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Maruti launches Grand Vitara XL-7

Maruti launches Grand Vitara XL-7

Rediff.com16 Apr 2003

Maruti Udyog Ltd on Wednesday launched the popular sports-utility-vehicle Grand Vitara XL-7 and said its passenger vehicle sales would increase considerably this fiscal.

Maruti's Grand Vitara @ 13.8 lakhs

Maruti's Grand Vitara @ 13.8 lakhs

Rediff.com5 Jul 2007

Maruti Udyog Ltd launched its sports utility vehicle Grand Vitara on Thursday at a starting price of Rs 13.8 lakh or Rs 1.38 million (ex-showroom) in Delhi.

Doctor's E20 Petrol Car Ordeal: 'I've Lost Faith In Maruti'

Doctor's E20 Petrol Car Ordeal: 'I've Lost Faith In Maruti'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2026

'I am now driving an electric vehicle. I have lost faith in petrol-run cars.'

Gosh! When Alaya, Diana, Krishna Are Together...

Gosh! When Alaya, Diana, Krishna Are Together...

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

Designers Shantnu and Nikhil turned the runway into a red carpet to unveil their latest collection Velora.

Maruti Takes On Creta With Victoris

Maruti Takes On Creta With Victoris

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Maruti takes a leap in terms of technology with features like ADAS, a 360-degree camera, ventilated seats, a powered tailgate, audio system with Dolby Atmos and much more.

Maruti Suzuki expands SUV lineup with new 'Victoris'

Maruti Suzuki expands SUV lineup with new 'Victoris'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Maruti Suzuki India on Wednesday expanded its product range in the country with the launch of all-new 'Victoris' as it looks to enhance its presence in the robustly growing mid-sized SUV segment.

Strong demand boosts January sales of automakers

Strong demand boosts January sales of automakers

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Leading automakers Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Hyundai Motor India posted higher sales in January riding on the growth momentum ushered in by the GST reforms in the festive period last year.

Suzuki Grand Vitara: Should you buy it?

Suzuki Grand Vitara: Should you buy it?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2007

We check out the Grand Vitara -- the biggest, most expensive Suzuki in the country.

Maruti Suzuki India burns rubber, leaves key rivals in its rearview

Maruti Suzuki India burns rubber, leaves key rivals in its rearview

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Automotive (auto) stocks have been among the best performers in the BSE 200 index in recent months. More than half of the top 15 gainers over the past one, two, and three months have come from the sector.

India Auto Sales Rise: Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Hyundai Report Growth

India Auto Sales Rise: Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Hyundai Report Growth

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

Leading automakers in India, including Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Hyundai, reported increased vehicle dispatches to dealers in February, driven by sustained domestic demand.

India Auto Sales Rise: Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Hyundai Report Growth

India Auto Sales Rise: Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Hyundai Report Growth

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

Leading automakers in India, including Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Hyundai, reported increased vehicle dispatches to dealers in February, driven by sustained domestic demand.

Noida techie death: Car pulled out of pit after 3 days

Noida techie death: Car pulled out of pit after 3 days

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

The car of a 27-year-old software engineer who died after his vehicle plunged into a water-filled pit in Noida has been recovered after a three-day operation.

Why Carmakers Are Reviving Old Names

Why Carmakers Are Reviving Old Names

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Indian automakers are reviving legacy nameplates to leverage brand recall and stand out in a crowded market, as classic badges like Sierra, Safari, Baleno and Scorpio return to attract buyers.

Maruti rolls out Vitara variant

Maruti rolls out Vitara variant

Rediff.com8 Dec 2003

Within a year of launching its maiden sports-utility-vehicle Grand Vitara XL-7, Maruti Udyog Ltd on Monday rolled out an upgraded version of the vehicle.

It's Pouring Car Discounts!

It's Pouring Car Discounts!

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

For hatchbacks and sedans, offers range between Rs 40,000 and Rs 80,000 while SUVs and multi-purpose vehicles carry benefits exceeding Rs 1 lakh.

SUV contribution to overall sales may go past 70%: Tata Motors PV CEO

SUV contribution to overall sales may go past 70%: Tata Motors PV CEO

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd expects contribution of SUVs to its overall sales to go beyond 70 per cent with it making foray into the fast growing mid-sized segment with a premium positioning of its Sierra model, according to its Managing Director & CEO, Shailesh Chandra.

Maruti Suzuki to cut prices by up to Rs 1.29 lakh

Maruti Suzuki to cut prices by up to Rs 1.29 lakh

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India on Thursday announced a reduction in vehicle prices by up to Rs 1.29 lakh effective September 22 to pass on the GST rate cut benefit to customers.

