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VWgets Rs 664 cr for Pune plant

VWgets Rs 664 cr for Pune plant

Rediff.com8 Apr 2009

Loan approval marks EIB's first direct exposure to a plant in India.

Used car market heads for boom post-lockdown

Used car market heads for boom post-lockdown

Rediff.com20 May 2020

A study by second-hand car dealer CARS 24 showed 42 per cent of the consumer feel the need for a car to travel safely now. Those who used cabs to commute before the pandemic want to buy a car for the family and a two-wheeler for shorter runs.

Beautiful images from the Smithsonian's photo contest

Beautiful images from the Smithsonian's photo contest

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

From the ruins of a Syrian city to shamans, these are just some of the 60 breathtaking images selected as finalists in Smithsonian Magazine's 16th Annual Photo Contest. The magazine received a whopping 48,000 submissions from photographers in 155 countries between March 27 to November 30 2018. The annual contest has gifted us breathtaking pictures from six different categories: Travel, Altered Images, Mobile, Natural World, People, and The American Experience. March 27 is the day when Smithsonian will announce the winner of the Grand Prize. Till then, enjoy some of the amazing work done by the photographers.

Auto-makers lure buyers with Made-In-India tag

Auto-makers lure buyers with Made-In-India tag

Rediff.com17 Nov 2008

The move comes close on the heels of growth in developed auto markets such as the US and Europe dipping in the red. Analysts say that global auto companies are now focusing on developing new models for emerging markets like India, their with main focus on containing costs. The cost of development in India is considered to be the lowest in the world.

Localisation making luxury cars affordable

Localisation making luxury cars affordable

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

BMW's plant in Chenna now has 50 per cent localisation.

Hyundai launches Elite i20; price starts at Rs 4.9 lakh

Hyundai launches Elite i20; price starts at Rs 4.9 lakh

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

The car made its debut in India.

General Motors India to recall 1,01,597 units of Beat diesel

General Motors India to recall 1,01,597 units of Beat diesel

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

The company said it will inspect and if necessary, replace the clutch pedal lever.

Audi says 2.1 million cars affected by diesel emission scandal

Audi says 2.1 million cars affected by diesel emission scandal

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

Audi says 2.1 million cars affected by diesel emission scandal.

Auto Expo: From concept vehicles to facelifts, over 70 launches are scheduled

Auto Expo: From concept vehicles to facelifts, over 70 launches are scheduled

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

During the six-day-long event, automakers have planned 10 global launches, 26 India specific launches, six concept vehicles, seven facelifts and 21 vehicle unveilings.

Navratri: While car sales zoom, 2-wheelers trudge along

Navratri: While car sales zoom, 2-wheelers trudge along

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Car deliveries during the nine-day period saw sharp year-on-year (double-digit increase for most automobile companies.

Which is the safest among best selling small cars? Find out...

Which is the safest among best selling small cars? Find out...

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

A hatch back made by Volkswagen is the only safe car among best selling four wheeler.

Abebe Bikila: Emperor of the Marathon

Abebe Bikila: Emperor of the Marathon

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

Prakash Bhandari salutes the spirit of Abebe Bikila who twice won the Olympic Marathon in record times.

VW Up!s ante in small car war

VW Up!s ante in small car war

Rediff.com12 Sep 2007

The new small car, which will be based on Up!, may come to India in early 2011 and be the fourth car to be assembled by Volkswagen India.

5 exciting cars launches in August

5 exciting cars launches in August

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

Fiat, Maruti, and Tata are all set to drive in their best vehicles.

AP cries foul over VW's Pune plan

AP cries foul over VW's Pune plan

Rediff.com21 Nov 2006

Andhra Pradesh chief minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy has said that Volkswagen deciding to set up its plant in Pune

Is this a good time to buy a car?

Is this a good time to buy a car?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

The government seems to have come to the rescue of potential car buyers.

Hot hatches: EtiosLiva Sportivo vs. Polo GT TSI

Hot hatches: EtiosLiva Sportivo vs. Polo GT TSI

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

Purely based on performance and drive experience, the better of the two is VW GTI TSI.

Chip shortage throws a spanner in JLR's plans

Chip shortage throws a spanner in JLR's plans

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Tata Motors has halved the volume outlook for its UK subsidiary Jaguar Land Rover Automotive (JLR) and warned of lower earnings as it sees the semiconductor shortage deepening in the September quarter of the current financial year, according to a notification issued by the company to the stock exchanges on Tuesday. The announcement caught investors unawares. They were hoping for a quicker recovery. Tata Motors' stock tanked 13 per cent (on July 6) from the day's high of Rs 358.10 and hit the lower circuit (Rs 311.45) in intra-day trades.

