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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.

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.

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.

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 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 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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Verstappen takes pole at Japan GP for third year in a row

Verstappen takes pole at Japan GP for third year in a row

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

Formula One world champion Max Verstappen took pole position for a third straight year at the Japanese Grand Prix on Saturday, with Sergio Perez qualifying a close second to ensure a Red Bull front-row lockout.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

'Waiting My Whole Life': Lewis Hamilton goes wild over Arsenal

'Waiting My Whole Life': Lewis Hamilton goes wild over Arsenal

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

Lewis Hamilton revealed he is a big Arsenal fan and 'has been waiting for' them to win the Premier League (PL) for his whole life.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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'

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).

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.

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.

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.

Rosberg to race for Mercedes F1 team

Rosberg to race for Mercedes F1 team

Rediff.com23 Nov 2009

Germany's Nico Rosberg will race for Mercedes next season, the team that this year won the Formula One championship as Brawn said on Monday. Rosberg has spent the last four years competing for Williams. Yet to win a race in 70 starts, the 24-year-old son of Finland's 1982 champion Keke finished seventh overall this season. His best finish is second place in Singapore in 2008.

Rosberg takes pole for Mercedes in Bahrain

Rosberg takes pole for Mercedes in Bahrain

Rediff.com20 Apr 2013

Germany's Nico Rosberg took Mercedes' second successive pole position in qualifying for the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix on Saturday.

After BMW and Audi, Mercedes to hike prices in January

After BMW and Audi, Mercedes to hike prices in January

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

German luxury car maker Mercedes Benz on Friday said it will hike prices of its products across models by up to 10 per cent in India from next month.