pulled. This time, though, it looks like it's for real, with Samsung touting its new "Gaming PC" on its very own website, alongside a $1,700 price tag. For that money, you'll get a 17.3-inch display with 1920 x 1080 resolution and, most compelling, a taste of Ivy Bridge, courtesy of the laptop's third-generation Intel Core i7-3610QM quad-core processor, which clocks in at 2.3GHz. It's available now, at the source link below.

Eurocom Panther 4.0 is the mirror universe's version of an Ultrabook

Eurocom, like its chassis-brethren Maingear and Clevo, just lives to jam over-sized Sandy Bridge E hardware into mumpsy laptops. Find yourself in front of the Panther 4.0 and you'll be staring into a 17.3-inch 1920 x 1080 display (you can choose between matte, glossy and 3D) as you work or game away on a choice of GeForce GTX 580M, Quadro 5010M or Radeon HD 6990M graphics kit. There's space for four terabytes of SATA 3.0 storage and 32GB of RAM. It's weighing in at 12.1lbs, so a quick warning to anyone whose muscles have atrophied with excessive Ultrabook usage: it's wise to do some reps down at the gym. When it arrives in March, it'll cost you $2649 for the base model -- from there, you can upgrade as far as your wallet / procurement budget will allow.

Apple sues Motorola over Qualcomm license, makes us dream of a world without lawyers

There are literally no words (at least no family-friendly ones) to describe the insanity that is the ongoing legal war between practically every player in the mobile scene. You can't lay the blame entirely at Cupertino's stoop either -- Motorola, HTC and Samsung all deserve plenty of our ire as well. The tablet and smartphone industry appears to be trying to sue itself out of existence, and Apple's filing today against Motorola Mobility in the US District Court of Southern California is just latest in a long line of legal ploys likely to inspire you to slam your head against a wall. The purveyors of all things "i" has accused Moto of breaching a licensing contract with Qualcomm when Moto hit Apple with four patent claims in Germany. That license covers wireless technology Qualcomm uses in its MDM6610 chip, and also purportedly covers Qualcomm's customers who purchase and use said chips. Naturally, that bit of silicon is a component in the iPhone 4S, so Apple argues that it's safe under the terms of the contract. Furthermore, Cupertino claims Motorola is barred from suing under the doctrine of exhaustion -- which is a legal defense that once a patented item is sold (i.e. when Moto licensed its technology to Qualcomm), the patentee's control over that item is exhausted and it can't sue anyone else for infringement. So, this new suit filed in San Diego seeks to prevent Motorola from enforcing its claims in Deutschland. It also aims to keep Motorola from suing Apple for its use of Qualcomm components incorporating licensed Moto technology anywhere else. Confused? We won't lie, we are a little bit too, but all is revealed in the complaint found at the source link below.

Barbie gets a camera implant to snap photos in style, we go hands-on

Speechless? We can't blame you and, although this fashionable shooter might not be up your alley, we're willing to bet your kids -- or any other young member of the fam -- would snatch her up in a heartbeat. Dubbed Barbie Photo Fashion, she might not be too computer savvy, but this stylish doll's got traits of her own to flaunt. Photo Barbie's carrying a 5-megapixel camera between her shoulder blades and a thumb-size LCD in her synthetic guts. She's got 15 built-in effects to give your pics a little sweet spice too. Speaking of, the $50 Barbie holds up to 100 shots and is powered by a rechargeable battery that should give you enough juice to get you through a few sessions. When it's time to charge up or unload your images, just jack into her tramp stamp mini USB port. Barbie was kind enough to join our photoshoot, so hit up the gallery below to check out the rest of the shots.

AT&T doubling its upgrade fee to $36 on February 12th (update: confirmed)

What do you do after reporting "blow-out" earnings and instituting larger, pricier, data plans? If you're AT&T, why not go for the jugular by doubling upgrade fees? Per the above leaked memo, that's exactly what Ma Bell plans to do come February 12th, upping the existing $18 fee to a new high of $36. That might sound familiar, as it's much in the same vein as cross-town rival Sprint, who went through the same kerfuffle back in September. We've pinged AT&T about the price hike and will update when we hear back.

Review: HTC ChaCha

RATING- 3.5 / 5

 

 

Source- Techtree

Pros:Great Facebook integration; Thoughtful UI; Physical QWERTY keypad; Sturdy build.

