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Cat on the prowl: Jaguar enters SUV space with F-Pace

Cat on the prowl: Jaguar enters SUV space with F-Pace

Rediff.com7 May 2019

The Jaguar has 11 different types of F-Paces in different engine and style combinations that start from a Rs 40-lakh petrol variant and go up to a V-8 engined convertible that can cost Rs 2.8 crore.

Union hopes UK will rescue JLR

Union hopes UK will rescue JLR

Rediff.com24 Dec 2008

Expressing satisfaction at Indian conglomerate Tatas' move to pump in money into Jaguar Land Rover, the head of the UK's biggest union Unite, Tony Woodley, has said he expects the Gordon Brown government to offer financial aid to the luxury car maker.

Tatas to inject 'millions of pounds' into JLR

Tatas to inject 'millions of pounds' into JLR

Rediff.com22 Dec 2008

With no signs of financial aid coming from the UK government, Indian conglomerate Tatas have agreed to inject "tens of millions of pounds" into its British car company Jaguar Land Rover, says a media report.

Car makers to have a smooth ride ahead

Car makers to have a smooth ride ahead

Rediff.com3 Oct 2014

Bajaj Auto's margins are expected to expand 100 basis points, as volumes have recovered.

Blackburn climb out of relegation zone

Blackburn climb out of relegation zone

Rediff.com12 Mar 2009

Blackburn Rovers clawed their way out of the Premier League relegation zone when they won 2-1 at Fulham with a late winner from Jason Roberts on Wednesday.

JLR to get UK grant for green car

JLR to get UK grant for green car

Rediff.com12 Mar 2009

The UK government today approved a grant of pound 27 million to Tata Group-owned Jaguar Land Rover

Spurs reach League Cup semis

Spurs reach League Cup semis

Rediff.com4 Dec 2008

United rested several big names but were too good for Rovers at Old Trafford with Argentine striker Tevez running the show in a 5-3 victory in the only all Premier League clash of the quarter-finals. Tottenham, who beat Chelsea in the final last season, fell behind against Championship (second division) side Watford but hit back to win 2-1 at Vicarage Road.

'Tata' missing from Jaguar-LR web sites

'Tata' missing from Jaguar-LR web sites

Rediff.com4 Mar 2009

They were touted as prestigious takeover trophies won abroad, but there is no mention of the Tatas at the Internet addresses of luxurious car brands Jaguar and Land Rover.

Is China ahead of India in the space race?

Is China ahead of India in the space race?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

'China pumps in a lot more money than what we do. China's space budget is close to $5 billion while it is hardly $1 billion for us.' 'We manage the programmes within the constraints of our budget. The main difference is we prioritise.'

Arsenal to face Burnley, United travel to Derby for FA Cup fourth round ties

Arsenal to face Burnley, United travel to Derby for FA Cup fourth round ties

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Holders and Premier League leaders Arsenal will be at home to Championship (second tier) Burnley in the fourth round of the FA Cup after most of the big guns avoided top flight opponents in Monday's draw.

FA Cup: Crawley stun Leeds; easy for Spurs, Chelsea, Man City

FA Cup: Crawley stun Leeds; easy for Spurs, Chelsea, Man City

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

Premier League Leeds United suffered the biggest upset of the FA Cup third round when they fell to a 3-0 defeat by fourth-tier Crawley Town on Sunday

Life on Mars? NASA's Curiosity suggests so

Life on Mars? NASA's Curiosity suggests so

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

Led by a team of scientists of Indian-origin, NASA's Curiosity rover has found new evidence of water on Mars, indicating that the planet most like Earth in the solar system was suitable for microbial life.

Blackburn edge past Blyth

Blackburn edge past Blyth

Rediff.com6 Jan 2009

Blackburn Rovers put their Premier League worries behind them by beating minor league Blyth Spartans 1-0 in the FA Cup on Monday. Chilean international Carlos Villanueva scored the game's only goal with a curling 25-metre free kick in the second half of a match dominated by Blackburn, who are second from bottom in the Premier League.

