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Aston Martin to hit Indian roads soon

Aston Martin to hit Indian roads soon

Rediff.com4 Aug 2010

Britain's luxury car brand Aston Martin is planning to launch its Rapide in India most probably by the end of this year.

Sauber secure entry for 2010 F1 season

Sauber secure entry for 2010 F1 season

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

Swiss-based Sauber will take departed Toyota's place as Formula One's 13th team next season, the governing International Automobile Federation (FIA) said in a statement on Thursday.

Mission Possible: Kubica back in F1 eight years after serious injury

Mission Possible: Kubica back in F1 eight years after serious injury

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

Former Renault driver Robert Kubica suffered a life-changing crash in 2011 when a steel guardrail penetrated his car and arm in a minor rally in north-west Italy.

Rory McIlroy named European Tour's Golfer of Year

Rory McIlroy named European Tour's Golfer of Year

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Rory McIlroy has been named the European Tour's Golfer of the Year for the second time in three seasons, capping an outstanding 2014 for the world number one.

Ferrari blame Mosley for F1 exodus

Ferrari blame Mosley for F1 exodus

Rediff.com5 Nov 2009

Ferrari have compared the disappearance of leading manufacturers from Formula One to an Agatha Christie murder mystery, with the finger of guilt pointed at former FIA president Max Mosley.

Tendulkar's mantra for success: Respect your opposition; trust your teammates

Tendulkar's mantra for success: Respect your opposition; trust your teammates

Rediff.com7 May 2015

Sachin Tendulkar on Thursday said trusting teammates and respecting the opposition was pivotal.

Parikh's flat tax deflates diesel carmakers' plans

Parikh's flat tax deflates diesel carmakers' plans

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

Manufacturers that mainly sell diesel cars like Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Motors, Toyota, Mercedes, BMW and Volkswagen anticipate a significant fall in sales if the government accepts the Parikh committee's recommendation of a flat tax of Rs 80,000 on diesel cars, because of a widening cost differential with petrol variants.

Robert Kubica to join Renault

Robert Kubica to join Renault

Rediff.com6 Oct 2009

Robert Kubica will replace Fernando Alonso at Renault in 2010, French daily Le Figaro reported on its website (www.lefigaro.fr) on Monday.

5 most expensive bikes in India

5 most expensive bikes in India

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

In the Rs 35-50 lakh range, these superbikes can make your presence special, wherever you take them

Great cars to look forward to in 2010!

Great cars to look forward to in 2010!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2010

Car makers Volkswagen, BMW, Nissan, Ford, Fiat, Skoda, Maruti, Tata, and Toyota are all set to make 2010 a delightful year for car lovers.

Which is the world's widest car?

Which is the world's widest car?

Rediff.com19 May 2010

Take the rediff business and find out how much you know about cars.

Baby Fiat fails to cheer car enthusiasts

Baby Fiat fails to cheer car enthusiasts

Rediff.com18 May 2010

Fiat 500 has sold only 68 units in two years, since its launch in July 2008.

Kapur, Randhawa miss cut at Italian Open

Kapur, Randhawa miss cut at Italian Open

Rediff.com8 May 2010

Indian golfers Shiv Kapur (71) and Jyoti Randhawa (74) missed the cut for the second successive week, crashing out of the BMW Italian Open after contrasting second-round cards in Turin. While Kapur turned in an improved one-under 71, Randhawa could not raise his game and stuttered to a second successive 74 in the second round.

Malaysian money brings Lotus back to F1

Malaysian money brings Lotus back to F1

Rediff.com15 Sep 2009

Lotus, one of the most successful and glorious names from Formula One's past, will return next year with a Malaysian-owned team replacing BMW-Sauber as the 13th entry on the starting grid.

Second-hand car? What you must check

Second-hand car? What you must check

Rediff.com4 May 2010

Buying a second-hand car has become hassle-free, courtesy the presence of corporate players like Maruti Suzuki's True Value and Mahindra and Mahindra's First Choice.

Somdev falters in final qualifying round

Somdev falters in final qualifying round

Rediff.com3 May 2010

Somdev Devvarman failed to make the main draw of the ATP BMW Open after losing to Alexandre Sidorenko in the third and final round of the qualifying event in Munich, Germany, on Monday. The second seeded Indian went down 1-6, 2-6 to his French opponent in an hour and six minutes.

It's not just Volkswagen, more car makers to turn offenders

It's not just Volkswagen, more car makers to turn offenders

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

Some new EU cars, including Mercedes, BMW and Peugeot vehicles, were using around 50 percent more fuel than manufacturers claimed.

Eyes on Europe after F1's Asian openers

Eyes on Europe after F1's Asian openers

Rediff.com6 Apr 2009

Events in Europe could reshape the F1 championship before teams regroup in China next week. The focus is on the International Automobile Federation and an appeal court hearing scheduled for Paris on April 14 that will make a definitive ruling on the sport's diffuser controversy. If the protesting teams -- BMW-Sauber, Ferrari, Red Bull and Renault -- succeed in overturning stewards' decisions from Australia and Malaysia, then Brawn GP, Toyota and Williams will be reined in.

Ajith Kumar to drive in F2 European season 2010

Ajith Kumar to drive in F2 European season 2010

Rediff.com25 Mar 2010

Tamil cinema star Ajith Kumar will test his skills in the Formula 2 European season this year, becoming the third Indian after Armaan Ebrahim and Parthiva Sureshwaran to join the 2010 F2 grid.

The Tiger and Phil show still a ratings grabber

The Tiger and Phil show still a ratings grabber

Rediff.com13 Sep 2010

Eight shots off the lead and teeing off nearly two hours ahead of the final pairing of Ryan Moore and Dustin Johnson, Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson may have been out of contention but they were never out of the spotlight.

