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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.

Soon, hydrogen produced from corn will fuel cars

Soon, hydrogen produced from corn will fuel cars

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Husks and stalks of corn plants are used to create the fuel.

Maruti's XL6 is the Ertiga in much nicer clothes

Maruti's XL6 is the Ertiga in much nicer clothes

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

If you think the XL6 is a brand new, from-the-ground-up car, you have another think coming, says Pablo Chatterji.

A yacht for the price of a car

A yacht for the price of a car

Rediff.com23 Feb 2008

With a fast-expanding pool of billionaires and millionaires, India is now an important market for pleasure-craft peddlers.

Renault Lodgy: A spacious MPV that offers a great ride

Renault Lodgy: A spacious MPV that offers a great ride

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

The Lodgy feels easy to drive, more like a sedan than an MPV.

The legend of Tesla's Elon Musk explained in 10 tweets

The legend of Tesla's Elon Musk explained in 10 tweets

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

The comparison to Iron Man is common.

Former racing champion Ashwin Sundar dies in mishap

Former racing champion Ashwin Sundar dies in mishap

Rediff.com18 Mar 2017

Former national racing champion Ashwin Sundar and his wife Niveditha died in a mishap at MRC Nagar in Chennai, on Saturday.

India's fastest train to run on Delhi-Agra section in November

India's fastest train to run on Delhi-Agra section in November

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

The first high speed train with a speed of 160 kilometer per hour will run on Delhi-Agra section in November this year as Kapurthala Rail Coach Factory (RCF) is all set to roll out first rake of fourteen coaches of the train.

CJI asks SC why Unnao victim's letter didn't reach him

CJI asks SC why Unnao victim's letter didn't reach him

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

The court also asked the Uttar Pradesh authorities to file a status report by Thursday on the accident of the Unnao rape case victim.

Verstappen reminds me of Schumacher, says Brawn

Verstappen reminds me of Schumacher, says Brawn

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Former Ferrari technical director Ross Brawn says 70th Anniversary race winner Max Verstappen reminds him of Formula One great Michael Schumacher. Brawn masterminded Schumacher's seven world championships with Benetton (1994 and 1995) and Ferrari (2000-04) and was team boss at Mercedes when the German made his comeback from 2010-2012.

French dual hostage crises OVER; 3 gunmen, 4 hostages killed

French dual hostage crises OVER; 3 gunmen, 4 hostages killed

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

The dual hostage crises in France has come to an end with the gunmen reported killed and all hostages rescued safely.

Lamborghini Huracan launched in India at Rs 3.43 crore

Lamborghini Huracan launched in India at Rs 3.43 crore

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

Gallardo successor hits 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds.

2016 Audi A4 excels in most departments

2016 Audi A4 excels in most departments

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

The Audi A4 has improved in leaps and bounds and rivals are all set to wake up and take notice, says Indian automobile website MotorBeam.com.

Bottas pips Hamilton for pole at Austrian F1 GP

Bottas pips Hamilton for pole at Austrian F1 GP

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

The front row lockout was a record-equalling 65th for champions Mercedes.

Farmers block highway as protest completes 100 days

Farmers block highway as protest completes 100 days

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Farmers protesting the Centre's three farm laws on Saturday blocked the six-lane Kundli-Manesar-Palwal (KMP) Expressway at some places in Haryana to mark the completion of 100 days of their agitation at the Delhi borders.

Talgo all set to reach Mumbai from Delhi in less than 13 hours!

Talgo all set to reach Mumbai from Delhi in less than 13 hours!

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

The train with nine lightweight coaches will start its journey at 7.55 PM from New Delhi station and is expected to reach Mumbai at about 8.31 AM in the morning

BMW launches X6 Sports Activity Coupe at Rs 1.15 cr

BMW launches X6 Sports Activity Coupe at Rs 1.15 cr

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

A coupe car offers the motorist the combined experience of a sports SUV as well as the comfort of a luxe sedan

How Honda Jazz matches up to i20 and Baleno

How Honda Jazz matches up to i20 and Baleno

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

The Hyundai i20 is the classiest looking vehicle of the three -- the Jazz, while not exactly a bad looker, is a bit plain Jane (but, of course, classicists may prefer this aesthetic, says Aakash S Paul. But if you are on the lookout for a combination of space and sporty performance, the new Honda Jazz is the best-suited car for you.

PHOTOS: Dominant Hamilton cruises to Belgian GP win

PHOTOS: Dominant Hamilton cruises to Belgian GP win

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

Lewis Hamilton extended his lead at the top of the overall Formula standings with an unchallenged drive to victory in Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix. The Briton, who started from pole and led every lap, crossed the line 8.4 seconds ahead of team mate Valtteri Bottas who gave Mercedes a one-two finish.

