201221 May

DTM: Gary Paffett wins at Brands Hatch

Posted in Gary Paffett, DTM, Brands Hatch, Audi, BMW, Mercedes

By Harmaan R A J Madon

Briton Gary Paffett dominantly won the third round of the year at Brands Hatch, winning comfortably in his Mercedes AMG C-Coupe. The 31-year old scored a lights-to-flag win in his home race.

201218 May

Mercedes India plans cheaper M-Class

Posted in Mercedes-Benz, MBIL, ML 250 CDI, ML 350 CDI, Mercedes-Benz ML 250 CDI, M-Class

By Harmaan R A J Madon

Mercedes-Benz India Ltd (MBIL) is planning a cheaper version of the recently launched M-Class. The ML 250 CDI, powered by a 2.2-litre, four-cylinder common-rail diesel engine is under consideration, pending homologation by Indian authorities.

201215 May

Rise in car sales in April slowest in a decade

Posted in Car sales, Car sales in India, Passenger car sales in India

By Joydip Sur

The car price hike post-budget and rising interest rates have taken a heavy toll on passenger car sales in India.

201214 May

Mercedes-Benz India to launch new M-Class tomorrow, 15th May

Posted in MBIL, M-Class, Mercedes M-Class

By Harmaan R A J Madon

Mercedes-Benz India Ltd (MBIL) will launch the new M-Class in India tomorrow, 15th May. The new M-Class was first shown to the Indian public at the 2012 Auto Expo in January.

201230 Apr

Mercedes-Benz's Gary Paffett wins in 2012 DTM season opener

Posted in Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters, DTM, German Touring Car Masters, Mercedes-Benz, Gary Paffett

By Joydip Sur

The 31-year old Mercedes-Benz driver survived the turmoil after the start and after great duels, he crossed the finish line to finish first from his fellow Mercedes-Benz drivers and compatriot Jamie Green.

201220 Apr

Mercedes Previews Concept Style Coupe before Beijing Motor Show Launch

Posted in Mercedes, Concept Style Coupe, Mercedes CLA, Beijing Motor Show

By Harmaan R A J Madon

Mercedes-Benz has released the first official pictures and details of the new Concept Style Coupe, or CSC, ahead of its launch at the Beijing Motor Show next week. The Concept Style Coupe is believed to preview the upcoming CLA saloon from Mercedes, a compact saloon with a coupe-like roofline and four doors.

201212 Apr

Mercedes-Benz India expands its footprint in Bengaluru

Posted in Mercedes-Benz, Akshaya Motors, Mercedes-Benz India, Mercedes-Benz Bengaluru,

By Joydip Sur

Mercedes-Benz further reaffirmed its position as the luxury car maker with the densest network, by inagurating its new state-of-the-art dealership- Akshaya Motors- in the IT capital of India, Bengaluru.

201203 Apr

Daimler and BYD launch ‘Denza’ electric car brand

Posted in Denza, Daimler, BYD, Daimler-BYD, electric car, Chinese auto market

By Harmaan R A J Madon

Daimler and BYD have announced the brand name of their under-development electric car project. The jointly developed electric vehicle will carry the brand name ‘Denza’, which according to a statement by the company means rising power and forward momentum in Chinese.

201220 Mar

Mercedes’ new SL 65 AMG revealed

Posted in Mercedes, SL 65 AMG, Mercedes SL 65 AMG,

By Harmaan R A J Madon

Mercedes has just taken the wraps off the new SL 65 AMG. The car is powered by a twin-turbo V12 which displaces 5,980 cc and produces 630 PS of power and a frankly monumental 1,000 Nm of torque!

201216 Mar

Car prices will rise a min of Rs 5,000 after Union Budget

Posted in Union Budget 2012, car prices, car prices in India, price rise

By Harmaan R A J Madon

Car prices are set to rise in India, after a 2 % hike in basic excise duty from the present 10% to the proposed 12 %. Additionally, excise duty on large cars will also increase from 22% presently to 24%. However, the government has decided against imposing a ‘diesel tax’, a move which has brought some respite to car-makers in the country.