With 33% market share, Maruti eyes top slot in SUV space by FY24

With 33% market share, Maruti eyes top slot in SUV space by FY24

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) - the market leader in small cars - is eyeing the top spot in the sports utility vehicle (SUV) segment within a year - with a 33 per cent share of the pie. The company has been selling two SUVs - the Brezza and the Grand Vitara - and will start deliveries of the Jimny and the Fronx from March-end, and has set a target of growing its share from the current 11.5 per cent of the SUV market to 33 per cent by the end of 2023-24. The SUV segment is roughly about 42 per cent of the total passenger vehicle market, or around 1.3 million units.

Test Drive: On the road with the 2025 Tata Sierra

Test Drive: On the road with the 2025 Tata Sierra

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

You know the Tata Sierra is a true icon when driving on the highways and hill climbs of Chandigarh, the car instantly drew all eyes to it.

Maruti Suzuki to hike prices by up to Rs 32,500 across models from Feb 1

Maruti Suzuki to hike prices by up to Rs 32,500 across models from Feb 1

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

Car market leader Maruti Suzuki India on Thursday said it will hike prices by up to Rs 32,500 across various models from February 1 to partially offset the rise in input costs. Due to rising input costs and operational expenses, the company plans to increase car prices, starting February 1, 2025, Maruti Suzuki India said in a regulatory filing.

Small Cars Get Big Relief in New Fuel Efficiency Norms

Small Cars Get Big Relief in New Fuel Efficiency Norms

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

Maruti Suzuki, India's largest producer of small cars, stands to benefit the most.

Fuel efficiency norms favour flex-fuel, hybrid cars: EV makers

Fuel efficiency norms favour flex-fuel, hybrid cars: EV makers

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

EV manufacturers point out that converting a regular petrol car into a flex-fuel vehicle requires only about Rs 17,000-25,000 per unit, whereas developing an EV demands vastly greater investments in research, battery development, and localisation.

Car sales in fast lane in Sep on lower prices post GST rejig

Car sales in fast lane in Sep on lower prices post GST rejig

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

Auto majors Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra reported robust sales in September as reduced price tags owing to GST rationalisation led to record demand in the Navaratri period. The month also saw Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra settling at number two and three positions, respectively in vehicle wholesales ahead of Hyundai Motor India.

EV Sales Surge on Back of Government Push; Hybrids Lag

EV Sales Surge on Back of Government Push; Hybrids Lag

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Despite the benefits of hybrid technology, a lack of government backing and few launches have kept the segment from gaining ground.

Maruti Victoris: All-Rounder SUV With An Edge

Maruti Victoris: All-Rounder SUV With An Edge

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

In terms of safety, the Victoris has scored 5 stars in both GNCAP and BNCAP tests and that's a first for Maruti, observes Somnath Chatterjee.

As buyers await price cut in GST rejig, automakers report dip in dispatches

As buyers await price cut in GST rejig, automakers report dip in dispatches

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Leading automakers Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Mahindra, and Tata Motors saw a dip in dispatches to dealers in August amid dip in demand with many prospective buyers postponing their buys anticipating a reduction in vehicle prices on account of the new GST framework. The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India reported an 8 per cent year-on-year dip in dispatches of passenger vehicles in the domestic market last month.

Despite odds, Maruti, Mahindra saw sales momentum in April

Despite odds, Maruti, Mahindra saw sales momentum in April

Rediff.com2 May 2025

Amid challenging market environment, Maruti Suzuki India and Mahindra & Mahindra reported an increase in vehicle dispatches to dealers last month while Tata Motors and Hyundai saw a year-on-year drop in sales.

Maruti recalls 9,125 vehicles to fix possible seat belts' defects

Maruti recalls 9,125 vehicles to fix possible seat belts' defects

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

Maruti Suzuki India on Tuesday said it is recalling 9,125 units of its models Ciaz, Brezza, Ertiga, XL6 and Grand Vitara to fix possible defects in a part of the front row seat belts. The affected vehicles were manufactured between November 2-28, 2022, Maruti Suzuki India said in a regulatory filing.

Maruti, Hyundai's PV dispatches dip in May

Maruti, Hyundai's PV dispatches dip in May

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai Motor India on Monday reported a dip in passenger vehicle dispatches to dealers in the domestic market last month as the companies tried to adjust vehicle inventory amid slowing demand. Maruti Suzuki India said it "calibrated supplies" to the dealers, aligning with the industry's retail sales projections amid India-Pakistan conflict and a dip in sales of entry-level cars.