Cons:Disappointing camera; Lacklustre video player; No equaliser; Many apps are incompatible.

HTC ChaCha
MRP: Rs 16,000
Street Price: Rs 14,800 (Saholic.com; Flipkart.com); Rs 15,500 (Letsbuy.com)


Androids are hot, and so is Facebook. Combine them both and you get a recipe for success in the mobile world. ChaCha has these ingredients, plus HTC's expertise in UI customisation. This sounds good enough to lure buyers. However, how well this "Facebook phone" performs in other departments remains to be seen.

Review: Spice Tab Mi-720

RATING- 3.5/5

Pros:Well-priced; Works as a mobile phone.

Cons:mediocre build quality; Poor display; Lacklustre multimedia performance; Useless camera.

Spice Tab Mi-720
MRP: Rs 16,500
Street Price (As On 14-Dec-2011): Rs 13,000 (www.pricebazaar.in)
Source- Techtree

Although many companies have entered the tablet market, none has yet managed to replicate the success of the iPads and GALAXY Tabs. Perceiving a glut in the high-end segment, some manufacturers have decided to try their luck with affordable tablets. Although most of these entry-level products compromise heavily on features, Spice's offering looks promising due to its capacitive touchscreen and phone capabilities.

Review: Sony Ericsson Xperia neo V

RATING- 3/5

 

Pros:Smooth UI; Great sound quality; HDMI port.

Cons:Dated design; No DivX \ XviD support; Lacks AMOLED screen.

Source- Techtree

Sony Ericsson Xperia neo V
MRP: Rs 20,150
Street Price (As on 6-Feb-2012): Rs 17,200 (Saholic.com); Rs 18,000 (Infibeam.com; Letsbuy.com)


The Xperia neo V is not your usual successor - it's actually a downgrade from the original neo. Sounds weird, but the neo V sports a 5 MP camera, as opposed to its predecessor's 8 MP snapper. However, the manufacturer has tried to compensate for this with a price cut. Let's find out whether this is a worthy option in the mid-range category.

Atlantis Lost Again From Google Earth

Source- Techtree
When a grid-like pattern first appeared on Google Ocean in 2009, believers were quick to hail this as the lost city of Atlantis. A strange grid-like undersea structure was seen on the cartographic application, off the coast of West Africa, about 600 miles west of the Canary Islands. Incidentally, this is close to the supposed location, at which the fabled island had originally sunk. Google had denied it back then, stating that the lines represented sonar data collected from boats.

Aakash Tablets "Literally Free" For University Students

Source- Techtree
As students continue to wait to get their hands on the low cost Aakash tablet, the government has plans to make the device free for colleges and universities throughout India. However, HRD Minister for Science and Technology, Kapil Sibal clarified that the tablet which is priced at Rs 1,500 for students will receive a government subsidy of Rs 750, while the balance will have to be forked out by educational institutions; which would make the tablet "literally free" for   the student community. The tablet will be priced at cost Rs 2,500 for others, as specified before.

Reports suggest that the government of Andhra Pradesh has sent a proposal to purchase 10,000 tablets for the state universities, engineering, and polytechnic colleges. Similarly, the Mumbai University has also received requests for about 25,000 tablets from 90 colleges and other departments, under a scheme put forth by the HRD ministry for universities in the country.

This news should bring about some respite to the student community as the future of tablet has been under the cloud for a while now. After reports of the device being shelved and several performance issues, let us just hope the project sees the light of the day soon.

HTC Ville Images Leaked

 Source- Techtree
Images of HTC's upcoming device, called the Ville, have surfaced on the internet. Although the snaps aren't very clear, the yet-to-be-announced phone seems to run the latest Android 4.0 with the Sense 4.0 UI on top of it.

According to the source, the handset is powered by a 1.5 GHz CPU and has 1 GB of RAM. It sports a 4.3" AMOLED screen and an 8 MP camera. The phone is only 8.9 mm thick, which is unusual since most HTC devices are chubby. The sound is taken care of by Beats Audio integration, as seen in the Sensation XE.

Rumour: Samsung May Launch GALAXY SIII On 22nd March

Samsung will not unveil the GALAXY SIII at the Mobile World Congress (MWC). Apparently, the Korean giant wants to keep the GALAXY SII's successor under wraps for an exclusive event after MWC. A new report indicates that this might happen on 22nd March in Europe.

