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12 auto models may be launched this festive season

12 auto models may be launched this festive season

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Close to 50 models were launched in India in the past 12 months, but companies have not been able to realise their potential due to the pandemic.

Euro 2020: Sweden relying on 'Gen Z' for Euro success

Euro 2020: Sweden relying on 'Gen Z' for Euro success

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

The lessons learned in qualifying and the Nations League campaigns that followed Ibrahimovic's retirement from the national side in 2016 have put Andersson's team among the dark horses with a strong chance at Euro 2020.

Automakers ride out of Covid blues; report double digit sales growth

Automakers ride out of Covid blues; report double digit sales growth

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Monday reported a 11.8 per cent increase in wholesales to 164,469 units in February. The company had sold 147,110 units in February last year, Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) said in a statement. Domestic sales increased 11.8 per cent to 1,52,983 units last month, as against 1,36,849 units in February 2020, it added.

The Introverts' Guide to Dating

The Introverts' Guide to Dating

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

Stop fantasising about a perfect date or a mediocre one leading to the love story of the century.

Riding on Sonet and Seltos, Kia Motors has big plans for India

Riding on Sonet and Seltos, Kia Motors has big plans for India

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Higher exports will also drive up volumes, as the company seeks to avail of the benefits under the government's recently announced production linked incentive scheme.

NASA's telescope reveals 1st infrared pic of universe

NASA's telescope reveals 1st infrared pic of universe

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

Thousands of galaxies -- including the faintest objects ever observed in the infrared -- have appeared in Webb's view for the first time.

Meet the new 'rulers' of Indian roads

Meet the new 'rulers' of Indian roads

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

Some of the notable models set to make a debut next year include the Tata Harrier, the Mahindra S201, the Kia SP Concept, MG Motors' Boujun 530, and the Honda HR-V.

Issey Miyake Was Nothing Short Of Genius

Issey Miyake Was Nothing Short Of Genius

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

'Known for his innovative styles and perfumes, Issey Miyake built a global fashion brand, which included designing Steve Jobs' famous black turtle neck jumpers.'

WFH: Vacuum cleaners, dishwashers. Check it out!

WFH: Vacuum cleaners, dishwashers. Check it out!

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Sweeping, swabbing, dusting, the dishes -- and the day ends in exhaustion even before it begins. So, it is no wonder that gadgets that can help ease the pressure are in hot demand, notes Pavan Lall.

Toyota to stop selling Yaris in India

Toyota to stop selling Yaris in India

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

The company had launched the Yaris in May 2018 at a price range of Rs 8.75 lakh and Rs 14.07 lakh (ex-showroom), competing with the likes of Honda City, Hyundai Verna and Maruti Suzuki Ciaz. However, it didn't have a robust response in the market, clocking a cumulative wholesales of around 19,800 units.

'He wore the Indian colours on his chest with pride and aplomb'

'He wore the Indian colours on his chest with pride and aplomb'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

'Though I had my reservations about Sunny as a captain, I must say that he is a very proud Indian.'

Third-gen Hyundai i20 is a leap forward for Korean carmaker

Third-gen Hyundai i20 is a leap forward for Korean carmaker

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

The latest Hyundai i20 is an exciting car, given the overall drive experience, transmission, ride quality and tech. And while it may not be as low cost as a Maruti or come with the "heavy German steel-feel" of the Volkswagen, it does carve out a niche for itself at pole position with a combination of technology, styling, drive and ride comfort, and low cost of ownership, says Pavan Lall.

2022 will see carmakers fight it out for top SUV slot

2022 will see carmakers fight it out for top SUV slot

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

Market leader Maruti Suzuki is putting finishing touches to its plan of finding its feet in what is being hailed as a battle of epic proportions in India's fastest-growing passenger vehicle segment, reports Arindam Majumder.

'These were stories I'd seen for real'

'These were stories I'd seen for real'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

'My film will not only be a reminder for all of us who have gone through these hellish two years, but also a reference point for future generations and for the four-five year olds who would have forgotten everything by the time they grow up.'

'Easy on the eye' Gill set to make Test debut

'Easy on the eye' Gill set to make Test debut

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

The 21 year old, who opens for Punjab in the Ranji Trophy, could either replace Shaw at the top of the innings or replace Virat Kohli in the middle order if K L Rahul is slotted as opener.