Tatas' JV puts life back into Sanand plant with 2 new models

Tatas' JV puts life back into Sanand plant with 2 new models

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

According to experts, Tata Tiago JTP and Tigor JTP -- a sedan and hatchback -- are not only powerful and faster than every other car in the segment, but also in the segment above, including their peers Maruti Baleno RS, Volkswagen Polo and others.

Red Bull had F1 talks with VW before emissions scandal

Red Bull had F1 talks with VW before emissions scandal

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

Red Bull were talking to Volkswagen about a Formula One partnership before a diesel emissions scandal seemingly scuppered plans, team boss Christian Horner said on Friday.

Why are luxury carmakers bullish on India?

Why are luxury carmakers bullish on India?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

Mercedes-Benz India, BMW India and Audi India have lined up over 50 new model launches as they seek to recoup previous year's loss in volumes, reports Shally Seth Mohile.

VW has $530 mn for Pune unit

VW has $530 mn for Pune unit

Rediff.com29 Nov 2006

After several unsuccessful attempts to enter the Indian market, Europe's largest car manufacturer Volkswagen has finalised its plans for a manufacturing plant in Pune at an investment of Rs 2,450 crore ($530 million).

Fiat Punto EVO: It has better ride quality than Swift, Polo

Fiat Punto EVO: It has better ride quality than Swift, Polo

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

It will be prices between Rs 506,000 and Rs 775,000.

VW to soon launch India's most powerful hatch Polo GT

VW to soon launch India's most powerful hatch Polo GT

Rediff.com22 Apr 2013

Gear up for the most powerful hatch in the country until Fiat gets its Punto Abarth.

Which is the largest automaker in the world? Find out...

Which is the largest automaker in the world? Find out...

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

Let's take a look at some of the biggest manufacturers of vehicles in the world.

Nissan, Renault, GM have a superb plan to revive sales in India

Nissan, Renault, GM have a superb plan to revive sales in India

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

Nissan and Renault say they will compete with new models, especially small cars, and by growing their dealer network.

Most valuable nation brands, India ranks at 7

Most valuable nation brands, India ranks at 7

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

Volkswagen mess costs Germany its strongest nation brand position.

Andhra keen on VW project

Andhra keen on VW project

Rediff.com13 Jul 2005

Hollywood's most loved car's back

Hollywood's most loved car's back

Rediff.com21 Jun 2005

VW offers to return money; Andhra CM declines

VW offers to return money; Andhra CM declines

Rediff.com6 Sep 2005

"In view of the ongoing CBI inquiry into the issue, we have declined to accept the money. We are more interested in seeing that Volkswagen sets up its car plant here," Reddy told reporters.

'Many in VW knew I was the Indian partner'

'Many in VW knew I was the Indian partner'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2005

Jagdeesh Raja, when chosen to partner Volkswagen of Germany in its Indian venture, Vashishta Wahan, saw it as the biggest break of his career. Today, it's all in a shambles.

Long, winding road ahead for electric cars in India

Long, winding road ahead for electric cars in India

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

The electric vehicle evolution in India's passenger vehicle market has remained frozen in time and may see limited adoption over the next decade, experts say.

World's best selling cars; Swift ranks 20

World's best selling cars; Swift ranks 20

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

Competing with the cars from big auto companies, Swift and Swift Dzire have made its way into the top 20.

Why Indians are forced to buy unsafe cars

Why Indians are forced to buy unsafe cars

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

Five small cars in the Indian market failed in the first-ever independent crash tests.

India's first and ONLY woman superbike racer

India's first and ONLY woman superbike racer

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

Alisha Abdullah who took to racing at age nine, takes us through the moments that defined her life and career.

Are you ready for the Citroen?

Are you ready for the Citroen?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

Making a debut in India with an SUV, Citroen's products in the next couple of years will clearly chart and define its destiny in what has become both a vibrant but also a daunting market for foreign entrants, says Pavan Lall.

Luxury carmakers change lanes to cruise in a slow market

Luxury carmakers change lanes to cruise in a slow market

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

BMW is just another of the many bringing entry-level luxury cars to the market.

VW Vento TSI: Can it take on Honda City, Hyundai Verna?

VW Vento TSI: Can it take on Honda City, Hyundai Verna?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

The German carmaker will not introduce all-new models in 2013. Plans to launch such variants too keep sales going.

Slowdown? These auto firms are betting big on India

Slowdown? These auto firms are betting big on India

Rediff.com18 Apr 2013

Global auto companies are investing huge money to build infrastructure in the country despite the slowdown.