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When Sachin built a BMW!

When Sachin built a BMW!

Rediff.com8 May 2015

Tendulkar helped by the engineers at German-headquartered BMW's Chennai plant tried his hands in assembling a luxury car.

35 luxury cars at Guj school farewell spark row; 22 seized, parents booked

35 luxury cars at Guj school farewell spark row; 22 seized, parents booked

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

Surat police have seized 22 cars and registered FIRs against the parents of three Class 12 students who were driving without licenses in a convoy of 35 high-end cars while performing stunts. The students were on their way to a school farewell function. The video of the incident, which went viral, showed students performing dangerous stunts such as driving with their heads out of sunroofs and holding smoke guns.

Skoda India gears up for EV play with local push

Skoda India gears up for EV play with local push

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

Skoda Auto India, the Czech carmaker that has recently found success with its compact SUV Kylaq, says it remains committed to developing a fully localised electric vehicle (EV). The EV will be manufactured at its Chakan facility for both Indian market and exports.

Women Drive Used-Car Boom

Women Drive Used-Car Boom

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

77 per cent of all transactions in the January-March 2025 period took place digitally, indicating continued preference for online car purchases.

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

Trump's tariffs: Auto part makers hope for 'balanced resolution'

Trump's tariffs: Auto part makers hope for 'balanced resolution'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

Auto parts exports from India may see a slight slowdown as US President Donald Trump's 25 per cent tariff could increase car prices for buyers by 8-25 per cent, thereby affecting demand, experts believe.

Get ready for BMW G310R!

Get ready for BMW G310R!

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

The birth-child of the much renowned TVS-BMW joint venture, the new BMW G310R, will be launched by October of this year, bang in the middle of the festive season, reports Indian automobile website MotorBeam.

Tesla starts hiring in India, and the jobs are...

Tesla starts hiring in India, and the jobs are...

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

American electric carmaker Tesla has opened recruitment for various roles in India, including business operations analyst and customer support specialist, in what could be a precursor for the company's entry into the country. As per the job postings on the company's website, the posts are for the 'Mumbai Suburban' area.

BMW X4 lords over other cars on the road

BMW X4 lords over other cars on the road

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

The X4 offers an imposing presence that you cannot miss even in a crowd of other cars, says Pavan Lall.

BMW drives in X3 M SAV priced at Rs 99.9 lakh

BMW drives in X3 M SAV priced at Rs 99.9 lakh

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

Uniqueness of the first-ever BMW X3 M lies in a newly developed powerful engine and sophisticated chassis technology.

The Rs 73-lakh, all-new BMW X5 is here!

The Rs 73-lakh, all-new BMW X5 is here!

Rediff.com17 May 2019

The locally-produced BMW X5 is one of the best selling models for the car-maker in the domestic market, and the latest version of the SUV will compete with the likes of Mercedes-Benz GLE, Volvo XC90, Range Rover Velar, Porsche Cayenne and the Audi Q7.

Sachin Tendulkar launches BMW i8

Sachin Tendulkar launches BMW i8

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

The car is powered by a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine

Maestro A R Rahman's sound tips for Mahindra EVs

Maestro A R Rahman's sound tips for Mahindra EVs

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

As auto major Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) became the number two player in the retail passenger vehicle segment for the first time in February, powered by its new launches, the company is setting its sights on technology upgrades.

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.

Why Dutee Chand wants to sell her BMW

Why Dutee Chand wants to sell her BMW

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

'Today, I don't have any cash!'

14-yr-old, out on morning run, hit by speeding Jaguar in Noida

14-yr-old, out on morning run, hit by speeding Jaguar in Noida

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

The incident took place around 6 am on January 9 near Stellar Jeevan Society in the Bisrakh police station area when the Jaguar car allegedly struck the boy from behind, as per a complaint lodged by the victim's father, Murari Singh.

Two stunning electric cars from BMW

Two stunning electric cars from BMW

Rediff.com15 Nov 2012

One of them, i-3, is a city car that the company will start selling in 2013. The other, i-8, is an electric sports car that will be available in 2014.

Bad news for BMW fans in India?

Bad news for BMW fans in India?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

After raising hopes of bike enthusiasts in India, BMW, it seems, may not launch the much-expected G310R in October this year in India, reports MotorBeam.

BMW X3 redefines comfort and luxury in SUVs

BMW X3 redefines comfort and luxury in SUVs

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

The new BMW X3 Luxury Line is definitely a technologically superior car compared to its predecessor and is a lot savvier than I imagined, says P Tharyan.

BMW X1 is a good package overall

BMW X1 is a good package overall

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

Like any BMW, the X1 has its dynamics well sorted, writes Indian automobile website MotorBeam.com.

Mithali Raj presented swanky BMW

Mithali Raj presented swanky BMW

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

Telangana Badminton Association vice president V Chamundeswarinath on Tuesday gifted a high-end car to Indian women's cricket team Captain Mithali Raj for becoming the highest run-getter in the women's ODIs.