Congress reforms: Sonia to form advisory group

Congress reforms: Sonia to form advisory group

Rediff.com15 May 2022

The Congress president also announced that a compact task force will be set up to drive the process of internal reforms that are essential.

Slavia is Skoda's big bet on the sedan segment

Slavia is Skoda's big bet on the sedan segment

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

While the Slavia comes in eight different variants, it's the base model that starts at around Rs 10.7 lakh that is most likely to take a bite out of the market share of its competitors, says Pavan Lall.

Will XUV 300 prove to be Mahindra's saviour?

Will XUV 300 prove to be Mahindra's saviour?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

Mahindra is desperate for a best-seller in the compact SUV space, on which it missed the bus

Success story of the stunning XUV300

Success story of the stunning XUV300

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

At a price starting from Rs 849,000 and going up to Rs 12.14 lakh, the XUV300 competes with the Maruti Brezza, Tata Nexon, Ford EcoSport, and Honda WR-V.

A decade since the detection of God Particle: Why it matters

A decade since the detection of God Particle: Why it matters

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

The Higgs filled a gap with its explanation for mass. Knowing the exact characteristics of the Higgs allows scientists to make better guesses of the structure of the universe in the first 10 microseconds after the Big Bang, says Devangshu Datta.

World Tour Finals: Sindhu, Srikanth make winning start

World Tour Finals: Sindhu, Srikanth make winning start

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

India's top shuttlers P V Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth registered straight-game victories to make impressive starts to their singles campaigns at the season-ending BWF World Tour Finals in Bali on Wednesday.

Kia Sonet: Made in India, made for the world

Kia Sonet: Made in India, made for the world

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

The compact segment where Sonet will be launched is crowded with the Maruti Vitara and Brezza, which top the sales' list, and a bevy of models from Mahindra & Mahindra apart from Hyundai's offering. But volumes in this are slightly higher than those in the mid-segment, making it attractive, says Surajeet Das Gupta.

Challenge Before Rahul's Bharat Jodo Yatra

Challenge Before Rahul's Bharat Jodo Yatra

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

People may line up to see Rahul Gandhi, given he is currently, the only major politician speaking of inflation and unemployment in an India bombarded daily by Right-wing delusion. The challenge is how to transfer the goodwill into votes when the object of curiosity is surrounded by usual suspects and sycophants, observes Shyam Menon.

How Sony Xperia raced ahead of the Samsung S9!

How Sony Xperia raced ahead of the Samsung S9!

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

All you need to know about the Sony Xperia XZ2 and Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact.

PIX: Manchester Utd hold Chelsea; Liverpool lose, City win

PIX: Manchester Utd hold Chelsea; Liverpool lose, City win

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

A round-up of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

Leading auto makers post double-digit sales growth in July

Leading auto makers post double-digit sales growth in July

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

Auto majors, including Maruti Suzuki India, Hyundai and Tata Motors, on Sunday reported high double-digit growth in their domestic passenger vehicle sales in July riding on stabilisation of macro-economic factors and better consumer sentiments. Similarly, Honda, Nissan, MG Motor and Skoda also reported healthy growth in their sales last month leveraging on improved market mood amid prevailing lower coronavirus infection rate, despite supply constraints of semi-conductors. The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India's (MSI) domestic sales increased by 39 per cent to 1,41,238 units last month as against 1,01,307 units in July 2020, the company said in a statement.

Hyundai Creta on top as Indians pick SUVs in a big way

Hyundai Creta on top as Indians pick SUVs in a big way

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

What explains India's love affair with SUVs? They are not exactly "value for money" -- the watchword for brands across segments -- nor always practical. Is it for the badge value? Or the butch imagery associated with SUVs? Maybe both, says Alokananda Chakraborty.

China asks US to respect Nepal's sovereignty as Kathmandu gives nod to MCC

China asks US to respect Nepal's sovereignty as Kathmandu gives nod to MCC

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

Much to the surprise of Beijing, Nepal's Parliament on Sunday ratified the contentious US-funded $500 million Millennium Challenge Corporation compact along with an interpretive declaration a day ahead of the February 28 deadline set by Washington.

