News for 'Mercedes Benz'

Mercedes to launch pre-owned car brand in India

Mercedes to launch pre-owned car brand in India

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

Mercedes-Benz on Friday said it will announce the launch of a separate brand for pre-owned cars in December.

Mercedes to launch 12 products this year

Mercedes to launch 12 products this year

Rediff.com9 Jan 2016

Sales jumped 32% as compared to the previous year

Mercedes, Audi to hike prices to offset rising input costs

Mercedes, Audi to hike prices to offset rising input costs

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz India on Thursday said it will hike prices of select models by up to two per cent from January 1, 2022, to offset feature enhancement and rising input costs. At the same time, Audi announced a price increase of up to 3 per cent across its entire model range, effective from January 1 next year. Mercedes, however, said it is committed to price protection to customers who have booked their cars and are waiting for more than four months for select models.

Mercedes posts record sales in India during 2014

Mercedes posts record sales in India during 2014

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

German luxury car maker Mercedes- Benz on Friday reported 13 per cent increase in annual sales in India.

Mercedes starts locally assembling of S-Class in India

Mercedes starts locally assembling of S-Class in India

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

The locally produced top-end model S 500 will be priced at Rs 1.39 crore or Rs 13.9 million (ex-showroom, Delhi) and will be rolled out from the manufacturing facility in Chakan, Pune, Mercedes-Benz India said in a statement, adding that this strategic move will help to cater to the increasing demand.

Mercedes to hike vehicle prices by up to 2% from January

Mercedes to hike vehicle prices by up to 2% from January

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Mercedes-Benz India will increase prices of its vehicles across all models by up to 2 per cent from January 1, 2016, to offset rising input cost.

Mercedes prepares to enter leasing market

Mercedes prepares to enter leasing market

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

German luxury car maker Mercedes-Benz is preparing to commence leasing vehicles to consumers in the Indian market by the end of this year. No other luxury car maker in the country currently offers vehicles on lease directly to customers.

The Rs 76.7-lakh Mercedes GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe is here!

The Rs 76.7-lakh Mercedes GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe is here!

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

German luxury car maker Mercedes-Benz on Tuesday said it has commenced the local production of its AMG portfolio in India, and rolled out its first-ever locally made GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe. The company rolled out AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe, tagged at Rs 76.7 lakh (ex-showroom), from its Pune facility on Tuesday.

PIX: PSG crush Messi's Miami in Club World Cup; Bayern tame Flamengo

PIX: PSG crush Messi's Miami in Club World Cup; Bayern tame Flamengo

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Joao Neves scored twice as Paris St Germain swept aside Lionel Messi's Inter Miami 4-0 at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium to secure their place in the Club World Cup quarter-finals.

EV makers relieved at status quo on GST levy

EV makers relieved at status quo on GST levy

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers breathed a sigh of relief after the GST Council on Wednesday night retained the concessional 5 per cent rate on EVs, though they now face competition from small petrol and diesel cars, which will attract a lower 18 per cent levy.

Cars to cost more from January

Cars to cost more from January

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

Prices of various car models -- ranging from entry-level hatchbacks to high-end luxury offerings -- are set to rise as automakers have announced price hikes with effect from January. Carmakers cite an increase in input costs and operational expenses as the main reason to implement price increases from the next month. Industry experts, however, note that the exercise is also undertaken by automakers every year in December to shore up sales volume in the last month of the year, as customers postpone buyouts to later months to get the new year manufactured units.

Mercedes may develop small car for India

Mercedes may develop small car for India

Rediff.com28 Jan 2011

On the back of a thriving domestic economy fuelled by an increasing appetite for consumption, global auto giant Mercedes-Benz is looking at developing a small car for the Indian market, a senior company executive said.

How will India's auto industry perform in 2026?

How will India's auto industry perform in 2026?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

After a record-breaking year, India's automobile industry is entering 2026 on a relatively strong footing, with sales growth expected in the 6-8 per cent range. The outlook is underpinned by policy support, including GST rationalisation, easing monetary conditions, and income tax relief, which together are likely to improve affordability and sustain consumer demand across vehicle segments.

Mercedes SLK 350 @ Rs 56 lakh!

Mercedes SLK 350 @ Rs 56 lakh!

Rediff.com24 Dec 2004

The breathtaking Mercedes Benz SLK 350 is here! And it you plan to buy it, it will leave your wallet lighter by Rs 56 lakh (Rs 5.6 million), ex-showroom Mumbai!

EV makers hope for festive spark to light up sales

EV makers hope for festive spark to light up sales

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

India may see its busiest EV festive season in 2025 with SUVs, luxury cars and scooters set to launch, but rare-earth supply bottlenecks risk delaying rollouts.

Mercedes launches first of 3 luxury electric vehicles in India

Mercedes launches first of 3 luxury electric vehicles in India

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

The first all electric Mercedes AMG launched in India

Customers can access Mercedes web site via mobile

Customers can access Mercedes web site via mobile

Rediff.com10 Jun 2011

New mobile-optimized website can be readily accessed through multiple mobile devices.

Audi pips Mercedes in Q1 in best-ever India sales

Audi pips Mercedes in Q1 in best-ever India sales

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

The company retains tag of being India's largest luxury car seller.

'Mercedes To Launch 10 Cars In 2023'

'Mercedes To Launch 10 Cars In 2023'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

'And a majority will be in the top-end vehicle range.'

