At a time when most of the passenger vehicle makers are increasingly favoring sports utility vehicles, India’s largest car maker Maruti Suzuki India Ltd believes it is crucial to have a strong product lineup across all mass-market car segments for a high market share. “Although the SUV segment is growing, all the other segments are… Continue reading Strong products in all segments crucial for market share, says Maruti Suzuki
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Maruti Suzuki sees uptick in small car sales on strong rural demand
After a prolonged sluggishness in the sales of entry-level, India’s largest car maker Maruti Suzuki India Ltd has seen growth in the sales of small, or entry-level, cars during October. This reflects strong consumer sentiments in the rural part of the country, while there is weakness in the urban market. “In the first quarter, we… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki sees uptick in small car sales on strong rural demand
Citroen Basalt: French carmaker’s winning attempt at Indian market
Citroen, the prominent French carmaker in the multi-dimensional Stellantis group and forayed into the Indian market in CY22, has had a tough start in the world’s third-largest passenger vehicle market. While its lacklustre marketing, sales, and product planning strategies have been the key reasons for the brand’s insignificant performance in the country so far, the… Continue reading Citroen Basalt: French carmaker’s winning attempt at Indian market
Maruti Suzuki launches new Dzire sedan at Rs 6.79 lakh
Maruti Suzuki India Ltd on Monday launched a new version of its compact sedan Dzire at a starting introductory ex-showroom price of Rs 6.79 lakh. The top-end variant of new Dzire comes with an ex-showroom price of Rs 10.14 lakh. The model is also available as subscription rentals from Rs 18,248. The previous version of… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki launches new Dzire sedan at Rs 6.79 lakh
Not an easy time to introduce more EVs: Toshiro Suzuki
Suzuki seems to have put its future EV launches on hold, at least in Europe, where the brand seems to currently “monitor the market” amid a general slowdown of EV sales, according to the remarks by the company president, Toshihiro Suzuki, on the sidelines of the e Vitara debut. Suzuki’s future EV launches: latest update… Continue reading Not an easy time to introduce more EVs: Toshiro Suzuki
Maruti Suzuki and HSBC India partner for dealer inventory funding
Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL), a leader in India’s automotive industry, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation India (HSBC India) to enhance inventory funding options for its dealerships. This new partnership aims to support over 4,000 Maruti Suzuki sales outlets across the country by offering comprehensive inventory financing… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki and HSBC India partner for dealer inventory funding
New Maruti Dzire gets 5 stars in GNCAP crash test
Shortly after unveiling the new fourth-generation Dzire in India, Maruti Suzuki has gotten the compact sedan crash tested by Global NCAP. The new Maruti Dzire has scored an impressive 5 stars in adult occupant protection (AOP) and a 4-star safety rating for child occupant protection (COP), making it the first Maruti to score a 5-star rating from… Continue reading New Maruti Dzire gets 5 stars in GNCAP crash test
Recycle, Reuse, Reinvent for a resource-efficient auto sector
Updated On Nov 8, 2024 at 08:06 AM IST Read by: 100 Industry Professionals Read by 100 Industry Professionals These recycled materials typically find their way into body panels, body parts, bumpers, wiring and electrical components, tyres, insulation materials and seating. New Delhi: The use of recycled materials in new vehicle production, and the recyclability… Continue reading Recycle, Reuse, Reinvent for a resource-efficient auto sector
We’re more optimistic than before: M&M’s Rajesh Jejurikar on EV market
Even as sales of electric vehicles show signs of a sharp moderation, Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M) said that it is “more optimistic” about the EVs in India. The comments come in the context of upcoming launch of its two ‘born electric’ SUVs – XEV 9e and the BE 6e – later this month. “We are… Continue reading We’re more optimistic than before: M&M’s Rajesh Jejurikar on EV market
Toyota posts nearly 20% drop in second-quarter operating profit, missing estimates
A Toyota bZ Compact SUV is pictured after a briefing on EV (electric vehicle) battery strategies at the companys showroom in Tokyo on December 14, 2021. Behrouz Mehri | Afp | Getty Images Japanese automaker Toyota Motor on Wednesday reported its first quarterly operating profit drop in about two years, as it strives to navigate… Continue reading Toyota posts nearly 20% drop in second-quarter operating profit, missing estimates