Maruti Suzuki eVX electric SUV spotted testing! What to expect

Maruti Suzuki eVX electric SUV spotted testing! What to expect

Maruti Suzuki India Limited’s foray into the electric vehicle market took a significant stride as their inaugural electric model, the eVX, made an appearance at Auto Expo 2023. Anticipation has been building since then, with enthusiasts eagerly awaiting its slated launch in 2025. Recently, the excitement peaked as spy shots surfaced, capturing the eVX in …

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Over three dozen cars to undergo crash tests under Bharat NCAP

Over three dozen cars to undergo crash tests under Bharat NCAP

Starting December 15, more than three dozen cars from mostly Indian, Japanese, and Korean companies will start crash testing under India’s first car-safety rating programme. India launched in August the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP), which is modelled on the Global NCAP and tailored for Indian standards. This is aimed at improving the …

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Premiumisation trend: Consumers are no more enticed by entry-level cars, TVs and phones

Premiumisation trend: Consumers are no more enticed by entry-level cars, TVs and phones

Mumbai: The Indian consumer’s swift climb up the luxury ladder is evident in the near-halving of market share for entry-level cars, television sets, home appliances and mobile phones over the past three years, underscoring the role easy financing has played in elevating purchasing power. Separately, manufacturers have also shifted their attention to marketing premium products …

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India: India’s small car sales may rebound in 2-3 years, says Maruti Suzuki Chairman Bhargava

India: India’s small car sales may rebound in 2-3 years, says Maruti Suzuki Chairman Bhargava

Sales of small cars may bounce back in two-to-three years once consumers’ income levels increase, Maruti Suzuki India’s chairman said on Friday, after the carmaker smashed quarterly profit estimates thanks to strong sales of larger and pricier vehicles. Stubbornly high borrowing rates and inflation that is only just cooling have shrunk disposable incomes. “Without growth …

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smartphone sales: Consumer spending on cars, smartphones, TVs and other big-ticket items light up festive sales in first leg

smartphone sales: Consumer spending on cars, smartphones, TVs and other big-ticket items light up festive sales in first leg

Kolkata | Mumbai: Discretionary spending by consumers on big-ticket items such as cars, smartphones, televisions, two-wheelers and household appliances is off to a flying start this festive season. Several brands and categories have overtaken last year’s total festive period sales or are close to matching them in the first phase, which runs from Navratri to …

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Maruti share price: Total capex till 2030-31 could be around Rs 1.25 lakh crore: Maruti

Maruti share price: Total capex till 2030-31 could be around Rs 1.25 lakh crore: Maruti

Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) is planning capital expenditures (capex) until 2030-31 amounting to approximately Rs 1.25 lakh crore, the company said in a stock exchange filing on Monday. The company’s strategy involves expanding its current product lineup from 17 models to 28 while increasing its production capacity. Maruti aims to have a total production capacity …

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