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Armaan ends F2 season with a top 10 finish

Armaan ends F2 season with a top 10 finish

Rediff.com2 Nov 2009

Up and coming Indian driver Armaan Ebrahim, secured another top 10 finish in the final race of the year to end the Formula 2 Championships season on a high.

Volkswagen's Indian car soon

Volkswagen's Indian car soon

Rediff.com17 Jul 2008

The story about India enticing world auto majors will add another feather in European giant Volkswagen's (VW) cap as it prepares for its first fully-original Indian Volkswagen car, made with the help of expertise provided by Indian engineers and designers.

Rs 40 lakh Honda Accord Hybrid to launch in India on October 25

Rs 40 lakh Honda Accord Hybrid to launch in India on October 25

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

The Accord Hybrid will be imported through the CBU route to India

India-bound cars shine at Geneva

India-bound cars shine at Geneva

Rediff.com4 Mar 2009

There was a time when one roamed the Expo halls at Geneva and wondered what to file back home. Not any more. Almost every serious carmaker worth its powertrain has at least one serious car meant for India.

Volkswagen's perfect shot with Golf GTI!

Volkswagen's perfect shot with Golf GTI!

Rediff.com9 Aug 2008

Volkswagen India has shown some interest in getting the Golf to India as well, albeit as a premium hatch. The time to start saving for that GTI begins now!

New Creta, petrol Vitarra Brezza.. What went down at Auto Expo Day 2

New Creta, petrol Vitarra Brezza.. What went down at Auto Expo Day 2

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

New Creta, petrol Vitarra Brezza.. A quick look at what went down at Auto Expo Day 2.

Volkswagen ex-boss investigated over fraud allegations

Volkswagen ex-boss investigated over fraud allegations

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

German prosecutors launched an investigation on Monday into fraud allegations against former Volkswagen boss Martin Winterkorn.

Volkswagen faces billions in penalties as US sues for violations

Volkswagen faces billions in penalties as US sues for violations

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

The Justice Department has also been investigating criminal fraud allegations against Volkswagen for misleading U.S. consumers and regulators.

Fiat launches mini-SUV Avventura at Rs 5.99 lakh

Fiat launches mini-SUV Avventura at Rs 5.99 lakh

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

It's award-winning diesel engines is already part of many cars in India.

Revealed! Maruti's new compact SUV

Revealed! Maruti's new compact SUV

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

The design of the rear doors and C-Pillar for example seem inspired by the Suzuki iv-4 concept crossover.

Volkswagen faces trouble in India on emission norms

Volkswagen faces trouble in India on emission norms

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

VW has admitted that 11 million diesel engine cars worldwide were fitted with the software that helped in manipulating emission tests.

PIX: Mumbai's Jhanvi Rishad rev it up at Valley Run!

PIX: Mumbai's Jhanvi Rishad rev it up at Valley Run!

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

Among Indian cars Vizag-based Stephen Panchigalla clocked 13.366s in his Skoda Octavia in the same J Class, which was run jointly for both Foreign and Indian cars, to ended up as the 'Fastest Indian Car.' Of the day.

The 6 most fuel efficient cars

The 6 most fuel efficient cars

Rediff.com3 Jul 2004

Volkswagen recalls 389 units of Polo model in India

Volkswagen recalls 389 units of Polo model in India

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

On Wednesday, Volkswagen had asked its dealers in India to temporarily stop selling hatchback Polo, citing a technical issue.

Volkswagen to start firings over emissions scandal, say sources

Volkswagen to start firings over emissions scandal, say sources

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Volkswagen will start firing people responsible for rigging US emissions tests and shake up management on Friday,

Volkswagen to refit cars affected by emissions scandal

Volkswagen to refit cars affected by emissions scandal

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

Volkswagen announced plans on Tuesday to refit up to 11 million vehicles and overhaul its namesake brand.

New Maruti Swift: More features, better mileage

New Maruti Swift: More features, better mileage

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

Expected to launch by month-end.

Volkswagen boss quits over diesel emissions scandal

Volkswagen boss quits over diesel emissions scandal

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Volkswagen did not name a successor, but said proposals on management appointments would be made to a full board meeting on Friday.

Volkswagen chief faces grilling by board over diesel scandal

Volkswagen chief faces grilling by board over diesel scandal

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

Volkswagen is under huge pressure to act, with its shares down more than a third in value since the crisis broke, and the bad news still coming.

Volkswagen unveils compact sedan Ameo

Volkswagen unveils compact sedan Ameo

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

The sub-4 metre sedan will be available with both petrol and diesel engines.

