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23 stunning cars that were launched in 2011

23 stunning cars that were launched in 2011

Rediff.com6 Dec 2011

The cars mentioned here do not include facelift, new variants or upgrades of any existing car.

23 stunning cars that were launched in 2011

23 stunning cars that were launched in 2011

Rediff.com5 Dec 2011

The cars mentioned here do not include facelift, new variants or upgrades of any existing car.

Top 10 most popular bikes in India

Top 10 most popular bikes in India

Rediff.com31 May 2012

They've been the lifeline of middle class Indians as well as rich boys' toys. Mansi Malhotra of BikeDekho.com lists out some of the finest bikes on the Indian roads today.

The world's fastest car in India soon!

The world's fastest car in India soon!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2009

The world's fastest car, Ultimate Aero is all set to hit the Indian roads.

Flyover collapse: Safety norms violated, says NHAI expert

Flyover collapse: Safety norms violated, says NHAI expert

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

"I am shocked why it was not followed. This is even there in the manual of the Indian Road Congress. Had that been followed then there would have been no casualties. There have been gross violations," Maitra said.

Last count: 148,707 Indians died in road accidents in 2015

Last count: 148,707 Indians died in road accidents in 2015

Rediff.com23 Sep 2017

Indian roads are far more unsafe than its railways. A sense of urgency is required to tackle India's embarrassing record on road safety.

With Alturas G4, Mahindra has a winner on its hands

With Alturas G4, Mahindra has a winner on its hands

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

The Mahindra Alturas G4, which was launched on Saturday in Jaipur, is a true-blue premium SUV combining a powerful engine, luxe interiors and a beast-like exterior, says Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.

Will urban Indians ever be ready to cycle to work?

Will urban Indians ever be ready to cycle to work?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

Public bicycle-sharing systems are entering this untapped market.

Tata's Divo to compete with Volvo, Mercedes

Tata's Divo to compete with Volvo, Mercedes

Rediff.com10 Mar 2011

Tata Motors will launch Divo, a luxury AC coach meant for intercity long-distance operations, in the first quarter of the next financial year.

Check out the stunning Audi A7 Sportsback

Check out the stunning Audi A7 Sportsback

Rediff.com13 Dec 2010

The luxury car segment of the country is likely to get a new car soon.

Future tense for Bajaj Auto's Qute

Future tense for Bajaj Auto's Qute

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Consumer groups have urged Bajaj Auto not to bring the Qute to India until such a time that necessary adjustments have been made to its design

SoftBank willing to fund Ola, but with a rider

SoftBank willing to fund Ola, but with a rider

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

Growing the number of electric vehicles on Ola's platform is part of the terms SoftBank has put forth for the funding

BMC is using sub-standard material for road repairs: HC

BMC is using sub-standard material for road repairs: HC

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Observing that the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation is conducting repair work of potholes in the city in an ad hoc manner, the Bombay high court on Friday said the civic body seems to be using sub-standard material due to which potholes keep cropping up.

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.

Volkswagen Vento vs Honda City AT! Which is better?

Volkswagen Vento vs Honda City AT! Which is better?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2011

Which car is better? Honda City Automatic or Volkswagen Vento Automatic? Honda City has been the favourite of the lot so far, but will the build quality and ride and handling capabilities of the German car manufacturer overthrow the current champion? Let us find out.

Honda hatchbacks for India in 2011-12

Honda hatchbacks for India in 2011-12

Rediff.com19 Jan 2011

The year 2011 too has a number of hatchbacks ready to be launched.

The Ford Mustang has a lot going for it

The Ford Mustang has a lot going for it

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

It is a multi-faceted car which can be enjoyed on the racetrack, for daily use and even on the long highway trips.

The Rs 16-crore Bugatti Veyron arrives in India

The Rs 16-crore Bugatti Veyron arrives in India

Rediff.com28 Oct 2010

India is seen as an emerging market for luxury cars.

M&M's tractor business turns more fertile than SUVs, CVs

M&M's tractor business turns more fertile than SUVs, CVs

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

M&M's profit before tax from the farm equipment segment rose 31% last year to Rs 2,562 cr

Mumbai face tricky Kolkata test to stay afloat

Mumbai face tricky Kolkata test to stay afloat

Rediff.com5 May 2018

Mumbai Indians's road to redemption in the Indian Premier League faces another tricky test on Sunday when they host formidable Kolkata Knight Riders in Mumbai.

The best hatchbacks in India

The best hatchbacks in India

Rediff.com10 May 2010

There are reasons behind the popularity of hatchbacks in India. They are the least expensive to buy, economical to maintain, easy to drive on crowded Indian roads, and take less space to park due to their size.

