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New Range Rover to be launched on September 29

New Range Rover to be launched on September 29

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

The latest SUV, as the company states, is the first SUV to have the all-aluminium body frame. With this the bare shell of the Rover becomes just 12kgs heavier than the Mini Countryman Shell.

Tata Motors drives past Maruti as most-valued auto firm

Tata Motors drives past Maruti as most-valued auto firm

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Tata Motors surpassed Maruti Suzuki (India) (MSIL) to become the most-valuable automobile company, in terms of market capitalisation (mcap), after a gap of seven years. With this, the company's stock hit a new high on the BSE on Tuesday (January 30). The combined mcap of Tata Motors (Rs 285.51 crore) and Tata Motors DVR (Rs 29,119 crore) stood at Rs 3.146 trillion.

Allardyce lacked Rovers' Indian owners vision

Allardyce lacked Rovers' Indian owners vision

Rediff.com14 Dec 2010

Sam Allardyce was sacked because his football vision did not fit in with that of Blackburn Rovers' new Indian owners who believe the club should be fourth or fifth in the Premier League.

2014 Range Rover Sport: Very few SUV can match it

2014 Range Rover Sport: Very few SUV can match it

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

The machine is engineered to perfection.

Chinese firm to revive Rover

Chinese firm to revive Rover

Rediff.com13 Mar 2006

Nanjing Automobile Corporation, the Chinese owner of the failed British MG Rover torque, is set to revive the famous brand in China with the government approving the package, the state media reported on Monday.

Mumbai's Saurin Shah eyes Blackburn Rovers

Mumbai's Saurin Shah eyes Blackburn Rovers

Rediff.com11 Jun 2010

In recent months rumours have been doing the rounds that Anil Ambani is planning to takeover Newcastle, while his brother Mukesh and the Sahara group are eyeing Liverpool. On Friday, there were reports of another Indian entrepreneur planning to take over Blackburn Rovers, another English Premier League club. According to Times Online, Mumbai-based businessman Saurin Shah, has the Lancashire club in his sights because of the town's large Asian population.

EPL: Rovers bt Sunderland, move out of relegation zone

EPL: Rovers bt Sunderland, move out of relegation zone

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

Blackburn Rovers moved clear of the Premier League relegation zone with a deserved 2-0 win over Sunderland on Tuesday.

Arsenal lose to Blackburn Rovers

Arsenal lose to Blackburn Rovers

Rediff.com25 Feb 2006

Chelsea beat Portsmouth 2-0 while Arsenal's Champions League hopes for next season suffered a bodyblow with a 1-0 defeat at Blackburn Rovers.

Ratan Tata, Dreamer And Ideas Executor

Ratan Tata, Dreamer And Ideas Executor

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

There were certainly qualities adhering to the Tata Group, which emanated from the persona of Ratan Tata. Most notable of these would be the low profile he maintained, which sharply contrasted the in-your-face celebrity status, celebration of wealth and pursuit of importance many of liberalised India's rich, love, notes Shyam G Menon.

Rover wants to sell more Tata vehicles

Rover wants to sell more Tata vehicles

Rediff.com23 Mar 2004

British automaker MG Rover, which sells Tata Motors' compact car Indica in the United Kingdom and Europe, on Tuesday said it was looking at marketing other vehicles from the Tata stable and more similar tie-ups as well.

At Rs 59.82 lakh, Range Rover Evoque is an amazing off-roader

At Rs 59.82 lakh, Range Rover Evoque is an amazing off-roader

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

Land Rover now assembles the Evoque in India, giving it a major price drop and has also added a new 9-speed autobox in the concoction.

East Bengal beat Singapore's Tampines Rovers again

East Bengal beat Singapore's Tampines Rovers again

Rediff.com9 Apr 2013

East Bengal virtually stormed into the pre-quarter-finals of the AFC Cup after a 2-1 victory over Singapore giants Tampines Rovers in a Group H league match in Kolkata on Tuesday.

