There’s a clear shift the world over in the automotive industry, with the transition to more sustainable powertrain solutions. So far, electric vehicles (EVs) have emerged as the leading alternative to a greener future, but the reality in the Indian context is considerably different when compared with global trends. The common mission is to lower… Continue reading Hybrids hold the edge over EVs in India
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Maruti Ertiga sales cross a million units in India, last 100,000 units sold in just 8 months
The Maruti Ertiga MPV has achieved sales of a million units (10 lakh) in the domestic market. Launched on April 16, 2012, Maruti Suzuki India’s first crack at the MPV segment has taken 143 months or 11 years and nine months to achieve this big number. As accurately predicted on June 26, 2023 by Autocar Professional, the Ertiga… Continue reading Maruti Ertiga sales cross a million units in India, last 100,000 units sold in just 8 months
Maruti Ertiga sales cross a million units in India
The Maruti Ertiga MPV has achieved sales of a million units (10 lakh) in the domestic market. Launched on April 16, 2012, Maruti Suzuki India’s first crack at the MPV segment has taken 142 months or 11 years and eight months to achieve this big number. As accurately predicted on June 26, 2023 by Autocar Professional, the Ertiga… Continue reading Maruti Ertiga sales cross a million units in India
‘India is a key part of our global engineering footprint’: SKF Group global CTO
Swedish bearings manufacturing major SKF Group, a leading Tier-1 player across industries such as automotive and aerospace, is witnessing a heightened level of developmental work originating out of India. Its Global Technical Centre India (GTCI), located in Bengaluru, is conducting advanced engineering and product adaptation activities for local and global markets. The GTCI is also… Continue reading ‘India is a key part of our global engineering footprint’: SKF Group global CTO
Maruti to bring affordable hybrid tech in 2025
While the automotive industry rushes headlong into electrification, the reality is that hybrids are fast finding favour with car buyers and outselling EVs, and that too with a very limited choice of models. The jump in demand for hybrids has been driven by Maruti Suzuki and Toyota, who, unlike most other automakers, aren’t rushing into the… Continue reading Maruti to bring affordable hybrid tech in 2025
Maruti Suzuki extends NEXA experience to non-urban centres
Maruti Suzuki has launched compact-format NEXA Service workshops nationwide, aiming to offer the NEXA service experience to customers in non-urban areas. The first six centers are strategically located in Ateli (Haryana), Charkhi Dadri (Haryana), Bankura (West Bengal), Dahod (Gujarat), Nirmal (Telangana), and Ooty (Tamil Nadu). Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director & CEO of Maruti Suzuki India… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki extends NEXA experience to non-urban centres
Upcoming car launches: February 2024 and beyond
The first month of 2024 has already seen 18 new car launches, which is no small number by any means, and it doesn’t seem like carmakers are slowing down much. There are at least 8 new cars that are expected to launch in India in the next few months, and the models being brought in… Continue reading Upcoming car launches: February 2024 and beyond
Yamaha powers Indian electric scooter maker River’s $40m funding round
Electric scooter maker River on Tuesday said it has raised $40 million in a Series B funding round led by Yamaha Motor Co to scale its distribution and service network and ramp up R&D for future products. Its existing investors Al Futtaim Group, Lowercarbon Capital, Toyota Ventures, and Maniv Mobility also participated in the round.… Continue reading Yamaha powers Indian electric scooter maker River’s $40m funding round
SIAM’s ‘Surakshit Safar’ Pavilion promotes road safety at Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024
The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) took a proactive step towards addressing the issue of rising road accidents in India by organising the ‘Surakshit Safar’ (Safe Journey) Pavilion at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024. In collaboration with mobility solution provider Rosmerta, SIAM’s Road Safety initiative focused on the 4Es: Education, Enforcement, Engineering, and… Continue reading SIAM’s ‘Surakshit Safar’ Pavilion promotes road safety at Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024
Hyundai i20 Sportz (O) priced at Rs 8.73 lakh
The Hyundai i20 facelift was launched in the Indian market back in September 2023 and the brand has now introduced a new Sportz (O) trim that is Rs 35,000 dearer than the Sportz trim, which sits below the new trim. The Sportz (O) is priced at Rs 8.73 lakh (ex-showroom) for the monotone paint options, while the dual-tone paint… Continue reading Hyundai i20 Sportz (O) priced at Rs 8.73 lakh