News for 'luxury cars'

The Pune-Porsche Horror

The Pune-Porsche Horror

Rediff.com27 May 2024

This, asserts Minnie Vaid, is hardly a new phenomenon-- entitled minors getting behind the wheel of super expensive cars mowing down innocent victims in a drunken stupor and getting away with it scot-free!

Will Tesla alter India's view of electric cars?

Will Tesla alter India's view of electric cars?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

The vehicle will not be available until end-2017, or later.

With the launch of Huracan Evo, Lamborghini puts India in fast lane

With the launch of Huracan Evo, Lamborghini puts India in fast lane

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

Lamborghini, which expects 60% growth this year has priced Huracan Evo at Rs 3.73 crore, also said in the next five years India will be one of the top 15 markets for the company.

Audi launches stunning RS 7 Sportback at Rs 1.3 crore

Audi launches stunning RS 7 Sportback at Rs 1.3 crore

Rediff.com7 Jan 2014

Luxury car-maker Audi on Monday expanded its product range in the country by introducing the RS 7 Sportback, priced at Rs 1.28 crore.

Rupee fall: Ford cars to cost more

Rupee fall: Ford cars to cost more

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

Auto maker Ford India on Thursday said it has hiked prices by 1-5 per cent on different models with immediate effect to offset rising input costs.

Volvo sets compact luxury SUV segment afire with XC40

Volvo sets compact luxury SUV segment afire with XC40

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

Has Volvo Cars set the cat among the pigeons? Yes, the compact luxury SUV segment in India will not be the same with the entry of the XC40, says P Tharyan.

Bentley, driven by business tycoon's son, hits auto, kills foreigner in Delhi

Bentley, driven by business tycoon's son, hits auto, kills foreigner in Delhi

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

Asees was caught by locals after the accident and was being thrashed when the police reached the spot, a senior police officer said.

Stunning Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 in India

Stunning Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 in India

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

Italian super luxury car-maker Automobili Lamborghini has on Thursday rolled out an exclusive limited edition of Gallardo LP550-2 for sports car enthusiasts in the country.

Bentley launches Mulsanne at Rs 2.9 crore

Bentley launches Mulsanne at Rs 2.9 crore

Rediff.com15 Mar 2010

The super-luxury Mulsanne will hit the Indian roads in October 2010 at a price of Rs 2.9 crore (Rs 29 million).

24 New Cars To Hit The Road In 2022

24 New Cars To Hit The Road In 2022

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

'Some of the launches may get deferred due to the semiconductor shortage, which is unlikely to get resolved before the second half of 2022.'

Is This India's Team For The Perth Test?

Is This India's Team For The Perth Test?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

'There will be a lot of spice to the contest -- there is a reason India is the only team other than England against whom Australia is keen to play a five Test series.' 'I'll watch, as I suspect most fans will -- but this one time, I'll watch with considerable trepidation and, from a fan's point of view, with the hope that the team finds its feet and that right quick,' notes the distinguished cricket commentator Prem Panicker.

Tata Motors unveils CURVV, its latest eSUV concept car

Tata Motors unveils CURVV, its latest eSUV concept car

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

CURVV, currently in its production-ready avatar, will first be made available as an electric vehicle, to be followed by its internal combustion engine counterpart.

Iconic images capture the beauty of Mercedes-Benz

Iconic images capture the beauty of Mercedes-Benz

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

Let's take a look at some of the models manufactured by the company down the years.

JLR to increase investment at UK engine plant

JLR to increase investment at UK engine plant

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

It will also double employment at the site to around 1,400.

This year will see cars and bikes for every budget

This year will see cars and bikes for every budget

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

There's a car and bike to match every personality and every budget in 2018, say P Tharyan and Joshua David Luther

Actor Nora Fatehi files defamation suit against Jacqueline Fernandez

Actor Nora Fatehi files defamation suit against Jacqueline Fernandez

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

Fatehi, a Canadian citizen, also arrayed 15 media organisations as accused in her complaint.

Mini Convertible, maximum joy

Mini Convertible, maximum joy

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

Zippy and comfortable, the Mini Convertible is a perfect car for short jaunts, but this isn't the ride you'd choose to take your entire family to the airport or pick for a long family excursion, says Pavan Lall.

The Rs 1.10-crore Mercedes V-Class Elite is here!

The Rs 1.10-crore Mercedes V-Class Elite is here!

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

Equipped with a host of features including seats with massaging function, climate control, remote controlled door, 15 speaker surround sound system, the car also has agility control suspension system.

Maserati launched in India at Rs 1.2 crore

Maserati launched in India at Rs 1.2 crore

Rediff.com6 Apr 2011

Italian luxury sports car maker Maserati on Wednesday announced its foray into the Indian market with its complete range of cars. The price ranges from Rs 1.2 crore (Rs 12 million) and Rs 1.43 crore (Rs 14.3 million) [ex-showroom, New Delhi].

The Rs 34.62 lakh Mercedes C Class AMG now in India!

The Rs 34.62 lakh Mercedes C Class AMG now in India!

Rediff.com18 Jun 2012

This new limited edition Mercedes Benz C Class AMG luxury sedan will be on sale with immediate effect.

