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Maruti Suzuki crosses 2.5 cr cumulative sales mark: Suzuki Motor Corp

Japanese auto major Suzuki Motor Corporation on Monday said its subsidiary Maruti Suzuki India has crossed 2.5 crore domestic sales milestone earlier this month. Maruti Suzuki India achieved the sales mark on January 9, 2023. Suzuki signed a joint venture agreement with Maruti Udyog, the predecessor of Maruti Suzuki in 1982 and rolled out its first car -- Maruti 800 -- in December 1983. Currently, 17 models are produced and sold in India, and Maruti Suzuki is strengthening its portfolio in the recently growing SUV models while also making efforts in popularising hybrid and CNG models, Suzuki Motor Corporation said in a statement. The cumulative sales of hybrid and CNG models is around 21 lakh units, it added. "Maruti Suzuki will continue to provide products marked with safety, high reliability, and eco-friendliness, and contribute to sustainable development of the automobile industry," the Japanese auto maker noted. Maruti Suzuki India achieved one crore sales mark in February 20

Will raise Chennai unit output to curtail waiting period: BMW's Pawah

Indian market is probably at its take-off point, says Vikram Pawah

BYD India bullish on evolution of passenger electric vehicles market

BYD India has an assembling plant in Chennai

Lexus chief executive to take over Toyota as founder's grandson quits

The succession announcement was broadcast on a webcast through the automaker's Toyota Times channel

Tesla logs record profit in fourth quarter, warns of uncertainties

Tesla, maker of electric vehicles and solar panels said it made $3.69 billion from October through December, or an adjusted $1.19 per share

Britishvolt: More evidence UK is losing race to capture growing EV market

The start-up had no track record developing technology and never confirmed how it would raise the £3.8 billion needed to start mass producing batteries, which reduces the average cost per battery

Exports of Grand Vitara commence; first shipment goes to Latin America

Maruti Suzuki India aims to export the model to more than 60 countries across Latin America, Africa, Middle East, ASEAN and neighboring regions

Ashok Leyland showcases 7 new advanced mobility solutions at Auto Expo 2023

Hinduja group flagship Ashok Leyland has showcased seven advanced mobility solutions at the Auto Expo 2023 in New Delhi, the city-based heavy commercial vehicle-maker said on Wednesday

Mercedes expects double-digit growth in India this year despite weak rupee

Mercedes plans to launch 10 new cars in India in 2023, most costing more than 10 million rupees ($120,000)

High regulatory burden, taxes keep cars out of reach of Indians: Automaker

The levies by the Indian govt have made purchasing vehicles expensive for the population, said RC Bhargava, Maruti Suzuki's chairman

Manufacturing sector companies outperform on the bourses in 2022

But it remains a laggard on the bourses over the past decade

TSF Group unveils manufacturing unit of Leggaro Composites for expansion

The TSF Group, a part of the erstwhile TVS Group, inaugurated the manufacturing facility of Leggaro Composites aimed at stepping up presence in the country, a top official said on Wednesday. The manufacturing unit was part of the strategic partnership between TSF Group and MIND S.r.l signed in November 2020 in Bologna, Italy. "The TSF Group has decades of experience in providing high-quality, design-led manufacturing to customers across the globe. Establishing Leggaro's manufacturing facility in Chennai is a milestone, which will allow us to scale up our presence," Leggaro Composites Management member Sriram Viji said. The plants in Bologna, Italy and Chennai would have a built-up area of 10,000 square metres with specialisation in delivering components in composites using advanced technologies of transformation of carbon fibre. "MIND, the Italian base of Leggaro, has developed its experience in carbon composites over several years and established itself as a supplier to many luxur

Ather Energy, Greaves Cotton exit EV association SMEV, choose Siam

SMEV was set up primarily for electric two-wheeler players and start-ups in this space. Its membership restricts the entry of companies that have ICE operations and use petrol

Smart fasteners are not just nuts and bolts

In auto sector adhesive tapes used for attaching components in unique ways allow carmakers to experiment with designs, since they are no longer bound by linear needs of traditional metallic fasteners

Kia India profit down 25% in FY22 as tax outgo slams the brakes

Kia is one of the few unlisted global carmakers in India that saw a contraction in profits

Why auto makers recall faulty cars & how you'll be impacted if you own one

There is no replacement guarantee, usually only the defect will be fixed; cost of recall repair is borne by the manufacturer, but additional defects discovered during repair are to your account

Harley back in saddle: Rides with Hero for 'most affordable' bike

The mid-segment bike will be the first among several models planned, will be sold separately by both companies under their own brands

Switch Mobility dilution now will depend much on valuation: Dheeraj Hinduja

In a Q&A, the executive chairman of Ashok Leyland says the firm will be diluting 10-15% in Switch Mobility to raise $200-250 mn

Strong SUV sales bump up M&M's Q2 net by 46% YoY to Rs 2,090 crore

Revenue during the period rose 57% to Rs 20,839 crore from Rs 13,314 crore

Joe Biden's old tactics are botching the dream of made-in-America EVs

As the EV hype ramps up and a shortage of batteries emerges, industrial giants like SK Innovation Co., Honda Motor Co., etc., have announced billions of dollars of manufacturing facilities across US