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Manish Arora at Paris Fashion Week Spring 2013

Take a deep breath... and relax!

I think glamour issynonymous with meMalaika Arora Khan

What made you choose Colors'India's Got Talent?This show has a different connectand mass appeal, since commonpeople come to showcase theirtalents. They show things I havenever seen, been exposed to, orimagined. Also, I have always beenassociated with celebrity shows.Here, I get to interact with the aamjunta.The show is different. How differentwill you be as a judge?We all have our own USPs. I am alittle soft at times. I connect with kidseasily. They bring out the maternalside in me. I can't bear to see peoplestabbing and breaking glass onthemselves. I don't have a stomachfor those kind of things. I amintrigued sometimes — for example,when watching somebody jumpingoff 50 feet. I want to see it despitebeing nervous and scared.Most participants hope to make it toBollywood. Being part of theindustry, do you feel burdened?Making it to the industry isn'tpossible for all of them. But we have

to encourage them, and when theyaren't up to the mark, we tell them tohone their talent.Don't you think your glam quotientovershadows everything else?I think glamour is synonymous withme. I can't stand on a rooftop andscream that there is more to me thanjust the glam quotient. You'veto look beyond my dress andhairstyle. There is also a brainthat's ticking there. But, I amnot screaming to prove it. I amthe way I am. If you like mebecause I'm glamorous, so beit. If you like me, because I speakwell or I have a brain and opinion, sobe it.More and more actresses are doingitem numbers. Does it narrow thescope for the original item divas?I don't look at them as itemnumbers. For me, they are specialsongs that enhance the plot orbring about some respite fromwhat's happening. These days,very rarely do you a have specialnumber thrown in just becauseyou don't have anything else.

Thin is in for watchesLisa Ray is very happy these days, and she'salso very busy planning her wedding

When she was in the capital recently, she told us that she would be hosting areception in India in 2013 and spend more time here post her wedding. "Indiastood by me when I was undergoing my cancer treatment. So, we are planning to

host a reception in early 2013. Also, Jason loves Indian food and wishes to have it daily. I amvery busy these days. Since I am here, I am looking to shop for my wedding," she said. Theactress was in Delhi to launch the Rado True Thinline Collection - its thinnest ever high-techceramic watch collection showcasing technological proficiency and aesthetic precision.Lisa said, "Thin is in, but only in watches. This is officially the thinnest watch and epitomisescontemporary and artistic design. Rado's new Thinline collection is a mix of all elements onewould look for in a watch - glamour, precision and durability." Lisa added that her associationwith Rado had become more like a marriage. "I have been endorsing Rado watches for the last10 years. My association with the brand is like a marriage and not a short-term affair," she said.

How often do you relax? And more importantly, do you knowhow to relax?

Unfortunately, today, relaxation has become a luxury thatwe're increasingly finding tough to indulge in. With stressmanifesting itself in alarming ways in our lives, our health takesthe brunt of it all. The mind and body are like springs — stretchthem as much as you like, but once you let go, they go back totheir original position. But what happens when it is overstretched?You get burnt out. This is why relaxation is so essential. It helpsthe body bounce back.

How to relaxHave you become short-tempered, irritable or depressed

nowadays? These are signs of stress and it's time to identify thesource. Most often, people don't realise that they are stressed.Once you identify the reason for your tension, you must goadyour body and mind for relaxation.

Indian fashiondesigner Manish Arorashowcased an India-inspired collection onthe third day of theongoing sartorialextravaganza ParisFashion Week. Forspring 2013, thedesigner went back tohis Mumbai roots for acollection that featuredintricate goldembroidered over fulldresses and styled withmetallic leggings. Theensembles portrayed adominance ofRajasthan’s geometricprints featuring stylisedtigers, panthers andantelopes.Nielsen Consumer Panel IncludesSouth Asian & Chinese Households

When it comes to understanding consumer purchasebehaviour, the Nielsen Homescan® Consumer Panel hasbeen the industry standard throughout the world for decades.

