News for 'Mercedes Benz India'

2,350 Mercs in India to be recalled

2,350 Mercs in India to be recalled

Rediff.com2 Apr 2005

As many as 2,000 E-Class sedans, 300 S-Class sedans and around 50 SL and SLK sports cars will be part of Mercedes' Indian recall programme.

2 new cars from Merc stable are sure to make you drool

2 new cars from Merc stable are sure to make you drool

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

The company said that it would launch 15 new models.

Iconic off-roader Mercedes GL Class to hit roads in May

Iconic off-roader Mercedes GL Class to hit roads in May

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

The SUV has penned down success stories for its manufacturer on every soil that it ever set foot on.

Mercedes launches A-Class compact at Rs 21.9 lakh

Mercedes launches A-Class compact at Rs 21.9 lakh

Rediff.com30 May 2013

The diesel variant is priced lower than the petrol at Rs 22.73 lakh.

Tesla's EVs to start rolling out of Satara in Maharashtra?

Tesla's EVs to start rolling out of Satara in Maharashtra?

Rediff.com19 May 2025

The US carmaker's entry into India is expected by the last quarter of the current financial year.

With new GLC Coupe, Mercedes makes it 4 launches in 4 months

With new GLC Coupe, Mercedes makes it 4 launches in 4 months

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

Equipped with the ' Mercedes Me' connect feature which makes this one too a connected car, this is the 10th 'Made in India' product from Mercedes and comes in two engine variants. The 300d 4MATIC diesel and the 300 4MATIC petrol, both BS VI versions. The diesel is an in-line 4-cylinder engine that churns out 245 hp power and 500 Nm of peak torque, and can do a 0-100 km/h in 6.6 seconds, while the GLC 300 Coup in-line petrol engine produces 258 hp and 370 Nm of torque and can do 0-100km/h in just 6.3 seconds!

BMW sedans to cost Rs 1.3 lakhs more!

BMW sedans to cost Rs 1.3 lakhs more!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

BMW Group India is announcing a price increase of up to 5 per cent across the BMW and Mini product range effective August 15, 2013, according to a company statement.

Auto Industry Sweats As Semiconductor Shortage Persists

Auto Industry Sweats As Semiconductor Shortage Persists

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Open order books in February breach 700,000; wait period for some models exceed a year.

How car majors plan to woo customers this festive season

How car majors plan to woo customers this festive season

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

The Audi mobile showroom will tour 30 cities over the next two years.

Daimler to invest Rs 425 cr in India arm

Daimler to invest Rs 425 cr in India arm

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

From the new facility, buses would be rolled out from the second quarter of 2015

Luxury car sales rose a mere 4.9% in 2018, no uptick on horizon

Luxury car sales rose a mere 4.9% in 2018, no uptick on horizon

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

If one leaves aside 2016, when sales declined 4.68 per cent, the pace of growth in 2018 is the slowest in a decade, according to IHS Markit, a sales forecast and market research firm.

MG Cyberster EV To Debut In India In January 2025

MG Cyberster EV To Debut In India In January 2025

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

The Cyberster is currently sold in the UK for about Rs 63 lakh and is expected to be priced between Rs 65 lakh and Rs 70 lakhs.

Luxury cars begin Northeastern road trip

Luxury cars begin Northeastern road trip

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

Audi and Mercedes-Benz have already opened dealerships in Guwahati -- a gateway to all the north-eastern states -- and BMW intends to join them soon. Ajay Modi reports.

India becomes a global hotspot for auto parts

India becomes a global hotspot for auto parts

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Mercedes Benz, BMW and Audi have sharply increased their sourcing from India.

Will Audi Q3 manage to beat BMW X1?

Will Audi Q3 manage to beat BMW X1?

Rediff.com8 May 2012

After being crowned the second best car company in the luxury segment in India, Audi is ambitious to rule the Indian luxury car segment by the year 2015.

Budget 2018: Luxury cars, premium bikes to be costlier by upto 5%

Budget 2018: Luxury cars, premium bikes to be costlier by upto 5%

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

The move will primarily impact luxury car companies like Mercedes Benz, BMW, Audi and Volvo and bike brands like Triumph and Harley Davidson.

How Jaguar plans to strike it big

How Jaguar plans to strike it big

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

Understated earlier, JLR is spending on its brand recall to prepare for the Baby Jag that will target volumes.

Audi drives in all-new SUV Q3 variant

Audi drives in all-new SUV Q3 variant

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Audi plans to launch a total of 10 products in India this year as it looks to fend off stiff competition from rival Mercedes-Benz.

Customs duty exemption on lithium, cobalt to aid growth of EV sector

Customs duty exemption on lithium, cobalt to aid growth of EV sector

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

The proposed exemption in customs duty on import of lithium, cobalt and other rare minerals in the Union Budget 2024-25 is likely to lower the battery production cost and help in making electric vehicles more affordable for the buyers, auto industry leaders said on Tuesday.

