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All existing F1 teams on 2010 entry list

All existing F1 teams on 2010 entry list

Rediff.com12 Jun 2009

All 10 existing Formula One teams were included on the 2010 entry list on Friday along with two new US-based operations and one from Spain.

Kubica replaces Alonso at Renault

Kubica replaces Alonso at Renault

Rediff.com7 Oct 2009

Poland's Robert Kubica will replace Spain's double Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso at Renault next season, the team said in a statement on Wednesday. Kubica has driven for the BMW-Sauber team since 2006 while Alonso, one of the 24-year-old's best friends in the paddock, is moving to Ferrari next year.

Renault should sign Kubica, says Alonso

Renault should sign Kubica, says Alonso

Rediff.com1 Oct 2009

Fernando Alonso has backed Robert Kubica to replace him at Renault after the double Formula One world champion joins Ferrari at the end of the season.

Electrifying cars of the future!

Electrifying cars of the future!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

Take a look at these dazzling cars of the future.

De la Rosa to race for Sauber

De la Rosa to race for Sauber

Rediff.com19 Jan 2010

Spaniard Pedro de la Rosa has been named the second driver at the BMW Sauber Formula One team for the 2010 season.

McIlroy embarrassed by 'Sweet Caroline'

McIlroy embarrassed by 'Sweet Caroline'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

Rory McIlroy, the World's No 1 golfer, experienced an awkward moment when he went to watch Ulster take on Connacht in a rugby match on Friday.

Rory McIlroy wins Golf Writers Trophy for second time

Rory McIlroy wins Golf Writers Trophy for second time

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

World No 1 Rory McIlroy has won the Golf Writers Trophy for the second time in three years after an impressive season saw him claim two major championships and play an influential role in Europe's Ryder Cup victory.

A budget Rolls Royce, at Rs 2.5 crore!

A budget Rolls Royce, at Rs 2.5 crore!

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

British car maker Rolls Royce unveiled the super luxury saloon, Ghost, in Mumbai on Friday. The magnificent automobile is smaller, but more dynamic, than the previous models, and comes at a price tag of Rs 2.5 crore (Rs 25 million). The Ghost is also the most technologically advanced offering from Rolls Royce, which is now part of German auto major BMW.

Now, intelligent car doors!

Now, intelligent car doors!

Rediff.com4 Apr 2009

Imagine you opening your car door suddenly into the path of an oncoming motorcyclist; but the door clams up and a potential mishap is averted.

Honda recalls 1.9 lakh cars in India

Honda recalls 1.9 lakh cars in India

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

Millions of vehicles have been recalled across the globe due to defective safety airbag manufactured by Japan's Takata Corp.

Formula One teams face protests

Formula One teams face protests

Rediff.com26 Mar 2009

The Brawn GP, Toyota and Williams Formula One teams face an attempt to bar them from the Australian Grand Prix Thursday in a controversy that threatens to sour Sunday's season-opening race. The governing International Automobile Federation (FIA) said Red Bull, Renault and Ferrari have lodged protests on grounds the rivals' cars did not comply with technical regulations.

Chennai floods to impact margins by 100-120 bps in Q3: Mphasis

Chennai floods to impact margins by 100-120 bps in Q3: Mphasis

Rediff.com20 Dec 2015

The unprecedented rainfall in Chennai during the first week of December and the resultant flooding had impacted the business operations of companies operating in Chennai

Can India's frugal engineering help international bikes?

Can India's frugal engineering help international bikes?

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

Can the Bajaj-Triumph tie up overtake the beloved Royal Enfield?

Maruti to hike prices across models by up to Rs 20,000 from Jan

Maruti to hike prices across models by up to Rs 20,000 from Jan

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Maruti Suzuki India to hike prices of its vehicles across models by up to Rs 20,000 from January to offset rising costs.

F1 plunged into chaos

F1 plunged into chaos

Rediff.com19 Jun 2009

Formula One plunged into its biggest crisis in 60 years on Friday with eight of the 10 teams announcing plans to set up their own championship.

Maruti, Hyundai, Honda may hike car price

Maruti, Hyundai, Honda may hike car price

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

Popular new models like Maruti Ciaz and Hyundai Elite i20 are reported to get dearer in a few days time.

Cops recover Dinakaran's bank accounts with 'huge' transactions

Cops recover Dinakaran's bank accounts with 'huge' transactions

Rediff.com30 Apr 2017

Dinakaran's chartered accountant will be called by the crime branch for questioning in the matter.

Kapur opens with 69 in Munich, Jeev lags

Kapur opens with 69 in Munich, Jeev lags

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

Shiv Kapur battled his way through the second nine and returned with a card of three-under 69 in good scoring conditions at the BMW International Open, while his colleague Jeev Milkha Singh, struggled to a 73 that had four bogeys and three birdies.

Mercedes to hike vehicle prices by up to 2% from January

Mercedes to hike vehicle prices by up to 2% from January

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Mercedes-Benz India will increase prices of its vehicles across all models by up to 2 per cent from January 1, 2016, to offset rising input cost.

Can the best automobile drink diesel?

Can the best automobile drink diesel?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2009

At Rs 81.2 lakh, the BMW 730Ld is the most sensible 7 Series around. Pity most of them will form part of expensive hotel and travel fleets than that of personal collections.

In one word, Volvo S90 is brilliant!

In one word, Volvo S90 is brilliant!

