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Hyundai targets 2.5 lakh annual Creta, Bayon sales as it steps up India SUV push
By FY27, Hyundai Motor India plans to roll out two mass-market SUVs, with one being an electric model. The firm anticipates selling 250,000 units of the Creta and Bayon in 2027, with SUV sales comprising 75% of total sales by FY28, up from 68-69% now. Production of the Bayon will occur at the Chennai facility, as part of Hyundai's $15.5 billion investment in India set for 2032.
Hyundai reveals ambitious plan at new Bayon launch; Creta to be part of big push as well
The mid-size utility vehicle category, comprising SUVs and MPVs measuring 4-4.4 metres in length, recorded sales of around 9 lakh units in the last financial year. The segment accounted for nearly 35% of Hyundai's domestic sales in FY26, with the Creta alone contributing close to 2 lakh units annually over the past two financial years.
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For anyone trying to figure out where the economy is headed in the next six months, the numbers to watch will come from auto showrooms. The auto sector has, for long, provided the earliest indications of the health of the economy. And the sales numbers it puts out ahead of the festive weeks are where the correlation is best seen. So, keep a close watch on the auto pack.
Delhi cab driver racks up 208 speed violations totalling more than Rs 4 lakh in 15 months, now faces licence suspension
A cab driver from Delhi found himself with 208 traffic citations over a span of 15 months, mostly linked to excessive speeding. His fines accumulated to more than Rs 4.1 lakh. The traffic police, upon locating him in Greater Noida, began the process of suspending his license. This monitoring effort includes analyzing camera footage to identify recurring offenders, contributing to an overall mission to bolster road safety and reduce infractions.
Maruti Suzuki India total sales rise 24% to 2.36 lakh units in September
Maruti Suzuki India Ltd has reported a 24.4 percent rise in total sales, reaching 236,013 units in September. Domestic passenger vehicle sales notably increased by nearly 37 percent to 181,838 units last month. Exports also saw an increase, up to 44,219 units compared to the previous year. Sales of utility vehicles surged significantly, demonstrating growing demand in the market.
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Rising crude-oil prices are an obvious concern. But domestic factors like FPI selling, market repricing in select sectors, and the impact of supply chain disruption on margins may also be beginning to impact sentiment. But there is another thing that needs to be watched carefully: Will the world see some unwinding of AI-related trades? If yes, what does it mean for the Indian market?
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Maruti Suzuki to hike car prices by Rs 20,000 on selected models again; stock turns green
Maruti Suzuki will increase car prices by up to twenty thousand rupees this September. This follows a previous price adjustment of around thirty thousand rupees last month. The automaker cited sustained increases in input costs as the primary reason. Maruti Suzuki has made efforts to mitigate these rising costs through various measures. However, the company is now passing on a portion of these increased costs to customers.
Maruti hits the gas at home, exports hit the brakes as August sales jump 21%
Maruti Suzuki reported a 21.3% rise in total sales for August 2026. Domestic passenger vehicle sales drove this significant growth, increasing by 34.8%. Utility vehicles were the primary growth driver, with sales surging 46.3% in the period. Exports saw a decline of 7.4% during the same month. The company crossed one million units sold within the first five months of FY27.
Nissan Gravite vs Renault Triber vs Maruti Suzuki Ertiga: Price, engine, variants, leg room and other specs compared
Nissan Gravite vs Renault Triber vs Maruti Suzuki Ertiga: Choosing between a family car in India often comes down to balancing passenger capacity with budget. All three of them are popular contenders, yet they occupy different niches within the MPV (Multi-Purpose Vehicle) segment.
Maruti Suzuki mandates 6 airbags in Fronx, hikes prices
Maruti Suzuki will standardize 6 Airbags in Fronx. This will lead to a 0.5% increase in the average price. The new price will be effective from July 25, 2025. Earlier, the company introduced 6 Airbags in XL6. Prices for XL6 increased by 0.8%. Maruti Suzuki also standardized 6 Airbags in Ertiga and Baleno on July 16.
