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Automatic transmission options, via cost-effective AMT tech, will be available by Auto Expo 2018. Passengers at the rear are treated to dedicated air-vents with a two-stage blower, though. The Revotorq loses a bit of steam past 3000rpm and it’s best to upshift earlier than the near 4500rpm rev-limit. The petrol engine feels particularly enjoyable in Sport mode. But, as you look closely, the way it comes together doesn’t inspire too much faith. The bumper looks chunky and is actually integrated into the tail gate! Don’t worry though, as the bumps and scrapes will be tackled by the tough grey plastic section that juts out a bit from underneath. Where the petrol engine doesn&tile backer board Manufacturers39;t feel quite as impressive is while commuting.2-litre turbo-charged petrol, while the blazing blue machine has a spanking new 1. Still, it looks like a well-balanced design. For the Nexon, Tata has added a turbocharger to bump up the punch. As a tribute to the Indian sub-continent, there is a lioness and a cub on the rear windscreen, and as if to make a point, there’s a tiger in the large glove box too! Do numbers lie?Apparently, they do.

It is wide enough to accommodate three, but the middle occupant will have to deal with a shorter seat base and a protruding backrest. The finish of the white band is much better here as it is made out of metal, whereas it is in a special plastic design at the side. Over really bumpy and uneven roads, you do get some side-to-side tossing around, but nothing we would term as disturbing or alarming. The introduction of plug-and-play connectivity with smartphones via Android Auto is very welcome, while Apple CarPlay will be integrated by the time of launch. Hustling the Nexon was plenty enjoyable and we’d happily do it again. The chunky 215/60 R16 tyres that peek out at all four corners give it a very confident stance.The Nexon is expected in Tata showrooms before Diwali and will be priced between Rs 6.There are some ergonomic gaffes as well. The white sash continues to flow in here and wraps around the diced tail lamps that pack smooth LED lamps. While both Nexons share the same disc and drum brake setup, the Revotron’s brakes felt more responsive and easier to modulate. Tata claims that it makes its peak torque of 260NM from 1500rpm to 2750rpm and that means it should be quite easy to drive even in the city. The Nexon gets a flip-up tailgate, which gives you easy access to the 350-litre boot which is not class leading. Surprisingly, the Eco mode is usable too. The petrol is exciting when driven hard - but for everyday use you’d wish it offered smooth and more fluid performance. Overall, the Nexon is a sporty looking machine that might not win SUV lovers who want a traditional and square design. It looks crisp and is legible even in bright sunlight.

Even in the City mode you will need to work the gearbox often, because when the revs drop below 1500rpm, there is the sluggishness of turbo lag to deal with. This mode can be put to good use when in a hurry or for overtaking on the highway. The throttle response is sharp and you can feel the spikes in power delivery clearly. The plush switches for the power windows and well-damped stalks for wipers and indicators add to the experience. The interface also prefers it if you use these buttons, responding in a properly snappy manner; poke a finger at the screen and the response is just a bit reluctant. Concept CrazeAs you can see only the show-car bits like the LED headlamps and cameras that were used instead of ORVMs have been replaced. For two, the smartly scooped out backseat is going to feel like a treat. Start up the motor and some diesel rumble and light vibes can be felt in the cabin, but as you get going, the cabin starts to feel smooth and plenty quiet. Automatic versions will arrive in early 2018 and will round off the Nexon range nicely. 

The Nexon’s best angle has to be the profile; it looks sleek and sporty, but tough.  Seating six-footers? No problem! The coupe like roofline shouldn’t foul with turbans either. The big dollop of torque in the mid range makes it quite eager and we found wheel spin accompanying the mash of the throttle. Game-On?The Nexon is a remarkable product from Tata; a bold crossover that combines standout form while packaging in immense practicality too, and if it weren’t for the the fit and finish issues, we would recommend it without hesitation. The way the grey colour roof swoops down like a coupe, contrasts with the rugged plastic rub-strips. You just had more feel at the steering wheel and it was a lot more eager to change direction too. We expect the Nexon to be made available in four variants for both engine options.  So that means the Nexon carries on with the swoopy crossover stance. The white sash that runs along the window line is a signature element, but the finish isn’t slick enough.

