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Secret life of the Beatles and the man who got them groupies and pot

Mal Evans was the Beatles’ fixer, roadie and confidant, but little is known about the man the Fab Four adored. Now a new book reveals all

For eight years, Malcolm “Mal” Evans was, in his way, as fundamental to the Beatles as Brian Epstein and George Martin. He was their long-time roadie and personal assistant, sometime lyricist, occasional performer and regular fixer at the height of the group’s fame and beyond.

Over the years he became friend and confidant — attending their weddings, fending off fans, procuring groupies, accompanying them on holiday, joining them on acid trips, going to India on their infamous pilgrimage to see the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. But Mal’s dedication to the “boys” and his own desire for stardom took its toll, leading to the end of his marriage and his untimely death in January 1976.

Until now, Mal’s life remained shrouded in mystery. Drawing on hundreds of exclusive interviews and with full access to unpublished archives — including his personal diaries, manuscripts and memorabilia which for 12 years were forgotten in the basement of an American publishing house — this is the first complete portrait of a complicated figure at the heart of the Beatles’ story. Just when you thought there was nothing new to know about the Fab Four, here comes the extraordinary tale of one ordinary man right in the middle of it all.

AT 27, MAL HAD FIVE YEARS on John Lennon and Ringo Starr and even more on Paul McCartney, who had turned 20 in June 1961, and George Harrison, still a teenager at 19. Mal – was the odd man out in more ways than one. He held a real job, as a telecommunications engineer for the General Post Office, and he had a home and a family. With his wife, Lily, he lived in Liverpool’s Allerton district, where they were raising their 15-month-old son, Gary.

It was a simple twist of fate that landed Mal behind the wheel of the band’s Ford Thames van on a January day in 1962. Neil Aspinall, the Beatles’ road manager, had fallen ill with flu. He was hardly the only person felled during that severe winter. During the last week of December, a blizzard swept across England and Wales, leaving snow drifts of up to 20ft in its wake.

By the time Mal and the Beatles began the long drive to London, around midday on Monday, January 21, the van’s brakes had begun to slip. During the early leg of their journey, brakes didn’t really matter. But it was on the journey home that disaster struck in the middle of the night. As Mal drove along a quiet rural road, the windscreen “cracked with a terrible bang”, as he’d write later in his Post Office Engineering Union diary. With the windscreen splintered, Paul observed as Mal “put his hat backwards on his hand, punched the windscreen out completely and drove on”.

Mal was left to contend with the gale-force winds now pummelling the van’s interior. The bandmates gathered up stray caps and scarves and wrapped them about their beleaguered driver, who had pulled a paper bag over his head to battle the cold. “It was perishing,” John later recalled. “Mal had this paper bag over his head with just a big split in it for his eyes. He looked like a bank robber.” Meanwhile, John, Paul, George and Ringo huddled together in the rear of the van, sharing a bottle of whisky while stacked one atop the other to generate much needed warmth. “And when the one on the top got so cold it was like hypothermia was setting in,” Ringo recalled, “it was his turn to get on the bottom, and we’d warm each other up that way, and keep swigging the whisky.” It was, in Paul’s words, “a Beatle sandwich”.

All the while, Mal and the boys maintained a steady banter to stave off exhaustion. As the Big Freeze raged — swirling both inside and outside the van — the Beatles regularly pestered their driver about how much further they had to go. “[Two hundred] miles to go!” Mal would reply, referencing the approximate distance between Liverpool and London. In the years to come, “It became our own private joke, and ‘200 miles to go, Mal’ was heard whenever things were tough.”

DURING HIS YEARS WITH THE BAND, Mal discovered that the best way to avoid being ribbed by the boys was to be ready for virtually anything. To this end, he carried around with him an ever growing doctor’s bag to meet the Beatles’ every possible whim. It was swollen with musical instrument paraphernalia — plectrums, guitar strings and the like — along with household items such as aspirin, chewing gum, a torch, crisps, biscuits, tissues and cigarettes, of course. As the years went by, he had another piece of luggage, which he lovingly called his “dope bag”: a brown suede bag with an om sign prominently displayed, complete with freshly rolled joints.

This began after Bob Dylan dropped by their hotel in New York in 1964 during their first tour of North America. Not long after Dylan’s arrival, the Beatles offered their guest a sample from their motley collection of pills — Drinamyls and Preludin (both uppers), mostly. But Dylan wasn’t having it, instead suggesting “something a little more organic”. At first, Brian Epstein demurred, sensing the Beatles’ apprehension.

That’s when Dylan said, “But what about your song — the one about getting high?” At that, he began singing the middle eight from I Want to Hold Your Hand: “And when I touch you, I get high, I get high.”

John quickly interjected: “Those aren’t the words. It’s ‘I can’t hide, I can’t hide’.”

Ringo tried Dylan’s marijuana first. A few puffs from Dylan’s joint left him smiling and suddenly marvelling at the way the ceiling seemed to float down onto him. Soon, they were all stoned. George recalled that, “We were just legless, aching from laughter.” And for Paul especially, the Beatles’ first brush with the devil weed seemed not only mind-blowing, but a moment of great import. To him, it felt exactly like the kind of experience that should be captured for posterity. Having dutifully provided his roadie with a pencil and paper, Paul ordered him to, “Get it down, Mal, get it down!” Despite being quite stoned in his own right, Mal managed to record the Beatle’s most insightful thoughts. The next morning, Mal retrieved the musings, which boiled down to a single sentence: “There are seven levels,” his notes read. Roadie? Bodyguard? Fixer? Now Mal could add “amanuensis” to his evolving portfolio.

