Maruti Suzuki, the country’s largest car maker, says the premium hatchback segment will reach 1 million units in annual sales by 2030. This represents a growth of 43% from the current base of 7 lakh units – representing a compounded annual growth rate of 5-6%. Addressing the media after the 4th Gen Swift launch, Partho… Continue reading Premium hatchback market to grow to 1 million units by 2030, says Maruti Suzuki’s Partho Banerjee
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Maruti Suzuki India invests Rs 1,450 crore in fourth-gen Swift priced at Rs 6.49 lakh
India’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) has introduced the fourth-generation version of its popular hatchback – Swift – in the country. The new Maruti Suzuki Swift comes priced in the range of Rs 6.49 lakh to Rs 9.65 lakh, ex-showroom. The car is also available for a monthly subscription price starting at Rs 17,436 from… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki India invests Rs 1,450 crore in fourth-gen Swift priced at Rs 6.49 lakh
Hatchback segment needs a catalyst for growth, 4th Gen Swift re-energises the segment: Hisashi Takeuchi
Hisashi Takeuchi, MD of Maruti Suzuki, says the hatchback segment needs a “catalyst for growth,” and the company is taking responsibility for “re-energising” the space with an all-new Swift. Takeuchi is of the opinion that the hatchback segment will continue to remain relevant for India, and Maruti Suzuki’s focus on this segment will persist. Launching… Continue reading Hatchback segment needs a catalyst for growth, 4th Gen Swift re-energises the segment: Hisashi Takeuchi
Tata Motors launches Tata Ace EV 1000 for last mile mobility
Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, has launched new Ace EV 1000, offering a higher rated payload of 1 tonne and a certified range of 161km on a single charge. The Ace EV is equipped with an advanced battery management system, Fleet Edge telematics system and robust aggregates for best-in-class uptime, the release noted.… Continue reading Tata Motors launches Tata Ace EV 1000 for last mile mobility
iVOOMi launches JeetX ZE at Rs 79,999
Electric two-wheeler maker, iVOOMi Energy, has launched the JeetX ZE, a Zyada Edition e-scooter at Rs 79,999. The EV is available in three variants with battery capacities ranging from 2.1 kWh to 3 kWh. Customers can choose from 8 colors. Bookings open on May 10. The JeetX ZE offers comfort with a long wheelbase and… Continue reading iVOOMi launches JeetX ZE at Rs 79,999
iVOOMi launches JeetX ZE at Rs 79,999
Electric two-wheeler maker, iVOOMi Energy, has launched the JeetX ZE, a Zyada Edition e-scooter at Rs 79,999. The EV is available in three variants with battery capacities ranging from 2.1 kWh to 3 kWh. Customers can choose from 8 colors. Bookings open on May 10. The JeetX ZE offers comfort with a long wheelbase and… Continue reading iVOOMi launches JeetX ZE at Rs 79,999
SAIC Motor to invest up to USD 2 billion in India by decade-end, says top executive
SAIC Motor, China’s largest carmaker, plans to invest up to $2 billion in India by this decade’s end and produce and sell over a million vehicles annually along with its joint venture partner JSW Group by then, a top executive told Autocar Professional. “We have a very ambitious plan. We have good cooperation with JSW… Continue reading SAIC Motor to invest up to USD 2 billion in India by decade-end, says top executive
How software can detect loose wheels on cars and trucks
Wheels falling off vehicles may not be the first thing that springs to mind when it comes to road safety, but it does happen, and it’s well documented. A two-phase project carried out by The Transport Road Laboratory between 2006 and 2010 established that every year in that period, there were between 7500 and 10,000… Continue reading How software can detect loose wheels on cars and trucks
Seat confirms plans to launch €20k electric car below Cupra
The Seat brand will live on in the future with a lower-cost electric car positioned below the Cupra range. Seat and Cupra boss Wayne Griffiths sought to put an end to speculation about the future of the Seat brand once and for all by confirming the likelihood of such a model in the future. That… Continue reading Seat confirms plans to launch €20k electric car below Cupra
Audi A1 designer on how he’s shaped Zeekr
Stefan Sielaff has been one of the most prominent car designers of the past few decades, working mainly for the Volkswagen Group leading the design of Bentley and Audi among numerous other roles. In September 2021, he succeeded Peter Horbury as Geely’s global design boss, overseeing all of the Chinese brand’s marques. His arrival coincided… Continue reading Audi A1 designer on how he’s shaped Zeekr