Now Nielsen is providing retailers and manufacturers in Canada withdetailed insights by expanding the panelto include additional South Asians andChinese consumers. South Asians andChinese-Canadian consumers' voices arebeing heard and they are making an impactin the Canadian marketplace.YOU CAN ALSO MAKE A DIFFERENCEWhether you shop often or infrequently,your consumer habits represent those ofmany similar Canadian households. It doesn't matter if you live alone oras part of a big family, your household can make a difference. Withpanel representation from people from all walks of life, productmanufacturers and retailers are better able to understand consumers,that is, people just like you! Many South Asian and Chinese consumershave joined the Nielsen Homescan Consumer Panel and are happy thattheir voice is being heard, they are making an impact, while they are also

enjoying the rewards of panel membership.This is what panellists have to say about the Nielsen HomescanConsumer Panel:"So much fun - a wonderful way to express my opinion and make it

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FLAUNT YOURFEET IN SEXYHIGH HEELS!fashion

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The Glamour of a SariSari has been a fascinating

dress of a woman for manydecades. The way a sari

falls with the curves of a womanmakes it more and more attractiveand elegant. A woman wrappedin a sari feels like more feminineand graceful. Sari has been apopular dress in the cultures ofIndia, Bangladesh, Nepal, SriLanka, Bhutan, Burma, andMalaysia. It has changed itsstyles and designs over theyears. It has made its way intothe international market and nowwomen in many countries wear asari on both formal and casualoccasions. In Pakistan, it isconsidered to be a perfect dressfor a formal occasion. Manywomen love to wear a sari infashion on the weddings. Differentdesigns and fabrics are used for asari. Whether it is simple chiffonor a banarasi silk sari; beaded,embroidered or painted; each

style and the fabric have their owncharm and grace. Even printedsaris are also loved by manywomen for the casual occasions.

Many popular designers ofthe South Asian market designmodern saris with different designs,drape styles; and combinations ofcolors and fabrics.

• Simple is gracefulA simple and elegant sari looks

wonderful for semi-formaloccasions. Combined with the rightaccessories, it looks gracefulenhancing the curves and pleatsof your designer sari. A plain sari isreally eye-catching and looksgraceful on a tall and slim woman.A few plain saris would be a greataddition to your semi-formalwardrobe.

• Combine the fabricsYou can always combine

different kinds of fabrics to giveyour sari a more elegant and formallook. A velvet blouse with a chiffonor net sari in fashion would dowonderful. You can also make avelvet border with beadedembroidery on it with the net sari.Whatever fabrics you combine,make sure to keep an overallbalance in the fall of the drape ofyour designer sari.

• Make color combinationsYou can combine the colors

of your choice to make your sarimore graceful and stylish. Gobeyond your imaginations todesign your sari and make theworld turn their eyes on you. Youcan make it as formal as you wantby adding beautifulembellishments on it.

• Embellishments on a sariThere is a huge variety of the

embellishments that you can addto your sari. Beautiful hand wovenborders in thread embroidery, beadwork, gota, zardozi work, makaishand tilla work are the most popularones for making a sari in fashionmore formal and beautiful. You can

add beautiful laces to aplain sari to make it moreeconomical. Delicate workover the neckline andsleeves of the blouse arealso popular around theworld.

• Go creativeThere are a lot of

options for you to choosefrom while selecting a sari.Different fabrics, colorcombinations andembellishments can makeyour designer sari a reallyamazing piece and willmake the people praise it alot. If you want to add afew saris to your wardrobewhile keeping yourbudget low, then you caneven combine more thanone designer saris with asingle blouse.

Flaunt your Feet in Sexy High Heels!

High heels. Enough said. The word says it all. A girl can never have enough of these beauties to enlivenher life; it’s the high heel shoes rather than the diamonds that are indeed a girl’s best friend, or so I liketo believe. Self confidence comes with the perfect pair of stilettos. Stilettos are high heel shoes on

