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F1 qualifying: Rosberg on pole in China, Riccardio surprise 2nd

F1 qualifying: Rosberg on pole in China, Riccardio surprise 2nd

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

Formula One championship leader Nico Rosberg stormed to pole position for the Chinese Grand Prix in a mixed Saturday qualifying session for Mercedes, with world champion Lewis Hamilton left at the back of the grid after engine trouble prevented him setting a time.

Fiat Avventura: The most desirable crossover in India

Fiat Avventura: The most desirable crossover in India

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

The car is priced between Rs 711,000 and 987,000.

Will the new Skoda Yeti have buyers in India?

Will the new Skoda Yeti have buyers in India?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

Skoda has made extensive changes to the styling of the Yeti.

Why Amit Sadh couldn't keep his hands off this beauty

Why Amit Sadh couldn't keep his hands off this beauty

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

The Tiger XCx model is priced at Rs 13,76,000.

Suzuki Gixxer SF hits the bull's eye

Suzuki Gixxer SF hits the bull's eye

Rediff.com12 May 2015

Not only has the additional fairing made the Suzuki Gixxer SF more appealing to the eye, it is also more aerodynamic that helps one clock higher top speed, says Indian motoring website MotorBeam.com.

BMW X3 M Sport: The most dynamically sound SUV in its class

BMW X3 M Sport: The most dynamically sound SUV in its class

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

For everyday use, the lower, 20d variant does fairly well, is a lot more efficient, and costs nearly Rs 10 lakh less!

F1 pitlane tales: Hamilton's pole stunner 'a punch in the stomach'

F1 pitlane tales: Hamilton's pole stunner 'a punch in the stomach'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

World champion Hamilton stormed to pole with a record lap of one minute 21.164 seconds at Albert Park, with a gap of more than six-tenths of a second to the second placed Ferrari of Kimi Raikkonen.

5 things you must know about the new Pulsars

5 things you must know about the new Pulsars

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Let's check out the exciting new features of the new Bajaj Pulsar AS 200 and AS 150.

Falling in love with the Triumph Bonneville T100

Falling in love with the Triumph Bonneville T100

Rediff.com20 May 2017

The bike is extremely thrilling right from scratch and I couldn't help falling in love with its distinct character, says Aakash Paul.

Di Resta in P12 at Suzuka qualifying, Sutil 17

Di Resta in P12 at Suzuka qualifying, Sutil 17

Rediff.com12 Oct 2013

Sahara Force India had mixed results in the qualifying for Japanese Grand Prix as Paul Di Resta qualified in 12th place while Adrian Sutil secured P17 but was pushed back to 20th on the grid following a grid-penalty.

Alonso and Button demoted to back of grid

Alonso and Button demoted to back of grid

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

McLaren drivers Fernando Alonso and Jenson Button will start last in Sunday's Belgian Formula One Grand Prix after being hit with heavy grid penalties for changes to their Honda power units.

Apache RTR 200 4V and 2016 Victor: TVS's double dhamaka

Apache RTR 200 4V and 2016 Victor: TVS's double dhamaka

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

TVS Motor on Wednesday launched its highest capacity motorcycle yet in the form of the Apache RTR 200 4V, and revived an old and popular model name with the launch of the 2016 Victor.

'Super Max' Verstappen caps birthday weekend with Malaysia win

'Super Max' Verstappen caps birthday weekend with Malaysia win

Rediff.com1 Oct 2017

Max Verstappen gave himself a perfect 20th birthday present by winning the last Malaysian Grand Prix on Sunday, while Lewis Hamilton stretched his Formula One world championship lead to 34 points.

Hamilton wins at home after Rosberg retires

Hamilton wins at home after Rosberg retires

Rediff.com6 Jul 2014

Lewis Hamilton won his home British Grand Prix on Sunday and slashed Mercedes team mate Nico Rosberg's Formula One lead to four points after the German retired for the first time this season.

Branding Nano as the cheapest car was a big mistake, says Tata

Branding Nano as the cheapest car was a big mistake, says Tata

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

'The launch of the vehicle was successful beyond expectation'.

What is ASC? It prevents bikes from skidding

What is ASC? It prevents bikes from skidding

Rediff.com25 Dec 2014

The Kawasaki Z250 gets ABS and ASC for Model Year 2015 and here's what it means!

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.

What's the reason behind Ferrari's lack of pace?

What's the reason behind Ferrari's lack of pace?

Rediff.com2 May 2016

Ferrari are still waiting to take the fight to Formula One champions Mercedes after a Russian Grand Prix that left even their dominant rivals surprised by the gap in performance.

F1 GP: Hamilton breaks record as he takes pole in Australia

F1 GP: Hamilton breaks record as he takes pole in Australia

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

Hamilton's flying lap of one minute 22.188 seconds set a new record at Albert Park but was only 0.268 seconds in front of German Vettel, offering the tantalising prospect of a competitive championship after three years of domination by the Silver Arrows.

Hamilton beats rain to break Schumacher's pole record

Hamilton beats rain to break Schumacher's pole record

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

Triple world champion Lewis Hamilton took a record 69th Formula One pole position with a wet weather masterclass at the Italian Grand Prix.

