Suzuki has displayed the Made in India Fronx at various Shinkansen stations across Japan, to help gain visibility for the SUV in their local market. The Shinkansen, or bullet train, is a high-speed railway network in Japan that connects the country’s three largest metropolitan areas: Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka. The Fronx will go on sale in Japan… Continue reading Made-in-India Suzuki Fronx on display at bullet train stations in Japan
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Hyundai working on series hybrid tech for future models
Hyundai, at its 2024 CEO Investor Day, has revealed that it is currently developing a new series-hybrid tech for its future models. The EREV (Extended Range Electric Vehicle) is being developed under the Hyundai Dynamic Capabilities strategy, and will combine internal combustion engines along with electric motor(s). Hyundai is working on introducing a range of… Continue reading Hyundai working on series hybrid tech for future models
Maruti Suzuki faces delay in finalising site for new Gujarat plant
India’s largest car maker Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, which plans on doubling its capacity by the end of this decade, is facing some delays in finalising the site for its greenfield plant in Gujarat. “A small delay has taken place in finalising the site for a new 1 million unit expansion. We are making our… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki faces delay in finalising site for new Gujarat plant
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.103)
This week’s Autocar podcast My Week In Cars finds your hosts Matt Prior and Steve Cropley talking about the shortly upcoming Fiat Panda, Suzuki’s decision to drop some cars in the UK, a cut-price Toyota GR Yaris alternative, and a potentially apocryphal story about what caused some British cars to leak. Make sure you never… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.103)
Maruti-rebadged models account for 52% of Toyota India sales in April-July 2024
Toyota Kirloskar Motor’s move to introduce Maruti-rebadged models has paid off handsomely in the Indian passenger vehicle market. Following Toyota Corp’s global product-sharing pact with Suzuki Corp, there are now four badge-engineered models in India bearing the Toyota logo – the Glanza (based on the Maruti Baleno), Urban Cruiser Hyryder (based on the Maruti Grand… Continue reading Maruti-rebadged models account for 52% of Toyota India sales in April-July 2024
Toyota Rumion sells over 12,500 units in first year since launch
The Toyota Rumion MPV, launched on August 28, 2023, has sold over 12,500 units in its first year in the Indian marketplace. As per industry data, the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga-based Toyota Rumion has clocked estimated sales of 12,579 units till end-July 2024. While 5,973 units were dispatched to Toyota Kirloskar Motor showrooms in FY2024, giving… Continue reading Toyota Rumion sells over 12,500 units in first year since launch
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