women that are thinner than spiker heels. They are the standard against which all high heel fashion trends aremeasured. A woman’s wardrobe is incomplete without having the perfect pair of stilettos to flaunt her feet in.The best thing about high heel shoes is that they make your feet look sexier and miraculous. Another type ofhigh heels is platform shoes. They are shoes, boots or sandals with thick soles at least four inches in height.Platform shoes are also available in wooden heel and are known as clogs. Many celebrities around the worldare seen to be adorning platform high heels and they have become the new trend in high heel fashion.Remember the sexy whit-beaded high heels Lady Gaga is wearing in her bad romance? Platform heels. For allthe tall ladies out there who want to look just as sexy wearing heels as other women but don’t want to look outof place by adding too much height through high heeled shoes, kitten heels are just the thing you are lookingfor. It’s a short, slender heel which gives the curve and the sex appeal of a high heeled shoe, minus the addedheight. The best that high heel fashion has to offer though is the court shoes with stiletto heels. Believe me,this is one accessory you don’t want to miss out on. Also, while talking about high heel fashion, one cannotmiss out on the fabulous boots. Boots are available in any heel that you want. You name it. It’s available. Lastbut not least, wedges are another type of heel that is not to be missed out on. Very summery and comfortablein wear, wedge heels are the comfiest heels that you’ll ever find.

To all the women out there: you know why we love high heels so much? Because they always fit, evenafter that double cheese burger. So go out there and get the sexiest piece of high heeled shoes that you canset your eyes on and flaunt your body and your legs in it because believe me you, the little voice inside yourhead that keeps telling you to buy heels, that’s the one to listen to. Still not convinced? Remember thatCinderella’s living proof that heels can change your life.

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Nissan TeRRA Stars at the Paris Motor Show 2012

Mini Car Myths Debunked

2013 NissanAltima Earns 5-StarNCAP Rating

PARIS/BUREAU NEWS: Speaking to a packed audience atthe Paris Motor Show today, Nissan Executive Vice PresidentAndy Palmer led the global unveil of the TeRRA FCEV concept.

A pioneering bionic screen technology was used as partof the media conference revealing the TeRRA concept indramatic style. Ben Bowlby, the creator of the innovativeNissan DeltaWing race car joined Andy Palmer on stage during

the Nissan press confe rence , exp la in ing how Nissan ' sinnovative spirit helped him to make his motorsport visionbecome a reality.

Among an array of models on display, the final productionJuke NISMO appears alongside several special versionsincluding the Juke with Ministry of Sound and Qashqai 360,as well as a revised version of the 370Z.

T he comple te lyredes igned 2013Nissan Al t ima has

earned a 5 -s ta r overa l lvehicle safety rating as parto f the Nat iona l HighwayTraf f ic Safe tyAdministration's (NHTSA)New Car AssessmentProgram (NCAP). Startingwith 2011 models, NHTSA

introduced more s tr ingenttes ts and requi rements inorder to earn 5-star ratings."With the new Altima, wemade avai lable a sui te ofsa fe ty innova t ions ,inc lud ing in te l l igen thead l igh t s , B l ind SpotWarning and Moving ObjectDetect ion, jus t to name afew," sa id Br ian Caro l in ,senior vice president, salesand marke t i ng , N i s sanNorth America, Inc."The 2013 A l t ima i s t hewho le package , o f f e r i ngc l a s s - l ead ing 38 mpghighway, premium comfortand advanced s a f e tyf ea tu r e s . " The N i s sanAl t ima comes equ ipped

with a variety of standardsafe ty fea tures , inc ludingthe Ni s san Advanced Ai rBag Sys t em, d r i ve r andf ron t -pas senge r s ea t -moun ted s ide - impac tsupplemental air bags, roof-moun ted cu r t a in s i de -impac t supp lemen ta l a i rbags , Veh ic l e DynamicControl, 3-point ALR/ELR

sea t be l t sys tem, LATCHSystem (Lower Anchors andTethers for CHildren), zonebody cons t ruc t i on w i thf ron t and r ea r c rumplezones and T i r e P re s su reMon i to r i ng Sys t em wi thEasy Fill Tire Alert, whichsounds t he ca r ho rn t onotify a person filling a tirewi th a i r when t herecommended tire pressurehas been reached. Availablef ea tu r e s i nc lude nex t -gene ra t i on Sa fe ty Sh i e ldt echno log i e s , i nc lud ingBlind Spot Warning, LaneDepa r tu r e Warn ing andMoving Objec t Detec t ionsystems using an innovativesingle rear camera.

