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Maruti Suzuki, India begins exports of e VITARA electric SUV
On September 1, 2025, Maruti Suzuki India Limited commenced the exports of Suzuki’s first battery electric vehicle, the e VITARA, to European markets. In August, more than 2,900 units of the e-VITARA were shipped from Pipavav Port in Gujarat to twelve European countries, including the United Kingdom, Germany, Norway,

Suzuki to discontinue Ignis model in Mexico
On August 25, it was reported that Suzuki will discontinue the Ignis in Mexico as part of a global decision to end production of the “nano SUV.”
In Mexico, Suzuki will replace the Ignis with the subcompact Dzire sedan, aiming to capitalize on the long-standing cultural preference for sedans in Latin America. The comp
Suzuki Fronx SUV to launch in Malaysia in Q4; eVitara EV slated for 2026
Reported on August 22, 2025, Suzuki has confirmed that the Fronx SUV will launch in Malaysia in Q4 2025, as announced by Naza Eastern Motors during the Swift Sport Final Edition launch.
In Malaysia, the Fronx is anticipated to be a CBU import, with the top variant equipped with ADAS and a price likely exceeding MYR 1
Suzuki Thailand set to launch all-new FRONX SUV, pre-registration now open
On August 25, 2025, Suzuki Motor (Thailand) Co., Ltd. announced its plans to introduce the all-new Suzuki FRONX, a sporty SUV designed to suit diverse lifestyles.
The official premiere will take place on September 25, with exclusive offers available for customers who join the pre-registration program, running from A

Maruti Suzuki, India starts e VITARA EV production in Gujarat, begins local lithium-ion cell manufacturing
On August 26, 2025, Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) announced two milestones from its Gujarat operations. The company started production of its first Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV), the e-VITARA, at Suzuki Motor Gujarat Private Limited (SMG), a wholly owned subsidiary. The e VITARA is being manufactured on a dedic

Tata Elxsi establishes Suzuki's first full-vehicle cloud HIL validation center in India
On August 21, 2025, Tata Elxsi and Suzuki Motor Corporation inaugurated the Suzuki–Tata Elxsi Cloud HIL Center in Trivandrum, Kerala. The facility represents Suzuki's first full-vehicle cloud-enabled Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) validation center. It is the second engineering center established under the Tata Elxsi-Suz

Suzuki, MOL and TradeWaltz to collabolate on automobile trade between India and Africa
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), TradeWaltz and Suzuki Motor signed the memorandum of understanding (MOU) for collaboration in automobile trade between India and Africa, and announced it on August 21 at the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) held in Yokohama.
The three companies will cooper

Suzuki Fronx subcompact SUV reservations open in Philippines
On August 20, 2025, Suzuki Philippines began accepting reservations for the new Fronx subcompact SUV, with a promo period running until September 5.
The Fronx marks Suzuki Philippines’ entry into the B-SUV segment, positioned alongside models such as the Toyota Raize and Kia Sonet.
Measuring 3,995 mm in length, 1,76
Maruti Suzuki, India plans global EV rollout, two SUV launches set for FY 2026
On July 31, Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) announced in an investor update that it is set to begin exports of its newly developed electric vehicle (EV) to approximately 100 countries, including key markets such as Europe and Japan within the current financial year.
The company is also preparing to comply with upc
Maruti Suzuki, India flags rare earth magnet uncertainty, weak small car sales
In its annual report for FY 2024-25, Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) announced that a recent Chinese requirement for export licenses on rare earth magnets has created new uncertainty for the auto industry. MSIL reported no production losses so far and hopes export licenses will be issued soon.
The company also pointed to
Suzuki posts decreased revenue and operating profit in Q1, first time in 5 years
On August 5, 2025, Suzuki Motor Corporation announced its consolidated earnings results for the first quarter (Q1) of the fiscal year ending March 2026 (FY2025).
Suzuki's consolidated sales revenue for Q1 (April-June 2025) decreased by 4.1% year-on-year to JPY 1,397.8 billion. Operating profit decreased 9.8% to JPY 1
Flash Report: Suzuki's operating income for the April-June quarter of 2025 is JPY 142.1 billion, down 9.8%
Suzuki's FY2025 first quarter financial results were announced.
Revenue decreased 4.1% YoY to JPY 1,397.8 billion. It was a JPY 59.9 billion decrease over the previous year's JPY 1,457.6 billion.
Operating income fell 9.8% YoY to JPY 142.1 billion. This was a decrease of JPY 15.4 billion from the JPY 157.6 billion
Maruti Suzuki, India expands business scope to include drones, EV infrastructure, and used vehicle services
On July 31, 2025, Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) announced that its board approved amendments to the object clause of its memorandum of association (MoA). The amendments include the removal of the clause related to the acquisition of Maruti Ltd.’s undertakings from the Government of India, as this transaction is
Magyar Suzuki, Hungary announces EUR 24.5 million investment to modernize Esztergom plant
On July 29, the Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency (HIPA)announced that Magyar Suzuki Zrt. has announced an investment of nearly EUR 24.5 million at its Esztergom plant, aimed at plant modernization, enhancing efficiency, fully utilizing existing capacity, adapting flexibly to future demands, and moving toward car

GIIAS 2025: Suzuki Indonesia showcases e VITARA; Local launch still on track for 2026
Announced on July 23, 2025, PT Suzuki Indomobil Sales (SIS) opened its GIIAS 2025 participation with a bold showcase of future mobility, featuring new products, technologies, and services across a spacious 2,000-sqm booth.
The main attraction of Suzuki’s exhibition is the e VITARA SUV, Suzuki’s first mass-produced BE
