News for 'Mercedes Benz'

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.

TaMo makes upgrade to EV easier through used car marketplace

TaMo makes upgrade to EV easier through used car marketplace

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

The company has the largest car park in EVs in India, estimated to be around 170,000 units. As a pilot, it has already started work with used online car marketplace Spinny.

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

BMW India races to new peak in record year for luxury car sales

BMW India races to new peak in record year for luxury car sales

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

BMW Group India recorded its highest annual sales on the back of strong demand for its top-end ICE (internal combustion engine) and electric vehicles (EVs). The German luxury automaker on Thursday announced that its domestic car sales jumped 18 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to 14,172 units in calendar year 2023 (CY23). This mirrored a trend in the luxury space, with its peers also reporting record numbers.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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'.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Home is where the art is

Home is where the art is

Rediff.com31 May 2004

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.

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.

Mumbai businessman held in hit-and-run case

Mumbai businessman held in hit-and-run case

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

A businessman, who rashly drove his Mercedes Benz and injured five pedestrians before escaping from the spot and subsequently sent his driver to take blame on him, was on Tuesday arrested, the police said.

Cars:Move from C-segment sedans to D-segment bliss

Cars:Move from C-segment sedans to D-segment bliss

Rediff.com16 Jun 2007

A sense of calm prevails every time I get into a Mercedes. I'm hardly overawed by their presence (Rohin has a big fetish for Beemers -- Ed), but the sheer snug, cosseting feeling that a Merc presents snatches me from reality, writes Rohin Nagrani.

Luxury carmakers change lanes to cruise in a slow market

Luxury carmakers change lanes to cruise in a slow market

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

BMW is just another of the many bringing entry-level luxury cars to the market.

BMW 1-Series offer the best driving experience in its segment

BMW 1-Series offer the best driving experience in its segment

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

It instantly puts a wide grin on the driver's face.

Mercedes GLC can give sleepless nights to its rivals

Mercedes GLC can give sleepless nights to its rivals

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

It looks good, is comfortable, spacious, very refined and there are plenty of features on offer. It is also the player in its segment to be offered with a petrol engine.

Check out the costliest Mercedes sold in India!

Check out the costliest Mercedes sold in India!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

The Mercedes-Maybach S 600 Guard is powered by a 6.0-litre twin-turbo V12 petrol engine.

PICS: Sexy styles from international catwalks!

PICS: Sexy styles from international catwalks!

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

In a round-up of recent world fashions, we bring you the best of designerwear seen on catwalks from Paris to Sydney.

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.

IMAGES: Sexy styles from ramps around the world!

IMAGES: Sexy styles from ramps around the world!

Rediff.com30 Oct 2012

In a round-up of recent world fashions, we bring you the best of designerwear seen on catwalks from Milan to China.