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Ola to deploy robots at its electric scooter factory

Ola to deploy robots at its electric scooter factory

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

Ola's factory will create 10,000 jobs and serve as the company's global manufacturing hub for India and international markets.

Kawasaki Versys 650: Review

Kawasaki Versys 650: Review

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

True blue adventure-tourer or Ninja 650 on stilts? Ravi Ved puts the Versys 650 through its paces to find the answer!

First drive: Mini Cooper, an awesome hatchback money can buy

First drive: Mini Cooper, an awesome hatchback money can buy

Rediff.com25 May 2015

The MINI Cooper is easily one of the most fun to drive cars around and in the process also offers more snob value than its rivals which include the Mercedes A-Class and BMW 1-Series.

Tata Hexa offers excellent comfort to its passengers

Tata Hexa offers excellent comfort to its passengers

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

We feel Tata Motors have done a really good job in developing the Hexa and it is honestly a good car that drives fairly well

Mini Convertible, maximum joy

Mini Convertible, maximum joy

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

Zippy and comfortable, the Mini Convertible is a perfect car for short jaunts, but this isn't the ride you'd choose to take your entire family to the airport or pick for a long family excursion, says Pavan Lall.

The Village of Heroes

The Village of Heroes

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

The village in Maharashtra has continuously sent soldiers to the Army since World War I. Every other person you meet is a soldier or a retired soldier or is aspiring to be a soldier.

The new Innova Crysta is the perfect family vehicle

The new Innova Crysta is the perfect family vehicle

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

Toyota can be credited for kick starting the MPV revolution in India with the Qualis, which was the company's entry model for our country. Despite the skeptical views of the reviewers for Qualis, the car succeeded and paved the way for Innova. Now in its second generation, Indian automobile website MotorBeam.com have decided to gauge how big is the leap between the two generations of the people mover.

Hardik will be ready to bowl in T20 World Cup, says Rohit

Hardik will be ready to bowl in T20 World Cup, says Rohit

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

India vice-captain Rohit Sharma on Wednesday said that all-rounder Hardik Pandya is expected to be 'ready' to bowl when the team starts its T20 World Cup campaign against Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday.

The new Honda City is worth a thumbs up!

The new Honda City is worth a thumbs up!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

The Honda City is one of the highest selling C-segment sedans in the Indian market today.

'The sooner we junk the rhetoric of freebies, the better'

'The sooner we junk the rhetoric of freebies, the better'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

'Welfare schemes are not a necessary evil, they are a necessary good.'

New Honda Amaze is sure to impress you!

New Honda Amaze is sure to impress you!

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

The biggest and most talked about change has come in form of the new interior and dashboard design.

The Kawasaki Ninja 400 breaks our hearts... here's why!

The Kawasaki Ninja 400 breaks our hearts... here's why!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

Is the new Kawasaki Ninja 400 just a Ninja 300 with an extra 100cc? Or is there more here than meets the eye?

Bike review: Suzuki has got a winner in the Gixxer

Bike review: Suzuki has got a winner in the Gixxer

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

The Suzuki Gixxer is a terrific effort to bring back glory to the Japanese automaker in the 150cc segment, says Faisal Ali Khan of MotorBeam.com

A value for money package!

A value for money package!

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

At Rs 52,610 (on-road, Mumbai), the attractive pricing, refined engine and good manoeuvrability makes the Platina 100 ES emerge as a value for money package and a worthy competitor to the offerings from Hero MotoCorp and Honda.

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.

BMW X4 lords over other cars on the road

BMW X4 lords over other cars on the road

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

The X4 offers an imposing presence that you cannot miss even in a crowd of other cars, says Pavan Lall.

Will you buy this Italian bike for RS 9 lakh?

Will you buy this Italian bike for RS 9 lakh?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

The Benelli TNT 899 has oodles of character and is quite stunning with the gorgeous hardware, says Faisal Ali Khan of MotorBeam.com

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R: The Silent Killer

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R: The Silent Killer

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R stands tall among all superbikes

It's your choice: Skoda Superb or Ford Endeavour

It's your choice: Skoda Superb or Ford Endeavour

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

If you don't mind working over weekends and like being in a two-piece suit all day long, pick the Superb. And if you have a penchant for exploring places over the weekend, look no further than the Endeavour which can also carry your gang.

'True to DNA': Volkswagen India to focus on premium cars, avoid hatchbacks

'True to DNA': Volkswagen India to focus on premium cars, avoid hatchbacks

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

German automotive giant Volkswagen (VW) has said it will focus on the premium sedan/sport utility vehicle (SUV) segment and avoid the mass hatchback segment. "Customers don't expect anything less than a premium product from VW. "Customers expect a certain level of quality and driving dynamics. We have to stay true to that DNA. "The day we go mass, customers will reject us," says Ashish Gupta, brand director, VW India.

Embracing the dark side

Embracing the dark side

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

The Indian Chief Dark Horse is targeted at the tough riders that do not want the bling but want all the attention along with a powerful and ultra-refined motor, says Indian automobile website MotorBeam.

Is this the best Bajaj Discover yet?

