Auto makers to offer discounts for scrapping old models, says Nitin Gadkari

Several commercial vehicle and passenger vehicle makers will start giving discounts to consumers who purchase new vehicles after scrapping their old vehicles, according to the Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari. “I am pleased to report that, in response to my recommendation, several commercial and passenger vehicle manufacturers have agreed to offer discounts… Continue reading Auto makers to offer discounts for scrapping old models, says Nitin Gadkari

Low cost small cars necessary for India, Maruti Suzuki won’t change strategy despite temporary setback: R C Bhargava

India’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India Ltd will not adjust its strategy on small cars just because of a temporary downturn in demand for those cars in the market, according to the company’s Chairman RC Bhargava. “We firmly believe that low cost and small cars are necessary in our economic and social conditions. A temporary… Continue reading Low cost small cars necessary for India, Maruti Suzuki won’t change strategy despite temporary setback: R C Bhargava

Glydways Is Changing The Transit Landscape with Its Groundbreaking Urban Mobility Solutions

Glydways Secures Pilot Project at Atlanta Airport, Its Third Win In Just Over A Year, Cementing Its Position as the Emerging Leader in Urban Transit Innovation SAN FRANCISCO and ATLANTA, Aug. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Glydways, a leader in developing on-demand Automated Transit Networks (ATN), today announced they have been selected as the key technology solution… Continue reading Glydways Is Changing The Transit Landscape with Its Groundbreaking Urban Mobility Solutions

Maruti Suzuki gets Rs 3.25 crore show cause notice

Maruti Suzuki has received a show cause notice from the office of the Principal Commissioner of Customs for Rs 3.25 crore.  The company informed on Sunday that it received a show cause notice from the office of the Principal Commissioner of Customs (Air Cargo Complex, Import), New Delhi.  It received a notice on 24 August,… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki gets Rs 3.25 crore show cause notice

Opinion: Automotive developments that didn’t make the news

Autocar India is 300 issues old. Over the years, we’ve broken many shocking news stories and revealed several unexpected developments. However, here are some that didn’t make the news – developments that, over the years, really shocked me.  I have to start with Maruti and Suzuki. Who would have thought that the small Japanese company… Continue reading Opinion: Automotive developments that didn’t make the news

Maruti Suzuki inaugurates 500th NEXA sales outlet

Maruti Suzuki today inaugurated its 500th NEXA sales outlet, in Bengaluru, Karnataka. With this Maruti Suzuki’s sales network (ARENA, NEXA and Commercial) now extends to 3,925 outlets covering 2,577 towns and cities. Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director and CEO, Maruti Suzuki said, “I extend my heartfelt thanks to our customers and our dealer partners for their… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki inaugurates 500th NEXA sales outlet

Maruti Suzuki to introduce its own strong hybrid powertrain in the future

Maruti Suzuki has confirmed that it will have its own strong hybrid powertrain in its future models, specifically its low and mid level models. The brand will continue using Toyota’s hybrid tech on the higher end models like the Grand Vitara and the Invicto.  An all-new three row SUV based on the Grand Vitara will also… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki to introduce its own strong hybrid powertrain in the future

Maruti to globally unveil eVX in January 2025

Maruti Suzuki will take the wraps off the production-spec eVX SUV at the upcoming Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, scheduled from January 17 to 22, in New Delhi. The company’s maiden electric SUV, which has been in the pipeline for a long time, was expected to debut globally sometime this year, but multiple issues led… Continue reading Maruti to globally unveil eVX in January 2025

Car demand in India weaker than expected, says Suzuki Motor Corp

Maruti Suzuki Ltd’s Japanese parent company Suzuki Motor Corp said the demand in India’s passenger vehicle industry has been weaker than expected in the April-June period. “The Indian market is usually a bit slower in the first quarter than the rest of the year, but this year [demand] has been slower than expected, especially due… Continue reading Car demand in India weaker than expected, says Suzuki Motor Corp

Maruti Suzuki adjusts vehicle production to reduce inventory

India’s largest car maker Maruti Suzuki India Ltd is adjusting its production to ease rising inventories at dealerships amid a slowdown in the demand for passenger vehicles in the country. “”We are currently adjusting production [in India] to reduce market stock and are closely monitoring demand trends,” the management of the automaker’s Japanese parent company,… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki adjusts vehicle production to reduce inventory