Starting with the ninth cohort, the program previously known as the Mobility and Automobile Innovation Lab (MAIL) will now be referred to as the Maruti Suzuki Accelerator. Maruti Suzuki India Ltd has announced the expansion of its accelerator program to include global startups, aiming to support the ‘Make in India’ and ‘Startup India‘ initiatives. Indian… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki Accelerator program now open to global startups
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Suzuki to discontinue sales of Jimny in Europe
Suzuki has decided to discontinue sales of the Jimny in Europe, a move announced a few years ago, owing to stricter European emission norms. In the company’s European Line-up, the Jimny will make way for newer models, which will be primarily Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs). The Jimny sold in Europe, like its Indian counterpart, comes… Continue reading Suzuki to discontinue sales of Jimny in Europe
Maruti Suzuki expands its Accelerator program to include global startups
Maruti Suzuki India Limited announced opening of applications for the 9th Cohort of its Maruti Suzuki Accelerator, an initiative for startups. In an ambitious move, for the first time, the Company is inviting applications from global startups. Both Indian and global startups, with innovative solutions relevant to automobile manufacturing and mobility space, may apply and benefit… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki expands its Accelerator program to include global startups
Uttar Pradesh waives road tax on strong hybrid cars; Maruti Suzuki shares zoom 6%
Strong hybrid cars have become cheaper in Uttar Pradesh by up to Rs 3.5 lakh, or around 10%, as the government has waived the road tax on those vehicles. Following the news on hybrid vehicles becoming cheaper, India’s largest passenger car maker Maruti Suzuki saw its share price jump 7.8% in Tuesday’s intraday trading. The… Continue reading Uttar Pradesh waives road tax on strong hybrid cars; Maruti Suzuki shares zoom 6%
Maruti Suzuki enhances standard warranty to cover vehicles up to 3 years/1,00,000 km
Maruti Suzuki has extended its warranty programmes for all its vehicles. The standard warranty, previously 2 years or 40,000 km has been enhanced to 3 years or 1,00,000 km (whichever is earlier). The enhanced standard warranty programme will be applicable on all vehicles delivered from July 9, 2024, onwards and will include coverage for the… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki enhances standard warranty to cover vehicles up to 3 years/1,00,000 km
New Maruti Wagon R breaks through one million sales in 66 months
Maruti Suzuki India continues to notch million-related sales milestones at a rapid pace this year. It all started with the Ertiga MPV which clocked a million sales in January 2024, then the 30 million production milestone in just over 40 years was achieved this April, premium brand Nexa surpassed 2.5 million sales in May, and the… Continue reading New Maruti Wagon R breaks through one million sales in 66 months
Hyundai working on Fronx rival, launch in 2 years
Hyundai will introduce an all-new SUV alongside the Venue to spruce up its offering in the SUV and crossover market in India, and maintain its market share. This new model will be based on the Bayon sold oversesas. Sources say a crossover based on the new-gen i20 platform (codenamed: Bc4i) is under development, and it… Continue reading Hyundai working on Fronx rival, launch in 2 years
Maruti Suzuki dispatches 2 million vehicles through Indian Railways
Maruti Suzuki has surpassed a landmark of 2 million cumulative vehicle dispatches using railways, reaffirming its commitment to green logistics, making it the first auto company in India to achieve this eco milestone. The company has rapidly scaled up its vehicle dispatches through railways from 65,700 units in FY 2014-15 to 447,750 units in FY… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki dispatches 2 million vehicles through Indian Railways
Asahi bets big on luxury cars
Gurugram, Haryana-based Asahi India Glass (AIS), which posted a 6.2% year-on-year growth in its FY24 revenue to Rs 4,162 crore, is looking to grow at a healthy double-digit pace in the ongoing financial year. This is despite the projected flat growth rate of the passenger vehicle (PV) market on a high base of 4.2 million… Continue reading Asahi bets big on luxury cars
Maruti introduces Urbano Edition from Rs 8.49 lakh onwards
Maruti Suzuki has introduced a special edition version of the Brezza compact SUV called the Urbano Edition. The new model is priced from Rs 8.49 lakh onwards, and essentially clubs a range of accessories at a discounted price. The Urbano Edition has been introduced on the entry-level LXi and mid-level VXi variants to improve their… Continue reading Maruti introduces Urbano Edition from Rs 8.49 lakh onwards