Telco to supply Indica cars to MG Rover

Telco to supply Indica cars to MG Rover

Rediff.com20 Dec 2002

Tata Engineering and Locomotive Company Ltd said on Friday it has agreed to supply its homegrown Indica hatchback cars to the UK's MG Rover Group, to be sold under the Rover brand in Europe.

Rover sets 100,000 target for Indica

Rover sets 100,000 target for Indica

Rediff.com24 Jan 2003

Jaguar, Land Rover sale: Tatas emerge preferred bi

Jaguar, Land Rover sale: Tatas emerge preferred bi

Rediff.com3 Jan 2008

Barely days before it launches the world's cheapest car, Tatas were on Wednesday named the preferred bidder for Ford's British luxury brands -- Jaguar and Land Rover.

2014 Range Rover Sports to drive in India before Diwali

2014 Range Rover Sports to drive in India before Diwali

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

It is one of the most anticipated luxury SUV that has garnered 15,000 bookings before launch in Europe alone.

Land Rover targets India's defence deals

Land Rover targets India's defence deals

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

The company is developing a new model in its research and development centre in the United Kingdom, which will primarily address the defence needs of most countries around the globe, including India, said a senior executive from Land Rover.

Tata Motors to launch Jaguar, Land Rover in India

Tata Motors to launch Jaguar, Land Rover in India

Rediff.com1 May 2009

Jaguar Land Rover has reached an agreement with Tata Motors to be an exclusive importer of these premium saloon cars and utility vehicles.

Want a comfortable cruiser? Then go for Land Rover Discovery Sport

Want a comfortable cruiser? Then go for Land Rover Discovery Sport

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

The Discovery Sport is a practical package, a spacious cruiser with good off-roading capabilities says Indian automobile website MotorBeam.com.

Tata Motors: Positives fully priced in, analysts still upgrading the stock

Tata Motors: Positives fully priced in, analysts still upgrading the stock

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

There is no impediment to normal operations as Tata Motors puts in place the demerger process of its commercial and passenger vehicles businesses. Instead, the demerger would provide greater manoeuvrability for both new entities to operate independently, according to Tata Motors management. While there may not be immediate value unlocking, it will give investors clarity about future growth and the financials across different segments.

Confusion reigns at Venky's-owned Blackburn Rovers

Confusion reigns at Venky's-owned Blackburn Rovers

Rediff.com10 May 2012

The fallout surrounding Blackburn Rovers' relegation from the Premier League continued on Wednesday with reports the club's deputy chief executive had been sacked after criticising manager Steve Kean.

First look: Posh Spice to design Range Rover SUV

First look: Posh Spice to design Range Rover SUV

Rediff.com2 Jul 2010

Victoria Beckham to help design Range Rover's special edition SUV Evoque in her capacity as the brand's creative design executive.

China's first lunar rover 'Jade Rabbit' lands on moon

China's first lunar rover 'Jade Rabbit' lands on moon

Rediff.com14 Dec 2013

China's first lunar rover on Saturday successfully landed on the moon, making the communist giant one of three world powers to make a "soft landing" as part of an ambitious programme that aims to put a Chinese astronaut on the moon.

NASA's Curiosity rover detects organic matter on Mars

NASA's Curiosity rover detects organic matter on Mars

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Mars rover Curiosity has made the first definitive detection of organic molecules, the building blocks of all known forms of terrestrial life, on the surface of the Red Planet.

In PHOTOS: NASA's Curiosity rover 'sniffs' Martian air

In PHOTOS: NASA's Curiosity rover 'sniffs' Martian air

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

NASA's Mars rover Curiosity has sucked Martian air into its big Sample Analysis at Mars instrument to reveal the concentration of different gases.

Jaguar Land Rover, DHL say strike contingency plans in place

Jaguar Land Rover, DHL say strike contingency plans in place

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

The Unite union wants a 12.8 per cent pay rise

Chandrayaan-2 welcomes Chandrayaan-3 ahead of landing

Chandrayaan-2 welcomes Chandrayaan-3 ahead of landing

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

ISRO on Monday said a two-way communication between the Chandrayaan-2 orbiter and Chandrayaan-3's Lunar Module has been established.

