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Rakhi store 'clicks' open at Infibeam.com

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 05:44:25 GMT

Why go shopping when Rakhis are available online at http://www.infibeam.com. An exquisite array of Rakhis to be tied on brother's wrist will declare, "I love you, my dear brother."

Infibeam.com launches beauty & perfume products online

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 05:26:38 GMT

Perfumes are loved by one and all. Today, Infibeam.com has launched its Beauty Store featuring a selection of leading labels like Alfred Dunhill, Carolina Herrera, Hugo Boss, Jeanne Arthes, Paco Rabbane, Tonino Lamborghini, Vera Wang, Versace and Yves Saint Laurent which are available at a click.

Impressive launch of Online Jewellery Store by Infibeam.com

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:45:23 GMT

Online retail giant InfiBeam.com has proudly announced the launch of an online jewellery store, offering wide range of jewellery and accessories. Margins in online jewellery sales are traditionally high; Infibeam's effort is to corner substantially lower margins on these sales.

Infibeam.com launches online apparel store

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:17:50 GMT

Infibeam.com launches an apparel store that features hundreds of garments for Men, Women and Kids even as Raksha Bandhan is fast approaching.

Infibeam.com online book store stacks 1.5 mln plus book titles

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 06:27:04 GMT

India's leading web portal www.infibeam.com launches its online book store featuring more than 1.5 million titles, today.

Infibeam.com offers 'Click' on branded Cameras

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:29:50 GMT

Infibeam.com opens Cameras & Photographic imaging products showcase.

Shop for Father's Day on Infibeam.com

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 07:31:03 GMT

Placing orders for gifts on father’s day has never been so easy at Infibeam. On this august occasion, browse through Infibeam’s online store of books, watches, mobiles, and accessories, health equipment, cars, designer cars, and bikes to make a loving gift to your dad.

Mobile accessories store opens at Infibeam.com

Thu, 29 May 2008 05:12:28 GMT

To match its successful online mobile store, http://www.Infibeam.com today, launched its mobile phone accessories section comprising of batteries, blue tooth devices, cables, chargers, handsfree and other devices from world's leading manufactures. Thus, Nokia, Jabra and Sony-Ericsson mobile phone branded accessories can now be purchased through secured payment gateway available online at http://www.Infibeam.com.

Discover 'healthy lifestyle' on Infibeam.com

Wed, 21 May 2008 06:55:21 GMT

Infibeam.com takes a step ahead to offer all its health conscious website members and visitors an opportunity to see, select and purchase health equipments of their choice. There are bikes, treadmills and fitness machines on sale that will keep all young and old – fit n trim. Log on to Infibeam.com and buy your choice of exerciser bike or treadmill to lead a healthy way – all ways!

Watches tick on InfiBeam.com

Fri, 16 May 2008 07:32:38 GMT

Buying watches online has never been so easy and Infibeam.com show how! Browse through a host of watch brands and models ranging from low to high end chronometers which can be presented, gifted or simply on any and every occasion to be purchased – all at a mouse click!

Interview with Chery's CEO - Selling China's cars to the world

Wed, 14 May 2008 07:01:12 GMT

Yin Tongyao explains how his fledgling automotive company learned to profit from adversity.

Rolls Royce Motor's Chairman at Beijing Motor Show 2008

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:47:24 GMT

Speech by Ian Robertson, Chairman and Chief Executive Rolls-Royce Motor Cars at the press conference of the Beijing Motor Show 2008

DC designed cars feature for sale exclusively on Infibeam.com

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 06:45:39 GMT

Infibeam.com has launched the online showcase for internationally known Indian automobile design guru Dilip Chhabria (DC).

Ford's message on improved vehicle quality, fuel economy & smart technology

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 06:50:17 GMT

Ford launched its new "Drive one" communications platform Tuesday on American Idol, with inside stories about the company's quest to win customers on the strength of its vehicle quality, fuel economy, safety advances and smart technology.

Infibeam.com no more in a cocoon – out of Beta!

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 09:13:56 GMT

Going full throttle, leading B2C website http://www.infibeam.com has come out of its Beta version to be a full-blown web portal with new look, feel and user-friendly experience.

Infibeam.com offers Rent-a-Car service

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 06:05:58 GMT

After recording massive online business growth, leading car and two-wheeler search website http://www.infibeam.com offers CAR RENTAL service.

Componex Nepcon to begin tomorrow

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 12:23:19 GMT

Premier 3-day component event of the country - Componex Nepcon India 2008 will begin on February 2008 at Pragati Maidan, new Delhi.

Auto components event - Componex Nepcon 2008

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 06:14:56 GMT

Premier 3-day component event of the country - Componex Nepcon India 2008 will begin on February 2008 at Pragati Maidan, new Delhi.