Contrary to its regular practice of holding big, exclusive mobile product announcements in New York City, this time around, the company has issued invites for an event in France. It is very likely that this is going to be a GALAXY SIII event, as Samsung is not known to have any other big product in the pipeline. Running Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), this Super AMOLED HD phone, powered by a quad-core processor, comes with a 12 MP camera and improved battery life.

Iran Could Ban Samsung Products

Samsung is feeling the heat over an Israeli commercial, which features a GALAXY Tab 750 involved in the destruction of Iran's nuclear facility. The ad shows four characters from the popular Israeli TV series, Asfur. Disguised as women, the quartet bumps into an undercover Mossad agent, and accidently blows up Iran's nuclear facility. Needless to say, neither Ali Khamenei nor Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was amused.

Reportedly, Iranian officials are finding the commercial insulting as it portrays Israel capable of easily destroying such an important target in Iran. What's more, the ad has been surfaced within a month of the alleged assassination of the Iranian scientist by Mossad agents in Tehran.

Chrome Beta for Android hands-on (video)

So, Google is finally making the move we've been expecting for some time now and bringing Chrome to Android. Now, you'll need a device running Ice Cream Sandwich to get the new mobile browser up and running but, thankfully, we happened to have a Galaxy Nexus on hand. As you might expect, mobile Chrome (much like its desktop sibling) is fast -- a little buggy perhaps, but fast. It isn't, however, the fastest browser for the platform. Chrome Beta holds its own, but the standard Android browser, the stable version of Firefox and Dolphin HD all edged it out in SunSpider. Numbers don't tell the whole story though, so head on past the break for more.

Canon unveils two AirPrint printers, thinks you should print more stuff from your iPad

Source- Engadgets
Want to print stuff from your iPad, but hate drivers and cords and stuff? Good news, Canon's offering up the Pixma MX512 and MX432, two all-in-one inkjets that offer up Apple AirPrint support, letting users wirelessly prints photos, docs and the like from their iPad, iPhone and iPod touches running iOS 4.2 or later. Canon also used the announcement to reaffirm its commitment to the technology, ensuring as before that it "will be available with the majority of Canon PIXMA Wireless All-In-One inkjet printers launched from this point forward." A brief, fully printable press release can be found after the break.

Panasonic prices, dates some of its 2012 HDTVs (VT, GT, ET) and accessories in Japan

Source- Engadgets

If Panasonic's CES 2012 lineup of plasma and LCD HDTVs interested you, it's time to dig into more details it's just released about their Japanese cousins. Those "Infinite Black Ultra Panel" plasmas will arrive April 20th as the VT5 series and AV Watch reports the 60-inch will be priced at about 500,000 yen ($6517), while the 50-inch is 360,000 yen ($4694). There's also details on the new GT5 plasmas, in 60-, 55-, 50- and 42-inch sizes, as well as the DT5 and ET5 LCDs. All of those are 3D capable and will start rolling out March 9th (April 20th for some of the larger sizes), although the ET series is its first that works with passive 3D glasses. The new 3D glasses -- passive (2,000 yen, $26) and active with Bluetooth link (13,000 yen, $169) will also arrive in March along new Blu-ray players and recorders plus a refreshed Skype camera that's slimmer and half the weight of last year's model. Hit the links below and let Google Translate bring in the details, we should probably hear more about US prices, specs and ship dates in a few weeks.

Yahoo's management overhaul continues: Chairman and three board members step down

Source- Engadgets

Out with the old, in with the new, eh? Yahoo certainly subscribes to that philosophy, as it's already shuffled out Jerry Yang in favor of Scott Thompson as its CEO, and now the company will be adding four fresh faces to it's board. Among those departing Yahoo is Roy Bostock -- which ends his four year reign as Chairman of the board -- who is perhaps most well-known for having a hand in turning down Microsoft's money in 2008. With this most recent shuffling at the top, Yahoo's down to just seven board members, but the search is on to find replacements for the departed directors. Who will be the lucky chosen ones? No one can say for sure, but given Yahoo's declining status, whoever joins up will have their work cut out to get the company back on top.

