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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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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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Renault-Nissan Alliance rebooted | Autocar Professional

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That’s an average production of around 1,75,000 cars per year, which, though considerable in absolute terms, is less than half of the plant’s annual capacity of over 4,00,000 units. Nissan, which was always the weaker of the two brands in India, is down to one model and Renault too is now struggling with an ageing product portfolio.

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

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For instance, the JSW Group invested in MG Motor, as the British brand owned by China’s largest car maker, Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC), needed funds to diversify into the EV space. Also, with many of them being foreign brands, they look for investments and products from their global headquarters.

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OLA Electric : Feedback To Management & Community Sentiments

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