General Motors : Hummer

General Motors is introducing the new Hummer H3. It looks very much like the big, beefy, hypermacho Hummer H2 which looks a lot like the really big, really beefy, Hummer H1.But the Hummer H3 is smaller. About the same size as a small family sedan, it's almost 17 inches shorter than the H2 and 6.5 inches narrower. It is similar in size to the Jeep Liberty.

Extremely poor gas mileage has been a major complaint among owners of the larger Hummer H2. (Because it is not considered, technically, a passenger vehicle, the H2 has not been rated for fuel efficiency by the Environmental Protection Agency.)The H3 provides an opportunity for the less affluent to afford something that still looks and feels like the big Hummers. It will be much cheaper, and it won't go through tanks of gasoline like kegs of beer at a fraternity party.

The new, smaller Hummer will be powered by a 220 horsepower 5-cylinder engine. It's no Prius, but GM does expect it to get up to 20 miles a gallon.

Sales of the larger H2, which is priced at about $50,000, have been dropping recently. Analysts have blamed high fuel prices and simple market saturation. There are only so many people who want something as extremely brawny as the Hummer H2.

GM still makes much of the new midsize Hummer's off-road capabilities. Optional versions will have extremely low-speed gear ranges available for "ultimate obstacle-climbing control." The H3 also has 33-inch tires and a 9.1-inch ground clearance.

In addition to its small size, the H3 will also be the first Hummer available with a manual transmission. The H2 and H1 are available only with automatics.

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Mandira Bedi

Biography

Mandira Bedi has stared her career from a TV soap called "Shanti". She was doing the lead role in it. She has debut in film industry as a supporting Actress from Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. Then again she done a TV Soap in which she had done a negative role "Kyo Ki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu thi".
Mandira Bedi's Glamour's image was noticed when joined the 'Extraa Innings'. Mandira Bedi the ‘noodle strap’ fame of Extraa Innings on Sony Max. The Cricket World Cup 2003 was a mixed bag for Mandira. On the one side, being catapulted into the limelight for that extraa element she bought to the game and being on the receiving end of some harsh criticism from the cricket crazy public, on the other.
Mandira Bedi married to director Raj Kaushal, they are essentially two different people. Yet, they have formed a bond so strong that has stood its ground even in the most testing times. Married on Valentine's Day four years ago, they are truly an extraa ordinary match. Mandira knows exactly what attracted her to the man of her dreams.
Mandira Bedi last release was Shaadi Ka Ladoo Raj Kaushal's project with Sanjay Suri, Ashish Chowdhary and Samita Bangargi. Shaadi ke Ladoo looks at the lighter side of marriage and is pretty much inspired from mandira and Raj's life. The world has got two types of men-married and unmarried, who are forever in a dilemma.
Mandira Bedi's latest we hear is that the ‘little superstar' Silambarasan has done some steamy scenes with Mandira in his latest Manmadhan produced by Indian Theatre Productions. Initially Mandira was reluctant to do the film but after she heard the story, she readily agreed. She is playing a psychiatrist and has a few scenes in the film. Simbu and director A.J.Murugan feel that she is apt for the role.