Sorry Woods fails to make Tour Championship

Sorry Woods fails to make Tour Championship

Rediff.com13 Sep 2010

There is still plenty of golf ahead for Tiger Woods this year but his PGA Tour season came to an early end at the BMW Championship on Sunday after he failed to earn a spot in the Tour Championship.

Aston Martin in talks with Indian dealers

Aston Martin in talks with Indian dealers

Rediff.com8 Feb 2010

The financially strong upper class of India and the good results posted by the existing luxury car makers in the country are the biggest pull for any car manufacturer across the globe.

More controversy over F1 entry list

More controversy over F1 entry list

Rediff.com12 Jun 2009

Formula One teams and the governing body remained locked in combat on Friday after the publication of a controversial 2010 entry list that included all 10 current teams as well as newcomers from America and Spain.

All existing F1 teams on 2010 entry list

All existing F1 teams on 2010 entry list

Rediff.com12 Jun 2009

All 10 existing Formula One teams were included on the 2010 entry list on Friday along with two new US-based operations and one from Spain.

Heidfeld named Mercedes reserve driver

Heidfeld named Mercedes reserve driver

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

Nick Heidfeld joined the Mercedes Formula One team as test and reserve driver on Thursday, completing a trio of Germans in a line-up led by Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg.

Petrov becomes Russia's first F1 racer

Petrov becomes Russia's first F1 racer

Rediff.com1 Feb 2010

Vitaly Petrov left his Lada driving days far behind on Sunday when he signed with Renault as Russia's first Formula One racer. The 25-year-old from Vyborg, near the Finnish border, was runner-up in last year's GP2 support series to Germany's Nico Hulkenberg, who makes his debut with Williams this season.

Kubica replaces Alonso at Renault

Kubica replaces Alonso at Renault

Rediff.com7 Oct 2009

Poland's Robert Kubica will replace Spain's double Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso at Renault next season, the team said in a statement on Wednesday. Kubica has driven for the BMW-Sauber team since 2006 while Alonso, one of the 24-year-old's best friends in the paddock, is moving to Ferrari next year.

Renault should sign Kubica, says Alonso

Renault should sign Kubica, says Alonso

Rediff.com1 Oct 2009

Fernando Alonso has backed Robert Kubica to replace him at Renault after the double Formula One world champion joins Ferrari at the end of the season.

De la Rosa to race for Sauber

De la Rosa to race for Sauber

Rediff.com19 Jan 2010

Spaniard Pedro de la Rosa has been named the second driver at the BMW Sauber Formula One team for the 2010 season.

Did cheap car tag, cars on fire ruin Nano's image?

Did cheap car tag, cars on fire ruin Nano's image?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

"Nano is like an open canvas for us. We have the option of positioning it on the lines of the (Volkswagen) Beetle or the (BMW) Mini."

A budget Rolls Royce, at Rs 2.5 crore!

A budget Rolls Royce, at Rs 2.5 crore!

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

British car maker Rolls Royce unveiled the super luxury saloon, Ghost, in Mumbai on Friday. The magnificent automobile is smaller, but more dynamic, than the previous models, and comes at a price tag of Rs 2.5 crore (Rs 25 million). The Ghost is also the most technologically advanced offering from Rolls Royce, which is now part of German auto major BMW.

Now, intelligent car doors!

Now, intelligent car doors!

Rediff.com4 Apr 2009

Imagine you opening your car door suddenly into the path of an oncoming motorcyclist; but the door clams up and a potential mishap is averted.

Formula One teams face protests

Formula One teams face protests

Rediff.com26 Mar 2009

The Brawn GP, Toyota and Williams Formula One teams face an attempt to bar them from the Australian Grand Prix Thursday in a controversy that threatens to sour Sunday's season-opening race. The governing International Automobile Federation (FIA) said Red Bull, Renault and Ferrari have lodged protests on grounds the rivals' cars did not comply with technical regulations.

Breaking tradition, Chief Guest Obama arrives in 'Beast' for R-Day

Breaking tradition, Chief Guest Obama arrives in 'Beast' for R-Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

The chief guest normally travels with the Indian president in his car.

I'm my own worst enemy in title race, says Vettel

I'm my own worst enemy in title race, says Vettel

Rediff.com13 Sep 2018

The 31-year-old German fell 30 points behind race-winner Hamilton after a collision with the Briton left him struggling to finish fourth in Monza last time out, one of several races where Vettel has frittered away a position of authority.

F1 plunged into chaos

F1 plunged into chaos

Rediff.com19 Jun 2009

Formula One plunged into its biggest crisis in 60 years on Friday with eight of the 10 teams announcing plans to set up their own championship.

Can the best automobile drink diesel?

Can the best automobile drink diesel?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2009

At Rs 81.2 lakh, the BMW 730Ld is the most sensible 7 Series around. Pity most of them will form part of expensive hotel and travel fleets than that of personal collections.

McIlroy embarrassed by 'Sweet Caroline'

McIlroy embarrassed by 'Sweet Caroline'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

Rory McIlroy, the World's No 1 golfer, experienced an awkward moment when he went to watch Ulster take on Connacht in a rugby match on Friday.

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

Rediff.com takes you through a photographic journey of all the exciting sporting moments that unfolded over the last seven days.

Prakash, Bopanna advance

Prakash, Bopanna advance

Rediff.com6 May 2009

US-based Prakash Amritraj downed Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov 7-6(3), 6-1 to sail into the singles second round of the Israel Open, while Rohan Bopanna and his American partner Travis Parrott beat Nicolas Almagro (Spain) and Sebastian Prieto (Argentina) 6-4, 5-7, 10-8 to move into the doubles second round at the BMW Open in Munchen, Germany.