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Asian Games: Indian swimmers draw a blank

Asian Games: Indian swimmers draw a blank

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

India's Sajan Prakash and Advait Page finished fifth and seventh in their respective finals to draw curtains on the country's swimming campaign at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Friday.

Honda plans 2nd car unit in India

Honda plans 2nd car unit in India

Rediff.com18 Jul 2006

Yamaha, Hero Honda to give Bajaj a hot chase

Yamaha, Hero Honda to give Bajaj a hot chase

Rediff.com18 Aug 2009

Pulsar 220, the fastest bike in India, faces a challenge from new models on speed & style.

Nissan, Honda, Maruti record bumper sales ahead of Diwali

Nissan, Honda, Maruti record bumper sales ahead of Diwali

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

During September, Maruti said it dispatched 1,375 units of the soon-to-be-launched sedan Ciaz.

Honda to cut 10% salary of its top brass

Honda to cut 10% salary of its top brass

Rediff.com17 Dec 2008

Addition of new capacity, initially scheduled for Q4 of 2009, has been deferred in view of the current economic slowdown, which has impacted the automobile industry, resulting in a drop in demand, a senior offical of HSCI said. The company had anounced an initial investment of Rs 1,000 crore (Rs 10 billion) at the Rajasthan plant, of which Rs 600 crore (Rs 6 billion) had already been used.

Honda cars to cost Rs 12,000 more

Honda cars to cost Rs 12,000 more

Rediff.com5 Jan 2007

Honda Siel Cars India said on Friday it has hiked the price of its sedans by up to Rs 12,801 owing to increasing input costs.

Honda cuts price of new Jazz to Rs 6 lakh

Honda cuts price of new Jazz to Rs 6 lakh

Rediff.com18 Aug 2011

New model will be powered by a 1.2-litre petrol engine.

Wooing Tesla: 4 States Pull Out All Stops

Wooing Tesla: 4 States Pull Out All Stops

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

'Gujarat is the frontrunner at present.'
'However, Tamil Nadu's robust automobile ecosystem and Telangana's aggressive incentives make them strong contenders.'

Honda CEO shatters personal dream with F1 pullout

Honda CEO shatters personal dream with F1 pullout

Rediff.com6 Dec 2008

For all the disappointment that fans will feel, few could be more heartbroken that Honda Motor will leave the Formula One circuit than Takeo Fukui.

Senna tests for Honda in new-look F1

Senna tests for Honda in new-look F1

Rediff.com18 Nov 2008

Brazilian Bruno Senna, nephew of the late triple world champion Ayrton, made his test debut for Honda in a new-look Formula One at Barcelona's Circuit de Catalunya on Monday.

Honda to set up Rs 1,000 cr car plant in Rajasthan

Honda to set up Rs 1,000 cr car plant in Rajasthan

Rediff.com3 May 2007

Honda will set up its second car manufacturing plant in India near here at an estimated investment of Rs 1,000 crore (Rs 10 billion).

Can Suzuki Inazuma take on Ninja 250R, Honda CBR250R?

Can Suzuki Inazuma take on Ninja 250R, Honda CBR250R?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

Find out how good is the Suzuki's latest 250cc sensation!

Honda Cars launches new CR-V at Rs 19.95 lakh

Honda Cars launches new CR-V at Rs 19.95 lakh

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

Honda Cars India Ltd on Tuesday launched an all new version of its sports utility vehicle CR-V which will be cheaper by up to Rs 270,000 from previous model as the company looks to strengthen foot hold in the Indian market.

Ducati's Bagnaia wins Valencia GP to defend MotoGP crown

Ducati's Bagnaia wins Valencia GP to defend MotoGP crown

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

Ducati's Francesco Bagnaia won the season-ending Valencia Grand Prix on Sunday to claim a second straight MotoGP World Championship after closest contender Jorge Martin crashed out following a collision with Marc Marquez.