Is this the best Bajaj Discover yet?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

The Discover 150 is a value for money commuter bike which is high on performance, says Faisal Ali Khan of MotorBeam.com.

MPs use e-cars, bikes to reach Parliament for Winter Session

MPs use e-cars, bikes to reach Parliament for Winter Session

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

Several MPs on Monday made a statement against pollution in the national capital by riding bicycles, sporting masks and even choosing electric vehicles over fuel guzzlers as they arrived for the Winter Session of Parliament.

Audi TT: A stunning sports car for the Indian roads

Audi TT: A stunning sports car for the Indian roads

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

The Audi TT is a stunning package which provides plenty of thrills.

Does it make sense to buy Lexus ES300h?

Does it make sense to buy Lexus ES300h?

Rediff.com25 May 2018

MotorBeam tests the Lexus ES300h to tell you what makes it so desirable.

Nadal wins battle of generations to reach Indian Wells final

Nadal wins battle of generations to reach Indian Wells final

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

A defiant Rafael Nadal won an all-Spanish clash of the generations taming teenager Carlos Alcaraz 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 to stretch his winning run to 20 matches on Saturday and clinch a place in the Indian Wells final. He will take on American Taylor Fritz in Sunday's championship in the California desert where a victory would see the 35-year-old equal Novak Djokovic's record of 37 ATP Masters 1000 titles.

Why Ford Figo Aspire is the best compact sedan in the market

Why Ford Figo Aspire is the best compact sedan in the market

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

The Aspire offers the best of performance and efficiency, something which is unheard of in this segment. It is neither outdated nor unreliable and no other car in its segment can come close to the Aspire's VFM proposition.

T20 WC PIX: SKY, Kohli sizzle as India thrash Netherlands

T20 WC PIX: SKY, Kohli sizzle as India thrash Netherlands

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Images from the T20 world Cup Super 12 match between India and the Netherlands, at Sydney Cricket Ground, on Thursday.

Audi A3 is luxurious and feature loaded

Audi A3 is luxurious and feature loaded

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

CarDekho team drove the facelifted version of Audi's immensely popular compact luxury sedan - A3 in Germany

Where are these Celebs Travelling?

Where are these Celebs Travelling?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

Namrata Thakker peeks into the travel diaries of these celebs.

Bank credit likely to grow at 4-year high of 11-12% in FY23

Bank credit likely to grow at 4-year high of 11-12% in FY23

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Bank credit is likely to grow at a four-year high of 11-12 per cent in fiscal 2023, on the back of better economic growth and budgetary support from the government, according to a report. In the fiscal ended March 2022, bank advances have likely grown at 9-10 per cent. "Healthy economic growth and budgetary support from the government should lift bank credit growth by 200-300 basis points to 11-12 per cent this fiscal," Crisil Ratings said in the report. The higher credit growth expectation is also supported by the improved resilience of the banking system, it added.

So who is the Skoda Kodiaq for?

So who is the Skoda Kodiaq for?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

Skoda's Kodiaq is the newest kid on the block and promises to give the aforesaid SUVs a run for their money. Will it? Indian automobile website MotorBeam.com finds out.

Hyundai Elantra is set to re-create a magic

Hyundai Elantra is set to re-create a magic

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

The Hyundai Elantra is a well-known name in India, thanks to the striking design language used both the times it was introduced in the country, i.e. in the year 2000 and later in 2012. Now Hyundai has decided to launch the sixth generation car in India to re-capture the D-segment sedan throne. Indian automotive website MotorBeam.com got its hands on the car and decided to run the classy sedan through its paces.

Renault Duster: A capable car made for the unstoppable Indian

Renault Duster: A capable car made for the unstoppable Indian

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

The Renault Duster AMT is a compact SUV that offers the best of both worlds - a fantastic ride and handling balance on one side and the ease of driving thanks to an automatic gearbox.

2016 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R: Review

2016 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R: Review

Rediff.com9 May 2016

If you have the money and are looking for a fast and comfortable sports tourer, then the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R is a good option, says Tushar Kamath

Why are electric two-wheelers in India catching fire?

Why are electric two-wheelers in India catching fire?

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Nearly a decade ago, the first fully electric vehicle (EV) caught fire on the road in the US. It was a model from Tesla, the world's most admired EV maker. A metal fragment punctured the underbelly of the vehicle, penetrating its battery pack, leading to a fire. Indian lawmakers and automakers have had nine years to study the incident (in fact, three Tesla Model Ss caught fire in two months in 2013) but seem to have learnt little.

Hyundai Creta makes for a great buy in the compact SUV segment

Hyundai Creta makes for a great buy in the compact SUV segment

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

Opt for the top-spec trims, you get four additional airbags, Hill Start Assist and Vehicle Stability Management as well.

New Alto K10: Smarter design, great performance

New Alto K10: Smarter design, great performance

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

The ride quality is good in city.

Polo GT has a serious challenger in Hyundai i20 N Line

Polo GT has a serious challenger in Hyundai i20 N Line

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

For the longest time the Polo GT had no real competition in terms of its build quality and product positioning. Until now, says Pavan Lall.