AS EARLY AS 1963, it was clear that there was an unusual zeal among Beatles fans, one unbounded by the conventional social behaviours of the day. “As if attacked by a virus that changed their moral standards, teenage girls wanted sex with the Beatles and they didn’t care how they got it,” wrote Tony Bramwell, Brian Epstein’s assistant. “When they tried to grab a live one, crawl through windows or hide in wardrobes, they were sorted out by Mal and Neil Aspinall like M&Ms, to be sampled and tasted first. Brian — who was puritanical where his protégés were concerned — would have had a fit had he only known, but he was kept totally in the dark.”

At its height, the stage and its environs would take on the look of a battle zone. “Unconscious teenagers were being dragged out of the audience,” Mal wrote, describing a gig in San Francisco in 1965, “and we hauled them on to the stage for safety. Some were in a terrible state, bruised, battered, cut and unconscious. Their clothing was torn and their hair dishevelled. We put them backstage, where the casualties mounted into the hundreds as the show went on. A chain of policemen organised to get them to the first aid centre.” At one critical juncture, a fan hurled a metal folding chair onstage. Eventually, the situation became simply too dangerous for the band to continue. “It’s no good,” Brian was told. “You’ll have to cut the show. Only one more song.”

As the casualties mounted, Mal prepared to usher the Beatles to safety. “Sobbing girls lay slumped against the walls or huddled in the corners,” he wrote, “and I caught a glimpse of Joan Baez trying to revive some of them with smelling salts. Every artist in the show was backstage helping out and trying to get the fainting youngsters back on their feet.”

When the concert mercifully ended, the Beatles dropped their instruments, ran from the stage and climbed into an enclosed freight truck to make their escape. Afterwards, “Pandemonium broke out in the auditorium,” Mal wrote, “and I thought the whole place was going to collapse around us. But somehow, the police managed to keep the tide at bay, all the exit doors were thrown open and people were hustled out. The scene behind them was of devastation, with seats overturned, people still trying to get onto the stage and more people fainting.”

By the next morning, the Beatles and their entourage were winging their way back to London. But the perils of the band’s second North American tour would not be so quickly forgotten. For his part, Brian Epstein would chalk up the chaos and violence to lax security. But it was more than that, Mal realised. He had long felt that there was a dark side to Beatlemania, that not all the attendant hysteria could be understood as the simple byproduct of fandom.

Meanwhile, as the tours mounted up, for Mal the sudden availability of sex, seemingly free from consequences, represented an irresistible bonanza. After a lifetime of self-doubt over body issues and inveterate shyness, he simply couldn’t control himself.

“Big Mal was a demon for sex,” Tony wrote. “His stamina would have been remarkable in a harem. In the flat, sooty back streets of Birmingham or Manchester, he was a stud straight from the Kama Sutra. Like sacrificial virgins, a lot of the girls willingly accepted that they would have to do it with Mal to get to John, Paul, George or Ringo, and Mal knew it.”

Years later, John would liken the Beatles tours to Fellini’s Satyricon, suggesting that their worldbeating jaunts were a fantasia of sexual decadence. Lloyd Ravenscroft, the Australian tour manager, confirmed that the band members “had girls in their room, yes. That was in the hands of Mal Evans, who was very good at picking the right girls. It was very discreet and well organised.”

Mal became “a suave and smooth procurer”, in the words of Larry Kane, a broadcast journalist who was embedded with the band on one of their US tours, “able to spot a target with incredible intuition. It was as though he could pick up on the scent of women who were willing. Only rarely did I see him alone in a hotel corridor. At least his flair for recruiting included an understanding of the difficulties the Beatles could face if any female companion was underage or wronged in any way. If one could get an Oscar for safely procuring women, Mal Evans would have received the lifetime achievement award.”

Back home, Mal’s reunions with Lil and Gary were tempered by the infrequency of his correspondence and by the odd scraps of paper his wife had discovered in his suitcase — addresses and telephone numbers, invariably written in a feminine hand, from the “pen pals” he would meet on the road. Mal brushed off their significance, but Lil knew better. “It used to break my heart,” she recalled.

By 1968 — a year in which he had tried in vain to remake himself as a record executive — Lily’s mistrust of her husband had reached a fever pitch. By this point, she wasn’t just finding “silly groupie letters” in his suitcase, but also the occasional stray pair of knickers and other telltale signs of infidelity. She recognised that Mal was being seduced by overwhelming forces, impulses with which she could hardly begin to compete. “One minute he would be in Hollywood,” she said. “The next day he’d be back here cleaning out the rabbit hutch.”

Mal had emerged as a celebrity in his own right, thanks to publications such as The Beatles Book. “It was OK for him,” Neil Aspinall recalled, “going out in front getting the instruments ready. Dead popular he was. As they cheered and shouted at him he talked to them and made jokes. He didn’t have to physically fight them off, once it started.”

All shook up: the Fab Four meet Elvis

ON THE NIGHT OF AUGUST 27, 1965, Mal and the boys met Elvis Presley at the King’s Bel Air mansion. The 30-year-old superstar was in town to shoot the film Paradise, Hawaiian Style.

