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Sponsors hail Sharapova's reduced ban

Sponsors hail Sharapova's reduced ban

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

Maria Sharapova's reduced suspension for a doping violation is set to provide a healthy boost to her bank balance with corporate sponsors reaffirming their commitment to the Russian player. The 29-year-old can return to the court next April after the Court of Arbitration for Sport reduced her two-year ban by nine months on Tuesday. Sharapova's stunning admission in March that she had tested positive for meldonium at the Australian Open, and her subsequent ban by the International Tennis Federation, saw a number of sponsors distance themselves from her.

Tatra trucks set to hit highways

Tatra trucks set to hit highways

Rediff.com3 May 2004

Tatra Trucks India will soon foray into on road applications by launching a heavy truck in India at its plant at Hosur in Tamil Nadu.

Toyota Yaris puts premium on safety with 7 airbags

Toyota Yaris puts premium on safety with 7 airbags

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

The new Toyota Yaris will surely instil confidence among its users when it comes to performance and safety, says P Tharyan.

Audi A6 is here @ Rs 42.5 lakh!

Audi A6 is here @ Rs 42.5 lakh!

Rediff.com26 Apr 2005

The A6 will be imported via the Completely Built Unit (CBU) route from Germany and would be priced at Rs 42.5 lakh (ex-showroom, Mumbai), according to Michael Weber, Country Manager, India, Audi.

Lamborghini rolls out new Huracan Spyder at Rs 3.89 crore

Lamborghini rolls out new Huracan Spyder at Rs 3.89 crore

Rediff.com5 May 2016

The new Huracan Spyder combines performance of the Huracan Coupe paired with the emotional facet of open air driving.

Skoda to launch 'Superb' in March

Skoda to launch 'Superb' in March

Rediff.com14 Jan 2004

Volkswagen group company Skoda Auto India said on Wednesday that it would launch luxury car 'Superb' and premium sedan 'Laurin & Klement' in March and 'Fabia' would follow suit soon.

The odd, crazy world we live in!

The odd, crazy world we live in!

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

This week's collection of unbelievably unusual images that show it's an odd, crazy world we live in.

VW scandal fuels investor fears about environment

VW scandal fuels investor fears about environment

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

Volkswagen's emissions scandal is fueling investor fears about the environment.

Gold rises on dovish Fed minutes, set for weekly gain

Gold rises on dovish Fed minutes, set for weekly gain

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

Gold is up 0.8 per cent for the week, after hitting a near-two-week high earlier in the week.

Festive demand puts car sales in top gear, volumes grow 23%

Festive demand puts car sales in top gear, volumes grow 23%

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

Car sales are likely to grow further in November.

Good Newwz Review

Good Newwz Review

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Beset by a Princess Syndrome in the past, Kareena Kapoor reigns over this pandemonium like a stately queen, feels Sreehari Nair.

7 Indian firms among world's biggest, Rajesh Exports beats ONGC

7 Indian firms among world's biggest, Rajesh Exports beats ONGC

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

Indian Oil Corp is ranked highest at 161st in the Fortune 500 list.

Skoda rolls out Superb in India

Skoda rolls out Superb in India

Rediff.com24 Jun 2004

Volkswagen group company Skoda Auto India on Thursday launched luxury sedan Superb and said it aimed to break even in 2005 by selling 10,000 cars and launch new models on four product lines till 2008.

Skoda India sees 2003 sales nearly doubling

Skoda India sees 2003 sales nearly doubling

Rediff.com24 Feb 2003

The Indian unit of Czech carmaker Skoda Auto said on Monday it expected its sales in 2003 to nearly double from a year ago helped by three model launches and a four to six per cent growth of the premium car segment.

Humble Ambassador to become the 'Rolex of cars'

Humble Ambassador to become the 'Rolex of cars'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

'This is purely a brand sale. It includes the Ambassador with its variants. Peugeot is likely to relaunch the brand with multiple variants.'

But for new launches, car sales stay muted

But for new launches, car sales stay muted

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Auto loan costs remain stubbornly high.

Tavera recall: GM India asks owners to get vehicles fixed

Tavera recall: GM India asks owners to get vehicles fixed

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

GM India said it has already sent individual letters.