Mustang: The American mean machine is now in India!

Mustang: The American mean machine is now in India!

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

Rajesh Karkera wonders if India has the roads for Ford Mustang, a car which is powerful by design.

Looking for a full-sized rugged SUV? Buy Mahindra Scorpio

Looking for a full-sized rugged SUV? Buy Mahindra Scorpio

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

There are tweaks to the exterior and interior styling and one big updatecomes in the form of a more powerful engine from the XUV500.

Driving in the monsoon? Keep these tips in mind

Driving in the monsoon? Keep these tips in mind

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

It will save you the embarrassment of wading through waterlogged roads in a broken down car.

Maruti Vitara Brezza comes with some really useful features

Maruti Vitara Brezza comes with some really useful features

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

The Maruti Vitara Brezza is a durable performer on our city roads as well as highways, writes Indian automotive website MotorBeam.com.

How Tata Motors has used birds in its aggressive branding exercise

How Tata Motors has used birds in its aggressive branding exercise

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

Be it the name, the design and communication campaign and the engagement processes being imagined between the brand and its buyers, the company is casting its cars in a new mould, reports T E Narasimhan.

Hema Malini blames father of girl killed in road mishap

Hema Malini blames father of girl killed in road mishap

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

BJP MP Hema Malini on Wednesday blamed the father of the four-year-old girl for the child's death in the road accident involving the actress' Mercedes.

Vande Bharat Express, India's fastest train, flagged off

Vande Bharat Express, India's fastest train, flagged off

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

The semi-high speed Train 18, which has been recently rechristened Vande Bharat Express, can run up to a maximum speed of 160 kmph and has travel classes like Shatabdi trains but with better facilities. It aims to provide a totally new travel experience to passengers.

Automatic XUV500 will keep its owners happy

Automatic XUV500 will keep its owners happy

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

The new transmission fixes a major handicap for the Indian automaker in its best selling crossover.

Unnao rape victim wrote to CJI about 'threat' before accident

Unnao rape victim wrote to CJI about 'threat' before accident

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

The letter narrates the incidents of July 7-8 when some people allegedly associated with Sengar, the sitting BJP legislator, threatened the victim's family with dire consequences.

The stunning Chevrolet Corvette is here!

The stunning Chevrolet Corvette is here!

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

General Motors steals the show at the Auto Expo 2016 with an impressive line up.

Hamilton signs on for two more years at Mercedes F1 team

Hamilton signs on for two more years at Mercedes F1 team

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton will be staying in Formula One for the next two years at least after he and Mercedes announced a contract extension on Saturday.

Have mid-sized sedans reached the end of the road?

Have mid-sized sedans reached the end of the road?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

With multiple options in the compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) and compact sedan space, the mid-size sedan seems to be losing its charm among customers.

Renault Kwid: A small hatch with a tough soul

Renault Kwid: A small hatch with a tough soul

Rediff.com7 Feb 2016

The car sports a gear knob and not the normal stick.

Honda WR-V is fun to drive and offers good fuel efficiency

Honda WR-V is fun to drive and offers good fuel efficiency

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

The Japanese automaker has derived the WR-V from the Jazz and it gets quite a lot of changes over the premium hatchback.

UK, US warn of 'imminent' ISIS attack on Kabul airport

UK, US warn of 'imminent' ISIS attack on Kabul airport

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Britain on Thursday warned that there was a 'very credible' report of an 'imminent' terrorist attack by the Islamic State terrorists targeting those gathering at Kabul airport in an attempt to flee war-torn Afghanistan.

10 things you can expect from the Race movies

10 things you can expect from the Race movies

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

You know you're watching Race when...

Audi S5 is a blend of usability and performance

Audi S5 is a blend of usability and performance

Rediff.com18 May 2016

It truly is something you can take to work every day and hit the track on the weekend.

Skier Lindsey Vonn drives Formula Renault

Skier Lindsey Vonn drives Formula Renault

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

Vonn drove Formula Renault 3.5 at Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Austria on June 14, 2016.

Unnao: CBI searches residences of Sengar, others

Unnao: CBI searches residences of Sengar, others

Rediff.com4 Aug 2019

The search operation is spread across at least 17 premises in four districts of Uttar Pradesh -- Lucknow, Banda, Unnao, Fatehpur, they said.

Audi A3 Cabriolet: An attractively-priced convertible you can buy

Audi A3 Cabriolet: An attractively-priced convertible you can buy

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

The Audi A3 Cabriolet is a convertible that is reasonably priced and is sure to bring you tons of attention.

The new Maruti Dzire is safer than ever

The new Maruti Dzire is safer than ever

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

One of the best-selling cars for Maruti, the Dzire now enters its third generation and promises to offer more luxury and sophistication that's unheard and unseen, especially in the compact sedan segment.