Brawn returns to F1 as Honda team boss

Brawn returns to F1 as Honda team boss

Rediff.com13 Nov 2007

Ross Brawn, who helped Michael Schumacher win seven world titles, would have full responsibility for designing, manufacturing, engineering and racing.

Will Akshay Kumar help Honda's Dream Yuga to the top spot?

Will Akshay Kumar help Honda's Dream Yuga to the top spot?

Rediff.com17 May 2012

Can paying Akshay Kumar Rs 50 crore to become brand ambassador for the 100cc commuter bike, the Dream Yuga, help Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (Private) Ltd take the number one position by displacing Hero MotoCorp's hot-selling splendor? Of course not, feels biking enthusiast and blogger Faisal Ali Khan.

Vijay Kumar claims Hero Honda Open West crown

Vijay Kumar claims Hero Honda Open West crown

Rediff.com12 Jan 2004

The victory at the Hero Honda Open West was worth Rs 1,62,000 for the Lucknow golfer.

Honda plans to make it big with its small car

Honda plans to make it big with its small car

Rediff.com16 Feb 2010

Honda recently shipped saris from India to its factories in Japan. No, sari weavers need not brace themselves for competition from Japan. These were meant for local Japanese women to wear.

Is Hero Honda the world No.1 bike co?

Is Hero Honda the world No.1 bike co?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2007

Just as Hero Honda celebrated being the 'number one two-wheeler company' in the world for the sixth straight year, its numero uno status has been challenged by China South, the state-run bike producer of the Dragon country.

Hero Honda Q1 net up 13.4%

Hero Honda Q1 net up 13.4%

Rediff.com11 Jul 2003

Hero Honda Motors on Friday reported a 13.4 per cent growth in its net profit to Rs 157.82 crore (Rs 1.58 billion) during April-June 2003 as against Rs 139.16 crore (Rs 1.39 billion) for the corresponding period last fiscal.

Are Plug-In Hybrid Cars The Future?

Are Plug-In Hybrid Cars The Future?

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Plug-in hybrids have two engines and the electric part has a much larger battery than in the regular hybrids. Car companies, led by the Japanese, are pushing the Indian government to look at hybrids in the interim if it wants to reduce carbon emission.

Hero Honda to invest Rs 320 cr in '06

Hero Honda to invest Rs 320 cr in '06

Rediff.com13 Jan 2006

Bike market leader Hero Honda has chalked out a Rs 320 crore (Rs 3.2 billion) investment plan for 2006, which includes about Rs 250 crore (Rs 2.5 billion) for setting up a third plant, Pawan Kant Munjal, managing director said.\n

Honda Siel on brink of turning sick, chairman told via board circular

Honda Siel on brink of turning sick, chairman told via board circular

Rediff.com3 Apr 2012

Such a financial condition had impelled the management to expedite a board resolution for fresh infusion of equity capital through a rights issue.

Rate cards for LS election expenditure fixed, here is the list

Rate cards for LS election expenditure fixed, here is the list

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

With polls to elect the 18th Lok Sabha approaching, district poll panels are fixing the rates for expenses as part of the election expenditure monitoring process.

Bezzecchi emerges champion in inaugural Indian GP

Bezzecchi emerges champion in inaugural Indian GP

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

Bezzecchi, riding for Mooney VR46 Racing Team, had to ward off stiff competition from Jorge Martin and Francesco Bagnaia, the championship leader, before standing on the victor's podium at the Buddh International Circuit.

Bezzecchi takes pole at inaugural Indian MotoGP

Bezzecchi takes pole at inaugural Indian MotoGP

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

The sprint race later on Saturday, as well as Sunday's main race, has been shortened due to the conditions at the circuit on the outskirts of New Delhi, organisers said.

Who's Raina Taking A Ride With?

Who's Raina Taking A Ride With?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

Marc Marquez and Suresh Raina rode around the Buddha International Circuit in a Royal Enfield Classic with a sidecar.

