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New Hyundai to take on Toyota, Skoda

New Hyundai to take on Toyota, Skoda

Rediff.com10 Apr 2004

Car makers offer airbags as standard before govt order

Car makers offer airbags as standard before govt order

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

German car maker Volkswagen was the first company to offer airbags on all its variants in India from the beginning of this year.

Sidhu surrenders in Patiala court in 1988 road rage case, sent to jail

Sidhu surrenders in Patiala court in 1988 road rage case, sent to jail

Rediff.com21 May 2022

The 58-year-old surrendered shortly after 4 pm, and was taken for the mandatory medical examination, conducted at the Mata Kaushalya Hospital.

Tokyo Olympics preparations on track

Tokyo Olympics preparations on track

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

Tokyo has mostly delivered on that hope, despite some early teething problems.

4 Pak-linked terrorists on the way to Telangana for arms drop arrested in Haryana

4 Pak-linked terrorists on the way to Telangana for arms drop arrested in Haryana

Rediff.com5 May 2022

Foiling a major terror plot, four suspected Pakistan-linked terrorists on their way to Telangana to deliver explosives were nabbed in Haryana's Karnal on Thursday and arms, ammunition and IEDs were recovered from their vehicle, senior police officials said.

Olympic medallist Boe to work with Chirag-Satwik

Olympic medallist Boe to work with Chirag-Satwik

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Boe will also help other doubles team under the TOPS -- mixed doubles pair of Satwik and Ashwini Ponnappa and women's doubles duo of Ashwini and Sikki Reddy.

Cars to get pricier in 2020

Cars to get pricier in 2020

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

Primary steel producers in the domestic market have raised product prices by 2.5 to 3 per cent for December to address margin compression and in anticipation of a demand pick-up.

CES 2019 transports you to the future

CES 2019 transports you to the future

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com offers a quick checklist of the best of CES's Auto World. The future is here, you will witness self driven cars to flying cars controlled by AI. We bring you the highlight of the CES auto world.

COVID effect: Maruti cut production by 98% in May

COVID effect: Maruti cut production by 98% in May

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

The company cut production of its mini cars comprising Alto, and S-Presso by 98.32 per cent at 401 units as against 23,874 units in the year-ago month.

20 cars with highest resale value in India

20 cars with highest resale value in India

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

Maruti and Hyundai favoured among used car buyers

Lexus gears up to drive in EVs to India

Lexus gears up to drive in EVs to India

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

Having established its presence in the country, luxury carmaker Lexus is now looking to chart its next phase of growth in India as it looks to consolidate sales network and drive in new models, including fully electric cars in the country, according to a top company official. The company, which is the luxury car arm of Japanese auto major Toyota, initiated operations in India in 2017 and currently sells seven models in the country, including the locally-produced ES 300h sedan. Known for its self charging hybrid cars, the company is now gearing up to drive in battery electric vehicles, besides ramping up its existing product portfolio in the market.

Sindhu, Saina to compete for first time since COVID-19 break

Sindhu, Saina to compete for first time since COVID-19 break

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

India's top shuttlers PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal will be seen in action for the first time since the coronavirus-forced break when they compete in three upcoming tournaments in Bangkok, including the prestigious BWF World Tour Finals.

Cars, bikes that you can look forward to in 2011

Cars, bikes that you can look forward to in 2011

Rediff.com4 Jan 2011

A glipse of what carmakers have in store for you.

Move over Toyota Innova, 5 new STUNNING MPVs are here!

Move over Toyota Innova, 5 new STUNNING MPVs are here!

Rediff.com23 Jan 2012

Almost every global brand is introducing its vehicles into the Indian car market.

Maruti Suzuki beats rivals on sales and profit per car sold

Maruti Suzuki beats rivals on sales and profit per car sold

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

The edge that Maruti Suzuki enjoys over Hyundai and other rivals stem primarily from its gigantic scale, reports Ajay Modi.

Hero MotoCorp halts production as precautionary measure

Hero MotoCorp halts production as precautionary measure

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

The company will utilise this time to carry out maintenance work at its manufacturing plants.

Auto companies see mixed results in July

Auto companies see mixed results in July

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

Most auto companies posted positive reults, while others saw a dip due to high interest rates, high fuel prices and other factors.

Sindhu, Srikanth start well at Thailand Open

Sindhu, Srikanth start well at Thailand Open

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

P V Sindhu beat world No.12 Busanan 21-17, 21-13 in the women's singles opener, while Kidambi Srikanth demolished Sitthikom Thammasin 21-11, 21-11 in 37 minutes in the men's singles.

High GST, acquisition cost hurting car demand: Maruti chief

High GST, acquisition cost hurting car demand: Maruti chief

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

High cost of acquisition due to a variety of reasons, including higher GST than all other major countries, is slowing down car demand in the country and unless the Centre and states take steps to reduce it, the industry is unlikely to experience reasonable growth, according to Maruti Suzuki India Chairman R C Bhargava. Addressing shareholders in the company's Annual Report for 2020-21, he said after the devastating second wave of the coronavirus pandemic hitting the first quarter of FY22, the performance in the next three quarters will largely depend on how effectively people get vaccinated and observe safety protocols.

10th month of slowdown in motown

10th month of slowdown in motown

Rediff.com2 May 2019

Consumer sentiments have been dampened due to several factors like tight liquidity, high insurance, and high costs

Time For Congress To Split Up?

