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Merc mulls engine, gearbox unit in India

Merc mulls engine, gearbox unit in India

Rediff.com2 Sep 2008

The Rs 3k-cr facility may come up in Pune. While plans are yet to be finalised, the lower cost of manufacturing in India has compelled the company to give a serious thought to the proposition, Harald Landmann, the bus business head for Mercedes-Benz said at the launch of the company's intercity luxury bus in Pune.

'The Flying Huntsman' can run in any terrain!

'The Flying Huntsman' can run in any terrain!

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Kahn Design has modified the existing Land Rover Defender.

Future prospects good for auto sector: Aulbur

Future prospects good for auto sector: Aulbur

Rediff.com12 Jun 2009

Mercedes-Benz India on Friday said it is expecting a 10 per cent increase in its sales in the next one year as the future prospect for his company and the auto sector is looking up with a stable Congress-led government at the Centre.

Cars get costlier, Mercedes hikes prices by Rs 5 lakh

Cars get costlier, Mercedes hikes prices by Rs 5 lakh

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

Mercedes sells models ranging from A Class to Maybach, priced between Rs 28 lakh and Rs 1.67 crore.

Localisation making luxury cars affordable

Localisation making luxury cars affordable

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

BMW's plant in Chenna now has 50 per cent localisation.

Hot cars that ruled the Indian roads in 2014

Hot cars that ruled the Indian roads in 2014

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

Few car like BMW-M series and Audi RS7 were most popular in 2014.

The stunning Mercedes Maybach is launched in 2 variants

The stunning Mercedes Maybach is launched in 2 variants

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

The new flagship Maybach S 650 replaces the S 600 in India

Daimler banks on small towns to up Merc sales

Daimler banks on small towns to up Merc sales

Rediff.com30 Nov 2006

DaimlerChrysler India has recorded a higher growth rate for its Mercedes-Benz in smaller cities than in the metros.

In an era of EVS has Auto Expo run out of gas?

In an era of EVS has Auto Expo run out of gas?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

This year's edition, three years lost to the pandemic and scheduling, wore a distinctive shade of green, and, as would befit an era of technology shift from internal combustion engines to electric motors, had a clutch of high-technology exhibits and concepts. But the excitement of the expo's heyday was missing.

Indian CEOs prefer the best from Stuttgart

Indian CEOs prefer the best from Stuttgart

Rediff.com15 Jan 2007

Indian CEOs just want to drive a Mercedes-Benz, despite the bevy of luxury cars that have hit the roads in the recent past.

Despite falling volumes, Mercedes expands range to take on Audi, BMW

Despite falling volumes, Mercedes expands range to take on Audi, BMW

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

German luxury car maker has expanded its product offering with the launch of 11 products this year.

9 Mercs, 21 BMWs... Luxury car sales soar in Patna

9 Mercs, 21 BMWs... Luxury car sales soar in Patna

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

While the rich are buying expensive luxury vehicles in Patna, the poor continue to suffer. The pandemic, discovers M I Khan, has cast new light on the stark economic divide in the capital city of Bihar, India's poorest state.

Budget 2018: Luxury cars, premium bikes to be costlier by upto 5%

Budget 2018: Luxury cars, premium bikes to be costlier by upto 5%

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

The move will primarily impact luxury car companies like Mercedes Benz, BMW, Audi and Volvo and bike brands like Triumph and Harley Davidson.

2,350 Mercs in India to be recalled

2,350 Mercs in India to be recalled

Rediff.com2 Apr 2005

As many as 2,000 E-Class sedans, 300 S-Class sedans and around 50 SL and SLK sports cars will be part of Mercedes' Indian recall programme.

Playing the Viano

Playing the Viano

Rediff.com26 Jun 2004

Mercedes SLK 350 @ Rs 56 lakh!

Mercedes SLK 350 @ Rs 56 lakh!

Rediff.com24 Dec 2004

The breathtaking Mercedes Benz SLK 350 is here! And it you plan to buy it, it will leave your wallet lighter by Rs 56 lakh (Rs 5.6 million), ex-showroom Mumbai!

Merc launches India-made S Class diesel at Rs 1.07 cr

Merc launches India-made S Class diesel at Rs 1.07 cr

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

German car-maker Mercedes Benz on Thursday rolled out the locally made diesel variant of its luxury sedan S Class 350 priced at Rs 1.07 crore (ex-showroom Maharashtra).