EPL: Ronaldo and United left frustrated in goalless draw

EPL: Ronaldo and United left frustrated in goalless draw

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

Images from Saturday's action in the English Premier League

Tata Motors drives in CNG trims of Tiago, Tigor

Tata Motors drives in CNG trims of Tiago, Tigor

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

Tata Motors on Wednesday forayed into the CNG segment with the launch of Tiago and Tigor trims, priced between Rs 6.09 lakh and Rs 8.41 lakh respectively (ex-showroom Delhi). The Tiago iCNG range is priced between Rs 6.09 lakh and Rs 7.64 lakh while the three variants of Tigor iCNG are tagged at Rs 7.69 lakh, Rs 8.29 lakh and Rs 8.41 lakh respectively. With the launch, the homegrown auto major plans to strengthen its position in the CNG market which has been growing at a fast pace. "It is very clear that the CNG segment is going to witness a steep growth over the next few years.

Despite chip shortage, automakers see robust sales

Despite chip shortage, automakers see robust sales

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

Leading carmakers Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and Tata Motors reported robust dispatches to dealers in May on the back of strong demand for passenger vehicles across regions, even as the global semiconductor shortage continued to impact production. Mahindra & Mahindra, Kia India, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, Honda Cars and Skoda also witnessed strong demand for their models last month. The month of May also witnessed Tata Motors race ahead of Hyundai in terms of domestic wholesales.

India to make its own GSLV-Mk III and SSLV: DoS

India to make its own GSLV-Mk III and SSLV: DoS

Rediff.com19 Sep 2021

The Department of Space (DoS) plans to realise entirely-built rockets -- GSLV-Mk III and SSLV -- from Indian industry partners, in addition to PSLV, according to a top official of its commercial arm NSIL.

Maruti drives in mini SUV S-PRESSO at Rs 3.69 lakh

Maruti drives in mini SUV S-PRESSO at Rs 3.69 lakh

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

The new model, which is based on the company's fifth generation HEARTECT platform, comes with a BS-VI compliant one-litre petrol engine with a claimed fuel efficiency of 21.7 km per litre.

'We want to buy a new car; Budget: Rs 6-7 lakh'

'We want to buy a new car; Budget: Rs 6-7 lakh'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

Auto experts from CarJasoos will answer all your questions related to buying, selling or maintenance of new or used cars.

Mercedes-Benz's A35 AMG limousine: Made for the thrill seekers

Mercedes-Benz's A35 AMG limousine: Made for the thrill seekers

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

Step on the gas and the power that propels the compact four-seater will take you by surprise as it hurtles towards the 80 kmph like a racing thoroughbred, never compromising any stability thanks to its rigid chassis and solid 1,600-kg kerb weight that gives it a well-planted feel along straights, corners and tricky lanes and roads, says Pavan Lall.

Tata Motors, Kia post highest-ever sales in March

Tata Motors, Kia post highest-ever sales in March

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

The country's leading automakers Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai Motor reported a decline in dispatches to dealers in March as shortage of electronic components impacted production. On the other hand, Tata Motors, Skoda and Kia India posted their highest ever monthly wholesales last month. Toyota Kirloskar Motor said its dispatches in March were the highest in the last five years while Mahindra & Mahindra also reported a robust increase in its passenger vehicle dispatches in March.

Despite all odds, Bharat to drive Maruti's sales

Despite all odds, Bharat to drive Maruti's sales

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Good sowing of kharif crops, better minimum support prices, and fewer Covid-19 cases (in villages) will help the rural growth story to continue, says Maruti.

Korean Auto firm Kia unveils a new brand identity in India

Korean Auto firm Kia unveils a new brand identity in India

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

Close to 60 per cent models that Kia sells in India are top trims of the models. In line with its global strategy, the India arm of South Korean major Kia has dropped 'Motors' from its name. This is to reflect the transition from an automaker to a provider of advanced and eco-friendly mobility solutions, the company said. With a new brand identity and slogan, the fourth-largest car maker in India by sales aims to accelerate growth and strengthen its premium positioning.

CES 2022: Fantastic Futuristic Cars

CES 2022: Fantastic Futuristic Cars

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com brings you some of the innovative cars presented at the latest edition of the Consumer Electronics Show.

Maruti, Hyundai rule passenger vehicle sales in June

Maruti, Hyundai rule passenger vehicle sales in June

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

Maruti's Alto retained the top position in June with 14,856 units, as against 15,750 units in June last year.