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

When launched later this year, the Volvo will lock horns with the BMW 5-series, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Jaguar XF and the Audi A6

Prakash, Bopanna advance

Prakash, Bopanna advance

Rediff.com6 May 2009

US-based Prakash Amritraj downed Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov 7-6(3), 6-1 to sail into the singles second round of the Israel Open, while Rohan Bopanna and his American partner Travis Parrott beat Nicolas Almagro (Spain) and Sebastian Prieto (Argentina) 6-4, 5-7, 10-8 to move into the doubles second round at the BMW Open in Munchen, Germany.

Olympic champion Bolt hurt in Jamaican car crash

Olympic champion Bolt hurt in Jamaican car crash

Rediff.com30 Apr 2009

World record sprinter Usain Bolt of Jamaica suffered minor injuries on Wednesday when he crashed his BMW sports car on the outskirts of his Caribbean homeland's capital, authorities said. Bolt, 22, lost control of the high-powered vehicle and plowed into a ditch on Wednesday afternoon, police said.

Hamilton keeps McLaren on top in Hungary practice

Hamilton keeps McLaren on top in Hungary practice

Rediff.com25 Jul 2009

Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton kept McLaren on top for a third straight practice session at the Hungarian Grand Prix Saturday.

KERS raises safety fears for drivers

KERS raises safety fears for drivers

Rediff.com27 Mar 2009

The introduction of the new energy recovery system KERS to Formula One this season has raised fears of a possible safety risk to drivers.

Now, buy Jaguar, Land Rover in India!

Now, buy Jaguar, Land Rover in India!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

Now you can buy Jaguars and Land Rovers from dedicated showrooms in India. Indian owned or not, they represent some of the best sports cars and sports utility vehicles.

Get chips used in sting op: Court to NDTV

Get chips used in sting op: Court to NDTV

Rediff.com14 Oct 2008

A three-judge bench of Justices B N Aggrawal, G S Singhvi and Aftab Alam passed the direction after senior counsel Altaf Ahmed appearing for Anand submitted that the alleged tapes showing the sting operation were doctored and edited to implicate him and Khan.

Tanishq is expanding to Bharat

Tanishq is expanding to Bharat

Rediff.com5 Jan 2019

'We are opening stores in towns that are unheard of where the attachment to jewellery is strong and accompanied by the Tata brand pull.'

Weak Rupee may make imported cars costlier

Weak Rupee may make imported cars costlier

Rediff.com19 Sep 2008

The rupee's slide against the dollar and euro has put pressure on international automobile companies as compressed margins may force them to revisit prices of imported models in the next few months.

'Toro Rosso's win was no fluke'

'Toro Rosso's win was no fluke'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2008

Toro Rosso's stunning Italian Grand Prix victory was no fluke, former Minardi team owner Paul Stoddart said on Wednesday. Stoddart, who watched Sunday's race on television in Britain, was delighted for the Italy-based team that he saved from collapse in 2001 before selling out.

Massa wins European Grand Prix

Massa wins European Grand Prix

Rediff.com24 Aug 2008

The Ferrari driver finished ahead of F1 championship leader Lewis Hamilton and BMW Sauber's Robert Kubica in that order in Sunday's race in Valencia.

Formula One cars to get heavier in 2010

Formula One cars to get heavier in 2010

Rediff.com1 May 2009

Formula One's governing body has moved to prevent the sport becoming a 'jockeys' championship' by increasing the minimum weight of cars by 15kg from next year. Taller drivers such as BMW-Sauber's Robert Kubica have been at a disadvantage this season because of the introduction of the new KERS system that provides a power boost at the push of a button.

Phew! IT companies return to hire at B-schools

Phew! IT companies return to hire at B-schools

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

After last year's lull, number of offers jump by 15%.

Flex-engine motorcycles to hit Indian markets soon: Nitin Gadkari

Flex-engine motorcycles to hit Indian markets soon: Nitin Gadkari

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

A flex-fuel or dual fuel vehicle is capable of operating on both petrol and ethanol

Kubica to use KERS system in Bahrain

Kubica to use KERS system in Bahrain

Rediff.com24 Apr 2009

Poland's Robert Kubica, still without a point after three races, hopes to boost his chances in Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix by racing for the first time with the new KERS energy recovery system.

Hamilton, Kovalainen lose five places

Hamilton, Kovalainen lose five places

Rediff.com22 Mar 2008

Heikki Kovalainen and Lewis Hamilton will start the Malaysian GP eighth and ninth after collecting five place penalties.

Croatian tennis player Cilic fails drug test?

Croatian tennis player Cilic fails drug test?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2013

World No 15 Marin Cilic is under the radar of the International Tennis Federation for failing a drug test during the BMW Open in Munich in April, it has been reported.

All you need to know about Augusta Masters champion Danny Willett

All you need to know about Augusta Masters champion Danny Willett

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Danny Willett won the 80th Masters by three strokes on Sunday to become the first English winner at Augusta National Golf Club since 1996. Here are a few interesting little known facts about the rising golf star...

Hamilton takes pole in Canadian GP

Hamilton takes pole in Canadian GP

Rediff.com8 Jun 2008

World championship leader Lewis Hamilton took pole position for Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix after pipping BMW-Sauber's Robert Kubica with the last lap of qualifying on Saturday.

Hamilton on pole for Chinese Grand Prix

Hamilton on pole for Chinese Grand Prix

Rediff.com18 Oct 2008

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton gave his Formula One title hopes a huge boost when he took pole position for the Chinese Grand Prix on Saturday with his main rival Felipe Massa of Ferrari qualifying third.