SUVs contribute 67% to Hyundai India’s sales of 50,201 units in April

Hyundai Motor India has dispatched a total of 50,201 passenger vehicles in April 2024, which makes for flat sales and an increase of just one percent (April 2023: 49,701 units). However, in terms of segment-split sales, utility vehicles have given it a fresh charge last month. According to the company, UVs comprised 67% of its… Continue reading SUVs contribute 67% to Hyundai India’s sales of 50,201 units in April

Maruti Suzuki join hands with AIIMS and IRF on emergency care training for drivers

Participants Received comprehensive training in emergency care in collaboration with Jai Prakash Narayan-AIIMS Trauma Center, Delhi. New Delhi:Maruti Suzuki India Limited has partnered with AIIMS, India’s premier medical institute, and International Road Federation (IRF), to provide first aid and trauma care training to commercial drivers at its Institute of Driving and Traffic Research (IDTR). Through… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki join hands with AIIMS and IRF on emergency care training for drivers

Maruti Suzuki trains 8,500 commercial drivers in road safety with AIIMS and IRF

Maruti Suzuki India conducted training sessions for 8,500 people—primarily commercial drivers. The training was conducted in partnership with AIIMS, one of the country’s premier medical institutes, and the International Road Federation (IRF), through a pilot programme. The training equips them with the knowledge and practical skills needed to assist road accident victims during the “golden… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki trains 8,500 commercial drivers in road safety with AIIMS and IRF

EXCLUSIVE: Hyundai Motor to enter hybrid vehicle segment in India within three years

Hyundai Motor India, the second largest car maker in the country, is set to enter the hybrid vehicle segment in the coming three years. Amid growing demand for hybrid vehicles globally and in India, the South Korean car is looking to add hybrid powertrain as part of its electrified future in India which is a… Continue reading EXCLUSIVE: Hyundai Motor to enter hybrid vehicle segment in India within three years

Auto Industry ramps up C-suite hiring amid post-pandemic sales surge

Updated On Apr 30, 2024 at 08:05 AM IST Read by: 100 Industry Professionals Read by 100 Industry Professionals Car sales have rebounded sharply post-pandemic, compelling manufacturers to invest in fresh capacity as well as latest technologies to transition to clean mobility and add fresh talent to finetune growth strategies. India’s automobile industry is on… Continue reading Auto Industry ramps up C-suite hiring amid post-pandemic sales surge

With the launch of XUV 3XO, M&M eyes top position in the subcompact SUV segment in the next 3 years 

Launched at a starting price of Rs 7.49 lakhs, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) said that its new product portfolio will help it achieve a top spot in the subcompact SUV segment. “The subcompact segment sells around 6 lakh cars. We target to be either no.1 or no.2 in that segment in the next 3 years,” Rajesh… Continue reading With the launch of XUV 3XO, M&M eyes top position in the subcompact SUV segment in the next 3 years 

With the launch of XUV 3XO, M&M eyes top position in the subcompact SUV segment in the next 3 years 

Launched at a starting price of Rs 7.49 lakhs, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) said that its new product portfolio will help it achieve a top spot in the subcompact SUV segment. “The subcompact segment sells around 6 lakh cars. We target to be either no.1 or no.2 in that segment in the next 3 years,” Rajesh… Continue reading With the launch of XUV 3XO, M&M eyes top position in the subcompact SUV segment in the next 3 years 

Maruti Fronx tops new-model UV sales in FY2024, plenty of new SUV launches in FY2025

FY2024’s record sales of 4.21 million passenger vehicles comprising hatchbacks, sedans, utility vehicles and vans in India were powered by the utility vehicle (UV) segment, particularly SUVs which had a 50 percent share of the overall PV market. Utility vehicles accounted for 25,20,691 units (up 26% YoY) and 60% of entire PV sales in FY2024v.… Continue reading Maruti Fronx tops new-model UV sales in FY2024, plenty of new SUV launches in FY2025

Maruti Suzuki eyes double-digit volume growth in FY25, says RC Bhargava

Even as the car market is estimated to grow at a low single digit, R C Bhargava, the chairman of Maruti Suzuki said the company will try to grow by double digits in FY-25. Speaking to the media post FY-24 earnings call, Bhargava said, he is optimistic about the outlook for 24-25. He believed that… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki eyes double-digit volume growth in FY25, says RC Bhargava

Maruti Suzuki transports 25% of vehicles through railways

In a bid to reduce the carbon footprint, Maruti Suzuki is transporting more vehicles from its plants through the railway. The automaker transported around 25 percent of its vehicles through the railway in the last financial year.  “We reached the highest ever transportation by railways at about 4.5 lakh cars,” Maruti Suzuki Chairman R C… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki transports 25% of vehicles through railways