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Companies, consumers and citizens

Companies, consumers and citizens

Rediff.com6 Oct 2006

Maruti Kizashi to hit the roads soon

Maruti Kizashi to hit the roads soon

Rediff.com14 Jan 2011

These cars are priced between Rs 12 lakhs (Rs 1.2 million) and Rs 20 lakhs (Rs 2 million).

Bharat Forge strikes big in US

Bharat Forge strikes big in US

Rediff.com29 May 2006

Bharat Forge, world's second largest forgings company, will supply products to the US operations of Japanese auto giants Toyota and Honda.

Avventura, Cross Polo, Etios Cross: Which one is the best?

Avventura, Cross Polo, Etios Cross: Which one is the best?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Three hatchbacks have been muscled up to offer a more adventurous driving experience.

Kodiaq, Skoda's 1st 7-seater SUV, hits Indian roads

Kodiaq, Skoda's 1st 7-seater SUV, hits Indian roads

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

Skoda's new flagship offering will compete with the likes of Toyota Fortuner, Ford Endeavour and Isuzu MU-X as well as Volkswagen Tigua.

Learning how to speak to Gen Y

Learning how to speak to Gen Y

Rediff.com14 Feb 2006

Indian auto makers to rule export market

Indian auto makers to rule export market

Rediff.com8 Jan 2010

Indian auto manufacturers are well poised to become "winners" in terms of global market share in the next five years to join the ranks of established players like Hyundai, Toyota, Honda and Volkswagen.

While Maruti is still the king; Tata Motors gains, Hyundai slips

While Maruti is still the king; Tata Motors gains, Hyundai slips

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

The curious case is of Honda, which has moved up the pecking order while actually losing market share!

Check out these new sedans

Check out these new sedans

Rediff.com9 Jun 2010

The sedan segment is back once again with updates and new arrivals. Just like the Indian hatchback segment the competition is heating up in the sedan segment as well.

Aamir Khan endorses Innova

Aamir Khan endorses Innova

Rediff.com17 Aug 2005

Toyota Kirloskar Motor on Wednesday signed leading Bollywood actor Aamir Khan as brand ambassador to promote its utility vehicle Innova in India.

Trulli looks to revive career at Lotus

Trulli looks to revive career at Lotus

Rediff.com12 Mar 2010

Lotus F1's Italian driver Jarno Trulli will hope to complete his races this season in a bid to revive his career.

Can Tesla win India where most US carmakers have failed?

Can Tesla win India where most US carmakers have failed?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

What will it take for Tesla to plug and play in India? Sector pundits say it's a mix of strategy, getting the price right, timing, the right talent, and above all, patience.

'We will start production of small car by yearend'

'We will start production of small car by yearend'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2010

Toyota Motor Corporation unveiled the much-awaited small car that it developed for the Indian market at the Delhi Auto Expo.

Hyderabad Open badminton cancelled due to COVID-19

Hyderabad Open badminton cancelled due to COVID-19

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

The Hyderabad Open badminton tournament, scheduled to be held from August 11 to 16, was on Thursday cancelled by the world body BWF in view of the coronavirus pandemic. The event was part of the BWF's revised calendar to restart the sport after the pandemic-forced cancellations since March.

Corolla Altis Sports at Rs 1.13 million

Corolla Altis Sports at Rs 1.13 million

Rediff.com4 Jun 2009

The new Corolla Altis Sport has an aerodynamic front and rear bumper spoiler, a classy headlamp garnish, sleek side skirts and exclusive rear LED spoilers.

Covid-19 scare: Deaths at work raise questions over compensation

Covid-19 scare: Deaths at work raise questions over compensation

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Since existing laws do not cover Covid-19, any compensation in this regard has to be left to the discretion of companies.

It's 2020, but motown is still in slow lane

It's 2020, but motown is still in slow lane

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

From Hyundai to Tata Motors, automakers are staring at a bleak future. With no succor provided in the Budget, the pain for companies is likely to continue for the next two quarters.

Brit Queen to cut costs with 'Green Tomato Cars'

Brit Queen to cut costs with 'Green Tomato Cars'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2009

Queen Elizabeth II's staff at Buckingham Palace has signed up with Toyota's 'Green Tomato Cars' to cut costs, after they found out about the car from Prince Charles's London office, which switched to its cheaper carbon-efficient Toyota Prius fleet. "They were very conscious of the savings they'd be making both in financial and carbon terms. Cost was certainly a major factor, so much so in fact that Clarence House negotiated a discount," said Tom Pakenham, director, Toyota.

