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Last Updated:January 17, 2025, 15:51 IST

Maruti Electric SUV: Maruti Suzuki India has introduced its first electric SUV Vitara at Auto Expo 2025. The company claims that it has 2 battery variants, which can go up to 500 kilometers in a single charging. Due to this, Tata and Mahindra…read more

New Delhi. Mahindra and Tata are going to face tough competition in the electric market. Maruti, the largest car selling company in the country, has also launched its first electric SUV in the market. The company has said that it will not only be sold in India, but will also be exported to 100 countries of the world. Maruti has launched this electric SUV in Auto Expo-2025.

Toshihiro Suzuki, representative director and president of Suzuki Motor Corporation at the Auto Expo, said that the electric SUV will be exported to various regions including Europe and Japan. Maruti Suzuki India has introduced its wearable battery electric car e-Vitara. The company plans to export it to more than 100 countries. Suzuki Motor Corporation has about 58 percent stake in Maruti Suzuki India. The company is also planning to make India the global production center for this model.

Where will e-vitara be made
Suzuki said that we are planning to start production of e-Vitara at Maruti Suzuki's Gujarat plant in the coming few months. From here we will export to more than 100 countries including Europe and Japan. He said that motor vehicle manufacturers in India will utilize all their resources to create a Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) ecosystem so that customers can experience complete satisfaction.

E-Vitara is the company's first global vehicle
Suzuki said that this will ensure that customers will feel very comfortable and confident while choosing a BEV. E-Vitara is Suzuki's first global strategic battery electric vehicle, which was long awaited in India and many parts of the world. Suzuki said the company is conducting a large-scale study on customer needs for BEVs around the world, especially in key commercial areas India, Japan and Europe. Based on this study, the automaker aims to make BEVs attractive to customers through a three-phase strategy, which also includes the development of a BEV-dedicated platform for optimized performance.

What will be the range of the car?
Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Maruti Suzuki India, said that we have invested more than Rs 2,100 crore for the manufacturing of e-Vitara in India, which also includes a separate EV production 'line'. The e-Vitara has two battery options: 49 kWh and 61 kWh. It can run for about 500 kilometers on a single charge. This means that this car will go up to 500 kilometers in a single charging.

How much does this car cost?
Although the company has not yet disclosed the price of e-Vitara, but according to market experts, the company can keep its price at Rs 20 to 25 lakh. This may give tough competition to Mahindra and Tata. Mahindra has also launched BE 06 in the same price range. Apart from this, Tata's Curvv EV, MG Motor's ZS EV and Hyundai's Creta EV are also going to face tough competition from Vitara.

Vintage cars in India : Have you ever wanted to relive those childhood memories that were very close to your heart? Rachna Mahadimane, a resident of Bengaluru, has done something similar by turning her dreams into reality. He bought an old car, which was more than just a car, it was also a part of his childhood memories and dreams. Rachna bought a vintage Premier Padmini, which once found fame as the car of Rajinikanth, Mammootty and Aamir Khan.

Rachna Mahadimane gave herself a special gift on her birthday. This gift was a 'Premier Padmini' car. Sharing her happiness on Instagram, she said, “It doesn't feel like reality. I have fulfilled my childhood dream.” Rachna's love for this car goes back many years. However, when he bought it, it was in a bad condition. To make it running, a lot of repairs had to be done and it had to be completely redesigned.

New Delhi. Maruti Suzuki will soon use hybrid technology in its popular SUV Fronx. It is believed that with the addition of this technology, a new chapter of the company and the car industry will begin, because the mileage of the car will go up to 30 kilometers per liter. The front car, which has made its place in the hybrid vehicle segment, can set new records not only in the domestic market but also at the international level.

Maruti Suzuki Fronx was launched in April 2023. This car created a stir in the Indian market as soon as it was launched. It became the fastest selling Maruti Suzuki model with sales of more than 1 lakh units in just 10 months. Not only this, the company also started exporting it to international markets like Africa, Latin America and the Middle East.

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Now the news is that the new facelift model of Ford can be launched next year or in 2026. This model will be Maruti's first affordable SUV, which will use Strong Hybrid Technology. A new Z12E engine will be added to this technology, which will first be seen in the new variant of Swift. This engine will come with better fuel efficiency (30+ kmpl) and will also be eco-friendly.

