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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 170 million people who use two-wheelers for mobility, how will they remain mobile in the future?

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Volkswagen and Suzuki to Establish Strategic Partnership; VW to Take 19.9% Stake in Suzuki, Suzuki to Invest in VW

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Volkswagen AG and Suzuki Motor Corporation have signed a framework agreement to establish a close long-term strategic partnership. To support a smooth development of this relationship, Volkswagen will purchase 19.9% of Suzuki’s issued shares, in a deal worth about ¥200 billion (about US$2.3 Osamu Suzuki. Osamu Suzuki.

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Driving Towards a Sustainable Future: The Rise of Electric Autos in India

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Additionally, major automakers are investing heavily in R&D to develop affordable and high-performing electric vehicle models specifically designed for the Indian market. Under this scheme, the government provides financial incentives, such as subsidies and tax benefits, to encourage the purchase of electric autos.

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Hatchbacks not giving up territorial rights so easily | Autocar Professional

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But Maruti Suzuki recently launched the fourth-generation version of its highly popular hatchback, Swift—with prices starting at Rs 6.49 That begs an important question: what does the future hold for hatchbacks? And India’s largest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki, continues to bet on the hatchback segment, of which it controls 70%.

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Maruti Suzuki’s hits and misses | Autocar Professional

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Maruti 800 | 1983-2014 To say the 800 is a legend would be an understatement; it is the cornerstone on which Maruti Suzuki was built. Affordable and fuel-efficient, the 800 democratised the passenger car and did so reliably, something new to the Indian landscape back then. million households.

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

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Sustainable/electric cars are the future!! Consumer Reports may not want to talk about it much today, but back in the 80s and the 90s, the magazine ended up costing the United States one of its most affordable, fun, and popular off-roaders ever — the Suzuki Samurai. Such is simply the nature of the car industry.

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History of Electric Vehicles in India

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“ Electric vehicles are the future,” You hear it often and we proclaim it all the time. TATA Motors, Maruti Suzuki, Toyota, and a slew of other firms have begun to sell battery and hybrid electric vehicles in India. The Future. Around 3200 cars were sold worldwide, with about 1500 sold in India, largely in Bangalore.

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