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EV launches, Chinese models... What Auto Expo Has In Store

EV launches, Chinese models... What Auto Expo Has In Store

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

For the first time, the event will take place across three locations in Delhi: Bharat Mandapam at Pragati Maidan, Yashobhoomi Convention Centre at Dwarka, and India Expo Mart at Greater Noida.

The new Audi A4 is priced at Rs 27.33 lakh

The new Audi A4 is priced at Rs 27.33 lakh

Rediff.com3 May 2012

The sedan is offered in both petrol and diesel variants with their iconic Quattro option.

Audi launches R8 sedan at Rs 1.35 crore

Audi launches R8 sedan at Rs 1.35 crore

Rediff.com17 Jan 2011

Buoyed by growing luxury car market in India, German luxury car-maker Audi India, on Monday launched its powerful sedan Audi R8 5.2 FSI with V10 engine in the domestic market.

EVs and beyond: Auto industry's journey for 2025

EVs and beyond: Auto industry's journey for 2025

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Traversing from being just vehicle manufacturers to mobility solutions providers amid a raging debate over which eco-friendly technology must be incentivised, the Indian automobile industry is driving in the new year under the shadow of a slowdown in sales with the post-pandemic pent-up demand in distant memory. The shift in the auto industry -- where advanced technologies like autonomous driving, vehicle intelligence, connected features and electrification are quickly gaining traction -- will be reflected in the upcoming Bharat Mobility Global Expo in which India's flagship Auto Expo has been clubbed to be held from January 17-22, 2025 in Delhi-NCR.

Two Indian students killed in car crash in Ireland; 2 critical

Two Indian students killed in car crash in Ireland; 2 critical

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

Two Indian students in their 20s were killed and two others injured in a car crash in County Carlow, southern Ireland. The Indian Embassy in Dublin issued a condolence message on social media. The four friends had been sharing a house in the local area and had recently finished third-level education at South East Technological University (SETU) in Carlow.

Audi to raise prices by up to Rs 3.69 lakh from Jan

Audi to raise prices by up to Rs 3.69 lakh from Jan

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

The company attributed the hike to depreciating rupee and rising input costs.

Mercedes Rules Luxury Cars Segment

Mercedes Rules Luxury Cars Segment

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

For the first time in history, the luxury car market is poised to cross the sales mark of 50,000 units in 2024, with Mercedes leading the way

Audi launches variant of sports car TT priced at Rs 60.34 lakh

Audi launches variant of sports car TT priced at Rs 60.34 lakh

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Audi plans to launch a total of 10 products in India this year as it looks to fend off stiff competition from rival Mercedes-Benz.

Audi A3 is luxurious and feature loaded

Audi A3 is luxurious and feature loaded

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

CarDekho team drove the facelifted version of Audi's immensely popular compact luxury sedan - A3 in Germany

More carmakers plan to hike prices from January

More carmakers plan to hike prices from January

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Carmakers Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Renault, Kia India and MG Motor on Wednesday announced plans to hike vehicle prices from January to partially offset the impact of rising input costs. They join the likes of market leader Maruti Suzuki India and Tata Motors, which have also made the year-end announcements to raise prices from next month. Audi India said it will increase prices of its entire model range by up to 1.7 per cent, while Mercedes-Benz India noted it will hike the prices by up to 5 per cent from January 1.

Audi launches super sports car RS6 Avant at Rs 1.35 cr

Audi launches super sports car RS6 Avant at Rs 1.35 cr

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

Audi launches Avant RS6 in India.

Glamorous stars from the Audi family are here!

Glamorous stars from the Audi family are here!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

Audi has an impressive line up of luxurious cars at the Auto Expo.

The 39 year old who wants to make Audi No 1 again

The 39 year old who wants to make Audi No 1 again

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

'To become more Indianised we had to be more colourful,' Rahil Ansari, Audi's India head, tells Ajay Modi.

Audi cars to be costlier by Rs 1.13 lakhs from January

Audi cars to be costlier by Rs 1.13 lakhs from January

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

The increase in prices across model range available in India would range from 3-5 per cent, effective January 1, 2014, the company said in a statement.

More Women Buy Luxury Cars In Post-pandemic Shift

More Women Buy Luxury Cars In Post-pandemic Shift

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

Dealerships, too, are going all out to roll out the red carpet for women.

Luxury car wars: Audi to launch 10 models to beat Mercedes

Luxury car wars: Audi to launch 10 models to beat Mercedes

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

In response to Mercedes-Benz' new cars which it introduced in 2014, Audi is all set to launch 10 products in 2015.

BMW India races to new peak in record year for luxury car sales

BMW India races to new peak in record year for luxury car sales

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

BMW Group India recorded its highest annual sales on the back of strong demand for its top-end ICE (internal combustion engine) and electric vehicles (EVs). The German luxury automaker on Thursday announced that its domestic car sales jumped 18 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to 14,172 units in calendar year 2023 (CY23). This mirrored a trend in the luxury space, with its peers also reporting record numbers.

Maha IAS officer in soup over fake certificates, lavish life

Maha IAS officer in soup over fake certificates, lavish life

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Pooja Khedkar, a 2022 batch IAS officer of the Maharashtra cadre, allegedly submitted fake disability and Other Backward Class (OBC) certificates to clear the civil services exam, an official said on Wednesday.

Audi to assemble cars in India soon

Audi to assemble cars in India soon

Rediff.com29 Nov 2006

A part of Volkswagen Group, Audi currently imports its 'A4', 'A6' luxury sedans and SUV 'Q7' in India through the completely-built-unit route.

