Tag: Suzuki

Suzuki chairman pins hope on closer ties with Toyota

TOKYO — For the past 20 years or so, Suzuki Motor Chairman Osamu Suzuki has been pondering the future of the carmaker he has led for four decades, striving for a vision of the company’s next 100 years. With technological shifts such as electric cars and autonomous driving clouding Suzuki Motor’s outlook, and that of the industry as a… Continue reading Suzuki chairman pins hope on closer ties with Toyota

Renault to exit diesel, sell only India-specific petrol cars

KOLKATA: The Indian subsidiary of French automaker Renault will sell only petrol cars from next year. It will also launch products engineered specifically for India and not cars from its global portfolio. Announcing the decision to phase out diesel powertrains and concentrate solely on petrol cars once Bharat Stage VI norms are introduced in April… Continue reading Renault to exit diesel, sell only India-specific petrol cars

In Toyota and Suzuki alliance, two families find common ground

TOKYO — The formation of the capital partnership between Toyota Motor and Suzuki Motor, which spans an empire that produces 16 million vehicles globally, stemmed from a conversation that occurred only three months ago. “I asked [Toyota] President Akio Toyoda for a capital alliance in May,” Suzuki Chairman Osamu Suzuki told Nikkei Wednesday. Toyota will… Continue reading In Toyota and Suzuki alliance, two families find common ground

Maruti Suzuki India launches Service on Wheels initiative for doorstep car servicing

Maruti Suzuki India has launched ‘Service on Wheels’ initiative to provide doorstep car servicing facilities to its customers.The new provision boasts of tools and technologies to undertake service, repairs and other related jobs for all Maruti Suzuki passenger vehicles.The Service on Wheels is capable of performing periodic maintenance service and several running repairs for all Maruti Suzuki passenger vehicles.

Toyota pulls Suzuki firmly into its orbit through stake deal

TOKYO (Reuters) – Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) and Suzuki Motor Corp (7269.T) will take small equity stakes in each other, the Japanese car makers said on Wednesday, as they seek to develop newer technologies and meet sweeping changes upending the global auto industry. FILE PHOTO: The logo of Toyota is pictured at the Bangkok Auto… Continue reading Toyota pulls Suzuki firmly into its orbit through stake deal

Maruti to invest in new products, expansion despite the downturn

“Demand for SUVs in India is growing rapidly. Only recently, we introduced the XL6. We recognise the importance of SUVs and will work to ensure that the market is adequately covered”, said Maruti Suzuki chairman RC Bhargava. NEW DELHI: Maruti Suzuki chairman RC Bhargava said despite the downturn the company will continue investments in new… Continue reading Maruti to invest in new products, expansion despite the downturn

Suzuki Celerio and Baleno axed from UK sale

Suzuki has confirmed it has discontinued its two cheapest models –  the Celerio city car and Baleno supermini – in the UK in a revamp of its product line-up.  The Skoda Citigo and Honda Jazz rivals are still visible on the company’s UK site, but a spokesman said that from the end of this month, no… Continue reading Suzuki Celerio and Baleno axed from UK sale

Maruti Suzuki cuts 3,000 contract jobs

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd Chairman R.C. Bhargava said that the company had not renewed the contracts of 3,000 temporary employees. NEW DELHI – Maruti Suzuki India Ltd Chairman R.C. Bhargava said on Tuesday the company had not renewed the contracts of 3,000 temporary employees, as the automaker battled rising inventory amid a slowdown in demand.… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki cuts 3,000 contract jobs