Thursday, March 3, 2016
Press Release- Stärkenn Sports extends support to the Sea Hawks in their attempt at the world’s most challenging triathlon
Stärkenn Sports extends
support to the Sea Hawks in their attempt at the world’s most challenging triathlon
A new world record of ultra-distance
triathlon achieved
Pune, 29th February, 2016:
In
their long standing endeavour to promote cycling, Starkenn Sports Pvt
Ltd extended their support to the
Sea Hawks to help them complete the Endurothon Gateway Challenge. The
awe-inspiring ultra-distance triathlon ever attempted in history, the
challenge comprised of three continuous events, namely, swimming,
cycling and running, in the same order. Conducted
from 25th - 27th February, 2016, the challenge was successfully completed in 71 hours and 40 minutes.
Sea Hawks comprises of two international
athletes- Wing Commander Paramvir Singh and retired Sgt. Gullupilli Narahari.
Renowned sportsmen and passionate social campaigners, they are known
for creating the world record in open water swimming and have been the
first swimmers to swim down
the entire stretch of river Ganga in support of the Clean Ganga
Campaign.
Stärkenn
Sports provided the team with two
Giant Roam XR bicycles, one ride crew member and one backup vehicle.
The cycling leg was a 400kms scenic ride which crossed the Ulhas River,
Pandavallini Caves, Dwarka, Peth and trails the Old Mumbai road. Though
the picturesque view of hills, open waters,
green pastures and typical city experience, with temperatures over 35
degrees during daytime. The steep and winding roads in Western Ghats
with elevations ranging from 14m to 624m added to the daunting nature of
the ride.
Re-counting
his experience, Wing Commander
Mr. Paramvir Singh said, “We, the Sea Hawks, have always shared this
strong passion for sports- the more challenging, the better. With the
aim of supporting End Polio, we undertook the Endurothon Gateway
challenge, which was one of the best as well as one
of the most arduous experiences we’ve ever had. Starkenn has been
relentlessly promoting the cycling culture in India and have been known
in the market for their quality products. Our association with them
proved to be more than fruitful and gave us the hope
that we will continue having a long standing relationship.”
Addressing the event,
Mr. Pravin V Patil, Managing Director and CEO, Stärkenn Sports Pvt. Ltd.
stated, “It is overwhelming to be a part of a World Record and to have
helped in create history in the process. Aiming to spread the passion
for cycling, we are always on the lookout
for enthusiasts pursuing a common passion for cycling. The performance
by the Sea Hawks was simply outstanding and has helped us truly test our
products since we only believe in delivering the best. It was a dynamic
experience collaborating with The Sea Hawks
this year. We are looking forward to engage with more such events in
the future.”
Giant
Stärkenn, has played a major role
in bringing premium bicycling culture in India but also evolving it by
providing consumers with a first-hand experience of riding a bike which
is technologically superior and ergonomically customized for Indian
roads. They are made to satisfy the riders’ need
for adventure, outdoor fitness, sporting activity, group indulgence
activities etc. The bikes offer the highest levels of safety,
performance, comfort and convenience for the users. Starkenn delivers a
complete range of International and ultra-high quality
bicycles coupled with the widest range of accessories offered in India
and South Asian region.
Best Regards,
Gunjan Chakravarty
Account Executive
gunjan.chakravarty@mslgroup.Post Budget Reaction Quote | Mr Suresh KV, Country Head, ZF in India
Please find appended below a post budget expectation quote by
Mr Suresh KV, Country Head of ZF in India and Head of ZF India Pvt. Ltd;
“The much awaited budget presented by Finance Minister, Mr Arun Jaitley shows immense promise.
A
net investment of Rs 97, 000 crore in the road sector has been proposed
and a total of nearly 10, 000 kms of national highway has been approved
by the government.
With this proposed advancement in the infrastructure, the country shows
that it is now ready for the advent of smart transport options. These
initiatives are truly the right ones for stimulating the off- highway
products where ZF is present and will be glad
to contribute.
Also,
the dedicated R&D team of ZF will continue their endeavor to find
suitable innovative and futuristic technologies that can be introduced
in India.
