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Maruti Suzuki, India launches all-new Tour H1 entry level commercial hatchback
On June 9, Maruti Suzuki India Limited launched the Tour H1 all-new entry-level commercial hatchback for a starting price of INR 480.5 thousand and going to INR 570.5 thousand (CNG variant).
The H1 is powered by the next-gen K-series 1.0L dual jet, dual VVT engine that produces 49 kW at 5,500 rpm of maximum power in
Global NCAP announces latest result for Indian cars
On April 4, Global NCAP announced the latest safety test results for Indian cars. The VW Virtus / Škoda Slavia achieved five stars in both adult and child occupant protection. The VW Virtus / Škoda Slavia achieved a top star rating for adult and child occupants showing a stable structure that offered good protection.
Gabrial India, updates about its business wins in passenger vehicle segment
On November 11, Gabrial India, the flagship company of the Anand Group, announced that during the second quarter that ended on October 30, 2022, it marginally improved mainly on its share of business from Maruti Suzuki and the Toyota platform which includes the Grand Vitara, Brezza and the Toyota Hyryder. Further, th
Maruti Suzuki, India launches Alto K10 with S-CNG technology
On November 18, Maruti Suzuki launched the new Alto K10 S-CNG for INR 595 thousand.
The new Alto K10 S-CNG is powered by a next-gen K-Series 1.0L Dual Jet, Dual VVT engine, with a powertrain with dual-interdependent ECUs, which develops a peak power output of 41.7kW (56.69PS++) at 5,300 rpm and max torque of 82.1Nm
Lumax Industries, India updates about new business and new plant
Lumax Industries Limited announced that it is planning to set up a new manufacturing unit in Chakan, Pune to cater to the orders received from OEMs. During the quarter that ended on September 30, 2022, it added Volkswagen as a new customer and received a business nomination for its upcoming models. It will also supp
PPAP Automotive, India supplies component for new models of Maruti Suzuki and Toyota
On November 12, PPAP Automotive Limited announced that has begun supplying plastic extrusion and injection molding parts to Maruti Suzuki’s Alto, Grand Vitara, and Toyota’s ‘Hyryder’ in India. Maruti Suzuki is the largest customer of PPAP and it contributes 34% to the overall revenues.
During the quarter that ended
Suzuki launches Suzuki Global Ventures in Silicon Valley
On October 4, Suzuki Motor Corp. announced the launch of Suzuki Global Ventures, L.P. (SGV), a Silicon Valley-based corporate venture capital fund.
Suzuki launched SGV to accelerate co-creation activities between Suzuki and start-ups, and create new businesses and business models.
Suzuki Global Ventures is beginning
Maruti Suzuki launches all-new Alto K10
On August 18, Maruti Suzuki India Limited announced the launch of the all-new Alto K10.
Powered by the Next-Gen K-Series 1.0L Dual Jet, Dual VVT engine, it delivers 49kW power at 5500rpm and 89Nm torque at 3500rpm. The All-New Alto K10 is available with both 5-speed Manual and Automatic Gear Shift (AGS) transmission
Maruti Suzuki, India opens bookings for all-new Alto K10 hatchback at ARENA
On August 10, Maruti Suzuki opened the bookings for the all-new Alto K10.
Built on Suzuki’s signature HEARTECT platform, the all-new Alto K10 has been designed and developed with the core philosophy of redefining the hatchback segment in the country.
The company has emphasized offering a modern design, a spacious c
Suzuki Pakistan upgrades plant for production of new Swift
In its annual report for FY 2021-22, Pak Suzuki Motor announced that for the local development of model New Swift, the plant facility’s modifications and up gradation has been completed. Accordingly, the development of new Hemming Dies for all doors and hoods was carried out.
A new robotic welding line has been desi
Suzuki to temporarily suspend vehicle production in Japan in April
On March 31, 2022, Suzuki Motor Corporation announced it will temporarily suspend vehicle production in Japan in April, due to the shortage of parts including semiconductors.
Kosai Plant No.1, which produces Spacia, Hustler, and WagonR SMILE, and Kosai Plant No.2, which produces WagonR, Alto, Lapin, Jimny, and Jimny
Suzuki extends production suspension at Kosai Plant No.2 in Japan in March
On March 18, 2022, Suzuki Motor Corporation announced it extended production suspension at Kosai Plant No.2 (excluding Jimny production line) located in Japan in March, due to the parts shortage caused by the spread of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).
In addition to the original plan, the Kosai Plant No.2 suspended prod
Suzuki expands production suspension in Japan in March
On March 16, 2022, Suzuki Motor Corporation announced it decided to temporarily suspend production at Kosai second plant (excluding Jimny production line) in Japan in March, due to the parts shortage caused by the spread of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Specifically, Kosai second plant will suspend production for 2 w
Suzuki temporarily suspends production at Japanese plants in February
On February 1, 2022, Suzuki Motor Corporation announced it decided to temporarily suspend production at Japanese plants in February, due to the parts shortage caused by the spread of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Specifically, Suzuki will suspend production of night shift for 3 working days from February 1 to 3 at Ko
Suzuki re-expands production suspension in Japan in January
On January 27, 2022, Suzuki Motor Corporation announced it expanded production suspension again in Japan in January, due to parts shortage caused by the spread of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Specifically, the company decided to suspend production of the second shift on January 27, 28, and 31 at Kosai first plant, K
Suzuki to expand production suspension in Japan in January due to parts shortage
On January 21, 2022, Suzuki Motor Corporation announced it has decided to expand production suspension in Japan in January, due to a parts shortage caused by the spread of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Suzuki will newly suspend production for one working day on January 22 at Kosai first plant, Kosai second plant, and
Sumitomo Rubber to supply Enasave EC300+ for Suzuki Alto
Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. (Sumitomo Rubber) announced that its Dunlop brand Enasave EC300+ tires have been adopted as original equipment (OE) for the Suzuki Alto. The tire size to be installed is 155/65R14 75S. (From a press release dated December 27, 2021)
Suzuki to temporarily suspend production at Kosai Plant in October due to COVID-19 in Southeast Asia
On September 30, 2021, Suzuki Motor Corporation announced it will temporarily suspend production at Kosai Plant located in Shizuoka Pref., Japan in October, due to a parts shortage caused by the spread of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Southeast Asia.
The Kosai first plant, producing WagonR SMILE, Spacia, and Hustle
Maruti Suzuki sells highest-ever factory-fitted S-CNG vehicles in FY2020-21
On April 14, Maruti Suzuki India Limited announced that it has sold over 157 thousand factory-fitted S-CNG vehicles in FY2020-21. This is the highest-ever S-CNG car sales by the Company. Maruti Suzuki offers a wide range of factory-fitted CNG cars including Alto, Celerio, Wagon-R, S-PRESSO, Eeco, Ertiga, Tour S and S