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Look who's buying Tesla cars in India!

Look who's buying Tesla cars in India!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

Tesla began taking orders for its Model 3 sedan from Indian customers in 2016 and caught the fancy of people like GOQii's Vishal Gondal, Paytm's Vijay Shekhar Sharma and venture capitalist Mahesh Murthy. Amid hints from Elon Musk, Alnoor Peermohamed reports on Tesla's Indian entry.

Your own car might start earning for you

Your own car might start earning for you

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

The rentals start from Rs 50 an hour for a small hatchback

Sensex ends at record high above 29,000 ahead of ECB move

Sensex ends at record high above 29,000 ahead of ECB move

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

The 30-share Sensex gained 117 points to end above 29,000 at 29,006 while the 50-share Nifty gained 32 points to close at 8,761.

When few design nips and tucks make a car truly Amazing

When few design nips and tucks make a car truly Amazing

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

All the minor irritants can be overlooked when you can get automatic transmission, diesel fuel efficiency and a Honda badge, all for less than a million rupees, says Pavan Lall.

Renault Captur is clearly more upmarket compared to Duster

Renault Captur is clearly more upmarket compared to Duster

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Now, we have with us the Renault Captur which under the skin is a Duster but the company claims that the former is a more premium offering. So, is it? Time to find out.

BMW rolls out new Mini Cooper models in India

BMW rolls out new Mini Cooper models in India

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

To meet the rising demand for its iconic brand Mini, German luxury carmaker BMW Group on Wednesday launched its British premium luxury small car in the 3-door and 5-door variants with petrol and diesel options.

5 super cool auto designs of the future

5 super cool auto designs of the future

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

These concept vehicles were showcased at the recent Los Angeles Motor Show.

Honda BR-V is not your average SUV

Honda BR-V is not your average SUV

Rediff.com16 May 2016

If there was ever a car to define the word 'crossover', the BR-V would be it.

An all-electric vehicle India by 2047?

An all-electric vehicle India by 2047?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

Future strategy will not just revolve around EVs: Maruti Suzuki's Ayukawa. Maruti Suzuki's MD&CEO says electric vehicles cannot be a solution outside the cities.

M&M unveils 6 new electric concept vehicles

M&M unveils 6 new electric concept vehicles

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

M&M also showcased its new format next generation 'dealership of future' designed by Pininfarina.

Honda Amaze excels in comfort and practicality

Honda Amaze excels in comfort and practicality

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

The Honda Amaze is the perfect embodiment of what an economical, reliable and affordable car should be according to our Indian conditions.

All new Honda Brio launched. Price starts at Rs 4.69 lakh

All new Honda Brio launched. Price starts at Rs 4.69 lakh

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Is it all new? No it is a cosmetic upgrade in reality

Which to buy? Maruti Ignis or Mahindra KUV100

Which to buy? Maruti Ignis or Mahindra KUV100

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

Both these are super compact SUVs that will be competing against each other at a similar price point

Tata Safari Storme is fun to drive and has immense character

Tata Safari Storme is fun to drive and has immense character

Rediff.com26 May 2017

The Tata Safari is an SUV which was the big brash brutish bully of the road in the early 2000s before the Toyota Fortuner snatched that crown. The car's styling still harkens back to the pre-Zest era of Tata Motors but there is still a whole lot more than what meets the eye. Therefore, the people at MotorBeam decided to induct the powerful Varicor 400 variant of the new Tata Safari Storme in their long term fleet to test out whether the big burly beast is still relevant or not.

Hyundai Creta is the best looking SUV in 2015, should S-Cross worry?

Hyundai Creta is the best looking SUV in 2015, should S-Cross worry?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Hyundai Creta has emerged as one of the best looking four wheelers and certainly the best looking compact SUV in 2015 and that has worked remarkably in their favour as far as sales is concerned.

Rough and tough Hyundai i20 has a long way to go

Rough and tough Hyundai i20 has a long way to go

Rediff.com28 Mar 2015

HYUNDAI I20 ACTIVE is fully loaded with features and has two well-refined engine options.

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

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

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

"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."

Sanand cranks up for festive season auto demand

Sanand cranks up for festive season auto demand

Rediff.com18 Oct 2015

The 125-km stretch covering Sanand, Hansalpur and Vithalapur, with connected nodes at Kadi and Halol, is set to emerge as the next major automobile hub in India.

5 Ratan Tata plans Cyrus Mistry didn't deliver on

5 Ratan Tata plans Cyrus Mistry didn't deliver on

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

Which were the five businesses Ratan Tata had great hopes for, but his successor failed to deliver?