VW to launch Vento @ Rs 923,000

VW to launch Vento @ Rs 923,000

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

The new Vento, which has been introduced in 1.6-litre petrol and diesel variants, will hit the Indian roads from September 6, 2010 and will be available through all Volkswagen dealers, the company said on Wednesday.

The most expensive supercars in India!

The most expensive supercars in India!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2010

Move over BMW, Mercedes and Audi. . . It's time for your richer cousin Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport to steal the lime light.

Bajaj-Renault-Nissan small car plan languishes

Bajaj-Renault-Nissan small car plan languishes

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

The alliance has already pushed back the launch deadline twice over the last three years.

Manufacturing sector growth declines in July: SBI-index

Manufacturing sector growth declines in July: SBI-index

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

An index value of 42 to 46 means moderate decline.

Can the Mercedes Benz S-Class Maybach S650 be made better?

Can the Mercedes Benz S-Class Maybach S650 be made better?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2018

The Maybach S650's focus on luxury would make a private jet's interiors appear pedestrian, says Pavan Lall. Does it mean it has no room for improvement?

GM sees no spark in REVA deal

GM sees no spark in REVA deal

Rediff.com27 May 2010

American car maker General Motors is likely to pull out of its technological partnership with REVA Electric Car Company, after domestic auto major Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd bought 55.2 per cent equity in the Bangalore-based company to stake its place in the fledgling electric vehicle market.

UK sees big infrastructure opportunities in India

UK sees big infrastructure opportunities in India

Rediff.com4 Sep 2009

Massive new opportunities are opening up for building roads, bridges and other infrastructure facilities for UK businesses in India, UK-India Business Council Chairperson Patricia Hewitt said.

India's core sector: UK biz council sees big scope

India's core sector: UK biz council sees big scope

Rediff.com4 Sep 2009

Massive new opportunities are opening up for building roads, bridges and other infrastructure facilities for UK businesses in India, UK-India Business Council chairperson Patricia Hewitt said.

The top 6 best-selling cars in India

The top 6 best-selling cars in India

Rediff.com10 Mar 2010

Maruti Suzuki continues to dominate the Indian automobile market with its best-selling cars like Alto, WagonR and Swift. Maruti Alto has maintained its position of India's best-selling model.

Which is the world's widest car?

Which is the world's widest car?

Rediff.com19 May 2010

Take the rediff business and find out how much you know about cars.

12 classic cars that have ignored India

12 classic cars that have ignored India

Rediff.com11 May 2010

A dozen big brands that have ignored Indian roads so far. Just when you thought we had them all...

How 4-5% of India's GDP is wiped away every year

How 4-5% of India's GDP is wiped away every year

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

Corrosion is a big menace for anything with steel application from rebars in construction, oil and water pipelines, railway track, power distribution poles to automobiles, says Kunal Bose.

GM looks to sell 4,000 electric cars

GM looks to sell 4,000 electric cars

Rediff.com26 Oct 2009

Green vehicle set to hit Indian roads next year.

Toyota's Hino Motors to launch luxury bus in India

Toyota's Hino Motors to launch luxury bus in India

Rediff.com27 Oct 2009

Hino Motors Corporation, a Toyota Group company, said on Monday it would launch luxury buses for Indian roads by December. The Indian arm, Hino Motors Sales India Pvt Ltd, has also set a target to sell 700-800 units of heavy trucks and buses before March 2010 and plans to double it by next year.

Why Indian auto companies fail to comply with safe emission standards

Why Indian auto companies fail to comply with safe emission standards

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

Stalling the introduction of better emission standards is based on specious logic, especially in a country that has 13 of the world's most polluted cities.

Dubai car major to launch hyper cars in India

Dubai car major to launch hyper cars in India

Rediff.com10 Nov 2009

Dubai-based Ultimate Motors, one of the leading distributors of exotic and luxury sports cars in the world, will launch three brands of Super Hyper Cars (SHCs)--Shelby, Zenvo and Arash--by December.

Column: Of growth and obsolescence

Column: Of growth and obsolescence

Rediff.com15 Oct 2009

Short-lived products create a spiral of wasteful consumerism that raises a whole new set of problems.

A cure for India's traffic mess

A cure for India's traffic mess

Rediff.com6 Oct 2009

The most obvious reason is that a strict vigilance and punishment system is absent here.

Models pose for the Honda Jazz

Models pose for the Honda Jazz

Rediff.com11 Jun 2009

Models pose for the Honda Jazz launched in Mumbai on June 11.