Recent Articles Published by Akbar Merchant
Toyota lines up Mahindra, Hyundai rivaling SUVs for India

By Akbar Merchant calendar30 Oct 2025

India will get 15 new or updated Toyota models by 2030 including an affordable pickup truck.

Wipro, IISc, RV College Students unveil Driverless Car prototype

By Akbar Merchant calendar30 Oct 2025

The project is part of the WIRIN program launched jointly by Wipro and IISc.

Suzuki Access CNG, Hydrogen-powered Burgman on display at Japan Mobility show

By Akbar Merchant calendar30 Oct 2025

Suzuki’s Tokyo display also has a scale model of its biogas production plant in India.

Maruti Suzuki Fronx FFV Concept Showcased at Japan Mobility Show

By Akbar Merchant calendar30 Oct 2025

Maruti Fronx Flex fuel will launch in India next year; will be based on the Fronx FFV concept.

2025 Suzuki XBEE Revealed at Japan Mobility Show

By Akbar Merchant calendar29 Oct 2025

Celerio-sized Suzuki XBEE sits on Heartect platform and uses Swift’s Z12E petrol engine.

BYD Racco Kei Car Revealed with Electric Powertrain

By Akbar Merchant calendar29 Oct 2025

Designed especially for Japanese customers, the Racco is BYD’s first electric kei car.

Jaguar Electric GT Global Debut Delayed to 2026

By Akbar Merchant calendar29 Oct 2025

Production-spec Jaguar EV was earlier slated for an end 2025 debut

Suzuki Vision e-Sky debuts at Japan Mobility Show 2025

By Akbar Merchant calendar29 Oct 2025

Suzuki has confirmed that the production version of the Vision E-Sky will debut in FY2026,

Toyota Land Cruiser FJ Makes Public Debut at Japan Mobility Show 2025

By Akbar Merchant calendar29 Oct 2025

Land Cruiser FJ is Toyota’s smallest ladder-frame SUV; gets a 2.7-liter petrol engine for starters.

Next-gen Toyota Corolla previewed by bold new concept

By Akbar Merchant calendar29 Oct 2025

Future Toyota Corolla sedan is expected to get petrol, petrol hybrid and pure EV powertrain