Mini cars have been populating international streets fordecades, and are now building a solid presence inCanada and the United States. The segment is

characterized by some misconceptions that the newest entries, likeChevrolet’s all-new Spark, can confidently refute.

The 2013 Chevrolet Spark, a four-passenger, five-doorhatchback, was designed tochallenge what’s possible in themini-car segment. Here’s a lookat how Chevy’s newest additionto i ts small car l ine-up istackling some of the commonmisconceptions surroundingtoday’s mini-cars.Myth: Mini cars aren’t SafeReality: Spark features thesame advanced safetytechnologies available on therest of the Chevrolet passengercar lineup

The Spark protects both driver and passengers with 10standard air bags, including dual-stage frontal air bags, seat-mounted side air bags and side curtain air bags that extend overthe front and rear seating rows. A strong body frame made ofhigh strength steel makes up more than 62 percent of the Spark’s

2013 Chevrolet Spark challenges common mythsunderbody and 42 percent of its upper body.

Myth: Mini cars are cramped and uncomfortableReality: Spark’s interior is spacious with room to fit four

adults comfortably The Spark offers more space for people andstuff than its competitors in the mini car segment. Its cargo areaof 11.4 cubic feet behind the rear seat is 20 percent more spacious

than the Fiat 500 and 225 percent more thanthe Scion IQ. With the rear seats folded down,drivers have 31.2 cubic feet of space. That isenough space to hold a Samsonite laptopbackpack, DKX 25” rolling luggage bag, 30”Hardside Upright suitcase and Calloway golfbag.

Myth: The smaller the vehicle the betterthe aerodynamics

Reality: Mini-cars are not as aerodynamicas they appear

You can change a lot , but you can'tchange physics and despite popular belief,

mini cars aren’t as aerodynamic as you may think. Mini carsshort and tall design creates higher aerodynamic drag. However,engineers designed the Spark to maximize a driver’s urbanlifestyle, making it manoeuvrable, easy to park and achievingthe lowest estimated fuel cost of any Chevy small car, except forthe Volt electric car with extended range capability.

I want people to have funwith clothes: Lisa Haydon

I ndia ' s t op mode l andactor Lisa Haydon is nowall set to take fashion to

a new l eve l by he rassociation with Sher Singh.She has created Sher Singh'sf i r s t c apsu l e co l l e c t i oninspired by her global style. Lisa Haydon has a globalfashion style with a distinctIndian identity and therebyc rea t ed amaz ingin t e rna t i ona l s t anda rdcollection for Indians. Lisastarted modeling in Australiaand t hen she sh i f t ed t oInd ia . She has walked theramp and done ma jo rcommerc i a l s . She has

des igned he r l i nein t e rna t i ona l l y, a l ong t helines of celebrit ies such asKa te Moss , Sa r ah J e s s i caParker and Jennifer Lopez.And L i s a w i l l keep ondeveloping a range of womenappa re l s eve ry s ea son onSher Singh.

Ask her what made youchoose he r g loba l f a sh ionl ine with Sher Singh? Andshe says , "The Sher Singht eam a re a fun bunch o fpeop le on to a good th ing ,with a great vis ion. I t wasnatural to want to tie up withpeop l e p ionee r ing on l i neshopp ing and acce s s ib l e

pret wear in India. Sher Singhencou rages i nd iv idua l i t ythrough fashion." She adds,"Fashion has helped me realizemyself in so many ways.When choosing clothes Iof ten think "oh, that ' s toogirly" or "I love black" to "howwould these sneakers lookwith this dress"? or "I lovefeather earrings".

As t ime wen t by I ' v eallowed my personal style toevolve, it helped me define, a little,who you see me as a person... Nottoo girly, with a boyish side and abit bohemian. I would love to seepeople take our clothes andinterpret them in whatever waythey choose and jus t havefun with it.

We really want to put outa product that is affordable,trendy and versatile." Whatdoes she t h ink abou t t heupcoming designs for SherSingh? How is it unique andin a market already full ofbranded clothes, how will its t a n d o u t ? L i s a a n s w e r s ,"Our new col lec t ion has arange of s ty les f rom colorblocking to floral prints to amore preppy cricket inspiredcollection of dresses.

