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Mercedes to launch G63 SUV on Feb 19

Mercedes to launch G63 SUV on Feb 19

Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

The Mercedes G-class was developed as a military vehicle on suggestion by the Shah of Iran.

Mercedes, Ferrari, Force India: Team prospects for 2018 F1 season

Mercedes, Ferrari, Force India: Team prospects for 2018 F1 season

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

Formula One motor racing: Team prospects for 2018

Vettel win is a relief for all except Mercedes

Vettel win is a relief for all except Mercedes

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

A Ferrari victory was the shot in the arm that Formula One needed.

Mercedes-Benz bets big on India

Mercedes-Benz bets big on India

Rediff.com15 Feb 2010

Leading global luxury vehicle maker Mercedes-Benz, which on Monday launched two variants of the 2010 M-Class here said it was `bullish' on India in 2010 and keen on leveraging India for its growth strategy in terms of research and development and global sourcing.

Mercedes-Benz India stares at lacklustre growth

Mercedes-Benz India stares at lacklustre growth

Rediff.com10 Sep 2012

The company attributes the trend to global slowdown and liquidity factors Luxury car maker Mercedes-Benz, which registered a growth of 35 per cent last year, will have to be content with flat growth this year.

Mercedes tight-lipped on Brawn rumours

Mercedes tight-lipped on Brawn rumours

Rediff.com7 Sep 2009

Mercedes and the Brawn GP team declined to be drawn on Monday about reports the German carmaker planned to buy a stake in the Formula One championship leaders.

Get your driving skills honed by Mercedes-Benz

Get your driving skills honed by Mercedes-Benz

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

Mercedes-Benz Performance Drive event offers motoring enthusiasts an opportunity to hone their driving skills in progressive steps through certified programs conducted by certified global trainers.

Mercedes-Benz launches City Bus in India

Mercedes-Benz launches City Bus in India

Rediff.com9 Mar 2012

Mercedes-Benz has announced its foray into the city bus segment in India.

Formula One: Mercedes boss Wolff cuts ties with Williams

Formula One: Mercedes boss Wolff cuts ties with Williams

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

Mercedes motorsport head Toto Wolff has sold his remaining stake in the Williams Formula One team to US shareholder and healthcare executive Brad Hollinger, both parties said on Wednesday.

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!

In major R&D push, Mercedes plans to step on the gas

In major R&D push, Mercedes plans to step on the gas

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

The luxury car maker plans to recruit 1,000 people next year; in five years, research staff had jumped from 700 to 3,500.

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.

Hamilton on pole for Mercedes in Australia

Hamilton on pole for Mercedes in Australia

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton took pole position for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix on Saturday ahead of Mercedes team mate Nico Rosberg as the Silver Arrows continued to underline their dominance.

F1 PIX: Ferrari's Sainz wins in Mexico; Verstappen 6th

F1 PIX: Ferrari's Sainz wins in Mexico; Verstappen 6th

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

The win was a first for Ferrari in Mexico since 1990 and fourth of Carlos Sainz's career.

Mercedes A-Class: One of the most stunning hatchbacks

Mercedes A-Class: One of the most stunning hatchbacks

Rediff.com9 Aug 2013

If you want a premium car where you will take to the driver's seat very often this one's for you.

India's Kush Maini wins maiden F2 Sprint race

India's Kush Maini wins maiden F2 Sprint race

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

India's Kush Maini won his maiden Formula 2 Sprint Race at the Hungarian Grand Prix after initial winner Richard Verschoor's was disqualified due to a technical infringement.

Hamilton honours Lauda with Monaco pole for Mercedes

Hamilton honours Lauda with Monaco pole for Mercedes

Rediff.com25 May 2019

A glaring error by Ferrari denied Charles Leclerc the chance to shine at home, with the 21-year-old failing to make it through the first phase and qualifying only 16th after going fastest in final practice.

Why Racing Point car is not just a 'pink Mercedes'

Why Racing Point car is not just a 'pink Mercedes'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Team principal Otmar Szafnauer and technical Andrew Green said in a video interview at last weekend's British Grand Prix that it was time to 'give credit where credit was due'.

Mercedes M-Class: The best luxury SUV in its class

Mercedes M-Class: The best luxury SUV in its class

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

The macho-looking SUV boasts of excellent comfort.

Smart Tips To Spend Your Diwali Bonus

Smart Tips To Spend Your Diwali Bonus

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

If you lack an emergency fund or it is depleted, use part of your bonus to build or replenish it.

F1: Norris on pole in Singapore

F1: Norris on pole in Singapore

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

The final phase of qualifying was halted, with only Piastri and Haas' Nico Hulkenberg having set times, when Sainz slammed backwards into the barriers at the final corner as he prepared to start his flying lap.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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 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 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 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 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 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!

47,000 Luxury Cars To Be Sold This Year!

47,000 Luxury Cars To Be Sold This Year!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

After a brief lull during the pandemic, there is a strong revival in luxury car sales, bolstered by more launches across price bands, replacement demand, ban on old diesel vehicles in the NCR, and 'revenge buying'.