'Water shortage is a very, very serious situation'

It has been argued that the next world war will be fought not over oil, but over water. In India, water riots have broken out in Madhya Pradesh this year and people have lost lives fighting......

Why premium car dealers are seeing an unprecedented churn

Higher costs of car inventories, missing sales targets and manufacturer expectations, and soaring rentals, are eating into dealers' margins. Photographs: Courtesy lexusindia.co.in Premium car......

Triumph Motorcycle might rethink India strategy

With 15% customs duty hike on locally assembled vehicles, it is cheaper to import from Thailand, says India MD Triumph Motorcycle might rethink its strategy of assembling two-wheelers in......

Did cheap car tag, cars on fire ruin Nano's image?

'Nano is like an open canvas for us. We have the option of positioning it on the lines of the (Volkswagen) Beetle or the (BMW) Mini.' Besides the Nano, among the most noted car brands Tata Motors......

Prabhu's freight corridors dream hinges on GST

FMCG, automobile industries say if GST regime kicks in, rail hubs can take Make in India to a new high.   As Railway Budget 2016 promised focus on freight corridors and Railway Board Chairman......

Ferrari blame Mosley for F1 exodus

Ferrari have compared the disappearance of leading manufacturers from Formula One to an Agatha Christie murder mystery, with the finger of guilt pointed at former FIA president Max Mosley. Toyota......

BMW to leave F1 at end of '09

BMW confirmed it would leave Formula One racing at the end of 2009 for image reasons as the maker of sporty luxury cars wants to focus on sustainability and the environment. "We are of the opinion......

Green and Singh share Irish Open lead

India's Jeev Milka Singh and Australian Richard Green shared the lead after the opening day of the Irish Open at Adare Manor on Thursday. Green, aiming for a place in next month's U.S. Open,......

'Can Schumacher come back?'

Formula One is in shock.Michael Schumacher's retirement decision has resulted in heartbreak across the globe, and rediff readers too felt let down by the legend's decision. Tributes to the great......

Mixed luck for Armaan Ebrahim

It turned out to be a day of mixed luck for India's Armaan Ebrahim in the Formula BMW Asia Series as a mistake on the chicane forced him to retire in the first race, but he managed tofinish fourth......