News for '-compact'

Will the Ritz beat Swift in sales?

Will the Ritz beat Swift in sales?

Rediff.com26 May 2009

Maruti Suzuki has launched the Ritz to consolidate its share in the fast-growing market for compact cars. This segment accounts for almost 70 per cent of the car market and Maruti Suzuki already has a 58 per cent share with brands like the Swift.

Clash of titans: Maruti Swift vs Hyundai Grand i10

Clash of titans: Maruti Swift vs Hyundai Grand i10

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

Hyundai's Grand i10 is a direct challenge to the Swift in the premium compact segment. Is it capable of dislodging the long-reigning Maruti Suzuki car from the top perch?

Datsun Go+: Fantastic drive, affordable but lacks few features

Datsun Go+: Fantastic drive, affordable but lacks few features

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Datsun go + is a great car, offers superb mileage but lacks few features.

Nadeem rewarded for first-class consistency

Nadeem rewarded for first-class consistency

Rediff.com19 Oct 2019

Becomes third Test cricketer from Jharkhand

Jeep's B-SUV to take on Ecosport

Jeep's B-SUV to take on Ecosport

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

Jeep is looking at local manufacturing in India.

Navy inducts four 'Made in India' sonars

Navy inducts four 'Made in India' sonars

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

With the induction of these four systems, the underwater surveillance capability of the Indian Navy will get a boost, besides providing a fillip to the quest for self-reliance in this critical area of technology.

IS Thar the pinch-hitter Mahindra so badly needs?

IS Thar the pinch-hitter Mahindra so badly needs?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

With the Thar, M&M has come full circle. In a market where every other vehicle has an SUV tag, the company plans to stick to its core competence of making rugged, true-blue, all-terrain SUVs, and marks a fresh beginning for the 75-year-old firm that enjoyed an indomitable position in the SUV segment till 2012, reports Shally Seth Mohile.

Auto Expo 2014: Check out the stunning new launches

Auto Expo 2014: Check out the stunning new launches

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

Automobile companies unwrapped concept sedans, crossover utility vehicles and compact SUVs to lure buyers. Let's take a look at some of the cars that are launched at the Indian Auto Expo.

Sindhu in 3rd straight World C'ships final; Praneeth loses

Sindhu in 3rd straight World C'ships final; Praneeth loses

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

Pusarla Sindhu romped into the final of the World Badminton Championships, trouncing China's Chen Yu Fei 21-7, 21-14 in semi-finals, in Basel, on Saturday.

The stunning i-Gen i20: On the fast lane

The stunning i-Gen i20: On the fast lane

Rediff.com30 Apr 2012

The new line-up will be supported by a 360-degree marketing campaign touting 'I live the uber life'.

Is the Saregama Carvaan Mini meant for you?

Is the Saregama Carvaan Mini meant for you?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

The most impressive thing about the speaker is that you can raise the volume to a level adequate for a party without it crackling, says Khalid Anzar.

'Rahane has obviously modeled himself a bit on Tendulkar'

'Rahane has obviously modeled himself a bit on Tendulkar'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

Former Australian captain Steve Waugh has said that Ajinkya Rahane reminded him a bit of Sachin Tendulkar and his "compact technique" would fetch him a lot of runs for India.

How Merc plans to take on its contenders

How Merc plans to take on its contenders

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

The company got back in the numbers game only in 2013.

Renault Kiger is a hatchback killer

Renault Kiger is a hatchback killer

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

The new Kiger has enough in it to draw you away from the hatchback you've been eyeing.

8 awesome SUVs that will soon launch in India

8 awesome SUVs that will soon launch in India

Rediff.com27 Mar 2014

These cars have more rugged appeal, seven seats, and 4X4 option.

Suzuki iM-4 mini SUV concept leaked

Suzuki iM-4 mini SUV concept leaked

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

The Suzuki iM-4 is a compact SUV.

Mahindra recalls 2,300 units of Scorpio, XUV 500, Xylo

Mahindra recalls 2,300 units of Scorpio, XUV 500, Xylo

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

The exercise is in keeping with SIAM's voluntary code on vehicle recall

Volvo launches V40 Cross Country at Rs 28.5 lakh

Volvo launches V40 Cross Country at Rs 28.5 lakh

Rediff.com14 Jun 2013

Volvo will have two new launches -- fresh models of sedan S60 and SUV XC60 -- in October to rev up sales.

Assam: 'Unemployment is a great danger'

Assam: 'Unemployment is a great danger'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

'There are more young people in Assam who are unemployed than possibly anywhere else.'

