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Is Skoda Superb good enough?

Is Skoda Superb good enough?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2004

Agassi, Fish shocked

Agassi, Fish shocked

Rediff.com17 Jul 2004

The first and third seeds were beaten by Tommy Haas and Cyril Saulnier respectively in the quarter-finals of the Mercedes-Benz Cup.

10 gorgeous cars from Paris Motor Show coming soon to India

10 gorgeous cars from Paris Motor Show coming soon to India

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

From Maruti to Honda, every big manufacturer has lined up launches in the domestic market.

It's official: Germany named 'Die Mannschaft'

It's official: Germany named 'Die Mannschaft'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Germany on Monday launched their new logo, including the use of term 'die Mannschaft', in an effort to increase international branding of the hugely popular World Cup winners.

Elon Musk postpones India visit; cites Tesla 'obligations' as reason

Elon Musk postpones India visit; cites Tesla 'obligations' as reason

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

American tech billionaire Elon Musk on Saturday said his proposed visit to India has been postponed due to "very heavy Tesla obligations". The electric carmaker Tesla CEO -- who was expected to be in India on April 21 and 22 and scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi -- wrote on X that he is looking forward to coming to India later this year.

Tatas ready to drive in rival to Merc, BMW

Tatas ready to drive in rival to Merc, BMW

Rediff.com19 Feb 2014

Sporting a compact four-cylinder, two-litre engine, this new sedan will be the smallest five-seater luxury saloon under the Jaguar brand.

Tata Motors unveils CURVV, its latest eSUV concept car

Tata Motors unveils CURVV, its latest eSUV concept car

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

CURVV, currently in its production-ready avatar, will first be made available as an electric vehicle, to be followed by its internal combustion engine counterpart.

This ex-NBA player throws b'day bash worth $1m for daughter

This ex-NBA player throws b'day bash worth $1m for daughter

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

You might have heard of celebrities throwing extravagant parties, but this bash from a basketball legend will leave you dumfound.

Maruti India's gearshift to growth: Turbocharging the product portfolio

Maruti India's gearshift to growth: Turbocharging the product portfolio

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

The stock of the country's largest passenger vehicle maker, Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL), has been hitting successive all-time highs over the past three trading sessions. The rally in the scrip has helped it notch over a 21 per cent gain since the start of February, outperforming the National Stock Exchange Nifty Auto Index. The gains for the leader of small passenger cars have been more recent, as the company still trails the Nifty Auto over one- and two-year periods.

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.

Why Indians are one-brand car customers

Why Indians are one-brand car customers

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

'More than one brand in a showroom is too risky because customer loyalty in this market is low. Most people don't drive different cars made by the same manufacturer for a lifetime, they experiment.'

Merc GLE 400d: An SUV with cool moves

Merc GLE 400d: An SUV with cool moves

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

While this hip-hop edition is unlikely to drive Merc's market share, the SUV exemplifies what the German automaker is best known for: Innovative engineering and, in this particular case, putting a smile on the face, discovers Pavan Lall.

BMW eyes top spot in luxury car segment with 16 launches in 2018

BMW eyes top spot in luxury car segment with 16 launches in 2018

Rediff.com31 May 2018

The challenge for BMW is to overtake Mercedes-Benz, which bounced back three years ago to become king of the hill.

9 Mercs, 21 BMWs... Luxury car sales soar in Patna

9 Mercs, 21 BMWs... Luxury car sales soar in Patna

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

While the rich are buying expensive luxury vehicles in Patna, the poor continue to suffer. The pandemic, discovers M I Khan, has cast new light on the stark economic divide in the capital city of Bihar, India's poorest state.

Hyundai to take on Mercedes, Audi with this gorgeous car

Hyundai to take on Mercedes, Audi with this gorgeous car

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

The car it not only the most powerful four-wheel in its segment but also offers more features compared to the competitors.

Hyundai to hike vehicle prices by up to Rs 30,000 from Jan

Hyundai to hike vehicle prices by up to Rs 30,000 from Jan

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

Toyota, Mercedes Benz and BMW, have announced a hike already.

Toyota, Skoda, Tata Motors hike prices

Toyota, Skoda, Tata Motors hike prices

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

Every year, carmakers announce at the end of November or December their plans to increase prices of their vehicles by January.

#ChinaFashionWeek: 8 styles that seriously look BIZARRE

#ChinaFashionWeek: 8 styles that seriously look BIZARRE

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

These styles show us how 'thinking outside the box' can go wrong.

The Mad Hatter's party is here!

The Mad Hatter's party is here!

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

Models in ridiculous hats take over the runway during the Mercedes-Benz China Fashion Week.

