News for 'Renault'

F1: Ricciardo handed grid penalty for Brazilian GP

F1: Ricciardo handed grid penalty for Brazilian GP

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

Stewards said the sixth new turbocharger exceeded the driver's permitted allocation, triggering the automatic drop.

Ferrari is best car I've ever had: Alonso

Ferrari is best car I've ever had: Alonso

Rediff.com21 Feb 2010

Double world champion Fernando Alonso believes the new Ferrari F10 is the best car he has driven and says the team were hiding their true potential in last week's Jerez test.

Volkswagen T-Roc: In the presence of true power

Volkswagen T-Roc: In the presence of true power

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Quality-wise, and on the fun-to-drive scale, the T-Roc is in a league of its own, notes Pavan Lall.

PIX: Brilliant Hamilton blazes to Melbourne pole

PIX: Brilliant Hamilton blazes to Melbourne pole

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

The Briton lapped the Albert Park circuit in a searing one minute and 21.164 seconds to cross the line 0.664 seconds clear of Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen.

Swine flu: Auto majors issue travel advisories

Swine flu: Auto majors issue travel advisories

Rediff.com12 Aug 2009

Leading automakers such as Tata Motors, Skoda, Mahindra & Mahindra, Mahindra Renault, General Motors and Bajaj have production facilities or offices in Pune, the epicentre of H1N1 virus, and other parts of Maharashtra. The swine flu has claimed 10 victims in Pune and scores have tested positive in the region.

Santro vs Sandero: Hyundai drags Mahindra to court

Santro vs Sandero: Hyundai drags Mahindra to court

Rediff.com27 Oct 2009

"They (Mahindra Renault) are planning to launch Sandero, which is very similar sounding to our Santro. Both are hatchbacks and Santro is an established trademark and they are trying to get mileage out of it," a senior HMIL official said.

Hamilton wins in Hungary to stretch F1 title lead

Hamilton wins in Hungary to stretch F1 title lead

Rediff.com29 Jul 2018

Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton won the Hungarian Grand Prix from pole position for Mercedes on Sunday to go into the August break with a 24-point lead over Ferrari rival Sebastian Vettel.

La Liga to sponsor Davis Cup

La Liga to sponsor Davis Cup

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

Founded in 1900, the Davis Cup is the largest annual international team competition in sport, but has suffered as a spectacle since many top players began opting out.

They are only rumours: Alonso

They are only rumours: Alonso

Rediff.com10 Jul 2009

Renault chief executive Carlos Ghosn expects double world champion Fernando Alonso to stay with his Formula One team next year despite rumours linking the Spaniard to Ferrari.

Betrayed Briatore vows to fight back

"Betrayed" Briatore vows to fight back

Rediff.com25 Sep 2009

Banned former Renault team boss Flavio Briatore said he had been betrayed by Formula One on Friday and promised to hold a big party when he eventually emerges victorious.

Grosjean repeats Piquet crash in Singapore

Grosjean repeats Piquet crash in Singapore

Rediff.com25 Sep 2009

French rookie Romain Grosjean halted Singapore Grand Prix first practice on Friday by crashing his Renault at the same place where Nelson Piquet deliberately smashed into the wall a year ago.

Piquet offered immunity if he tells truth

Piquet offered immunity if he tells truth

Rediff.com11 Sep 2009

Brazilian driver Nelson Piquet has been offered immunity from prosecution if he tells the truth about his former Renault Formula One team, FIA president Max Mosley said on Friday. The offer is similar to one made to McLaren drivers in 2007 when that team was being investigated over Ferrari documents found in their possession.

Mexican GP: Ricciardo denies Verstappen record pole; Hamilton third

Mexican GP: Ricciardo denies Verstappen record pole; Hamilton third

Rediff.com28 Oct 2018

Daniel Ricciardo dashed Red Bull team mate Max Verstappen's hopes of becoming Formula One's youngest ever pole-sitter on Saturday while championship leader Lewis Hamilton qualified third for Mercedes at the Mexican Grand Prix. Hamilton, who need only finish seventh on Sunday to secure his fifth title with two races to spare, will have Ferrari rival Sebastian Vettel alongside on the second row.

Maruti continues to rule India's passenger vehicle segment

Maruti continues to rule India's passenger vehicle segment

Rediff.com24 Jan 2016

According to the latest data from SIAM, in the top 10 best passenger vehicles, Maruti's Alto retained the top position last month

Mahindra to increase vehicle prices by up to 2% from January

Mahindra to increase vehicle prices by up to 2% from January

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

The company sells a range of vehicles from three-wheelers to high-end sports utility vehicles.

Austrian Grand Prix: Bottas wins dramatic opener

Austrian Grand Prix: Bottas wins dramatic opener

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

Valtteri Bottas won a dramatic first race of the delayed Formula One season for champions Mercedes in Austria on Sunday

How much diversity is too much?

How much diversity is too much?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2008

A diversified workforce can help improve performance and growth, but it has its challenges too

F1: Bottas beats Hamilton in Mercedes one-two finish to win Abu Dhabi GP

F1: Bottas beats Hamilton in Mercedes one-two finish to win Abu Dhabi GP

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

The win was the third of the Finn's career and season, denying Hamilton a 10th of the campaign.

Monaco Grand Prix: Hamilton fastest in practice after drain cover drama

Monaco Grand Prix: Hamilton fastest in practice after drain cover drama

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton set the pace in an incident-filled opening Monaco Grand Prix practice on Thursday, with debris and a loose drain cover bringing an early end to the session.

