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Volkswagen's Virtus bets big on the sedan segment

Volkswagen's Virtus bets big on the sedan segment

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

The Virtus is indeed designed to look, act and behave like a well-built European sedan that swims in the segment between the compact sedan VW Vento and the larger Passat, says Pavan Lall.

Stress: How to cope BETTER with life's challenges

Stress: How to cope BETTER with life's challenges

Rediff.com18 Nov 2012

When life and circumstances put pressure on you, here's how to diffuse it.

Mumbai: 5 injured in hit and run case

Mumbai: 5 injured in hit and run case

Rediff.com20 Nov 2006

All the five injured have been admitted to JJ Hospital, where their condition is said to be stable.

The best sports car you can buy in India

The best sports car you can buy in India

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

The Jaguar F-Type Coupe is an extremely fun car to play with but at the same time you have to be careful with its tail happy nature.

Where does India rank in car manufacturing? Find out

Where does India rank in car manufacturing? Find out

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

Let's take a look at countries that are manufacturing most cars in the world.

Renault Duster: A capable car made for the unstoppable Indian

Renault Duster: A capable car made for the unstoppable Indian

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

The Renault Duster AMT is a compact SUV that offers the best of both worlds - a fantastic ride and handling balance on one side and the ease of driving thanks to an automatic gearbox.

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.

Personal Data Protection

Personal Data Protection

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

Ajit Balakrishnan offers a thinking person's guide.

'It is wrong to blame Dr Pandole for the accident'

'It is wrong to blame Dr Pandole for the accident'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

'That she drove 20 km in 9 minutes is rubbish.'

Tata Elxsi wins deal for self-driving car software

Tata Elxsi wins deal for self-driving car software

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

While Tata Elxsi will steer clear of building hardware sensors used in autonomous driving, the company is also working with large Tier-1 suppliers to co-develop sensors that will be work with its underlying software.

Jeep's comeback vehicle Meridian lacks the bite

Jeep's comeback vehicle Meridian lacks the bite

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

The Meridian feels comfortable and upright with the quality of gadgetry, interiors and plastics expected from an international brand car. However, it lacks the overall premium-ness that may come with a top-end Japanese car or even a mid-range German car, says Pavan Lall.

Mumbai hit-and-run case: Alistair Pereira surrenders

Mumbai hit-and-run case: Alistair Pereira surrenders

Rediff.com16 Jan 2012

On January 12, the Supreme Court upheld the three year jail term awarded to the Mumbai-based businessman for running over seven persons sleeping on the pavement. However, the court said the punishment for the "despicable aggravated offence" was "too meagre".

Gasly thankful to be alive after Japanese GP scare

Gasly thankful to be alive after Japanese GP scare

Rediff.com9 Oct 2022

"I'm just extremely grateful that I'm here, and tonight I'm going to call my family and all my loved ones. I passed two metres from that crane. If, I had been two metres to the left, I would have been dead."

Can Abhishek pull off The Big Bull?

Can Abhishek pull off The Big Bull?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

Perhaps because it was a film meant for the theatres, The Big Bull has romance and songs, notes Moumita Bhattacharya.

'Toll on Mumbai trans-harbour bridge should be Rs 500, not Rs 250'

'Toll on Mumbai trans-harbour bridge should be Rs 500, not Rs 250'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

'You need to have enough funds to maintain the primacy of public transport and it should not suffer because of lack of funds.'

Bugatti Veyron is the world's fastest car, again!

Bugatti Veyron is the world's fastest car, again!

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

Bugatti's record set back in 2010 is official all over again, after having its world record for fastest production car thrown into question by a competitor and put under review by Guinness.

14 stunning cars to be launched in 2016

14 stunning cars to be launched in 2016

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Auto manufacturers are busy filling up their portfolio with cars catering to each and every possible segment

Now, driverless cars at Heathrow

Now, driverless cars at Heathrow

Rediff.com12 Aug 2009

Battery-operated driverless cars with bug-eyed windows will soon be carrying passengers at the Heathrow Airport. The bubble shaped vehicles look like a capsule and their doors fold back like butterfly wings.

Cyrus Mistry death: Here's what Mercedes interim report says

Cyrus Mistry death: Here's what Mercedes interim report says

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz has submitted its interim report on the fatal accident of industrialist Cyrus Mistry to the Palghar police, which mentions that the brakes of the vehicle were pressed five seconds before it crashed into the road divider, a senior official said on Friday.

UK riots: 3 Asians killed in Birmingham

UK riots: 3 Asians killed in Birmingham

Rediff.com10 Aug 2011

Three British Asians, who were on the streets of Birmingham to protect their community from rioting groups, were killed when a speeding car mowed them down on Tuesday night, making them the latest victims of the ongoing unrest in Britain. The police are treating the deaths as murder.

F1: Ferrari's Sainz wins in Singapore to end Red Bull's run

F1: Ferrari's Sainz wins in Singapore to end Red Bull's run

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

Ferrari's Carlos Sainz won the Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday to end Formula One leader Max Verstappen's record run of 10 wins in a row.

