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Suzuki Motor working on affordable hybrid for small cars, says R C Bhargava, Maruti to consider plug-in hybrids too | Autocar Professional

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Amid slowing adoption of electric vehicles, Maruti Suzuki -the country’s largest car maker continues to explore different alternatives to move towards carbon neutrality. Given that Maruti Suzuki is also expanding its portfolio into higher priced mid-size SUVs, a plug-in hybrid is also a potential being explored for the future.

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Tesla India plans take a hit as Minister shoots down talks of import tax reduction

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Attempting to enter the Indian automotive market with its sustainable vehicles, Tesla has petitioned for lower import taxes before committing to a Gigafactory in India. Additionally, EVs are not in heavy demand in India due to higher production costs and minimal charging infrastructure, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd., Chairman R.C.

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Junkyard Find: 1992 Geo Metro 4-door hatchback

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Not the Subaru Justy , not the Toyota Tercel , not the Hyundai Excel and not the Suzuki Swift. If we're talking about realistic Metro competitors here, the base 1992 Ford Festiva actually managed to undercut the price tag on the cheapest possible Metro two-door hatchback that year: $6,911 versus $6,999. It was today's Junkyard Find !

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

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The South Korean car maker has also partnered Indian battery maker Exide Industries to make localised cells to ensure an accessible price. Hyundai’s closest rival Maruti Suzuki along with its global alliance partner Toyota Motor continues to drive the hybrid vehicle segment in India. The market leader has guided for sales of about 7.5

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Hybrid hype: types, tech, and the road ahead

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In India, around 23 hybrid cars are available, ranging from the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga to the Lamborghini Revuelto. While these vehicles differ in size and performance, which explains the price difference, they also differ in how their hybrid systems operate. High government taxes on hybrid cars are the primary cause of high pricing.

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Maruti Suzuki’s Q4 profit grows 48% YoY; FY24 profit jumps 64% | Autocar Professional

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India’s largest passenger car maker Maruti Suzuki posted a 47.8 The robust growth in earnings reflects double-digit growth in vehicle volume, higher average selling price and moderation in input cost inflation, which together boosted the automaker’s margins. Meanwhile, Maruti Suzuki’s EBITDA margin improved to 11.6

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Hatchbacks not giving up territorial rights so easily | Autocar Professional

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But Maruti Suzuki recently launched the fourth-generation version of its highly popular hatchback, Swift—with prices starting at Rs 6.49 The average on-road prices for hatchbacks—the most price-sensitive automobile segment—have risen from Rs 5.2 lakh and top-end variants costing as much as an entry-level SUV.

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