Hisashi Takeuchi, MD and CEO of Maruti Suzuki, says India must position itself as a hub for high-quality, affordable mobility components. The goal should be to not only meet but exceed global standards. Takeuchi says the Indian suppliers have acquired in-depth knowledge of conventional manufacturing processes. Now, the industry must extend this expertise to new… Continue reading India must position itself as hub for affordable mobility components – Hisashi Takeuchi
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India must position itself as hub for affordable mobility components – Hisashi Takeuchi
Hisashi Takeuchi, MD and CEO of Maruti Suzuki, says India must position itself as a hub for high-quality, affordable mobility components. The goal should be to not only meet but exceed global standards. Takeuchi says the Indian suppliers have acquired in-depth knowledge of conventional manufacturing processes. Now, the industry must extend this expertise to new… Continue reading India must position itself as hub for affordable mobility components – Hisashi Takeuchi
Toyota Hyryder sells over 90,000 units in two years since launch
The Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Toyota Kirloskar Motor’s first midsize SUV launched on September 9, 2022, turns two years old today. The rebadged version of the Maruti Grand Vitara has, since launch 24 months ago, sold a total of 90,607 units in the domestic market till end-July 2024 (see wholesales data table below) and should… Continue reading Toyota Hyryder sells over 90,000 units in two years since launch
‘There was no dearth of bankers advising us to shut down the PV business’ – N Chandrasekaran
When Natarajan Chandrasekaran took charge as the chairman of Tata Sons in 2017, many bankers advised him to wind up the group’s car business. “There were enough bankers advising me to shut down the passenger car business, which was losing about Rs 4,000 crore a year,” he shared in an exclusive interview with Autocar India. … Continue reading ‘There was no dearth of bankers advising us to shut down the PV business’ – N Chandrasekaran
‘There was no dearth of bankers advising us to shut down the PV business’ – N Chandrasekaran
When Natarajan Chandrasekaran took charge as the chairman of Tata Sons in 2017, many bankers advised him to wind up the group’s car business. “There were enough bankers advising me to shut down the passenger car business, which was losing about Rs 4,000 crore a year,” he shared in an exclusive interview with Autocar India. … Continue reading ‘There was no dearth of bankers advising us to shut down the PV business’ – N Chandrasekaran
Maruti Wagon R, Alto K10, S Presso get over Rs 50,000 off this month
Maruti Suzuki Arena dealers are offering cash discounts and exchange bonuses this month on models such as the Swift, Brezza, Alto K10, S-Presso, Wagon R, Celerio and Dzire. Ertiga continues to be the only Arena car with no discounts. Disclaimer: Discounts vary from city to city, and are subject to the availability of stock. Check… Continue reading Maruti Wagon R, Alto K10, S Presso get over Rs 50,000 off this month
Demand for CNG cars and SUVs jumps 36% to 278,000 units in April-August
The past couple of months have seen plenty of action on the CNG-powered passenger vehicle front, what with Hyundai Motor India launching the dual-cylinder Grand i10 Nios CNG and the base variant of the Aura Hy-CNG E sedan in August and the dual-cylinder Exter CNG in mid-July. And, Maruti Suzuki is to launch the CNG… Continue reading Demand for CNG cars and SUVs jumps 36% to 278,000 units in April-August
Maruti Swift CNG launch on 12 September
Maruti Suzuki will introduce the CNG-powered Swift in our market sometime next week. Dealer sources tell us that price announcement will take place on September 12. The Swift CNG will be based on the latest-gen hatchback that went on sale with a petrol engine in May this year. We expect the Swift CNG to be… Continue reading Maruti Swift CNG launch on 12 September
Exclusive-India’s Reliance Infra weighs EV push, taps ex-BYD exec, sources say
By Aditi Shah NEW DELHI (Reuters) -India’s Reliance Infrastructure is considering plans to manufacture electric cars and batteries, and has hired a former India executive at China’s BYD Co to advise on its plans, two sources briefed on the matter told Reuters. The company, part of Anil Ambani’s Reliance Group, has hired external consultants to… Continue reading Exclusive-India’s Reliance Infra weighs EV push, taps ex-BYD exec, sources say
Monsoon fury impacts August retails: 1.89 million units up 3% but down 7% on July
The retail sales numbers and the real-world marketplace report card for India Auto Inc’s performance in August 2024 is out with the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) releasing the data. A total of 1.89 million units were sold, which makes for a 2.88% year-on-year increase (August 2023: 1.83 million units) but is down a… Continue reading Monsoon fury impacts August retails: 1.89 million units up 3% but down 7% on July