These modes alter the torque and responsiveness on offer and each one of these actually offers a distinct advantage to the driver.  But, what is the Nexon really like? We spent a day with the petrol and diesel variants of the Tata Nexon to get some answers. Now, if Tata could calm our nerves on questions of longevity, the Nexon would be a product that wouldn’t need aggressive pricing, it would sail through on merit alone. Cruising calmly through city streets at 30kph in 4th gear or 20kph in 3rd comes naturally to the Nexon. When you step inside, the first thing you wonder about is if this really is a sub-4m SUV. In Sport mode, the engine unlocks a few more revs and redlines near 6000rpm.At times, drive modes can feel like gimmicks and the Nexon has three - Eco, City and Sport.com. Both motors make 110PS of power and come combined with six-speed manual gearboxes. The hardware is par for the course with front-wheel drive, MacPherson Struts up front and a non-independent twist beam at the rear. But the second row splits and folds flat to give you lots of flexibility to carry passengers and luggage. For instance, the Nexon has a few wild secrets too. The Nexon is a confident creature.In terms of design, the steering wheel and instrument cluster are familiar, but the restrained dash design, the colours and the infotainment screen propped up on the dash make the Nexon look like a European luxury car!The highlight of the infotainment system has to be the sheer genius of mounting physical control buttons that are mounted under the aircon vents at the centre. Crucially, ABS, dual airbags, cornering brake control and brake assist will be available as standard across the range. The Revotron badge is slapped on a three-cylinder engine that is based off the Tigor’s unit. With the power of brand new engines, more features and a design that is meant to wow, it makes a whole-hearted attempt at tempting you away from the competition. The petrol option is a more nuanced taste. These shortcut keys and dials fall easily to hand and allow you to navigate through the menu easily, reducing the need to take your eyes off the road. Inside it are LED DRLs and projector lamps but there are no LED headlamps here.If you want everything the Revotorq has got, switch to Sport mode. For instance, to get to the USB port will require dainty hands. Especially if you start from the second row. Fabric for door pads, the glossy silver panel on the dash and the textured plastic for the dash top look good and feel solid too. No kidding, the Nexon is likely to set segment benchmark on account of its very easy to drive diesel engine, and the big car levels of space in the cabin. The Nexon, like its competitors, is just under four metres long, but at 1811mm the Nexon is the widest. Secondly, response to throttle inputs can be a a bit disjointed and reaction to on-off throttle inputs make it feel a bit jerky.  In terms of resolution and brightness alone, the new 6.5-10 lakh. The grip from the Goodyears was confidence inspiring as the Nexon picked its way up the curves that draped the ghat as we climbed up towards Idukki. This time around it is the Nexon that has arrived late to the compact SUV party, but it makes a very fashionable entrance and hopes to change our expectations of brand Tata. For instance, in City mode, the spike in power at 2000rpm is flattened out and this will make tackling bumper to bumper traffic much smoother. But, you don’t really need to flog this engine to get the best out of it.Now, when you show the Nexon some twisties, you get remarkable obedience.

The engine that got us hook, line, and sinker was the Revotorq four-cylinder diesel. Just sporty looking?Nope. Especially the diesel. The good news is that the Nexon can really clobber the rough bits and # shocking rude potholes with its 215/60R16 tyres, letting only a mild whimper filter through to you. And, yes, the design is striking, and this Tata has all the features you need. Actually, it’s better than what numbers suggest, as you get genuinely usable drivability from as low down as 1000rpm! and still drive around comfortably. Surprising? Very! There’s plenty of room for long shanks too.5 inch colour display is a big upgrade over units seen in Tatas before. Three-abreast? Sure, sort of. Its 2498mm wheelbase is almost as much as the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, but smaller than the Fords EcoSport. But it is clear that Impact design language is infusing a distinct flavour into Tata products. The umbrella, though, needs to be a short one and requires force to be wedged in.Nexon could well be the concept car that was showcased in 2014.5-litre diesel engine.  On the Nexon, the 8-speaker Harman sound system uses four amps to charge up a pair of speakers! And the sound is rich!  The cabin of the Nexon strikes you to be more impressive than its rivals too. Source: ZigWheels.The face wears a look we have seen on newer Tatas, although the large flared headlamps add a new twist. But what is the Nexon really like? Tata Motors may have arrived late to some of the buzziest segments in the Indian car market, but with each successive launch Tata has made a bigger splash. This takes some time to get things cooled as this unit picks up the air from the side of the floor mounted unit and shoots it out towards you.The really dramatic part of the design has to be the rear. Power PulseUnder the hood of the red machine is a 1. We're nitpicking, but the cushioning could've been firmer and set a bit higher for better under-thigh support. The big win for the diesel is its drivability. The diesel Nexon weighs 1300kgs, which makes it 100kgs heavier than the Brezza, but we expect real world performance and fuel efficiency to be quite strong. Thankfully, the front doors get full-size bottle holders and the party trick here is an umbrella holder. On top of that, the Nexon is a neat and tidy handler and comfortable to be chauffeured around in too. Now the rush of torque feels apparent from 2000rpm and the rev needle responds to throttle inputs with more eagerness too. The Nexon’s reversing camera’s resolution isn’t all that crisp, however, you do get bending guidelines to make reversing easier. At 1607mm, the Nexon won’t stand as tall as its Japanese and American competition, but the 209mm of ground clearance, when unladen, has it standing well clear off the ground. Improper shut lines, scratchy panels and the loose console for the power window adjustment on the cars were disappointing. In some ways, the petrol felt more enjoyable, as its nearly 70kg weight advantage made it feel more involving and immediate when attacking the corners. While throttle response is dulled and there is less fizz from the engine, it doesn’t feel frustratingly dull. The throws on the new six-speed gearbox are long, but clean shifting along with the light clutch, makes stop and go driving even better. It just gives a ragged but fun feel. Under a cool rolling shutter, officially known as the Tambour sliding door, are two shallow cup holders, which will be impossible to use because the opening is narrow and the bin is deep

