News for 'Mercedes'

Norris snatches pole from Verstappen in Spain

Norris snatches pole from Verstappen in Spain

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

Lando Norris put McLaren on pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix on Saturday

FIA accuses Mercedes of gaining from illegal test

FIA accuses Mercedes of gaining from illegal test

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

Formula One's governing body accused the Mercedes team on Thursday of breaking the rules by testing in Spain with tyre supplier Pirelli last month and benefiting from their involvement.

McLaren's Norris wins Miami Grand Prix for first F1 win

McLaren's Norris wins Miami Grand Prix for first F1 win

Rediff.com6 May 2024

Lando Norris capitalised on a bit of good fortune to win the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday

Mercedes-Benz India to hike price from May

Mercedes-Benz India to hike price from May

Rediff.com26 Apr 2011

"The prices of all Mercedes-Benz models will be revised upwards effective May 1, 2011 for the Indian market," Mercedes-Benz India Managing Director and CEO Peter Honegg said in a statement.

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.

Audi snaps at Mercedes' heels

Audi snaps at Mercedes' heels

Rediff.com21 Dec 2011

Audi, the premium car maker from the Volkswagen fold and the latest entrant in the luxury segment, has declared its intention: topple Mercedes Benz from its second spot in the next two years.

Mercedes adds business-class comfort to S-Class

Mercedes adds business-class comfort to S-Class

Rediff.com17 May 2013

The car's top-of-the-line business-class comfort will set a new luxury mark in the auto world.

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.

Vettel hopes Ferrari can be Mercedes' closest rivals

Vettel hopes Ferrari can be Mercedes' closest rivals

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Four times Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel hopes Ferrari can become the strongest challengers to Mercedes this season after failing to win a race last year.

Budget effect: Audi, Mercedes slash prices

Budget effect: Audi, Mercedes slash prices

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

German car makers Audi and Mercedes-Benz on Monday cut prices by up to Rs 3.82 lakh, while Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra announced their intent to follow suit after Finance Minister P Chidambaram reduced excise on automobiles in the Interim Budget for 2014-15.

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.

Falling rupee may force price hike: Mercedes Benz

Falling rupee may force price hike: Mercedes Benz

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

Sliding rupee against world currencies may force luxury car maker Mercedes Benz to go for price hike in future, a top official of the German auto maker said.

Mercedes plans Rs 15-20 lakh cars for India!

Mercedes plans Rs 15-20 lakh cars for India!

Rediff.com4 May 2011

German premium car maker Mercedes-Benz is looking at expanding its portfolio by introducing A and B Class cars in the country within two to three years, to take on competition.

Massa likely to come out of retirement, Bottas closer to Mercedes move

Massa likely to come out of retirement, Bottas closer to Mercedes move

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

Formula One's post-season shake-up took another spin on Tuesday with Williams announcing the departure of technical head Pat Symonds while Valtteri Bottas moved closer to Mercedes and Felipe Massa's retirement looked to be coming to an end.

Mercedes-Benz India to hike price from Jan

Mercedes-Benz India to hike price from Jan

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

Increase in input costs, exchange rates, and inflation has posed severe strain on the company's margins, it said.

Mercedes hit-and-run: Father of teen driving car arrested

Mercedes hit-and-run: Father of teen driving car arrested

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

The businessman has been charged of abetment leading to culpable homicide not amounting to murder.

Mercedes expect McLaren, Ferrari to put a tough fight this season

Mercedes expect McLaren, Ferrari to put a tough fight this season

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

Formula One champions Mercedes expect to be beaten by Ferrari this season and also see McLaren catching up fast after a dismal 2015 for the Honda-powered team, engine head Andy Cowell said.

Mercedes unveils safest car, S600 Guard at Rs 8.9 crore

Mercedes unveils safest car, S600 Guard at Rs 8.9 crore

Rediff.com21 May 2015

Mercedes India say they have already secured many pre-orders for the S600 Guard.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Convertible: Neighbour's envy, owner's pride

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Convertible: Neighbour's envy, owner's pride

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

We drove in Italy what will be Mercedes-Benz's most affordable drophead offering in India - the new C-Class Cabriolet!

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.

Another hit and run in Maha, drunk driver kills woman

Another hit and run in Maha, drunk driver kills woman

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

In yet another hit-and-run case in Maharashtra, a 31-year-old woman was killed after a speeding car knocked her down in Nashik city, the police said on Wednesday.

Mercedes regains top spot, BMW to fight back

Mercedes regains top spot, BMW to fight back

Rediff.com10 May 2010

Except for March, when BMW recorded unusually high sales, Mercedes sales were ahead in the other months.

All about the stunning Mercedes-Benz GL 350

All about the stunning Mercedes-Benz GL 350

Rediff.com23 Nov 2010

The GL hasn't been inspired by the boxy looks of the G-Class but Mercedes-Benz picked up the ML's design for the GL-Class.

