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Suzuki Motor working on affordable hybrid for small cars, says R C Bhargava, Maruti to consider plug-in hybrids too | Autocar Professional

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Amid slowing adoption of electric vehicles, Maruti Suzuki -the country’s largest car maker continues to explore different alternatives to move towards carbon neutrality. Bhargava did not share any specific timelines for the affordable hybrids. Maruti Suzuki is targeting a 25% penetration of hybrids as part of its 3.0

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GlobalData: Maruti Suzuki expects lower EV penetration in India by 2030 compared to government’s target

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Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) has announced that its electric vehicle (EV) will be available in India for sale by 2025. Suzuki Motors has a global EV alliance with Toyota, however it has lags with regards to its BEV strategy in India.

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Maruti Suzuki Jimny available with up to ?1.50 lakh discounts

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Available in two variant options, Zeta and Alpha, the Maruti Suzuki Jimny SUV comes priced from ₹ 12.74 Besides selling it in India, Maruti Suzuki exports the made-in-India SUV to markets like South Africa and Indonesia as well. Also, the SUV gets Suzuki’s AllGrip Pro 4×4 system, which channels the power to all four wheels.

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Maruti Suzuki Ignis to Hyundai Exter: Top 5 automatic cars under ?10 lakh

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The clutchless transmission technology has witnessed a rise in popularity, demand and sales over the last few years thanks to the convenience it offers in dense traffic situations, where constant clutch pressing and gear shifting make driving a tiresome experience for the drivers. Maruti Suzuki calls the AMG as AGS. lakh and ₹ 8.16

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Can small car segment bounce back by 2026? Trends suggest otherwise

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Maruti Suzuki claims that the small car segment in India will revive itself in another two years. REUTERS) The surge of SUVs in India has diverted car buyers from the more affordable entry-level small cars over the past few years. The recent decline of small cars also reflects on Maruti Suzuki’s overall sales in recent times.

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Honda aiming to sell 3.5M electric motorcycles per year by 2030

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Honda will introduce more than 10 new electric motorcycle models by 2025, with an aim to reach annual electric motorcycle sales of 1 million units within the next five years, and 3.5 million units (approximately 15% of total sales) as of 2030. Suzuki Motor Corporation and Yamaha Motor Co.—have Commuter EVs.

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

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During the financial year 2023-24, about 85,000 to 90,000 hybrid vehicles were sold in India accounting for 2% of the total sales in the country. Hyundai’s closest rival Maruti Suzuki along with its global alliance partner Toyota Motor continues to drive the hybrid vehicle segment in India.

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