Prior to his coveted meeting with the King, Mal spent time with Colonel Tom Parker at his Paramount Studios office, where the roadie was lavished with gifts, including a gold-plated cigarette lighter and, to his glee, a white bathrobe emblazoned with “Girls! Girls! Girls!”. Mal not only appreciated Parker’s generosity, but recognised that he possessed “one of the most astute showbiz brains in America”, adding that, “He has wrung every dollar he can out of the Elvis situation — and who can blame him?”

As Mal was lounging in the Colonel’s office that day, the telephone rang. “That was a news agency, Mal,” Parker said. “It looks as though word has got out about Elvis and the boys meeting tonight. There’s a story in the London Daily Mirror. Now Reuters wants confirmation.” At that moment, Mal’s heart froze. “For a moment, I thought Parker was going to call the whole thing off.”

But the Colonel wasn’t to be deterred. With the so-called Memphis Mafia — a group of Presley friends and employees who served and protected the King — at his beck and call, Elvis’s manager instigated a complex system by which they changed vehicles several times before arriving at Benedict Canyon. As the Colonel looked on, Mal, Neil Aspinall, the Beatles’ press agent Tony Barrow and the Beatles ducked into a black limo. “For once,” Mal later quipped, “John, George, Paul and Ringo were ready to leave on time, and they climbed into the waiting cars at the bungalow bang on the dot.” Shouting, “Roll ’em!” out of his car window, the Colonel’s vehicle snaked its way through Hollywood, the convoy followed by a police motorcycle unit. By 10pm, the motorcade had arrived at Elvis’s house at Perugia Way. Incredibly, the Colonel’s plan had worked.

Mal was beside himself, feeling a combination of reverence and utter shock. After being served a large Scotch and Coke by one of the King’s minions, Paul beckoned Mal to meet his idol in the flesh. “Presley turned, and we shook hands. ‘This is your number-one fan, El,’ said Paul. ‘And he’s with us.’” Mal was thunderstruck by the sound of the King’s “strangely quiet voice” as he said, “Sure pleased to meet you,” to the roadie.

As the evening progressed, Mal marvelled at Elvis’s luxurious home, with its well-stocked cocktail bar and lounge, its thickly carpeted rooms, and, in the den, a massive fireplace with a copper chimney disappearing into the ceiling at the centre of the room. “Pretty soon the record player was working full blast,” Mal wrote. “Elvis played a whole lot of albums, many of them the Beatles, but modestly, perhaps, did not play any of his own. The noise was terrific, the drinks were flowing, the talk was animated, and, as I say, it was just like being at home with the lads from Liverpool.”

Eventually, Elvis picked up a bass guitar that was plugged into an amp positioned near the television set. “He began to strum away on the thing, playing quite ably, but he insisted that he was only learning,” Mal wrote. “Keep practising, fella. You’ll get to the top yet,” Paul quipped. As Mal looked on, “the most fantastic impromptu unrecorded session of all time” ensued when “El found some guitars for John, George and Paul and a set of bongo drums for Ringo, and they began to make the place rock with an hour of improvised beat music. It was fabulous.”

“There was only one hitch during the little concert the boys put on,” Mal later reflected. Nobody had a plectrum. “Mal’s got a pick,” said Paul. “He’s always got picks. He carries them on holidays with him.” Crestfallen that he had neglected to bring his well-travelled doctor’s bag, along with its ready supply of guitar picks, Mal scurried to the kitchen, where he fashioned pieces of plastic cutlery into makeshift plectrums.

Ringo and Mal tried their hand at pool, losing four straight games to members of the Memphis Mafia, while, “John lost $9 at roulette with Colonel Parker and Brian Epstein, who had joined us on getting back from New York.” In one of Mal’s favourite memories of that night, John pretended to be a reporter.

“Once, when I was talking to El, sitting on a settee, John came screaming up to us and jabbed an imaginary microphone under El’s nose and began to fire off a string of meaningless questions — which I must say were a pretty accurate take-off of some of the daft things that interviewers ask at our own press conferences. ‘What are you going to do when the bubble bursts, Elvis?’ he asked. ‘What toothpaste do you use? What time do you go to bed? Do you like girls? Who’s your favourite artist?’ ‘Yeah, yeah,’ chuckled El. ‘I’ve heard ’em all before.’”

Escaping from guns and a mob in Manila

ON THE MORNING OF JULY 3, 1966, the Beatles and their entourage left for the Philippines by way of Hong Kong. “Manila was our next port of call on our way back to England,” Mal later remembered, “and it was here, for the first time in my life, I was to experience real fear.” As it turned out, things were cockeyed from the outset. After attending their usual post-arrival press conference, John, Paul, George and Ringo were hustled out of a rear entrance and taken to the harbour, where they were ushered aboard a motor yacht.

“It was really humid, it was Mosquito City,” George reported, “and we were all sweating and frightened. For the first time ever in our Beatle existence, we were cut off from Neil, Mal and Brian Epstein. There was not one of them around, and not only that, but we had a whole row of cops with guns lining the deck around this cabin that we were in on the boat. We were really gloomy, very brought down by the whole thing.”

