The year was 1994. It was a new, liberalised and fast-growing India. Global automotive brands were making a beeline for the country, one by one. Rahul Dhoot, a 22-year-old aspiring electronics engineer born into an Aurangabad based automotive dealership run family, decided to join his father’s business. While he loved the automotive sector, car sales didn’t excite… Continue reading Harnessed to Success: Rahul Dhoot’s Story
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Hyundai India targets record 600,000-unit sales in FY24, aims to keep Tata Motors at bay
Hyundai Motor India (HMIL), which has entered the entry-level SUV market with its latest product – the Exter mini-SUV – is eyeing record volumes in FY2024. The company is bullish on demand to come the Exter’s way to gain incremental volumes, helping it breach 6 lakh units – a 6 percent year-on-year (YoY) growth over… Continue reading Hyundai India targets record 600,000-unit sales in FY24, aims to keep Tata Motors at bay
Maruti expects hybrid and CNG sales to match diesel’s glory days
Maruti Suzuki, which offers CNG options in 13 models, said it has seen an uptick in demand for vehicles driven by the fuel, post the government rationalising prices of natural gas earlier this year. New Delhi: The country’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki is betting big on strong hybrid and compressed natural gas vehicles and expects… Continue reading Maruti expects hybrid and CNG sales to match diesel’s glory days
Premium SUVs drive Maruti Suzuki to pole position in Rs 10 lakh to Rs 20 lakh bracket
Maruti Suzuki, the country’s largest carmaker has swiftly turned into a primary choice for car upgraders in India – i.e. Rs 10 lakh to Rs 20 lakh segment. A small car specialist, which has over 61% segment share in the sub-Rs 10 lakh category – with its new range of premium hatchbacks, SUVs, and MPVs,… Continue reading Premium SUVs drive Maruti Suzuki to pole position in Rs 10 lakh to Rs 20 lakh bracket
’We are extensively testing ADAS in India’: Maruti Suzuki’s CV Raman
With growing penetration of advanced driver assistance systems or ADAS features in new passenger vehicles being introduced in India, Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL), which is yet to offer the safety technology in any of its products, says it is deeply evaluating the merit of the technology on our roads, and charting out a roadmap. According… Continue reading ’We are extensively testing ADAS in India’: Maruti Suzuki’s CV Raman
In Conversation with MSIL’s CV Raman
Maruti Suzuki India which has introduced the Invicto MPV is witnessing strong uptake of hybrid powertrains as consumers look for fuel-efficient yet cleaner mobility options. The company is considering several technologies such as flex-fuels, CNG, CBG, as well as electrification as its sustainability roadmap. India’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) has introduced its flagship… Continue reading In Conversation with MSIL’s CV Raman
Toyota Rumion MPV to be launched in India by September
Toyota will introduce the Maruti Ertiga-based Rumion MPV in India around September this year. The carmaker already sells the Rumion in markets like South Africa, and, like its export version, the Indian model too will be built and supplied by Maruti Suzuki. Toyota Rumion: another rebadged Maruti The Rumion went on sale in South Africa in early October 2021, with the manufacturer… Continue reading Toyota Rumion MPV to be launched in India by September
Sonic the Hedgehog co-creator Yuji Naka receives suspended prison sentence for insider trading
He also faces fines of more than $1.1 million. Yuji Naka likely won’t face prison time over his insider trading. Tokyo judge Madoka Hiruta has given the Sonic the Hedgehog co-creator a suspended 2.5-year prison sentence, deferred for four years, as well as two fines worth the equivalent of $1.1 million and $14,000. Naka’s actions… Continue reading Sonic the Hedgehog co-creator Yuji Naka receives suspended prison sentence for insider trading
Suzuki plans Rs 2.8 lakh crore India investment, pins hope on MSIL to double revenues
Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC), the Japanese automaker which is the largest player in India’s passenger vehicle market through its entity – Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) – aims to double its revenues by the end of this decade. The automaker targets 7 trillion yen or Rs 4.32 lakh crore in revenues by FY31, eyeing 100 percent… Continue reading Suzuki plans Rs 2.8 lakh crore India investment, pins hope on MSIL to double revenues
Maruti Suzuki begins export of Fronx
Maruti Suzuki, India’s passenger vehicle market leader has initiated exports of its newly launched sporty compact SUV, Fronx. The first batch of 556 vehicles was shipped from Mundra, Mumbai and Pipavav Ports to destinations in Latin America, Middle East and Africa. Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director and CEO, Maruti Suzuki India , said, “The newly launched Fronx… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki begins export of Fronx