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.

Landscape Photographer of the Year: Stunning photos across UK

Landscape Photographer of the Year: Stunning photos across UK

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

These incredible photos show some of the spectacular scenes captured by photographers as part of the annual Landscape Photographer of the Year competition. Photographers from across the United Kingdom submitted images from wildlife to stormy waves, as well as cityscapes and 'winter wonderland' style scenes. The overall winner of the 2020 competition, whose photo stands in pride of place on the first page of the book, was Chris Frost, whose early-morning shot of Woolland Woods in Dorset shows a blanket of mist rolling over a bank of white wild garlic.

Government agency scanner on car recalls

Government agency scanner on car recalls

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Nodal body, which will take charge on October 1, to maintain data, will suggest recalls & fines.

Volkswagen Ameo Diesel: First drive review

Volkswagen Ameo Diesel: First drive review

Rediff.com22 Oct 2016

It is definitely the heaviest in its class, which is likely to make in-city commutes a tad troublesome

PHOTOS: Lowly Daredevils celebrate in style after slaying Super Kings

PHOTOS: Lowly Daredevils celebrate in style after slaying Super Kings

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Delhi Daredevils tasted rare success in their Indian Premier League campaign when they defeated two-time champions Chennai Super Kings on Tuesday. So, the win called for celebrations and the party began in right earnest once the players reached the team hotel.

South Korea orders recall of 125,522 Volkswagen vehicles

South Korea orders recall of 125,522 Volkswagen vehicles

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

South Korea is the first country after the US to announce measures.

Cara Delevingne opens up about her sexuality

Cara Delevingne opens up about her sexuality

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

In an interview to Vogue, Cara Delevingne speaks about finding love and coming to terms with her sexuality.

Australian law firm files $72-million class action against Volkswagen

Australian law firm files $72-million class action against Volkswagen

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Law firm Maurice Blackburn will launch a class action lawsuit on Thursday on behalf of Australian owners of scam-tainted Volkswagen AG seeking total damages "well north" of A$100 million ($71.59 million).

Manhunt launched as Paris attack suspect goes on the run

Manhunt launched as Paris attack suspect goes on the run

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

A huge search operation is under way for surviving members of the Islamist group that killed 129 people in Paris on Friday night, and their accomplices.

'Volkswagen used defeat device in India too'

'Volkswagen used defeat device in India too'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

The emission is nine times more than cap; Volkswagen denies the claim.

Soon, Hyundai to drive in next-gen Elantra to India

Soon, Hyundai to drive in next-gen Elantra to India

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

Hyundai Elantra is likely to give it tough to rivals like Renault Fluence and Toyota Corolla.

Germany launches probe into Volkswagen emissions scandal

Germany launches probe into Volkswagen emissions scandal

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

The software could hide the fact that the emission levels of diesel cars were 40 times higher than the level of pollutants allowed in the US.

Why Indians are one-brand car customers

Why Indians are one-brand car customers

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

'More than one brand in a showroom is too risky because customer loyalty in this market is low. Most people don't drive different cars made by the same manufacturer for a lifetime, they experiment.'

Avventura, Cross Polo, Etios Cross: Which one is the best?

Avventura, Cross Polo, Etios Cross: Which one is the best?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Three hatchbacks have been muscled up to offer a more adventurous driving experience.

How good is the new Volkswagen Passat?

How good is the new Volkswagen Passat?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

The Volkswagen Passat comes feature-packed, offers good driveability and practicality in an understated form.

Audi to launch 10 new models in India next year

Audi to launch 10 new models in India next year

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

German luxury car maker Audi plans to launch around 10 new models next year in India as it looks to further consolidate its position in the country.

Netaji deputy, Nehru aide was Soviet spy: British documents

Netaji deputy, Nehru aide was Soviet spy: British documents

Rediff.com25 Oct 2014

A deputy of freedom fighter Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, an 'old friend' of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and a former Indian ambassador, ACN Nambiar, has been described as a Soviet spy.

Volkswagen cars meet Indian emission norms

Volkswagen cars meet Indian emission norms

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

As India is progressing towards Bharat Stage IV (BSIV) emission norms, most cars still run under BSIII standard.

Emission scandal: Volkswagen says sorry to Indian customers

Emission scandal: Volkswagen says sorry to Indian customers

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

'Volkswagen made some big mistakes.'

Volkswagen brand value erodes $10 billion

Volkswagen brand value erodes $10 billion

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

Volkswagen was the third largest automotive brand after Toyota and BMW in a 2015 listing of the world's top auto brands.