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Will new Thar put the mojo back in 2-door cars in India?

Will new Thar put the mojo back in 2-door cars in India?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

The 2-door vehicle may finds its way back in India with the launch of the all-new Thar by Mahindra and Mahindra, says Rajesh Karkera.

Formula One to crank up the noise next year

Formula One to crank up the noise next year

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Formula One will be noisier next year after the sport's governing body approved new measures on Wednesday to raise the decibels after complaints about the V6 turbo hybrid power units introduced in 2014.

This monstrous Brabus B63S makes a Hummer look small

This monstrous Brabus B63S makes a Hummer look small

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

Powering this monster is a 5.5-litre V8 Bi-Turbo engine with the Brabus B63S tuning that produces 960Nm of torque.

Force India looking long term on driver decision

Force India looking long term on driver decision

Rediff.com5 Feb 2013

Germany's Adrian Sutil and Frenchman Jules Bianchi are frontrunners for Force India's second Formula One race seat but the decision is about more than just the highest bidder, the team said on Friday.

F1: Williams confident they can move up the grid in 2014

F1: Williams confident they can move up the grid in 2014

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

Williams provided a first glimpse of their new Formula One car with a confident prediction that it would be good enough to move the former champions back up the grid after a dire 2013 campaign.

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.

China spooks Tata Motors investors

China spooks Tata Motors investors

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Tata Motors is stripped off India's most valuable company tag.

The stunning Chevrolet Corvette is here!

The stunning Chevrolet Corvette is here!

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

General Motors steals the show at the Auto Expo 2016 with an impressive line up.

JLR launches Jaguar F TYPE priced up to Rs 1.61 crore

JLR launches Jaguar F TYPE priced up to Rs 1.61 crore

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

The price starts at Rs 1.37 crore for the F TYPE S, which has a V6 3-litre petrol engine.

Ford Mustang debuts in India at Rs 65 lakh

Ford Mustang debuts in India at Rs 65 lakh

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

This is the first time in Mustang's 52-year history that the company has launched the model in India.

Stylish and powerful, driving Mustang is a divine pleasure

Stylish and powerful, driving Mustang is a divine pleasure

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

With ravishing good looks and speed to burn, the Ford Mustang GT is a perfect fit for the race track.

Mercedes launches two SUVs priced up to Rs 2.17 cr

Mercedes launches two SUVs priced up to Rs 2.17 cr

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

The launch boosts the company's presence in the performance SUV segment and takes Mercedes-Benz's SUV portfolio to eight products

Former F1 champ and protagonist of 'Rush', Lauda dead at 71

Former F1 champ and protagonist of 'Rush', Lauda dead at 71

Rediff.com21 May 2019

Lauda won two world championships in 1975 and 1977 with Ferrari and a third in 1984 with McLaren. His rivalry with British driver James Hunt, the 1976 champion for McLaren, was intense and became the subject of the acclaimed 2013 film "Rush".

The long-awaited Chrysler Jeeps arrive in India

The long-awaited Chrysler Jeeps arrive in India

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

The prices will be announced by mid-2016 during the official launch.

MotoGP champion Marquez tests F1 car

MotoGP champion Marquez tests F1 car

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

Four times MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez drove a Formula One car for the first time at the Red Bull Ring in Austria on Tuesday but said his focus remains firmly on two wheels for the next few years at least.

UK to get a taste of Shilpa Shetty curries

UK to get a taste of Shilpa Shetty curries

Rediff.com25 Aug 2009

The actress invests in gourmet firm in London.

20 stunning cars at the Detroit Auto Show

20 stunning cars at the Detroit Auto Show

Rediff.com12 Jan 2011

The North American International Auto show in Detroit completes 23 years in 2011.

Vettel opts for Suzie for 2014 F1 season

Vettel opts for Suzie for 2014 F1 season

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

'Suzie' has plenty of catching up to do, however, with Red Bull struggling to string laps together in pre-season testing while their Mercedes-powered rivals showed impressive reliability.

Four must-have F1 apps for your smartphone

Four must-have F1 apps for your smartphone

Rediff.com1 Apr 2011

Be it a Nokia or an Apple iOS device or a Blackberry or an Android smartphone, you will never be away from the F1 action.

Formula One taking the 'green' route

Formula One taking the 'green' route

Rediff.com17 Dec 2010

Whatever the colour of the car, from Fernando Alonso's red Ferrari to Michael Schumacher's silver Mercedes, Formula One is picking up speed towards a greener future.

The iconic Mercedes G 55 AMG at Rs 1.1 crore!