Dilip Chhabria on car design & styling concepts

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 05:03:56 GMT

An alumni of Art Centre Pasadena in Transportation Design, he heads a company under his own name D.C. Design offering Styling and Prototyping services to the automotive industry.

His is a case of a designer who chucked a secure job at the Design Centre in Warren, Detroit at General Motors with plans to work for his own brand. On his return to India he first started his own entrepreneurial venture in Automotive accessories, which ran successfully for 10 years.

This exposure gave him insights into consumer buying behavior and decision making for products ranging from a couple of Rupees to high value items. It also gave him a hands on understanding of various materials and processes, a key learning for an enterprise offering Styling and Prototyping services based on the capabilities of a single resource.

In 1993 with enough capital to invest in his dream of designing complete cars, Dilip Chhabria started the company in its present form, shutting down the successfully running accessory business, to focus exclusively on the new initiative. 13 years down the line that one mans dream and vision has translated into a 300-man organization with over 550 exclusive designs on the road, a dream of every designer. As a result the company enjoys a brand in India that has a huge following and is associated with churning out eye catching and exciting products.

The company’s client list spans a wide spectrum of automotive OEM’s in India to high net worth individuals to corporate with specific needs. The company started marketing its services in Europe and within the 1^st year achieved a prestigious breakthrough in the form of an order for prototyping the new Aston Martin, Renault, Ford and GM successfully competing against the Established European service providers. The project was successfully completed delivering on all aspects of quality, cost and time.

All DC concepts come with highly developed automotive Interior surfaces including IPs, glazings, seats, door trims etc.and infact among the first accessory in his young days was an IP as an aftermarket. DC Design has evolved into showcasing a customer interface IP commissioned by Renault, displayed at Paris Auto Show in Sept. 06, and have developed a Touch Screen for all automotive functions and viz: Aircon, lights, Audio & Video through proprietary software manifested hardware used in most of our customizing exercises.

His has been a case of Design being used as a differentiator and driver to build an entrepreneurial business model in a country where words like design, aesthetics and styling were unheard of especially in the automotive sector.

His hobbies, pastime, relaxation, are all rolled into a single-minded passion for designing cars.

Infibeam.com presents India's Automobile Design Guru - Mr Dilip Chhabria.

Infibeam: How did the concept of design enter the automobile sector?

Mr Dilip Chhabria: Design has always been an integral part of the automotive industry. In the last few decades, styling is clearly an emerging concept and the number one priority for car buyers worldwide. Aesthetics play far more on an important role today as car buyers are more image conscious. Different segments in the worldwide car industry are formed on the sole basis of styling and looks. For instance, an Audi TT and a VW Golf share the same platform, but are separated at birth largely due to the different design directions both follow. Design is what gives a car its own identity.

Infibeam: You are a pioneer car designer of India. How did you become one?

Mr Dilip Chhabria: I became a designer in India purely pursuing my passion for transportation design. I was formally trained at the art centre at Pasadena, California. But my success I feel was largely due to the fact that my designs translate from drawing board to reality. We at DC Design have the ability to manufacture our customer’s dreams…

Infibeam: What are the different aspects that a designer observes while conceptualizing a car design?

Mr Dilip Chhabria: While conceptualizing a car, a designer has to keep in mind a myriad of limitations. The most important ones being: (a) style, (b) packaging, (c) performance, (d) costs, (e) ergonomic, (f) longevity, and (g) ownership experience.

Infibeam: Which are your favorite designer cars and of course designers from whom you may have drawn inspiration?

Mr Dilip Chhabria: There is just the one designer that I am truly inspired by- Guigaro.

Infibeam: What goes in the concept of Special Purpose Vehicle?

Mr Dilip Chhabria: The concept of a special purpose vehicle is in itself pretty self explanatory, i.e. the vehicles are purpose built for the specific requirements client has in mind. We endeavor to deliver a product that will satisfy all the requirements on our client’s wish list.

Infibeam: Have you any special design for presentation at AUTO EXPO2008?

Mr Dilip Chhabria: “DC’s Ambierod” and the “S.”

Infibeam: Can you tell our website members and visitors about your popular and personally acclaimed creations?

Mr Dilip Chhabria: All my creations are equally important and acclaimed. I would suggest all to visit DC Design website.

Infibeam: What advise do you have for new car owners who wish get their car designed by you?

Mr Dilip Chhabria: My advice to car owners is to first brainstorm about a concept they have in mind, decide if it suits their day-to-day needs, pencil down a budget and get in touch with us!!!

Dilip Chhabria shares design passion for car

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 12:56:20 GMT

An alumni of Art Centre Pasadena in Transportation Design, he heads a company under his own name D.C. Design offering Styling and Prototyping services to the automotive industry.

Established European service providers. The project was successfully completed delivering on all aspects of quality, cost and time.