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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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Hybrids vs EVs: where should government put its money

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By: Srinjoy Bal | Updated on: 21 Jan 2024, 12:05 PM In a recent letter to the government, Tata Motors has opposed the further tax cuts on hybrids. Meanwhile, Toyota and Maruti Suzuki are of the view for more tax cuts on hybrids. --> In a recent letter to the government, Tata Motors has opposed the further tax cuts on hybrids.

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Toyota’s compact SUV gamble with the Taisor | Autocar Professional

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This jump is thanks to the Japanese automaker’s global partnership with Suzuki, carefully crafted to navigate the intricacies of the Indian market and swiftly infiltrate segments where its presence was once limited. Toyota’s latest launch, the Urban Cruiser Taisor — a rebadged Maruti Suzuki Fronx — was done bearing these factors in mind.

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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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And this wouldn’t be the first time: in the past, the Volkswagen Group has engaged in alliance conversations with Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra; now, the homegrown business of the JSW Group is on its list. In fact, manufacturers like Hyundai Motor India and Ola are looking to list and raise money through the sale of shares.

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