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

Green Car Congress

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. That said, the company has research & development ongoing for EV products.

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Suzuki announces $1.37B electric vehicle manufacturing investment in India

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Japanese company Suzuki Motor said it plans to invest $1.37 Maruti Suzuki India, which is majority-owned by the Japanese Suzuki Motor, said it is transitioning one of its factories in the country to produce electric vehicles in a bid to align with the national strategy to reduce oil independence and restrict air pollution in major cities.

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

Baua Electric

Hyundai Motor India, the second largest car maker in the country, is set to enter the hybrid vehicle segment in the coming three years. Hyundai Motor India is likely to bring in the hybrid powertrain alternatives in its mid-size SUVs in the future. Globally too Hyundai Motor is pushing for hybrids.

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Hyundai Casper nameplate trademarked in India. Check details

Baua Electric

Image of Hyundai Casper used for representational purpose only. Before Hyundai Motor India Limited launched Exter in the Indian market, the brand launched Casper in the global market. However, now Hyundai has filed a trademark for the ‘Casper’ nameplate trademark. Filing a trademark does not confirm the launch of a vehicle.

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Maruti, Hyundai, Tata, M&M and Toyota hit best-ever sales in FY24 | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Of these seven OEMs, Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai Motor India, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra and Toyota Kirloskar Motor have each recorded their best-ever fiscal year sales, thereby contributing to the industry’s sterling performance. million units, up 10% on the 1.60

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Hyundai hopes sales of its diesel cars to slump to 30-35% in 2024

Baua Electric

Read more Hyundai aims at a flexible powertrain strategy for its product portfolio and hopes the diesel share in its passenger vehicle sales will drop to 30-35 per cent in 2024. (HT Also Read : 2024 Hyundai Creta facelift launched at ₹ 11 lakh, looks to extend dominance in segment.

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Junkyard Find: 1992 Geo Metro 4-door hatchback

The Truth About Cars

Not the Subaru Justy , not the Toyota Tercel , not the Hyundai Excel and not the Suzuki Swift. The wretched 1992 Hyundai Excel base two-door was even cheaper, at $6,595 ($15,879 in today's spondoolies ). What was the cheapest new four-door car available in the United States for the 1992 model year? It was today's Junkyard Find

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