With the latest facelift, Chevrolet Cruze is a better package

With the latest facelift, Chevrolet Cruze is a better package

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

The next generation Chevrolet Cruze will be launched in India this year or maybe in early 2018, but as a stop gap measure, Chevrolet has given the Cruze a minor cosmetic facelift and automobile website MotorBeam.com spends some time with this diesel rocket to find out more.

Mahindra Scorpio Vs Honda BR-V: Which is the better SUV?

Mahindra Scorpio Vs Honda BR-V: Which is the better SUV?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

The urban, more sophisticated buyer will favour the BR-V over the Scorpio

So who is the Skoda Kodiaq for?

So who is the Skoda Kodiaq for?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

Skoda's Kodiaq is the newest kid on the block and promises to give the aforesaid SUVs a run for their money. Will it? Indian automobile website MotorBeam.com finds out.

Lodgy can be Renault's next best selling model

Lodgy can be Renault's next best selling model

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

In terms of ride quality, the Lodgy is just brilliant.

MINI Cooper JCW Pro Edition hits a ton in just 6.5 seconds

MINI Cooper JCW Pro Edition hits a ton in just 6.5 seconds

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

The BMW-owned brand launched the Cooper S JCW Pro Edition last year and we at MotorBeam have finally managed to get our hands on one. So what is this JCW Pro Edition all about?

F1: Williams confident they can move up the grid in 2014

F1: Williams confident they can move up the grid in 2014

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

Williams provided a first glimpse of their new Formula One car with a confident prediction that it would be good enough to move the former champions back up the grid after a dire 2013 campaign.

F1 testing: Rosberg fastest but expects more from Mercedes

F1 testing: Rosberg fastest but expects more from Mercedes

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

Rosberg and triple world champion Lewis Hamilton shared testing duties on Tuesday, with the Briton taking over in the afternoon for a race simulation. Together, they did 169 laps without a hitch

Can the new Yamaha Fazer take on Suzuki Gixxer?

Can the new Yamaha Fazer take on Suzuki Gixxer?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

The Fazer V2 is designed to rival the Honda CB Trigger, TVS Apache 160 and the recently launched Suzuki Gixxer, says Faisal Ali Khan.

Rosberg wins as Mercedes clinch F1 constructors' title

Rosberg wins as Mercedes clinch F1 constructors' title

Rediff.com9 Oct 2016

Nico Rosberg eased to victory at the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday with a drive that handed Mercedes their third straight constructors championship and extended the German's lead in his pursuit of a maiden Formula One title.

Hyundai Creta is an unmistakable urban SUV

Hyundai Creta is an unmistakable urban SUV

Rediff.com24 May 2017

The Creta is more sure-footed than previous cars from the Korean firm. Ride quality is good, there is no bouncy feel and the pothole ridden Mumbai roads aren't as bad in the Creta as they are in other cars.

Make in India, BMW's mantra to cut cost & grab marketshare

Make in India, BMW's mantra to cut cost & grab marketshare

Rediff.com1 May 2018

'Localisation saves a lot of time and cost for them. Keeping an eye on a long-term market, this is the best way these car-makers can build momentum for their brands.'

Review: Bajaj Avenger Street 150

Review: Bajaj Avenger Street 150

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

Bajaj Avenger Street 150

This Kawasaki Ninja is a good all-rounder...

This Kawasaki Ninja is a good all-rounder...

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

But you do need to consider that there are bikes now which, at lower price points, offer more specialised experiences, says Benjamin Gracias

Will Hamilton fight the odds to retain F1 title?

Will Hamilton fight the odds to retain F1 title?

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

Fresh from his 50th Formula One win, triple world champion Lewis Hamilton remains convinced anything is possible in the title race even if he could lose his crown as early as Sunday.

Go Digital for car insurance renewal

Go Digital for car insurance renewal

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

Two types of deductibles are associated with auto insurance -- compulsory and voluntary.

Skoda launches new Rapid at Rs 7.22 lakh

Skoda launches new Rapid at Rs 7.22 lakh

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

The highlight of the Rapid facelift comes in the form of a new 1.5-litre four-cylinder diesel engine.

20% of Merc sales hit by diesel ban

20% of Merc sales hit by diesel ban

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

As many as 11 Mercedes models are impacted by the ban.

Why Red Bull could pull out of F1 after 2015

Why Red Bull could pull out of F1 after 2015

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Red Bull are among a number of team frustrated by their inability to keep up with Mercedes, who dominated Formula One last year and cruised to an easy victory in Sunday's season-opening Australian Grand Prix

Figo Sports is aimed squarely at value buyers

Figo Sports is aimed squarely at value buyers

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

The American automaker Ford has decided to bring back the S badge that we saw on the older Fiesta and now the Sports Edition of the Figo and Figo Aspire have been launched in India. The experts at MotorBeam had a go in the Figo Sports diesel to check out what more it offers over the regular Figo.

Polaris Slingshot: Part car, part motorcycle, all excitement

Polaris Slingshot: Part car, part motorcycle, all excitement

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

The race car is three wheels of pure awesomeness.