10 fastest fuel-efficient cars

10 fastest fuel-efficient cars

Rediff.com24 Apr 2009

Ten autos that combine great gas mileage and speed.

Tiger Woods suffers serious leg injuries in car accident

Tiger Woods suffers serious leg injuries in car accident

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Woods suffered serious injuries to both legs in Tuesday's wreck and was initially listed in serious but stable condition, Los Angeles County Fire Chief Daryl Osby told reporters. CNN reported Woods sustained compound fractures to his legs.

F1 Pitlane Tales: Drivers back speed limit proposals

F1 Pitlane Tales: Drivers back speed limit proposals

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

Formula One drivers have backed proposals to introduce a 'virtual safety car' or automatic speed limiter that would force the entire field to slow when yellow warning flags are waved.

The Rs 4.5-crore Roma is a departure from all other Ferraris

The Rs 4.5-crore Roma is a departure from all other Ferraris

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

'La Nuova Dolce Vita' is the tagline of Ferrari's Roma which translates into 'The New Good Life'. The Roma is a Ferrari GT (Grand Touring) sports car and is also part of their entry-level lineup but it is everything but entry-level. This Rs 4.5 crore (on-road, Mumbai) performance machine is an all-new Prancing Horse that is visually striking, high on tech and being a Ferrari, offers thrilling performance that will excite your senses.

Hamilton confident 'Brad Pitt can take F1 to 'new heights'

Hamilton confident 'Brad Pitt can take F1 to 'new heights'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Brad Pitt's Hollywood treatment of Formula One will take the sport's already surging popularity to another level, Lewis Hamilton predicted.

Why Maruti will phase out diesel cars

Why Maruti will phase out diesel cars

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

The diesel car becomes too expensive with BS-VI and market assessment says the customer will not buy it at that price, says R C Bhargava, chairman, MSIL. He expects buyer preference to change swiftly in favour of petrol, CNG, and other alternative technologies.

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.

Fiat Linea 125S, a family car that's powerful & fast

Fiat Linea 125S, a family car that's powerful & fast

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

In the day to day routine which includes city as well highway driving. the Linea returned a decent mileage of 9.5 km/l.

15 stunning cars to blaze Indian roads in the next three months

15 stunning cars to blaze Indian roads in the next three months

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

From a Rs 9-lakh Maruti to a Rs 2 crore-Nissan, Indian auto industry packs quite a surprise for car buyers

Why Maruti's vendors have hit a speed-breaker

Why Maruti's vendors have hit a speed-breaker

Rediff.com20 May 2019

Maruti being the market leader with a disproportionately high share of the passenger car market helped its component makers grow as an industry all these years and hence, the exit from a segment is a jolt if not a big setback.

Maruti Suzuki underestimated SUV segment's growth

Maruti Suzuki underestimated SUV segment's growth

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

According to Siam data, Indian auto companies sold 982,456 units of utility vehicles in the first half of FY23, a 50.29 per cent growth over the corresponding period last year.

Making Drones For India's Villages

Making Drones For India's Villages

Rediff.com16 May 2024

'From our survey we found that there was a problem in the agricultural sector and drones could solve the problem.'

US cop who joked about Indian student's death taken off patrol duty

US cop who joked about Indian student's death taken off patrol duty

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

The department Thursday confirmed by email that Officer Daniel Auderer has been administratively reassigned to a non-operational position.

F1: Sainz beats Verstappen for Italian Grand Prix pole

F1: Sainz beats Verstappen for Italian Grand Prix pole

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

Carlos Sainz lapped Monza's "Temple of Speed" with a fastest time of one minute 20.294 seconds, 0.013 quicker than Max Verstappen's final flying lap.

Jaguar unveils electric concept car C-X75

Jaguar unveils electric concept car C-X75

Rediff.com18 Nov 2010

Christened C-X75, it has been created to celebrate 75 years of the company, says Ian Callum, design director of Jaguar Cars.

Mistry's last rites on Tuesday; Mercedes team visits accident site

Mistry's last rites on Tuesday; Mercedes team visits accident site

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

The last rites of Cyrus Mistry, former chairman of Tata Sons who was killed in a car crash, will be performed in Mumbai on Tuesday, his family said.

Jehan Daruvala roars to Saudi Arabia podium

Jehan Daruvala roars to Saudi Arabia podium

Rediff.com19 Mar 2023

Jehan made a lightning start off the line but was boxed in by the Campos cars of Ralph Boschung and compatriot Kush Maini.

Gangster killed outside his house in Sikar, man caught in firing also dead

Gangster killed outside his house in Sikar, man caught in firing also dead

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

Another man who had gone to meet his daughter studying in a coaching institute there was also hit by bullets and died.

Racing car driver AND pilot: Meet India's fastest woman

Racing car driver AND pilot: Meet India's fastest woman

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

Sneha Sharma is shattering speed and societal barriers.