Additionally,
the setting up of 1500 multi skill training institutes would help auto
components manufacturers in acquiring skilled talent. The Finance
Ministry has
also promised to enforce the necessary revisions in Motor Vehicle Act
and open up the road transport sector in the passenger cars segment.
All
in all, we at ZF are looking forward to this financial year as this
budget gives us the motivation to continue on our path of futuristic and
sustainable growth.”
Additionally, please find below a brief about ZF India for your kind perusal:
ZF India:
ZF
has been operating for over three decades in the Indian market.
Currently, ZF’s presence in India consists of 9 plants spread across
Pune, Pantnagar, Gurgaon, Chennai, Coimbatore
and Madurai. The components and systems manufactured in India cater to a
wide segment of applications from Construction and Mining sector to
Automotive, Commercial vehicle, Wind energy sector and so on.
Additionally, ZF Group has a significant presence in India through
its global portfolio of products. The Powertrain Technology Division
supplies transmissions, axle drives and clutch components, as well as
suspension and rubber plastic components in its
Chassis Technology Division to OEM’s manufacturing luxury and high
performance passenger cars in India. ZF continues to be a dominant
player in the premium Bus and Truck segment through its wide product
portfolio. The other key focus areas for India include
Rail, Defense, Aerospace & Marine. The total approximate resource
strength of local employees is 3,000 and is growing by the day.
Request you to let me know if you might require anything further.
Best Regards,
Gunjan Chakravarty
Account Executive
gunjan.chakravarty@mslgroup.Volkswagen at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show: World premieres of the T-Cross Breeze and new up!
Volkswagen at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show:
World premieres of the T-Cross Breeze and new up!
• Management Board Chairman Dr. Herbert Diess: "2016 is a year of new beginnings for Volkswagen"
• Fascinating open-top concept SUV breathes new life into the compact car category
• New up! set to thrill with multitude of models and drive systems, perfect smartphone integration and new colours
• Cooperation with BeatsAudioTM: new up! beats promises revolutionary audio experience
Wolfsburg/Geneva, 1 March 2016 – Volkswagen's reorientation continues. At the Geneva International Motor Show starting today the company is presenting two world premieres geared to the future of mobility: one a fascinating open-top T-Cross Breeze concept car, which marks the start of a broad SUV offensive. The other the new up!, which boasts a thrilling array of innovative features.
Following the BUDD-e at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Volkswagen is surprising visitors in Geneva too with a trendy concept car. The T-Cross Breeze is the most compact sports utility vehicle that there will be from Volkswagen. It is the first open-top SUV of its class and at the same time an affordable cabriolet with a raised seating position for perfect visibility. Just like the BUDD-e, the T-Cross Breeze also has a concept of vehicle controls featuring scarcely a single switch. Dr. Herbert Diess, Chairman of the Volkswagen Brand Board of Management, explains: "2016 will be a year of new beginnings for Volkswagen. With the T-Cross we are providing a first look ahead to Volkswagen models to come. We will in particular be significantly developing our range of SUVs and in future offering an SUV in every core segment."
The new version of the up! will also invigorate the small car segment. The wide variety of drive systems is impressive. Offering a choice of powerful petrol engines, efficient natural gas or electric, the new up! has the right motor for everyone. Maximum driving fun is provided by the top version, delivering 66 kW / 90 PS (TSI)*. Three equipment lines, a cross model and the roomy load up! micro delivery van are also available, as are numerous options for customisation. In addition to new exterior colours, seat covers and trendy dashpads, the up! can also be embellished with modern decal designs. Another innovation is the smartphone integration: the smartphone seamlessly bonds with the vehicle via an app and becomes on-board computer, navigation system and music player all in one.
For fans of perfect sound Volkswagen is introducing the 'up! beats', fine-tuned by US audio specialists BeatsAudio™. It is a genuine trendsetter with a high coolness factor, for its 300-watt premium sound system and a total of seven loudspeakers (two tweeters, two wide bandwidth loudspeakers, two woofers and one subwoofer) promises an impressive audio experience. Be it hip-hop, heavy metal, rock, pop or electro – in the up! beats you can really feel the music.