Drop in BMW sales

Drop in BMW sales

Rediff.com9 Feb 2011

BMW had maintained its lead over Mercedes-Benz and Audi in 2010.

Dipa Karmakar to return BMW, take another car

Dipa Karmakar to return BMW, take another car

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

India's trailblazing gymnast Dipa Karmakar on Thursday denied reports that she was returning the BMW car presented to her by cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar for her historic performance at the Rio Olympic Games.

Make in India, BMW's mantra to cut cost & grab marketshare

Make in India, BMW's mantra to cut cost & grab marketshare

Rediff.com1 May 2018

'Localisation saves a lot of time and cost for them. Keeping an eye on a long-term market, this is the best way these car-makers can build momentum for their brands.'

BMW 330i GT: She is sporty and spirited

BMW 330i GT: She is sporty and spirited

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

The new 3 Series Gran Turismo from BMW has just the right amount of comfort and convenience features to ensure it stays at par with competitors, says Joshua David Luther.

BYD's Sealion price reveal on Feb 17, rollout on March 7

BYD's Sealion price reveal on Feb 17, rollout on March 7

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

Chinese electric carmaker BYD is focusing on launching vehicles in the Rs 25-45 lakh price range in India even as it continues to evaluate customer preferences and demand in more affordable segments, its Head of Electric Passenger Vehicles in India Rajeev Chauhan told Business Standard.

BMW launches financing biz in India

BMW launches financing biz in India

Rediff.com5 Oct 2010

German luxury car maker BMW on Tuesday launched its financing arm in India with an investment of $50 million (about Rs 230 crore) to serve the credit needs of retail customers, fleet owners and dealers.

Mihir Shah changed his look to evade arrest, cops tell court

Mihir Shah changed his look to evade arrest, cops tell court

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

A court in Mumbai on Wednesday remanded Mihir Shah, the prime accused in the BMW hit-and-run case, in police custody till July 16.

BMW launches three luxury brands in India

BMW launches three luxury brands in India

Rediff.com5 Jan 2010

German luxury car maker BMW on Tuesday launched BMW Gran Turismo, BMW X6M and BMW 760Li and plans to ramp up capacity of its manufacturing plant at Chennai.

A tour through BMW's beautiful museum

A tour through BMW's beautiful museum

Rediff.com6 Apr 2011

The BMW Museum near the Olympiapark in Munich depicts the illustrious history of the automobile manufacturer BMW.

BMW India launches petrol 320i sedan @ Rs 36.9 lakh

BMW India launches petrol 320i sedan @ Rs 36.9 lakh

Rediff.com11 May 2016

The new vehicle is available at all BMW dealerships.

Sindhu set to receive a swanky BMW from Tendulkar

Sindhu set to receive a swanky BMW from Tendulkar

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

While bronze medallist Sakshi would soon be seen driving her new, customized Mahindra Thar, a brand new BMW awaits new badminton sensation Sindhu.

Made in India! Sachin Tendulkar launches BMW 7 series, X1

Made in India! Sachin Tendulkar launches BMW 7 series, X1

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

German luxury auto major BMW India has launched its much-anticipated 7 Series and X1, produced at the company's Chennai manufacturing unit.

BMW, Toyota seal deal to deepen ties

BMW, Toyota seal deal to deepen ties

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

BMW said in a statement 'binding agreements' signed with Toyota also foresee to jointly develop an architecture and components for sports vehicles.

BMW, LG eye Kerala

BMW, LG eye Kerala

Rediff.com16 Mar 2005

German auto major BMW, Korean company LG group and Italian firm Liberty have shown interest in investing in Kerala, according to state Industries Minister V K Ibrahim Kunju.

Here comes BMW i3's Chinese copy

Here comes BMW i3's Chinese copy

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Chinese car makers have been copying designs of European car makers.

A peek into the stunning BMW Vision

A peek into the stunning BMW Vision

Rediff.com4 May 2011

The crowd gathered at Prabhadevi in Mumbai witnessed the shooting of Mission Impossible 4 with a futuristic looking BMW Vision EfficientDynamics concept car, second generation Indian BMW 650ci and a BMW 5 series with a modified front to fit and rear bumpers for cameras.

BMW to up Chennai plant capacity

BMW to up Chennai plant capacity

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

German firm BMW will enhance production capacity at its Chennai plant as it eyes sales of over 4,000 units in 2010

Kept asking them to stop the car: Victim's husband

Kept asking them to stop the car: Victim's husband

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

Pradeep Nakhwa, the husband of Kaveri Nakhwa who was killed in BMW car hit-and-run incident in Mumbai, on Monday demanded stringent punishment for the driver, saying his wife could have been saved if he had stopped the car.

BMW maintains lead in luxury car market

BMW maintains lead in luxury car market

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

BMW sold 9,375 units in India in 2012, topping the list of luxury car makers for the fourth consecutive year.