How downturn helped Bajaj quell Chakan strike

How downturn helped Bajaj quell Chakan strike

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

Striking workers lacked support in the Pimpri-Chinchwad-Chakan belt.

Hero sole resistance as Japanese cos rule one-third of 2-wheeler market

Hero sole resistance as Japanese cos rule one-third of 2-wheeler market

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

Honda has grown from 15% in FY12 to 27% now; Yamaha has doubled share to 5% in five years.

Can a dead brand like Bajaj Chetak live again?

Can a dead brand like Bajaj Chetak live again?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

Bajaj Auto, said the company might re-enter the scooter market and if and when it does, the iconic Chetak might be revived.

Finally, some good news for small car buyers!

Finally, some good news for small car buyers!

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

The models from Hyundai and Maruti, which might go on sale in October 2018 and February 2019, respectively, are set to revive a segment that had lost sheen to the compact SUV segment, lately

Tata Elxsi wins deal for self-driving car software

Tata Elxsi wins deal for self-driving car software

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

While Tata Elxsi will steer clear of building hardware sensors used in autonomous driving, the company is also working with large Tier-1 suppliers to co-develop sensors that will be work with its underlying software.

Why the Nano is a killer car

Why the Nano is a killer car

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

Success mantra of India's automakers

Success mantra of India's automakers

Rediff.com22 May 2017

Reliance on a single model begins at about 40% and goes up to 80 % in case of some companies

Powerful variants of Baleno, Bolt soon

Powerful variants of Baleno, Bolt soon

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

The Baleno is a runaway hit for Maruti Suzuki with delivery wait extending to six months.

5 cars from Paris Motor show that can soon launch in India

5 cars from Paris Motor show that can soon launch in India

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

Will Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara see a second innings in India?

Why India will do nothing about killer 'diesel'

Why India will do nothing about killer 'diesel'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Every time we pointed out the overwhelming evidence of diesel's toxicity, we were brushed aside.

A day after coup, Thai army detains former PM

A day after coup, Thai army detains former PM

Rediff.com23 May 2014

Thailand's former premier Yingluck Shinawatra and some members of her powerful business family were detained on Friday as the military junta tightened its grip on power a day after staging a bloodless coup.

Why diesel cars still make sense

Why diesel cars still make sense

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

The price differential between diesel and petrol has narrowed. But there are still enough reasons to opt for the diesel variant.

Much Ado About Ratings

Much Ado About Ratings

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

'The history of Moody's India ratings tells its own story,' points out T N Ninan.

More new jobs, pay hike coming your way

More new jobs, pay hike coming your way

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

While money is among the key reasons why employees move to a new company, a strong company culture can also attract employees.

Tata Motors closes gap with Reliance Industries on revenue

Tata Motors closes gap with Reliance Industries on revenue

Rediff.com28 May 2015

RIL is also more profitable than Tata Motors.

Maruti to export made-in-India car to Japan

Maruti to export made-in-India car to Japan

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Maruti's exports are limited and mainly to countries in Africa and Latin America.

Suzuki patriarch steps down from CEO post as mileage test storm grows

Suzuki patriarch steps down from CEO post as mileage test storm grows

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Suzuki patriarch steps down from CEO post as mileage test storm grows.

E-toll collection on highways hits the fast lane

E-toll collection on highways hits the fast lane

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

The project, anchored by National Highways Authority of India in partnership with National Payments Corporation of India, is gaining momentum, with big banks such as ICICI and non-bank entities like Paytm have also entered the arena.

Why car recalls are spiking in India

Why car recalls are spiking in India

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

One can see the scale of recalls going up as the market expands.

Honda, Hyundai put compact sedans in top gear

Honda, Hyundai put compact sedans in top gear

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

New campaigns rev up their marketing pitch, while new challengers such as Tata Motors with the Zest promise to put up a spirited fight

Football Extras: New-look Germany draw with Serbia

Football Extras: New-look Germany draw with Serbia

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Sebi will soon be selling 47 luxury cars, SUVs. Interested in buying?

Sebi will soon be selling 47 luxury cars, SUVs. Interested in buying?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

The success of the auction may not be more than a little step in Pearls Agrotech Corp's recovery process of over a Rs 49,100 crore plus interest