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Trulli looks to revive career at Lotus

Trulli looks to revive career at Lotus

Rediff.com12 Mar 2010

Lotus F1's Italian driver Jarno Trulli will hope to complete his races this season in a bid to revive his career.

Which are the best selling cars in India?

Which are the best selling cars in India?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

Maruti, Hyundai, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra and Honda saw their passenger vehicle sales improve in August compared to the same month last year, although Ford and Toyota witnessed a decline.

Sindhu, Sameer stumble in Thailand; Satwiksairaj-Ashwini advance

Sindhu, Sameer stumble in Thailand; Satwiksairaj-Ashwini advance

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

Indian pair toiled hard for one hour and 15 minutes to beat their world No 6 Malaysian opponents 18-21, 24-22, 22-20

'We will start production of small car by yearend'

'We will start production of small car by yearend'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2010

Toyota Motor Corporation unveiled the much-awaited small car that it developed for the Indian market at the Delhi Auto Expo.

Corolla Altis Sports at Rs 1.13 million

Corolla Altis Sports at Rs 1.13 million

Rediff.com4 Jun 2009

The new Corolla Altis Sport has an aerodynamic front and rear bumper spoiler, a classy headlamp garnish, sleek side skirts and exclusive rear LED spoilers.

M&M vehicles to be costlier by up to Rs 73,000 from April

M&M vehicles to be costlier by up to Rs 73,000 from April

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

The company sells various utility vehicles ranging from newly launched compact SUV XUV300 to premium SUV Alturas G4.

Automakers ride out of Covid blues; report double digit sales growth

Automakers ride out of Covid blues; report double digit sales growth

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Monday reported a 11.8 per cent increase in wholesales to 164,469 units in February. The company had sold 147,110 units in February last year, Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) said in a statement. Domestic sales increased 11.8 per cent to 1,52,983 units last month, as against 1,36,849 units in February 2020, it added.

Industry divided over Budget sops for EVs

Industry divided over Budget sops for EVs

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

While home-grown firms like Tata and Mahindra have been actively participating in the government's e-mobility mission, by launching electrified versions of their existing models, the global firms believe electric is not the best solution for a country where the primary source of power generation is coal, and where infrastructure is a big impediment.

Brit Queen to cut costs with 'Green Tomato Cars'

Brit Queen to cut costs with 'Green Tomato Cars'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2009

Queen Elizabeth II's staff at Buckingham Palace has signed up with Toyota's 'Green Tomato Cars' to cut costs, after they found out about the car from Prince Charles's London office, which switched to its cheaper carbon-efficient Toyota Prius fleet. "They were very conscious of the savings they'd be making both in financial and carbon terms. Cost was certainly a major factor, so much so in fact that Clarence House negotiated a discount," said Tom Pakenham, director, Toyota.

2010 clock starting to tick for Glock

2010 clock starting to tick for Glock

Rediff.com29 Sep 2009

Fresh from a podium finish in Singapore, Timo Glock is uncertain which Formula One team he will represent next season but another good showing for Toyota in Suzuka on Sunday would certainly raise his profile.

Kobayashi to drive for Sauber F1 team

Kobayashi to drive for Sauber F1 team

Rediff.com17 Dec 2009

Kamui Kobayashi will race for Sauber next season, ensuring Japan still has at least one driver on the starting grid now that Toyota have followed Honda out of Formula One. The 23-year-old impressed after competing as a stand-in for injured German Timo Glock at Toyota in the last two races of this year.

Ask Gaurav: Your stock queries answered

Ask Gaurav: Your stock queries answered

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

Gaurav Garg, Head of Research, CapitalVia answers readers' stock market queries.

Button wins in Bahrain

Button wins in Bahrain

Rediff.com27 Apr 2009

Jenson Button won the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday for the Formula One championship leader's third victory in four races this season.

Kodiaq, Skoda's 1st 7-seater SUV, hits Indian roads

Kodiaq, Skoda's 1st 7-seater SUV, hits Indian roads

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

Skoda's new flagship offering will compete with the likes of Toyota Fortuner, Ford Endeavour and Isuzu MU-X as well as Volkswagen Tigua.

Why 2019 will be a very busy year for auto cos

Why 2019 will be a very busy year for auto cos

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

While hybrids, CNG and biofuels found favour in 2018 among many carmakers including Maruti Suzuki, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota and Honda, others such as M&M and Tata Motors have shown full faith in electric vehicles.

Auto cos report marginal rise in Feb sales

Auto cos report marginal rise in Feb sales

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

Cumulative sales of India's top passenger vehicle makers -- Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra and Mahindra, Tata Motors, Honda Cars, and Toyota Kirloskar -- increased to 206,418 units in February over 200,322 units in the same month last year, an increase of 3 per cent.

Buying a New Car? An 8-point Check-List

Buying a New Car? An 8-point Check-List

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

Is it only about choosing the right model and manufacturer? No, there's more to it. Know how to select the ideal car.

While Maruti is still the king; Tata Motors gains, Hyundai slips

While Maruti is still the king; Tata Motors gains, Hyundai slips

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

The curious case is of Honda, which has moved up the pecking order while actually losing market share!

