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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.

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

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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-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' 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 wins in Japan as Red Bull seal constructors' title

Verstappen wins in Japan as Red Bull seal constructors' title

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

The victory at Suzuka was the Dutch driver's 13th in 16 races this season and left him on the brink of a third world title.

Mercedes G 350 d: The king of off-roaders is here!

Mercedes G 350 d: The king of off-roaders is here!

Rediff.com19 Oct 2019

'The G-Class has been unparalleled and unrivalled around the world, since its inception in 1979. It is the benchmark among luxury off-road vehicles' Martin Schwenk, MD and CEO, Mercedes-Benz India said at the much-awaited launch.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Mercedes launches CLA Class sedan at Rs 31.5 lakh

Mercedes launches CLA Class sedan at Rs 31.5 lakh

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Mercedes-Benz on Thursday launched CLA Class sedan, priced in the range of Rs 31.5-35.9 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi)

Mercedes dominant at Australia F1 Grand Prix practice

Mercedes dominant at Australia F1 Grand Prix practice

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Mercedes opened their Formula One season by dominating practice at the Australian Grand Prix on Friday, with Nico Rosberg edging his world champion team mate Lewis Hamilton in both sessions at Albert Park.

Alonso says his focus is Mercedes, not Vettel

Alonso says his focus is Mercedes, not Vettel

Rediff.com12 Oct 2013

Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel is sure to win this year's Formula One title and Ferrari's focus is now on finishing ahead of Mercedes in the constructors' championship, Fernando Alonso said on Saturday.

Formula One: Hamilton says new Mercedes feels like the old one

Formula One: Hamilton says new Mercedes feels like the old one

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

'It's a great job by the team. Usually in the first day you don't get that many laps so I'm really happy'

Schumacher to make F1 comeback with Mercedes

Schumacher to make F1 comeback with Mercedes

Rediff.com23 Dec 2009

Seven-times World champion Michael Schumacher will come out of retirement to make a Formula One comeback with Mercedes next year at the age of 41, the team said on Wednesday. Mercedes Motorsports vice-president Norbert Haug told reporters in a telephone news conference that a contract was signed on Tuesday.

Verstappen takes 50th win with Hamilton, Leclerc excluded

Verstappen takes 50th win with Hamilton, Leclerc excluded

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

Max Verstappen took the 50th win of his Formula One career, and record-equalling 15th of the season

Mercedes-Benz launches 2014 edition of CLS 350

Mercedes-Benz launches 2014 edition of CLS 350

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

Mercedes-Benz has launched the 2014 edition of its luxury sedan CLS 350 in petrol engine, priced at Rs 89.9 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

F1: Alonso a top target for Mercedes if Hamilton leaves

F1: Alonso a top target for Mercedes if Hamilton leaves

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

Fernando Alonso would be top of the list for Mercedes if Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton fails to agree a new deal with the team beyond this year.

FIA question Mercedes, Ferrari on tyre tests

FIA question Mercedes, Ferrari on tyre tests

Rediff.com1 Jun 2013

Formula One's governing body put Ferrari, the sport's most successful team, in the spotlight along with Mercedes on Friday in an investigation into alleged breaches of the testing regulations.

Mercedes not keen on price war

Mercedes not keen on price war

Rediff.com24 Mar 2011

Instead, the company wants to just focus on sales.

Rosberg leads Mercedes lockout with Spanish pole

Rosberg leads Mercedes lockout with Spanish pole

Rediff.com11 May 2013

Germany's Nico Rosberg gave Mercedes their third pole position in succession on Saturday with a front row lockout at the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix.

Mercedes-Benz GLA: You can't find a better looking SUV

Mercedes-Benz GLA: You can't find a better looking SUV

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

It's in the looks department that Mercedes-Benz's new compact sports utility vehicle, the GLA, scores over its competition in the luxury segment.