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, paired with a 12V lithium-ion battery and integrated starter generator. It is available with a...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/02

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 for a stable grip on any road. According to specificat...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/01

g automakers, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan, saw declines. Subaru also saw a decline: although it completed renovations at its Yajima Plant (Ota City, Gunma Prefecture), production volume dropped because only electric vehicles (EVs) were being produced at the initial stage after the restart. Meanwhile, Suzuki, Daihatsu, Mazda, and Mitsubishi Motors posted positive results. Suzuki’s overseas production increased by about 18%, driven by India. Mitsub...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

receive high evaluations. For automakers including Toyota Motor Corporation, Honda Motor Co., Ltd., Subaru Corporation, Mazda Motor Corporation, and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, the subsidy amount will remain high, while the subsidy amount for uncertified companies such as Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Suzuki Motor Corporation, and BYD Co., Ltd., will decrease. The subsidy amount for Tesla, Inc. will remain unchanged, based on procurement of a certai...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/30

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 will come on top of its currently fully utilised existi...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/24

fly), Zeekr, XPeng, MG, GWM, BYD and Denza, GAC Group, Changan Automobile (including Nevo, Deepal and Avatr), Geely, Chery (Omoda & Jaecoo and Lepas), Dongfeng Motor (Forthing), Maxus, and Geely Riddara; Japanese brands including Toyota and Lexus, Mazda, Isuzu, Mitsubishi Motors, Nissan, Honda, and Suzuki; as well as other global marques such as Audi, BMW and MINI, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Tesla, Ford, Jeep, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Aston Martin, M...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/23

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, expanding NEXA and Arena SUVs/MPVs for higher-income customers,...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/19

vehicle usage patterns. To address shifting demand, CAMPI members are expanding their lineups with more energy-efficient and electrified vehicle options. By brand share, Toyota Motor Philippines Corp. led the market with a 49.33% share, followed by Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. at 20.65% and Suzuki Philippines Inc. with 4.68%. (From an article of Philstar on March 19, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/19

Indian passenger vehicle wholesale increases by 7.3% in February 2026 Indian passenger vehicle wholesale in February 2026 were up 7.3% y/y to 355,376 units. Based on the release of carmakers, the available wholesale results of PVs are as follows: Maruti Suzuki sales of 164,130 units increased 0.4% in February compared to the same month in 2025. Tata sales of 103,222 units increased 33.7% from last year. Mahindra sales of 84,603 units increased 16...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/16

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-speed manual transmission, GL with a six-speed automatic transmissio...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/13

KINDO) and other sources reported that Indonesian vehicle sales in February 2026 were 81,159 units, up 12.2% compared to February 2025. By automaker sales in February, Toyota was down 7.7% y/y to 22,522 units and a 27.8% market share. Daihatsu was up 12.5% to 13,452 units with a 16.6% market share. Suzuki was up 103.3% to 9,659 units with a 11.9% market share. Mitsubishi was up 4.8% to 7,008 units with a 8.6% market share. Honda was down 38.5% to...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

Suzuki to achieve maximum thermal efficiency of 50% for internal combustion engines Suzuki Motor Corporation (Suzuki) is accelerating the development of internal combustion engines. It plans to launch a next-generation engine in the early 2030s that boosts maximum thermal efficiency—a key factor in engine fuel economy—from the current 40% to 50%. As the global spread of electric vehicles (EVs) slows, internal combustion engine technology, whi...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

Middle East crisis to impact export of Indian OEMs On March 7, multiple sources reported that Indian OEMs are reviewing their export plans for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region due to the war in West Asia. The Middle East is one of the key export markets for Indian OEMs. Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Toyota, Nissan, etc are major vehicle exporters for this market. Due to restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz and rising logistics costs, Indi...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/11

Corporation and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. is driving the EV market upward. The Japanese government’s review of subsidies in January, which raised the upper limit on subsidies for EVs, is also believed to have contributed to the sales increase. Registrations of new EVs from Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and Suzuki Motor Corporation are expected to begin in earnest in March 2026, likely boosting overall numbers further. Sales of electrified vehicles, inclu...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/10

Precision Camshafts, India secures INR 15 billion crore plus orders, to invest in Solapur expansion In an investor update, Precision Camshafts Limited (PCL) announced that it has bagged multiple new camshaft programs from key OEMs, over and above its current business, extending order book visibility to 2032. The wins include a Maruti Suzuki order for 3‑cylinder engine camshafts with an estimated volume of about 1.24 million camshafts a year in ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/09

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 motor, inverter, and transaxle, it delivers torque exceeding that of a ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/09

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 kgf.m. Combined output reaches 184 hp and 31.2 kgf.m of maximum torque. The ALLGRIPe AWD system di...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/06

rrently sold in China. This is the first time a Japanese automaker has sold EVs made in China in Japan. The all-new Insight will be a sports utility vehicle (SUV), and Honda has also changed its powertrain and model type. While Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota), Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan), and Suzuki Motor Corporation (Suzuki) are strengthening their EV marketing strategies, Honda will introduce it as a competitive model. (From an article in...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/05

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-solid-state lithium-ion batteries in 2006. Through its...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/04

hment, made an additional investment, and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. was the only automaker that invested in Rapidus for the first time. No investment has been made by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., which has been proactive for autonomous driving and has investment in U.K.-based Wayve Technologies Ltd., nor by Suzuki Motor Corporation, which has invested in autonomous driving-related companies. Factors behind the uncertainty of the future of Rapidus include ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/02