Suzuki Motorcycles India achieves total sales of 1,04,800 units in August 2024

Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL), the two-wheeler subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan, reported its sales figures for August 2024. The company achieved a total sale of 1,04,800 units in August 2024, representing a 1% increase from the 103,336 units sold in August 2023. Domestic sales rose by 5% to 87,480 units from 83,045… Continue reading Suzuki Motorcycles India achieves total sales of 1,04,800 units in August 2024

Maruti S-Presso, Alto K10 prices marginally cut amid decline in sales

Maruti Suzuki has slashed prices for the Alto K10 and the S-Presso. The Rs 2,000 price cut applies to the entire S-Presso line-up, while the top-spec VXI variant of the Alto K10 has seen a reduction of Rs 6,500 (ex-showroom). Maruti’s total domestic passenger vehicle wholesales were recorded at 1,43,075 units for August 2024, marking… Continue reading Maruti S-Presso, Alto K10 prices marginally cut amid decline in sales

Not-so-August month for Maruti, Hyundai and Tata with sales decline, M&M, Toyota and Kia shine

The heady days of high single-digit growth may just be behind for the Indian passenger vehicle industry. If the wholesales numbers for August 2024 released by a few OEMs are any indication, then the month may not be as august or impressive as the year-ago August: the 359,228 units in August 2023 were an increase… Continue reading Not-so-August month for Maruti, Hyundai and Tata with sales decline, M&M, Toyota and Kia shine

Not-so-August month for Maruti, Hyundai and Tata with sales decline, Toyota and Kia shine

The heady days of high single-digit growth may just be behind for the Indian passenger vehicle industry. If the wholesales numbers for August 2024 released by a few OEMs are any indication, then the month may not be as august as the year-ago August: the 359,228 units in August 2023 were an increase of 9%… Continue reading Not-so-August month for Maruti, Hyundai and Tata with sales decline, Toyota and Kia shine

One in every three vehicles we sell is now a CNG vehicle, says Maruti Suzuki

Maruti Suzuki said that in August, the company sold 49,602 units of CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) vehicles, marking a growth of 37% as compared to August 2023. The company already commands over 73% of the CNG market and plans to continue pushing CNG sales across its extensive product range, from the Alto hatchback to the Grand… Continue reading One in every three vehicles we sell is now a CNG vehicle, says Maruti Suzuki

Current dealer stock level at 36 days, no intent of lowering it in festive season: MSIL

Maruti Suzuki reported that at the start of August, the company’s dealer stock levels were at 38 days. Through targeted efforts, they’ve since reduced it to 36 days. It said that during the upcoming festive season, there’s no intention of further stock correction. “Our focus has been more to see to it that our channel… Continue reading Current dealer stock level at 36 days, no intent of lowering it in festive season: MSIL

Maruti Suzuki reports 3.9% sales dip in August driven by degrowth in small car segment

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

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