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No talks with Fiat over tech sharing: Tata

No talks with Fiat over tech sharing: Tata

Rediff.com4 Feb 2008

"Tata Motors, which is engaged in focused and detailed negotiations with Ford on the Jaguar Land Rover business, clarifies that the company has had no discussions with Fiat on deployment of technologies developed by Jaguar and Land Rover," the Mumbai-based company said in a statement.

5 exciting cars launches in August

5 exciting cars launches in August

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

Fiat, Maruti, and Tata are all set to drive in their best vehicles.

Revealed! Renault to launch another SUV smaller than Duster

Revealed! Renault to launch another SUV smaller than Duster

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

The Stepway will have raised ground clearance, body cladding to add that rugged look and roofrails too.

Jaguar Land Rover CEO Geoff Polites dies

Jaguar Land Rover CEO Geoff Polites dies

Rediff.com21 Apr 2008

Geoff Polites, CEO of Jaguar Land Rover who is credited with successfully turning around the company and steering it through its $2.3 billion sale to Tata Motors, has died.Polites, 60, breathed his last in Melbourne after battling serious illness for two years. Ford Australia president Bill Osborne said Polites had battled ill health for the past two years but remained determined to return the Ford-owned Jaguar and Land Rover brands to profitability.

Tatas bag Jaguar, Land Rover for $2.3 bn

Tatas bag Jaguar, Land Rover for $2.3 bn

Rediff.com26 Mar 2008

Tata Motors has acquired Ford's British marquees Jaguar and Land Rover for $2.30 billion in an all cash deal, sealing a deal that it pursued for nine months. Under the deal, Tata would continue to source engine from Ford, which would be paying about $600 million toward the pension liabilities of Jaguar-Land Rover employees.

Hyundai receives over 10,000 pre-bookings for Creta

Hyundai receives over 10,000 pre-bookings for Creta

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

The SUV will herald a new chapter in Hyundai's success story.

Why Dutee Chand wants to sell her BMW

Why Dutee Chand wants to sell her BMW

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

'Today, I don't have any cash!'

Chennai to be NEG Micon's global hub

Chennai to be NEG Micon's global hub

Rediff.com26 Jun 2003

How carmakers are planning a revival for the sector

How carmakers are planning a revival for the sector

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

Market leaders saw good traction for new cars, including the electric ones.

IMAGES: DC Design gives EcoSport a swanky look

IMAGES: DC Design gives EcoSport a swanky look

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

DC Design has just revealed their take on the hugely popular Ford EcoSport. The studio has modified the exteriors and interiors of the compact crossover thoroughly.

Tata may race Jaguar back to Le Mans

Tata may race Jaguar back to Le Mans

Rediff.com26 Jul 2008

More than a decade after the iconic race car brand Jaguar was forced to pull out from the gruelling 24-hour Le Mans race, the new owner, the Rs 16,400-crore Tata Motors, is considering a plan to put the brand back on the racing track.

What the future holds for the economy

What the future holds for the economy

Rediff.com22 May 2020

Will people buy as many cars as before if more office-goers are working from home? How much existing office space in commercial buildings will become surplus, and what will that mean for the construction industry, asks T N Ninan.

Nissan, Renault, GM have a superb plan to revive sales in India

Nissan, Renault, GM have a superb plan to revive sales in India

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

Nissan and Renault say they will compete with new models, especially small cars, and by growing their dealer network.

Jaguar deal in a few days

Jaguar deal in a few days

Rediff.com25 Mar 2008

Tata Motors is expected to sign the agreement to buy the two Ford-owned luxury marques, Jaguar and Land Rover in the next few days. Tatas are expected to pay $3 billion for the coveted brands. According to sources, Tata Motors, India's largest auto making company, has agreed to most of the clauses put forward by Ford and Unite (workers union of the two brands), including the condition that Tata Motors will not shift the manufacturing facilities of the two brands.

Volvo to start Indian operations by year-end

Volvo to start Indian operations by year-end

Rediff.com6 Feb 2008

Volvo will hold discussions with its parent company to start assembly operations in India by the end of this year.

Jaguar bosses relaxed about Tata takeover

Jaguar bosses relaxed about Tata takeover

Rediff.com28 Jan 2008

The management of luxury carmaker Jaguar is 'entirely relaxed' about the prospects of Indian conglomerate Tata Group taking over the brand along with Land Rover. Earlier, this month, Ford had named Tata Motors, which is part of the Tata Group, as the preferred bidder for its British marquees -- Jaguar and Land Rover, but a final decision for the sale is yet to be taken.

Coach's selection unprofessional: Dungarpur

Coach's selection unprofessional: Dungarpur

Rediff.com12 Jun 2007

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India president Raj Singh Dungarpur termed the Board's handling of the coach's selection as "unprofessional".

15 movies that inspire entrepreneurship

15 movies that inspire entrepreneurship

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

Failure, rejection, disappointment -- these films have answers to all your problems.