Maruti Suzuki announces standardization of six airbags in Ertiga & Baleno, ex-showroom prices to rise
Maruti Suzuki will standardize six airbags in its Ertiga and Baleno models, leading to price increases of 1.4% and 0.5% respectively, effective July 16. This decision aligns with the company's plan to equip all passenger vehicles with six airbags by year-end.
Maruti Suzuki expects over 30% jump in CNG vehicle sales at six lakh units in FY25
The company sells CNG trims across various models like WagonR, Brezza, Dzire, and Ertiga, among others in the domestic market. Bharti said the company's capacity expansion by around 1 lakh units per annum at its Manesar plant, Haryana largely addresses the Ertiga supply issues. Ertiga CNG demand is huge in the market leading to supply issues, he noted.
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga crosses one million sales milestone
Maruti Suzuki's Ertiga has crossed a milestone. As per the automaker, 10 lakh units of the Multi-purpose Vehicle (MPV) has been sold ever since its first model was launched in 2012.
All models of Maruti Suzuki Ertiga will now come with ESP, hill assist; prices hiked by Rs 6,000
The company was earlier offering these features only in the automatic and top end manual trims only. The model will now have a starting ex-showroom price of Rs 8.41 lakh. (ex-showroom, Delhi), MSI said.
Maruti Suzuki drives in new Ertiga tagged at Rs 8.35 lakh
Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Friday said it has launched a new version of its multi-purpose vehicle Ertiga priced between Rs 8.35-12.79 lakh (ex-showroom). The model comes with a 1.5 litre petrol engine paired with both manual and automatic transmissions.
New Maruti Suzuki Ertiga bookings open; launch next week
Maruti Suzuki India Senior Executive Director (Marketing & Sales) Shashank Shrivastava said the Ertiga has sold over 7.5 lakh units and has been a "game-changer in India's MPV market"
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga crosses 5.5 lakh units sales mark
Maruti Suzuki had introduced the Ertiga model for the first time in India in April 2012 and became the highest selling MPV with 20 per cent repeat customers.
Maruti Suzuki launches BS-VI compliant CNG version of Ertiga
Ertiga S-CNG, which offers a mileage of 28.06 km/kg is second BS VI compliant S-CNG vehicle and the only MPV with factory-fitted CNG in the country, from Maruti Suzuki, the company said.
Maruti WagonR, Hyundai Santro score only 2-star in Global NCAP crash test
In the sixth round of #SaferCarsForIndia crash test, Global NCAP said it chose entry-level versions of Ertiga, WagonR, Santro and the Redigo and as a result only the Ertiga was fitted with at least two airbags as standard while the other models offered only a driver airbag.
Maruti launches BS VI compliant version of petrol powered Ertiga
"Ertiga (Petrol) is now BS-VI compliant. This will result in price increase in all variants of the model," MSI said in a regulatory filing.
Maruti launches Ertiga with 1.5 litre diesel engine priced up to Rs 11.2 lakh
The company is confident that this new engine option will strengthen the popularity of Ertiga in urban MPV segment.
MPVs win over buyers who want to do things together
Recent sales trends show shifting consumer preference in one of the world’s fastest-expanding auto markets.
Maruti Suzuki launches the new Ertiga with prices starting Rs 7.44 lakh
A midsize vehicle, the Ertiga comes at competitive price points - lower than larger products like Honda BR-V, Mahindra Marazzo, Tata Hexa and Toyota Innova Crysta offered by competition in the MPV segment.
Maruti opens booking for new Ertiga. Here is how you can book at just Rs 11,000
The seven-seater MPV will be launched in an all-new avatar on November 21, 2018, Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) said in a statement.
Maruti Suzuki attains leadership position in UVs in FY18
Maruti Suzuki’s sale of utility vehicles reached 253,759 units in 2017-18, growing 29.6% over previous year sales of 195,741 units.
Maruti Suzuki offers Rs 30,000-40,000 discount on cars to clear inventory: Reports
The largest automaker by volume, the company is offering upto Rs 40,000 discount in order to clear the inventory.
Maruti launches updated Ertiga priced at Rs 5.99 lakh
Country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India launched an updated version of its multi purpose vehicle Ertiga, with introductory price ranging between Rs 5.99 and Rs 9.25 lakh.
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