Gabriel India Partners with TracTive for Advanced Suspension Technology

In a move to strengthen its automotive suspension capabilities, Gabriel India Ltd entered into a Technical Assistance Agreement with Netherlands-based TRACTIVE SUSPENSION BV (TracTive) on February 21, 2025. The agreement grants Gabriel India exclusive rights to manufacture, sell, and distribute TracTive’s proprietary suspension adjustment technologies in the Indian market. This collaboration aims to enhance GIL’s… Continue reading Gabriel India Partners with TracTive for Advanced Suspension Technology

Maruti Suzuki to Phase Out Ciaz by April 2025

Amid declining sales and a market shift toward SUVs, Maruti Suzuki is set to discontinue the Ciaz mid-size sedan. Autocar Professional has learned that production will cease by March 2025, with sales expected to end by April. While Maruti Suzuki has denied the suggestion in an official statement—terming it “incorrect”—multiple industry sources confirmed the development.… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki to Phase Out Ciaz by April 2025

Fronx and Jimny 5-Door shipments to Japan power Maruti Suzuki export growth story

Maruti Suzuki continues to expand its lead over Hyundai Motor India in passenger vehicle exports. As per the latest industry exports data released by SIAM for the first 10 months of the current fiscal, Maruti Suzuki has shipped 272,423 units, up 20% YoY, and is ahead of Hyundai Motor India (136,886 PVs) by 135,537 units… Continue reading Fronx and Jimny 5-Door shipments to Japan power Maruti Suzuki export growth story

No Problem With Lower Import Duty on Cars, Says RC Bhargava

Amid reports that Tesla is planning to start selling cars in India with the Indian government lowering the import duty, the chairman of Maruti Suzuki, India’s largest passenger carmaker, RC Bhargava, said he sees no issues with that as the domestic industry is competitive enough to hold its ground. “I have no problem. These [lower… Continue reading No Problem With Lower Import Duty on Cars, Says RC Bhargava

Aim to be No.1 in India in Sales, Production and Exports of EVs: Suzuki Motor

Presenting the new mid-term management plan “By Your Side,” Suzuki Motor Corporation’s investor presentation revealed that Maruti Suzuki will aim for 50% market share as market leader in the Indian automobile industry with 4 million units of annual manufacturing capacity to meet demand in India and expand as a global export hub. “The company aims… Continue reading Aim to be No.1 in India in Sales, Production and Exports of EVs: Suzuki Motor

Suzuki Eyes New Entry-Level Cars with Mild-Hybrid, CNG and Flex-Fuel Options for India

Banking on its strength in fuel efficiency and affordability, Maruti Suzuki is likely to introduce an entry-level car and explore a mix of powertrain options, including hybrids and flex-fuel, as the automaker looks to regain its 50% market share by the end of this decade. In its FY30 Management Plan, Suzuki Motor noted that its… Continue reading Suzuki Eyes New Entry-Level Cars with Mild-Hybrid, CNG and Flex-Fuel Options for India

Suzuki Motor Aims to Enter Public Transport With Flying Vehicles and AVs

As technology revolutionizes personal transportation, Suzuki Motor Corp seems to be gearing up to tap the evolving market for futuristic travel solutions such as air taxis and autonomous vehicles. As part of a corporate presentation, the company said it will venture into new businesses outside its traditional areas of focus – such as ‘service mobility’… Continue reading Suzuki Motor Aims to Enter Public Transport With Flying Vehicles and AVs

Suzuki Motor Raises FY31 Revenue, Operating Profit Targets 

Japanese car and two-wheeler maker Suzuki Motor Corporation has raised its revenue target for the financial year ending March 2031 (Japanese FY30) to 8 trillion yen (₹4.62 lakh crore) from the target of 7 trillion yen (₹4.41 lakh crore) announced in January 2023, according to the company’s new mid-term management plan for FY26-31.  The company… Continue reading Suzuki Motor Raises FY31 Revenue, Operating Profit Targets 

Suzuki Motor Cuts India FY31 Volume Target by 15% to 2.54 Million

With the falling share of the entry car segment and slowing growth rate, Suzuki Motor Corporation – the Japanese mini car specialist, has revised its long-term sales outlook for its Indian subsidiary downwards by 15%. Presenting the new mid-term management plan “By Your Side,” Suzuki Motor Corporation has guided for a volume of 2.54 million… Continue reading Suzuki Motor Cuts India FY31 Volume Target by 15% to 2.54 Million