Tighter seat belt rules work better for rider safety than alarm: Carmakers

Tighter seat belt rules work better for rider safety than alarm: Carmakers

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

A strict enforcement of seat belt norms for rear passengers would be more effective than making an alarm go off when people do not belt up, according to officials at car manufacturers. Their comments came a day after Nitin Gadkari, the Union minister for road transport and highways, announced that seat belt alarms would be made mandatory for passengers in the rear seat of a car. "We have taken a decision that there will be a provision that the car seat belt alarm should beep when the rear seat rider is not wearing a seat belt. "We will impose fines if rear seat riders are not wearing seat belts.

New Porsche 911 GT2 at Rs 1.5 crore!

New Porsche 911 GT2 at Rs 1.5 crore!

Rediff.com20 May 2010

Indian auto market is not only attracting economy models or luxury car makers, the country has also become a launch pad for ultra-luxury and super cars.

Sachin Tendulkar unveils all-new BMW 3 series

Sachin Tendulkar unveils all-new BMW 3 series

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

German carmaker BMW on Friday launched its 3 Series in India, as competition hots up in the luxury car market.

Volkswagen unveils Phaeton @ Rs 75 lakh

Volkswagen unveils Phaeton @ Rs 75 lakh

Rediff.com6 Jan 2010

Phaeton is built at Volkswagens Glass factory at Dresden in Germany where a customer can see his or her car being assembled from the stage of choosing chassis.

Anil Ambani tells UK court he leads disciplined, not lavish lifestyle

Anil Ambani tells UK court he leads disciplined, not lavish lifestyle

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

Asked about his fleet of luxury cars and other references to his lavish lifestyle as the counsel for the banks cross-examined him, the Reliance Communications chief dismissed them as "speculative" media stories.

How Merc plans to take on its contenders

How Merc plans to take on its contenders

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

The company got back in the numbers game only in 2013.

'Auto market: Merc will continue to be the Numero Uno'

'Auto market: Merc will continue to be the Numero Uno'

Rediff.com22 May 2015

'We have a customer base of 70,000 in India'.

Green mobility: Hybrid vehicles in the fast lane in India

Green mobility: Hybrid vehicles in the fast lane in India

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

At a time when consumers increasingly embrace green mobility solutions, it is not electric cars but hybrids that are taking the lead, as automotive sales data indicate. Since January, 64,097 electric cars have been sold compared to 266,465 hybrids, according to data from the ministry of road transport and highways' Vahan dashboard. Hybrid car sales have surged from 4.42 per cent of the 4.1 million cars sold in calendar year 2022 to 7.2 per cent this year.

Aston Martin to hit Indian roads soon

Aston Martin to hit Indian roads soon

Rediff.com4 Aug 2010

Britain's luxury car brand Aston Martin is planning to launch its Rapide in India most probably by the end of this year.

The stunning Bentley Mulsanne gets an added dose of luxury

The stunning Bentley Mulsanne gets an added dose of luxury

Rediff.com25 Jan 2013

When Bentley go about making a car, it goes without saying that the word 'luxury' is taken care of.

Rs 2-crore Porsche 911 Turbo in India by May

Rs 2-crore Porsche 911 Turbo in India by May

Rediff.com15 Feb 2010

People can take a closer look at the 911 Turbo S and 911 Turbo S Cabriolet at the Geneva Motor Show in March this year.

Hybrid vehicles take lead in realm of eco-friendly mobility solutions

Hybrid vehicles take lead in realm of eco-friendly mobility solutions

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

At a time when consumers increasingly embrace green mobility solutions, it is not electric cars but hybrids that are taking the lead, as automotive sales data indicate. Since January, 64,097 electric cars have been sold compared to 266,465 hybrids, according to data from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways' Vahan dashboard. Hybrid car sales have surged from 4.42 per cent of the 4.1 million cars sold in calendar year 2022 to 7.2 per cent this year.

BMW launches 7 Series ActiveHybrid sedan at Rs 1.35 crore

BMW launches 7 Series ActiveHybrid sedan at Rs 1.35 crore

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

It can go from 0 to 60 kmph in just 6.2 second.

The 39 year old who wants to make Audi No 1 again

The 39 year old who wants to make Audi No 1 again

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

'To become more Indianised we had to be more colourful,' Rahil Ansari, Audi's India head, tells Ajay Modi.

And Radhika-Anant Are Married...

And Radhika-Anant Are Married...

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

The list of guests included celebrities from across the globe, politicians, the who's who of Hindi and south Indian cinema world and almost all the top cricketers of the country.

Car import case: Madras HC upholds 2-yr jail term for Sasikala's husband

Car import case: Madras HC upholds 2-yr jail term for Sasikala's husband

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

Justice G Jayachandran said there is ample evidence placed before the court by the prosecution to show that these accused were involved in cheating the government by producing forged documents.

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.

Historic and iconic images of Mercedes-Benz

Historic and iconic images of Mercedes-Benz

Rediff.com11 May 2012

Mercedes-Benz is one of the most iconic brands in the world.

Audi launches A3 sedan@ Rs 22.95 lakh

Audi launches A3 sedan@ Rs 22.95 lakh

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

The company is betting big on the new model to stretch its leadership in the Indian market and is targeting a new segment of the compact luxury sedan besides tapping repeat buyers.

BMW to get Rs 650-crore tax notice

BMW to get Rs 650-crore tax notice

Rediff.com9 May 2013

CBEC alleges that the company imported semi-knocked down cars but paid duty for completely-knocked down car units.