Hyundai launches Xcent sedan at an unbelievable price

Hyundai launches Xcent sedan at an unbelievable price

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

The car starts at Rs 4.66 lakh.

'Shocked our conscience': HC summons UP officials in Hathras case

'Shocked our conscience': HC summons UP officials in Hathras case

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Taking suo moto cognisance of the September 14 gang-rape and subsequent death of the teenager, the bench also ordered the Hathras district magistrate and senior superintendent of police to appear before it.

Maruti banks on Baleno to top premium hatchback segment

Maruti banks on Baleno to top premium hatchback segment

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

Maruti Suzuki had discontinued the mid-sized sedan Baleno in 2006, which was replaced by SX4 later on.

Tata Motors launches stylish sedan Zest at Rs 4.64 lakh

Tata Motors launches stylish sedan Zest at Rs 4.64 lakh

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

Tata Motors on Tuesday has launched the stylish sedan Zest at a starting price of Rs. 4.64 lakh.

WTC: India finally join the pink-ball party

WTC: India finally join the pink-ball party

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

'Obviously we need a lot of more experience with that ball, but it's a great time for us to play a day-night Test'

Maruti likely to recall 100,000 Dzire cars

Maruti likely to recall 100,000 Dzire cars

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

The company sold 1,97,685 units of Dzire in 2013-14 fiscal.

Maruti likely to recall 100,000 Dzire cars

Maruti likely to recall 100,000 Dzire cars

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

The company sold 1,97,685 units of Dzire in 2013-14 fiscal.

Maruti Ritz to be launched soon

Maruti Ritz to be launched soon

Rediff.com14 Apr 2009

Auto maker Maruti Suzuki plans to position its upcoming car 'Ritz' at the upper end of the compact car segment that will be powered with a 1197 cc engine.

The Ford SUV experioence

The Ford SUV experioence

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

To celebrate its 50 years of making SUVs, Ford invited MotorBeam all the way to the Philippines to drive their various offerings at different kinds of terrains to show off their true capabilities.

Budget: Not a bang, but not a whimper either

Budget: Not a bang, but not a whimper either

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

Abheek Barua analyses varied nuances of the Union Budget.

Tata Zest has the best features in its class

Tata Zest has the best features in its class

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

This could be make or break product for the company.

Maruti Alto crosses 25 lakh unit sales mark in domestic market

Maruti Alto crosses 25 lakh unit sales mark in domestic market

Rediff.com13 May 2014

MSI launched the Alto in September 2000. The company then introduced a 1,000-cc version of the car, the Alto K10, in August 2010.

The Rs 5.5 lakh Maruti Ignis likely to hit the roads by November

The Rs 5.5 lakh Maruti Ignis likely to hit the roads by November

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

This will be the company's third UV for the Indian car market.

M&M launches TUV300 at Rs 6.9 lakh

M&M launches TUV300 at Rs 6.9 lakh

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

TUV300 will take on the likes of Ford EcoSport and Renault Duster that are priced between Rs 7.88 lakh and Rs 13.54 lakh.

Argentina, Dutch qualify for 2022 FIFA World Cup

Argentina, Dutch qualify for 2022 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Mbappe and Benzema inspire France to 2-0 win against Finland

Nuclear-capable Agni-IV missile successfully test-fired

Nuclear-capable Agni-IV missile successfully test-fired

Rediff.com23 Dec 2018

Describing the trial as a "complete success", they said all mission objectives were met during the test-fire. All radars, tracking systems and range stations tracked and monitored the flight performance of the missile, which was launched with support of a mobile launcher.

IMAGES: DC Design gives EcoSport a swanky look

IMAGES: DC Design gives EcoSport a swanky look

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

DC Design has just revealed their take on the hugely popular Ford EcoSport. The studio has modified the exteriors and interiors of the compact crossover thoroughly.

5 hot cars launched in August

5 hot cars launched in August

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

The market for compact cars has become really cut-throat.

Mahindra launches Bolero variant at Rs 6.59 lakh

Mahindra launches Bolero variant at Rs 6.59 lakh

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

This new compact SUV is offered in SLE, SLX and ZLX variants

The traditional idli gets a makeover

The traditional idli gets a makeover

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

S Saraswathi meets the duo behind a start-up called Idli Factory, in Chennai

7 sedans with the BEST mileage

7 sedans with the BEST mileage

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

Car makers are either tweaking their existing engines or developing new powertrains to attain maximum mileage numbers and attract more buyers.