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Sedan shootout: Honda City vs Skoda Rapid

By STAFF Writer
December 28, 2012

Indian Automobile Market always has been a hot cake for almost all major Automobile brands. Better living conditions, upgraded standards and demanding nature of the Indians have made many International brands to drive down their Super machines to India.

Now, Just Imagine!! what we are going to do today, is something which you have been waiting for. We are going to present you the Super Knockout Comparison of two brilliant machines.

The first one comes from Japanese Manufacturer, Honda City and the second one is Skoda Rapid.

So, we suggest you to fasten your seatbelts, because we are going to accelerate the heating Knockout test between two hotty Sedans.

Introduction:

Honda City doesn’t need any introduction. It has been roaring on the roads from over 30 years now. this car has always been a profitable product for Honda. Honda City is manufactured in 7 countries and is driven in more than 39 countries.

Skoda Rapid is an entry-level sedan, which was launched around the end of 2011 and was also showcased in the Delhi Auto Expo 2012. It is based on the Vento's Platform but looks resemble it to the Fabia. It has the same engine of the Vento but has a lower price tag.

Exteriors:

Honda City's new version offers a class quality designing. Its new stylish front grill and reflector headlamps add up to the elegance of Honda City. New Bumpers, Tail Lamps, and the Sunroof enhance its beauty.

Skoda Rapid features exotic designing and its solid finish , alloy wheels, front chrome grills, body coloured bumpers, and coloured door handles are enough to grab attention on the road. And Skoda Rapid has been successful in doing so.

Interiors:

New Honda City offers refreshed interiors. It includes spacious cabin space, dual tone dashboard, trendy designer looks, and a symmetrically adjusted instrument cluster. Its offers great spacious headroom, leg room and good shoulder space.

Skoda is known for its comfortable and classy cabins and interiors. Skoda rapid also features same with well refined finish. The quality of fabric used inside is just appreciable. Super quality Seats will refine your soul and gives a luxurious touch.

Engine, specifications & Performance

Honda City is powered only by petrol engines, which could be one of its negative points. It is powered by 1.5 liter, 1497cc 16 valves, 4-cylinder petrol i – VTEC engine, which delivers 118PS power @ 6500rpm and 14.9kgm of torque @ 4600rpm. It can hit maximum speed of 170kmph and can touch 100kmph in just 10 seconds.

Skoda Rapid offers both Petrol and Diesel Variants. This car is powered by 1.6 liter petrol and the other version has 1.6 liter diesel engine. The Petrol engine delivers 105Bhp of power and 153Nm of torque, whereas the diesel variants deliver 105Bhp of power and 250Nm of torque. Skoda Rapid can attain a top speed of 188kmph and can touch 100kmph mark in 10.7 seconds.

Features:

Honda City sports great features like Rear Seat Centre Armrest, Front Console Pocket, Headlight Height Adjuster Cruise Control, Keyless Entry with Answer Back, Day/Night Mirror and many more. For ensuring safety, City comes with Dual front SRS Airbags, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Brake Assist, G – CON, EBD, ECU Immobilizer System, Child Proof Rear Door Locks etc. which is considered good at its segment.

Skoda rapid features' list include Engine immobilizer, Front center armrest, Dust and Pollen Filter, Anti-Pinch system, Tilt and telescopic steering wheel, Rear windscreen defogger, Anti-glare interior rear view mirror, Dual front airbags, Key-less entry, Folding rear seats, Anti-lock Braking System with Dual Rate Brake Assist, Rough road package, Fuel supply cut off in a crash etc.

Mileage:

Now, Comes the important segment of our Comparison test. Fuel economy is something which is given priority, while buying a new car.

According to ARAI Certification, Honda City runs 16.8 kmpl from its manual transmission variant and 15.6 kmpl from its automatic transmission variant.

Skoda Rapid's Petrol engine offers a fuel economy of 15.4 kmpl, whereas its diesel variant runs 20.5kmpl.

Pricing:

Honda City carries the Price tag between 7.25 Lakhs to 10.46 Lakhs(Ex-Showroom New Delhi).