The iconic Mercedes G 55 AMG at Rs 1.1 crore!

Rediff.com16 Feb 2011

The car is powered by a supercharged 5.5-litre V8-engine

Audi RS 7 Sportback Performance is a dynamo with impeccable manners

Audi RS 7 Sportback Performance is a dynamo with impeccable manners

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

The new Audi RS7 Sportback Performance is so powerful that driving this car is not for the faint-hearted.

2 new Range Rovers in India by Sep

2 new Range Rovers in India by Sep

Rediff.com17 Jun 2010

The new range of SUVs -- 2011 Range Rover -- will come with V8 diesel engines powered by 4.4 litre and 5.0 litre engines.

Images: Celebrities' Day Out

Images: Celebrities' Day Out

Rediff.com25 Aug 2009

Here's what the actress and other celebs are upto.

US okays sale of 2 missile defence systems for PM's Air India One

US okays sale of 2 missile defence systems for PM's Air India One

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Once installed, the LAIRCAM system increases crew-warning time, decreases false alarm rates and automatically counters advanced intermediate range missile systems.

Sensex sheds 136 points to end below 26,000

Sensex sheds 136 points to end below 26,000

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

RIL, ICICI Bank, Tata Motors and ONGC alone contributed to a 100 point cut seen on Sensex.

Audi launches R8 sedan at Rs 1.35 crore

Audi launches R8 sedan at Rs 1.35 crore

Rediff.com17 Jan 2011

Buoyed by growing luxury car market in India, German luxury car-maker Audi India, on Monday launched its powerful sedan Audi R8 5.2 FSI with V10 engine in the domestic market.

F1 celebrates 1,000th race, give or take a few

F1 celebrates 1,000th race, give or take a few

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

The fact is that some of the 999 championship races thus far have been questionable Grands Prix and several past race winners never even drove a Formula One car.

Check out the new Range Rover Sport!

Check out the new Range Rover Sport!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

The car has typical Land Rover Sport styling cues, with large air ducts and black painted grille

Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT: The sophisticated SUV

Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT: The sophisticated SUV

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT: The sophisticated SUV

Overall, Porsche Cayenne Coupe is a great package

Overall, Porsche Cayenne Coupe is a great package

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

This coupe SUV has all the elements that make a Porsche both aesthetically and dynamically poised.

Have you seen a car collection like this?!

Have you seen a car collection like this?!

Rediff.com4 May 2019

Dr Ravi Prakash's 250 vintage car collection includes J R D Tata's 1940 Buick Limousine and a Sunbeam-Talbot used by Lord Mountbatten.

Check out F1's proposed major change for 2021

Check out F1's proposed major change for 2021

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

Formula One will have simpler, cheaper and noisier engines from 2021 as part of a "road map" for the future presented to teams on Tuesday that could entice new manufacturers to enter the sport.

Toyota launches Land Cruiser in India

Toyota launches Land Cruiser in India

Rediff.com10 Jun 2009

Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt Ltd on Tuesday launched its premium sports utility vehicle, the Toyota Land Cruiser in Mumbai.

F1 to bring back refuelling in rules revamp

F1 to bring back refuelling in rules revamp

Rediff.com15 May 2015

Formula One is set to bring back refuelling in 2017 as part of a rules revamp that will also make the cars faster, louder and more aggressive looking.

14 stunning cars to be launched in 2016

14 stunning cars to be launched in 2016

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Auto manufacturers are busy filling up their portfolio with cars catering to each and every possible segment

Future supercars to say goodbye to gasoline

Future supercars to say goodbye to gasoline

Rediff.com19 Jan 2008

Gasoline might just become a thing of the past for future supercars.

Monday start for Henman, Federer

Monday start for Henman, Federer

Rediff.com25 Jun 2006

Roger Federer opens his title defence while Tim Henman starts another year of hope at Wimbledon on Monday.

World's first wooden car that can go at 384 kmph!

World's first wooden car that can go at 384 kmph!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2008

Students at North Carolina State University have unveiled a wooden sports car, which can run faster than a Porsche or a Lamborghini, as part of their graduate project. Joe Harmon, head of the project, has revealed that the car has been named 'Splinter'. He says that it can produce 700bhp from its twin supercharged, 4.6 litre V8 engine, almost 300bhp more than a Porsche 911 GT3. The car has a top speed of 240 mph (384 kmph).

Massa leaves Ferrari with an engine and a promise

Massa leaves Ferrari with an engine and a promise

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

The Brazilian said he would never forget the team's support for him after his near-fatal head injury at the 2009 Hungarian Grand Prix.