Vettel on pole for Chinese Grand Prix

Vettel on pole for Chinese Grand Prix

Rediff.com18 Apr 2009

Sebastian Vettel took a surprise pole position for Red Bull ahead of Renault's Fernando Alonso in qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix on Saturday. The 21-year-old German grabbed the second pole position of his career, and the first for his Renault-powered team, with a last-gasp lap of one minute 36.184 seconds.

STUNNING car launches at the Auto Expo

STUNNING car launches at the Auto Expo

Rediff.com6 Jan 2012

A number of stunning cars were unveiled at the Auto Expo 2012 in New Delhi.

All you need to know about Formula One teams is HERE!

All you need to know about Formula One teams is HERE!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

Team by team prospects for the 2016 Formula One season.

Hamilton fastest overall on damp day in Hungary

Hamilton fastest overall on damp day in Hungary

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

Lewis Hamilton lapped fastest overall for Mercedes in Hungarian Grand Prix practice

Small car project largely on schedule: Rajiv Bajaj

Small car project largely on schedule: Rajiv Bajaj

Rediff.com16 Mar 2009

'Bajaj is proceeding as before to implement this project and any financial or other constraints that Renault-Nissan may have will have no bearing on the ability of Bajaj to implement this project,' Bajaj Auto Ltd Managing Director Rajiv Bajaj said in a statement. He, however, did not elaborate on what kind of financial constraints Renault-Nissan is facing while carrying out the project.

These 4 cars race past 100,000 bookings

These 4 cars race past 100,000 bookings

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

Young buyers willing to frequently replace older models with newer ones are boosting bookings and sales.

Hamilton storms to Malaysia pole, Vettel last on grid

Hamilton storms to Malaysia pole, Vettel last on grid

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes stormed to pole position with a scorching lap in qualifying for the Malaysian Grand Prix as title rival Sebastian Vettel was left stranded in the garage and will start dead last.

Leclerc leads Ferrari front row lockout in Belgian GP qualifying

Leclerc leads Ferrari front row lockout in Belgian GP qualifying

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

Charles Leclerc seized pole position for the Belgian Formula One Grand Prix on Saturday ahead of team mate Sebastian Vettel who completed a front row lockout for Ferrari.

Logan to get cheaper by Rs 60,000

Logan to get cheaper by Rs 60,000

Rediff.com10 Dec 2008

A day after leading car makers Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai Motor decided to cut vehicle prices in the wake of a reduction in taxes, Mahindra Renault on Tuesday said its Logan sedan will be offered at a discount of Rs 60,000.

F1: Hamilton beats the elements to seize pole in wet Hungary

F1: Hamilton beats the elements to seize pole in wet Hungary

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

The Briton's Finnish team mate Valtteri Bottas will line up alongside on the front row of the starting grid with Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel behind them.

'McLaren are Monaco favourites'

'McLaren are Monaco favourites'

Rediff.com22 May 2008

Renault's Fernando Alonso refused to rule out a Monaco Grand Prix hat-trick on Wednesday while tipping former employers McLaren as favourites for Sunday's showcase race. Renault have not won a race since 2006 and Alonso has yet to appear on the podium since he left McLaren after one acrimonious season.

Red Bull being forced out of Formula One?

Red Bull being forced out of Formula One?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

Adrian Newey accused Red Bull's rivals of being afraid to supply them with engines for 2016 and warned there is a real risk of the four times world champions walking away from Formula One.

The first serious, small SUV is here. And it's good

The first serious, small SUV is here. And it's good

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

The Renault Duster is available as a two-wheel drive model only, with a few interesting engine options.

Fisichella eyes Force India seat

Fisichella eyes Force India seat

Rediff.com15 Dec 2007

Renault discard Giancarlo Fisichella asserted driving for Force India would not be settling for lesser honour.

India's automakers hit the fast lane in overseas markets

India's automakers hit the fast lane in overseas markets

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

Even as domestic passenger car sales declined 29.4 per cent between April and August this year, exports grew 6.5 per cent, partially cushioning the blow from slowing sales.

Chennai, Ennore to become car export hub

Chennai, Ennore to become car export hub

Rediff.com26 Feb 2008

Chennai and Ennore ports are set to become hub for car exports from South India. After Hyundai, the two ports have started attracting global manufacturers like Renault SA, Nissan, and Ford.

5 exciting cars launches in August

5 exciting cars launches in August

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

Fiat, Maruti, and Tata are all set to drive in their best vehicles.

Bajaj's Rs 1-lakh small car by 2011

Bajaj's Rs 1-lakh small car by 2011

Rediff.com12 May 2008

The country's second largest two-wheeler maker Bajaj Auto Ltd (BAL) on Monday joined hands with Renault-Nissan to launch a small car in India by 2011 that will compete with Tata Motors' Nano on price point - Rs 1 lakh.

Starting grid for Malaysian GP

Starting grid for Malaysian GP

Rediff.com18 Mar 2006

Seven times world champion Michael Schumacher will start in 14th place after replacing his engine.

Toyota rejigs senior management in India operations

Toyota rejigs senior management in India operations

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Japanese auto major announced top level management changes in its Indian arm with Sandeep Singh, Deputy Managing Director slated to move for a new role in its Asia Pacific operations.

Honda interested in Alonso

Honda interested in Alonso

Rediff.com4 Jul 2008

Honda would be interested in double Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso if he wants out of Renault and cannot move to Ferrari, team boss Ross Brawn said on Thursday. With Renault struggling to get near to the podium and without a win since 2006, Alonso's future has been under close scrutiny with the 26-year-old Spaniard eager to get back into a winning car.