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Osamu Suzuki: The man who put India's automobile industry in top gear

Osamu Suzuki was awarded Padma Bhushan in 2007 by the Indian government for his contribution in developing the country's economy through the automobile sector

Osamu Suzuki: The man who put India's automobile industry in top gear
Updated On : 27 Dec 2024 | 7:05 PM IST

Suzuki Motor unveils first battery electric SUV, 'e Vitara' in Europe

Suzuki Motor Corporation on Monday unveiled its first mass-production battery electric vehicle -- the e Vitara -- in Europe. Production of the model is slated to commence at Suzuki Motor Gujarat in India in spring 2025, with sales expected to begin in various countries, including Europe, India, and Japan, around summer 2025, the Japanese automaker said in a statement. Maruti Suzuki India plans to launch the model next year. Suzuki has about 58 per cent stake in Maruti Suzuki India. The e VITARA is based on the concept model "eVX", which was showcased at the Auto Expo held in India in January 2023, and at the Japan Mobility Show in October same year. The model marks Suzuki's first global strategic BEV model. "The e Vitara is our first BEV, developed through repeated trial and error to create an easy-to-use BEV for our customers," Suzuki Motor Corporation President and Representative Director Toshihiro Suzuki said. To realise a carbon-neutral society, the company will provide a var

Suzuki Motor unveils first battery electric SUV, 'e Vitara' in Europe
Updated On : 04 Nov 2024 | 10:23 PM IST

Maruti adjusts production to reduce dealer stock amid slower sales: Suzuki

As car demand slows in India, dealer stock levels across the entire industry have surged to alarming heights

Maruti adjusts production to reduce dealer stock amid slower sales: Suzuki
Updated On : 20 Aug 2024 | 11:13 PM IST

Suzuki frames strategy for next 10 yrs for various markets including India

Suzuki Motor Corporation on Wednesday said it will focus on aspects like light body structures and usage of small batteries to power its models including electric vehicles across various markets, including India. Outlining the company's technology strategy for the next ten years, the Japanese automaker stated that compact and light vehicles not only reduce CO2 emissions during use, but also reduce the resources and CO2 emissions in production, thus contributing to resource conservation and CO2 reduction. The automaker, which has around 58 per cent stake in the country's largest carmaker maruti Suzuki India, said it will further evolve the light-weight and safety body 'HEARTECT', and also work to minimise energy consumption through weight reduction technology. For battery electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles, the company said it aims to provide its customers with the most energy-efficient electric vehicles based on the renewal energy ratio and usage conditions in each country and ..

Suzuki frames strategy for next 10 yrs for various markets including India
Updated On : 17 Jul 2024 | 11:34 AM IST

Suzuki Motorcycle India, SMFG India Credit Co partner for vehicle finance

Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt Ltd on Friday said it has partnered with SMFG India Credit Co Ltd (formerly Fullerton India Credit Co) to provide financing on purchase of its two-wheelers. The two companies have entered into an MoU for the same, Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt Ltd (SMIPL) said in a statement. SMFG India Credit is registered as a Non-Banking Financial Company-Investment and Credit Company (NBFC-ICC) with the Reserve Bank of India, and a member of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG), it added. "Considering our continuous growth in the Indian market, it becomes imperative for us to associate with financiers who can facilitate ease of purchasing Suzuki two-wheelers. The idea is to offer flexible, yet easy retail finance offers, keeping in mind the needs of our customers," SMIPL Managing Director Kenichi UMEDA said. "We are confident that our engagement with SMFG India Credit will be another step in enhancing our ability to cater to the needs of our growing customer base in

Suzuki Motorcycle India, SMFG India Credit Co partner for vehicle finance
Updated On : 23 Jan 2024 | 11:31 AM IST

Japan's Suzuki to invest Rs 35,000 crore for second car plant in Gujarat

Japanese carmaker Suzuki Motor will invest 350 billion rupees ($4.21 billion) for a second car plant in India's Gujarat state, its president said on Wednesday at an investment summit in India

Japan's Suzuki to invest Rs 35,000 crore for second car plant in Gujarat
Updated On : 10 Jan 2024 | 11:56 AM IST

Suzuki eyes exporting India-made EVs to Japan as early as 2025: Report

The production line would also make gasoline-powered cars and would reach an expected capacity of 250,000 units a year, the newspaper added

Suzuki eyes exporting India-made EVs to Japan as early as 2025: Report
Updated On : 18 Oct 2023 | 5:36 PM IST

Suzuki India 2W July sales at best-ever 107,836 units, up 41.5% YoY

This is the first time that sales for Suzuki have crossed the mark of 100,000 in a given month

Suzuki India 2W July sales at best-ever 107,836 units, up 41.5% YoY
Updated On : 02 Aug 2023 | 4:30 PM IST

Proxy advisors, analysts favour cash deal to acquire Suzuki Gujarat plant

Maruti says it wants to have multiple powertrain production at multiple locations under single control

Proxy advisors, analysts favour cash deal to acquire Suzuki Gujarat plant
Updated On : 01 Aug 2023 | 10:06 PM IST

