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Maruti Suzuki launches limited edition of Ertiga

Maruti Suzuki launches limited edition of Ertiga

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

The car will be priced up to Rs 805,000.

Tesla's unique and ambitious plan to sell cars

Tesla's unique and ambitious plan to sell cars

Rediff.com27 Jun 2013

Electric carmaker is under attack from dealers.

Tata JLR plans factory in US

Tata JLR plans factory in US

Rediff.com19 Oct 2014

The company has also been exploring the possibility of opening a factory in Mexico.

Hyundai launches new 'i10'@ Rs 3.99 lakh

Hyundai launches new 'i10'@ Rs 3.99 lakh

Rediff.com15 Jul 2008

The company's new engine and transmission plant in Chennai, set up at an investment of $250 million, would have a capacity of 2.5 lakh units per annum. Overall, the company has invested $421 million on the Kappa project over a period of 48 months.

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.

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.

Auto Expo in the time of coronavirus sees fewer brands

Auto Expo in the time of coronavirus sees fewer brands

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

Owing to the poor market conditions and tepid sentiments, the size of the show has shrunk compared to the last edition, which took place in 2018. A majority of the two-wheeler makers, and several car and commercial vehicle makers, have opted out of this year's show, which opens for the media on Wednesday.

Auto biggies all set to launch electric vehicles at Expo

Auto biggies all set to launch electric vehicles at Expo

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

Maruti will showcase its first concept electric vehicle, the e-SURVIVOR; M&M it's six new EVs, including two futuristic concepts

Jaguar bosses relaxed about Tata takeover

Jaguar bosses relaxed about Tata takeover

Rediff.com28 Jan 2008

The management of luxury carmaker Jaguar is 'entirely relaxed' about the prospects of Indian conglomerate Tata Group taking over the brand along with Land Rover. Earlier, this month, Ford had named Tata Motors, which is part of the Tata Group, as the preferred bidder for its British marquees -- Jaguar and Land Rover, but a final decision for the sale is yet to be taken.

Maruti cars to become costlier

Maruti cars to become costlier

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Maruti Ciaz and Ertiga are exempt from the infrastructure cess and so, there is no change in the prices of these models.

BMW launches X5 diesel at Rs 70.9 lakh

BMW launches X5 diesel at Rs 70.9 lakh

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

Initial deliveries of the all-new BMW X5 in India will commence by June as an overwhelming demand for the vehicle in the market has pushed the waiting period to three months.

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.

Toyota recalls another 650,000 vehicles for airbag flaws

Toyota recalls another 650,000 vehicles for airbag flaws

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

Carmakers, including Toyota, Honda, Nissan Motor Co and BMW, in 2013 recalled 3.6 million vehicles because of problems with the airbag inflator that could potentially explode and injure the driver or passengers.

Rivals for Jaguar await Ford verdict

Rivals for Jaguar await Ford verdict

Rediff.com13 Dec 2007

People close to Indian carmakers Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra, and the buy-out group One Equity Partners, said on Tuesday that they expected Ford to respond imminently to their revised offers made last week.

F1 pit lane tales: New Ferrari boss thought job offer was April Fool

F1 pit lane tales: New Ferrari boss thought job offer was April Fool

Rediff.com18 Apr 2014

Ferrari's new team principal Marco Mattiacci was taken by surprise when Luca di Montezemolo offered him the top job at Formula One's glamour team, the Italian initially believing the chairman's approach to be a joke.

Maruti to drive in Wagon R Stingray automatic soon

Maruti to drive in Wagon R Stingray automatic soon

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

With an AMT system, the car's price will no doubt increase, but it will also have its own identity as a spacious city car with the low-tech AMT box.

Maruti leads among the top 10 cars in India

Maruti leads among the top 10 cars in India

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

These cars were most appreciated on India s roads.

Hyundai may hike prices if excise duty rises before Budget

Hyundai may hike prices if excise duty rises before Budget

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

The auto industry body has been lobbying hard with the government for extension of the reduced excise rates.

5 exciting car launches in the next few months

5 exciting car launches in the next few months

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

Honda, Tata, Nissan have lined up amazing vehicles.

Stunning cars you would love to drive!

Stunning cars you would love to drive!

Rediff.com25 Apr 2012

Take a look at some of the stunning cars on display at Auto China show.

Automakers let go of contractual workers as slowdown bites

Automakers let go of contractual workers as slowdown bites

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

Availability of jobs at India's auto companies has shrunk significantly over the last two years, as the industry goes through one of its worst slowdowns. More than 60 per cent of the total workforce fell by 24 per cent in 2019-20, against 2017-18.