Meet Ananya's Latest OBSESSION

Meet Ananya's Latest OBSESSION

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Namrata Thakker meets celeb pets, who have been gracing our Instagram feed for a while now.

ISRO to launch Chandrayaan 3 with new launch vehicle LVM-3 on July 14

ISRO to launch Chandrayaan 3 with new launch vehicle LVM-3 on July 14

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Thursday announced that its lunar mission Chandrayaan-3 will be launched on July 14 from the space port at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.

Blackburn Rovers too good for Pune FC

Blackburn Rovers too good for Pune FC

Rediff.com7 Oct 2011

Visitors Blackburn Rovers brushed aside a spirited performance by a 10-man Pune FC as they defeated the hosts 3-0 in what was the first ever match in India by an English Premier League side here this evening.

Land Rover wins war with China's Geely

Land Rover wins war with China's Geely

Rediff.com25 Apr 2011

British car maker won its law suite against Chinese automaker Geely over using trade mark name "luhu".

Water discovered on Mars by NASA's rover Curiosity

Water discovered on Mars by NASA's rover Curiosity

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Mars rover Curiosity has discovered water during its first sample analysis of the Red planet's surface.

Eagerly awaiting Chandrayaan-3's Moon landing: Sunita Williams

Eagerly awaiting Chandrayaan-3's Moon landing: Sunita Williams

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

The NASA astronaut with a storied career in space exploration also commended India's substantial role in shaping the field of space exploration.

Japan becomes 5th country to land on moon; lander faces glitch

Japan becomes 5th country to land on moon; lander faces glitch

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

The agency said it is currently receiving a signal from the lander, which is communicating as expected.

New variants of Discovery 4, Range Rover at Rs 27 lakh

New variants of Discovery 4, Range Rover at Rs 27 lakh

Rediff.com7 Jul 2011

Tatas' owned Land Rover on Thursday said it will introduce two new variants of sports utility vehicles Discovery 4 and Range Rover Sport in October this year in the UK, the on-road prices of which will start from 37,995 pounds (about Rs 27 lakh).

India makes history as Chandrayaan-3 soft-lands on lunar south pole

India makes history as Chandrayaan-3 soft-lands on lunar south pole

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

In a giant leap for its space programme, India's Moon mission Chandrayaan-3 touched down on the lunar south pole at 6.04 pm on Wednesday, propelling the country to an exclusive club of four and making it the first country to land on the uncharted surface.

Tata may hire Ford exec for Jaguar, Land Rover

Tata may hire Ford exec for Jaguar, Land Rover

Rediff.com7 Jan 2008

Sunday Times says top European official in sight. The current chief executive is Geoff Polities, an Australian car industry veteran.

Ford to announce Jaguar-Land Rover sale to Tata

Ford to announce Jaguar-Land Rover sale to Tata

Rediff.com20 Dec 2007

The report quoted unnamed sources at Land Rover as saying, "It is definitely Tata. There is one final meeting and so long as there is no last minute hitches, which are not expected, then an announcement will be made on Friday." The final details would be worked out in the next six weeks, it added. The report also quoted a union official as saying that Mahindra's bid fell flat because of links to a private equity firm as the Indian firm was working with Apollo.

Run a rover on moon, win 20 million dollars!

Run a rover on moon, win 20 million dollars!

Rediff.com26 Sep 2007

The X Prize Foundation and Google Inc have announced a robotic race to the moon. The rules of the game are that participants must land a rover on the lunar surface, run it for at least 500 metres and send video images and data back to earth.

Land Rover to add 275 jobs as sales pick up

Land Rover to add 275 jobs as sales pick up

Rediff.com6 May 2010

The Solihull plant employs over 5,000 people and the "extra 275 agency positions are required to start immediately" to boost further the demand for the new vehicle.