My pe r sona l f avo r i t e sare a series of black dressesthat one could just never gowrong in- they can be wornseason a f t e r s ea son wh i l estill being on trend."

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While otherentrepreneurs reelunder recession,

Indian salon owners in LA,London, and Vancouver areraking in profits by luring mento shape their eyebrows andbeardlines, using a modesttechnique known back home as'threading'.

Indian-born Londonresident Pally Sandhu Pagliucais not complaining about therecession. And she has men whoworry about the shape of theireyebrows to thank. Theentrepreneur owns 23 BenitoBrow Bars — salons that offereyebrow-specific groomingservices — across London, andadmits, profits have grown bymore than 80 per cent in the lastthree years. At the Debenham'sbranch of Benito, 60 per cent of

Making a killing from plucking

clients are male. What hastraditionally been considered awomanly concern, shapely

eyebrows are growing irresistiblefor men too. And salon ownersof Indian origin across America,

Europe and Canada are offeringdreamy 'guybrows' using a desitechnique of plucking hair fromthe roots, that requires no morethan a cotton thread and someskill. Threading, say experts, hasits origins in India and CentralAsia (later finding favour in theFar East), with young girls in Iranthreading their faces at puberty.

Pally's husband andbusiness partner Marco Benitohas seen their male clienteledouble in two years. "Unlikewomen, most men aren't lookingfor arches. They walk in everymonth to shape their brows, takecare of excessive length and thinout the monobrow (bridgedeyebrow)."

Brows like English footballerDavid Beckham's and Britishcomedian Russell Brand's are hotfavourites, he says.

Do up your neck with a Peter Pan collar

Peter Pan collars are the perfect way to add instant sophisticationto your look Your favourite Hollywood and Bollywoodcelebrities are sporting it. They are adorable and even making

their presence felt on therunways, across the world.We're talking about the PeterPan collar syndrome! Namedafter the collar of the costumeworn by Hollywood actressMaude Adams in her role asPeter Pan, way back in 1905, itfirst got associated as a fashionaccessory on little girls'dresses, but was eventuallyincorporated and accepted asfashionable women's wear. Thisyear, this baby doll styleneckline is making a return onthe fashion circuit because ofits versatility. Even fashionista Victoria Beckham flirted with thesharp, pointed style of Peter Pan collars in her own line in the Autumn/Winter 2012 catwalk collection. You can sport a Peter Pan collar onyour dresses, tops or blouses — it is feminine sophistication at itspeak. Available in solid colours, lace, beads, sequins, pearls or metal,you can wear them as prim or oversized collars — the options areinnumerable. And if that's not convincing enough, you can also buythese dapper collars as detachable accessories.Add blacks to your wardrobe

I m a g i n e w a l k i n g i n at u n n e l . Yo u a r ee n v e l o p e d i n

b l a c k n e s s a n d t h e r e i s a

s a y s M a n i s h N a g p a l , ad e s i g n e r w h o r u n s a nexport house. Black shortd r e s s e s , a b l a c k s t o n ep e n d a n t , b l a c k s t r a pw a t c h e s , b l a c k b u t t o n s ,b l ack Byb los be l t s w i thu n u s u a l c h r o m e b u c k l e .Ray Bans of MIB, b lacks h o e s , s h i n i n g b l a c kleather square toe shoes,t i e i n b l a c k s i l k w i t hgeometr ic designs.

B l a c k s y m b o l i z e sc h a n g e , v e r s a t i l i t y,at t i tude and confidence.

There is black crepe,black lycra, black velvet,black wool.

B l a c k l o o k s b e s t i nfabrics that absorb colourand retain blackness.

A black dress can bework both as a hos t andg u e s t .

A b lack yoke wi th ac r e p e d u p a t t a l e n d smys te ry to wh i t e t op toadd a formal touch.

B lack i s a s l immingco lour. I t does no t g ivea w a y w h a t y o u w a n t t oheld back.