Things would get worse. After Brian succeeded in securing the Beatles’ return to the mainland, they ensconced themselves in the opulent Manila Hotel for the night. What the members of the band’s entourage didn’t know was that the Beatles had received an invitation from Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos and First Lady Imelda Marcos requesting their appearance at Malacanang Palace at 11 o’clock the next morning. Only, Brian and the Beatles never laid eyes on it. After an incident in America, at the British embassy in Washington, in February 1964, when the band felt they had been snubbed by upper class, titled guests, official requests for the Beatles’ presence were routinely ignored. Instead, the group went about their business in Manila, performing the first of two shows for 35,000 spectators at José Rizal Memorial Stadium and another audience of 50,000 later that same day.

For the moment, the band and their entourage hadn’t felt any blowback from having snubbed the First Lady, save for scathing news reports on Filipino TV. That night, the promoter arranged for a lavish party at the hotel, with numerous prostitutes on hand to cater to the boys’ needs. On the morning of July 5, Mal began to sense trouble when a pistolpacking member of the promoter’s staff requested autographed pictures of the Beatles. “I was in the middle of explaining that I had given away most of the photographs,” Mal wrote, “keeping a few for the plane crew on the way home, when I was cut short by the same gentleman brandishing a gun in my face and repeating the demand. I couldn’t give them to him fast enough. This was the prelude to a morning of terror.”

Mal could feel the tension rising as he sought out a truck to transport the luggage and gear to the airport. “The feeling in the air was that nobody wanted to be associated with us,” he wrote. “On arriving at the airport, I was informed by the police on duty that I couldn’t park near the airline gate, but in the normal parking area like ordinary people. Their attitude being, ‘Who do you think you are?’” When the band and their entourage arrived at the airport, Mal discovered that no one would help them, save for the KLM airline attendants, who processed their baggage.

Everything went to hell when they began making their way to the international lounge, only to be intercepted by a dozen Filipinos. “It was obvious that they were looking to cause trouble, and quite prepared to beat the hell out of us, because of the fiasco the previous evening with the First Lady,” Mal wrote. “They were standing on our toes, jabbing us with elbows, generally giving us a bad time, and the last thing we could do was hit back. Up to that point, they were just a nuisance and making us feel very uncomfortable. I would give my right arm for any of those boys, but under these circumstances, it was most inadvisable to retaliate in any way whatsoever.”

It was chauffeur Alf Bicknell who could no longer contain himself. Daring to strike back at the assailants, he was viciously attacked, ending up flat on the airport floor with a pair of cracked ribs. Despite his large size, Mal sustained numerous blows, as did Ringo, who was knocked down with a swift uppercut and crawled away as assailants kicked him. Things seemed to get worse as the group approached customs, where John and George were punched and kicked. Paul managed to avoid the brunt of the violence by sprinting ahead. Along with Alf, Brian suffered the most, sustaining a sprained ankle during the mêlée. At one point, Mal realised he was bleeding from his leg.

Mal would never forget the surrealness of walking across the tarmac after the violence they had experienced in the terminal. The ruffians were still in evidence, hurling insults and epithets as the Brits made their way to the waiting KLM plane. But the fans were there too, shouting, “We love you, Beatles!” and tossing bouquets of flowers at their feet.

Once on board the plane, Mal wrote, “We all gave a sigh of relief, thinking we were safe on neutral territory. We were all shaking, beads of fear running down our faces.” That’s when immigration officials boarded the plane, demanding that Mal and Tony Bramwell follow them back to the terminal.

In the immigration office, they found themselves once again at the whimsy of the mob, being jostled, pushed and shoved as officials demanded they fill out new immigration forms. As TV crews recorded their every move, the two struggled to complete the forms, their hands visibly shaking in terror. And then, just like that, they were being led back to the plane, once again experiencing a strange gauntlet of violence and insults on the one hand and the goodwill of the assembled Beatles fans on the other. After some 40 intense minutes away from their friends, Mal and Tony were back in their seats. “The last words we heard before the doors closed were, ‘We love you, Beatles,’” Mal wrote.

Mal Evans died on January 4, 1976. He was shot by the police in a California apartment as he brandished a rifle, having taken a suspected Valium overdose. His diaries and memorabilia lay on the floor next to him.

Extracted from Living the Beatles Legend by Kenneth Womack (Mudlark, £25), published on November 14.

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charlesandmartine · 9 months ago

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Tuesday 16th April 2024

A disadvantage perhaps of our location here in Tergniet is that each day so far mist has rolled in from the sea and engulfed us within our own personal cloud. Today was no different. It arrived some time after 9am. Well we had counterattack plans and so we fired up the powerful VW T-Cross and escaped to Mossel Bay some 10k away back down the N2 towards Cape Town. Success, as soon as we climbed up onto the N2, so we climbed also out of the cloud into brilliant sunshine with wall to wall blue skies. On leaving the motorway, the first task was to fill up the now gasping VW petrol tank. Now this was a first for us; a totally new experience. As we pulled up by a pump what seemed like a pit-stop team quickly formed around our white SUV. Do you want tyres and oil checking sir? No, that's fine thanks. Whilst one assistant is pumping the unleaded, others are busy scrubbing away at windscreen and windows, windscreen wiper at 90° and before long the erstwhile grubby VW is returning to showroom condition. The next problem to solve was how much tip is expected. I took the straight forward approach. How much tip do people normally give you? I said. Oh, up to you but usually R30. (about £1.30). I coughed up.

