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Mercedes CLA vs Audi A3: Which one should you buy?

Mercedes CLA vs Audi A3: Which one should you buy?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

Mercedes CLA is the more appealing car to look at.

Mercedes to unveil CLA45 AMG sedan at the Auto Expo

Mercedes to unveil CLA45 AMG sedan at the Auto Expo

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

Besides, the company would launch its sports utility vehicle the M Guard during the show.

Ferrari's Vettel takes pole in Singapore, ends Mercedes' reign

Ferrari's Vettel takes pole in Singapore, ends Mercedes' reign

Rediff.com19 Sep 2015

Vettel came out on top, giving Ferrari their first pole position since 2012 with a masterful lap around the floodlit Singaporean track.

Mercedes GLA45 to dazzle on roads; comes at a slight premium

Mercedes GLA45 to dazzle on roads; comes at a slight premium

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

The Mercedes GLA45 AMG might be among the more affordable AMGs but is still quite expensive at Rs 90.24 lakh.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class versus BMW 3-Series: Which is a good buy?

Mercedes-Benz C-Class versus BMW 3-Series: Which is a good buy?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Mercedes-Benz India has been on a roll.

New E-Class Mercedes coming soon to India

New E-Class Mercedes coming soon to India

Rediff.com25 Dec 2012

Mercedes plans to take the facelifted E-Class back to its roots.

Elon Musk postpones India visit; cites Tesla 'obligations' as reason

Elon Musk postpones India visit; cites Tesla 'obligations' as reason

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

American tech billionaire Elon Musk on Saturday said his proposed visit to India has been postponed due to "very heavy Tesla obligations". The electric carmaker Tesla CEO -- who was expected to be in India on April 21 and 22 and scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi -- wrote on X that he is looking forward to coming to India later this year.

Mercedes drivers back Pirelli to get it right

Mercedes drivers back Pirelli to get it right

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

Nico Rosberg expressed confidence in Pirelli addressing tyre safety concerns on Wednesday and said Mercedes would be favourites to win in Germany this weekend.

Mercedes launches E63 AMG, priced at Rs 1.29 crore

Mercedes launches E63 AMG, priced at Rs 1.29 crore

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

it comes with a 5.5-litre V8 engine, with a displacement of 5,461 cc.

Haas wins Mercedes-Benz Cup

Haas wins Mercedes-Benz Cup

Rediff.com19 Jul 2004

The German beat fellow countryman Nicolas Kiefer in the Mercedes-Benz Cup final in Los Angeles.

Mercedes to take 75 per cent stake in Brawn

Mercedes to take 75 per cent stake in Brawn

Rediff.com10 Sep 2009

Mercedes has agreed to take a 75 percent stake in Formula One leaders Brawn GP within the next three years, German magazine Auto, Motor und Sport reported on Wednesday.

Mercedes-Benz launches GL-Class SUV at Rs 77.5 lakh

Mercedes-Benz launches GL-Class SUV at Rs 77.5 lakh

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

Mercedes-Benz GL-Class SUV intimidates with its size, but it is an elegant machine for mature drivers.

Shocking! F1 drivers face $1m fines

Shocking! F1 drivers face $1m fines

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

Formula One drivers expressed shock after the sport's governing body quadrupled the amount stewards can fine them to a maximum of one million euros ($1.06 million).

Tata's Divo to compete with Volvo, Mercedes

Tata's Divo to compete with Volvo, Mercedes

Rediff.com10 Mar 2011

Tata Motors will launch Divo, a luxury AC coach meant for intercity long-distance operations, in the first quarter of the next financial year.

Mercedes-Benz launches G63 AMG at Rs 1.4 crore

Mercedes-Benz launches G63 AMG at Rs 1.4 crore

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG made its India debut in a glitzy event in Mumbai on Tuesday.

Hamilton parts ways with performance coach Cullen

Hamilton parts ways with performance coach Cullen

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Ahead of the Jeddah Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton parted ways with long-term performance coach Angella Cullen.

Why luxury carmakers will see quicker transition to EVs

Why luxury carmakers will see quicker transition to EVs

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

While Mercedes-Benz India expects 25 per cent of its India sales to come from EVs in the next four years, BMW says it estimates around 10 per cent of sales to come from those in the near future.

Cars Of The Future

Cars Of The Future

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Passenger vehicles, motorcycles, bikes and commercial vehicles made their presence felt at the Munich Auto Show.

Mercedes launches latest version of S-Class at Rs 1.57 crore

Mercedes launches latest version of S-Class at Rs 1.57 crore

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

German carmaker Mercedes-Benz today introduced the latest version of its S-Class luxury sedan in the country, priced at Rs 1.57 crore.

Mallya's Force India put into administration; Owes Mercedes 13 million euros

Mallya's Force India put into administration; Owes Mercedes 13 million euros

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

There has been speculation within Formula One that Lawrence Stroll, the billionaire father of Canadian driver Lance, is willing to invest in Force India as part of a move for his son from Williams.

RP Singh gifted a Mercedes Benz

RP Singh gifted a Mercedes Benz

Rediff.com19 Nov 2007

Neo Sports gifted the Indian paceman a Mercedes Benz for his performance at the Twenty20 World Cup.

PHOTOS: Ricciardo wins in Spa after Mercedes pair clash

PHOTOS: Ricciardo wins in Spa after Mercedes pair clash

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

Photos of the Belgium Formula One Grand Prix

Mercedes-Benz unveils new B Class at Rs 27.95 lakh

Mercedes-Benz unveils new B Class at Rs 27.95 lakh

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Power and torque outputs have been upped.

