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Suzuki trademarks Escudo and Torqnado names in India

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By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 20 Mar 2024, 16:16 PM Maruti Suzuki is planning to introduce as many as eight new models in the country across petrol, hybrid, electric and flex-fuel engine options. It’s noteworthy that Suzuki already uses the Escudo name in Japan, which is used for the Suzuki Vitara SUV in the market.

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New Maruti small EV to get grounds-up new K-EV architecture | Autocar Professional

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Maruti Suzuki is set to electrify the compact vehicle segment with an all-new electric hatchback by 2026-’27. The hatchback is likely to be based on the eWX concept showcased by Suzuki Motor Corporation at the Japan Mobility Show in 2023.

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Why Hybrids are gaining momentum amid EV frenzy | Autocar Professional

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The hybrid vehicles — dual powered by a petrol engine and an electric motor — are gathering strong traction amongst SUV buyers versus all electric battery-operated passenger vehicles. Already, about a fifth of the Grand Vitaras sold by Maruti Suzuki are powered by a hybrid powertrain. Hybrids cost about Rs 2.5

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Renault-Nissan Alliance rebooted | Autocar Professional

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Whilst it has seen flashes of success with the game-changing Renault Duster and the disruptive Kwid that rattled market leader Maruti-Suzuki, it’s not always been an easy ride for the Alliance, which is now way off its peak of 1,92,000 units in FY2016-17 – the alliance exported 1.2 lakh cars back then. The base engine will be the HR10, the 1.0-litre

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EV gameplan: Strategic tie-ups, fund raising, the way forward | Autocar Professional

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In this context, Zellmer’s frequent trips underline the country’s importance for future growth. In this context, the CEO’s visits to India are aimed at defining the blueprint that would be pivotal for future-proofing the automotive behemoth, if the EV transition were to face headwinds. As India 3.0

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Why Maruti exited the diesel market | Autocar Professional

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Why did Maruti Suzuki spend five years and around Rs 1,000 crore designing and developing its very own diesel engine, only to withdraw it from the market within a year of its launch? After all, engines are developed with long life cycles in mind, typically 15–20 years, and future-proofed to be compliant with norms. The ubiquitous 1.3

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OLA S1 Electric Scooter Ownership Blog

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So I doubt i will get an eBike in the future. Nor am I, a corporate slave earning huge money, climbing the corporate ladder. Electric Scooter prices are competitive compared to petrol scooters. The traditional scooter players like TVS, Hero, Honda, Suzuki, Vespa have yet to launch electric scooters.

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