Auto dealers look for plans to revive sales, arrest job losses

Auto dealers look for plans to revive sales, arrest job losses

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Auto sales have been declining for 13 straight months as a broader slowdown in the economy has crippled demand across the country.

Tatas' JLR buy: Fundraising over

Tatas' JLR buy: Fundraising over

Rediff.com2 Jun 2008

"The process (of raising the amount) is over. Tata will borrow the money from us (the banks consortium) on Monday and might come with an official announcement in the next few days," a source close to the development told PTI. Tatas had entered into a definitive agreement with Ford to buy Jaguar and Land Rover in March for $2.3 billion. The $3 billion fund raising included Tata Motor's other committements as well.

This stunning Bentley Bentayga costs Rs 3.85 crore!

This stunning Bentley Bentayga costs Rs 3.85 crore!

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

The Bentayga is in a league of its own. The only thing that comes close, is the Range Rover LWB

Soccer PIX: Argentine duo help Spurs past Boro

Soccer PIX: Argentine duo help Spurs past Boro

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

Mourinho's side failed to turn their domination into more goals and things got edgy late on when Saville's shot evaded Gazzaniga who seemed slow to get down.

Man United leave it late to earn precious point

Man United leave it late to earn precious point

Rediff.com20 Apr 2008

Carlos Tevez scored late in the match as Manchester United drew 1-1 at Blackburn Rovers. United have 81 points, Chelsea 78 and Arsenal 74 and Liverpool are fourth with 69 points.

Football: West Brom appoint Allardyce as Bilic replacement

Football: West Brom appoint Allardyce as Bilic replacement

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

Bilic took over the reins at West Brom in 2019 and was tasked with gaining promotion from the Championship to the top flight.

9 killed as man goes on stabbing spree in China after ramming car into crowd

9 killed as man goes on stabbing spree in China after ramming car into crowd

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

The driver, Yang Zanyun, 54, first ploughed through the people with his vehicle and later got out of it and went on a rampage attacking people with a knife.

Cars celebrities are crazy about

Cars celebrities are crazy about

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

Audi Q7 SUV and Range Rovers are the sought after

The XUV300 may well be Mahindra's bravest endeavour yet

The XUV300 may well be Mahindra's bravest endeavour yet

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

How the XUV300's suspension, plastics and interiors hold out in Indian conditions after a couple of years will be the litmus test for its success in the long term, but for now, this SUV delivers, says Pavan Lall.

3 PSBs to part-fund Tata Motors' JLR buy

3 PSBs to part-fund Tata Motors' JLR buy

Rediff.com12 May 2008

Leading Indian public sector banks State Bank of India, Bank of Baroda and Syndicate Bank are close to committing a part of the $3 billion bridge loan that Tata Motors has to raise to finance the acquisition of Jaguar and Land Rover from Ford.

Jaguar bosses relaxed about Tata takeover

Jaguar bosses relaxed about Tata takeover

Rediff.com28 Jan 2008

The management of luxury carmaker Jaguar is 'entirely relaxed' about the prospects of Indian conglomerate Tata Group taking over the brand along with Land Rover. Earlier, this month, Ford had named Tata Motors, which is part of the Tata Group, as the preferred bidder for its British marquees -- Jaguar and Land Rover, but a final decision for the sale is yet to be taken.

Tata on top; but Ford wants other suitors

Tata on top; but Ford wants other suitors

Rediff.com21 Dec 2007

Not wanting to alienate other suitors including Mahindras, Ford may wait till the new year to announce the winner for its Jaguar and Land Rover brands, although Indian conglomerate Tatas have emerged as the top choice, media reports said in London on Friday. "Tata Motors is set to be chosen by Ford as the preferred bidder for Jaguar and Land Rover as early as Friday," a report in Financial Times said quoting people close to the situation.