Now with a repleted full tank, we confidently became tourists and sought unashamedly the tourist information man. Before long we had the standard sheet map, the next off his pad, with yellow highlighted blobs showing where we should go and in what order.

Now one thing we needed reminding is that in the 15th century the world of smartalecking was lead by none other than the Portuguese. Big time. It was important that Portugal find a sea route to India to obtain spices. Curries were rubbish without them. Land routes were expensive and they were convinced a route could be discovered around the Cape of Good Hope. So in 1482 Diogo Cao got close by discovering the mouth of the River Congo. In 1488, reinforcement came in the form of Bartholomew Dias who commissioned a little boat and managed to make it to where we stood in Mossel Bay. He had succeeded in being the first to make it around the Cape, dropping anchor in the natural harbour here. King John II declared this place for evermore to be called the Cape of Good Hope in recognition of the new route from west to east. Vasco da Gama achieved game set and match when he followed through in 1497 completing the trade route all the way to India. Absolutely amazing these Portuguese. To celebrate 500 years a replica boat was built and sailed to Mossel Bay in 1988 and was installed once it dried out in the museum here. And we've never heard of the Portuguese ever since! Thankfully our little museum records their exploits for all time.

Obviously no headland worth its salts is complete without a lighthouse. Mossel Bay is no exception and proudly boasts Cape St. Blaize, built 1863 and stands an impressive 73m. We chose not to climb it! Instead we took a stroll around the headland via the boardwalk and were rewarded by catching sight of a seal at play in the rock pools near to us. Out to sea we could clearly see the band of low cloud that engulfed us earlier this morning.

Returning to Tergniet we left 24°C of full sunshine to re-enter our cloud dropping some 7°. The mist did not clear until about 7pm. Glad we didn't stay around here.

Only thing left to do was to have chicken, Tim Tams and SB to complete a perfect day.

Tomorrow we move on to Jeffrey's Bay some 290kms from here and just one stop before reaching out first big game reserve.

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paintprotectionfilmservices · 11 days ago

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A Guide To Legal Regulations For Car Sun Films

Car owners frequently choose car sun films because of its advantages, which include improved privacy, heat reduction, and UV protection. However, strict legal regulations, particularly with regard to visible light transmission (VLT), govern the usage of sun films in India. It is essential to comprehend these rules in order to guarantee adherence and prevent significant penalties. The main features of India’s automotive sun film regulations, which might have strict enforcement, will be covered in this tutorial.

The basics of VLT regulations in India

Citing safety concerns, the Supreme Court of India declared in 2012 that it was unlawful to use sun films on vehicles. Vehicle windows must meet certain Visible Light Transmission (VLT) limits, as stipulated by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and Rule 100 of the Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR), 1989. The minimum VLT for the front and rear windscreens must be 70%, while the minimum VLT for the side windows must be 50%. VLT ensures visibility while providing UV and heat protection by measuring the proportion of visible light that passes through glass. Applying aftermarket sun films of any transparency, however, is against these rules. In order to increase road safety and lower the number of crimes perpetrated by cars with severely tinted windows, it was decided to outlaw the use of any form of film or tint on automobile windows. As a result, only factory-tinted glass that meets the required VLT values is permitted.

The use of car sun films

After reading the aforementioned, you could decide against using car sun films and wonder why we mentioned earlier that car sun films are a popular option for car owners. That’s because by choosing alternatives like factory-tinted glass and transparent UV-blocking films, car owners can still benefit from UV and heat protection even while aftermarket sun films are prohibited. Numerous automakers manufacture cars with built-in glass that offers UV protection and conforms with VLT requirements. And, those without that advantage may choose to cover their automobile windows with a different film, as long as it is transparent. Such transparent UV-blocking films are entirely clear and comply with legal requirements, while blocking harmful UV rays.

Where to purchase?

Autopad is one place you can visit if you’re persuaded enough to invest in transparent UV-blocking films. In addition to meeting legal requirements, Autopad sun films for car in Jayanagar offer outstanding protection from heat and UV radiation by combining cutting-edge technology with premium materials. By lowering glare and keeping the interior cooler, these films guarantee a comfortable ride while maintaining the vehicle’s visual appeal. Autopad provides reliable options that are customized to meet your needs, whether you want to improve privacy, safeguard the interior of your car, or prioritize your health. You can explore the range of high-quality sun films at Autopad, and make the smart choice for your car.

How to stay updated on regional regulations?

Despite the aforementioned, it’s crucial to always be aware of any changes to local regulations through official government channels or your state’s official traffic police website. It can be difficult to navigate the legalities of car sun films in India. However, you can benefit from UV and heat protection without incurring penalties if you are aware of the rules and use compliance solutions. When thinking about making changes to your car, safety and legality should always come first.

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jaagrukbharat · 29 days ago

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FASTag Change - Rules, Benefits and How to Apply

FASTag is an efficient Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) based toll suspension payment system that operates in India to enable quicker payments. This uses an RFID system to help customers lose charges every time they pass through toll plazas linked to the account number hence ease of movement without delays. It is fixed on the windscreen of the car and linked to its registration; that way, you make payments smoothly when passing through toll stations.

