News for 'luxury cars'

A Rs 20.4 lakh watch that can control your car!

A Rs 20.4 lakh watch that can control your car!

Rediff.com17 Apr 2014

Jaeger-LeCoultre's latest offering will give the exclusive group of Aston Martin owners a Bond film experience.

Mercedes S-Class: The best car in the world

Mercedes S-Class: The best car in the world

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

No other car comes close to this engineering marvel.

Volvo car sales soar two-fold to 821 units

Volvo car sales soar two-fold to 821 units

Rediff.com28 Jan 2013

The company had sold 320 units in 2011 here, the Indian subsidiary of the auto maker said in a statement.

These hot cars cost more than Rs 2 crore each

These hot cars cost more than Rs 2 crore each

Rediff.com26 Aug 2010

Bugatti, Aston Martin and Ferrari will be launched in the country by the year-end.

BMW, Merc or Audi? 20 cars to choose from

BMW, Merc or Audi? 20 cars to choose from

Rediff.com29 Oct 2010

Coupled with attractive offers and promising economic trends the carmakers are here to leave a mark.

Pune teen's grandpa held, CCTV footage tampered with

Pune teen's grandpa held, CCTV footage tampered with

Rediff.com25 May 2024

The DVR of a CCTV camera has been recovered from the house of the grandfather of the teenage boy involved in the Porsche crash case and the preliminary probe suggests tampering with footage, the prosecution told a court which sent the accused to police custody till May 28.

Mercedes-Benz's mega India plans: 12 new launches and double digit sales growth

Mercedes-Benz's mega India plans: 12 new launches and double digit sales growth

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

Mercedes-Benz India is aiming to post double-digit growth in sales volume during 2024 as it plans to launch over 12 car models during the year, says its managing director and CEO Santosh Iyer. The German carmaker, which leads the luxury car market in the country, recorded 10 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) growth to 17,408 units in 2023. "For 2023, we always said that the growth would be in double digits.

Court extends ban, cloud on diesel cars

Court extends ban, cloud on diesel cars

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

The impact of the ban will not be limited to sales.

Will GST Council cut taxes on insurance premium?

Will GST Council cut taxes on insurance premium?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

The GST Council, in its meeting on Saturday, is likely to decide on reducing tax rates on life and health insurance premiums, while hiking it on high-end wrist watches, shoes and apparels, besides considering a separate 35 per cent tax slab for sin goods. The 55th meeting of the GST Council, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and comprising state counterparts, is likely to discuss rate rejig in about 148 items, besides, it will also deliberate on bringing Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF), a major component for airline industry's operation cost, in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) fold.

42% Cars Sold In 2022 Were White

42% Cars Sold In 2022 Were White

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

White is easy to maintain, looks brighter than other colours over a longer period, is the least commonly rejected colour among family members, has high resale value, provides better safety at night, absorbs less heat in the summer season, makes small cars look bigger, and is not considered inauspicious.

BMW to provide car loans to Indian buyers

BMW to provide car loans to Indian buyers

Rediff.com8 Feb 2007

BMW India, a wholly-owned subsidiary of German auto major BMW, on Thursday said it is looking at tying-up with an India-based bank to provide financing facilities for its products to boost vehicle sales.

Skoda Superb: The most efficient car in its segment

Skoda Superb: The most efficient car in its segment

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

Skoda's revamped Superb comes with few noticeable design changes, but retains all its prowess as a practical vehicle.

Lamborghini unveils sports car at Rs 3.6 cr

Lamborghini unveils sports car at Rs 3.6 cr

Rediff.com1 Jun 2010

The new car will be shipped-in as a completely built unit from Lamborghini's facility at Sant'Agata in Italy.

Anil Kapoor, Anupam Kher meet Rishabh Pant

Anil Kapoor, Anupam Kher meet Rishabh Pant

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Bollywood actors Anil Kapoor and Anupam Kher on Saturday met cricketer Rishabh Pant, who is recuperating at Max Hospital in Dehradun after suffering multiple injuries in a car crash.

'Stimulus withdrawal will drive up car prices'

'Stimulus withdrawal will drive up car prices'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2010

Leading carmakers are considering raising prices of their vehicles across the board, if the government withdraws the excise duty benefit in the coming Budget.

Video: First Drive Of Mahindra XEV 9e

Video: First Drive Of Mahindra XEV 9e

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Test drives for these vehicles will start in a phased manner from January 24, and bookings will begin from February 14.

Imported cars will cost Rs 20-40 lakh more!

Imported cars will cost Rs 20-40 lakh more!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2012

Budget proposal increased Customs duty on imported vehicles.

No charcha over this chai, Tea from Audi is Mumbai's latest fad

No charcha over this chai, Tea from Audi is Mumbai's latest fad

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

While most people associate a high-end car like Audi with luxury and comfort, for Mannu Sharma and Amit Kashyap it proved to be an inspiration to set up their own tea stall in Mumbai.

Merc launches sports cars @ Rs 98.5 lakh

Merc launches sports cars @ Rs 98.5 lakh

Rediff.com3 May 2011

The sports car 'SL 350' is powered by a 3.5 litre V6 engine while sports utility vehicle 'GL 500' will run on a 5.4 litre V6 engine.

Soon, cars that apply their own brakes

Soon, cars that apply their own brakes

Rediff.com5 Oct 2005

The shift towards crash-avoidance features will accelerate in coming months, the USA Today reported.

The Rs 76.7-lakh Mercedes GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe is here!