Formula One: Rosberg apologises, disciplined for Hamilton crash

Formula One: Rosberg apologises, disciplined for Hamilton crash

Rediff.com29 Aug 2014

Formula One championship leader Nico Rosberg has apologised for colliding with team mate Lewis Hamilton during Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix and has been disciplined, his Mercedes team said on Friday.

40-year-old fintech gurus need 60-year-olds to handhold them

40-year-old fintech gurus need 60-year-olds to handhold them

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

The message is clear: The 60-year-old wise uncles need to handhold the 40-year-old entrepreneurs when, obsessed with ambition and greed for growth, they become a victim of hubris, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Audi's electric SUV -- no gear, no sound and no engine!

Audi's electric SUV -- no gear, no sound and no engine!

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

However, it has an auditory feature that throws up a soft but audible whirring sound like a spaceship while driving as well as a different tone on the outside to let bystanders know a car is on its way, says Pavan Lall.

Luxury car wars: Audi to launch 10 models to beat Mercedes

Luxury car wars: Audi to launch 10 models to beat Mercedes

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

In response to Mercedes-Benz' new cars which it introduced in 2014, Audi is all set to launch 10 products in 2015.

Badass make up styles to copy

Badass make up styles to copy

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

These trends are clearly not for the faint hearted.

Indians most open to using self-driving cars

Indians most open to using self-driving cars

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

Only 36 per cent in Japan and 44 per cent in Germany were willing to use such vehicles.

Here are the cars that will drive into 2019

Here are the cars that will drive into 2019

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

From Audi A8 to Honda Civic, here's what the auto industry has lined up in 2019.

Toyota to hike vehicle prices by up to 3% from January

Toyota to hike vehicle prices by up to 3% from January

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

Japanese auto major Toyota will hike prices of its vehicles across all models in India by up to 3 per cent from January to offset rising input costs.

5 hot cars launched in October

5 hot cars launched in October

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Prominent ones are Maruti's smoky Ciaz and Fiat's gorgeous Avventura.

Whoa! A bag with tire marks is breaking the Internet

Whoa! A bag with tire marks is breaking the Internet

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

A German brand just launched a bag that has been run over by a Merc.

Breaking tradition, Chief Guest Obama arrives in 'Beast' for R-Day

Breaking tradition, Chief Guest Obama arrives in 'Beast' for R-Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

The chief guest normally travels with the Indian president in his car.

Audi's 3 mantras to set it apart from the competition

Audi's 3 mantras to set it apart from the competition

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Audi's strategy seems to point to pushing technology to directly connect with consumers using digital platforms and marketing to synchromesh into one seamless experience, says Pavan Lall.

6 hot car launches in September

6 hot car launches in September

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

With festive season around the corner, automakers are launching their best cars.

Dortmund reach 13th Cup semis amid ticket protest by Stuttgart fans

Dortmund reach 13th Cup semis amid ticket protest by Stuttgart fans

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

Borussia Dortmund reached the German Cup semi-finals with a 3-1 win at VfB Stuttgart on Tuesday as fans protested against high ticket prices by staying away at the start and throwing tennis balls on to the pitch.

NIA seizes 2 more luxury cars 'used' by Sachin Waze

NIA seizes 2 more luxury cars 'used' by Sachin Waze

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday seized two more luxury cars allegedly used by suspended Mumbai police officer Sachin Waze, sources said.

This double amputee model deserves your attention

This double amputee model deserves your attention

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

The new faces of 2020 who are breaking stereotypes in the fashion industry.

Driverless car racing series; is it a sport or not?

Driverless car racing series; is it a sport or not?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

Mercedes Formula One boss Toto Wolff has dismissed plans for the world's first driverless motor racing series as having little to do with sport, despite the German carmaker's interest in the technology.

Bold, edgy styles on Australian runway

Bold, edgy styles on Australian runway

Rediff.com16 May 2017

The Australian Fashion Week was filled with great looks and steal-worthy trends.

PIX: Hamilton retakes F1 lead with 'miracle' victory at German GP

PIX: Hamilton retakes F1 lead with 'miracle' victory at German GP

Rediff.com22 Jul 2018

Vettel, now 17 points behind the Briton after starting eight ahead, led from pole position until rain caused chaos in the closing laps, with the German skidding into the barriers in front of his home fans.

Hamilton a champion driver but not yet an F1 'great'

Hamilton a champion driver but not yet an F1 'great'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

Lewis Hamilton can win his third Formula One world championship on Sunday but the Mercedes driver will have to wait a while longer before he can be truly hailed as one of the greats, according to Jackie Stewart.