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marketanalysisdata · 1 month ago

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Head-up Display Market Trends, Business Growth, Opportunities and Forecast till 2030

The global head-up display market size is expected to reach USD 15.26 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 15.7% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. A Head Up Display is computerized systems that projects information onto the screen in vicinity to the viewer on screen or by means of a separate display. The HUD systems projects data, images, and supporting information to driver or the viewer in such a way that the viewer can view both the outside world and the information simultaneously. Initially, the HUD displays were prominently deployed in aviation industry seeking deployment specifically in military aircrafts. Later, the HUD displays were hosted on to civil aircrafts by means of a secondary screen. In recent times, HUD system finds applications in dynamic application arenas including automobile windscreens, motorcycle helmets where the data is displayed on the visor.

Nowadays, numerous luxury car manufactures such as Daimler AG and BMW AG have started incorporating HUD displays in their premium automobile models. Imminent future is expected to witness standardization of these HUD systems as they help in reducing accident proportion and ensure safer driving. HUD displays are even deployed in numerous gaming applications that seek deployment in conjunction with augmented reality technology. In the coming years, the automotive sector will endure to be the major contributor to the head up display market, nevertheless, the solicitation of HUDs in the wearables segment will witness the highest growth during the forecast period.

The demand from the automotive vertical and the increasing growth opportunities in the wearables sector are driving the growth of the head up display market. Automotive manufacturers are concentrating on ensuring HUD systems design, and economic assessment capability of deployment in basic & mid-segment cars.

Gather more insights about the market drivers, restrains and growth of the Global Head-up Display Market

Head-up Display Market Report Highlights

The automotive segment accounted for the largest revenue share of around 77.2% in 2022.

North America dominated the market and accounted for the largest revenue share of 30.3% in 2022.

The growing demand for HUD system can be attributed to the ever-growing demand for efficient and safe driving technology, across defense and civil sectors

Further, sports and premium car segments would initially witness higher adoption of HUD systems, whereas over the forecasts the HUD incorporation would increase in basic and mid-segment car segments.

Browse through Grand View Research's Display Technologies Industry Research Reports.

Smart TV Market: The global smart TV market size was estimated at USD 227.52 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 16.6% from 2025 to 2030.

Virtual Mirror Market: The global virtual mirror market size was valued at USD 11.57 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 33.1% from 2025 to 2030.

Head-up Display Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global head-up display market based on application and region:

Head-up Display Application Outlook (Revenue in USD Million, 2017 - 2030)

Automotive

Premium/Luxury Cars

Sports Cars

Basic & Mid-segment Cars

Aviation

Wearables

Others

Head-up Display Regional Outlook (Revenue in USD Million, 2017 - 2030)

North America

Canada

Europe

Germany

France

Asia Pacific

China

Japan

India

Australia

South Korea

Latin America

Brazil

Mexico

Middle East and Africa

United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Saudi Arabia

South Africa

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marketstudyreport · 1 month ago

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Head-up Display Market - Structure, Size, Trends, Analysis and Outlook 2030

Gather more insights about the market drivers, restrains and growth of the Global Head-up Display Market

Head-up Display Market Report Highlights

The automotive segment accounted for the largest revenue share of around 77.2% in 2022.

North America dominated the market and accounted for the largest revenue share of 30.3% in 2022.

The growing demand for HUD system can be attributed to the ever-growing demand for efficient and safe driving technology, across defense and civil sectors

Further, sports and premium car segments would initially witness higher adoption of HUD systems, whereas over the forecasts the HUD incorporation would increase in basic and mid-segment car segments.

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Smart TV Market: The global smart TV market size was estimated at USD 227.52 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 16.6% from 2025 to 2030.

Virtual Mirror Market: The global virtual mirror market size was valued at USD 11.57 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 33.1% from 2025 to 2030.

Head-up Display Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global head-up display market based on application and region:

Head-up Display Application Outlook (Revenue in USD Million, 2017 - 2030)

Automotive

Premium/Luxury Cars

Sports Cars

Basic & Mid-segment Cars

Aviation

Wearables

Others

Head-up Display Regional Outlook (Revenue in USD Million, 2017 - 2030)

North America

Canada

Europe

Germany

France

Asia Pacific

China

Japan

India

Australia

South Korea

Latin America

Brazil

Mexico

Middle East and Africa

United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Saudi Arabia

South Africa

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Why You Should Invest in a Dashcam: The Best Dashcam Options in India

In today’s fast-paced world, ensuring safety while driving is more crucial than ever. One of the best ways to enhance your vehicle’s security is by installing a dashcam. A dashcam not only records your road trips but also provides invaluable evidence in case of an accident. Whether you're driving in bustling city streets or on scenic highways, having the best dashcam in India can be a game-changer for safety.

What is a Dashcam?

A dashcam is a small video camera that is mounted on the dashboard of your vehicle. It continuously records the view through the vehicle's windscreen and sometimes rear or other windows. Most dashcams for cars are designed to operate automatically, turning on and off with your vehicle's ignition. They can capture video footage, which can be extremely useful in case of accidents, road rage incidents, or even insurance fraud.

Benefits of Installing a Dashcam for Cars

Accident Evidence: In the unfortunate event of an accident, a dashcam for cars provides real-time evidence, which can help in legal or insurance claims. This is one of the reasons why more and more drivers in India are opting for the best dashcam in India to protect themselves on the road.

Prevents Fraud: Fraudulent claims are a rising concern for drivers, and a dashcam can serve as your unbiased witness. With the right dashcam for cars, you can avoid getting caught in a scam.

