The Maruti Fronx has garnered more than 700 orders in Japan. The Fronx will go on sale in the Japanese market on October 16, 2024, Autocar Professional can confirm. The Fronx is the only made in India Suzuki product that is sold in Japan currently, which is built at the Suzuki Gujarat plant. These cars that… Continue reading Made-in-India Maruti Fronx gathers 700 plus orders in Japan
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Maruti Suzuki adds electronic stability program free of charge to all models
Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) has announced the inclusion of Electronic Stability Program+ (ESP) across its entire passenger vehicle product portfolio. The Alto K10 and S-Presso are the latest models to receive this safety feature, making ESP standard on all Maruti Suzuki cars. The company has implemented this change without increasing the prices of these… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki adds electronic stability program free of charge to all models
DEEPDIVE: Can Citroën Basalt and Tata Curvv coupes stand out in the crowded SUV market?
Not long ago, there were distinct body styles with equally distinct hierarchies. The three-box sedan denoted status and prestige, the ubiquitous hatchback was the common man’s car, while the SUV was seen as rugged and utilitarian and MPVs were primarily for fleet operators. However, over the last three-four years, the SUV has become the dominant… Continue reading DEEPDIVE: Can Citroën Basalt and Tata Curvv coupes stand out in the crowded SUV market?
MPV sales rise 21% to over 143,000 in April-July, Ertiga and Innova keep rivals at bay
Utility vehicles (comprising sports UVs or SUVs and multipurpose UVs or MPVs) once again saved the blushes for the overall passenger vehicle segment in the first four months of FY2025. As per OEM vehicle dispatch data released by apex industry body SIAM, a total of 1.36 million cars, UVs and vans were sold between April-July… Continue reading MPV sales rise 21% to over 143,000 in April-July, Ertiga and Innova keep rivals at bay
In Conversation with Aptiv’s Matthew Cole and Arun Devaraj
Global Tier-1 major Aptiv has made a fresh investment of US$ 45 million or approximately Rs 375 crore to expand its Chennai facility to produce integrated cockpit computers, and ADAS solutions as it eyes growing demand for these advanced systems from the domestic market. Aptiv’s fresh investment, which offers flexibility and scalability to diversify into more product lines, will… Continue reading In Conversation with Aptiv’s Matthew Cole and Arun Devaraj
Hyundai launches VENUE S+ variant with electric sunroof at Rs 9.35 Lakh
Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has introduced a new variant of the Hyundai VENUE, called the S+, featuring an electric sunroof. This variant is priced at Rs 9,35,800. The Hyundai Venue is an SUV designed to appeal to customers with its modern style, advanced technology, and connectivity features. The VENUE S+ variant is equipped with… Continue reading Hyundai launches VENUE S+ variant with electric sunroof at Rs 9.35 Lakh
M&M eyes an annual output of 1 lakh units for Thar; plans to make it a mainstream brand
To make Thar the number one SUV brand, Mahindra & Mahindra is preparing to sell over 1 lakh units annually in the coming year. The maker of Scorpio N and XUV 700 aims to make the Thar brand a mainstream alternative with the launch of aggressively priced Thar Roxx, which will bring in incremental volumes… Continue reading M&M eyes an annual output of 1 lakh units for Thar; plans to make it a mainstream brand
As India celebrates 77 years of freedom, her automakers have cause for cheer too
However, what is really gratifying that it is an Indian company — Tata Motors — which is truly leading the way in electrification of cars. New Delhi: Way back in 1947, a battered and bruised India was still recovering from the traumatic aftermath of Partition. Today, two-thirds of her population is under the age of… Continue reading As India celebrates 77 years of freedom, her automakers have cause for cheer too
M&M targets to make Thar the number 1 brand in mid-size SUV market
Mahindra & Mahindra has set a target of making Thar the number one SUV brand in the midsize premium SUV market in the next 3-5 years. Launching the all-new Thar Roxx in Kochi on Thursday, starting at an aggressive price of Rs 12.99 lakh (petrol) to Rs 13.99 lakh (diesel) ex-showroom, Rajesh Jejurikar, ED &… Continue reading M&M targets to make Thar the number 1 brand in mid-size SUV market
Top 10 SUVs in April-July 2024: Tata Punch takes early lead, Creta and Brezza on podium
The wholesales numbers for July 2024 and the first four months of FY2025 are out and it’s amply clear that utility vehicles (UVs) have once again saved the blushes for the passenger vehicle segment. As per OEM vehicle dispatch data released by apex industry body SIAM on August 14, a total of 1.36 million cars,… Continue reading Top 10 SUVs in April-July 2024: Tata Punch takes early lead, Creta and Brezza on podium