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Key highlights include Geely’s technology strategy for the mass production of in-vehicle optical communication, a detailed supply chain overview of the Maruti Suzuki Victoris produced in India, and market analysis on how the Victoris is rapidly gaining ground in India's competitive compact SUV segment.

Updated daily with the latest information for the automotive industry. Coverage (Japanese/English/Chinese) of information directly related to business, including complete vehicles, EVs, automated driving, sales figures, and industry reports.

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Geely's Initiatives Toward Production of Automotive Optical Communication Technology

From the 2026 Automotive Optical Communication Technology Innovation and Application Forum

  • Trends in in-vehicle optical communication as envisioned by Geely
  • Single mode/multi-mode, protocol technology strategy
  • Support for automotive standards
  • Exploration of advanced technology areas in vehicular optical communication

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Supply chain: Maruti Suzuki Victoris (India)

Maruti Suzuki Victoris (India) Supply Chain Details

Maruti Suzuki's Victoris is a C-segment SUV. It is produced at the Kharkhoda plant in the state of Haryana, and sales began in September 2025. Powertrain options include a 1.5L mild hybrid, a strong hybrid, and a CNG variant. The average monthly production volume in India from January to June 2026 was approx. 14,000 units. Parts are sourced from Krishna Maruti for seats, Autoliv for seat belts, JTEKT for electric power steering and steering gear, Bosch for infotainment systems, Asahi India for glass, and Marelli Motherson and Uno Minda for lamps. In addition to Japanese and Western suppliers, the company sources a wide range of parts from local Indian suppliers as well.

Production plant: Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. (MSIL), IMT Kharkhoda plant (India)
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India's Compact SUV Market: Suzuki Victoris Gains Ground Through Product Competitiveness

India's Compact SUV Market: Suzuki Victoris Gains Ground Through Product Competitiveness

In India’s compact SUV market, the Suzuki Victoris, launched in September 2025, has been selling well, with sales reaching 98,000 units in January–August 2026. Although this was below the 126,000 units recorded by the Hyundai Creta over the same period, the Victoris has been gaining ground as a key competitor to the Creta. Its strengths lie in a wide range of powertrains, including full hybrid, mild hybrid, and CNG versions, as well as a comprehensive package of safety and comfort features. In particular, the CNG version retains practical cargo space by positioning the tank beneath the vehicle floor. The Hyundai Creta, which remains the sales leader in India’s compact SUV market, saw its sales decline year on year in January–August 2026. A next-generation model is expected to be introduced in 2027, when seven new compact SUV models are also forecast to enter the Indian market. As competition intensifies, attention will focus on how the next-generation Creta strengthens its product appeal to meet the needs of a broad range of customers.

Compact SUV sales in India (Full-year 2025 / January–August 2026)
Hyundai Creta: 201,122 units / 125,767 units
Suzuki Victoris: 36,267 units / 98,224 units
Hyundai Venue: 11,535 units / 91,424 units
Mahindra & Mahindra Thar: 116,665 units / 88,274 units
Kia Seltos: 71,200 units / 87,062 units

Compact (Class C) SUV Sales in India by Model (September 2025–August 2026)

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Sales in Italy rise by 7.7% in September, with the market remaining robust—driven in part by the expansion of Chinese OEMs. Stellantis maintains top position, bolstered by strong sales of key models such as the Fiat Panda. Meanwhile, Toyota (with the Yaris Cross), BYD (with the ATTO 2), and Chery (with the OMODA 5) also see strong performance, contributing to the overall market growth.

  • 1 Stellantis 39,719 → 43,221（+8.8%）
    • Fiat Panda 6,337 → 10,805（+70.5%）
  • 2 VW Group 22,832 → 22,072（-3.3%）
  • 3 Renault 14,525 → 14,210（-2.2%）
  • 4 Toyota Group 11,441 → 12,525（+9.5%）
    • Yaris Cross 3,088 → 3,678（+19.1%）
  • 5 Hyundai Kia Automotive Group 7,970 → 7,884（-1.1%）
  • 6 BMW Group 7,491 → 6,996（-6.6%）
  • 7 Ford Group 7,011 → 5,473（-21.9%）
  • 8 Mercedes-Benz Group 7,049 → 5,166（-26.7%）
  • 9 BYD Auto 2,469 → 5,018（+103.2%）
    • ATTO 2 (Yuan UP) 71 → 1,489（+1997.2%）
  • 10 Chery Automobile 1,633 → 4,914（+200.9%）
    • OMODA 5 417 → 1,444（+246.3%）

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