Maruti to acquire Suzuki Motor Corp's Gujarat plant to boost efficiency

Maruti will take over EV production at Gujarat site, replacing Suzuki Motor Corp

Maruti to acquire Suzuki Motor Corp's Gujarat plant to boost efficiency
Updated On : 01 Aug 2023 | 9:37 AM IST

Suzuki Motor to invest aggressively to grow auto industry in India

Suzuki Motor Corporation will continue to invest aggressively to grow the automobile industry in India, a senior company official said on Thursday. "We will continue to make investments aggressively to grow the industry and make people happy in India and continuously contribute to Atmanirbhar Bharat," Suzuki Motor Corporation Executive VP Kenichi Ayukawa said. In a tweet shared by the Finance Ministry, Ayukawa said Maruti Suzuki India has announced an increase in annual production capacity by one million units last month. "This could never have happened without the continuous support from the government of India," Ayukawa, who previously headed Maruti Suzuki India, stated. He noted that India is now the third-largest automobile market which is expected to expand in the future. "The automobile industry requires long-term, large scale capital investment. In this regard, the consistent support by the government to the manufacturing sector is very very important, also including the PL

Suzuki Motor to invest aggressively to grow auto industry in India
Updated On : 11 May 2023 | 10:11 PM IST

Suzuki Motor Corp to launch 6 battery electric vehicles in India by FY2030

Japan's Suzuki Motor Corporation on Thursday said it will introduce six battery electric vehicles in India by FY2030 as part of its growth strategy and achieve carbon neutrality by 2070 as per the target set by the government. In the growth strategy for FY2030 shared on BSE by its Indian arm Maruti Suzuki India, Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) said in India, it will provide not only battery EVs but also carbon-neutral internal combustion engine vehicles using CNG, biogas and ethanol mixed fuels. On its battery EV introduction plan, SMC said, "In India, we will introduce the SUV battery EV announced at the Auto Expo 2023 in FY2024, with six models to be launched by FY2030". By FY2030, the company said battery EVs will account for 15 per cent of its total product portfolio, while internal combustion engine vehicles will be 60 per cent and hybrid electric vehicles at 25 per cent. The company's arm Maruti Suzuki India is the largest passenger vehicle maker by sales in the country. At th

Suzuki Motor Corp to launch 6 battery electric vehicles in India by FY2030
Updated On : 26 Jan 2023 | 5:35 PM IST

EV alone can't achieve India's net-zero aim: Suzuki president Toshihiro

Must consider alternatives like flex fuel and hybrid, says president of Japanese auto giant

EV alone can't achieve India's net-zero aim: Suzuki president Toshihiro
Updated On : 11 Jan 2023 | 11:25 PM IST

Maruti's share in Suzuki's sales revenue jumps to a 7-year high

Suzuki holds a 56.37 per cent stake in Maruti Suzuki

Maruti's share in Suzuki's sales revenue jumps to a 7-year high
Updated On : 08 Nov 2022 | 11:05 PM IST

Toyota marks turnaround in India, reports highest profit in four years

The company has worked towards meeting the mobility needs of consumers

Toyota marks turnaround in India, reports highest profit in four years
Updated On : 13 Oct 2022 | 10:49 PM IST

Suzuki Motor Corp's India arms gear up for long electrified journey

TDSG's facility - the first in the country to make batteries with cell-level localisation - has an aggressive export target for the next three years

Suzuki Motor Corp's India arms gear up for long electrified journey
Updated On : 20 Sep 2022 | 12:41 AM IST

Suzuki Motorcycle drives in all new V-Strom SX tagged at Rs 2.11 lakh

Suzuki Motorcycle India on Thursday said it has launched a 250cc sports adventure tourer V-Strom SX in the India market priced at Rs 2.11 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)

Suzuki Motorcycle drives in all new V-Strom SX tagged at Rs 2.11 lakh
Updated On : 07 Apr 2022 | 3:52 PM IST

Suzuki introduces standard edition of Avenis scooter at Rs 86,500

The standard edition of Avenis is equipped with an external hinge type fuel cap for ease of fuelling, large under-seat space and body mounted LED headlamp

Suzuki introduces standard edition of Avenis scooter at Rs 86,500
Updated On : 02 Apr 2022 | 2:03 AM IST

Motorcycle Drag Racing: Muddappa sets national record in third, final round

Bengaluru's Mudappa won his fifth consecutive national title in the premier Super Sport 1051cc and above class for super bikes

Motorcycle Drag Racing: Muddappa sets national record in third, final round
Updated On : 27 Feb 2022 | 9:32 PM IST

Suzuki, Denso and Toshiba's lithium-ion JV unit to go on stream by year-end

Development brings Suzuki's India arm, Maruti Suzuki closer to the plans of introducing new tech vehicles, including hybrid and battery electric vehicles by 2025

Suzuki, Denso and Toshiba's lithium-ion JV unit to go on stream by year-end
Updated On : 15 Oct 2021 | 11:40 PM IST