Whereas you can own a Skoda Rapid by paying between 6.92 Lakhs to 9.70 Lakhs(Ex-Showroom New Delhi).

Result Time:

Currently, Skoda Rapid offers a Diesel engine, which makes it a step ahead of this Knockout Test. It’s also an economical option over Honda City. But Comparing the Charm, the elegance and the perfection, Honda City drives out as a clear winner. Honda City has earned a respect in the market, under which Skoda Rapid is far behind.

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December 28, 2012 | 0 comments

Federal Tax Forms for 2012, 2013

By STAFF Writer
November 05, 2012

It’s easy to get mixed up in the world of tax forms that you could be filling out for the 2012, 2013 tax year. Whether you’re a seasoned vet when it comes to tax season or this is your first time, it’s always healthy to make sure that you look at the forms you need to fill out.

Here’s a list of the most common tax forms, often considered terminology, and their basic definition to help you figure out which federal tax forms you need for filing taxes. Keep in mind that state tax forms are not included in this lists, and you should consult with your local library as to which forms you need for state taxes.

Form 1040

The most common of tax forms, nearly all Americans will file a 1040 tax form. There are a few varieties of the 1040, including the 1040A, 1040EZ and the 1040X. Which one you use usually depends on the income that you made and what tax form you have been provided with by your employer, so do not fill out the 1040 until you know exactly which variation of this form that you need.

Form 1098

Student loans, mortgage interest rates and tuition payments are all to be filed on the form 1098. 1098 is the federal tax form for deductions from what you would otherwise end up paying in taxes, so if you have any of the payments just mentioned, make sure to grab this form and look through it thoroughly before filing your taxes.

Form 1099

If money that you made doesn’t seem to fit on the 1040 federal tax forms, you more than likely should be using a 1099. Independent contractors and lottery winners are the most common examples of individuals who have to fill out a 1099. This should also be used when you withdraw money from a retirement account or a 401k, or when you make money off the sale of a home.

It’s easy to get lost in the world of tax forms this year, but if you don’t have one of these forms in front of you, you more than likely have to grab one of them. If you are looking for Federal tax forms, there is a list tax forms located at this link.

http://www.easyincometaxfilingonline.com/tax-forms/irs-tax-forms/ 

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November 05, 2012 | 0 comments

Coal India May Revise Production Target Again

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By ONE Liners Agency

July 09, 2012

Coal India needs to revise its output target again, said coal minister Sriprakash Jaiswal. Earlier, the production target was scaled-down by the company. Now there is immense pressure from the industry in increasing the coal production.

The revision is in the offing is confirmed by Coal India chairman Narsing Rao.

Talking to the reporters he said, "Targets would be about production and off-take, and any revision has to be upwards obviously."

The previous scale down of Coal India was from 470 million tonne to 468.74 million tonne. In 2011-12 the company logged in 435.84 million tonne of coal production.

In the quarter of April-June Coal India has met 100 percent target of 102.46 million tonne. Despite 100 percent fulfilling the coal ministry is looking for increased production target.

At the Coal India part, the company is so far undecided whether to take the responsibility of extra production for meeting the domestic demand-supply gap.

Mr Rao said India is currently facing coal shortage of about 80-90 million tonne in the power sector and if the country import it and supply at the same price to the consumer then it won't be a big value addition.

By the end of this month a decision on contentious issue of fuel supply agreement (FSA) will likely be taken and 50 percent of power plants have signed it including NTPC. The July 10 board meeting of Coal India is expected to be finalising the revised FSA.

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July 09, 2012 | 0 comments

Euro Cup 2012 a missed opportunity for Indian sports bars and pubs

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By ONE Liners Agency
July 02, 2012

Euro Cup 2012 becomes a missed opportunity in terms of business for sports bars and pubs in the Indian city Hyderabad as the closing times of it strictly stick to 11.30 pm and most of the important matches were scheduled after Indian time of midnight.

Several sports bars and pubs owner regret they lost about Rs 50,000 if the Euro Cup 2012 matches were scheduled in the evening instead of post midnight.

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The owners says there are many football fans in the city who would have loved to watch the live telecast of the Euro Cup 2012 matches in the sports bars and pubs over few drinks.

