On October 9, Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) entered into an agreement with the Transport Department of Uttar Pradesh to automate 12 additional driving license test tracks across the state. The tracks will be in Aligarh, Azamgarh (2), Basti, Bareilly, Gonda, Jhansi, Meerut, Mirzapur, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, and

On October 4, Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL) launched the GSX-8R in India, priced at INR 925 thousand. The new model is powered by a 776cc parallel-twin DOHC engine, paired with a six-speed transmission. It features a 270-degree crankshaft for smooth power delivery and a distinctive sound, along with Suzuk

On September 19, Pak Suzuki Motor Co., Ltd. (Pak Suzuki), a subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation in Pakistan, signed an MoU (memorandum of understanding) with the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF) to work together on cooperative research and development of biogas. The scope of the MoU includes collaborati

On September 12, Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) launched the S-CNG variant of the new Swift hatchback for a starting price of INR 819.5 thousand and going to INR 919.5 thousand. The Swift S-CNG is powered by an all-new Z-series engine and in its CNG mode delivers a maximum torque of 101.8 Nm at 2,900 rpm and max

Announced on August 20, 2024, Suzuki Vietnam officially launched the XL7 Hybrid, a multi-purpose sports car equipped with a Hybrid system and improvements in appearance, interior, and a series of advanced features. It is priced from VND 599,900,000.
The SHVS (Smart Hybrid Vehicle by Suzuki) system developed by Suzuki

On August 13, Maruti Suzuki India Limited commenced the export of its ‘Made-in-India’ SUV Fronx to Japan. 
Fronx will be the first SUV from Maruti Suzuki to launch in Japan. It is manufactured at the Hansalpur plant and the first consignment of over 1,600 vehicles left for Japan from Gujarat’s Pipavav port.
Fronx is

On August 9, multiple sources reported that Pak Suzuki Motor Company Limited (PSMCL) has been forced to stop production at its factory in Karachi because of an extended delay in the clearance of completely knocked down (CKD) kits which have been stranded at the port for the past 45 days.
It has suffered large financi

On August 9, Magyar Suzuki announced that annual shutdown from August 12, 2024, to August 23, 2024, at its Esztergom plant in Hungary. The company will carry out maintenance and development work at the plant during the shutdown period to ensure efficient operation for the remainder of the year.
Based on Magyar Suzuki

Announced on July 31, 2024, PT Suzuki Indomobil Sales (SIS) recorded a total of 1,705 vehicle orders (SPK) during the 2024 GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS). This year's achievement increased by around 12% YoY.
Among its 3 largest contributor models was the new XL7 7-seater SUV at 32% or 551 units, i

Suzuki's FY2024 first quarter financial results were announced.
Revenue increased 21.0% YoY to JPY 1,457.6 billion. This was a JPY 253.3 billion increase over the previous year's JPY 1,204.4 billion.
Operating income increased 60.8% YoY to JPY 157.6 billion. This was an increase of JPY 59.6 billion over the previou

In Its annual report, Maruti Suzuki India announced that during FY 2023-24, it introduced a new compression valve (CV+ valving) in shock absorbers, particularly for its SUV range. A new generation active hydraulic brake boosting system was also introduced to improve brake responsiveness, alongside the implementation

On July 31, Global NCAP announced the results of African crash tests. Kia Pegas and Renault Triber got two-star occupant safety ratings while Maruti Suzuki Ertiga received only one star. 
The India-made Ertiga’s structure was rated as borderline unstable. Its footwell area was rated as unstable and pedal displacement

On July 31, Maruti Suzuki reported that Q1 FY25 revenue stood at INR 338,753 million, marking a 9.8% increase from INR 308,452 million in the same period last year. The operating profit for the quarter increased to INR 37,713 million, up 68.7％ from INR 22,355 million during the same period last year and the net profi

On July 31, Toyota Motor Corporation announced that the company has been under on-site investigation and confirmation by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) since the announcement regarding model certification applications on June 3. As a result, in addition to the cases reported on Jun

On July 26, Suzuki Motor Corporation signed a three-party memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Suzuki R&D Center India, the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), and Banas Dairy to establish a fifth biogas production plant, to promote rural mobility using biogas and support carbon neutrality in India.
The compan