Record Memorable Road Trips: If you’re someone who enjoys long road trips, a dashcam can record the scenic beauty and memories of your journey. Many users choose the best dashcam in India to ensure they capture every moment while also ensuring safety.

Choosing the Best Dashcam in India

When looking for the best dashcam in India, consider factors like video quality, storage capacity, and additional features like night vision and GPS. These features enhance the overall functionality of your dashcam, making it a valuable asset for any vehicle.

If you're searching for the ideal dashcam for cars, ensure you invest in a model that suits your specific needs. Whether for safety, security, or entertainment, a dashcam is a must-have for every driver in India.

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Explore the World of Bajaj Accessories: Enhancing the Dominar 400 and Pulsar NS200

The Bajaj group has always been at the forefront of revolutionizing the two-wheeler market in India and abroad with its exceptional range of motorcycles. Known for their high performance, incredible durability, and style, it is no wonder that they appeal to enthusiasts of varied backgrounds.

There are two models that the brand continues to pursue power and performance for: the Bajaj Dominar 400 and Bajaj Pulsar NS200. But what makes these beasts even more fascinating? It has to be the wide array of Bajaj accessories that amplify the aesthetics and riding experience, of course.

In this article, we're going to discuss all the ways you could enhance your Dominar 400 and Pulsar NS200 with the right accessories-focusing on style, safety, and functionality.

1. Dominar 400 Accessories: The Beast Unleashed

Bajaj Dominar 400 is a power-packed tourer, engineered to travel thousands of miles without any compromise on performance. With its robust engine, comfort-orientated designing, it becomes the perfect companion for long rides. However, adding the right Dominar 400 accessories can still enhance its nature, comfort, safety, and beauty.

a. Crash Guards and Frame Sliders

As with any bike, the most important things for the Dominar 400 owner to look for are the good-quality crash guards or frame sliders. It protects your bike's essential parts in case of accidents and bruises. These add an extra protection cover while not compromising on performance or aesthetics, thanks to their strong yet light materials.

b. Saddle Bags and Top Racks

For the avid tourer, space is everything. Saddles bags or a sturdy top rack will ensure ample storage on long road trips. These bags, designed for touring bikes like the Dominar 400, have a waterproof lining with durable zippers, giving you all the practicality and much-needed style as you head into the mountains or hit the coastal highways, carry on all the essentials without weighing you down.

c. LED Auxiliary Lights

Night riding on open highways is exhilarating but requires superior visibility. LED auxiliary lights better light up the road and increase safety while riding those nighters. When mounted frontward or on the crash bars, these lights ensure you see more of the road ahead while making your presence known to other vehicles.

d. Windscreen Upgrading

While the Dominar 400 is sold with a standard windshield, an improved windshield would provide higher ground clearance and suggest a lesser wind blast at high-speed rides. For touring enthusiasts, a larger windshield drastically increases riding comfort while riding long stretches of highway roads.

e. Comfort Seats

Another important upgrade for tourers is a comfort seat. Long-distance rides can be harsh on your body, especially the backside. Well-cushioned seats or ergonomic design seating helps in better support to keep a person from getting tired so easily, and those miles pile up with little to no strain.

2. Pulsar NS200 Accessories: Performance and Style Upgrade

Available at a good time for street racers and daily commutes, the Pulsar NS200 has always been perpetually in the hearts of many riders. The nimble handling and punchy performance have made its aggressive stance really versatile enough to fit different riding styles. However, it is the Pulsar NS200 accessories that can make the machine go from good to better.

a. Tank Pads and Grips

Start off by installing tank pads and tank grips on your NS200. These will not only protect the paint from scratches but also give your legs a better grip when cornering aggressively, improving rider control. With more friction being applied at the point of corners and braking, the whole system is better controlled.

b. Performance Exhastes

A good performance exhaust, if you want the bike to sound more aggressive and perform better, is a must. Exhausts for the Pulsar NS200 in aftermarket, both in stainless steel and carbon fiber, enhance airflow which comes in the form of improved torque and horses. They are, otherwise, even throatier-sounding than usual, so much so that the bike remains a streetfighter.

c. Rear Tail Sweep and Integrated Lighting

Sharpening the aesthetics of the Pulsar NS200, many bikers use a tail tidy kit. A tail tidy kit deletes the massive stock rear fender, giving the bike a sleeker and more compact look. Once coupled with the integrated LED tail lights, your NS200 looks all of a piece, minimalist, and sporty.

d. Handlebar Risers

For comfortable seating position while standing up, handlebar risers are excellent attachments. They are installed at custom heights according to your preferred riding position, thus providing minimal strain to the wrists and consequently your back while enjoying long distances riding. Better bike control and handling make daily commuting and cornering enjoyable.

e. Aftermarket levers

Adjustable clutch and brake levers help make improved control over the bike. You can get levers as per the position, and this actually results in a far-smoother and more responsive ride. Be it black or chrome finish, in different colors, aftermarket levers also add some flair to your NS200, like its aggressive styling.