Owners and managers of Xtreme Sports Bar, Game On, 10 Sports Bar and Grill, and many more said they were helpless in capitalizing on the biggest football tournament.

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July 02, 2012 | 0 comments

World's top 10 countries with high gas prices

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By ONE Liners Agency

July 01, 2012

Below are the top 10 countries in the world where high gas prices are the norm. The data has been revealed by British insurance firm Staveley Head. The government there anticipates an eventual decline in oil and gas production, and saves state petroleum revenues in the world’s second largest sovereign wealth fund, which was valued at over $500 billion in 2011.

Norway - $10.12 per gallon

Norway is world's 7th largest oil exporter and enjoy strong economy. About 20 percent of the country's revenue comes from petroleum sector.

Turkey - $9.99 per gallon

Economy of Turkey mostly enjoys free market and privatizing industry is getting a push. The country is highly dependent on oil and gas imports for 97 percent of its energy.

Netherlands - $9.13 per gallon

Being fifth largest economy in the eurozone, Netherlands economy grew rapidly until 2008 global financial crisis. Petroleum refining is a key part of the nations' industrial sector.

Italy - $9.01 per gallon

The country is eurozone's third largest economy with highest public perceptions of corruption in the region. It's underground economy make about 17 percent of the GDP. Tax evasion is also a widespread issue. Last year the government passed several packages to balance budget and the gas taxes was increased 24 percent.

Greece - $8.95 per gallon

Claimed being lagging in payment, the Iranian government stopped exporting crude oil to refiners in Greece in February 2012.

Denmark - $8.82 per gallon

The country levies high taxes on automobiles as well as on gasoline. A sales tax of 100 percent is levied on cars and 50 percent taxes on gasoline price. Though Denmark got more oil in the energy mix than US coming from North sea oil patch and not for Middle East, yet people mostly commute by walking, bicycle or public transport.

United Kingdom - $8.76 per gallon

Since March 2010 the prices of fuel have jumped 20 percent.

Sweden - $8.70 per gallon

The country has levied energy taxes and carbon taxes on fuel since 1991 imposed on households and giving concessions for industry. In 2006 it rose oil prices to become first oil free country in the world by 2020.

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Eritrea - $8.70 per gallon

Attained independence in 1991, Eritrea is one of the poorest countries in the world with one of the most repressive governments in the world. The country got low per capita petroleum consumption and ranks 168th in the world among 215 countries.

Belgium - $8.64 per gallon

In 2011 the motor fuel prices in the country rose by 16 percent compared to 12 percent in the neighboring countries. It is heavily industrialized country with high consumption of petroleum.

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Australian online business is at boom

By ONE Liners Agency
June 28, 2012

Online business in Australia is growing rapidly during the financial year 2010-2011, reveals Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).

In its research released on Thursday the ABS showed local businesses there received online orders of about $189 billion in financial year ending June 30, 2011, which was an increase of 32 percent to worth of $46 billion on the previous corresponding period.

ABS data also shows that the number of business houses receiving online orders have also grown from 13 percent to 28 percent.

The sectors which received more online orders were wholesale trade and manufacturing industries.

The retail businesses covered only 35 percent of the total online orders received.

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Kenya bans export of maids to Gulf countries

By ONE Liners Agency

June 24, 2012

CAIRO, Kenya - Amid repeated abuse and violence over its citizens working as maids in Middle East, the Kenyan government has barred export of labors temporarily.

In an statement by ministry of foreign affairs political and diplomatic secretary Patrick Wamoto the government said it aims to protect its people from abuse. The statement also read that Kenyan domestic workers employed in the Middle East ended up in distress and so the government has suspended the recruitment and export of labors temporarily with immediate effect to the Middle East.

The concerns mentioned in the statement for this action were complaints by its citizens related to mistreatment, overwork, lack of salaries, lack of communication with relatives and denial of food.

The statement note also read, "In some cases, Kenyans are lured by unscrupulous and unregistered agents who promise non-existent and supposedly lucrative jobs to desperate and unsuspecting Kenyans."