A n d m a n y p e o p l ec o n s i d e r b l a c k a si n a u s p i c i o u s , b u t t h e nour eyebrows and hair arealso black? Aren't they?

mys t e ry i n t he a i r. Tha t ' swhat black garments do tothe onlooker. Tall and leanpeople a re bound to l eave

a n i m p r e s s i o nwhen they wear

black.H e r e

w esugges t

s o m eideas fo r

m a k i n gthe co lou r

black a parto f y o u r

wardrobe:S i n g l e -

b r e a s t e d ,t h r e e -b u t t o nj a c k e t s o ra b l a c ks u i t w i t h

a white shir ta n d f o r m a l

b l a c k t r o u s e r sgive the guys the'look'.

" I t i s t h ew e a t h e r i n

I n d i a t h a tp r e v e n t su s f r o mw e a r i n gb l a c k o nf o r m a loccasions,"

The right pair of jeans is essential to a wardrobe. Here'show you can pick the best: Wide-legged jeans: Thesejeans show off your curves in a f l a t t e r ing way.

Straight-legged jeans: If you have a tall, lean figure, theseare the ones for you. Plus-size jeans: Go for straight orboot-cut jeans if you are buying plus size denims.

How to choosethe right denims

'The sariwill never goout of style'Model Shamita Singha on fashion,style and more...

What's your style quotient?It changes with my mood

everyday. I decide how I am feelingand dress accordingly but myattitude of being easy andconfident remains the same.

Tight fitted or loose t-shirts,you prefer?

Tight-fitted because I likehow my upper body looks in fittedclothes.

An outfit you can't part with?My pyjamas and my

sweatshirts that I wear at home.Must-have accessories:A mid-size everyday

handbag.If you had just two minutes to

put together the perfect outfit,what would it be?

For casual wear, a pair of darkblue jeans and white top with apair of nude shoes. And for formalwear, I can perfectly put togetherany solid colour cocktail dresswith black stilettos.

Worst fashion trend?Platform heels.A trend that will never go out

of style:A sari.A look you love sporting at:A party: Cocktail dress with

heels and blingy danglers.

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Narendra Kumar presentsthe contemporary bride

The Aamby Valley India Bridal Fashion Week 2012 saw acelebration of the contemporary bride with designersJyotsna Tiwari and Narendra Kumar presenting their

fus ion c rea t ions TheAamby Val ley Ind iaBr ida l Week 2012cont inued to minglebeaut i ful des igns wi thBol lywood on thesecond day. Wi thJyo tsna T iwar i andNarendra Kumarpresent ing their br idaldesigns , we saw manyin te rpre ta t ions o f themodern br ide on theramp. Saif Ali Khan, theof f ic ia l b randambassador for Sansui,l aunched the b rushconnec t TV a t thefashion fest. Ani rudh Dhoot ,d i rec to r, Videocongroup , sa id , "We ' rehappy to associate withthe Bridal Week as i tstechnology partner. Thisopportunity gives us av i s ta to showcase ourexquisite product range,which being fashionablychic is technologicallyadvanced to the core."Vivek Kumar, AambyValley City and SaharaSta r CEO, sa id ,"Through the Br ida lWeek , we want toshowcase the opulenceand grandeur of dreamweddings."

2013 MALIBU TURBO: A MIDSIZESEDAN WITH CHEVROLET SPIRITThroughout Chevrolet’s history, there have been family cars

that were stylish, affordable, and dependable – and had alittle something extra. In the case of the 2013 Malibu, that

something extra is an all-new 2.0L turbocharged engine that makesthe new Malibu the midsize sedan with real Chevrolet spirit.

“The all-new turbocharged engine showcases justhow capable the new Malibu is, and theturbocharged Malibu is perfect forcustomers who want a midsizesedan that is fun to drive undera wide range of real-worldconditions,” said Mark Meyers,GM global vehicle performancemanager. The Malibu turbo cansprint from 0 to 60 mph (0-97 km/h)in 6.3 seconds and achieve a top speed of 155 mph (248 km/h).Even with this performance delivered by its 259-horsepower (193kW) engine, the Malibu turbo a fuel consumption rating of 10.1 L/100km City and 6.6 L/100km Highway.