Many well known artists’ children are holding to ransom works if their coffers are not filled with whopping amounts of money before they sign on the dotted line.This is only the tip of the proverbial iceberg. By that logic even poor Rembrandt will have no value!  It is sad to see how some people have had to sell perfectly good works at distress rates for no fault of theirs. Since it came into fashion, authentication is a stick that is driving the buying and selling or rather the non-buying and inability to sell works especially of dead artists. These are perfectly authentic works, often bought often directly from the artists themselves, or gifted by them to some in return for something – even money in times of dire straits, or a stay in a foreign land, bottles of rum over a period of time, many have come by way of inheritances, others still are available in the market with possible sellers but this stumbling block of the paper work has been daunting and holding up sales.It is not about the notional value of art hanging on the walls but its actual value that holds good only because a gallery is willing give its letter of authentication, or a trust, or the family. In some cases this is their money generation method.  There is nothing wrong with the works.

It is well-known in the art world how a former girl friend of well-known artist became a self-styled expert of his work painted even before she was born! She started giving out certificates of authentication and eventually had to be restrained through a court order.Several cases have come up when even families have been faking works in the name of the illustrious painter ancestor. Many works have been acquired many years ago when authentication was not in vogue. Many people who acquired works before the authentication bogey came into being have got them authenticated through such foundations so as to not leave unfinished business for their children. Why must be every work of an artist be seen as a possible fake?

A friend was trying to sell a renowned but dead artist’s inherited work came away most disgusted vacillating between feeling like a thief and feeling helplessly blackmailed!But what galleries and other players are unable to understand is when it comes to positioning, how will these masters be perceived in the international arena if the works are mired in unnecessary controversy? As I see it, the more logical and less partisan approach might be to set up authentication panels of experts by agencies like the Lalit Kala Akademi, National Gallery of Modern Art, Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, who can rightly advise both the buyer and sellers of the authenticity of works.Other situations have come to light where foundations have been set up in the artist’s name and those foundations have become the controlling element of authentication – rather like the sarkari committee style of functioning where the onus is put on the committee to ratify anything rather than one person taking the onus. In a this holding to ransom for the magical letter of authentication is having a huge impact on the art business of the old masters and even their positioning in the art market both in India and abroad.

The unsaid blackmail is the foundation will declare a work as fake if not gone their way. Checks and balances can be put in place with strict guidelines. Still others are running from pillar to post trying to get families to authenticate the works – in several cases the progeny have no idea if the works were indeed painted by their forefathers at all and yet have become custodians of authenticity. This way it is a win-win for all concerned – they get the right advice and assessment of the works at reasonable rates and don’t feel like gold diggers or blackmailed into buying expensive authentication certificates.It is common knowledge that most artists have muses/girl friends and those women have access to a certain amount of works and are happy to sell them but the problem arises when those muses start wanting to become the last word on a painter’s work and its authenticity.Several cases have come up when even families have been faking works in the name of the illustrious painter ancestor.