*Provisional consumption figures: New up! fuel consumption TSI 66 kW/90 PS in l/100 km: 4.4 (combined); CO2 emissions in g/km: 102 (combined).
New up! product video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
T-Cross Breeze product video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Best regards,
Kalyani Deshpande
Management Associate
Kalyani.deshpande@mslgroup.comWednesday, January 6, 2016
Volkswagen celebrates the launch of the iconic 21st Century Beetle in India
The 21st Century Beetle is priced at Rs. 28.73 lakhs (ex-showroom Mumbai) and is sold across select Volkswagen India dealerships
On the occasion of this launch, Mr. Michael Mayer, Director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars India said,
“It gives us immense pleasure to celebrate the launch of the 21st
Century Beetle in India, amidst our esteemed customers. Today, we bring
one of the world’s most loved automotive icon, ‘the Beetle’ back to the
Indian shores. And we are very excited to collaborate
with India’s edgy and super creative fashion designer Kunal Rawal to
present his collection, aptly inspired by the 21st Century Beetle. What
is also incredibly special for us is the presence of Bollywood’s
superstar Shahid Kapoor to launch the 21st Century
Beetle and be amongst us in this milestone celebration for Volkswagen
in India. We firmly believe that our truest brand advocates are our
customers, and through this special evening, we seek to thank them for
their unending support, and look forward to begin
a new chapter for the Beetle, with them.”
·
The carline was launched in the presence of actor Shahid Kapoor, designer Kunal Rawal, and Volkswagen Beetle owners
Mumbai, December 21, 2015: Volkswagen, Europe’s leading car manufacturer celebrated the India launch of the
21st Century Beetle at NSCI, Mumbai, through a lifestyle
evening in the presence of Volkswagen Beetle customers, Bollywood actor,
Shahid Kapoor, ace designer Kunal Rawal and the crème de la crème of
Mumbai’s fashion circuit. The 21st
Century Beetle comes with a turbocharged 1.4L TSI engine, mated to a
7-speed DSG gearbox, luxurious comfort features and is priced at Rs.
28.73 lakhs (ex-showroom Mumbai).
Adding glamour to the launch event, was Bollywood actor, Shahid Kapoor, who said,
“As an automobile enthusiast, the Beetle is something that I grew up
with because at the core of it lies fun and freedom. The 21st Century
Beetle has style, sophistication, freshness and a charm that comes so
naturally to it. I would like to take this opportunity
to congratulate Volkswagen India on the launch of the 21st Century
Beetle, and wish them luck for a successful run in India.”
Delighting guests at the event was reputed fashion designer,
Kunal Rawal, who displayed his exclusive collection, inspired by
the Beetle. He said, “The Beetle is known for its unique styling, strong
references to global popular culture and an unmistakable retro
personality that is complimented by its bright, much
in vogue body colour palette. Inspired by these very factors, my
collection this evening, was full of
vibrant colours, riveting emotions and most importantly, just like the bug, it was something fun and new.
The 21st Century Beetle comes with brushstrokes of fun, and today I tried to capture just that.”
With a leaner
build, sporty and dynamic performance, stylish exteriors, luxurious
interiors and lending a thrilling drive experience, the 21st Century Beetle is set to rekindle
nostalgia, fused with modern day power and sophistication. The 21st Century Beetle is available at select Volkswagen India outlets across India.
For details log on to
http://bookmybeetle.in/ and
volkswagen.co.in.
Twitter -
@Volkswagen India
Official Hashtag -
#LoveTheBeetle
About Volkswagen:
Volkswagen, a leading carmaker in Europe, sells its broad model range, from the up! to the Phaeton, in more than 150 countries
worldwide. Volkswagen currently offers the Polo, Vento, Jetta and Beetle in India.
Volkswagen Communication
Brand & Product
Gagan Mangal
Telephone: +91 - 8879300107
Fax: +91 (22) - 33137364
E-Mail:
gagan.mangal@volkswagen.co.in
CIN: 50401MH2007FTC168439
Best regards,
Krittika Nangalia
Account Executive
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