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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!

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.

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.

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.

Govt seeks details about marital status of Khedkar's parents

Govt seeks details about marital status of Khedkar's parents

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

The Centre has directed the Pune police to apprise it of the marital status of the parents of controversial IAS probationer Puja Khedkar amid allegations that she fraudulently availed of the OBC non-creamy layer benefit in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exam by claiming that they were separated, an official said.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Volvo plans to launch sedan S60 in India next year

Volvo plans to launch sedan S60 in India next year

Rediff.com6 Aug 2009

The company would also consider setting up an assembly facility in the country as soon as Volvo Car India, the Indian subsidiary of the Ford Group company, starts selling at least 2,000 units a year. Volvo Car India, which sells its vehicles as completely-built-unit in New Delhi, would bring in the S60 from its parent facility in Belgium.

Luxury carmakers chase India's young, female and frugal

Luxury carmakers chase India's young, female and frugal

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

Luxury carmakers in India are moving downmarket broadening their target market to include India's young, female and middle-class.

Mercedes launches B Class diesel at Rs 22.6 lakh

Mercedes launches B Class diesel at Rs 22.6 lakh

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

The car has been a run-away success globally within the first few months of its launch.

New Porsche Cayenne unveiled at Rs 49 lakh

New Porsche Cayenne unveiled at Rs 49 lakh

Rediff.com11 Apr 2007

Bullish on the ever expanding luxury car market in India, German sports car major Porsche is looking at a three-fold increase in sales within the next three years.

Get a Merc or a Jaguar at cheap prices in Chennai!

Get a Merc or a Jaguar at cheap prices in Chennai!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Insurance companies sell off inventory of flood-damaged vehicles to cut losses.

New luxury Aria at Rs 11.85 lakh

New luxury Aria at Rs 11.85 lakh

Rediff.com9 Aug 2011

Tata Motors said it has completed its luxurious crossover range with the launch of the new premium car Aria 4x2.

To be successful, get your foot off the brake!

To be successful, get your foot off the brake!

Rediff.com1 Jul 2013

Just take your foot off the break. Get rid of those self-limiting beliefs.

BMW drives into smaller cities to push sales

BMW drives into smaller cities to push sales

Rediff.com30 Apr 2009

German luxury carmaker BMW is stepping up its network expansion in India, specially in Tier II cities like Coimbatore, Jaipur and Lucknow, in its bid to claim the top spot in the luxury car market by 2010.

Mercedes launches C-class Grand Edition at Rs 36.81 lakh

Mercedes launches C-class Grand Edition at Rs 36.81 lakh

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

German luxury car maker Mercedes-Benz today launched new C-class Grand Edition, both in petrol and diesel variants, priced at Rs 36.81 lakh and Rs 39.16 lakh respectively in the domestic market.

Car enthusiasts launch 'super car club'

Car enthusiasts launch 'super car club'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2009

Now, people can see some of the fastest machines in the world\nlike the Ferrari, Audi, BMW, Lamborghini and Porsche under one roof.

Audi to launch A-8 by Dec

Audi to launch A-8 by Dec

Rediff.com8 Sep 2010

The company is targeting a 30 per cent marketshare in the Indian market by next year even as it plans to expand its dealership network to 18.

Rolls Royce Ghost is here!

Rolls Royce Ghost is here!

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

The magnificent automobile is smaller, but more dynamic, than the previous models, and comes at a price tag of Rs 2.5 crore (Rs 25 million).

Out-of-turn promotion for Dutee: Odisha CM

Out-of-turn promotion for Dutee: Odisha CM

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

The state government's statement came soon after Dutee tried to douse the controversy that erupted when she put her BMW car on sale.

Rolls-Royce unveils Dawn; likely to debut in India next year

Rolls-Royce unveils Dawn; likely to debut in India next year

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Rolls-Royce is gearing up to tap the country's billionaires with new models, including new convertible and a potential SUV.

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.

Mercedes pips Audi to reclaim numero uno spot in India

Mercedes pips Audi to reclaim numero uno spot in India

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Audi's 2015 sales were three per cent higher than its 2014 sales, which stood at 10,851 units.

Maradona's death triggers complex inheritance

Maradona's death triggers complex inheritance

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

Maradona's inheritance process is likely to be a messy affair between his large family, with eight children from six different partners

India's 5 most popular diesel sedans under Rs 7 lakh

India's 5 most popular diesel sedans under Rs 7 lakh

Rediff.com24 Feb 2012

Diesel powered engines carries fewer burdens on the pockets of the car owners in the long run.

Super luxury carmakers line up grand launches for India

Super luxury carmakers line up grand launches for India

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

Despite the rupee fluctuations, the coveted brands have lined up a record number of launches.

JLR to go cheaper down the road alongside German rivals

JLR to go cheaper down the road alongside German rivals

Rediff.com1 Dec 2012

To explore options for capitalising on growth potential in entry-level luxury car segment.

BMW starts 'MINI Countryman' production at Chennai plant

BMW starts 'MINI Countryman' production at Chennai plant

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

A year after introducing its popular 'MINI' range of cars in India, luxury car maker BMW has begun the local production of 'MINI Countryman' at the facility in Chennai.

BMW targets sale of over 4,000 units

BMW targets sale of over 4,000 units

Rediff.com30 Apr 2010

BMW India, which unveiled its 6 Generation 5 series model on Friday, plans to sell over 4,000 units across all its series this calendar year, a top company official said.

Premium carmakers caught in a bind over high taxes

Premium carmakers caught in a bind over high taxes

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Automakers are caught in a chicken-and-egg situation: Prices have to come down if volumes are to increase, and volumes won't increase unless prices come down, notes Pavan Lall.

Does the cheapest Jaguar live up to its iconic status?

Does the cheapest Jaguar live up to its iconic status?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

The car offers high emotional appeal with performance to match.

Excise duty reduction can rev up auto sales

Excise duty reduction can rev up auto sales

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

Budget expectations 2013 for the automobile sector.

Rolls-Royce grows an Indian heart

Rolls-Royce grows an Indian heart

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

Patronised by maharajas for decades, it is customising now with deeper distribution and car editions.