5 exciting cars to be launched in India this October

5 exciting cars to be launched in India this October

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

Two of these launches are from the country's largest passenger carmaker, Maruti

A year in India equals a decade of experience outside, says Akito Tachibana

A year in India equals a decade of experience outside, says Akito Tachibana

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

Akito Tachibana, who took charge as managing director at Toyota's India operations from April 2016, talks to Ajay Modi on Delhi diesel car ban and DeMo.

3 stunning cars to be launched this May

3 stunning cars to be launched this May

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Be it in terms of looks, features or safety, the Indian auto market is growing up

Tata Motors revving up its domestic business

Tata Motors revving up its domestic business

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

Favourable response to launches, recovery in CVs will aid growth.

Stifling innovation will turn 'Made in India' into 'Mad in India': Rajiv Bajaj

Stifling innovation will turn 'Made in India' into 'Mad in India': Rajiv Bajaj

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

After five years, we are still waiting for permission to sell our four-wheeler in the country: Rahul Bajaj.

Amazing cars to hit Indian roads soon!

Amazing cars to hit Indian roads soon!

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

With an amazing start some of more interesting models to be launched this month are - Mercedes Maybach S600, Renault KWID, new Ford Figo and the Mahindra TUV300( launched recently)

Travels with Bagha

Travels with Bagha

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

Want to fly on an Indian airline with a dog?

5 most fuel efficient cars in India

5 most fuel efficient cars in India

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

Maruti Swift DZire cuts out as the most fuel-efficient offering.

From Rs 4.3-49 lakh, Harley-Davidson has it all

From Rs 4.3-49 lakh, Harley-Davidson has it all

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

With the launch of three new bikes in october, Harley-Davidson, the luxury cruiser motorcycle manufacturer, has brought its country-wide offering in line with its other overseas markets. British motorcycle brand, Triumph, is the only price competitor.

5 hot cars launched in October

5 hot cars launched in October

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Prominent ones are Maruti's smoky Ciaz and Fiat's gorgeous Avventura.

REVIEW! The Rs 36.50 lakh MINI Countryman

REVIEW! The Rs 36.50 lakh MINI Countryman

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

The not-so-mini MINI Countryman is the first 5-door model from the company under BMW ownership and also the only model which isn't manufactured in the UK. Positioned as a crossover SUV, the niche vehicle has garnered a cult following in India as well due to its premium looks and supreme driving dynamics. Thus MotorBeam.com decided to test the latest edition of the car and give their opinion about the British offering.

Car sales: The top performers in India

Car sales: The top performers in India

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Maruti, Hyundai & Mahindra together had 72.5% market share in year's first half.

Sensex jumps 366 points to snap 3-day losing streak

Sensex jumps 366 points to snap 3-day losing streak

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

The 30-share Sensex provisionally ended up 366 points at 27,275 and the 50-share Nifty ended up 132 points at 8,235.

Will these stunning sports cars ever scorch Indian roads?

Will these stunning sports cars ever scorch Indian roads?

Rediff.com24 May 2016

India isn't a very popular sports car market, simply because whatever is on offer in the country is very expensive

Markets dive for second straight day; Sensex falls 115 points, Midcaps drop 0.6%

Markets dive for second straight day; Sensex falls 115 points, Midcaps drop 0.6%

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

Broader markets broke the winning streak and ended lower, underperforming the benchmark indices

Sanand: The new global auto hotspot

Sanand: The new global auto hotspot

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Sanand has catapulted into the big league of automobile industry hubs.

Earning woes drag markets lower; TCS, HUL lead fall

Earning woes drag markets lower; TCS, HUL lead fall

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

Earning woes drag markets lower; TCS, HUL lead fall.

Renault Kwid, an exciting car priced less than Maruti 800!

Renault Kwid, an exciting car priced less than Maruti 800!

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Renault Kwid is taking things one step further with the French automaker offering a product that is high on value and style.

Sensex, Nifty post best gain in a month

Sensex, Nifty post best gain in a month

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Broader markets are outperforming the benchmark indices- BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices are up 0.8%-1%.

Check out the amazing Rs 36-lakh Fiat Abarth 595

Check out the amazing Rs 36-lakh Fiat Abarth 595

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

It is in no ways a mass market product as it does not give two-hoots about stuff like fuel efficiency and practicality.

It is important we get our house in order: Mistry

It is important we get our house in order: Mistry

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

First time in 13 years the company has declined payment of dividend.