Tag: Suzuki

Subcompact Renault Kiger unveiled in India, launch in Q1

Renault India today took wraps off its Renault Kiger compact SUV. The car was unveiled to the global audience in an event in New Delhi. The Renault Kiger which was first showcased as a Concept car at the Auto Expo 2020, is based on Renault-Nissan’s compact modular frame (CMF-A) platform which also underpins the recently… Continue reading Subcompact Renault Kiger unveiled in India, launch in Q1

Toyota-owned Daihatsu, a gas engine stalwart, tries again in hybrid cars

OSAKA — Japan’s Daihatsu Motor — the country’s only major automaker to develop all gasoline-powered cars — plans to roll out a hybrid compact SUV this year in a second attempt at electrified vehicles, Nikkei has learned. The hybrid version of the Rocky sport utility vehicle will feature technology co-developed by Daihatsu’s parent, Toyota Motor. Hybrid… Continue reading Toyota-owned Daihatsu, a gas engine stalwart, tries again in hybrid cars

Hyundai India steams ahead in exports in first nine months of FY2021

Hyundai Motor India, which wrested the No. 1 made-in-India passenger vehicle (PV) exporter title from Ford India in FY2020, is set to retain the title in FY2021. In FY2019, the Korean carmaker missed being India’s top PV exporter in FY2019 by a whisker – of all 696 units! Ford India had first unseated Hyundai, the longstanding PV export… Continue reading Hyundai India steams ahead in exports in first nine months of FY2021

India the new volume growth driver for Kia Motors

After registering a 5.9 decline in its CY2020 global sales due to serious challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, Kia Motors is preparing a brand transformation in 2021, based on its ‘Plan S’ business strategy. The Korean automaker registered cumulative sales of 2.61 million units in 2020, but is now targeting to sell 2.92 million… Continue reading India the new volume growth driver for Kia Motors

@Suzuki: Jan 01, 2021 Maruti Suzuki sales in December 2020

New Delhi: Maruti Suzuki India Limited posted total sales of 160,226 units in December 2020. This is a growth of 20.2% over December 2019. Total sales include domestic sales of 146,480 units and 3,808 units for other OEMs. In addition, the Company exported 9,938 units in December 2020. Q3 (October – December) FY 2020-21 UpdateWith… Continue reading @Suzuki: Jan 01, 2021 Maruti Suzuki sales in December 2020

Folks Motor develops hybrid-electric retrofit solution for cars in India

As sustainability and environment consciousness pick up pace in the automobile industry, there is a growing need for greener mobility solutions to cut down the emissions coming from vehicles at least at the tail-pipe level. While the recent BS VI emission norms have put a strict boundary around OEMs to devise methods to reduce vehicular… Continue reading Folks Motor develops hybrid-electric retrofit solution for cars in India

Bollinger’s New Production-Intent Electric Pickup and SUV Are White Hot – Robb Report

Bollinger Motors has been refining its drool-worthy electric pickup and SUV for what feels like an eternity, but the fully realized models are finally here. The automotive startup has just revealed renderings of the production-intent B1 and B2, and they’re a clear departure from previous prototypes. The first thing Bollinger fans will notice is that… Continue reading Bollinger’s New Production-Intent Electric Pickup and SUV Are White Hot – Robb Report

Toyoda Gosei Starts Operation of High Pressure Hydrogen Tanks for FCVs at Inabe Plant in Japan

KIYOSU, Japan–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:7282) has conducted a line-off ceremony at the Inabe Plant in Inabe, Mie Prefecture, Japan for the production of high pressure hydrogen tanks, a crucial component of fuel cell vehicles (FCVs). Mie Governor Eikei Suzuki, Inabe Mayor Yasushi Hioki, Toyota Motor Corporation Motomachi Plant Manager Masamichi Okada and others were… Continue reading Toyoda Gosei Starts Operation of High Pressure Hydrogen Tanks for FCVs at Inabe Plant in Japan

Mazda to launch own version of new Toyota Yaris by 2023

Mazda is poised to offer a version of the new Toyota Yaris Hybrid supermini in Europe within the next two years, potentially as a replacement for the current Mazda 2. The two Japanese car makers have a long-running technical partnership that includes working on future electric vehicles. In a presentation to accompany its latest financial… Continue reading Mazda to launch own version of new Toyota Yaris by 2023