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Suzuki presents Across Hybrid in Chile
On March 29, Suzuki Chile presented the new Across Hybrid in the country, expanding its electrified SUV portfolio with a B-segment model equipped with the SHVS (Smart Hybrid Vehicle by Suzuki) mild-hybrid system.
The vehicle is powered by a 1.5L four-cylinder engine producing 101 hp of power and 136.8 Nm of torque, p
BIMS 2026: Suzuki e VITARA showcased in Thailand, local launch expected soon
On March 26, 2026, at the 47th Bangkok International Motor Show, Suzuki Motor Thailand showcased the all-new Suzuki e VITARA in RHD, slated for a local launch in the near future.
The e VITARA features full electric power and the ALLGRIP-e system, which intelligently distributes power between the front and rear wheels
Maruti Suzuki to begin first phase operation at new Gujarat plant by 2029
On March 24, Maruti Suzuki India’s board approved the first phase of capacity addition at its upcoming site in Khoraj Industrial Estate, Gujarat, sanctioning an investment of INR 101.89 billion to set up a car plant with a capacity of 250,000 vehicles per annum, along with common infrastructure for future units. This
Maruti Suzuki, India outlines multi-pathway India growth strategy
On March 17, Maruti Suzuki detailed its India strategy under Suzuki Motor Corporation’s mid-term management plan “By Your Side,” positioning India as a core global manufacturing base for automobiles and motorcycles with a strong Make in India focus.
It plans differentiated approaches by household income segments, exp
Suzuki Auto South Africa announces pricing of all-new Suzuki Across
On March 12, Suzuki Auto South Africa announced the expansion of its SUV lineup with the introduction of the all-new Suzuki Across, with prices starting from ZAR 349,900.
The Suzuki Across will be powered by a 1.5-litre K15C four-cylinder mild-hybrid engine. It will be available in three variants, GL with a five-spee
Japanese eVTOL manufacturer SkyDrive expands U.S. network
On March 9, SkyDrive Inc., a leading Japanese eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) manufacturer, announced the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Aeroauto Global, Inc., a Florida-based advanced air mobility (AAM) integration partner and infrastructure provider. Under the agreement, Aeroauto plans to de
Suzuki launches all-new mini-commercial BEV van e Every in Japan
On March 9, Suzuki Motor announced the launch of its first mini-commercial battery electric vehicle (BEV), the e Every, in Japan. It is equipped with a BEV system, jointly developed by Suzuki, Daihatsu Motor, and Toyota Motor. The model is supplied on an OEM basis by Daihatsu.
With an eAxle, which integrates the moto
Suzuki launches e-Vitara in Brazil
On March 3, Suzuki Brazil announced the upcoming launch of the fully electric e-Vitara in the Brazilian market, which will be offered in a single 4Style 4×4 version.
The e-Vitara is powered by two electric motors, one at the front delivering 174 hp and 19.6 kgf.m of torque, and a rear unit producing 65 hp and 11.6 kg
Suzuki to acquire all-solid-state-lithium-ion battery business from Kanadevia
On March 4, Suzuki Motor Corporation announced that the company has entered into a business transfer agreement with Kanadevia Corporation (formerly known as Hitachi Zosen Corporation) to acquire Kanadevia’s all-solid-state lithium-ion battery business, effective July 1, 2026.
Kanadevia began the development of all-so
Maruti Suzuki’s, India, Gujarat rail siding becomes first modal shift transport project to earn carbon credits
On February 25, Maruti Suzuki India announced that its Gujarat in-plant railway siding has been registered as the world’s first Modal Shift Transportation project under Verra’s Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) programme, enabling it to generate carbon credits from shifting vehicle dispatches from road to rail. Over a 1
Maruti Suzuki, India commences sales of EV e VITARA
On February 17, Maruti Suzuki India commenced sales of the e VITARA, with bookings open at NEXA showrooms and online under an introductory Battery‑as‑a‑Service (BaaS) plan that prices the vehicle from INR 1.099 million plus a separate battery EMI of INR 3.99 per km for the 49 kWh variant, subject to lender approval a
IIMS 2026: Suzuki Indonesia officially launches e VITARA as its first BEV
Announced on February 5, 2026, PT Suzuki Indomobil Sales (SIS) officially launched the Suzuki e VITARA SUV at the 2026 Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS), marking the brand’s first BEV in Indonesia.
The e VITARA is built on Suzuki’s newly developed HEARTECT-e platform, engineered specifically for electric vehi
Maruti Suzuki achieves record rail dispatch in CY 2025
On February 9, Maruti Suzuki India Limited announced that it has dispatched over 585,000 vehicles through railways in CY 2025, a growth of 18% over CY 2024. Its mid-term goal is to increase rail-based vehicle dispatches to 35% by FY 2030-31.
The company has avoided 87,904 metric tonnes of CO2e (carbon dioxide equiva
Suzuki Indonesia posts 2025 sales of over 64,000 vehicles, 88% locally produced
Announced on January 29, 2026, PT Suzuki Indomobil Sales (SIS) closed 2025 with over 64,000 units sold, with 88% of models produced locally, highlighting its support for Indonesia’s automotive industry.
The new Carry accounted for 47% of SIS’s retail sales, while the new XL7 contributed 20%. Launched in May 2025, the



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