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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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

F1 PIX: Dominant Verstappen storms to victory in Spain

F1 PIX: Dominant Verstappen storms to victory in Spain

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

Max Verstappen won the Spanish Grand Prix from pole position to stretch his Formula One championship lead to 53 points.

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-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.

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 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.

F1: Ferrari's Leclerc takes pole at home Grand Prix

F1: Ferrari's Leclerc takes pole at home Grand Prix

Rediff.com25 May 2024

Leclerc took pole in Monaco in 2021, but did not start the race due to a driveshaft failure, and 2022 when he ended up fourth.

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.

F1: Verstappen wins Belgian Sprint race

F1: Verstappen wins Belgian Sprint race

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

Red Bull's Max Verstappen won a rain-delayed and shortened sprint race from pole position at the Belgian Grand Prix on Saturday to stretch his Formula One lead to 118 points.

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.

Red Bull's Max Verstappen takes pole for Miami Grand Prix

Red Bull's Max Verstappen takes pole for Miami Grand Prix

Rediff.com5 May 2024

Red Bull's triple World champion Max Verstappen claimed pole position on Saturday for the Miami Grand Prix, to start from the front of the grid for the sixth straight race this season.

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

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.

Verstappen on pole at Australian Grand Prix

Verstappen on pole at Australian Grand Prix

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

Red Bull's Formula One World champion Max Verstappen took pole position for the Australian Grand Prix on Saturday with Carlos Sainz qualifying alongside on the front row for Ferrari two weeks after undergoing surgery for appendicitis.

F1: Hamilton slams Red Bull official over comments against Perez

F1: Hamilton slams Red Bull official over comments against Perez

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Mercedes driver and seven times world champion Hamilton told reporters Marko's words were "not something that you just apologise (for) and it's all OK".

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.

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.

Las Vegas GP: Verstappen races to record-extending win

Las Vegas GP: Verstappen races to record-extending win

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Red Bull's Max Verstappen sang "Viva Las Vegas" after racing to a record-extending 18th victory of the season and joining Sebastian Vettel in third place on Formula One's all-time winners' list.

Mercedes GL 'Grand Edition' at Rs 65.50 lakh

Mercedes GL 'Grand Edition' at Rs 65.50 lakh

Rediff.com1 Feb 2012

The distinctive, new GL- Class Grand Edition's level of spaciousness and comfort is at par with that of a luxury saloon.

How Mercedes plans to regain lost ground in India

How Mercedes plans to regain lost ground in India

Rediff.com6 Jul 2012

It's in the reverse gear on the list of the most-aspired-for cars in India, but the iconic brand is hoping to regain lost ground with cheaper models.

Maruti, M&M, Audi to hike prices in January

Maruti, M&M, Audi to hike prices in January

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

Automakers Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra & Mahindra and Audi India on Monday announced plans to hike prices of their passenger vehicles in January 2024 citing reasons, including cost pressure driven by overall inflation and increased commodity rates. Besides, Tata Motors and Mercedes-Benz India are mulling increasing the prices of their models from January. The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India, which sells a range of vehicles from entry-level small car Alto to multi-utility vehicle Invicto, priced between Rs 3.54 lakh and Rs 28.42 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi), on Monday said the price hike would vary from model to model.

This Mercedes M-Class costs Rs 61 lakh!

This Mercedes M-Class costs Rs 61 lakh!

Rediff.com16 Feb 2010

The 'sports edition' and the 'luxury edition' are very aggressively priced considering the loadings and features of this marque.

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.

Schumacher agrees to F1 return with Mercedes

Schumacher agrees to F1 return with Mercedes

Rediff.com23 Dec 2009

Seven-times Formula One champion Michael Schumacher has agreed a one-year deal to come out of retirement and drive for Mercedes in 2010, Bild newspaper reported on Tuesday. The newspaper said the 40-year-old German, who won his titles with Benetton and Ferrari and retired at the end of 2006, signed the deal at the team's offices in Brackley, England, after a month of talks.

Mercedes-Benz to launch new variants in India

Mercedes-Benz to launch new variants in India

Rediff.com8 Sep 2009

The company also plans to increase headcount by 500 to 1,000 engineers at its R & D centre in Bangalore in the next few years from the existing 200-250 people.

Mercedes launches B Class diesel at Rs 22.6 lakh

Mercedes launches B Class diesel at Rs 22.6 lakh

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

The car has been a run-away success globally within the first few months of its launch.

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.

New Mercedes E-Class @ Rs 45.9 lakhs

New Mercedes E-Class @ Rs 45.9 lakhs

Rediff.com5 Oct 2009

Mercedes-Benz has launched its ninth-generation iconic sedan E-class, which has a number of technical innovations, in Mumbai.

Buying a Mercedes? EMI Rs 30,000!

Buying a Mercedes? EMI Rs 30,000!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2005

Luxury car manufacturer, DaimlerChrysler on Thursday, announced the launch of its new retail financing scheme -- Star Extend -- in conjunction with ICICI Bank.

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.

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.

Hungary GP PHOTOS: 'Happy' Hamilton savours first win for Mercedes

Hungary GP PHOTOS: 'Happy' Hamilton savours first win for Mercedes

Rediff.com28 Jul 2013

Britain's Lewis Hamilton seized his first win for Mercedes in the Hungarian heat on Sunday while Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel forged 38 points clear in the Formula One championship after finishing third.

New Mercedes S Class is make or break for Daimler

New Mercedes S Class is make or break for Daimler

Rediff.com17 May 2013

If the car flops, Daimler's goal to regain leadership in the premium segment by 2020 will be a pipe dream.

Hamilton bags pole on mixed day for Mercedes

Hamilton bags pole on mixed day for Mercedes

Rediff.com6 Jul 2013

Briton Lewis Hamilton stormed to pole position at the German Grand Prix on a mixed Saturday for Mercedes, whose misjudgement left last week's Silverstone winner Nico Rosberg 11th on the grid for their home race.