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Micro Four Thirds camera preview (video)

Source- Engadgets
Olympus has embraced the camera designs of yesteryear for several generations, from its first Micro Four Thirds models to last year's E-P3. But now the Japanese camera maker is stepping up its retro game, announcing a brand new line of Micro Four Thirds cams. Meet the OM-D. A dramatic departure from the more modern-looking PEN cameras, this new line of mirrorless models, specifically the E-M5, in many ways duplicates the design elements of the 1970s-era OM System. The first consumer camera in that SLR lineup, the OM-10, served as clear inspiration for the slightly boxy, black or silver and black magnesium alloy digital model we have today. We were able to spend some time with the Olympus E-M5 before tonight's announcement, and were very impressed with what we saw. Jump past the break for our impressions and an Olympus-guided video walkthrough, and thumb through the gallery below for a detailed look at the company's answer to the Fujifilm X-Pro1.

Olympus unveils SZ-31MR camera: 16 megapixels, 24x optical zoom

Source- Engagets
Japanese camera manufacturer Olympus has just introduced the successor to its SZ-30MR compact shooter. The new snapper not only sees a minimal increment on its stage name, SZ-31MR, but it also keeps the same 16-megapixel backlit sensor as its predecessor, as well as an identical 24x (25-600mm) optical zoom. Though, the newcomer does get a fresh image processor, making the jump from a TruePic III to a TruePic V, thus bringing along better low-light performance, scene enhancements and keeping high-quality shots while using the zoom feature. Amongst other traits, the device is packing a 3-inch (920,000-dot) LCD, 6400 ISO and 1080p video capture at 30fps. Olympus is also implementing a new technology dubbed iHS (Intelligent, High-Sensitivity and High-Speed), which the company claims will produce sharper and more vivid images. All this can be yours for a mere $399 this April when it's released, but if you want to know more before parting with that cash, check the pic gallery below and the PR after the break.

VW Beetle made of scrap metal displayed at Kala Ghoda festival in Mumbai

The scrap pieces used to build the car were collected from various environmental sustainability clean-up drives, called 'Think Blue' undertaken by Volkswagen at different locations

 Source- Zigwheels
Without a doubt, the Volkswagen Beetle is one of the most iconic cars in the world. Not only does it hold the record for being the longest-running and most-manufactured car of a single design platform anywhere in the world, it’s a shape that has been immortalized on the silver screen, making it something that will stay in

Ashok Leyland Jan Bus - The hi-tech, low cost approach

Low floor buses invariably meant integral construction and a rear engine not to mention a big cost outlay. Not any longer if one has to go by Ashok Leyland's novel approach with its Jan bus

Source- Zigwheels
There is something about the 'can do' spirit which has been imbibed by many of our Indian OEMs as they grapple with the onerous task of delivering worthwhile solutions to mobility while forsaking outright tech for smart thought. Much that very essence pervades the very concept of the Jan Bus (Jan as in janata, public) that has surprisingly come from the uber staid and not to mention, ultra conservative Ashok Leyland.

Malaysia Test concludes with Stoner reigning supreme

The third and final day of the Official MotoGP� Test concluded on Thursday at Sepang, with Casey Stoner breaking under the 2 minute mark on just his second lap out to dominate the field by over half a second

 Source- Zigwheels

The first on-track MotoGP action of the year concluded on Thursday at the Sepang International Circuit, with the new 1000cc machines noticeably quicker than the 800s of last year as the top four paced under the circuit’s best lap set by Valentino Rossi in 2009.

All new Chevrolet Aveo U-VA/Sail hatchback due soon



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The update has been due for long and now its finally out in the open. ZigWheels exclusive spy shots show that the Aveo U-VA successor is all set to be launched

Source- Zigwheels

ZigWheels brings you yet another exclusive as we bring you the very first pictures of the soon to be launched new Aveo U-VA/ Sail hatchback on Indian soil. Now the current Aveo U-VA has been around for quite some time now and has gotten pretty long in the tooth. Not to mention with some pretty good competion out there the U-VA was pretty much struggling. With the new car however, GM wants to change those things.