The Rs 10.5-cr Maybach S 600 Guard now in India

The Rs 10.5-cr Maybach S 600 Guard now in India

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

The model is the pinnacle of luxury motoring coupled with the highest level of safety

Hamilton extends Mercedes stay until 2018

Hamilton extends Mercedes stay until 2018

Rediff.com20 May 2015

Double Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has agreed a new three-year contract that will keep him at Mercedes until the end of 2018, the team announced on Wednesday.

Audi's electric SUV -- no gear, no sound and no engine!

Audi's electric SUV -- no gear, no sound and no engine!

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

However, it has an auditory feature that throws up a soft but audible whirring sound like a spaceship while driving as well as a different tone on the outside to let bystanders know a car is on its way, says Pavan Lall.

Luxury car sales rose a mere 4.9% in 2018, no uptick on horizon

Luxury car sales rose a mere 4.9% in 2018, no uptick on horizon

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

If one leaves aside 2016, when sales declined 4.68 per cent, the pace of growth in 2018 is the slowest in a decade, according to IHS Markit, a sales forecast and market research firm.

Own an SUV? Here's what you can do for adrenaline rush

Own an SUV? Here's what you can do for adrenaline rush

Rediff.com30 May 2014

Adventure companies are organising events that let you off road with your powerful cars and test them to full potential.

Daimler to invest Rs 425 cr in India arm

Daimler to invest Rs 425 cr in India arm

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

From the new facility, buses would be rolled out from the second quarter of 2015

Luxury car lovers spoilt for choice in classy rides

Luxury car lovers spoilt for choice in classy rides

Rediff.com16 May 2016

In the past four months, launches of luxury and super luxury cars have sped ahead of non-luxury ones.

5 things to know about the attractive Audi TT Coupe

5 things to know about the attractive Audi TT Coupe

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Audi would have high hopes from the new coupe.

Merc GLE 400d: An SUV with cool moves

Merc GLE 400d: An SUV with cool moves

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

While this hip-hop edition is unlikely to drive Merc's market share, the SUV exemplifies what the German automaker is best known for: Innovative engineering and, in this particular case, putting a smile on the face, discovers Pavan Lall.

Mercedes launches GL 63 AMG luxury SUV at Rs 1.66 crore

Mercedes launches GL 63 AMG luxury SUV at Rs 1.66 crore

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

The car can go from 0 to 100 kmp in 4.9 seconds.

The stunning Rs 30 lakh new Merc C-Class

The stunning Rs 30 lakh new Merc C-Class

Rediff.com12 Sep 2011

The facelifted C-Class has a lot of things sorted.

Audi's 3 mantras to set it apart from the competition

Audi's 3 mantras to set it apart from the competition

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Audi's strategy seems to point to pushing technology to directly connect with consumers using digital platforms and marketing to synchromesh into one seamless experience, says Pavan Lall.

Mercedes launches GL-Class SUV @ Rs 77.5 lakh

Mercedes launches GL-Class SUV @ Rs 77.5 lakh

Rediff.com16 May 2013

The company is using former tennis star and its global brand ambassador Boris Becker to promote its range of products.

The stunning Rs 76 lakh Volkswagen Phaeton!

The stunning Rs 76 lakh Volkswagen Phaeton!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2011

The decision to release the Phaeton was, in part, a response to Mercedes' decision to compete directly with Volkswagen in the European marketplace with the low-cost A-Class.

New Mercedes sets the F1 track ablaze

New Mercedes sets the F1 track ablaze

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

Trying out the most powerful Mercedes-Benz E-Class of all time - the AMG E 63 S 4Matic+ -- at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida, India's only Formula 1 track, is serious business, as P Tharyan finds out.

5 exciting cars launches in August

5 exciting cars launches in August

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

Fiat, Maruti, and Tata are all set to drive in their best vehicles.

Daimler unveils an amazing self-driving truck!

Daimler unveils an amazing self-driving truck!

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

The truck regulates its own speed and automatically finds the best route using a navigation app.

India becomes a global hotspot for auto parts

India becomes a global hotspot for auto parts

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Mercedes Benz, BMW and Audi have sharply increased their sourcing from India.

Fiat debuts Jeep Wrangler, Cherokee models in India

Fiat debuts Jeep Wrangler, Cherokee models in India

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

The luxury SUVs will compete against models of Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Volvo, Porsche and Land Rover

Mercedes launches latest version of S-Class at Rs 1.57 crore

Mercedes launches latest version of S-Class at Rs 1.57 crore

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

German carmaker Mercedes-Benz today introduced the latest version of its S-Class luxury sedan in the country, priced at Rs 1.57 crore.