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When you spend long days on the worksite or long nightstowing a heavy trailer, comfor t and capability are hardly aluxury. With its quiet, well-appointed interior and advanced

technologies that bring extra confidence to the most challenging tow-ing situations, the 2015 Silverado High Country HD has what it takesto make the tough jobs easier.Silverado High Country HD, Chevrolet’s first premium heavy-dutypickup, combines the refinement and convenience of the Silverado1500 High Country with the rugged capability of the new Silverado2500HD and 3500HD pickups.Unique content includes a chrome grille with horizontal bars, andbody-colour front and rear bumpers – including Chevrolet ’sCornerStep rear bumper. All models include 6-inch tubular chromeassist steps, High Country badges on the doors and tailgate andHigh Country logos on the door sill plates.Silverado 2500HD High Country models also feature a unique 20-inch chrome wheel. Single-rear-wheel 3500HD models have an18-inch chrome wheel, while dual-rear-wheel models use a 17-inch forged polished aluminum wheel.Inside, Silverado High Country HD features an exclusive saddlebrown interior. Heated and cooled per forated premium leatherfront bucket seats with High Country logos on the headrests arestandard, along with Chevrolet MyLink connectivity with an 8-inch touch screen, Bose premium audio and front and rear parkassist. Options include a sunroof, navigation system and a rear-seat enter tainment system with a BluRay/DVD player, as well asa High Country Premium Package that includes heated steeringwheel, driver aler t package and power adjustable pedals.Also available on the Silverado HD High Country are Chevrolet’s newup-level trailer tow mirrors. The chrome-capped mirrors manuallyextend for wider trailers and feature power adjust with memory andpower fold. They include heat and turn signals in the glass. They alsoincorporate auxiliary clearance lamps and auxiliary cargo lamps tohelp make backing a trailer easier.

"It is more about story telling. It is about imaginative charactercalled Vanessa, who lived in the 1930s and 1940s and in ourmind she was a British," Shantanu told repor ters here Wednes-day after their show on day one of the fashion week.The choice of colours - dusty rose, off-white, red and chocolate,added romance to the range, which consisted of straight gowns,lehengas with contemporary blouse and also saris made ofmostly raw silk and chiffon.The menswear was a fresh take on kur tas."We tried to bring femininity in menswear so there was a lot ofdraped kur ta. It brought sof tness to a man's look. It is aboutnawaz style," said Nikhil.

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From Hollywood to Bollywood, from actresses to celebritiesin other fields, cropped tops seem to have taken the world bythe storm, with every famous lady stepping out at least oncein them! A regular with celebs like Taylor Swif t, SelenaGomez, Cara Delevingne, Rihanna, Alia Bhatt, ShraddhaKapoor, Priyanka Chopra and Kangana Ranaut, cropped topsare seen everywhere.Come summers and girls are all set to upgrade their ward-robes. But as you do that, make sure you have at least onecropped top in your wardrobe! These are light, look greatwhen teamed with shor ts or a skir t or even flowy pants, andthese also give a per fect shape to your body.Crop tops come in various styles and prints - the mostpopular ones being a sheer one worn over a blouse, graphicprint, ar t-inspired designs, tribal work, animal prints or evena simple pastel color.Cropped tops are the most apt way to flaunt your per fectlytoned body in summers. Not only are they very comfor table,if you have the fab abs to show off, cropped tops do it

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per fectly. The midriff-baring tops have been a huge hit on therunway and have been spor ted at various red carpet eventsby a number of celebrities too!So this summer, stock up on cropped tops and step out instyle.

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SPICE UP YOUR BOOKSHELFA CLEVERLY ARRANGED BOOKCASE CAN ADD MUCH LIFE,COLOUR AND VIBRANCY TO YOUR DECOR.Don't just fill your shelves. Your bookshelf speaks a lot about you.How you arrange your bookshelf shows your personality, aesthetics.Color them, arrange them, decorate them, personalize them. The booksyou store on your shelves are just the beginning. Once you do it, youcan see the difference yourself. So, what are you waiting for?Keep It Simple. To style a bookcase to perfection, don't go overboard.Don't make it look like a Christmas tree. Resist the temptation to packin accessories on every shelf. Keep a clean minimalist look by choos-ing a one-color scheme for vases and figurines, and take care to mixup shapes.Don't make the bookshelf Carry your color scheme onto your book-shelf to give the room a sense of unity. Add woven baskets and deco-rative storage boxes to easily organize magazines and maintain aclean look. Get out of your conservative mindset to put books only inver tical ways. Before star ting to arrange, make sure that you declutteryour bookshelf. Line books, some ver tically, some horizontally tobreak the monotony.Put your ar tifacts, photographs, attractive colourful boxes, figurinesand the like to add life, colour and vibrancy.Add ceramics and other objects. Place family photos or small worksof ar t against the books.And let everybody drool over your bookshelf.