Time For Congress To Split Up?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

If it splits now, who takes what away and leaves what behind? asks Shekhar Gupta.

Is Altis GL Diesel worth the price? Find out

Is Altis GL Diesel worth the price? Find out

Rediff.com6 Aug 2010

The Toyota Corolla Altis sold in other Asian markets, is also powered by the same 1.4-litre D4-D engine that churns out similar power.

Lexus to launch 3 stunning cars in India

Lexus to launch 3 stunning cars in India

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

Previous hybrid-only strategy changed ahead of 2017 launch.

Will Auto Expo 2020 revive the fortunes of India's motown?

Will Auto Expo 2020 revive the fortunes of India's motown?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

However, notable absentees from the expo will be Honda, Toyota, Ford, BMW, Audi, Lexus, Volvo and Jaguar Land Rover along with two-wheeler majors Hero MotoCorp, Bajaj Auto and TVS Motor Co.

The good, not-so-good and the bad about Marazzo

The good, not-so-good and the bad about Marazzo

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

Rajesh Alva/Rediff.com reveals the good, bad and ugly of the latest MPV from the Mahindra stable.

How carmakers are planning a revival for the sector

How carmakers are planning a revival for the sector

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

Market leaders saw good traction for new cars, including the electric ones.

Except Maruti, automakers post robust sales growth in Aug

Except Maruti, automakers post robust sales growth in Aug

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Passenger vehicle majors like Hyundai, Tata Motors, M&M, Toyota Kirloskar and Honda on Wednesday reported growth in domestic sales in August riding on festive sentiments, although market leader Maruti Suzuki posted a decline amid a semiconductor shortage affecting the industry. The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) reported domestic sales at 110,080 units, as compared to 116,704 units in the same month last year, down 6 per cent. "Sales volume of the company in August 2021 was affected due to electronic components shortage.

What killed India's budding hybrid car market?

What killed India's budding hybrid car market?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

The GST Council last year imposed a cess of 15 per cent on hybrid vehicles, in addition to the 28 per cent GST, leading to a total tax burden of 43 per cent against a previous tax rate of 28 per cent.

'Lakhimpur Kheri will be BJP's Waterloo'

'Lakhimpur Kheri will be BJP's Waterloo'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

'If the minister does not resign, then it will be the darkest incident of Indian democracy where power prevailed over the people.'

Volkswagen Rolls Out Tiguan

Volkswagen Rolls Out Tiguan

Rediff.com18 Dec 2021

Through a combination of local manufacture and imported CBU models, the company makes and sells four SUVs, one hatchback, and one sedan.

Bengaluru troubled by industrial unrest

Bengaluru troubled by industrial unrest

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

Bengaluru's manufacturing sector has in the past few years witnessed one of its worst phases, thanks to labour unrest in the region's industrial hub.

Auto sector in recovery mode; Maruti's July sales up 1.3%

Auto sector in recovery mode; Maruti's July sales up 1.3%

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

While sales of compact cars, including models such as Swift, Celerio, Ignis, Baleno and Dzire declined, sales of utility vehicles, including Vitara Brezza, S-Cross and Ertiga, increased 26.3 per cent to 19,177 units as compared to 15,178 in the year-ago month.

After 19% sales growth in May, auto sector braces for price hike

After 19% sales growth in May, auto sector braces for price hike

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

Dealers have stocked up vehicles in the run-up to a price hike, which is expected to be announced by leading players some time this month.

Saina-Kashyap ready to conquer Thailand

Saina-Kashyap ready to conquer Thailand

Rediff.com3 Jan 2021

Olympic silver medallist P V Sindhu is set to fly out of London on Sunday -- she will reach Bangkok via Doha.

World's best selling cars; Swift ranks 20

World's best selling cars; Swift ranks 20

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

Competing with the cars from big auto companies, Swift and Swift Dzire have made its way into the top 20.

Shift towards personal mobility boost auto sales

Shift towards personal mobility boost auto sales

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

Leading automakers Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and Tata Motors on Thursday reported robust sales in March as a shift towards personal mobility and pent up demand continued to help companies push dispatches to their respective retail partners. Toyota Kirloskar Motor, Honda Cars and Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M) also reported strong sales last month as compared to the year-ago period, when dispatches were adversely impacted due to the impending transition to BSVI from April 2020 and the nationwide lockdown to contain the coronavirus pandemic. The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India said its domestic sales stood at 1,49,518 units last month. The auto major had reported sales of 76,976 units in March 2020.

The 25 most powerful Asian executives; 6 Indians in list

The 25 most powerful Asian executives; 6 Indians in list

Rediff.com29 Apr 2011

Akio Toyoda tops the list of 25 most powerful people in the business world.

All about the stunning Rs 5-lakh Etios sedan

All about the stunning Rs 5-lakh Etios sedan

Rediff.com8 Dec 2010

The Etios sedan will be available in four variants.

Sindhu, Srikanth through to Round of 16 in Swiss Open

Sindhu, Srikanth through to Round of 16 in Swiss Open

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Ashwini Ponnappa notched up an upset win over the World No 8 and second-seeded Indonesian pair of Hafiz Faizal and Gloria Emanuelle Widjaja in the opening round.