With GLS, Mercedes ups the ante for its SUVs in India

With GLS, Mercedes ups the ante for its SUVs in India

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

The company now offers seven different models of SUVs in India compared to two models a decade ago and contributes around 40 percent of sales up from 30 percent a couple years ago.

Audi S5 vs A5: Which one should you buy?

Audi S5 vs A5: Which one should you buy?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

The 1,968cc four-cylinder TDI diesel engine-powered A5 Sportback was a smooth drive, but the S5 Sportback with a 3-litre V6 TFSI quattro tiptronic engine was a mind blowing experience.

Audi sets Indian roads ablaze as it races ahead of Merc

Audi sets Indian roads ablaze as it races ahead of Merc

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

Audi sold 10,851 units last year, higher than Mercedes-Benz, which sold 10,201 units.

The Audi Q5, now in India

The Audi Q5, now in India

Rediff.com5 Jun 2009

The Audi Q5 range starts at Rs 38.29 lakh (Rs 3.83 million) for the 2.0 TFSI and Rs 44.19 lakh (Rs 4.42 million) for the 3.0 TDI.

Audi A3 sedan - Maiden wagon in it's league!

Audi A3 sedan - Maiden wagon in it's league!

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

Audi, currently, holds the crown of 'Numero-uno' luxurious automaker in the country and it is, by no means, ready to drop this prestigious title.

Kia tops Fada customer index in mass-mkt space

Kia tops Fada customer index in mass-mkt space

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

South Korean carmaker Kia was on Tuesday declared the top mass-market performer in the overall customer experience index (CEI), an annual survey done by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (Fada) to assess and quantify customer experience across 97 parameters related to sales, product, and after-sales quality. Fada conducted this survey in collaboration with consulting firm Frost & Sullivan, with a sample size of 8,685 respondents.

Why luxury car market has failed to flourish in India

Why luxury car market has failed to flourish in India

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

Cars priced above Rs 25 lakh account for 1 per cent in India's 3 million-car market and the share has remained unchanged over the last five years.

Audi to start production in India next year

Audi to start production in India next year

Rediff.com18 Dec 2006

German luxury car maker Audi on Monday said it will start production of vehicles in India by next year, utilising group company Skoda's facility at Aurangabad and would float a new sales company.

Audi may manufacture A4 in India

Audi may manufacture A4 in India

Rediff.com24 Oct 2007

German luxury car major Audi on Wednesday said it plans to increase local production of its models in India, with its sedan A4, which could be the next one to be manufactured there. The company has already started local production of its A6 sedan at the facility of Skoda, which is also a part of the Volkswagen Group

Audi may launch TT Coupe in India

Audi may launch TT Coupe in India

Rediff.com19 Jan 2004

Almost 5 years after it aborted a planned foray into the Indian market with sister concern Skoda, German luxury car maker Audi AG is again preparing to drive into Asia's fourth-biggest car market with the Rs 35 lakh two-door TT Coupe.

Why are luxury carmakers bullish on India?

Why are luxury carmakers bullish on India?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

Mercedes-Benz India, BMW India and Audi India have lined up over 50 new model launches as they seek to recoup previous year's loss in volumes, reports Shally Seth Mohile.

Paris Paralympics: Armless archer Sheetal and Rakesh's bronze medal miracle

Paris Paralympics: Armless archer Sheetal and Rakesh's bronze medal miracle

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

The Indian duo of Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar staged a remarkable comeback after the heartbreak in the semifinals to claim the bronze medal

Audi pips Mercedes in Q1 in best-ever India sales

Audi pips Mercedes in Q1 in best-ever India sales

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

The company retains tag of being India's largest luxury car seller.

Q3: Cheapest Audi offering brilliant performance

Q3: Cheapest Audi offering brilliant performance

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

The car feels as if it's always on edge.

Audi R8: Intelligent sprinter

Audi R8: Intelligent sprinter

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

The new Audi R8 V10 is a super-fast car that is also intelligent

Elon Musk postpones India visit; cites Tesla 'obligations' as reason

Elon Musk postpones India visit; cites Tesla 'obligations' as reason

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

American tech billionaire Elon Musk on Saturday said his proposed visit to India has been postponed due to "very heavy Tesla obligations". The electric carmaker Tesla CEO -- who was expected to be in India on April 21 and 22 and scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi -- wrote on X that he is looking forward to coming to India later this year.

In India, luxury used car market is in the fast lane

In India, luxury used car market is in the fast lane

Rediff.com1 May 2021

The new car market is estimated at around 30,000 units a year in sales in a good year, whereas the used car market for luxury vehicles is estimated at around 60,000 cars annually.

Stunning Audi RS 5 Coupe in India

Stunning Audi RS 5 Coupe in India

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

German luxury carmaker Audi, which launched RS 5 Coupe on Tuesday, said it will soon increase prices of its models by up to 3 per cent to protect its margins in view of steep fall in the rupee.

BMW X1 vs Audi Q3: Who will win in India?

BMW X1 vs Audi Q3: Who will win in India?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

The two car makers from Germany, BMW and Audi are in a tug of war for the top slot in the luxury car segment in India.

Budget jolt: Major auto firms reconsider India plans

Budget jolt: Major auto firms reconsider India plans

Rediff.com10 Mar 2011

Budget proposal on CKD tax jolts Audi, Harley-Davidson plans.