Leclerc takes Mexican pole in Ferrari front-row lockout

Leclerc takes Mexican pole in Ferrari front-row lockout

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

Charles Leclerc swept to pole position for the Mexico City Formula One Grand Prix on Saturday with Carlos Sainz qualifying second in a surprise Ferrari front-row lockout.

Luxury Carmakers Eye Small Towns

Luxury Carmakers Eye Small Towns

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Many of these companies have a waiting period from 6-18 months now, indicating a rise in demand.

Maruti India's gearshift to growth: Turbocharging the product portfolio

Maruti India's gearshift to growth: Turbocharging the product portfolio

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

The stock of the country's largest passenger vehicle maker, Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL), has been hitting successive all-time highs over the past three trading sessions. The rally in the scrip has helped it notch over a 21 per cent gain since the start of February, outperforming the National Stock Exchange Nifty Auto Index. The gains for the leader of small passenger cars have been more recent, as the company still trails the Nifty Auto over one- and two-year periods.

Hamilton denies any regrets over move to Mercedes

Hamilton denies any regrets over move to Mercedes

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

Lewis Hamilton has no regrets over his jump to Mercedes next season, again dismissing comments from McLaren team principal Martin Whitmarsh that the Englishman was having second thoughts about his move.

Mercedes hit-and-run: Teen's bail rejected, 'bad parenting' blamed

Mercedes hit-and-run: Teen's bail rejected, 'bad parenting' blamed

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

Sources privy to the proceedings said the board pulled up the parents of the boy, who has just turned major, saying they had promoted his habit of driving even when he was minor.

Mercedes to assemble M, GL-Class in India

Mercedes to assemble M, GL-Class in India

Rediff.com28 Aug 2012

Besides, the company will also start assembling the SUV in two South East Asian countries -- Thailand and Indonesia.

All-new Duster 1.3L has the same heart as Mercedes A-Class!

All-new Duster 1.3L has the same heart as Mercedes A-Class!

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

At the heart of the Duster 1.3 Turbo X-Tronic is a turbocharged engine paired to a 7-speed CVT, the same engine that also powers the Mercedes A-Class, CLA and GLA-Class entry-level models! Now if only Renault had put some thought into the all-new Duster's interiors and driver comfort as they did in the engine... Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com test-drives the old beast with a new heart.

After Toyota, it's now Mercedes' turn to rethink India strategy

After Toyota, it's now Mercedes' turn to rethink India strategy

Rediff.com18 May 2016

After banning registration of diesel cars and SUVS with engines above 2,000 cc in December last year till March 31, the Supreme Court has extended the ban until the next hearing which is expected in July

Verstappen wins Austrian F1 sprint race

Verstappen wins Austrian F1 sprint race

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

Double world champion Max Verstappen ran away with a Saturday sprint race in a Red Bull one-two at the Austrian Grand Prix.

Mercedes-Benz to set up body-building unit in Pune

Mercedes-Benz to set up body-building unit in Pune

Rediff.com27 Sep 2010

Mercedes-Benz India on Monday said it will start bus body-building by the second half of next year, for which it will set up a new unit at its Pune plant. "Already we are building a bus chassis at our Pune plant.

Mercedes launches GL-Class SUV @ Rs 77.5 lakh

Mercedes launches GL-Class SUV @ Rs 77.5 lakh

Rediff.com16 May 2013

The company is using former tennis star and its global brand ambassador Boris Becker to promote its range of products.

Mercedes switch Schumacher's car for Spainish GP

Mercedes switch Schumacher's car for Spainish GP

Rediff.com27 Apr 2010

Mercedes will switch Michael Schumacher's car for next week's Spanish Grand Prix to try and get the seven times Formula One champion back up to speed, team principal Ross Brawn said Monday.

In the green lane after 2 years: BMW India turns the corner, logs profit

In the green lane after 2 years: BMW India turns the corner, logs profit

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

After incurring losses for two years on the trot, German luxury automotive company Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (abbreviated as BMW) has posted net profit in India in 2021-22 (FY22), primarily due to high demand of its top-end vehicles, cost optimisation, and price hikes, Business Standard has learnt. BMW India said in its FY22 financial statement that the company is focusing on growth and achieving profitability through induction of new products in the market, strengthening its dealership network, and improving customer satisfaction while reducing costs. The company posted its highest-ever revenue in India in FY22 at Rs 4,365.8 crore.

The Rs 60 lakh Mercedes Benz M Class now in India

The Rs 60 lakh Mercedes Benz M Class now in India

Rediff.com15 May 2012

Mercedes Benz India has introduced this M Class in two editions.

Schumacher says Mercedes are off the pace

Schumacher says Mercedes are off the pace

Rediff.com27 Feb 2010

Michael Schumacher said his Mercedes team were not up to speed after the seven-times Formula One world champion again put in an unspectacular testing session on Friday.

Verstappen takes Red Bull's 100th win in Formula One

Verstappen takes Red Bull's 100th win in Formula One

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

As impressive as those results have been, Red Bull team principal Christian Horner took the opportunity after the race to issue a scary warning that his team is capable of winning every grand prix this season.

Verstappen takes record 16th win of the season in Mexico

Verstappen takes record 16th win of the season in Mexico

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Max Verstappen became the first Formula One driver to take 16 victories in a season