A sneak peek into the new Merc C Class

A sneak peek into the new Merc C Class

Rediff.com31 May 2011

The revised C-Class is expected to arrive in India somewhere in July 2011.

How Ukraine war has put India's automakers in a fix

How Ukraine war has put India's automakers in a fix

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

The sharp increase in commodity prices on account of the Russia-Ukraine war has put automakers in a fix. After the frequent price hikes in the current fiscal, manufacturers fear that any more price increases may further dent the already weak demand in certain segments. "We have taken several hikes and cannot immediately do it again. "We will have to closely watch the situation and act accordingly," said an official at an auto firm, declining to be identified. Even for companies like Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, which has had a strong volume run and a robust order book, passing on the entire costs has been tough.

Post Budget, luxury car sales rise by 25%

Post Budget, luxury car sales rise by 25%

Rediff.com17 Mar 2011

The new definition for completely knocked down (CKD) units of vehicles introduced in the Budget for 2011-12 has pushed up sales figures of luxury cars.

Mercedes CLA is just right for the hip and happening crowd

Mercedes CLA is just right for the hip and happening crowd

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

The car doesn't have any major flaws. It looks gorgeous and is offered with some attractive colours too.

Bumpy road ahead for the new Merc

Bumpy road ahead for the new Merc

Rediff.com22 May 2012

Does the all-new Mercedes-Benz ML350 CDI, launched two days ago, get it spot on?

All you need to know about Copa America 2024

All you need to know about Copa America 2024

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

Fourteen stadiums across the US will host the Copa America matches.

Daimler banks on small towns to up Merc sales

Daimler banks on small towns to up Merc sales

Rediff.com30 Nov 2006

DaimlerChrysler India has recorded a higher growth rate for its Mercedes-Benz in smaller cities than in the metros.

Who's Buying Luxury Cars In Small Cities?

Who's Buying Luxury Cars In Small Cities?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

The rise of startups and a thriving entrepreneurial culture in Tier-II and Tier-III cities is contributing to the increasing sales of high-end cars.

Audi launches super sports car RS6 Avant at Rs 1.35 cr

Audi launches super sports car RS6 Avant at Rs 1.35 cr

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

Audi launches Avant RS6 in India.

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.

Playing the Viano

Playing the Viano

Rediff.com26 Jun 2004

GST is actually good news for Mercedes

GST is actually good news for Mercedes

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

Roland Folger, managing director and chief executive officer at Mercedes Benz India calls the calendar year (CY) 2016 a year of 'lost opportunities' as NCR diesel ban and demonetisation led to a flat performance.

Luxury car lovers spoilt for choice in classy rides

Luxury car lovers spoilt for choice in classy rides

Rediff.com16 May 2016

In the past four months, launches of luxury and super luxury cars have sped ahead of non-luxury ones.

From luxury cars to business jets, small-town tycoons aiming big

From luxury cars to business jets, small-town tycoons aiming big

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

With growing revenues, a spreading business empire, and surging aspirations, companies are seeing a strong demand for luxury products from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.

Merc may lose top spot to BMW in India

Merc may lose top spot to BMW in India

Rediff.com6 Oct 2009

Mercedes Benz just about managed to keep its neck ahead last year, with a lead of 537 units over BMW, according to data available with the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers. However, handicapped by inadequate vehicle kits for the first nine months of this year for one of its models, a senior company executive stated it is unlikely Mercedes Benz will be able to surpass its own total posted last year. Mercedes Benz India sold 3,445 units last calendar year, while BMW s

Microsoft is India's most attractive employer: Survey

Microsoft is India's most attractive employer: Survey

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

According to Randstad Employer Brand Research (REBR) 2020, Microsoft India scored high on financial health, strong reputation and utilisation of the latest technologies. Others in the top 10 list are Samsung, Amazon, Infosys, Mercedes-Benz, Sony, IBM, Dell, ITC and TCS.

Merc launches India-made S Class diesel at Rs 1.07 cr

Merc launches India-made S Class diesel at Rs 1.07 cr

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

German car-maker Mercedes Benz on Thursday rolled out the locally made diesel variant of its luxury sedan S Class 350 priced at Rs 1.07 crore (ex-showroom Maharashtra).

5 highest selling luxury cars in India

5 highest selling luxury cars in India

Rediff.com6 Feb 2013

They either report a sales figure that shows clear signs of growth or future plans that indicate expansion in India.

Luxury carmakers chase India's young, female and frugal

Luxury carmakers chase India's young, female and frugal

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

Luxury carmakers in India are moving downmarket broadening their target market to include India's young, female and middle-class.

Will the new A4 put Audi back in the race?

Will the new A4 put Audi back in the race?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

The answer would have been an unequivocal yes had the A4 been priced more aggressively, says Pavan Lall.