With its peak torque of 260 lb.-ft. (353 Nm) sustained between1,700 and 5,500 rpm, the turbocharged engine also gives Malibuexcellent response under a broad range of driving conditions. Thisadded performance comes with greater refinement, as the enhanced

torque reduces downshifts and helpsquiet the buzz sometimes found in

four-cylinder engines. Malibuturbo’s performance isenhanced by a chassisthat delivers responsivehanding with a highdegree of refinement. It

includes a four-wheel-independent suspension

system, hydraulic ride bushings, premium electricsteering gear and more. “With its global pedigree and Europeantuning, the new Malibu has a robust body structure, premium steeringand suspension, and substantial four-wheel disc brakes,”said Meyers.

NISSAN STARTS PRODUCTION OF

ALL-NEW 2013 SENTRAAGUASCALIENTES: Nissanhas celebrated the productionstart of the all-new Sentracompact car at its manufacturingplant in Mexico. The 4thgeneration Sentra, which boastsa stylish new design, increasedfuel economy and additionalsafety features, will representabout half of the plant'sautomotive production, whichalso makes the Tiida and Versa.More than US$150 million wasinvested to prepare the existingplant for the launch of this newmodel. The Sentra nameplate,which has been produced inMéxico since 1992, is exportedto more than 20 countries.

Company executives,including Bill Krueger, vice-chairman of Nissan Americas,accompanied workers in aceremony that celebrated the

first 2013 Sentra produced onAug. 30. As the car was drivenoff the assembly line, it wasserenaded by employees whocheered on with a car hornensemble and by a classicalmusic orchestra.

Armando Avila, vice-president of manufacturing forNissan Mexicana said, "TheSentra is produced with greatquality and a warm heart here inAguascalientes. The all-new2013 model promises tostrengthen its position amongthe most popular vehicles in thecountry, but will also earn theadmiration of customers ininternational markets."

Bill Krueger, said, "The 2013Sentra is a key component ofNissan's continued efforts tointroduce innovative vehicles ineach segment. The

Aguascalientes manufacturingteam earned the responsibility ofproducing the next-generationSentra through a long-standingrecord of productivity, qualityand efficiency."

The Aguascalientes 1manufacturing plant will buildnine versions of the Sentra forthe United States, Canada andother export markets, in additionto México. Nissan'smanufacturing plant in Canton,Miss., also will produce the 2013Nissan Sentra. The two plantswill be able to supply a greatervolume of the all-new Sentrathan ever before, satisfyingconsumer appetite for fuel-efficient and stylish small cars.

Jose Luis Valls, presidentand managing director of NissanMexicana added, "There is greatanticipation in the market for the

all-new 2013 Sentra compact car,which comes to deliver a moderndesign, fuel efficiency, safetyand a range of surprisinglypremium features for its segment.I congratulate theAguascalientes manufacturingteam for having built a solidnameplate since 1992, throughan almost legendary commitmentto top quality. The more than11,600 employees that make upNissan's team in México are veryproud of the Aguascalientesteam as we embark in this newchapter, which no doubt will bean absolute success."

Since the start ofproduction in 1992, more than430,200 Sentra cars have beenproduced in Mexico. NissanMexicana will announce thelaunch date and pricing of the2013 Nissan Sentra this fall.

All-New Impala –Chevrolet Reinvents

an Iconic Sedan

MELBOURNE: Nissan has taken the wraps off the engine that itplans to use in next year's Australian V8 Supercars Championship,with Nissan Australia CEO William F. Peffer, Jr., and Kelly Racing'sTodd Kelly unveiling the engine in Melbourne this week.

Nissan, which last raced in the Australian Touring CarChampionship 20 years ago, will be the only manufacturer to use aproduction engine in the V8 Supercars series.

The VK56 engine, which is made at the Nissan facility inDecherd, Tennessee, in the United States, powers the Nissan Titan,

Armada and Pathfinder, as well as the Infiniti QX, which are all soldin the North American market.

It will also feature in the 2013 Australian version of the PatrolSUV.

"The VK engine is something that powers engines on vehiclesaround the world right now," Peffer said at a press event. "Thistechnology which we use in road cars will transform under theharshest conditions of everyday racing."