SOME TIPS TO DEAL WITH DIRTY FINGERNAILS,DELICATE SAPLINGS AND MOREGardening can be fun and it's a complete stress-buster too,however, there are some problems we all face. Here's how todeal with some of them.-To avoid getting soil under your fingernails when digging thedir t in your garden, just swipe your finger nails over a bar ofsoap in such a way that the hard soap gets accumulated underthem. Now get yourhands as dir t as youwant, because whenyou're done, all you haveto do is wash the soapaway with a brush andwater. No more black-ened nails!-Young saplings are deli-cate and can be harmedunder extreme temperatures. If your plants are very young,plant them in small clay pots. They are warm in the cold. And inextreme summers, just spray the pots with water to keep yoursaplings cool. -Give a little boost to your soil acidity by mixingit with some ground tea and coffee every 25-30 days, if you aregrowing blueberries or gardenias.

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Tricks to make your home look spaciousLOW FURNITURE RE-ALLY OPENS UP YOURHOME AND MAKES ITLOOK SPACIOUS.People wanting a sleek, modernlook for their homes opt for lowfurniture. Furniture closer to theground ends up making the roomit is placed in much larger than itis. From platform beds to low so-fas, home decor just got lower.Many sofa sets available in thelocal markets are just a fewinches off the ground, instead ofthe traditional height of more thana foot away.Most Mumbaiites live in small

flats, and that is the reason whyeven a little space available any-where is what people crave for.Thanks to these shor t sofas theceilings of your homes can ap-pear to be much higher than it is.Low furniture can really lend aspacious look to your otherwisecramped dwelling.Yash Tonkk's duplex home in thewestern suburbs has a low sofacum bed that makes his other-wise small living room appearlarger. "I liked this low sofa cumbed. Its height and bright colouradds drama to my room, whilethe low height allows space,"says Gauri Tonkk.Not just sofas there are beds

available in the market, which ac-commodate the mattress, andthereby keep the level muchlower than regular beds.Low furniture can actually behoused in any room, and can bemixed with any style. "My wife,Mona and I got this low sofa es-pecially designed for our home. Ibelieve low furniture like our cof-fee table gives an amazing senseof space inside homes," saysSudhanshu Pandey.Low furniture can work in anyroom but when it come to just theseating areas, then mixing a lowarrangement and a higher one atthe same time can be quite di-sastrous.



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Audi S3 CabrioletFrom a visual standpoint alone,the Audi S3 Cabriolet cuts aspor ty figure. It is 4.43 meters(14.53 ft) long, has a wheelbaseof 2.60 meters (8.53 ft), and is1.79 meters (5.87 ft) wide and 1.39meters (4.56 ft) tall. The propor-tions are extended and balancedelegantly; precise lines and mus-cularly arched sur faces definethe flanks.The open-top four-seater has asoft top with an electrohydraulicdrive. Magnesium, aluminum andhigh-strength steel keep i tsweight low. A highly insulatingfoam layer in the roof reduces thenoise level in the interior. The topis available in three colors. Itopens or closes in 18 seconds,even while driving at speeds upto 50 km/h (31.07 mph). An ac-tive rollover system protects pas-sengers in the event of an acci-dent.Many design details hint at thedynamic driving potential of theopen-top four-seater. TheSingleframe grille, surrounded bya chrome frame, features a plati-num-gray inser t and doublecross-struts with an aluminumlook. The air intakes are framedby powerful edges and filled withdouble ribs and honeycomb in-ser ts. S3 badges adorn the frontand rear. The 12 paint colors in-clude the exclusive PantherBlack, crystal effect and SepangBlue, pearl effect.Aluminum strips on the wind-shield frame and beltline, alumi-num-look exterior mirror housingsand edged sill trims define the

