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Force Motors, makers of Gurkha SUV, plans EV move with ?2,000 crore investment

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The carmaker hinted that Gurkha SUV could soon have its own electric version as well. “We are also working on non-passenger transport, more personal vehicles like the Gurkha. Force Motors currently offers the Gurkha SUV in the passenger vehicle segment. Priced from ₹ 13.59

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‘Hatchbacks are here to stay; no guarantee that SUVs will remain popular in the future’: RC Bhargava | Autocar Professional

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The Chairman of Maruti Suzuki India Limited who is also a seasoned veteran in the auto industry spanning over four decades, firmly advocates that for India to progress into a developed nation, accessible mobility options are imperative. For example, the scooter segment is coming back, why aren’t they moving to SUVs or the second-hand market?

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Hatchbacks not giving up territorial rights so easily | Autocar Professional

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In those days, India revolved around the pulse of small cars, an automotive ethos that endured for decades, reigning supreme until 2017-18, after which tides started turning in the favour of SUVs (sports utility vehicles). What’s more, in March 2024, for the first time, the top two vehicles sold were SUVs—Tata Punch and Hyundai Creta.

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Hyundai Motor to enter hybrid vehicle segment in India in 3 years | Autocar Professional

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Hyundai Motor India is likely to bring in the hybrid powertrain alternatives in its mid-size SUVs in the future. Hyundai’s closest rival Maruti Suzuki along with its global alliance partner Toyota Motor continues to drive the hybrid vehicle segment in India. Globally too Hyundai Motor is pushing for hybrids.

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Rising disposable income giving a thrust to connected cars in India – ET Auto

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Given the robust demand, carmakers have started offering such features in all premium SUVs sold in the local market. Consumers are willing to share data and/or vehicle/Personally Identifiable Information (PII) data with car manufacturers to receive necessary updates for a better and safer driving experience.

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Opinion: Consumer Reports’ Tesla Autopilot stunt crossed a line in an already-heated EV climate

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The magazine’s team seemed to have buckled in the driver’s seatbelt without a person sitting in the seat. Simply put, if a person is intentionally putting themselves in danger by participating in illegal driving behaviors, no driver-monitoring system would be enough.

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New milestone in 2023: What drove India to record over 41 lakh car sales

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The demand for SUVs and MPVs has been rising rapidly across India, keeping in sync with the global trend. This propelled the automakers in India to launch a host of new models, as well as facelifted iterations of existing SUVs in the country in 2023.

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