Cars to get pricier in 2020

Cars to get pricier in 2020

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

Primary steel producers in the domestic market have raised product prices by 2.5 to 3 per cent for December to address margin compression and in anticipation of a demand pick-up.

Shift towards personal mobility boost auto sales

Shift towards personal mobility boost auto sales

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

Leading automakers Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and Tata Motors on Thursday reported robust sales in March as a shift towards personal mobility and pent up demand continued to help companies push dispatches to their respective retail partners. Toyota Kirloskar Motor, Honda Cars and Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M) also reported strong sales last month as compared to the year-ago period, when dispatches were adversely impacted due to the impending transition to BSVI from April 2020 and the nationwide lockdown to contain the coronavirus pandemic. The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India said its domestic sales stood at 1,49,518 units last month. The auto major had reported sales of 76,976 units in March 2020.

Volkswagen goes local in India to cut costs, lift sales

Volkswagen goes local in India to cut costs, lift sales

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

Five years after entering India, VW has captured just 2.1 per cent of the market because its cars are seen as relatively expensive and it lacks a diverse mass-market product range.

Buying a Chevrolet Tavera? GM will now extend warranty

Buying a Chevrolet Tavera? GM will now extend warranty

Rediff.com16 May 2014

Senior officials with the multinational car manufacturer say there is a need to improve the brand perception and are revising an earlier after-sales package to spruce it up.

How will you live, work, eat post-coronavirus world

How will you live, work, eat post-coronavirus world

Rediff.com19 May 2020

The deadly coronavirus has forced us to adopt new ways of life.

BS VI emission norms may lead to death of diesel cars

BS VI emission norms may lead to death of diesel cars

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

From April 2020, manufacturers will have to hike prices of diesel cars sharply to accommodate the costs incurred in the transition to BS VI emission norms, and widening the gap between a diesel and petrol car.

BMW i8: The best electric car in the world

BMW i8: The best electric car in the world

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

It can go from 0 to 100 in mere 4 seconds.

Ford to recall 42,300 cars in India to fix airbag issue

Ford to recall 42,300 cars in India to fix airbag issue

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

The company did not clarify if the software error affects only domestic sales or exports from the plant as well

Shareholder advisor has 'real doubts' over new Volkswagen management

Shareholder advisor has 'real doubts' over new Volkswagen management

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

Volkswagen faces paying out billions of dollars in fines and compensation after it admitted rigging tests on some of its diesel cars to make them appear cleaner.

From Tatas to RIL, India Inc goes into hiring mode as demand picks up

From Tatas to RIL, India Inc goes into hiring mode as demand picks up

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

Most of the hirings are, however, in the entry or junior level.

Mercedes launches SLK 55 AMG priced at Rs 1.26 crore

Mercedes launches SLK 55 AMG priced at Rs 1.26 crore

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

The SLK 55 can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in a mere 4.6 seconds, and hit an electronically limited top-speed of 250 kmph.

Maruti to restart production at Manesar plant on May 12

Maruti to restart production at Manesar plant on May 12

Rediff.com7 May 2020

A clutch of automakers including Maruti Suzuki, Hero MotoCorp, Mercedes Benz India, Eicher Motors, TVS Motor, and Isuzu Motors India announced they had got the clearance from the governments of the states they operate in to resume operations.

Cars that changed Indian auto industry in 2013

Cars that changed Indian auto industry in 2013

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

Despite of reoccurring crisis in 2013, there were many auto-giants that did well in sales due to some of their impeccable mean machines. Here are some of the top gainers of 2013.

Renault shrugs off electric car setback

Renault shrugs off electric car setback

Rediff.com27 May 2013

Executive says setback doesn't challenge strategy.

Planning to buy a car? Forget freebies and cash discounts

Planning to buy a car? Forget freebies and cash discounts

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

Pandemic-hit auto majors are likely to set aside these time-tested strategies for now, and, instead, focus on attractive finance schemes and an enhanced digital experience.

Maruti to launch SX4 Crossover, XA Alpha

Maruti to launch SX4 Crossover, XA Alpha

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

Taking a cue from success of Mahindra and Renault sports utility vehicles, Maruti Suzuki plans to launch two compact SUVs.

5 stunning cars from Honda at the Auto Expo 2014

5 stunning cars from Honda at the Auto Expo 2014

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

Honda, the Japanese carmaker, made its strong presence felt with the launch of new models and concept cars in the 2014 Auto Expo.

Maruti to debut swanky WagonR Stingray in India

Maruti to debut swanky WagonR Stingray in India

Rediff.com24 Apr 2013

Stingray is a sportier version of the WagonR with a more aggressive frontal styling and masculine cues in the rear.