sides. The taillights are equippedwith LEDs as standard. The lug-gage compar tment l id has aspoiler edge, and the bumper hasbeen redesigned. An aluminum-look bar and four vertical ribs giveshape to the platinum-gray dif-fuser, which frames the fourtailpipes typical of Audi S mod-els.Star athlete: The 2.0 TFSIThe Audi S3 Cabriolet is poweredby a top-of-the-line 2.0 TFSI,which delivers 221 kW (300 hp)between 5,500 rpm and 6,200 rpmand produces 380 Nm (280.27 lb-ft) of torque from 1,800 to 5,500rpm. With S tronic the open-topfour-seater accelerates to 100km/h (62.14 mph) in 5.4 seconds.The top speed of 250 km/h(155.34 mph) is limited electroni-cally. When empty (without thedriver), the Audi S3 Cabrioletweighs just 1,620 ki lograms(3,571.49 lb). The passengercompar tment consists primarilyof ultra-high-strength steel, andthe hood is made of aluminum.The turbocharged 2.0 TFSI, whichdisplaces 1,984 cc (bore x stroke82.5 x 92.8 millimeters), is a truespor ts engine. Heavy-duty alumi-num pistons and higher-strengthconnect ing rods transmit theforces to the crankshaft. The alu-minum-silicon alloy used for thecylinder head combines high ther-mal stability and strength withminimal weight. Two balanceshafts ensure supremely smoothrunning performance.With its dynamic character, thefour-cylinder offers up a fascinat-

ing driving experience. When thestandard Audi drive select dy-namic driving system is operat-ing in dynamic mode, it has aheightened throttle response, andthe engine revs up briefly whenthe S tronic shifts gears. Thesound flaps in the exhaust sys-tem open as the load and rpmsincrease.The turbocharger provides charg-ing pressures of up to 1.2 bars,and a powerful intercooler greatlyreduces the temperature of thecompressed air. The so-calleddrumble (swirl and tumble) flapsdirect incoming air in a targetedmanner. The camshaft can be off-set by 60 degrees relative to thecrankshaft on the intake side andby 30 degrees on the exhaustside. In addition, the Audi valveliftsystem (AVS) regulates the valvelift in two stages.In the NEDC cycle, the Audi S3Cabriolet with S tronic requiresjust 7.1 liters of fuel per 100 kilo-meters (33.13 US mpg) (165grams of CO2 per k i lometer[265.54 g/mile]). The technolo-gies from the Audi modular effi-ciency platform contribute to thisimpressive figure. Of par ticularinterest here is the additional in-direct injection into the intakemanifold, which replaces thegasoline direct injection FSI in thepar t-load range, where it lowersfuel consumption and par ticulateemissions.And the 2.0 TFSI is also at theleading edge in terms of thermalmanagement. Two rotary valvescombined in one module regulate

the flow and temperature of thecoolant. The exhaust manifold isintegrated in the cylinder headwhere coolant is circulating; thissolution reduces the temperatureof the exhaust gases, which im-proves fuel economy at full load.An additional advantage is fasterwarming of the engine during coldstar ting. And the friction-lower-ing coating of the piston skir ts,the rolling bearings in the balanceshafts, the on-demand oil pumpand the star t-stop system all dotheir par t to improve efficiency.Lightning-fast: The drivetrainIn the standard six-speed S tronictransmission, the bottom gearsare close-stepped for a spor tyeffect, whereas the long gear ra-tio of the top gear lowers rpmsand therefore fuel consumption.The driver can operate the light-ning-fast dual-clutch transmis-sion in the automatic D and Smodes or take control using thegearshift lever in the touch con-

trol gate or the optional paddleson the steering wheel.An attractive efficiency functionof the six-speed S tronic is theone-way clutch. It becomes ac-tive when Audi drive select is inefficiency mode and the driversteps off the accelerator. Duringa star ting maneuver at full throttlefrom a standstill, Launch Control,another feature of the dual-clutchtransmission, ensures that thepower of the engine is transmit-ted to the road with a defined tireslip.quattro – traction and dynamicsTypical of the S model line: Ofcourse, the S3 Cabriolet alsomakes use of quattro permanentall-wheel drive – the perfect foun-dation for optimal traction anddriving dynamics in all road con-ditions. Only Audi offers perma-nent all-wheel drive in a compact-class conver tible car.Its characteristic strength lies inthe enhanced slip-free accelera-

