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The GOLDEN journey of Honda City, since 1981!

The GOLDEN journey of Honda City, since 1981!

Rediff.com22 Dec 2011

The glorious journey of Honda City began in 1981. From then on, Honda City has gone through several transformation phases.

BMW X1 vs Audi Q3: Who will win in India?

BMW X1 vs Audi Q3: Who will win in India?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

The two car makers from Germany, BMW and Audi are in a tug of war for the top slot in the luxury car segment in India.

Malaysian cop found guilty of custodial death

Malaysian cop found guilty of custodial death

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

A Malaysian court on Monday found a constable guilty of two counts of causing hurt to a car thief suspect A Kugan, an ethnic Indian, who died in police custody.

Audi drives in the stunning R8 at Rs 1.35 cr

Audi drives in the stunning R8 at Rs 1.35 cr

Rediff.com22 Jan 2013

Luxury car maker Audi has launched a new version of super sports car R8 in India, priced between Rs 1.35 crore and Rs 1.74 crore (ex-showroom, Delhi).

Volkswagen woos Indian customer with two new launches

Volkswagen woos Indian customer with two new launches

Rediff.com30 May 2012

Volkswagen has recently launched Volkswagen Vento Petrol 'Comfortline' and Volkswagen Jetta 'petrol' in India to keep up with the competition.

BMW to source parts for 'Mini' from India

BMW to source parts for 'Mini' from India

Rediff.com22 Jan 2009

The company, which is eyeing the top spot in the Indian luxury car segment, today unveiled its new 3 Series sedan, whose petrol version is priced between Rs 26.90 lakhs (Rs 2.69 million) and Rs 32.9 lakh or rs 3.29 million (ex-showroom), and the diesel variant between Rs 29.5 lakhs (Rs 2.95 million) and Rs 30.5 lakhs or Rs 3.05 million (ex-showroom).

Skoda's popularity a huge concern for Volkswagen India

Skoda's popularity a huge concern for Volkswagen India

Rediff.com8 Nov 2012

Volkswagen said that it will reposition Skoda brand in India, to align with its global practice. This means, the company wants to move Skoda brand down the pecking order; and reduce price of the cars sold under the brand name.

BMW launches M6 Gran Coupe @ Rs 1.75 crore

BMW launches M6 Gran Coupe @ Rs 1.75 crore

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

The new M6 Gran Coupe, which comes as a completely built unit, will be available with a 560 HP petrol engine in the country.

New E-Class Mercedes coming soon to India

New E-Class Mercedes coming soon to India

Rediff.com25 Dec 2012

Mercedes plans to take the facelifted E-Class back to its roots.

Mercedes-Benz India stares at lacklustre growth

Mercedes-Benz India stares at lacklustre growth

Rediff.com10 Sep 2012

The company attributes the trend to global slowdown and liquidity factors Luxury car maker Mercedes-Benz, which registered a growth of 35 per cent last year, will have to be content with flat growth this year.

Stunning photos of 2013 Mercedes Roadster

Stunning photos of 2013 Mercedes Roadster

Rediff.com30 Dec 2011

Luxury car manufacturer is planning to launch a new model, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL.

Historical and amazing photos of Rolls-Royce

Historical and amazing photos of Rolls-Royce

Rediff.com9 Dec 2011

We take a look at Rolls-Royce's amazing and path-breaking journey.

Audi India launches new Q5 at lower price

Audi India launches new Q5 at lower price

Rediff.com23 Aug 2011

"The Audi Q5 2.0 TDI q is perfectly equipped to further strengthen our leadership position in the luxury SUV segment. As the Audi Q5 already has a broad fan base in India, this attractive price will now make this premium experience accessible to a wider customer base," Audi India Head Michael Perschke said in a statement.

Volvo mulls setting up plant in India

Volvo mulls setting up plant in India

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

The company shall hike prices of its various models at least by 5 per cent or so in India from January next year, in the wake of rupee devaluation, inflation, and rising cost of imports, a company official said.

Merc to hike prices by up to Rs 58 lakh from April

Merc to hike prices by up to Rs 58 lakh from April

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

The hike in price ranges from 1-4 per cent for locally produced models, and up to 20 per cent for select completely built units, the company said in a statement.

The Lamborghini theory of India's consumption patterns

The Lamborghini theory of India's consumption patterns

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Lamborghini has sold 10,112 cars worldwide -- so India's 100 is certainly a big deal for them. But how big a deal is it for us to peg our consumption theories around, asks Rama Bijapurkar.

The peak GM never scaled

The peak GM never scaled

Rediff.com4 Jun 2009

Let us re-visit the iconic brands under the GM umbrella and to see why none of them could change the fortune for the General.

Sanjay Dutt to gift Nano to girlfriend

Sanjay Dutt to gift Nano to girlfriend

Rediff.com11 Jan 2008

The actor seems to be in love with the new car, launched by the Tatas.

The Audi A8 L is here @ at Rs 87 lakh

The Audi A8 L is here @ at Rs 87 lakh

Rediff.com9 Feb 2011

"The introduction of Audi A8 L is a landmark achievement for Audi India as it celebrates our past successes and foreshadows future growth," Audi India Head, Michael Perschke said.

New Maybach in India at Rs 5.1 crore

New Maybach in India at Rs 5.1 crore

Rediff.com1 Feb 2011

Offering more choices to growing Indian millionaires, premium carmaker Mercedes-Benz today re-introduced its super-luxury sedan Maybach in the country, the prices of which will go up to Rs 5.10 crore (ex-showroom Delhi).