The NISMO-developed version of the VK56DE powered the

Nissan GT-R FIA GT1 entry to FIA GT1 World Championshipvictory in 2011.

For the Australian series, many areas of the engines will beadjusted to comply with V8 Supercars technical regulations.

The engine has been 'sleaved' and the bore and strokeadjusted to fit within current V8 Supercars regulations, resultingin a reduction in engine capacity from 5.6 liters to five liters.

"It's going to be a pretty special day in a week or two whenwe fire it up for the first time," Kelly said.

Nissan Unveils Engine for Australia's V8 Supercars Championship

Chevrolet completes the transformation of its Nor th American passenger car lineup with the introduction of the all-new 2014 Impala. The redesigned flagship sedan builds on

the strong heritage of the Impala nameplate by offering expressivestyle, a more-refined interior, easy-to-use technology, and whatis expected to be an exhilarating driving experience. “The 2014Impala re-establishes this iconic Chevrolet nameplate as adesign leader, with bold styling that will turn heads for yearsto come,” said Mark Reuss, president, GM Nor th America.“The team has also delivered the comfor t, safety, fuel effi-ciency and technology that will strengthen Impala’s leader-ship in the highly competitive full-size sedan market.” The all-new Impala goes on sale in early 2013 as the 10th generationof one of the industry’s most enduring – and popular – name-plates. Impala was America’s best-selling full-size sedan in2011, with sales of more than 171,000, which also made it oneof the 10 best-selling cars overall in the United States, alongwith Chevrolet Malibu and Cruze. “This all-new Impala deliv-ers on our promise that every new car that wears the Chevroletbowtie will embody the pioneering spirit that has defined thebrand for more than a century.” said Chris Perry, vice presi-dent, global Chevrolet marketing. “With the striking new de-sign and the right mix of comfor t, technology and efficiency,we have recaptured the magic that attracted millions of con-sumers to the Impala nameplate for decades.” Designed on anaward-winning global platform, the 2014 Impala introduces newlevels of comfor t, refinement and technology. Highlights in-clude: All-new exterior design that represents the next evolu-tion of Chevrolet’s design vocabulary. It features a sleek pro-por tion, sculpted body sides, standard 18-inch wheels and pro-jector-beam headlamps, with HID headlamps and LED day-time running lamps standard on LTZ models

FASHION TIPS FOR PEAR-SHAPED WOMEN

You are annoyed by your lower heavy portion and upperthin portion, right? Believe it or not, but all of us cravefor something that we don't have. But that shouldn't

stop us from being less fashionable, what say? If you havewider hips and thighs and a smaller bust, then you are pear-shaped. Here are some fashionable tips for pear shaped womento look trendy and haute.

Add broadness to your upper body by going fordresses or tops with small shoulder pads. Strapless, halterneck and spaghetti dresses are perfect for your body as theyremove the attention from your lower half.

Choose tops with voluminous sleeves. Go for dressesthat have ruffles, embellishments or a luxurious pattern/texture around the neck as that will add volume to your bust.

Wear dark colors for lower and lighter shades for yourupper body.

Where accessories are concerned, nothing worksbetter than an oversize shoulder bag..

Go for wide-leg trouser shorts, palazzo pants with frontpleats, wide-pleated A-line skirt (instead of its taperedcounterpart) or a wrap skirt. Vertical lines will slim you down.

Wear coats that are belted at the waist. Make sure it iseither waist length or more so that it covers your wide lowerbody instead of making you look bulky. Avoid coats that sit orend at your hips.

Lingerie plays a very important role for a pear-shapedwoman. Give your bust a boost with the help of a push-upor a padded bra that will help balance your larger middlearea.

Smooth the hip area by wearing shape-up/ shapewear.Avoid metallic fabrics in your skirts, pants and trousers

and follow these simple tips. Don't be upset with yourshape. Remember you are in the league of Jennifer Lopez,Beyonce Knowles, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Kelly-Clarkson,Shakira, Heidi Klum, Christina Aguilera, Keira Knightley,Paris Hilton, Mischa Barton and Eva Longoria.

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