Autocar magazine 06 November: on sale now

In this week’s issue of Autocar, we look at Tesla ten years on from the launch of the Model S, share highlights in the automotive industry from the autumn budget, drive the new, lairy Abarth 600e and give our final thoughts on the Polestar 2.  Subscribe to Autocar here News In an exclusive interview with… Continue reading Autocar magazine 06 November: on sale now

Retail auto sales surge 32% in October 2024 on festive season high

The Indian automotive sector witnessed a remarkable surge in retail sales during October 2024, with overall vehicle sales jumping 32% year-over-year, driven by the convergence of major festivals and strong rural demand. According to data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), total vehicle retail sales reached 28,32,944 units in October 2024, compared… Continue reading Retail auto sales surge 32% in October 2024 on festive season high

Suzuki teams up with Toyota on its first EV: the E Vitara

/ This compact urban SUV will get Suzuki into the EV game next year in Europe, India, and Japan. By Umar Shakir, a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15 years in IT support before joining The Verge. Share this story Suzuki is… Continue reading Suzuki teams up with Toyota on its first EV: the E Vitara

Suzuki Motorcycle India records highest-ever monthly sales in October

Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL), the two-wheeler subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan, achieved a significant sales milestone in October 2024, with 1,20,055 units sold during the month. The company recorded its highest ever monthly sales, marking a robust 19% growth over 1,00,507 units sold in October 2023. SMIPL’s domestic sales surged to an… Continue reading Suzuki Motorcycle India records highest-ever monthly sales in October

Suzuki chief snubs prospect of electric or hybrid Jimny

Suzuki’s president has suggested the brand has no plans to build an electric or hybrid version of the Jimny, given that electrifying the 4×4 “would ruin” it. The car has had a strong following in the UK since its launch in 1970, with its fourth generation – and mini reboot – in 2018 rubber stamping… Continue reading Suzuki chief snubs prospect of electric or hybrid Jimny

Suzuki puts future EVs on hold as it “monitors” electric car market

Suzuki has put its future electric cars on hold while it “monitors the market” amid a general slowdown in EV interest, president Toshihiro Suzuki has said. Four electric models were due before the turn of the decade as part of a $35 billion EV investment, starting with the eVitara which was launched today. These models… Continue reading Suzuki puts future EVs on hold as it “monitors” electric car market

Suzuki to start e Vitara production from India in Spring 2025

Suzuki Motor Corp, which unveiled its first production-ready electric vehicle e Vitara, plans to start production of the vehicle from Maruti Suzuki India’s plant in Gujarat in March-April. Sales of e Vitara are expected to commence around 2025 summer in Europe, India, and Japan. “This is a very important milestone for us as one of… Continue reading Suzuki to start e Vitara production from India in Spring 2025

Suzuki e Vitara revealed as first India-bound Maruti EV

The Suzuki e Vitara has been revealed as the production version of the Maruti eVX concept in Milan, today. The ‘born-electric’ midsize SUV is the Japanese brand’s first EV for India and will enter a hotly contested segment that includes the Tata Curvv EV, MG ZS EV and the upcoming Hyundai Creta EV and Mahindra BE 05.  … Continue reading Suzuki e Vitara revealed as first India-bound Maruti EV

Suzuki unveils its first EV, a global electric SUV that will be re-badged as a Toyota

Japan’s Suzuki has finally unveiled its first all-electric vehicle. On Monday, Suzuki introduced the e Vitara in Europe, a global electric SUV that will soon join Toyota’s lineup. Toyota and Suzuki are teaming up to keep pace as the industry shifts to electric. The two expanded their alliance last month, announcing plans for Suzuki to… Continue reading Suzuki unveils its first EV, a global electric SUV that will be re-badged as a Toyota