Tata, Ford to sign deal soon

Tata, Ford to sign deal soon

Rediff.com24 Mar 2008

Indian conglomerate Tata and US car maker Ford are expected to complete the deal of the latter's luxury brands Jaguar and Land Rover within a few days, a media report said on Monday. According to The Guardian newspaper, Ford is expected to complete the sale of Jaguar and Land Rover to Tata "within a few days." However, neither side has put a price on the marques. The price tag is likely to get closer to $ 2 billion. The deal was prolonged due to complexities in the agreement.

Why Tata Sons hiked stake in Tata Motors

Why Tata Sons hiked stake in Tata Motors

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

The transaction - the second one in less than a year - is seen as an effort to restore investor faith in the company following a dismal performance by its UK subsidiary, Jaguar Land Rover Automotive.

Will Tata Motors' Vision 2020 become true?

Will Tata Motors' Vision 2020 become true?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

Tata Motors aims to address 95% of passenger vehicle market by 2020

PIX: Championship surpasses itself with wacky Wednesday

PIX: Championship surpasses itself with wacky Wednesday

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Footage showed the Leeds players in an open-top double-decker bus, surrounded by a swarming mass of chanting fans enveloped in smoke from flares and fireworks.

UK's car exports to India grow 11-fold, JLR tops list

UK's car exports to India grow 11-fold, JLR tops list

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

Around 8 out of every 10 cars manufactured in the UK is now exported, bound for one of 160 markets worldwide

Facelifted Freelander 2 is here, starts at Rs 38.67 lakh

Facelifted Freelander 2 is here, starts at Rs 38.67 lakh

Rediff.com18 Mar 2013

The major changes done to the recently launched model include revised exterior, a new centre console and an upmarket sound system with 17 speakers.

This year will see cars and bikes for every budget

This year will see cars and bikes for every budget

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

There's a car and bike to match every personality and every budget in 2018, say P Tharyan and Joshua David Luther

Rocky Yadav's Facebook posts show his love of guns

Rocky Yadav's Facebook posts show his love of guns

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Rocky Yadav, son of Bihar legislator Manorama Devi, arrested for the murder of a teenager in Bodh Gaya last week, was fond of guns.

JLR to launch more than 30 cars in 5 years

JLR to launch more than 30 cars in 5 years

Rediff.com9 Mar 2012

Some of the new products targeted at launch are the all-new Defender.

Indian firms to gain from Brexit only in the long run, say analysts

Indian firms to gain from Brexit only in the long run, say analysts

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

Auto, pharma, IT, chemicals among sectors with significant reliance on UK and European nations with Tata Motors, Motherson Sumi, Tata Steel, TCS, Wipro, Infosys and Tech M among key names.

Pak's 1st woman astronaut hails ISRO on Chandrayaan-2

Pak's 1st woman astronaut hails ISRO on Chandrayaan-2

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

Her comments came amid the ongoing war of words between India and Pakistan ever since India withdrew Jammu and Kashmir's special status and bifurcated it into two union territories on August 5.

Bagan, Osotspa in goalless draw

Bagan, Osotspa in goalless draw

Rediff.com11 Apr 2007

Mohun Bagan maintained their unbeaten record after a goalless draw against Thailand club Osotspa M-150 in the Group F encounter of the AFC Cup football tournament, in Bangkok, on Tuesday.

India Inc on war footing to cut costs, conserve cash

India Inc on war footing to cut costs, conserve cash

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

The first spending item on the chopping block is capital expenditure, followed by operating costs and overheads, including sales and marketing expenses.

NASA unable to trace Vikram lander in latest Moon flyby

NASA unable to trace Vikram lander in latest Moon flyby

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

'The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter imaged the area of the targeted Chandrayaan-2 Vikram landing site on October 14 but did not observe any evidence of the lander'

India Inc faces rough weather in overseas biz

India Inc faces rough weather in overseas biz

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

As global economies contract because of the Covid-19 pandemic, the focus of most of the India Inc has now moved back to the home market where demand is expected to pick substantially from the coming festival season.