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3 killed as SUV hits multiple cars on Mumbai's Bandra-Worli Sea Link

3 killed as SUV hits multiple cars on Mumbai's Bandra-Worli Sea Link

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

"The driver of the Innova tried to escape from the spot and sped away. As the vehicle reached the toll booth, it rammed into many cars, leaving nine people injured. Later, three of them were declared dead," the DCP said.

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

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.

Argentina, Brazil get favourable Copa America draws

Argentina, Brazil get favourable Copa America draws

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

Defending Copa America champions Argentina and South American heavyweights Brazil were drawn in favourable groups for next year's edition on Thursday, while hosts the United States will come up against 15-time winners Uruguay.

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.

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.

F1: Fresh trouble for Red Bull boss Horner after anonymous email

F1: Fresh trouble for Red Bull boss Horner after anonymous email

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

A widely-circulated anonymous email put fresh focus on recent allegations of misconduct toward a female colleague.

No dividends for Button after Mercedes takeover

No dividends for Button after Mercedes takeover

Rediff.com17 Nov 2009

Formula One champion Jenson Button cannot expect to cash in from the Mercedes takeover of Brawn even though the team want him to stay, Brawn chief executive Nick Fry said on Monday.

Mercedes looks at sub-Rs 20 lakh model

Mercedes looks at sub-Rs 20 lakh model

Rediff.com4 Oct 2012

The company, which will complete launching of products aimed to drive volumes in India by 2015-16, expects 40 per cent of its entire product range to be priced below Rs 25 lakh (Rs 2.5 million) in the next 5- 10 years.

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.

Sainz leads Ferrari 1-2 in Australia after Verstappen retires

Sainz leads Ferrari 1-2 in Australia after Verstappen retires

Rediff.com24 Mar 2024

Ferrari's Carlos Sainz won the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday in a triumphant return two weeks after appendicitis surgery as Red Bull's World champion Max Verstappen suffered his first retirement in two years.

Maamla Legal Hai Review: A Gem!

Maamla Legal Hai Review: A Gem!

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Another season of these legal antics would be welcome, applauds Deepa Gahlot.

Delhi: Mercedes mows down 2 cops; constable killed

Delhi: Mercedes mows down 2 cops; constable killed

Rediff.com10 Apr 2012

A 30-year-old constable was killed and his young colleague injured when a speeding Mercedes, allegedly driven by a hotelier, hit them in West Delhi while they were on patrolling duty on Tuesday morning, police said.

Mercedes Benz India sales up 25% in H1 2014

Mercedes Benz India sales up 25% in H1 2014

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

Significant contributor to this growth has been the flagship S-Class sedan and the ML-Class SUV and the NGC (new generation cars) portfolio comprising the A-Class and B-Class.

Mercedes S350 at Rs 82 lakh

Mercedes S350 at Rs 82 lakh

Rediff.com28 Jan 2010

The car will be available in both petrol and diesel variants.

'Car of the future' from Mercedes!

'Car of the future' from Mercedes!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2004

The F 500 Mind, a concept car, is a research laboratory on wheels for the technology of the future and demonstrates DaimlerChrysler's technological know-how and its leadership in innovation.

Mercedes-Benz plans finance arm in India

Mercedes-Benz plans finance arm in India

Rediff.com6 Dec 2008

The initiative is in its early stages of discussion, with the company undertaking a basic assessment of the domestic automobile finance market. While details are yet to be worked out, the financing arm could be on the lines of services offered by the Daimler group for its clients in Europe and West Asia among others.

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.

Stylish Volvo S60 challenges sturdy Mercedes Edition C

Stylish Volvo S60 challenges sturdy Mercedes Edition C

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

Is the Volvo S60, the new feature-laden beauty, better than the Mercedes-Benz Edition C?

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.

All about F1 tribune on Mercedes testing issue

All about F1 tribune on Mercedes testing issue

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

Mercedes and tyre supplier Pirelli appear before Formula One's International Tribunal in Paris on Thursday to face charges that they broke Formula One testing regulations in Spain in May. A detailed look a the issues and potential outcomes.

The new Mercedes: just 'C' it

The new Mercedes: just 'C' it

Rediff.com20 Jul 2004

DaimlerChrysler India recently announced the launch of its "new-look" Mercedes-Benz C-Class range in India.

The Rs 34.62 lakh Mercedes C Class AMG now in India!

The Rs 34.62 lakh Mercedes C Class AMG now in India!

Rediff.com18 Jun 2012

This new limited edition Mercedes Benz C Class AMG luxury sedan will be on sale with immediate effect.

Mercedes to launch 6 AMGs this month

Mercedes to launch 6 AMGs this month

Rediff.com22 Nov 2008

The models will carry a price tag of Rs 1.25 crore to Rs 3 crore, the most expensive in the company's line-up, and will be custom ordered and delivered directly from Germany. Delivery time may take two or three months depending on what the customer chooses.

New Mercedes E Class gets the most powerful engine!

New Mercedes E Class gets the most powerful engine!

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

The auto maker has taken the gamble and reconfigured the model to meet the challenges posed by its rivals. It might well prove a winning ploy.

Mercedes hit-and-run: Police seeks to cancel teen 's bail

Mercedes hit-and-run: Police seeks to cancel teen 's bail

Rediff.com12 May 2016

The Delhi police on Thursday pleaded with a court to cancel the bail given by a juvenile justice board to a teenager who had allegedly run over a 32-year-old man with his father's Mercedes leading to his death, saying the relief was granted wrongly.

Mercedes-Benz India to up R&D headcount four-fold

Mercedes-Benz India to up R&D headcount four-fold

Rediff.com9 Mar 2009

Luxury car maker Mercedes-Benz India plans to increase its headcount by up to four-fold at the research and development centre in Bangalore in the next few years and will invest Rs 150 crore (Rs 1.5 billion) together with its partners for expanding distribution network in the country.

Mercedes C200 at Rs 28.44 lakh!

Mercedes C200 at Rs 28.44 lakh!

Rediff.com18 Feb 2011

Mercedes-Benz' C200 CGI is a phenomenal engineering work.

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.

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).

3,000 Mercedes sold in India between Jan and Sep

3,000 Mercedes sold in India between Jan and Sep

Rediff.com6 Oct 2008

The company registered a growth of 56 per cent over the same period last year. During the nine-month period, Mercedes-Benz sold 524 units of S Class, 921 units of E Class and 1,450 units of C Class cars in India.

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.

The stunning Mercedes M Class Grand is here

The stunning Mercedes M Class Grand is here

Rediff.com19 Nov 2010

All you want to know about Mercedes M Class Grand.

Hamilton shows off his new Mercedes F1 car

Hamilton shows off his new Mercedes F1 car

Rediff.com5 Feb 2013

Lewis Hamilton was all smiles as he showed off his new Mercedes Formula One car on Monday, even if the 2008 world champion is clearly still adjusting to life after McLaren and may have to wait a while to win again.

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.

Mercedes-Benz aims to recapture top spot in India

Mercedes-Benz aims to recapture top spot in India

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

It has, however, decided to go slow on plans to assemble the B-Class in India.

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.