News for 'Mercedes Benz'

Battle of the luxury hatchbacks: BMW, Merc, Audi fight it out

Battle of the luxury hatchbacks: BMW, Merc, Audi fight it out

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

Three luxury compact cars from BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi now run on Indian roads. Choosing the best of the trio is no easy task.

Own an SUV? Here's what you can do for adrenaline rush

Own an SUV? Here's what you can do for adrenaline rush

Rediff.com30 May 2014

Adventure companies are organising events that let you off road with your powerful cars and test them to full potential.

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.

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.

When Red Riding Hood meets Kill Bill!

When Red Riding Hood meets Kill Bill!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

Hats off to the designers who created these masterpieces.

Maruti hikes vehicle prices by up to 1.9%

Maruti hikes vehicle prices by up to 1.9%

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

The company, which currently sells a range of vehicles from Alto to S-Cross, said it has taken the decision to hike prices due to an increase in input costs. The weighted average price rise, with effect from April 18, in ex-showroom prices (New Delhi) across models is 1.3 per cent, it added.

The NEW addition to Sanjay Dutt's family!

The NEW addition to Sanjay Dutt's family!

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

Stars and their cars!

The best compact luxury sedan money can buy

The best compact luxury sedan money can buy

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Mercedes-Benz's first launch of the year is its most gorgeous looking and the new entry-level sedan, CLA-Class.

Will You Try These BOLD Styles?

Will You Try These BOLD Styles?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

Fashion lessons from Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Madrid.

5 things to know about the attractive Audi TT Coupe

5 things to know about the attractive Audi TT Coupe

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Audi would have high hopes from the new coupe.

Navratri: While car sales zoom, 2-wheelers trudge along

Navratri: While car sales zoom, 2-wheelers trudge along

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Car deliveries during the nine-day period saw sharp year-on-year (double-digit increase for most automobile companies.

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.

Merc to hike prices by up to Rs 58 lakh from April

Merc to hike prices by up to Rs 58 lakh from April

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

The hike in price ranges from 1-4 per cent for locally produced models, and up to 20 per cent for select completely built units, the company said in a statement.

Mercedes CLA vs Audi A3: Which one should you buy?

Mercedes CLA vs Audi A3: Which one should you buy?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

Mercedes CLA is the more appealing car to look at.

5 exciting cars launches in August

5 exciting cars launches in August

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

Fiat, Maruti, and Tata are all set to drive in their best vehicles.

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.

 Merc, BMW use discounts to drive down old stocks

Merc, BMW use discounts to drive down old stocks

Rediff.com27 Mar 2009

Want to own a Merc or Beemer but can't afford it? Here's your chance. With luxury car makers getting ready to launch upgraded versions of models, dealers are offering discounts ranging from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 4 lakh on models that are being phased out to clear inventory.

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

Daimler unveils an amazing self-driving truck!

Daimler unveils an amazing self-driving truck!

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

The truck regulates its own speed and automatically finds the best route using a navigation app.

India Inc raised $1.99 bn from overseas mkts

India Inc raised $1.99 bn from overseas mkts

Rediff.com8 Aug 2012

Indian firms raised the money via external commercial borrowings.

Merc, BMW to debut in used car business

Merc, BMW to debut in used car business

Rediff.com28 Jun 2010

German luxury car manufacturers, Mercedes Benz and BMW, will soon venture into the used car business in the country. While Mercedes, which has been in India for more than a decade, is announcing its plans for used cars today, BMW is expected to follow suit in a couple of months.

PIX: Mohanlal, Ajit, Surya and their swanky cars

PIX: Mohanlal, Ajit, Surya and their swanky cars

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

Like their Bollywood counterparts, southern stars own some really cool wheels.

PICS: Pranab pays homage to leaders before oath

PICS: Pranab pays homage to leaders before oath

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

President elect Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi and other top leaders at their memorials in New Delhi before heading to Parliament to take oath as the 13th President of 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.

The dangers of doing business in Uttar Pradesh

The dangers of doing business in Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

Growth and expansion of business has little or no possibility in UP, especially when the government is involved or policy changes are needed.

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.

'Too many slums'

'Too many slums'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

How does a wealthy Bandra building society view the elections? What are the issues worrying them? Neeta Kolhatkar spends an afternoon at Le Papillon, on Mount Mary road, Bandra, north Mumbai, when the BJP Lok Sabha candidate for Mumbai North Central, Poonam Mahajan comes visiting.

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.

BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe redefines luxury

BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe redefines luxury

Rediff.com15 May 2013

BMW's new 6 Series Gran Coupe is not just seductive and haute - its ride quality is better than siblings'.

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.

Hamilton wins as Mercedes take constructors' title

Hamilton wins as Mercedes take constructors' title

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

Lewis Hamilton won the inaugural Russian Formula One Grand Prix and extended his championship lead on Sunday in a Mercedes one-two that clinched the team's first constructors' title.

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.

How Merc is wooing first-time luxury car buyers

How Merc is wooing first-time luxury car buyers

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

Priced at Rs 25-26 lakh (Rs 2.5-2.6 million) and launched a year ago, more than 2,500 units of the A and B Class are running on Indian roads.

JLR to go cheaper down the road alongside German rivals

JLR to go cheaper down the road alongside German rivals

Rediff.com1 Dec 2012

To explore options for capitalising on growth potential in entry-level luxury car segment.

'Let it snow', roars Jaguar in the US

'Let it snow', roars Jaguar in the US

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

Rivals have long been offering the feature, putting Jaguar's sedans at a competitive disadvantage in the US.

Car compare: Hyundai Sonata vs Toyota Camry vs Skoda Superb

Car compare: Hyundai Sonata vs Toyota Camry vs Skoda Superb

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

Three revamped sedans in the premium segment that come with the features, technology and drive quality of luxury cars. Which is the best for you?

Verdict: Volvo V40 defines what a crossover should be

Verdict: Volvo V40 defines what a crossover should be

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

It perfectly blends the personality of a brawny sports utility vehicle with elegance of a sedan.

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.

Home is where the art is

Home is where the art is

Rediff.com31 May 2004

Mercedes GLA45 to dazzle on roads; comes at a slight premium

Mercedes GLA45 to dazzle on roads; comes at a slight premium

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

The Mercedes GLA45 AMG might be among the more affordable AMGs but is still quite expensive at Rs 90.24 lakh.