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‘Today, people’s choice of colour is a reflection of their personality,’: Shashank Srivastava | Autocar Professional

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Over the years, a car has evolved from being just a mode of transport to being an extension of the consumer’s personality. Shashank Srivastava, Senior Executive Officer, Sales and Marketing at Maruti Suzuki, takes us through the evolving trend of colours over the years and what they have come to signify.

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Honda aiming to sell 3.5M electric motorcycles per year by 2030

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Envisioning the future market environment, uses and technological advancements, Honda is exploring a range of future personal-use models including ones equipped with a power source besides swappable batteries. Suzuki Motor Corporation and Yamaha Motor Co.—have Battery sharing.

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

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“While the company has stuck with diesel engines after the BS VI phase II, post 2027 the cost to meet future emission norms for diesel will make it even more expensive and hence it makes sense to look at hybrid technology for mid-size vehicles to remain competitive,” added another person in the know, requesting anonymity.

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Android Auto makes its debut with support from multiple automakers and tech companies

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With the debut of Android Auto, OAA announced a large number of new members: Alpine; Bentley; Clarion; CloudCar; Delphi; FIAT Chrysler; Ford; Freescale; FUJITSU TEN; HARMAN; Infiniti; JVCKENWOOD; LG; Maserati; Mazda; Mitsubishi; Nissan; Panasonic; Parrot; Pioneer; Renault; Renesas; SEAT; Škoda; Subaru; Suzuki; Symphony Teleca; Volkswagen; and Volvo.

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CNG becomes cheaper in Mumbai. How much it costs in other metro cities?

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While previously, only commercial vehicles were using CNG as fuel, in the last couple of years, personal vehicle owners too have increasingly started using CNG as fuel. Also Read : Is Maruti Suzuki more focused on CNG and hybrids than pure electric? Petrol in Mumbai currently costs ₹ 106.3

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Rising disposable income giving a thrust to connected cars in India – ET Auto

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This phenomenon has been enabled by the availability of technology for connectivity, edge computing and cloud architecture, making possible high latency,” said Shashank Srivastava, senior executive officer (marketing and sales) at the country’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki said.

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Force Motors, makers of Gurkha SUV, plans EV move with ?2,000 crore investment

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“We are also working on non-passenger transport, more personal vehicles like the Gurkha. lakh (ex-showroom), it rivals the likes of Mahindra Thar and Maruti Suzuki Jimny SUVs. On electrification the investment will be anywhere around ₹ 200 to ₹ 300 crore.” Force Motors will also offer Urbania in electric avatar.

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