2010 clock starting to tick for Glock

2010 clock starting to tick for Glock

Rediff.com29 Sep 2009

Fresh from a podium finish in Singapore, Timo Glock is uncertain which Formula One team he will represent next season but another good showing for Toyota in Suzuka on Sunday would certainly raise his profile.

Kobayashi to drive for Sauber F1 team

Kobayashi to drive for Sauber F1 team

Rediff.com17 Dec 2009

Kamui Kobayashi will race for Sauber next season, ensuring Japan still has at least one driver on the starting grid now that Toyota have followed Honda out of Formula One. The 23-year-old impressed after competing as a stand-in for injured German Timo Glock at Toyota in the last two races of this year.

Texas: Man pulled over by traffic cops shoots 5 dead, injures 21

Texas: Man pulled over by traffic cops shoots 5 dead, injures 21

Rediff.com1 Sep 2019

The gunman was shot dead.

How will you live, work, eat post-coronavirus world

How will you live, work, eat post-coronavirus world

Rediff.com19 May 2020

The deadly coronavirus has forced us to adopt new ways of life.

Sports Shorts: Alonso takes second Le Mans 24 Hours win

Sports Shorts: Alonso takes second Le Mans 24 Hours win

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

The 20 YO lighting up F1

The 20 YO lighting up F1

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

Meet Lando Norris, who pipped Lewis Hamilton in the Austrian F1 on July 5 for a podium finish.

Carmakers call for comprehensive plan after Delhi smog crackdown

Carmakers call for comprehensive plan after Delhi smog crackdown

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Among those who have the most to lose from India's haphazard policies are dealers selling cars made by Toyota, Mahindra & Mahindra, Daimler AG's and Tata Motors' luxury arm, Jaguar Land Rover

Button wins in Bahrain

Button wins in Bahrain

Rediff.com27 Apr 2009

Jenson Button won the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday for the Formula One championship leader's third victory in four races this season.

Car sales to Uber and Ola flatten out

Car sales to Uber and Ola flatten out

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

Car makers see a dip in demand from their biggest buyers, Ola and Uber. Demand from aggregators weakened for a number of reasons after a strong growth last year.

Maruti to restart production at Manesar plant on May 12

Maruti to restart production at Manesar plant on May 12

Rediff.com7 May 2020

A clutch of automakers including Maruti Suzuki, Hero MotoCorp, Mercedes Benz India, Eicher Motors, TVS Motor, and Isuzu Motors India announced they had got the clearance from the governments of the states they operate in to resume operations.

Pak number used to hire taxi by terrorists in Pathankot

Pak number used to hire taxi by terrorists in Pathankot

Rediff.com2 Jan 2016

Since the Pakistani number was under surveillance, security agencies could locate the likely target of the terrorists.

Indian, 2 others, abducted and killed in Afghanistan

Indian, 2 others, abducted and killed in Afghanistan

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

The identities of the victims have not been disclosed.

When fans boo their own players....

When fans boo their own players....

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

Players from both teams took a knee in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement before Wednesday's game at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas, but their gesture was overshadowed by booing from a small section of fans.

The beginning of a new auto war

The beginning of a new auto war

Rediff.com10 Jun 2009

The fight between Toyota and GM may be is over elsewhere -- but we may have just witnessed the beginning of a new war today. A war that will be played in developing markets like India.

Court extends ban, cloud on diesel cars

Court extends ban, cloud on diesel cars

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

The impact of the ban will not be limited to sales.

Button on pole for second race in a row

Button on pole for second race in a row

Rediff.com4 Apr 2009

Jenson Button clinched his second pole position in a row for the new Brawn GP team at the Malaysian Grand Prix on Saturday while McLaren's world champion Lewis Hamilton could qualify only 12th.

Banks to auction KFA brands again at lower price

Banks to auction KFA brands again at lower price

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

The 17-lender consortium led by State Bank of India has also put the Flying Models, Funliner, Fly Kingfisher and Flying Bird Device on the block.

British auto biz to see 40,000 job losses

British auto biz to see 40,000 job losses

Rediff.com23 Dec 2008

The British auto industry is expected to witness 40,000 job losses over the next three years, mainly due to falling demand for cars, says a media report.

Carmakers eye niche branding for taxi fleet

Carmakers eye niche branding for taxi fleet

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

Move aimed at removing confusion among private buyers

McLaren's Alonso to retire from F1 at end of season

McLaren's Alonso to retire from F1 at end of season

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

His storied career has included 32 wins, 22 pole positions and 97 podiums so far.

Buying a sedan? 2021 may be just the year for it

Buying a sedan? 2021 may be just the year for it

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

There are a whopping 10 sedans slated for a launch in India this year. Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com gives the lowdown.