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GLS 600 is the flashiest, swankiest SUV Merc has made

GLS 600 is the flashiest, swankiest SUV Merc has made

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

This SUV will look as cool in 2030 as it might have in 2010 and ultimately that's what drives the core appeal of Mercedes-Benz and its products -- being classic, says Pavan Lall.

With 14,256 fresh cases, India's COVID-19 tally climbs to 1,06,39,684

With 14,256 fresh cases, India's COVID-19 tally climbs to 1,06,39,684

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

The COVID-19 case fatality rate stood at 1.44 per cent.

Mercedes-Benz plans finance arm in India

Mercedes-Benz plans finance arm in India

Rediff.com6 Dec 2008

The initiative is in its early stages of discussion, with the company undertaking a basic assessment of the domestic automobile finance market. While details are yet to be worked out, the financing arm could be on the lines of services offered by the Daimler group for its clients in Europe and West Asia among others.

India's automakers hit the fast lane in overseas markets

India's automakers hit the fast lane in overseas markets

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

Even as domestic passenger car sales declined 29.4 per cent between April and August this year, exports grew 6.5 per cent, partially cushioning the blow from slowing sales.

How Stock Market has Changed in 40 Years

How Stock Market has Changed in 40 Years

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

While Nifty 50 reflects changes in 40 years, it also shows what is missing: Low-cost manufacturers at one end, and deep-value players at the other. Also missing are technology players, observes T N Ninan.

Merc to roll out new C-Class model

Merc to roll out new C-Class model

Rediff.com31 Jan 2007

Luxury car manufacturer DaimlerChrysler's Indian subsidiary Mercedes is all set to introduce the new C-Class in the domestic market by early 2008.

Buying a Mercedes? EMI Rs 30,000!

Buying a Mercedes? EMI Rs 30,000!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2005

Luxury car manufacturer, DaimlerChrysler on Thursday, announced the launch of its new retail financing scheme -- Star Extend -- in conjunction with ICICI Bank.

Mercedes-Benz E-280 at Rs 40 lakh

Mercedes-Benz E-280 at Rs 40 lakh

Rediff.com20 Jan 2006

DaimlerChrysler India on Friday announced the launch of the E-280, its new variant of E-class in India. The company also announced debut of the diesel variant, the E-280CDI in India.

'Car of the future' from Mercedes!

'Car of the future' from Mercedes!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2004

The F 500 Mind, a concept car, is a research laboratory on wheels for the technology of the future and demonstrates DaimlerChrysler's technological know-how and its leadership in innovation.

Bajaj, Firodia battle escalates

Bajaj, Firodia battle escalates

Rediff.com17 Mar 2005

Playing the Viano

Playing the Viano

Rediff.com26 Jun 2004

The new Mercedes: just 'C' it

The new Mercedes: just 'C' it

Rediff.com20 Jul 2004

DaimlerChrysler India recently announced the launch of its "new-look" Mercedes-Benz C-Class range in India.

Maybach unveiled; to cost Rs 5 crore

Maybach unveiled; to cost Rs 5 crore

Rediff.com14 Jan 2004

Luxury carmaker DaimlerChrysler India said on Wednesday that its profit dipped by over 10 per cent in calendar 2003 even as it announced to launch more models this year.

Deal wins, digital demand put IT companies back on growth track

Deal wins, digital demand put IT companies back on growth track

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

Without exception, the top four majors beat Street estimates across all parameters - revenues, profitability, or net profit growth. However, what stood out were the large deal wins reported by the big two, TCS and Infosys.

4 factors responsible for Mercedes's success in India

4 factors responsible for Mercedes's success in India

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

'Our task at Mercedes is to have the right setup. It is the customers who make the decision. But, if our approach with the Indian customers is right, we will grow.'

What India Inc says about Budget 2022

What India Inc says about Budget 2022

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday unveiled a Rs 39.45 lakh crore Budget with a view to fire up the key engines of the economy to sustain a world-beating recovery from the pandemic. This was Sitharaman's fourth Budget. While the taxpayers were left in the lurch, once again, was she able to cheer Corporate India?

How tax sleuths are targeting car makers

How tax sleuths are targeting car makers

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

MNC auto firms that sold cars below cost, at a loss, thereby paying lower excise duty are prime targets.

i-Road: Toyota's amazing electric car-cum-motorbike

i-Road: Toyota's amazing electric car-cum-motorbike

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

The pint-sized i-Road has two front wheels that move up and down independently of each other.

TVS heiress Lakshmi Venu ties knot with tech entrepreneur

TVS heiress Lakshmi Venu ties knot with tech entrepreneur

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

Lakshmi Venu, granddaughter of T S Srinivasan (TVS) and A Sivasailam (The Amalgamations Group), is managing director of Sundaram Clayton Limited (SCL) and director of TAFE Motors and Tractors Limited (TMTL).

10 longest SUVs in the world

10 longest SUVs in the world

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

If you think Hummer would have topped, then here's a surprise: It does not even feature in the top 5.

A self-driving concept car that can turn into a living room!

A self-driving concept car that can turn into a living room!

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

The F 015 luxury sedan concept, with its spacious cabin and lounge-like seating for four, explores new possibilities for self-driving cars that can double as virtual living rooms on wheels.