Mercedes Benz India to launch 8 new cars this year

Mercedes Benz India to launch 8 new cars this year

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

German luxury carmaker Mercedes Benz plans to launch about eight new products in India this year as part of plans to continue with the double digit growth that it witnessed last year.

F1: 'No BS!' Hamilton says Mercedes have work to do

F1: 'No BS!' Hamilton says Mercedes have work to do

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

'The most important thing, I think, is really about finishing races and analysing and making sure you get as many race points as you can, of course'

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.

FIA 'revisiting' Hamilton track-crossing incident in Qatar

FIA 'revisiting' Hamilton track-crossing incident in Qatar

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

Hamilton collided with Mercedes team mate George Russell at the first corner at Lusail, abandoning his car in the gravel and crossing the track to return to the pit lane.

Rosberg wins in Monaco for Mercedes

Rosberg wins in Monaco for Mercedes

Rediff.com26 May 2013

Germany's Nico Rosberg won Formula One's showcase Monaco Grand Prix for Mercedes on Sunday, 30 years after his world champion father Keke triumphed on the streets of the Mediterranean principality.

Hamilton and Mercedes want to work together for 'years to come'

Hamilton and Mercedes want to work together for 'years to come'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

British ace racer Lewis Hamilton has said that he expects to be at Mercedes for years to come after he was crowned world champion on Sunday for the second time.

Mercedes-Benz GLS touted as the S-Class of SUVs

Mercedes-Benz GLS touted as the S-Class of SUVs

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Priced at Rs 80.40 lakh, the GLS is definitely better-looking, better-equipped, and a more likeable version of an already successful full-sized luxury SUV

Formula One: Alonso return takes focus off Mercedes

Formula One: Alonso return takes focus off Mercedes

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Formula One rolls into Malaysia this week for the second round of the championship at the Sepang International Circuit, where talk surrounding the utter dominance of Mercedes will for once take a back seat to the belated arrival of Fernando Alonso.

Mercedes take over F1 champions Brawn

Mercedes take over F1 champions Brawn

Rediff.com16 Nov 2009

Formula One champions Brawn GP will compete next season as the official Mercedes factory team after the German carmaker announced a takeover on Monday.

Ferrari ramps up Mercedes challenge, finish final practice on top

Ferrari ramps up Mercedes challenge, finish final practice on top

Rediff.com2 Apr 2016

Sebastian Vettel led a Ferrari one-two at the top of the timesheets in final practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix on Saturday, ending the stranglehold of previously dominant champions Mercedes. Vettel lapped the Sakhir Circuit in a best time of one minute 31.683 seconds, 0.040 faster than team mate Kimi Raikkonen on the supersoft tyres. It was the first time this season that any driver from outside the Mercedes pairing of Nico Rosberg and triple world champion Lewis Hamilton had ended practice on top. Hamilton was quickest in all three sessions in Australia two weeks ago while championship frontrunner Rosberg led his team mate in Bahrain practices one and two on Friday. Rosberg was third fastest in practice three, his time of 1:32.104 slower than Friday when he did 1:31.001, with Hamilton fourth.

Mercedes sales declines over 10% in India

Mercedes sales declines over 10% in India

Rediff.com4 Jan 2010

However, the company is expecting a double digit growth during this year on the back of a host of new launches.

Hamilton wins British Grand Prix in Mercedes one-two

Hamilton wins British Grand Prix in Mercedes one-two

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton won the British Grand Prix for the second year in a row on Sunday with Mercedes team mate and title rival Nico Rosberg finishing second.

Hamilton wins Malaysian Grand Prix in Mercedes one-two

Hamilton wins Malaysian Grand Prix in Mercedes one-two

Rediff.com30 Mar 2014

Britain's Lewis Hamilton won the Malaysian Grand Prix on Sunday, taking a pole-to-flag victory ahead of Nico Rosberg in a first one-two for Mercedes since they returned to Formula One as a works team in 2010.

Check out the new Mercedes-Benz SLK

Check out the new Mercedes-Benz SLK

Rediff.com28 May 2005

Hamilton wins Bahrain thriller for Mercedes

Hamilton wins Bahrain thriller for Mercedes

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

Britain's Lewis Hamilton won the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix on Sunday after a thrilling duel with Mercedes team mate Nico Rosberg.

Mercedes hit-and-run: Teenage accused to be questioned

Mercedes hit-and-run: Teenage accused to be questioned

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

He was sent to two days in 'police custody' by the Juvenile Justice Board on Monday, a senior police official said.

Hamilton puts Mercedes on pole in Russia

Hamilton puts Mercedes on pole in Russia

Rediff.com11 Oct 2014

Championship leader Lewis Hamilton put his Mercedes on pole position for the first Russian Grand Prix in Sochi on Saturday with team mate and title rival Nico Rosberg having to settle for second.