Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) could play a crucial role in India’s urban mobility landscape, offering the convenience of electric cars with the added security of an internal combustion engine. However, a lack of targeted incentives and high upfront costs continue to prevent these vehicles from entering the mainstream Indian market. At the Future Powertrain… Continue reading Plug-In Hybrids Hold Promise for India’s Cities, But Price Tag Holds Them Back
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Maruti Suzuki Appoints Sunil Kakkar as Whole-time Director
Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL), India’s leading automobile manufacturer, announced today the appointment of Sunil Kakkar as an Additional Director and Whole-time Director, designated as Director (Corporate Planning), effective April 1, 2025. The decision, approved by the company’s Board of Directors during a meeting held on March 26, 2025, marks a significant step in MSIL’s… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki Appoints Sunil Kakkar as Whole-time Director
Maruti Suzuki’s Tapan Sahoo, Sunil Kakkar assume new roles
Updated On Mar 26, 2025 at 04:20 PM IST Read by: 100 Industry Professionals Read by 100 Industry Professionals Caption: Dr Tapan Sahoo and Sunil Kakkar New Delhi: As part of its strategy to grow across digital domains in the industry, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, the country’s largest carmaker, announced on Wednesday that it has… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki’s Tapan Sahoo, Sunil Kakkar assume new roles
Maruti Suzuki Approves Third Plant at Kharkhoda, Investing ₹7,410 Crores
In a significant expansion of its manufacturing capabilities, Maruti Suzuki India Limited has approved the construction of a third plant at its Kharkhoda facility in Haryana. The announcement came following a board meeting, as the company aims to boost its production capacity to meet growing domestic and export demand. The new plant will have a… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki Approves Third Plant at Kharkhoda, Investing ₹7,410 Crores
Maruti Suzuki Elevates Dr. Tapan Sahoo to Head Digital Enterprise and Cybersecurity
In a strategic leadership move, Maruti Suzuki India Limited has appointed Dr. Tapan Sahoo as the Head of Digital Enterprise (DE) and Information & Cyber Security, effective April 1st, 2025. The company’s board of directors approved the appointment, signaling a significant push towards digital transformation and technological innovation. Dr. Sahoo’s new role is pivotal for… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki Elevates Dr. Tapan Sahoo to Head Digital Enterprise and Cybersecurity
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.133)
On this week’s My Week In Cars podcast Steve Cropley and Matt Prior have a busy week trying a plethora of new metal, including a Mini Cooper, Ford Explorer, Subaru Solterra, Suzuki Swift, Rolls-Royce Spectre Black Badge and more. Make sure you never miss an Autocar podcast. Subscribe to our podcasts via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Podcasts or via your… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.133)
February 2025 new car pre-registration figures
SMMT released figures for February pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in February 2025 that were defined as pre-registrations. The Supply of New Cars Order 2000 requires motor manufacturers to publish the number of pre-registered cars supplied and the gross income received… Continue reading February 2025 new car pre-registration figures
Suzuki Launches Updated Burgman And Avenis
The updated Suzuki Burgman series has been launched from Rs 95,800 and Avenis is launched from Rs 93,200. This update brings in new colours and complies with stricter emission norms. Updated Suzuki AvenisAvailable in two variants and six colour optionsSuzuki Avenis’ engine has been updated to comply with stringent norms, OBD-2B. Barring this update, its… Continue reading Suzuki Launches Updated Burgman And Avenis
ET Autotech Summit ’25: Designing suitable pathways for future mobility
Participants will be able to interact with top decision-makers, positioning themselves to be part of the global technology megatrends reshaping the automotive landscape. The 6th edition of the prestigious ET Autotech Summit will take place on June 18-19, 2025, at the Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield Hotel & Convention Centre. This two-day event will be an… Continue reading ET Autotech Summit ’25: Designing suitable pathways for future mobility
Scooter industry on track for record sales of 6.75 million units in FY2025
The Indian two-wheeler industry, which has clocked wholesales of 17.95 million units in the first 11 months of FY2025 and 9% YoY growth, it is also thanks to the robust demand for scooters. Between April 2024 and February 2025, scooter manufacturers have dispatched 6.26 million units to their dealers across India, which is a handsome… Continue reading Scooter industry on track for record sales of 6.75 million units in FY2025