Technology like Nissan's e-Power
Emphasis has been laid on making Maruti Suzuki's homegrown HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle) system easy and affordable. This technology is similar to Nissan's e-Power technology, in which the petrol engine is mainly used to charge the battery, thereby increasing mileage.

The updated fronts will not only feature hybrid technology, but are also expected to get minor changes in its design and new features added to the interior. This model can become the first sub-4 meter SUV in India, in which hybrid technology will be used.

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Maruti Suzuki and Toyota have already achieved great success with the hybrid versions of the Grand Vitara and Urban Cruiser Hyryder. After the front facelift, Maruti is preparing to launch Baleno and a compact MPV in hybrid technology in the next few years. The company also aims to launch its new Swift Hybrid in the market by 2027.

Tags: Car Bike News, Maruti Suzuki

New Delhi. Motor company Nissan, which was started in 1914, and Honda, which was formed in 1948, have taken a decision which can change the face of the entire automobile industry. Both of these are Japanese companies and at present both are facing different types of problems. To overcome these problems, both the companies want to unite. The news of the merger of these two companies has been going on for two days. In such a situation, the biggest question before the car drivers is why two such big companies are merging? We are giving you information about this.

Honda and Nissan have announced a major merger by 2025. Both are moving towards forming a common holding company. It is believed that this company will be listed in the stock markets in 2026. If this merger is successful then it will become the third largest automobile company in the world. Only the names of Toyota and Volkswagen will remain on it. Apart from this, the increasing cost of production and tough competition from Chinese companies are the major reasons for this merger.

Dominance of Chinese companies
Due to the popularity of electric and hybrid cars made in China, the craze for cars of Japanese companies has reduced worldwide. Vehicles from Chinese companies such as BYD, Xpeng, and Nio are becoming quite popular. Both Nissan and Honda are losing their market share in China. In such a situation, news has been coming for the past few days that both are considering reducing their production capacity, so that the cost can also be reduced.

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It is heard that both the brands will remain, but the company will become one. In such a situation, the advantage will be that we will be able to share the platform and technology. If capacity in research and development increases, costs will also reduce.

Nissan is currently going through a serious financial crisis. The company had recently announced the reduction of 9,000 jobs (6 percent of its global workforce). Last month the company recorded a loss of 9.3 billion yen (about Rs 450 crore). This merger with Honda can provide stability to Nissan. It is not that only Nissan will benefit. Honda will also benefit from this. Actually, Nissan has a strong hold in the European market, whereas Honda has no presence there. Nissan has body-on-frame technology, and Honda specializes in petrol engines. Similarly, Nissan has long experience in EV (electric vehicles), while Honda is new in this field.

In whose hands will the control remain?
After this merger, the main control will remain in the hands of Honda. He will select the chairman of the holding company. There is also information that Mitsubishi Motors can also be included in it, because Nissan has the largest stake in it. Honda CEO Mibe Toshihiro said that this merger is taking place in view of the changes taking place at the global level.

Honda and Nissan have achieved some success in India, but have had to struggle a lot to maintain the standards. Honda's City sedan made a good place in India, but the company lagged behind in the rest of the segments. Nissan does not have a special identity in the Indian market, but Magnite has registered decent sales so far. If this merger happens then it will be a win-win situation for both.

Tags: auto news, Honda Amaze

New Delhi. As soon as we hear the name of JCB bulldozer, a picture of a heavy machine is formed in our mind, which solves even the biggest problems in a jiffy. From demolishing buildings to constructing roads and loading heavy goods, bulldozers are used everywhere. Nowadays, JCB bulldozer also plays an important role in removing illegal construction and encroachment. This is the reason why the use of bulldozers is increasing in many government and private works.

JCB is the most popular bulldozer brand in India. There are many different models available in the market, whose price is decided according to their features and use. Some of the best selling models of JCB in India are JCB 2DX Backhoe Loader, JCB 3DX Backhoe Loader, JCB 3DX Plus Backhoe Loader and JCB 100C1 Excavator whose price ranges from Rs 18 lakh to Rs 32 lakh.

Is petrol or diesel put in JCB?
Let us tell you that JCB weighs heavily and is used for difficult work, for which its different models come only with diesel engines. A 7.2 liter CRDI engine is installed in JCB bulldozer, which runs on diesel. This engine generates power of 284 horsepower and torque of 1150 Nm. Due to the strong engine and powerful performance, this machine is able to perform heavy tasks easily.