Maruti, Hyundai sales up in May as new govt brings hope

Maruti, Hyundai sales up in May as new govt brings hope

Rediff.com2 Jun 2014

The phenomenal success of Xcent, Grand and Santa Fe increased volumes creating positive momentum

Hyundai to focus more on domestic market

Hyundai to focus more on domestic market

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

Facing capacity constraint, firm is yet to take a call on setting up a new manufacturing unit in India.

How Modi made Gujarat flourish with funds from Delhi

How Modi made Gujarat flourish with funds from Delhi

Rediff.com15 May 2014

The author tries to separate the hyperbole from reality in the Gujarat model.

Will Harley-Davidson be back on Indian roads?

Will Harley-Davidson be back on Indian roads?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

For Hero MotoCorp, India's largest two-wheeler company, it's a calculated gambit to revive Harley-Davidson whose ride in India has been anything but easy since it got here.When automotive firms embark on alliances, it's a roll of the dice on how such marriages will play out.

Emburey not interested in India job

Emburey not interested in India job

Rediff.com13 Jun 2007

The former England off-spinner said he is not interested in becoming India coach despite being interviewed for the job last week.

Kejriwal takes aim at Modi's economic model

Kejriwal takes aim at Modi's economic model

Rediff.com8 Mar 2014

Gujarat CM had denied an audience with AAP chief.

PM congratulates Abhijit; Rahul says he helped conceptualise 'Nyay'

PM congratulates Abhijit; Rahul says he helped conceptualise 'Nyay'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

Rahul Gandhi said he had helped the party conceptualise its 'Nyay' scheme to help remonetise the economy.

How Tesla became America's darling

How Tesla became America's darling

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

Tesla's Model 3 sedan, scheduled to roll out later this year, will be critical to founder Elon Musk's ambitions to transform his company from a niche car-maker into a mass-market manufacturer.

Mahindra Scorpio beats Duster, EcoSport to become best selling SUV

Mahindra Scorpio beats Duster, EcoSport to become best selling SUV

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

Elections and festival time in north India helped the Indian auto firm to pip its foreign competitors.

M&M succession plan: Change of role for Anand Mahindra

M&M succession plan: Change of role for Anand Mahindra

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

Mahindra will serve as a mentor and sounding board for the managing director on issues to be presented to the board, especially in the areas of strategic planning, risk mitigation and external interface. In addition, he will be available to provide feedback and counsel to the managing director on key issues facing the enterprise.

Nissan, Honda, Maruti record bumper sales ahead of Diwali

Nissan, Honda, Maruti record bumper sales ahead of Diwali

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

During September, Maruti said it dispatched 1,375 units of the soon-to-be-launched sedan Ciaz.

Kavanaugh clears crucial test vote in Senate; Trump 'very proud'

Kavanaugh clears crucial test vote in Senate; Trump 'very proud'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

The bitterly divided Senate voted 51-49 to end the debate on nomination of Kavanaugh, 53, who has been nominated by Trump on the nine-member bench of the Supreme Court.

BCCI to meet on coach issue in Delhi on Tuesday

BCCI to meet on coach issue in Delhi on Tuesday

Rediff.com11 Jun 2007

The Board's Working Committee meeting in Delhi will consider the situation arising out of Ford's rejection.

5 best SUVs you can buy under Rs 10 lakh

5 best SUVs you can buy under Rs 10 lakh

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

The hottest cars in the most popular segment.

Jaguar, Land Rover sale by year-end

Jaguar, Land Rover sale by year-end

Rediff.com29 Aug 2007

Ford Motor Co on Wednesday said it expects the sale of its two European marques Jaguar and Land Rover, in which India's Tata Motors has evinced interest, to be through either by this year-end or early next year.

Microsoft succession speculation focuses on internal candidates

Microsoft succession speculation focuses on internal candidates

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

A source close to the company said no appointment was likely until the last week of January or in February.

Hyderabad man in race for Microsoft's top job

Hyderabad man in race for Microsoft's top job

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

In August, Steve Ballmer said he would retire within 12 months.

NRIs' return to India puts auto R&D in top gear

NRIs' return to India puts auto R&D in top gear

Rediff.com10 May 2007

As part of Ford Motor Company's crack research and development team, he helped the US car maker launch its popular hybrid car Excape.

Oscars 2019: Charlize Theron looks wow on the red carpet

Oscars 2019: Charlize Theron looks wow on the red carpet

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

Hollywood dresses up for the biggest night of the year!

Hyundai's, Mahindra's hot SUVs that will rival EcoSport

Hyundai's, Mahindra's hot SUVs that will rival EcoSport

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

Compact SUVs have caught fancy of Indian buyers as they have all features of a full-fledged SUV - higher ground clearance, spacious, and high seats.

Emburey joins race for coach's job

Emburey joins race for coach's job

Rediff.com5 Jun 2007

BCCI has invited the former England bowler for discussions in Chennai on June 9.

Why car recalls are not a bad thing

Why car recalls are not a bad thing

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

The manufacturer bears cost of replacement and it helps to establish trust with the customer.