Top 10 Most Expensive Cars In The World till date

What is the most expensive car in the world? The 1931 Bugatti Royale Kellner Coupe was sold for $8,700,000 in 1987. However, that car and many alike will not be included in this list because it is not available on the market today. It is hard to imagine someone would actually spend 8 million dollars on a car instead of using it for something more productive. However, if you had the money and opportunity, you would probably spend a small fraction of it on a collection of supercars for your private garage.
Here are the 10 most expensive production cars on the market; we will not include concept cars.
World's Most Expensive Cars:

1. Bugatti Veyron Super Sports $2,400,000. This is by far the most expensive street legal car available on the market today (the base Veyron costs $1,700,000). It is the fastest accelerating car reaching 0-60 in 2.5 seconds. It is also the fastest street legal car when tested again on July 10, 2010 with the 2010 Super Sport Version reaching a top speed of 267 mph. When competing against the Bugatti Veyron, you better be prepared!


2. Pagani Zonda Clinque Roadster $1,850,000. One of the most exotic cars out there is one of the most expensive. It can go from 0-60 in 3.4 seconds with a top speed of 217 mph.
We have a tie for 3rd place:

3. Lamborghini Reventon $1,600,000. The most powerful and the most expensive Lamborghini ever built is the third on the list. It takes 3.3 seconds to reach 60 mph and it has a top speed of 211 mph. Its rarity (limited to 20) and slick design are the reasons why it is so expensive and costly to own.


3. Koenigsegg Agera R $1,600,000. The Agera R can burn 0-60 in 2.8 seconds, reaching a maximum speed of 260 mph. It has the parts to reach 270 mph, but the supercar is electronically capped at 235 mph. With the completion of certain paperwork, the company will unlock the speed limit for one occasion.

4. McLaren F1 $970,000. In 1994, the McLaren F1 was the fastest and most expensive car. Even though it was built 15 years ago, it has an unbelievable  top speed of 240 mph and reaching 60 mph in 3.2 seconds. Even today, the McLaren F1 is still top on the list and outperforms many other supercars.


5. Ferrari Enzo $670,000. The most popular supercar ever built. The Enzo has a top speed of 217 mph and reaching 60 mph in 3.4 seconds. Only 400 units were produced and it is currently being sold for over $1,000,000 at auctions.


6. Pagani Zonda C12 F $667,321. Produced by a small independent company in Italy, the Pagani Zonda C12 F is the 6th most expensive car in the world. It promises to delivery a top speed of 215 mph+ and it can reach 0-60 in 3.5 seconds.


7. SSC Ultimate Aero $654,400. Don't let the price tag fool you, the 7th most expensive car is actually the 3rd fastest street legal car in the world with a top speed of 257 mph+ and reaching 0-60 in 2.7 seconds. This baby cost less than half as much as the Bugatti Veyron, yet has enough power to compete against the most expensive car. It is estimated that only 25 of this exact model will ever be produced.


8. Ascari A10 $650,000. This badboy can reach a tested top speed of 215 mph, zooming 0-60 in 2.8 seconds. The British car company plans to assemple 50 of these supercars in their factory in Banbury, England.


9. Saleen S7 Twin Turbo $555,000. The first true American production certified supercar, this cowboy is also rank 4th for the fastest car in the world. It has a top speed of 248 mph+ and it can reach 0-60 in 3.2 seconds. If you are a true American patriot, you can be proud to show off this car.



10. Koenigsegg CCX $545,568. Swedish made, the Koenigsegg is fighting hard to become the fastest car in the world. Currently, it is the 5th fastest car in the world with a top speed of 245 mph+, the car manufacture Koenigsegg has just released the Koenigsegg Agera R to compete against the Bugatti Veyron. The company is a tough contender and will continue to try and produce the fastest car in the world. Good luck with that!

Top 10 Fastest Cars In The World till date

While most of us can only dream of owning the fastest car in the world, some will do whatever it takes to possess the most powerful speed. So, how fast are the fastest cars in the world?
Here are the 10 fastest cars available on the market (production models, as opposed to concept cars) measured by tested top speed (theoretical speeds do not count).

World's Fastest Cars:

1. Bugatti Veyron Super Sport: 267 mph, 0-60 in 2.4 secs. Aluminum, Narrow Angle 8 Liter W16 Engine with 1200 hp, base price is $2,400,000. Although the Bugatti Veyron lost the title to SSC Ultimate Aero on March 2007, Bugatti challenge the record in Germany on July 10, 2010 with the new 2010 Super Sport Version and the Veyron once again claims the title of the fastest car in the world at 267 mph. The original Bugatti Veyron has a top speed of 253 mph, priced at $1,700,000 and equipped with 1001 hp.