Over the years maids from across the world to Middle East often complained of horrible treatment in the region and especially in Saudi Arabia. The complaints included sexual abuse and rape.

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June 24, 2012 | 0 comments

Air New Zealand launches cheaper domestic fares

By STAFF Writer
December 05, 2011

Air New Zealand launches low-cost seats slashing domestic arifares by up to $10. The newly introduced low-cost seats are only for carry-on luggage for travellers.

The airlines said the low-cost seats suit style fares and it would be less by 6 percent in average.

The flexible fare structure was earlier introduced by the national carrier on Tasman and Pacific Island flights about fourteen months ago. The outstanding success of it is the result of new low-cost seats for the domestic destinations.

Air New Zealand also announced today the launching of $59 stand-by fares nationwide until June 30, 2011. These stand-by fares are applicable on many of the domestic destinations out of 27 or in any non-stop off peak flights.

The longest distances are Aucland-Queenstown and Auckland-Dunedin. The fare of this route one way is $79.

Just for $10 extra per person in one way journey the standby fares are made available, including a bag.

Air New Zealand group general manager Australasia airline Bruce Parton said there will be thousands of last minute bargain seats option for travellers every week on regional and main trunk routes.

Jetstar is to launch flights on December 22 from capital to Queenstown at $79 one way, and this would give tough competition to Air New Zealand.

Presently Air New Zealand has a monopoly on the route and its direct flight to Queensland was $266.

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December 05, 2011 | 0 comments

Tokyo Motor Show Opens Amid Strong Yen

By STAFF Reporter
December 02, 2011

TOKYO MOTOR SHOW NEWS - Tokyo Motor Show to begin the public showing tomorrow, December 3rd, at the Tokyo International Exhibition Center in the capital of Japan. The event will showcase premiere debut of concept vehicles, electric vehicles, beautiful cars, fast cars and more in the list of 52, including sixteen motorcycles and 3 commercial vehicles.

The 42nd Tokyo Motor Show will be held until December 11, Sunday, marking return to Tokyo after twenty-four years.

The Japanese car industry is undergoing a hard year after tsunami and earthquake in the country in March this year and the recent floods in Thailand that resulted in production shortfalls.

This year's theme of the show is "Mobility can change the world". Twelve countries are participating with 176 brands. The Tokyo Big Sight, as the ground is popularly known, covers an exhibition space of 35,100 sqm.

In 2009 there were 129 exhibitors to the show from ten countries. It was held at Makihari Messe, Nippon Convention Center in Chiba (Japan) between October 23 and November 08.

According to analysts, the Tokyo Motor Show stages future dream concept vehicles, but the global economy downturn and shift of auto market interests to neighboring country China resulted in diminished corporate interest in it.

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December 02, 2011 | 1 comments

Think Global Echoed In Malaysia-Indonesia Business Seminar

By STAFF Reporter
November 28, 2011

Malaysia-Indonesia Business Seminar 2011 was attended by about 100 businessmen and representatives from both countries yesterday at the Indonesian Embassy building in Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur.

The main areas of discussion in the seminar were challenges faced by the entrepreneurs and about franchise businesses in Indonesia and Malaysia.

The panel of the seminar was joined by Datuk Suhaimi Shahadan, chairman of Young Malaysian Malay Businessmen and Industrialists Association (Perdasama), and Afkhar Razi Mohamed, Ministry of Domestic Trade.

Datuk said the market in Malaysia is small as the population of the country is just 28 million. He added if any business wants to think big, it need to go out of Malaysia, and in Indonesian 245 million population more than 10 percent are super rich. Further Datuk mentioned that Sri Lanka is presently a good market and the economy of Philippines is also booming.

The Malaysia-Indonesia Business Seminar 2011 was organised by Indonesian Embassy, Indonesian Community Assembly (Permai), Vivadot Network and Media Services. The main aim of the seminar is to strengthen the relationship along with enhancing cooperation and understanding through trade relations.

Tengku Rizal Gading, chief adviser of Permai opened the seminar tagged as 'The Future of Indonesian-Malaysia Trade Relations and Challenges'.

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November 28, 2011 | 0 comments