Maruti Suzuki launches advanced telematics solution
New Delhi, July 24 : Automobile major Maruti Suzuki on Tuesday launched an advanced telematics solution -- Suzuki Connect -- for its Nexa customers to manage a host of services such as emergency alerts, vehicle tracking and car assistance.
According to the company, the solution is priced at Rs 9,999 (inclusive of taxes) for a three year subscription.
"Suzuki Connect is an advanced telematics solution developed and tested in India to offer seamless connected car experience to car owners," Maruti Suzuki's Senior Executive Director, Marketing and Sales R.S. Kalsi was quoted as saying in a statement.
"A nationwide extensive study was conducted to understand the challenges that Indian car owners face daily and their expectations from these solutions. Unlike other OBD (On-board diagnostics) based telematics solutions available in market, ‘Suzuki Connect' is a TCU (Telematics Control Unit) based solution which is better, safer and more user friendly."
As per the statement, 'Suzuki Connect' will be available as an option that can be installed by customers in their cars across the company's Nexa network in the country.
The system utilises a TCU which exchanges information through a cellular network with a centralised server connected to Nexa customer care (subject to applicable terms and conditions of the NEXA app).
"Once installed and connected with smartphone through the Nexa App, customers can experience its progressive features like emergency alerts, vehicle tracking, driving behaviour analysis, car assistance, driving analytics report amongst a host of other features," the statement said.
The company's Nexa range of cars include crossover vehicle S-cross, high-end hatchback Baleno, sedan Ciaz and hatchback Ignis.
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Stoinis hundred trumps Gaikwad's ton, helps LSG beat hand CSK by six wickets
Chennai, Apr 23: Marcus Stoinis smashed an outstanding century to trump Ruturaj Gaikwad's effort as Lucknow Super Giants beat Chennai Super Kings by six wickets in an IPL match on Tuesday.
Stoinis remained unbeaten 124 off 63 balls with 13 fours and six sixes as LSG completed a record run chase at the Chepauk in 19.3 overs. This was also highest individual score in IPL in a run-chase.
Earlier, skipper Gaikwad led from the front with a superb 60-ball unbeaten 108 as Chennai Super Kings posted a challenging 210 for 4 . Gaikwad's knock, his second IPL hundred, was studded with 12 fours and three sixes. Shivam Dube muscled his way to a 27-ball-66, hitting seven sixes. For LSG, Matt Henry took for 1 for 28.
Brief Scores:
CSK 210 for 4 in 20 overs (Ruturaj Gaikwad 108 not out, Shivam Dube 66, Matt Henry 1/28)
LSG 213/4 (Marcus Stoinis 124 not out).