Honda Siel cuts prices by up to Rs 31,000

Honda Siel cuts prices by up to Rs 31,000

Rediff.com9 Dec 2008

The company's largest selling sedan 'City' will be cheaper by Rs 19,000-Rs 21,000, while 'Civic' will cost Rs 29,000-Rs 31,000 less, an HSCI statement said. Top-end sedan 'Accord' will be cheaper between Rs 27,000 and Rs 28,000, it added.

Green mobility: Hybrid vehicles in the fast lane in India

Green mobility: Hybrid vehicles in the fast lane in India

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

At a time when consumers increasingly embrace green mobility solutions, it is not electric cars but hybrids that are taking the lead, as automotive sales data indicate. Since January, 64,097 electric cars have been sold compared to 266,465 hybrids, according to data from the ministry of road transport and highways' Vahan dashboard. Hybrid car sales have surged from 4.42 per cent of the 4.1 million cars sold in calendar year 2022 to 7.2 per cent this year.

Hybrid vehicles take lead in realm of eco-friendly mobility solutions

Hybrid vehicles take lead in realm of eco-friendly mobility solutions

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

At a time when consumers increasingly embrace green mobility solutions, it is not electric cars but hybrids that are taking the lead, as automotive sales data indicate. Since January, 64,097 electric cars have been sold compared to 266,465 hybrids, according to data from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways' Vahan dashboard. Hybrid car sales have surged from 4.42 per cent of the 4.1 million cars sold in calendar year 2022 to 7.2 per cent this year.

Hero Honda sales up 23.4% in 2003-04

Hero Honda sales up 23.4% in 2003-04

Rediff.com1 Apr 2004

India's biggest motorcycle maker Hero Honda Motors on Thursday said its sales grew by 23.4 per cent during 2003-04 over the previous fiscal.

Sights And Dazzle Of Japan

Sights And Dazzle Of Japan

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Tokyo -- the songs Japan, Love In Tokyo and Sayonara from the 1966 Hindi film automatically pop up in the mind -- is buzzing and crowded like any other metropolis, discovers Deepa Gahlot. The modern apartment blocks are built cheek by jowl, so close together that one can open the window and borrow sugar from the neighbour in the next building. One of the fears of the Indian traveller is the unavailability of vegetarian food. Every city and town in Japan has an array of Indian restaurants that serve every variety of cuisine, right from Gujarati to Punjabi to Andhra and Kerala meals.

Check out F1's record 24-race calendar for 2024

Check out F1's record 24-race calendar for 2024

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Formula One will have a record 24 races in the season that starts in Bahrain on Saturday.

MotoGP India: Visa hassles for champ Marc Marquez, others

MotoGP India: Visa hassles for champ Marc Marquez, others

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

Former MotoGP rider Capirossi pleased with BIC ahead of inaugural race

EVs Star At Shanghai Auto Show

EVs Star At Shanghai Auto Show

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

A quarter of the car sales in China are of electric vehicles; domestic brands command 81% of EV sales in the country.

Verstappen wins in Japan as Red Bull seal constructors' title

Verstappen wins in Japan as Red Bull seal constructors' title

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

The victory at Suzuka was the Dutch driver's 13th in 16 races this season and left him on the brink of a third world title.

3-wheeler dominance gives Bajaj confidence to try 2-wheelers running on CNG

3-wheeler dominance gives Bajaj confidence to try 2-wheelers running on CNG

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Bajaj Auto, the king of the market for CNG-powered passenger three-wheelers, now wants to replicate this dominance in two-wheelers. The difference is that while the former is zooming - registrations for CNG-powered passenger three-wheelers nearly doubled during January-December 2023 - the latter, meaning a market for CNG-powered two-wheelers, does not exist.

At 1.3 million, two-wheeler sales cross pre-Covid figs of September 2019

At 1.3 million, two-wheeler sales cross pre-Covid figs of September 2019

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

The two-wheeler segment is, however, still far from its H1FY19 peak of 9.7 million units