The beginning of a new auto war

The beginning of a new auto war

Rediff.com10 Jun 2009

The fight between Toyota and GM may be is over elsewhere -- but we may have just witnessed the beginning of a new war today. A war that will be played in developing markets like India.

Dream run of Indian doubles pairs end at Thailand Open

Dream run of Indian doubles pairs end at Thailand Open

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

The Indian pair had participated in Super 1000 events in 2018 and 2019 but this is the first time it entered the semi-finals.

Button on pole for second race in a row

Button on pole for second race in a row

Rediff.com4 Apr 2009

Jenson Button clinched his second pole position in a row for the new Brawn GP team at the Malaysian Grand Prix on Saturday while McLaren's world champion Lewis Hamilton could qualify only 12th.

Carmakers call for comprehensive plan after Delhi smog crackdown

Carmakers call for comprehensive plan after Delhi smog crackdown

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Among those who have the most to lose from India's haphazard policies are dealers selling cars made by Toyota, Mahindra & Mahindra, Daimler AG's and Tata Motors' luxury arm, Jaguar Land Rover

British auto biz to see 40,000 job losses

British auto biz to see 40,000 job losses

Rediff.com23 Dec 2008

The British auto industry is expected to witness 40,000 job losses over the next three years, mainly due to falling demand for cars, says a media report.

Auto Expo ends with over 70 launches

Auto Expo ends with over 70 launches

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

New participants included Chinese players such as Great Wall Motors and Haima Automobile along with Olectra.

Auto sales see massive drop in March

Auto sales see massive drop in March

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

BS-VI emission norms and the COVID-19 lockdown impacted the dispatches.

Pak number used to hire taxi by terrorists in Pathankot

Pak number used to hire taxi by terrorists in Pathankot

Rediff.com2 Jan 2016

Since the Pakistani number was under surveillance, security agencies could locate the likely target of the terrorists.

Court extends ban, cloud on diesel cars

Court extends ban, cloud on diesel cars

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

The impact of the ban will not be limited to sales.

Car sales to Uber and Ola flatten out

Car sales to Uber and Ola flatten out

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

Car makers see a dip in demand from their biggest buyers, Ola and Uber. Demand from aggregators weakened for a number of reasons after a strong growth last year.

Meet the RICHEST politician in Pakistan!

Meet the RICHEST politician in Pakistan!

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is the country's richest parliamentarian with assets of over Rs 1.43 billion, according to data released by the Election Commission of Pakistan.

PNB is at it again! Buys 3 Audi cars for top management

PNB is at it again! Buys 3 Audi cars for top management

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

PNB took the delivery of these high-end luxury cars worth approximately Rs 1.34 crore last month, unmindful of the coronavirus outbreak, subsequent nation-wide lockdown and its crippling effect on the financial sector as well as the economy. The annual depreciation on this purchase will be around about Rs 20 lakh.

Banks to auction KFA brands again at lower price

Banks to auction KFA brands again at lower price

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

The 17-lender consortium led by State Bank of India has also put the Flying Models, Funliner, Fly Kingfisher and Flying Bird Device on the block.

World Tour Finals: Sindhu, Srikanth start off with defeats

World Tour Finals: Sindhu, Srikanth start off with defeats

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

Star Indian shuttlers P V Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth fought their hearts out before suffering close defeats in their respective group 'B' openers at the US$ 1.5 million HSBC BWF World Tour Finals, in Bangkok, on Wednesday.

Auto Expo 2014: Hyundai launches new Santa Fe SUV, costs Rs 26.3 lakh

Auto Expo 2014: Hyundai launches new Santa Fe SUV, costs Rs 26.3 lakh

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

With its Storm Edge design language, the new Santa Fe replaces the older model and competes with the likes of the Toyota Fortuner, Ford Endeavour, Ssangyong Rexton and Chevrolet Captiva.

Third-gen Hyundai i20 is a leap forward for Korean carmaker

Third-gen Hyundai i20 is a leap forward for Korean carmaker

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

The latest Hyundai i20 is an exciting car, given the overall drive experience, transmission, ride quality and tech. And while it may not be as low cost as a Maruti or come with the "heavy German steel-feel" of the Volkswagen, it does carve out a niche for itself at pole position with a combination of technology, styling, drive and ride comfort, and low cost of ownership, says Pavan Lall.

Carmakers eye niche branding for taxi fleet

Carmakers eye niche branding for taxi fleet

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

Move aimed at removing confusion among private buyers

In India, taxes on cars are among the highest

In India, taxes on cars are among the highest

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

Cars and two-wheelers attract 28% GST and a cess in the range of 3-22%, taking the effective tax rate to up to 50%.

Indian, 2 others, abducted and killed in Afghanistan

Indian, 2 others, abducted and killed in Afghanistan

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

The identities of the victims have not been disclosed.

Poka Yoke: All about avoiding errors

Poka Yoke: All about avoiding errors

Rediff.com2 Jan 2007

The term 'Poka Yoke' was coined in Japan during the 1960s by Shigeo Shingo, an industrial engineer at Toyota.

'Hum aapke saath mein hai'

'Hum aapke saath mein hai'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

'I want to show that we are also part of this society and want to participate just as much, whether it is for security or whatever community work there.'