3. Generals Bajaj Accessories for both models

Where every Dominar 400 and Pulsar NS200 has their unique highlighters, some accessories are common in both models, thereby adding worth to the entire Bajaj experience. a. Mobile Phone mounts, USB Chargers There is perhaps nothing more essential than the mobile phone mount for riders as they browse on the GPS navigation; these units enable you to view maps, messages, or calls on the screen without removing your hands from the handlebars. Paired with a USB charger, this accessory will allow riders to get through long rides while keeping their devices charged and them connected where they go. Anti-Theft Devices b. Whether you own a Dominar 400 or Pulsar NS200, getting your bike secured is of utmost importance. Bajaj offers anti-theft systems ranging from disc locks to electronic alarms that assure your ride is under lock and key, irrespective of where you park. Such accessory packages ensure peace of mind, especially within the urban jungle, a new-age menace for bike theft. c. Customized Stick with Stickers Both the Dominar 400 and Pulsar NS200 have sporty designs. However, if you want to add a personal touch, customized decals can change the look of your bike. There are races and tribal pictures; and even glow-in-the-dark designs. It is quite simple, but these small accessories can give your bike a whole new identity. Conclusion: Bajaj accessories for Dominar 400 and Pulsar NS 200. It's an exciting scope of personalization-from high performance safety upgrades, to making your bike look this good. Whether you are commuting through an urban jungle or touring across long distances, these parts can make your ride tailored and personalized that's yours alone. So, if it's time to give your Bajaj bike a true representation of you and your needs, check out these accessories to really live up the Dominar 400 or the Pulsar NS200.

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Fabric Based Laminates Market - Gowth Industry&Forecast, 2023–2030.

Fabric Based Laminates Market Overview:

The global Fabric Based Laminates Market size is estimated to reach $5.15 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.1% during the forecast period 2023–2030. The fabric-based laminates market has experienced significant growth in recent years, driven by the increasing demand for lightweight, durable, and high-performance materials in various industries. Fabric-based laminates combine the strength and flexibility of fabrics with the added benefits of laminated structures, making them suitable for a wide range of applications.

Moreover, the fabric-based laminates market presents immense growth potential, fueled by the demand for lightweight, durable, and high-performance materials across various industries. While challenges related to cost and material availability exist, technological advancements and increasing awareness regarding the benefits of fabric-based laminates are expected to propel market growth.

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COVID-19 / Ukraine Crisis — Impact Analysis:

● The laminated fabric market is expected to experience a significant decrease in demand due to the pandemic. This is due to the fact that stakeholders are heavily reliant on the supply chain, and the countries most affected by the pandemic, India, China and the United States, are expected to be at the forefront of the pandemic’s spread. Additionally, the closure of physical retail outlets around the world has had a significant effect on the industry, with labor constraints and an export-oriented focus. As a result, workers have returned to their countries of origin, resulting in a decrease in exports.

● The supply chain disruption due to the Russia-Ukraine war has impeded the Fabric Based Laminates Market growth. The disruption has increased freight charges, created container shortages and lowered the availability of warehousing space. This has resulted in inflationary issues in the aftermarket.

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The global market breakdown by regions is as follows: North America Asia-Pacific Europe South America Middle East & Africa Asia Pacific The construction sector is the main driver of the global market, with Asia Pacific accounting for the largest market share during the forecast period China is the world’s largest manufacturer of motor vehicles Upholstered Furniture Apparel & Accessories The coated fabrics market in China is driven by the industrialization of China and India Many manufacturing firms in Asia Pacific are expected to increase their demand for polymer coated cloth.

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● Market growth is expected to be driven by the growth of the automotive industry.

The automotive industry has a wide range of applications that rely on laminated / coated fabric and clothing, such as airbags, tyres cables, vehicle grab handles, windscreen wipers, radiator covers, and more. Plastic materials, particularly thermoplastic materials, are more commonly used in the vehicle sector. PA6 has a range of characteristics that make it an ideal material for automotive applications, such as corrosion resistance, high temperature resistance, chemical and electrical conductivity. Additionally, the use of laminated / coated fabrics and apparel has enabled the weight of spinning spares to be reduced while maintaining rigidity and carrying capacity, making them an ideal choice for automotive applications. In the coming decade, the demand for PA6 is expected to increase due to the expansion of the automotive market and the shift towards lighter vehicles with higher strength ratings.

● Growing Supply of Protective Garments to Meet Market Needs

Selecting appropriate attire plays a crucial role in safeguarding individuals against the prevalent biological and chemical hazards encountered in daily life. The protective clothing sector is poised for rapid expansion due to the substantial production expenses within the manufacturing industry and stringent government regulations, such as those mandated by OSHA and NIOSH, which mandate the use of protective attire. Polyurethane emerges as an exceptional material for crafting protective garments designed for high-altitude, fire-resistant, and chemical defense purposes. Its notable attributes include flexibility in frigid conditions, resilience against substantial impacts, and exceptional weather resistance. These qualities collectively contribute to the promising growth of the protective clothing industry.

● Concerns about the environment may impede market expansion

Laminating fabrics often involves the use of adhesives, coatings, and chemicals to bond layers together. Some of these chemicals can be harmful to the environment. For example, solvent-based adhesives can release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into the atmosphere, contributing to air pollution and potentially harming human health. The production of laminated fabrics can generate waste materials, including excess adhesive, trimmings, and defective laminated fabrics. Disposing of these waste materials can have negative environmental impacts, especially if they are not managed or disposed of properly.

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Serge Ferrari Group

Spradling International, Inc.

OMNOVO Solutions, Inc

Saint-Gobain SA

Sioen Industries NV

Robert Kaufman

Continental AG

Lamcotec

Trelleborg AB

Seaman Corporation

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