Autocar India is 300 issues old. Over the years, we’ve broken many shocking news stories and revealed several unexpected developments. However, here are some that didn’t make the news – developments that, over the years, really shocked me. I have to start with Maruti and Suzuki. Who would have thought that the small Japanese company… Continue reading Opinion: Automotive developments that didn’t make the news
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Maruti Suzuki inaugurates 500th NEXA sales outlet
Maruti Suzuki today inaugurated its 500th NEXA sales outlet, in Bengaluru, Karnataka. With this Maruti Suzuki’s sales network (ARENA, NEXA and Commercial) now extends to 3,925 outlets covering 2,577 towns and cities. Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director and CEO, Maruti Suzuki said, “I extend my heartfelt thanks to our customers and our dealer partners for their… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki inaugurates 500th NEXA sales outlet
Maruti Suzuki to introduce its own strong hybrid powertrain in the future
Maruti Suzuki has confirmed that it will have its own strong hybrid powertrain in its future models, specifically its low and mid level models. The brand will continue using Toyota’s hybrid tech on the higher end models like the Grand Vitara and the Invicto. An all-new three row SUV based on the Grand Vitara will also… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki to introduce its own strong hybrid powertrain in the future
Maruti to globally unveil eVX in January 2025
Maruti Suzuki will take the wraps off the production-spec eVX SUV at the upcoming Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, scheduled from January 17 to 22, in New Delhi. The company’s maiden electric SUV, which has been in the pipeline for a long time, was expected to debut globally sometime this year, but multiple issues led… Continue reading Maruti to globally unveil eVX in January 2025
Car demand in India weaker than expected, says Suzuki Motor Corp
Maruti Suzuki Ltd’s Japanese parent company Suzuki Motor Corp said the demand in India’s passenger vehicle industry has been weaker than expected in the April-June period. “The Indian market is usually a bit slower in the first quarter than the rest of the year, but this year [demand] has been slower than expected, especially due… Continue reading Car demand in India weaker than expected, says Suzuki Motor Corp
Maruti Suzuki adjusts vehicle production to reduce inventory
India’s largest car maker Maruti Suzuki India Ltd is adjusting its production to ease rising inventories at dealerships amid a slowdown in the demand for passenger vehicles in the country. “”We are currently adjusting production [in India] to reduce market stock and are closely monitoring demand trends,” the management of the automaker’s Japanese parent company,… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki adjusts vehicle production to reduce inventory
Made-in-India Maruti Fronx gathers 700 plus orders in Japan
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
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