Mercedes-Benz special edition @ Rs 28.4 lakh

Mercedes-Benz special edition @ Rs 28.4 lakh

Rediff.com20 Aug 2009

The company plans to produce only 60 units of this special edition vehicle in order to maintain exclusivity. The company earlier this week also announced plans to invest Rs 150 crore (Rs 1.5 billion) in network expansion in the country.

K'taka Cong MLA Veerendra's betting sites netted Rs 2,000 cr: ED

K'taka Cong MLA Veerendra's betting sites netted Rs 2,000 cr: ED

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has accused Karnataka Congress MLA K C Veerendra of collecting over Rs 2,000 crore through online betting sites. The agency alleges that Veerendra and his associates used various gateways and fintech service providers to mask their illicit activities.

Why Audi Q7 is 'better' than Mercedes-Benz GLS and BMW X5

Why Audi Q7 is 'better' than Mercedes-Benz GLS and BMW X5

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

The first-generation Audi Q7 was one of the highest selling vehicles in its class around the world. Now, the comprehensively updated second-gen version is here to fill the shoes and aims to do all that and more!

Mercedes V-Class packages luxury and functionality

Mercedes V-Class packages luxury and functionality

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

The six-seater is built for long journeys, especially when you don't want to waste time and would rather wrap up meetings while, say, on the road to the airport, writes Pavan Lall.

In the green lane after 2 years: BMW India turns the corner, logs profit

In the green lane after 2 years: BMW India turns the corner, logs profit

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

After incurring losses for two years on the trot, German luxury automotive company Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (abbreviated as BMW) has posted net profit in India in 2021-22 (FY22), primarily due to high demand of its top-end vehicles, cost optimisation, and price hikes, Business Standard has learnt. BMW India said in its FY22 financial statement that the company is focusing on growth and achieving profitability through induction of new products in the market, strengthening its dealership network, and improving customer satisfaction while reducing costs. The company posted its highest-ever revenue in India in FY22 at Rs 4,365.8 crore.

Mercedes to launch compact cars in India in 2012

Mercedes to launch compact cars in India in 2012

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

Cars with left-hand-drive option would be introduced globally later this year in Europe.

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.

After BMW and Audi, Mercedes to hike prices in January

After BMW and Audi, Mercedes to hike prices in January

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

German luxury car maker Mercedes Benz on Friday said it will hike prices of its products across models by up to 10 per cent in India from next month.

Mercedes launches E63 AMG, priced at Rs 1.29 crore

Mercedes launches E63 AMG, priced at Rs 1.29 crore

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

it comes with a 5.5-litre V8 engine, with a displacement of 5,461 cc.

Hamilton extends Mercedes stay until 2018

Hamilton extends Mercedes stay until 2018

Rediff.com20 May 2015

Double Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has agreed a new three-year contract that will keep him at Mercedes until the end of 2018, the team announced on Wednesday.

The Rs 34.62 lakh Mercedes C Class AMG now in India!

The Rs 34.62 lakh Mercedes C Class AMG now in India!

Rediff.com18 Jun 2012

This new limited edition Mercedes Benz C Class AMG luxury sedan will be on sale with immediate effect.

Mercedes launches new C-Class at Rs 40.9 lakh

Mercedes launches new C-Class at Rs 40.9 lakh

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

So far in the first nine months of 2014, Mercedes Benz India has sold 7,529 units, up 16 per cent from the same period last year.

What makes Mercedes-Benz S-Class an amazing car

What makes Mercedes-Benz S-Class an amazing car

Rediff.com5 Jun 2013

This revamped version features the spirit and driving dynamics that its predecessor lacked, and now, has stood as an epitome of the modern luxury sedan.

PIX: Real Madrid edge Juventus to reach Club World Cup last 8

PIX: Real Madrid edge Juventus to reach Club World Cup last 8

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Real Madrid hit their stride at the Club World Cup on Tuesday, edging Juventus 1-0 to reach the quarter-finals thanks to a second-half strike from academy graduate Gonzalo Garcia.

The Rs 1.10-crore Mercedes V-Class Elite is here!

The Rs 1.10-crore Mercedes V-Class Elite is here!

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

Equipped with a host of features including seats with massaging function, climate control, remote controlled door, 15 speaker surround sound system, the car also has agility control suspension system.

Mercedes launches S 400 sedan at Rs 1.31 crore

Mercedes launches S 400 sedan at Rs 1.31 crore

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

The S 400 has a 3-litre, V6 petrol engine with a maximum torque of 480Nm and power of 324bhp.

Mercedes launches SUV GLE in India @ Rs 58.90 lakh

Mercedes launches SUV GLE in India @ Rs 58.90 lakh

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

The GLE will be available in two variants.

Why luxury carmakers will see quicker transition to EVs

Why luxury carmakers will see quicker transition to EVs

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

While Mercedes-Benz India expects 25 per cent of its India sales to come from EVs in the next four years, BMW says it estimates around 10 per cent of sales to come from those in the near future.

Vending it like Mercedes

Vending it like Mercedes

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

The German auto maker is clawing back up the brand charts as it fights off competition from Audi, BMW in the Indian market.

Check out the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe

Check out the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe

Rediff.com17 May 2010

The Coupe has all the elements that distinguish the sedan version and then some.