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Datsun redi-GO launched, price starts at Rs 2.38 lakh

Datsun redi-GO launched, price starts at Rs 2.38 lakh

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

The 800cc five-speed manual transmission comes with a fuel economy of 25.17 kmpl

Maruti Ciaz diesel: India's most fuel-efficient car

Maruti Ciaz diesel: India's most fuel-efficient car

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

It may not have a bold design but it addresses the needs for comfortable and affordable commuting.

Why car recalls are spiking in India

Why car recalls are spiking in India

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

One can see the scale of recalls going up as the market expands.

Mumbai fire: A family wanted to jump out of window

Mumbai fire: A family wanted to jump out of window

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

As rising flames and a blanket of thick smoke enveloped the Jay Sandesh building in Mumbai's Goregaon in the early hours of Friday, a family struggled to breathe and even contemplated jumping out of a window.

Soon, smartphones can be your car keys

Soon, smartphones can be your car keys

Rediff.com25 Dec 2012

Hyundai's system uses wireless Near Field Communication technology, enabling one to lock, unlock the car.

GM unveils LPG-run Chevrolet Spark

GM unveils LPG-run Chevrolet Spark

Rediff.com10 Jun 2009

The version is GM India's first clean-burning liquefied natural gas car in India, built at company's plant at Talegaon in Maharashtra.

'India unlikely to see self-driving cars soon'

'India unlikely to see self-driving cars soon'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

'It is a gradual process of saying we want to have all the decisions across business sectors available in India as well.'

HDFC Bank gets six months to move HDFC clients to external benchmark

HDFC Bank gets six months to move HDFC clients to external benchmark

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has given HDFC Bank six months to migrate HDFC's home loan customers to external benchmark linked lending rate (EBLR), top sources in the bank told Business Standard. Almost half of HDFC's 5.4 million customers are home loan customers. It is mandatory for banks to link retail loans and loans to micro, medium and small enterprises to an external benchmark. Non-banking financial companies do not have such a mandate.

Vettel says he will not lose sleep over 'small mistake'

Vettel says he will not lose sleep over 'small mistake'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel said he would still sleep soundly despite a mistake that cost him a home German Grand Prix win at Hockenheim and the Formula One championship lead on Sunday.

'I want to go in front of Ram Lalla and get blessings'

'I want to go in front of Ram Lalla and get blessings'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

'Everyone is so excited. There is a lot of excitement everywhere. This was a long time desire of many people.'

Modi's brother, family members injured in accident near Mysuru

Modi's brother, family members injured in accident near Mysuru

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

According to sources, other than the driver, Prahlad, his son, daughter-in-law and a child were in the car.

VW launches India's most powerful hatch for Rs 7.99 lakh

VW launches India's most powerful hatch for Rs 7.99 lakh

Rediff.com6 May 2013

The car is appealing with its high-speed performance and great interiors, but the price tag might discourage buyers.

What went wrong with the Tata Nano

What went wrong with the Tata Nano

Rediff.com29 Nov 2013

The Tata group may consider launching its small car Nano in a new avatar in another country like Indonesia, where it doesn't have the 'stigma' of being 'the cheapest car', and bring it back to India for a fresh start with a new image, according to Chairman Emeritus Ratan Tata.

Will new Thar put the mojo back in 2-door cars in India?

Will new Thar put the mojo back in 2-door cars in India?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

The 2-door vehicle may finds its way back in India with the launch of the all-new Thar by Mahindra and Mahindra, says Rajesh Karkera.

'This Fight Is Against Terrorism'

'This Fight Is Against Terrorism'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

'99.6 per cent is occupied by Arab countries in the Middle East; Israel occupies just 0.4 per cent of the entire Middle East.' 'That 0.4 per cent is also a big issue for them.'

'Govt wakes up only when you come on the roads'

'Govt wakes up only when you come on the roads'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

'Had they agreed to our demands that we raised two years ago, we would have never started our agitation again.'

The harrowing tale of a landslide in Shimla

The harrowing tale of a landslide in Shimla

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

"Will we also die, will our house too break, papa," my six-year-old daughter asked as the horror of the devastating rains in Shimla hit home on Independence Day.

A Rainy Day Check-List for Chennaiites

A Rainy Day Check-List for Chennaiites

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

If only you had thought ahead, you would have stocked snacks and biscuits, bread and cake, and vegetables suited for Amma or pondatti to make your favourite bajji and pakoda, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

No entry for Assam vehicles into Meghalaya after border violence

No entry for Assam vehicles into Meghalaya after border violence

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

A group of villagers from Meghalaya allegedly vandalised and burnt down a forest office in Assam's West Karbi Anglong district, following the killing of six people in violence that occurred in a disputed area along the border between the two states, officials claimed on Wednesday.

