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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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AlixPartners study finds post-crisis auto industry facing new set of challenges; sales projected below historical levels for foreseeable future

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Specifically, the firm estimates US auto sales will reach just 12.7 AlixPartners also estimates that on-going unemployment and underemployment could cost the auto industry up to 1.5 The study also finds that the bulk of future sales growth globally has likely permanently switched to emerging markets. million in 2012.

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The Impact of Gas Price Trends on Vehicle Choice

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When gas prices are on the rise, it had a big impact on the type of vehicles that people were buying. According to a study by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory , there was a shift away from smaller, more fuel-efficient cars toward larger SUVs and trucks. SUV and Truck Sales Decreased as Gas Prices Increased.

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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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Volvo enters autonomous driving market via company acquisition

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While many automakers now view autonomous driving products as the auto industry’s future, recent history has shown that it can be a highly volatile market. Now Volvo hopes to try its hand, buying out autonomous driving software and hardware supplier Zenseact.

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KPMG survey finds global auto execs ranking fuel efficiency the top consumer priority

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Fuel efficiency, safety innovation, and vehicle styling will be the three most important product issues influencing automotive consumer purchase decisions over the next five years, indicating a perceived shift in buying priorities, according to the 12 th annual global automotive survey conducted by KPMG LLP. Investments.

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On the Shoulder of Giants: How the Tesla Cybertruck’s ambitious camper is willing itself into being

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It takes a hyper-futuristic camper to match a cyberpunk pickup truck that looks like it’s from the future, after all. . The only reason Tesla is able to reinvent the car was because they weren’t in the auto industry. So when people say, ‘Well, you’re not on the RV industry, how can you make an RV?’

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