That of authentication of art works especially of deceased artists especially when Wholesale floor insulation they want or need to sell the works. Pictures used for representation only Of late I have been getting many queries from art buyers and people who are art investors – please notice that I am not calling them collectors – about a strange problem that they are encountering. It will also go a long way in curbing fakes from flooding the market.com. Still others are grappling with the situation and in a bid to contain fraudulent deals, brought in injunctions from the courts.The writer is an artist, art writer and curator and can be contacted at alkaraghuvanshi@yahoo. Money running into lakhs is demanded by these foundations to give the letter of authentication, almost like an extraction of their pound of flesh before the seller can make money

The post suggested that the bigger Google Pixel 2 i.97-inch display with 1080p resolution and Snapdragon 835 processor along with 4GB RAM/64GB ROM storage options.99-inch screen display and a new design.e. Additionally, the post revealed that the device will flaunt a single rear camera with dual LED flash — contrary to the rumours that suggested that Google Pixel 2 might come with a dual rear camera setup. XDA-Developers also indicated that Google Pixel 2’s design will continue to sport the glass-metal finish with the glass located on the top of the device. The company is also reportedly working on a third Pixel version codenamed, ‘Muskie,’ but not much is known about the same.

The search giant is expected to stick to premium pricing on the upcoming Pixel smartphones.The ‘Walleye,’ on the other hand, will feature a 4.Earlier reports have suggested that the Google has invested in LG’s Display units and has called for first dibs on OLED panels. Additionally, the device will offer stereo speakers.5mm headphone jack in this version.45Ghz and 4GB RAM/128GB ROM storage options. xps sandwich panel Factory (Image: Pixel/Representational image) If recent reports are to be believed, then it seems like Google Pixel 2 smartphones — which are codenamed ‘Taimen’ and ‘Walleye’ — are going to come packed with a larger 5. Google might eliminate the 3. ‘Taimen’ will pack a 5.XDA-Developers published a post, detailing out the key features of the upcoming smartphones. XDA-Developers published a post, detailing out the key features of the upcoming smartphones.99-inch 1,440p OLED display panel with smaller bezels and will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 835 processor clocked at 2.

The corpus, known as China xps sandwich panel Suppliers39;Air Ambience Fund', is maintained by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC). Subsequently, running them does not entail much expenditure," the official said.When contacted, a senior transport department official of the Delhi government said that only on Tuesday a decision has been taken to use the fund to subsidise the procurement of electric buses.The CPCB plans to use a part of its green fund, collected as the diesel cess, for conducting studies on improvement and management of air quality in the region, while around Rs 2. The lion's share of the amount - Rs 1,003 crore (till November 10) - comes from an Environment Compensation Charge (ECC) imposed  by the Supreme Court in 2015 on trucks entering Delhi while the rest is made up of cess on every litre of diesel sold, in effect since 2008.

However, it could not be immediately confirmed as to how many electric buses the government is planning to buy and the amount required to do so. E-buses are very costly upfront and need to be subsidised in the first phase.According to the EOI document, the projects will have to focus on areas such as the health impact of air pollution and on possible steps to create awareness among the masses by installing LED panels displaying pollution levels among others."We will use the fund for electric mobility.5 crore is being used in setting up pollution monitoring centres across NCR.The apex pollution regulator recently invited Expression of Interest (EOI) and proposals for such studies, which, it said will lay major emphasis on boosting its pollution monitoring infrastructure..The cess on diesel was announced by the Sheila Dikshit government in December 2007 as part of its efforts to control air pollution due to vehicular emissions.The South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) collects the ECC and hands over the amount to the city's transport department every Friday, Usman Nasim, a researcher with the Centre For Science and Environment (CSE), said.

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has amassed Rs 62 crore as one per cent cess from dealers selling diesel cars.The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has amassed Rs 62 crore as one per cent cess from dealers selling diesel cars with engine capacity of 2000 cc and above in the Delhi-NCR region following a directive of the Supreme Court in August last year. Over the years, it has assumed a substantial size and stands at around Rs 500 crore currently, Nasim said.The lion's share of the amount - Rs 1,003 crore (till November 10) - comes from an Environment Compensation Charge (ECC) imposed by the Supreme Court in 2015 on trucks entering Delhi while the rest is made up of cess on every litre of diesel sold, in effect since 2008. Moreover, around Rs 120 crore from the ECC corpus will also be used to install radio-frequency identification devices (RFID) on trucks for effective and credible collection of levy and the ECC, according to a 2016 Supreme Court order. (Photo: PTI/Representational) New Delhi: Authorities in Delhi have over Rs 1,500 crore, collected as green fund to combat air pollution, lying largely unused, even as the national capital struggles to ward off a toxic haze

