India’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki sales in August 2024 saw a decline, primarily driven by a significant drop in the small car segment, which includes mini and compact cars like Alto, Baleno, Celerio, Dzire, Swift, and others. The automaker’s August sales in the small car segment declined 18.85 per cent to 68,699 units in August… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki reports 3.9% sales dip in August driven by degrowth in small car segment
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Electric cars are good, but we need e-fuels as well
Elements of the German car industry pushed hard last year for ICE cars to be allowed to remain on sale in the EU after 2035 – and they got their way, provided such cars use only carbon-neutral fuels. But that might not be enough, said BMW Group CEO Oliver Zipse. Unless the EU accelerates the… Continue reading Electric cars are good, but we need e-fuels as well
Pioneer sees sound opportunity with EVs, eyes direct-OE supplies in India
Japanese digital entertainment solutions major Pioneer, which has established itself as a leading player in the in-vehicle entertainment segment in India’s aftermarket with its varied range of head units and high-performance speakers retailed from over 3,000 dealers, is now eyeing direct-OEM supplies. The company has observed a significant transformation in India’s passenger vehicle market, which… Continue reading Pioneer sees sound opportunity with EVs, eyes direct-OE supplies in India
Pioneer sees sound opportunity with EVs, eyes direct-OE supplies in India
Japanese digital entertainment solutions major Pioneer, which has established itself as a leading player in the in-vehicle entertainment segment in India’s aftermarket with its varied range of head units and high-performance speakers retailed from over 3,000 dealers, is now eyeing direct-OEM supplies. The company has observed a significant transformation in India’s passenger vehicle market, which… Continue reading Pioneer sees sound opportunity with EVs, eyes direct-OE supplies in India
Made-in-India Suzuki Fronx on display at bullet train stations in Japan
Suzuki has displayed the Made in India Fronx at various Shinkansen stations across Japan, to help gain visibility for the SUV in their local market. The Shinkansen, or bullet train, is a high-speed railway network in Japan that connects the country’s three largest metropolitan areas: Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka. The Fronx will go on sale in Japan… Continue reading Made-in-India Suzuki Fronx on display at bullet train stations in Japan
Hyundai working on series hybrid tech for future models
Hyundai, at its 2024 CEO Investor Day, has revealed that it is currently developing a new series-hybrid tech for its future models. The EREV (Extended Range Electric Vehicle) is being developed under the Hyundai Dynamic Capabilities strategy, and will combine internal combustion engines along with electric motor(s). Hyundai is working on introducing a range of… Continue reading Hyundai working on series hybrid tech for future models
Maruti Suzuki faces delay in finalising site for new Gujarat plant
India’s largest car maker Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, which plans on doubling its capacity by the end of this decade, is facing some delays in finalising the site for its greenfield plant in Gujarat. “A small delay has taken place in finalising the site for a new 1 million unit expansion. We are making our… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki faces delay in finalising site for new Gujarat plant
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.103)
This week’s Autocar podcast My Week In Cars finds your hosts Matt Prior and Steve Cropley talking about the shortly upcoming Fiat Panda, Suzuki’s decision to drop some cars in the UK, a cut-price Toyota GR Yaris alternative, and a potentially apocryphal story about what caused some British cars to leak. Make sure you never… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.103)
Maruti-rebadged models account for 52% of Toyota India sales in April-July 2024
Toyota Kirloskar Motor’s move to introduce Maruti-rebadged models has paid off handsomely in the Indian passenger vehicle market. Following Toyota Corp’s global product-sharing pact with Suzuki Corp, there are now four badge-engineered models in India bearing the Toyota logo – the Glanza (based on the Maruti Baleno), Urban Cruiser Hyryder (based on the Maruti Grand… Continue reading Maruti-rebadged models account for 52% of Toyota India sales in April-July 2024
Toyota Rumion sells over 12,500 units in first year since launch
The Toyota Rumion MPV, launched on August 28, 2023, has sold over 12,500 units in its first year in the Indian marketplace. As per industry data, the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga-based Toyota Rumion has clocked estimated sales of 12,579 units till end-July 2024. While 5,973 units were dispatched to Toyota Kirloskar Motor showrooms in FY2024, giving… Continue reading Toyota Rumion sells over 12,500 units in first year since launch