What is the mileage of JCB?
Mileage of machines like JCB in km. They are not measured in miles because they are not designed to cover distances, so their mileage is measured in hours. If a JCB starts for an hour, it consumes 5 to 7 liters of diesel. If the load on it is increased then this consumption sometimes even reaches 10 litres.

Where is JCB bulldozer manufactured?
In India, JCB bulldozer is manufactured in Pune city of Maharashtra. From here JCB machines are supplied across the country.

Tags: auto news

New Delhi. If you are planning to buy an electric car then December 2024 can be a golden opportunity for you. In the last month of this year, many car manufacturing companies are giving huge discounts on their electric vehicles (EV). Big brands like Tata Motors, Mahindra and MG Motors are benefiting customers through discounts and exchange offers on their electric vehicles.

Tata Motors is offering great discounts on its popular electric vehicles. This includes Tata Tiago EV, Tigor EV, Punch EV and Nexon EV.

Discount on Tata Tiago EV and Tigor EV
A discount of up to Rs 1.15 lakh is available on Tiago EV and Tigor EV. Apart from this, exchange bonus of up to Rs 2 lakh is being given on the basis of stock for MY23 (Model Year 2023).

Tata Punch EV offer
A discount of up to Rs 25 thousand is available on the base variant of Tata Punch EV and up to Rs 70 thousand on the top variant.

There is discount on Tata Nexon EV also
No discount is being given on the MY2024 facelift model of Tata Nexon EV. Whereas the pre-facelift Tata Nexon EV Prime and Nexon EV Max variants of MY2023 are getting huge discounts of up to Rs 3 lakh.

What are the offers on Mahindra XUV400?
Tremendous offers are available on Mahindra's electric SUV XUV400 in the month of December. Benefits of up to Rs 3.10 lakh are being given on both the battery pack variants of XUV400.

Discount on electric cars of MG Motors also
Great offers are also being given on electric vehicles of MG Motors. Benefits up to Rs 75 thousand are available on MG Comet EV. At the same time, a discount ranging from Rs 1.5 lakh to Rs 2.25 lakh is being given on MG's popular electric SUV ZS EV.

Why is this the right time to buy an EV?
In the month of December, companies offer discounts and offers to clear old stock. In such a situation, the customer can save up to lakhs of rupees by buying an electric car.

Tags: auto news, electric car

New Delhi. Mahindra has recently created a stir in the electric vehicle industry by launching two new electric SUVs built under its INGLO platform. The company has launched BE 6 and XEV 9e in the Indian market. Be it design or performance, people are liking both the cars very much. The company had unveiled these cars in a spectacular manner, showing their potential. At the same time, these cars of Mahindra are coming with some such features which even the big companies selling electric cars like Tata, Hyundai and MG are not providing till now.

Mahindra has provided Dolby Atmos premium sound system in these electric cars. Dolby sound system will provide unmatched audio experience in these cars, making songs more immersive and better heard. Dolby Atmos with BE 6 and XEV 9e is embedded in the SUV's infotainment system. This innovation provides a premium music experience to Indian customers, made possible due to Dolby Atmos technology.

High-end audio setup
Both SUVs have a premium audio setup of 16 Harman Kardon speakers. The front seats are equipped with three-way speakers, which include a tweeter, mid-range driver and woofer. Harman's patented unity speaker design has been given in the centre. Rear surround speakers deliver mid-range sound, paired with a subwoofer and two ceiling-mounted speaker drivers, making the audio experience even better.

With Dolby Atmos, this is the first time that Indian customers will be able to experience such advanced technology in electric SUVs. This offering from Mahindra is an important step towards innovation and premium audio quality in the Indian market.

Price and Variants
The base variant of Mahindra BE 6 has been brought at a starting price of Rs 18.90 lakh (ex-showroom), while the starting price of XEV 9e is Rs 21.90 lakh (ex-showroom). Based on the electric-only INGLO platform, both these electric SUVs will be available for booking in late January 2025, while deliveries will begin in late February 2025.

Mahindra is offering the BE 6 and XEV 9e with two battery packs – 59kWh and 79kWh. These are LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) battery packs, for which Mahindra has filed 35 patent applications. The BE 6 and XEV 9e, equipped with a 79kWh battery pack, offer a driving range of 682 km and 656 km (ARAI certified range, MIDC stage 1 + 2) respectively.

Tags: auto news, Mahindra and Mahindra