The groundbreaking ceremony was held at the new site today in the presence of Electronics and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad and NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant.Electronics and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, who inaugurated the new unit at the facility, said that the manufacturing expansion plan will create 15,000 jobs. "The expansion of the plant will act as a catalyst for the development of a robust electronics manufacturing ecosystem and is expected to generate thousands of new jobs, both direct and indirect, across the country," the statement added.The Noida plant was was set up in 1996 and is the first of two manufacturing units in India for the company. Representational Image New Delhi: Consumer electronics major Samsung will invest Rs 4,915 crore to double its manufacturing capacity for smartphones and refrigerators at its Noida plant.4 crore a year from the existing 50 lakh, a Samsung official said.The Korean chaebol said that the investment would position the Noida plant as a major production hub.

The investment reaffirms Samsung Wholesale floor insulation39;s commitment to Make- in-India and Make-for-India and to the state of Uttar Pradesh," a company statement said.The company's investment proposal was recently approved by the UP Government under its Mega Policy.. "Inaugurated new Samsung mobile manufacturing unit at Noida. The plant started with the manufacture of televisions way back in 1997, and mobile phone manufacturing unit was added in 2005.2 crore units a month or 14.Speaking on the occasion, HC Hong, President and CEO of Samsung Southwest Asia, said, "A bigger manufacturing plant will help us cater to the growing demand for Samsung products across the country".

The company will invest Rs 4,915 crore to double its manufacturing capacity for smartphones and refrigerators.," the statement said.The capacity for refrigerators would double to 30 lakh units per annum (against 15 lakh at present), and for TV panels to 26 lakh units (from 13 lakh), the official added.Besides the factory in Noida, Samsung also has a production unit in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu, five R&D centres and # one design centre in Noida, employing over 70,000 people."The expansion of the plant on an additional 35 acres of land adjacent to the current facility will double the production capacity of both mobile phones and refrigerators.. As as a result of the investment spread over the next two years in the Noida factory, the production capacity of smartphones will rise to 1. New facility can produce 10 crore phones per year and create 15,000 jobs," he tweeted

Most people, if you disagree and say why, you have a good chance at influencing things," Cook said "You look to find common ground; if you don&xps sandwich panel Suppliers39;t show up, I think that is the worst scenario because then you are quiet, and it doesn't do your cause any good..And while Cook has been among Silicon Valley stars critical of Trump when it comes to limiting immigration, he endorsed a push for comprehensive tax reform."The first investment of the new fund will be announced later this month, according to Apple."Taiwan's tech giant Foxconn in January announced a $7 billion investment to make flat panels in the United States in a joint project with Japan's SoftBank. "We are creating an advanced manufacturing fund," Cook said in an interview broadcast on CNBC.

Taiwan's tech giant Foxconn in January announced a $7 billion investment to make flat panels in the United States in a joint project with Japan's SoftBank."Cook pointed out that apple spent more than $50 billion in the US last year -- buying from suppliers such as Corning Glass, working with developers behind applications for the California company's devices and more. Cook described it as wise to explore common ground with the administration while standing up when there are disagreements.Apple this week reported a rise in quarterly profits but logged weaker iPhone sales ahead of a 10-year-anniversary model on the horizon.

Apple has about 80,000 employees in the US and plans to hire thousands more "in the future," according to Cook. "We are initially putting one billion dollars in the fund." Apple planned to borrow money for the new fund despite having a fortune in coffers overseas because of the tax hit that the company would suffer if it brought profit home, according to Cook. Apple chief Tim Cook has announced that Apple is creating a fund to get more people in the US to do "advanced manufacturing," kicking it off with a billion dollars. "Comprehensive tax reform is so important to this economy.

The fund is being created to get more manufacturers interested in choosing US as a place to set up factory. Foxconn is the world's largest contract electronics maker and is best-known for assembling products for international brands such as Apple and Sony. "One of the things you should do is give back. "To invest in the US, we have to borrow," Cook said.Apple investing in high-tech manufacturing in the United States would come as rare common ground with US President Donald Trump, who hammered away at the theme during his campaign for office last year."A company should have values because a company is a collection of people, and people should have values," Cook said