The Rs 76.7-lakh Mercedes GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe is here!

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

German luxury car maker Mercedes-Benz on Tuesday said it has commenced the local production of its AMG portfolio in India, and rolled out its first-ever locally made GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe. The company rolled out AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe, tagged at Rs 76.7 lakh (ex-showroom), from its Pune facility on Tuesday.

NRI shot at in front of wife and son in Amritsar

NRI shot at in front of wife and son in Amritsar

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

A bullet each hit Singh in the head and near the chest. Singh was rushed to a private hospital, police said. He is currently out of danger.

Buy a luxury apartment, get a swanky car free!

Buy a luxury apartment, get a swanky car free!

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

In an enticing offering, a real estate developer n Dubai is handing out a Lamborghini, BMW or a Mini Cooper on select luxury property units sold during the Dubai Shopping Festival.

Is FOMO Investing Making You Lose Money?

Is FOMO Investing Making You Lose Money?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

FOMO-driven investing is reshaping India's stock market. Swati Saxena explains how social media hype fuels risky bets and how to protect your wealth.

Cheap Re: Imported cars are costlier but prices won't rise

Cheap Re: Imported cars are costlier but prices won't rise

Rediff.com2 Jul 2012

The costs of imported vehicles have increased 25-30 per cent because of the depreciation of the rupee. That has made CBUs more expensive to import but companies are putting off price hikes and taking a hit on their margins.

'I Want To Forget The Horror Of This War'

'I Want To Forget The Horror Of This War'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

'While I would never wish for anyone to go through what we are, it has brought out the best in us by making each one of us a better version of ourselves.' 'Being courageous, fighting for freedom, taking the burden of responsibility to help each other...' 'I know hundreds and hundreds of examples where Ukrainians are risking their lives for complete strangers and it is only in moments like this that we truly understand what it means to be human.'

Cars get costlier, Mercedes hikes prices by Rs 5 lakh

Cars get costlier, Mercedes hikes prices by Rs 5 lakh

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

Mercedes sells models ranging from A Class to Maybach, priced between Rs 28 lakh and Rs 1.67 crore.

Pay more for cars, bikes in Delhi

Pay more for cars, bikes in Delhi

Rediff.com24 May 2010

Get ready to shell out more for luxury cars and bikes. The Delhi Government today decided to increase the road tax on them to generate additional revenue and to "discourage" people from using private vehicles.

No price hike in CKD cars: BMW India

No price hike in CKD cars: BMW India

Rediff.com10 May 2011

"At this point of time, our completely knocked down (CKD) operations are fully fulfilling the new regulations. We are paying 10 per cent duty... There will be no price hike," BMW India President Andreas Schaaf told reporters in New Delhi.

Rishabh Pant's condition improves; shifted from ICU to private ward

Rishabh Pant's condition improves; shifted from ICU to private ward

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Rishabh Pant has been shifted from the ICU to the private ward of the Max Hospital in Dehradun following an improvement in his condition.

Why foreign car-makers are betting big on track car models

Why foreign car-makers are betting big on track car models

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

Mercedes-Benz, Ferrari, Porsche and Lamborghini are some marquee badges that have introduced track cars to excite hard-core customers who want to push their cars to the limit, says Pavan Lall.

Audi Q5 is a 'luxury crossover'

Audi Q5 is a 'luxury crossover'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

While the Q5 is a light driving car that feels like you can easily fling it over and around brooks and brushes and hills and plains, it's also versatile in that its rear seat is as comfy and spacious as you'd expect, says Pavan Lall.

Aston Martin in talks with Indian dealers

Aston Martin in talks with Indian dealers

Rediff.com8 Feb 2010

The financially strong upper class of India and the good results posted by the existing luxury car makers in the country are the biggest pull for any car manufacturer across the globe.

ED arrests Haryana Congress MLA's son in home buyers' fund fraud case

ED arrests Haryana Congress MLA's son in home buyers' fund fraud case

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

The ED had conducted searches against the legislator, Sai Aaina Farms Pvt Ltd (now Mahira Infratech Pvt Ltd), other companies of the Mahira Group and some others in July last year.

Maruti cars to become costlier

Maruti cars to become costlier

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Maruti Ciaz and Ertiga are exempt from the infrastructure cess and so, there is no change in the prices of these models.

Mercedes To Drive 10 New Models In 2023

Mercedes To Drive 10 New Models In 2023

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

'Since we have a long waiting period, customers will be able to see cars for the next one year which are going to be produced and block (book) them.' 'So, if there is a wedding or a birthday in October, they can already check its availability in that month and block it.'

How Jaguar plans to strike it big

How Jaguar plans to strike it big

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

Understated earlier, JLR is spending on its brand recall to prepare for the Baby Jag that will target volumes.

Pune woman punched in face, left bleeding in road rage case

Pune woman punched in face, left bleeding in road rage case

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

Dsilva said she was riding towards Baner on a two-wheeler with two children when a man in a car did not give her way.

Kodiaq, Skoda's brand-new luxury SUV, stands tall among 7-seaters

Kodiaq, Skoda's brand-new luxury SUV, stands tall among 7-seaters

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

Suspension that has fully acclimatised to Indian roads and handles potholes and bumps with ease, plush interiors that feel premium beyond just surface level, and aggressive and imposing design cues give this SUV a presence and profile that has little competition, says Pavan Lall.

Stunning cars you would love to own!

Stunning cars you would love to own!

Rediff.com6 Mar 2015

A range of new luxury cars were unveiled at the Geneva International Motor show.