#2 is a tie!
2. Hennessey Venom GT: 260 mph, 0-60 in 2.5 seconds, has a 6.2-liter LS9 Turbocharged V8 Twin Turbo V8 Engine producing 1200 hp, has a price tag of $950,000. The Venom GT has yet to be tested and proven, but could possibly hit a top speed of 275 mph. This might just be the Veyron Super Sport's closest competitor!

2. Koenigsegg Agera R: 260 mph, 0-60 in 2.9 secs. 5.0-liter V8 Engine with twin turbo’s, housing 1099 hp. Base price is $1,600,000. If you're into snow sports, the Agera R can be fitted with a Ski Box as well as winter tires, not that I would take one on a ski trip or anything like that. While the Agera R has a massive theoretical top speed, the current tested top speed is 260 mph. Expect this snow car to be the Bugatti's arch enemy for the next 5 years. 

3. SSC Ultimate Aero: 257 mph, 0-60 in 2.7 secs. Twin-Turbo V8 Engine with 1183 hp, base price is $654,400. Tested in March 2007 by Guinness World Records, The SSC Ultimate Aero was the fastest car in the world from March 2007 to July 2010. On March 2011, the Koenigsegg Agera R also surpassed it, forcing this American made car to the #3 spot. Shelby SuperCars will continue their quest to reclaim the fastest car title, and their new SSC Tuatura might do the job (we'll just have to wait).


4. Saleen S7 Twin-Turbo: 248 mph, 0-60 in 2.8 secs. Twin Turbo All Aluminum V8 Engine with 750 hp, base price is $555,000. Smooth and bad-ass. It will make you want to show it off non-stop.





5. Koenigsegg CCX: 245 mph, 0-60 in 3.2 secs. 90 Degree V8 Engine 806 hp, base price is $545,568. Made in Sweden, it is the older brother of the Agera R, only losing to 4 other supercars in the world.


6. McLaren F1: 240 mph, 0-60 in 3.2 secs. BMW S70/2 60 Degree V12 Engine with 627 hp, base price is $970,000. The fastest car in the 20th century with doors that looks like bat wings. Maybe Batman needs to order one and paint it black

7. Gumpert Apollo: 224 mph, 0-60 in 3.0 secs, 4.2 liter V8 Engine that houses 650 hp. Base price: $450,000. Gumpert claims that the Apollo was designed such that it could drive upside-down in a tunnel with speeds at 190 mph or above. Of course, no one has tested this yet.

8. Noble M600: 223 mph, 0-60 in 3.7 secs. Twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 Engine with 650 hp. Base price is $330,000. The Noble M600 also happens to be a very cool car. Its inconspicuous design sports a slender and contoured body which does not scream out for attention at every second of the day.
We have a tie for 9th and 10th places:

9. Lamborghini Aventador: 217 mph, 0-60 in 2.9 secs. V12 Engine with 700 hp, base price is $379,700. According to Lamborghini, Aventador is the name of a Bull that entered into battle at the Saragossa Arena on October 1993. This is the fastest bull in the world!

9. Pagani Zonda Cinque Roadster: 217 mph, 0-60 in 3.4 secs. Twin turbocharged AMG V12 engine that produces 678 hp. Base price is $1,850,000. The Pagani Zonda Cinque Roadster is a limited-edition, with five ever produced. It is the quintessential exotic and exclusive supercar.
9. Ferrari Enzo: 217 mph, 0-60 in 3.4 secs. F140 Aluminum V12 Engine with 660 hp, base price is $670,000. Only 399 were ever produced; the price goes up every time someone crashes.
9. Jaguar XJ220: 217 mph, 0-60 in 3.8 secs. Twin Turbo V6 Engine with 542 hp, base price was $650,000. Made in 1992, this car still has what it takes to make the list.

10. Ascari A10: 215 mph, 0-60 in 2.8 secs. 5.0 litre BMW V8 S62 Engine with 625 hp. Base price: $650,000. The company planned to produce 50 of these supercars at its factory in Banbury, England.

10. Pagani Zonda F: 215 mph, 0-60 in 3.5 secs. Mercedes Benz M180 V12 Engine with 650 hp, base price is $667,321. With a V12 motor, this baby can do much better.