Hyundai to hike prices by up to Rs 15,000 from August 16

Hyundai to hike prices by up to Rs 15,000 from August 16

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

HMIL sells a range of vehicles starting from entry-level small car Eon to premium SUV Santa Fe, which are priced between Rs 325,000 and Rs 31.75 lakh

A Swift car named Dzire

A Swift car named Dzire

Rediff.com8 May 2015

The project codenamed K/YN4 was top priority.

What's new in the latest Chevrolet Spark?

What's new in the latest Chevrolet Spark?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2012

The car has a more powerful engine compared to its competitors and give a mileage of 18kmpl.

Vendor reveals engine details of the Tata Nano diesel

Vendor reveals engine details of the Tata Nano diesel

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

It's going to be an 800cc twin cylinder diesel engine with a rated power of 40.2 bhp.

Honda Brio automatic @ Rs 5.74 lakh

Honda Brio automatic @ Rs 5.74 lakh

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

The company also introduced a new variant of the manual transmission version, priced at Rs 426,000.

Passenger vehicles will feel further pinch

Passenger vehicles will feel further pinch

Rediff.com1 Mar 2013

Passenger Vehicles will feel further pinch as excise duty on SUVs shoots up to 30%

'Air Pollution Leads To Type 2 Diabetes'

'Air Pollution Leads To Type 2 Diabetes'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

'Pollution acts as an endocrine disruptor.' 'When it acts as an endocrine disruptor it has an effect on the endocrine system of the human body and the effect on the pancreas is an important one.' 'The way you get type two diabetes is due to two defects.' 'One is the pancreas doesn't produce enough insulin.' 'The other physiological defect is insulin resistance.'

India should spend $1 bn annually to train school teachers: Narayana Murthy

India should spend $1 bn annually to train school teachers: Narayana Murthy

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

One possible way of accelerating National Education Policy's outcome is to invite 10,000 retired highly accomplished teachers from the developed world and from India in STEM areas to create 2,500 "Train the Teacher" colleges in the country's 28 states and eight union territories, Murthy said.

Mahindra Bolero zooms into top five list

Mahindra Bolero zooms into top five list

Rediff.com13 May 2013

This is the first time in the last five years that an utility vehicle has featured in the top five list.

An elevated bus that allows cars to drive under it!

An elevated bus that allows cars to drive under it!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

China has found a solution to cut down pollution and traffic woes with a futuristic elevated bus.

Festive season fails to cheer Tata Nano sales

Festive season fails to cheer Tata Nano sales

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

One of the Nano vendors lays off 75 workers, others on wait-and-watch mode.

Ajay Devgan gets himself a Maruti Swift

Ajay Devgan gets himself a Maruti Swift

Rediff.com6 Mar 2008

Apparently, small cars like the Swift consume lesser petrol, prompting the environmentally conscious actor to change gears.

A year in India equals a decade of experience outside, says Akito Tachibana

A year in India equals a decade of experience outside, says Akito Tachibana

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

Akito Tachibana, who took charge as managing director at Toyota's India operations from April 2016, talks to Ajay Modi on Delhi diesel car ban and DeMo.

Tata Nano: Down but not out

Tata Nano: Down but not out

Rediff.com24 Oct 2012

Tata Motors is trying hard to popularise the car and increase it sales. Will the renewed efforts deliver?

Nephew Vijay takes on uncle Bhupesh Baghel in Chhattisgarh's Patan

Nephew Vijay takes on uncle Bhupesh Baghel in Chhattisgarh's Patan

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

Vijay Baghel and Jogi accuse the chief minister of prompting liquor vends across the state.

Storage battery: Ready to be charged up

Storage battery: Ready to be charged up

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

Budgetary allocation to education and postal network modernisation will help the industry.

General Motors launches Chevrolet Sail U-Va car

General Motors launches Chevrolet Sail U-Va car

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

General Motors India launched its new Chevrolet Sail U-Va car on Monday with a target to sell around 2000 cars monthly in Jaipur.

Suzuki mulls launching electric vehicles in India

Suzuki mulls launching electric vehicles in India

Rediff.com30 Nov 2011

With the demand of diesel cars very high in India, the company said it is also lining up more diesel engine cars for the country.

Has Renault's Kwid hit a speed-breaker?

Has Renault's Kwid hit a speed-breaker?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

Company's sale to dealers hit an eight-month low to 6,924 units in January.

Hamas attack: Horrific details of sexual violence emerge

Hamas attack: Horrific details of sexual violence emerge

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

The investigation identified at least seven locations where Israeli women and girls appear to have been sexually assaulted or mutilated.

PHOTOS: New cars for 2014 Formula One season

PHOTOS: New cars for 2014 Formula One season

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

With the Formula One season about to get underway, here's a look at the news cars teams will use.