Close to 50 models were launched in India in the past 12 months, but companies have not been able to realise their potential due to the pandemic.
First off the block will be a new multi-purpose vehicle which is being co-developed with Toyota - Suzuki's alliance partner. The model will also wear a Toyota badge.
Higher exports will also drive up volumes, as the company seeks to avail of the benefits under the government's recently announced production linked incentive scheme.
The design of the rear doors and C-Pillar for example seem inspired by the Suzuki iv-4 concept crossover.
The company, which rents cars by the hour, day, week and month, has Mahindra E2O Plus and Tata E Tigor available on the platform for which it charges a subscription fee of Rs 15,000-20,000 per month.
The list includes compact SUV, mini SUV, premium hatchback and premium MPV.
What will it take for Tesla to plug and play in India? Sector pundits say it's a mix of strategy, getting the price right, timing, the right talent, and above all, patience.
Given India's reliance on coal, electric vehicles could at best be 10% more efficient than petrol in terms of CO2 savings.
A lot rides on this new vehicle for Renault, the seventh largest player in domestic passenger vehicle market, as its brand new SUV takes on Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Hyundai Creta and Ford EcoSport.
The new Kiger has enough in it to draw you away from the hatchback you've been eyeing.
The new tax regime has also been fuelling sale of SUVs, particularly the compact SUVs
For players like Toyota Kirloskar and Ford, the contribution of UVs to overall sales is now well over 60%.
Trend researchers who come from design schools and have an art and sociology background are the latest foot soldiers in the struggle of auto companies to stay ahead in the competitive race.
Whether it is protecting its turf in its core utility vehicle segment through new model launches, or stepping up investment in electric vehicles, the Anand Mahindra-led firm is leaving nothing to chance
Audi India launched the second generation 2016 Audi R8 at the show.
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