Force develops a high-end multi-purpose vehicle

Force develops a high-end multi-purpose vehicle

Rediff.com30 Oct 2012

At its manufacturing facility in Pithampur (Madhya Pradesh), the company would be establishing a new assembly line for manufacturing the high-end MPV, Force Motors Ltd chief operating officer (Tractor Business) and President (Corporate sales and marketing), Naresh Kumar Rattan said.

Large IT outsourcing contracts are up for grabs as clients optimise cost

Large IT outsourcing contracts are up for grabs as clients optimise cost

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

Clients are seen realigning their tech strategy by moving works from own captives to third-party service providers which is mostly benefiting to large companies such as Infosys, TCS, Wipro or HCL Technologies.

Eicher might be part of Volvo AB's global portfolio

Eicher might be part of Volvo AB's global portfolio

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

The move could be aimed at increasing penetration in emerging markets.

Mercedes to assemble M, GL-Class in India

Mercedes to assemble M, GL-Class in India

Rediff.com28 Aug 2012

Besides, the company will also start assembling the SUV in two South East Asian countries -- Thailand and Indonesia.

Why some top auto cos will give Auto Expo a miss

Why some top auto cos will give Auto Expo a miss

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Skoda Auto, Volvo Cars and Daimler India Commercial Vehicles are not participating in the Expo.

Mercedes-Benz launches City Bus in India

Mercedes-Benz launches City Bus in India

Rediff.com9 Mar 2012

Mercedes-Benz has announced its foray into the city bus segment in India.

Global audio brand Harman tunes in to India

Global audio brand Harman tunes in to India

Rediff.com10 Nov 2011

Harman, the premium global audio and infotainment group, which retails brands such as JBL, AKG and Harman-Kardon, is training Indian engineers based at its research and development centre in Bangalore to work on audio components for brands like BMW and Audi. This business contributes an estimated $600 million to the company's sales.

Chip shortage throws a spanner in JLR's plans

Chip shortage throws a spanner in JLR's plans

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Tata Motors has halved the volume outlook for its UK subsidiary Jaguar Land Rover Automotive (JLR) and warned of lower earnings as it sees the semiconductor shortage deepening in the September quarter of the current financial year, according to a notification issued by the company to the stock exchanges on Tuesday. The announcement caught investors unawares. They were hoping for a quicker recovery. Tata Motors' stock tanked 13 per cent (on July 6) from the day's high of Rs 358.10 and hit the lower circuit (Rs 311.45) in intra-day trades.

Now, leasing a Merc is cheaper than buying

Now, leasing a Merc is cheaper than buying

Rediff.com15 Feb 2012

Leasing expenses may help save up to 30% for those in the highest tax bracket, but the salaried get no such benefits.

Mercedes-Benz to extend finance arm to India

Mercedes-Benz to extend finance arm to India

Rediff.com2 Oct 2010

Luxury car major Mercedes-Benz India will extend its financial arm, Daimler Financial Services to India. A few approvals were needed from the authorities before it could begin operations, said Wilfried Aulbur, managing director and CEO, Mercedes-Benz India, in Pune today.

Force Motors to launch hybrid version of Traveller

Force Motors to launch hybrid version of Traveller

Rediff.com22 Dec 2011

Force Motors on Thursday said it will launch a hybrid variant of its commercial vehicle 'Traveller' by the end of 2012 after unveiling to the public at the upcoming Auto Expo next month.

Lifting the veil on high priests of globalization

Lifting the veil on high priests of globalization

Rediff.com19 Apr 2011

Bilderberg, which has been called the high priests of glabalization, is accused of running a shadowy global government.

Higher duty forces luxury cars to localise

Higher duty forces luxury cars to localise

Rediff.com14 Apr 2011

Premium car makers which do not produce models locally, but assemble these in India are busy exploring ways to avoid a price rise in the wake of the government's new duty structure.

Volkswagen faces $8 billion fine, to halt sales of some diesel cars

Volkswagen faces $8 billion fine, to halt sales of some diesel cars

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Volkswagen told US dealers to halt sales of some 2015 diesel cars.

Merc to hire 250 engineers for Bangalore R&D unit

Merc to hire 250 engineers for Bangalore R&D unit

Rediff.com28 Jun 2010

On introduction of new technologies, Daimler manager (emission) Michael Anger said the company has introduced a diesel filter in Europe to reduce emission of harmful particles from its cars.

Mercedes take over F1 champions Brawn

Mercedes take over F1 champions Brawn

Rediff.com16 Nov 2009

Formula One champions Brawn GP will compete next season as the official Mercedes factory team after the German carmaker announced a takeover on Monday.

Carmakers call for comprehensive plan after Delhi smog crackdown

Carmakers call for comprehensive plan after Delhi smog crackdown

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Among those who have the most to lose from India's haphazard policies are dealers selling cars made by Toyota, Mahindra & Mahindra, Daimler AG's and Tata Motors' luxury arm, Jaguar Land Rover

Take a look at these STUNNING car factories!

Take a look at these STUNNING car factories!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

These photographs are sure to take your breath away!

Formula One: Mercedes boss Wolff cuts ties with Williams

Formula One: Mercedes boss Wolff cuts ties with Williams

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

Mercedes motorsport head Toto Wolff has sold his remaining stake in the Williams Formula One team to US shareholder and healthcare executive Brad Hollinger, both parties said on Wednesday.