Maruti Suzuki Q4 net profit dips 1% on higher expenses

Maruti Suzuki Q4 net profit dips 1% on higher expenses

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

Auto major Maruti Suzuki India on Friday said its consolidated net profit declined by 1 per cent year-on-year to Rs 3,911 crore in the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2025, on account of higher expenses. The country's largest carmaker reported a net profit of Rs 3,952 crore in the January-March quarter of FY24.

Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai sales drop due to weak demand in July

Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai sales drop due to weak demand in July

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Leading carmakers Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai on Thursday reported a dip in wholesales in July as companies reduced vehicle dispatches to dealers amid moderation in demand. Maruti Suzuki India said its total domestic passenger vehicle sales stood at 137,463 units in July against 152,126 units in the year-ago month, down 9.64 per cent.

Maruti hikes vehicle prices by around 1.1% across models

Maruti hikes vehicle prices by around 1.1% across models

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

Maruti Suzuki India on Monday said it has hiked prices of its vehicles across models by about 1.1 per cent. This is the second price hike that the carmaker is undertaking in the ongoing fiscal year, after increasing it in April 2022. In December last year, the company had said it would hike prices of its vehicles to offset the impact of rising input costs and make provisions to update the model range to conform to stricter emission norms which will kick in from April 2023.

Toyota's 1st electric-SUV to roll out from Maruti's stable

Toyota's 1st electric-SUV to roll out from Maruti's stable

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

After a successful tie up in traditional ICE and strong hybrid models, Suzuki and Toyota are now set to take their partnership to the next level: the electric vehicle segment. Both the Japanese auto giants recently announced a plan to produce Suzuki eVX-based SUV which will be sold under Toyota brand across the globe. This electric SUV, bearing Toyota's logo, will go for production at Suzuki Motor Group (SMG) facility in Hansalpur, Gujarat beginning the spring of 2025, marking the first EV launch for both companies in India.

Maruti Suzuki to recall 7,213 units of Baleno RS

Maruti Suzuki to recall 7,213 units of Baleno RS

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Maruti Suzuki India on Friday said it is recalling 7,213 units of its Baleno RS model due to a suspected defect in vacuum pump, which assists brake function. The recall will impact vehicles manufactured between October 27, 2016 and November 1, 2019, Maruti Suzuki India said in a regulatory filing. "It is suspected that there is a possible defect in vacuum pump, which assists the brake function.

Maruti eyes bigger pie in large cars' market

Maruti eyes bigger pie in large cars' market

Rediff.com28 Mar 2007

Maruti Udyog, which controls more than half of the country's passenger car market on the strength of its dominance in small cars, has embarked on a strategy to increase its share in the bigger car segments.

Maruti's Feb PV sales rise marginally; Hyundai, Tata's decline

Maruti's Feb PV sales rise marginally; Hyundai, Tata's decline

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

Leading passenger vehicle maker Maruti Suzuki on Saturday reported marginal growth while Hyundai and Tata Motors posted a decline in their sales in February as a slowdown in the market continued with demand remaining muted. On the other hand, Mahindra & Mahindra and Toyota Kirloskar Motor posted double-digit growth riding on their SUV and MPV models.

Maruti, Tatas' Plans To Boost Car Sales

Maruti, Tatas' Plans To Boost Car Sales

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

'The customer is fast changing, and she demands newer experiences that wealth can buy.'

Toyota Kirloskar recalls around 1K units of Urban Cruiser Hyryder

Toyota Kirloskar recalls around 1K units of Urban Cruiser Hyryder

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

Toyota Kirloskar Motor on Tuesday said it is recalling around 994 units of its recently launched mid-sized sports utility vehicle Urban Cruiser Hyryder to fix a faulty seat belt part. In a statement, the company said it has initiated a voluntary recall campaign for certain Urban Cruiser Hyryder units to investigate for a possible issue with front seat belt shoulder height adjuster plate assembly. Around 994 vehicles of the specified models may have been impacted by this concern, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) said in a statement.

The Rs 9.99 lakh midsize SUV coupe Curvv launched

The Rs 9.99 lakh midsize SUV coupe Curvv launched

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Tata Motors is looking to consolidate its position in the SUV segment as it marks its entry into the highly competitive mid-size space which is currently dominated by South Korean and Japanese carmakers. The Mumbai-based auto major on Monday launched midsize SUV coupe Curvv with petrol and diesel powertrains with a price starting at Rs 9.99 lakh. The company has already unveiled the electric version of the model in August.