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Mercedes to talk to Hamilton and Rosberg after clash

Mercedes to talk to Hamilton and Rosberg after clash

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Mercedes will take a firm line with Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg to make sure their clash at the US Grand Prix has no repercussions for the team, says motorsports director Toto Wolff.

Heidfeld named Mercedes reserve driver

Heidfeld named Mercedes reserve driver

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

Nick Heidfeld joined the Mercedes Formula One team as test and reserve driver on Thursday, completing a trio of Germans in a line-up led by Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg.

Mercedes S-Class: The best car in the world

Mercedes S-Class: The best car in the world

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

No other car comes close to this engineering marvel.

Mercedes launches new C-Class at Rs 40.9 lakh

Mercedes launches new C-Class at Rs 40.9 lakh

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

So far in the first nine months of 2014, Mercedes Benz India has sold 7,529 units, up 16 per cent from the same period last year.

Customers can access Mercedes web site via mobile

Customers can access Mercedes web site via mobile

Rediff.com10 Jun 2011

New mobile-optimized website can be readily accessed through multiple mobile devices.

Wooing Tesla: 4 States Pull Out All Stops

Wooing Tesla: 4 States Pull Out All Stops

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

'Gujarat is the frontrunner at present.'
'However, Tamil Nadu's robust automobile ecosystem and Telangana's aggressive incentives make them strong contenders.'

Mercedes launches S 400 sedan at Rs 1.31 crore

Mercedes launches S 400 sedan at Rs 1.31 crore

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

The S 400 has a 3-litre, V6 petrol engine with a maximum torque of 480Nm and power of 324bhp.

Will Mercedes's Hamilton complete another hat-trick in Baku?

Will Mercedes's Hamilton complete another hat-trick in Baku?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Formula One takes a step into the unknown this weekend with its first Grand Prix in Azerbaijan but triple world champion Lewis Hamilton hopes the race will take him back to familiar territory.

Cars get costlier, Mercedes hikes prices by Rs 5 lakh

Cars get costlier, Mercedes hikes prices by Rs 5 lakh

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

Mercedes sells models ranging from A Class to Maybach, priced between Rs 28 lakh and Rs 1.67 crore.

How Mercedes Benz plans to regain its supremacy

How Mercedes Benz plans to regain its supremacy

Rediff.com2 Sep 2011

Ironically, the loss of the number one position happened at a time when Benz has grown at a record 80 per cent clip last year.

PHOTOS: President Pranab Mukherjee's swanky Mercedes

PHOTOS: President Pranab Mukherjee's swanky Mercedes

Rediff.com24 Jul 2012

After becoming the 13th President of India, Pranab Mukherjee will not only have a change in designation and address, but also in his mode of transport. In place of his favourite bulletproof Ambassador, Mukherjee will get a swanky Mercedes Benz limousine to go around

Mercedes-Benz India bets big on India's growth story

Mercedes-Benz India bets big on India's growth story

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

Mercedes-Benz India bets big on India's growth story.

F1: Verstappen 'on another planet' with victory in China

F1: Verstappen 'on another planet' with victory in China

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

Max Verstappen won Formula One's first Chinese Grand Prix in five years on Sunday.

Mercedes A Class is not tweaked for Indian roads

Mercedes A Class is not tweaked for Indian roads

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

The design, however, is radical and takes flamboyance to a different level.

Mercedes-Benz to extend finance arm to India

Mercedes-Benz to extend finance arm to India

Rediff.com2 Oct 2010

Luxury car major Mercedes-Benz India will extend its financial arm, Daimler Financial Services to India. A few approvals were needed from the authorities before it could begin operations, said Wilfried Aulbur, managing director and CEO, Mercedes-Benz India, in Pune today.

Historic and iconic images of Mercedes-Benz

Historic and iconic images of Mercedes-Benz

Rediff.com11 May 2012

Mercedes-Benz is one of the most iconic brands in the world.

PHOTOS: Rosberg steers Mercedes to crushing win

PHOTOS: Rosberg steers Mercedes to crushing win

Rediff.com16 Mar 2014

Nico Rosberg drew first blood for Mercedes in the new Formula One season with a dominant Australian Grand Prix victory on Sunday after pole-sitter Lewis Hamilton and world champion Sebastian Vettel retired with reliability problems.

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.

Mercedes-Benz to speed up expansion plans in India

Mercedes-Benz to speed up expansion plans in India

Rediff.com15 Jun 2010

Wilfried Aulbur, MD & CEO of Mercedes-Benz India speaks about his plans for India

Mercedes Benz pushes for pre-owned cars

Mercedes Benz pushes for pre-owned cars

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

The company feels dynamics of used car space was changing fast in India owing to various financing options available to customers.

Mercedes' Rosberg wins season-opening Australian GP

Mercedes' Rosberg wins season-opening Australian GP

Rediff.com16 Mar 2014

Nico Rosberg drew first blood for Mercedes in the new Formula One season with a dominant Australian Grand Prix victory on Sunday after pole-sitter Lewis Hamilton and world champion Sebastian Vettel retired with reliability problems.

