June 01, 2021
A Scandal Over Manipulated Engines
Strong China sales helped push Daimler’s Mercedes-Benz ahead of arch rival Audi in global luxury vehicle sales last year, even as BMW, which is due to release 2015 sales figures on Monday, is expected Mercedes.Strong China sales helped push Daimler’s Mercedes-Benz ahead of arch rival Audi in global luxury vehicle sales last year, even as BMW, which is due to release 2015 sales figures on Monday, is expected to retain the title.Mercedes sales rose 13.4 per cent to 1,871,511 cars, compared with a 3.6 per cent jump to 1,803,250 luxury vehicles sold by Volkswagen subsidiary Audi last year, figures on released on Friday show.Both carmakers posted record sales in 2015, but Mercedes saw stronger growth in China, the world’s largest car market, where its deliveries jumped 32.6 per cent to 373,459 vehicles.
Daimler has benefited from surging demand for its new C-Class mid sized limousine, which saw sales jump of 40.1 per cent to 443,909 cars last year.The C-Class has been in showrooms since March 2014, cigarette lighter but the start of production of a long-wheelbase version in China in July 2014 has added further momentum to the Stuttgart-based carmaker’s fortunes in the region.The launch of a new E-Class is expected to add further momentum, Daimler said. "We anticipate additional sales impetus in 2016 from the new E-Class,†Ola Kaellenius, board member for Mercedes-Benz sales, said in a statement.Mercedes is due to present the new E-Class at the Detroit auto show next week.In contrast, Audi’s China sales slumped 1.4 per cent last year, to 570,889 cars. Volkswagen’s flagship division is readying a lighter and more fuel-efficient version of the A4, which last year added a fifth to Audi’s global output.In recent months Audi and parent company Volkswagen have been embroiled in a scandal over manipulated engines.In 2014, BMW sold 1.81 million BMW-branded cars, while rival Audi took second place, delivering 1.74 million vehicles. Mercedes-Benz lagged behind with a mere 1.65 million luxury cars sold in 2014. BMW has held the global luxury sales crown since 2005.
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May 19, 2021
Because Of Likely Imposition
The land has been transferred to Google. Representational Image.The land has been transferred to Google. Hyderabad: Search engine giant Google may hold groundbreaking ceremony for its proposed new campus here during the first quarter of next year, Telangana government said on December 18. "The land has been transferred (to Google). They are looking at the first quarter of next year for 'bhoomi pujan' (ground breaking ceremony). We have not got any official announcement from them. After Pichai has announced (about the new campus plans here), our IT minister has sent a congratulatory note to him," Jayesh Ranjan secretary of IT department, Telangana, told reporters here. Google Chief Executive Sunder Pichai, on his first official visit to India two days ago, had said that wholesale gas lighters Google will set up a new campus in Hyderabad and invest both in engineering and business development in India as well as work to increase Internet access and develop products that are lighter and faster. To a query, Ranjan said the government is in discussions with 10 to 15 companies for setting up their shops in the state. However, he refused to divulge the names of the companies. On government's 'to-be-announced-IT' policy, the official said though they planned to announce it on December 28 coinciding with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's visit, they may not be able to do so because of likely imposition of Model Code of Conduct due to elections for Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation. He also said that the new IT policy would focus to expand the IT industry to tier-II cities of the state. The policy would also give emphasis to emerging fields such as data Analytics, Ranjan added.
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April 29, 2021
Suit For Rare Dress Occasions Stick
Try and replace the majority of your ultra-casual clothes: T-shirts, cargo pants, jean shorts, sweatshirts and sweatpants, with clothes that announce your maturity. Too many young men start their professional lives without a clue on how to dress. Too many young men start their professional lives without a clue on how to dress. Invest a significant amount of money for well-made, classic footwear. The price of well-crafted shoes may come as a shocker, but the quality and comfort are enough compensation. Both the colours look good on most complexions and body types. Patterns can liven up the basic white and blue colour palette, and there’s nothing wrong with branching out into other colours once you’ve got a hang of your style.Suit upNo matter what your job is, you’re going to need a decent suit at some point.
Stepping into the big bad world not just demands a change in attitude, but also a fashion makeover. Build from white and blue shirtsWhite and light blue cotton dress shirts are irreplaceable essentials in a sharp wardrobe. They’re less common in a young crowd, so you’ll already be standing out. Also, make it a point to have your suit well-fitted. Making the transition from college to wholesale windproof lighters work wardrobe can be tricky. Tweak your look a little and get the respect you deserve from older people. A good pair of leather dress shoes will last you years and stay good-looking with nothing more than some light cleaning and the occasional shine. Irrespective of where you work, crisp, clean, and well-fitted clothing encourages others to take you more seriously. You can also opt for buttoned short-sleeved shirts in the summer. Appropriate-fitting footwear is the first step to dressing sharp. You can also get wool or cotton trousers much lighter than blue jeans, which is a blessing in any kind of warm weather.Dress to look matureIf you’re still wearing clothes that shout ‘college boy’, you’re going to be treated like one. Yet, as future leaders and decision makers of the society, dressing smart is the first step towards becoming a professional.
So stylist Nikhil Joshi lists out some essential tips to help you make the right impression:Classic footwearThe old adage that goes ‘you can judge a man by his shoes’ holds relevance till date. If your job requires you to wear one regularly you should look for a variety of hues and styles; if you just need a single suit for rare dress occasions stick to a classic single-breasted, two-button suit in charcoal gray or navy blue.Stepping into the big bad world not just demands a change in attitude, but also a fashion makeover. Good polos in simple, dark colours are always presentable and flattering as compared to baggy T shirts that make you look sloppy. Look beyond denim and go for well cut and classically styled trousers that will make you look a little sharper at social occasions than jeans. Apart from boosting your own confidence, it can also help you influence others.
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