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Manesar plant of Maruti Suzuki India LTD, that has experienced labor unrest from the month of June, is trying to roll out a new compact car for getting the benefit of reduced tax rates on models, which are short than 4 meter in length. Manesar plant of Maruti Suzuki that recently introduced swift hatchback since the protest of the workers began on the 29^th August is testing the sub-4-metre car built on the swift platform to introduce in the month of January during Delhi Auto Expo according to the company officials.

A-star hatchback and SX4 car is made by the Manesar factory. Manesar factory produces 1,200 cars a day. Swift 3.99, the new car is developed by investing the amount of almost 500 crore. This car is being developed to target at markets outside India since people living in Latin America and Europe like fuel-effective and small cars as the slowdown in the worldwide economy lessens the gains. Minimum 20 cars are there including a few left-hand drives meant for overseas markets. It has been suggested not to take the picture of the car.

“We have started the trial runs,” said an official at the plant, who did not want to be named and refused to share more details. A formal name for the car has not been decided. “If the trial runs have started, then it is quite possible that we may see the car much before the Auto Expo,” said Shapur Kotwal, deputy editor, Autocar India magazine. Continue Reading »

The persistent label conflicts in Manesar Facility that has affected the supply of both the models such as Dzire and Swift that has created the issues for Maruti that is already reeling under increasing acceptance of its diesel versions of GM Beat, Toyota Etios, Liva, Ford Figo and VW Polo.”We have lowered our 2012-13 volume estimates by 4 per cent to 1.46 million by factoring in a 200 basis point lower domestic passenger vehicle market share at 43 per cent for MSIL. On the back of prolonged labour-related issues at Manesar and assuming that normal production is restored by October, we have reduced our financial year 2012 estimated volume further by 7 per cent to 1.26 million,” said Mr Basudeb Banerjee, an auto analyst. Continue Reading »

India’s biggest automaker is all set for a major project to take on of launching 15-20 new vehicles in five years. To remain competitive in the market, the automaker will continue to focus more on low-cost vehicles with 70-80% of its upcoming offerings are possibly to be in small car segments. It will include mostly facelifts and variants.

Out of the planned vehicles, five are already in the advanced stages of development. The company probably may roll out sub-4 meter Swift Dzire at the Auto Expo2012 in Delhi. It will be followed by a multi-purpose vehicle based on the R-III concept, an A Star facelift, next gen Alto 800 and Ritz backlift by early 2013. Continue Reading »

As the domestic of auto market is on a downhill sliding position due to extensive fuel hikes and increase in the interest rates of the banks, Tata Motors and Maruti Suzuki have decided to cut its production as the auto industry brace up for single digit sales growth rate this economy.

However, car producers are hoping positively for a sales growth due to new launches, including MSI’s Swift, Volkswagen’s Jetta, Honda’s Jazz and Brio and newly launched General Motor’s Beat, diesel version.
A Tata spokesperson said, “Our production is exactly as per demand. We keep in mind the need to keep inventories at both the company and dealers’ end in balance.”
He further added, “If there is a requirement for adjustment in production, the company does it. At the moment there is a slowdown in demand.” Continue Reading »

2010 could be written in golden words as the Indian automobile market saw a 30% hike in the sales figures of various auto players.

The last decade has been a fruitful year for Indian automobile industry as it saw many players realizing the potential of the sector. It included launching their models, enjoying a significant run and not to mention making a good position for themselves following a stint of high quality products.

But, having said that, it shall also be said that the New Year 2011 has not started on a positive note for Indian automobile sector as major automobile giants like Maruti, General Motors (GM) and Hyundai increased their car prices owing to increased hike of production and input cost of the raw materials. Continue Reading »

Seems like its turning out to be an anniversary addition week! Right Folks?

First Toyota Fortuner’s anniversary edition and now following them closely, the numero uno automobile company of India, Maruti Suzuki has just launched limited edition of its model, Ritz and renamed as Ritz Genus.

Have you ever wandered your esteemed thoughts as to why these auto majors roll out special limited anniversary editions? Continue Reading »

Since its launch in 2008, the Maruti A- Star, a sporty little hatchback has created a niche name amid its admirers.

As far as the hatchbacks are considered, the main motto of the A-star was to be looked upon as an able city slicker and judging by its sales records, it has just managed to do that and live up to its promise and how!

Its special city based customized features and ability to fit in anywhere has made it quite a star in the urban jingle.

Going one step closer to serve its customers well, the Maruti Suzuki has recently launched a new version of this old wine in an automatic mode and must say, just as it is called that the old wine gets better and kicking with time, the same can be said about A-star automatic too. Continue Reading »

Before we get you to the actual story, let’s put you across a fact.

Acquisitions, mergers and collaborations are the sharpest weapons in any kind of business. Its gives the bidder an opportunity to zoom out in to the line of the business territories of the other partner, thus reaping benefits.

The same kind of strategies mentioned above is up on the mind of the German auto major, Volkswagen to work in tandem with the class in its own territory, Maruti Suzuki.

Yes, Volkswagen is open to jointly develop products with Maruti Suzuki India operations as part of its efforts to achieve synergy with Suzuki Motors Corporation, globally. Continue Reading »

We had reported you about the sudden dip of up to 20% in the sales of the Maruti Suzuki models.

Now it seems that the same has taken a toll on the health of the auto major as it has decided to increase the cost of it’s almost all the models by 1-1.5 %.

The only model kept out from this wrath is none other than Alto, the highest selling car in India so far. Continue Reading »

We had reported few days back that the market share of the numero uno car manufacturer in India, Maruti Suzuki had lost a substantial portion of its market share to new players like Ford Figo.

However, we all know that Maruti is not a company to bow down before such moves of its arch-rivals.

So, folks, Maruti are not lying low and have set of actions to be unveiled to further strengthen their market condition in days to come!

Yes, this news can act as a soothing music to the years of Maruti customer. Maruti has decided to launch not one but five brand new cars in a single day! Continue Reading »