tion, driving dynamics, drivingsafety and directional stability thatit delivers. The powerful compactcar is dynamic and stable at anyspeed, even in difficult winterconditions. When exiting a corner, itsecurely transmits its power to the road,while its two-wheel-drive competitorshave to struggle for grip.The centerpiece of the quattro drive forthe Audi models with transverselymounted engines is the redesigned elec-tronically controlled hydraulic multi-plate clutch. The compact, robust clutchis located at the end of the prop shaft, infront of the rear axle differential, where itcontributes to the balanced axle distri-bution despite its relatively low weight.Inside is a package of plates that ro-tate in an oil bath. The metal fric-tion rings are arranged behind oneanother in pairs – one ring of eachpair is rigidly meshed with thehousing, which rotates with theprop shaft . The other r ing ismeshed with the output shaft tothe rear axle differential.



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LEXUS TO REVEAL NEW NX LUXURY COMPACTCROSSOVER AT BEIJING MOTOR SHOW

Lexus has released the firstphotographs of its all-new,sharply styled luxury com-

pact crossover to be launched onApril 20th at the 2014 Beijing In-ternational Auto Show.The NX, Lexus’ first entry into theluxury compact crossover seg-ment, has been conceived as anedgy, emotional design aimed atappealing to new customers withits striking design and advancedtechnologies, the NX will set anew standard for future Lexusmodels.Two LF-NX concept vehicles in-troduced at the 2013 Frankfurt andTokyo Motor Shows received ac-claim and substantial ly inf lu-enced the final design of the pro-duction NX.Exterior designThe NX has been designed to pro-vide a feeling of agility not usu-ally associated with an SUV. Itembodies an aggressive form inorder to make functionality andper formance with no compro-mise.The front and rear flares are fusedto the solid body that star ts at thespindle grille. It is intended to looknimble with incredible powerconcentrated inside. The boldflared wheel arches housing 17or 18-inch wheels provide acrouching, muscular stance. In-novat ive LED headlamps anddaytime running lamps firmly ex-

press Lexus’ bold symbolism.The side profile is accentuated bya roofline peak set towards theback of the vehicle to provideample head-room for rear seatoccupants and create a tight sil-houette.An innovative outer mirror and aworld-first door handle mecha-nism (with a hidden key barreland integrated lighting) add to theluxury appearance.The rear is punctuated by Lexus’signature ‘L’ shape combinationlamps, each with seamless LEDlighting, while the bodywork ech-oes the spindle grille design atthe front.Interior designThe interior of the NX brings asense of excitement to the cabinatmosphere. The core idea wasto combine the structural beautyof a high-performance machinewith a material feel that maxi-mizes functionality.The centre s i lver f rame isstrongly embedded into the instru-ment panel to symbol ize thestrength of the crossover vehicle.Knee pads located on both sidesfirmly support the driver and pas-senger. The intuitive interactionwith human machine Inter face(HMI) technology is located be-tween the front seats and createsan advanced impression. The NXcontinues Lexus’ display and op-eration zone concept.

Interior space played a significantrole in the cabin design, and seat-ing was a major focus. The NXpossesses the lowest hip pointin the segment adding to the con-nection of the driver to the vehicleand increasing overal l headroom. The NX has the longest lug-gage load length and offers widefront to rear couple distance.The tough metallic feel of the dy-namic frame and the materials

wrapped around it provide con-trasting textures in tautness andsoftness. The combination cre-ates a unique atmosphere.TechnologyThe NX introduces a highly effi-cient hybrid in NX 300h, and aninnova t i ve a l l - new 2 .0 - l i t r egasoline turbo in NX 200t.The NX has an array of innova-t ive on-board technology, in-cluding a Lexus-first Wireless

Charging Tray for por table de-vices, the first application of anew Lexus Remote Touch Inter-face with a touch pad, and acomprehensive Multi-informa-tion Display, including a Lexus-first G sensor and boost meter,Heads-Up D isp lay, DynamicRadar Cruise Control, Blind SpotMonitor and Rear Cross TrafficAler t.Chief engineer Takeaki Kato said

the NX was developed as a ve-hicle that suits an urban lifestyle.Much l ike high quality spor tswatches, bikes and fashion, theNX represents the ult imate incombining functionality and util-ity with design.“Throughout a l l developmentphases we were determined toapproach the NX from the per-spective of young, urban, luxurydrivers.”



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