German Manager Magazine: Toyota, Honda, Suzuki, Mazda, Yamaha: Cheating scandal shakes Japanese car manufacturers003350

In order to continue to make surfing on our site as safe as possible for you, we will update our systems and thus so-called security certificates on June 6, 2024. You are seeing this notice because you are visiting our offering with an outdated browser or operating system on which the new certificates are unlikely… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Toyota, Honda, Suzuki, Mazda, Yamaha: Cheating scandal shakes Japanese car manufacturers003350

Toyota, Mazda, Yamaha suspend six models over test irregularities

TOKYO — Four automakers and a motorcycle manufacturer have admitted to irregularities in safety tests, Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced on Monday, leading Toyota Motor, Mazda Motor and Yamaha Motor to temporarily suspend shipments of a total of six models. It said the other two companies that reported misconduct were Honda… Continue reading Toyota, Mazda, Yamaha suspend six models over test irregularities

Universal Sompo partners with Maruti Suzuki Insurance Broking for free vehicle checkups in Andhra Pradesh

Universal Sompo has partnered with Maruti Suzuki Insurance Broking and will provide free vehicle checkups in Andhra Pradesh, to promote insurance awareness in the state.  Under the theme ‘Insure today for a safe tomorrow, the program aims to raise awareness about the importance of insurance in safeguarding against unforeseen risks. Covering a wide range of insurance… Continue reading Universal Sompo partners with Maruti Suzuki Insurance Broking for free vehicle checkups in Andhra Pradesh

Kia Carens facelift snapped testing ahead of 2025 launch

A prototype of the Kia Carens facelift has been spied on test in India for the first time, hinting that the launch of the MPV is inching closer. While the test mule is fully wrapped in camouflage, some changes to the rear section are visible. Only the rear-end of the upcoming Carens facelift has been spotted… Continue reading Kia Carens facelift snapped testing ahead of 2025 launch

Asahi India bets big on premium cars, targets 75% PV glass market share in FY2025

Gurugram, Haryana-based Asahi India Glass (AIS), which posted operating revenues of Rs 4,162 crore in FY2024 and 6.2% year-on-year growth (FY2023: Rs 3,918 crore) in its turnover, 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… Continue reading Asahi India bets big on premium cars, targets 75% PV glass market share in FY2025

Asahi India bets big on premium cars, targets 75% PV glass market share in FY2025

Gurugram, Haryana-based Asahi India Glass (AIS), which posted operating revenues of Rs 4,162 crore in FY2024 and 6.2% year-on-year growth (FY2023: Rs 3,918 crore) in its turnover, 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… Continue reading Asahi India bets big on premium cars, targets 75% PV glass market share in FY2025

Maruti Suzuki registers flat sales for second month in a row in May

Passenger vehicle market leader Maruti Suzuki India has reported flat sales in May 2024. At 144,002 units dispatched in May 2024, the year-on-year increase was just 294 vehicles or zero percent growth. This performance comes on the back a similar showing in April 2024: 137,952 units (April 2023: 137,320 units). As it has been for… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki registers flat sales for second month in a row in May

Maruti slashes prices of Alto, S-presso, Celerio to Rs 4.99 lakh for one month

Responding to falling demand for mini and compact cars in India, market leader Maruti Suzuki has announced a substantial cut in their prices to Rs 4.99 lakh for the month of June 2024. The three models covered under the ‘Dream Series’ offer are Alto k10, S-presso and Celerio.  Currently, their average prices are upwards of… Continue reading Maruti slashes prices of Alto, S-presso, Celerio to Rs 4.99 lakh for one month

Hyundai sells 49,151 units in May, SUV share at 67%, uptick in rural demand

Hyundai Motor India has reported dispatches of 49,151 units in May 2024, up just 1% YoY (May 20023: 48,601 units) but down 2% on April 2024’s 50,201 units. Combined April-May 2024 wholesales are up 2% YoY at 99,352 units. As in April, a similar 67% share of total passenger vehicle sales belongs to Hyundai SUVs.… Continue reading Hyundai sells 49,151 units in May, SUV share at 67%, uptick in rural demand

Tata Motors’ car and SUV sales in May up 2%, EVs down 4%

Tata Motors’ passenger vehicle division has announced wholesales of 47,075 units for May 2024. While this marks a marginal 2% year-on-year growth (May 2023: 45,984 units), the May number is down nearly 2% month on month on April 2024’s 47,983 units. What’s more, EV wholesales are down 2%– 5,558 units to the year-ago 5,805 units.… Continue reading Tata Motors’ car and SUV sales in May up 2%, EVs down 4%