“App My Ride” VWs Open Innovation Contest
World’s largest automaker Volkswagen AG has announced the details of the contest it is sponsoring called “App My Ride” to create a new software applications to be part of multi-media platform in VW cars. VW aims to create the best of car infotainment systems in the industry.
"Our aim is to invite the international developer community to take part in designing a future system," said VW Group research Chief Prof. Dr Jurgen Leohold.
The inspiration for the project has been from the smart phones and its applications which enable users to access Internet and Social Network from hand held devices.
The "App My Ride" project takes it inspiration from the boom in smart phones and the applications that come with them that drive consumer trends such as social networking and viewing Internet content on hand-held devices.
Cash and non-cash prices of worth upto 14,000 euros are in the offering. There will as be separate price for student participation. The winner will be hosted by VW at a new car presentation in a major auto show later this year.
The inspiration for the project has been from the smart phones and its applications which enable users to access Internet and Social Network from hand held devices.
The "App My Ride" project takes it inspiration from the boom in smart phones and the applications that come with them that drive consumer trends such as social networking and viewing Internet content on hand-held devices.
Cash and non-cash prices of worth upto 14,000 euros are in the offering. There will as be separate price for student participation. The winner will be hosted by VW at a new car presentation in a major auto show later this year.
Kawasaki thinking big for India
Japanese super bike manufacturer Kawasaki is planning to launch more of its products in India. It has re-launched itself in India as India Kawasaki Motors Pvt. Ltd. reconfirming that they have officially re-entered India for some good business.
Currently Kawasaki sells its Ninja 250R model through Bajaj Probiking centers. It aims to sell at least 1000 bikes in a year with the launch of new models. The new models will be assembled as CKDs at Bajaj’s Chakan Plant.
BS4 Innova makes it to the showrooms
Toyota Kirloskar India Ltd has come out with a BS4 complaint Innova for the 13 cities across the country which comes under fuel emission norms. According to the dealers, the engine remains the same but a new intercooler has been added to the turbocharged 2.5 liter common rail diesel engine. Minor changes to the catalytic converter and fine tuning of ECU has been done which has resulted in a slight increase in the performance. The price difference between the BS3 and BS4 Innova is around Rs 25-30,000.
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