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Maruti Suzuki, India Fronx gets one star ANCAP rating
On December 22, the made‑in‑India Suzuki Fronx was awarded a one‑star safety rating by ANCAP after the test body recorded poor crash‑test performance and a serious rear seatbelt failure in its latest assessment for Australia and New Zealand. The rating applies to all Fronx variants introduced in New Zealand from June
Greenfuel, India, commissions ferrule-less tube and fitting manufacturing line
On December 22, Greenfuel Energy Solutions announced the commissioning of its state-of-the-art ferrule-less tube and fitting manufacturing line at the Manesar facility, a significant step in localising advanced automotive technology in India. This indigenised production line was inaugurated in collaboration with Maru
Global NCAP upgrades six‑airbag Maruti Suzuki, India Celerio to three stars, Ciaz remains at one star
On December 22, Global NCAP reported that the Maruti Suzuki Celerio fitted with six airbags as standard has been rated at three stars for adult occupant protection and two stars for child protection, with the tested 2025 5‑door hatchback weighing 929 kg and equipped with front, side, head curtai,n and side chest airb
Suzuki introduces work analysis AI “Ollo Factory” at plants in Japan
On December 22, Suzuki Motor Corporation announced that it has officially introduced the work analysis AI software “Ollo Factory,” developed and provided by Ollo, Inc. (“Ollo”), an AI startup originating from the University of Tokyo, starting with the assembly plant at the Sagara Plant, Shizuoka Prefecture in July 20
Suzuki opens biogas plant in Gujarat, India
On December 6, 2025, Suzuki Motor Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiary, Suzuki R&D Center India, inaugurated the BANAS SUZUKI BIOGAS PLANT at Agthala in Banaskantha district, Gujarat. The facility is Suzuki’s first plant dedicated to producing and selling compressed biogas (CBG) as fuel for CNG vehicles, devel
GlobalData blog: Thailand’s shift toward a mixed Japanese-Chinese era
Thailand has long been the manufacturing backbone for Japanese automakers in Southeast Asia, earning its reputation as the “Detroit of Asia.” That status is now being tested as major Japanese OEMs consolidate capacity, trim model lineups, and in some cases exit local manufacturing altogether—just as Chinese players s
Algeria plans to revive former Suzuki plant in Saida region
On December 7, multiple sources reported that the Minister of Industry, Algeria, announced that the Government is planning to revive the former Suzuki plant in Saida. The plant had been subject to a judicial confiscation process and had been initially transferred to the public holding company “Madar”. Madar is holdin
Maruti Suzuki, India e-VITARA EV secure 5-Star Bharat NCAP rating
On December 2, Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) announced that it has received a comprehensive 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating for its e-VITARA, covering both adult and child occupant protection. It was updated that the e-VITARA was voluntarily submitted for Bharat NCAP assessment. The tested model was the e-VITAR
Maruti Suzuki, India signs 13 CPO partnerships, targets 100 thousand EV charging points
On December 3, 2025, Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) announced collaboration agreements with 13 charge point operators (CPOs) and aggregators and updated that it has already set up over 2,000 exclusive EV charging points across its sales and service network in more than 1,100 cities. MSIL aims to enable a network
Maruti Suzuki, India completes amalgamation of Suzuki Motor Gujarat
On December 1, Maruti Suzuki India Limited announced that the amalgamation of its wholly owned subsidiary, Suzuki Motor Gujarat Private Limited (SMG), with Maruti Suzuki had become effective. The company has filed the certified copy of the National Company Law Tribunal order with the Registrar of Companies, Delhi, wi
GlobalData blog: Optionality over obligation: the quiet message from the Japan Mobility Show 2025
Walking through the Tokyo Big Sight center in early November for the Japan Mobility Show 2025, you could feel two stories unfolding at once. On the surface, Japan’s hometown brands filled the halls with sharp concepts, plush interiors and a sea of “electrified” badges. However, underneath, something more cautious was
Maruti Suzuki, India invests in connected mobility intelligence-based startup
On November 21, Maruti Suzuki announced an investment of nearly INR 20 million for a stake of over 7.84% in Ravity Software Solutions Private Limited, a startup specializing in connected mobility insights. The investment was made through the Maruti Suzuki Innovation Fund.
Ravity Software Solutions leverages an AI-pow
Suzuki Indonesia commences exports of Fronx SUV and Satria motorcycle
Announced on November 19, 2025, PT Suzuki Indomobil Motor (SIM) has started exporting the Suzuki Fronx SUV and Suzuki Satria motorcycles, cementing Indonesia as Suzuki’s Southeast Asian production and export hub (I / II). Both models meet global standards and adapt to local regulations.
Suzuki targets 30,000 Fronx SU
Pakistan Auto Show 2025 (PAPS) opens with major debuts across hybrid, electric, and commercial vehicles
On November 13, the Pakistan Auto Show 2025 in Karachi hosted several new vehicle launches from automakers.
Suzuki Pakistan introduced the Fronx XUV, its first locally assembled hybrid SUV for the domestic market. The Fronx combines Suzuki’s 1.5L K-Series gasoline hybrid engine, six airbags, ABS with ESP, and a 9-in
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