New Maybach in India at Rs 5.1 crore

New Maybach in India at Rs 5.1 crore

Rediff.com1 Feb 2011

Offering more choices to growing Indian millionaires, premium carmaker Mercedes-Benz today re-introduced its super-luxury sedan Maybach in the country, the prices of which will go up to Rs 5.10 crore (ex-showroom Delhi).

Q3: Cheapest Audi offering brilliant performance

Q3: Cheapest Audi offering brilliant performance

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

The car feels as if it's always on edge.

Supreme Court slaps temporary ban on luxury diesel car sales in Delhi

Supreme Court slaps temporary ban on luxury diesel car sales in Delhi

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

Supreme Court slaps temporary ban on luxury diesel car sales in Delhi.

Audi A3 is luxurious and feature loaded

Audi A3 is luxurious and feature loaded

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

CarDekho team drove the facelifted version of Audi's immensely popular compact luxury sedan - A3 in Germany

UPSC cracks down on IAS officer Puja Khedkar, files FIR for forgery

UPSC cracks down on IAS officer Puja Khedkar, files FIR for forgery

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Khedkar, a 2023 batch Indian Administrative Service officer, was accused of misusing power and privileges during her training in Pune recently.

Mercedes launches A-Class compact at Rs 21.9 lakh

Mercedes launches A-Class compact at Rs 21.9 lakh

Rediff.com30 May 2013

The diesel variant is priced lower than the petrol at Rs 22.73 lakh.

The secret behind BMW's success in India

The secret behind BMW's success in India

Rediff.com18 Jan 2011

Within two years of entering the Indian passenger car market in 2007, BMW toppled rival Mercedes-Benz to become the numero uno luxury car maker of the country.

Aston Matin is here at Rs 20 crore a piece!

Aston Matin is here at Rs 20 crore a piece!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2011

Aston Martin will offer as many as 10 models in India.

Auto component makers to gain from new 4-wheeler electric vehicle policy

Auto component makers to gain from new 4-wheeler electric vehicle policy

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

The new four-wheeler (4W) electric vehicle (EV) policy may spur the entry of global majors. The manufacturing policy cuts Customs duty to 15 per cent, given a minimum investment commitment. It calls for a minimum investment of Rs 4,150 crore (about $500 million) for making electric four wheelers (e-4Ws), with manufacturing to commence within three years of approval.

Bose Corp to enter auto parts sector

Bose Corp to enter auto parts sector

Rediff.com11 Feb 2008

Bose Corp has decided to enter the auto parts sector, with suspension systems for luxury cars.

Audi R8 V10 plus launched @ Rs 2.05 crore

Audi R8 V10 plus launched @ Rs 2.05 crore

Rediff.com4 Apr 2013

With this second addition to the R8 family in 2013, after the launch of new Audi R8 V10 in January, Audi now offers a whole range of R8 options in India, Audi said in a statement.

Porsche is based in which country?

Porsche is based in which country?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2005

Take the Rediff Business Quiz to check how much you know about the luxury car brand Porsche.

5 things about the beautiful Mercedes Benz E-class Cabriolet

5 things about the beautiful Mercedes Benz E-class Cabriolet

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Mercedes Benz E-Class Cabriolet is certainly a head turner.

Indian Hotels, M&M rank among top 27 global brands

Indian Hotels, M&M rank among top 27 global brands

Rediff.com2 Mar 2010

Tata Group firm Indian Hotels and auto major Mahindra & Mahindra are the only Indian brands to figure in the list of 27 top 'Great Brands of Tomorrow' compiled by Credit Suisse.

5 hrs, 30 questions: Actress Nora Fatehi grilled in conman case

5 hrs, 30 questions: Actress Nora Fatehi grilled in conman case

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

Bollywood actor Nora Fatehi was on Thursday questioned for nearly five hours by Delhi Police's Economic Offences Wing for investigation in connection with an extortion case linked to alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar, officials said.

Audi to launch S6 by May; refreshed RS5 to follow

Audi to launch S6 by May; refreshed RS5 to follow

Rediff.com7 Feb 2013

Audi has already launched the facelifted Q5 and the 2013 Audi R8 this year. To take on BMW, it is planning two more exciting launches this year.

Audi launches 3 all-electric SUVs under its e-tron range

Audi launches 3 all-electric SUVs under its e-tron range

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

German luxury car maker Audi on Thursday launched three all-electric SUVs under its e-tron range with prices starting from Rs 99.99 lakh kicking off its electrification journey in the country. The three all-electric SUVs -- e-tron 50, e-tron 55 and e-tron Sportback 55 -- are priced at Rs 99.99 lakh, Rs 1.16 crore and Rs 1.18 crore respectively (all prices ex-showroom), Audi India said in a statement. Commenting on the launch of the e-tron brand in India, Audi India Head Balbir Singh Dhillon said, "we are launching not one, but three electric SUVs that begin our electrification journey." The three electric SUVs are "the perfect confluence of luxury, zero emissions, performance and everyday usability", he added.

The latest BMW 5 is like Jackie Chan!

The latest BMW 5 is like Jackie Chan!

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

It has get-up-and-go and is possessed of immense agility, observes Pavan Lall.

In Pics: 8 classic beauties you'll want to own

In Pics: 8 classic beauties you'll want to own

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

Old is gold discovers Rediff.com's Hitesh Harisinghani.