F1: Max Verstappen on pole in Saudi Arabia

F1: Max Verstappen on pole in Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

Verstappen took pole position for the Saudi Arabian Formula One Grand Prix on Friday with Ferrari's Charles Leclerc qualifying alongside on the front row.

Can the Mercedes Benz S-Class Maybach S650 be made better?

Can the Mercedes Benz S-Class Maybach S650 be made better?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2018

The Maybach S650's focus on luxury would make a private jet's interiors appear pedestrian, says Pavan Lall. Does it mean it has no room for improvement?

Mercedes hit-and-run: Teen driver gets bail

Mercedes hit-and-run: Teen driver gets bail

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

A teenager, who had allegedly run over a 32-year-old man with his father's Mercedes, on Tuesday succeeded in securing bail in his third attempt.

Ferrari boss breaks silence on Hamilton relationship

Ferrari boss breaks silence on Hamilton relationship

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Hamilton won Formula Three and GP2 (now Formula Two) championships with Vasseur's ART team in 2005 and 2006 before making a spectacular Formula One debut with McLaren in 2007.

Mercedes-Benz India to raise prices by 1-3%

Mercedes-Benz India to raise prices by 1-3%

Rediff.com1 Jan 2013

Cites rising inputs costs, volatility of the rupee-euro, high interest rates for increased prices.

Mercedes-Benz: 4 new stunning cars soon in India

Mercedes-Benz: 4 new stunning cars soon in India

Rediff.com1 Jan 2013

Announcing launches of not less than four of its dashing rides that are to take place over the next 6 months, Mercedes has definitely created tidal waves in the already raging waters of its arch rivals.

Mercedes-Benz B-Class: India's first sports tourer launched

Mercedes-Benz B-Class: India's first sports tourer launched

Rediff.com18 Sep 2012

This Mercedes-Benz model is based on the MFA platform that the A-Class is based on.

Despite falling volumes, Mercedes expands range to take on Audi, BMW

Despite falling volumes, Mercedes expands range to take on Audi, BMW

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

German luxury car maker has expanded its product offering with the launch of 11 products this year.

British F1 GP: Hamilton on pole for Mercedes at Silverstone

British F1 GP: Hamilton on pole for Mercedes at Silverstone

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton took pole position for his home British Grand Prix on Saturday with Mercedes teammate and title rival Nico Rosberg qualifying alongside on the front row.

Daimler takes full control of Mercedes F1 team

Daimler takes full control of Mercedes F1 team

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

German luxury carmaker Daimler has taken full control of the Mercedes Formula One motor racing team after buying a 40 percent stake owned by Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund Aabar Investments.

Iconic images capture the beauty of Mercedes-Benz

Iconic images capture the beauty of Mercedes-Benz

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

Let's take a look at some of the models manufactured by the company down the years.

Brawn stands down as Mercedes F1 principal

Brawn stands down as Mercedes F1 principal

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

Ross Brawn will stand down as principal and leave the Mercedes Formula One team at the end of the year, Mercedes said in a statement on Thursday.

Akhilesh's Mercedes 'rath' barely runs a kilometre, breaks down

Akhilesh's Mercedes 'rath' barely runs a kilometre, breaks down

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

The hi-tech customised rath of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday broke down after barely covering a kilometre, forcing him to switch to his official vehicle to continue his state-wide tour.

Verstappen steals the show at Imola

Verstappen steals the show at Imola

Rediff.com19 May 2024

Max Verstappen held off a late charge by McLaren's Lando Norris to win the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix

F1 testing: Rosberg fastest but expects more from Mercedes

F1 testing: Rosberg fastest but expects more from Mercedes

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

Rosberg and triple world champion Lewis Hamilton shared testing duties on Tuesday, with the Briton taking over in the afternoon for a race simulation. Together, they did 169 laps without a hitch

Mercedes-Benz S320 CDi L launched

Mercedes-Benz S320 CDi L launched

Rediff.com23 Mar 2007

DaimlerChrysler India on Friday announced the launch of the latest edition of its S-Class diesel, the S 320CDi L, and the premium Mercedes-Benz CL-Class, for the Indian market at the Brand Showcase in Mumbai.

Rs 2.5-crore Mercedes launched in India

Rs 2.5-crore Mercedes launched in India

Rediff.com16 Jul 2010

The SLS AMG is powered by a 6.2 litre engine and it can go up to a maximum speed of 317 km per hour.

Want to buy your dream Mercedes? Just wait for GST to kick in

Want to buy your dream Mercedes? Just wait for GST to kick in

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

The domestic luxury car segment is a key beneficiary of GST within the automobile space as prices are set to come down by up to ten per cent in most cases. Roland Folger, MD & CEO, Mercedes Benz India, speaks to Shubham Parashar on the significance of these changes on the industry and other issues.