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Weekly News Wrap: JSW-Skoda VW JV Talks Advance, Hero Sets 2027 E-Motorcycle Entry, E20 Row Deepens

Weekly News Wrap: JSW-Skoda VW JV Talks Advance, Hero Sets 2027 E-Motorcycle Entry, E20 Row Deepens

autherDarshan Nakhwa     calendar09 Aug 2026

Strategic tie-ups, new EV plans and the evolving E20 debate dominated a week of rapid change across India’s automotive industry. 

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Software, generative AI reshaping vehicle development at Maruti Suzuki, says MD Hisashi Takeuchi
Software, generative AI reshaping vehicle development at Maruti Suzuki, says MD Hisashi Takeuchi

By Kiran Murali & Ketan Thakkar calendar09 Aug 2026

Digital technologies are transforming product development, manufacturing, quality, safety and customer experience.

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Maruti Suzuki to make all new production lines flexible, says RC Bhargava
Maruti Suzuki to make all new production lines flexible, says RC Bhargava

By Kiran Murali & Ketan Thakkar calendar09 Aug 2026

This should help the carmaker switch platforms and models in response to demand as installed capacity is set to rise t...

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Maruti Suzuki prioritises localisation, alternate sourcing amid global supply-chain risks
Maruti Suzuki prioritises localisation, alternate sourcing amid global supply-chain risks

By Kiran Murali & Ketan Thakkar calendar09 Aug 2026

Hisashi Takeuchi says concentrated supplies of semiconductors, batteries, electronics and specialised materials pose a...

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Path to Maruti Suzuki’s next million sales accelerating, says Hisashi Takeuchi; 7 SUVs lined up
Path to Maruti Suzuki’s next million sales accelerating, says Hisashi Takeuchi; 7 SUVs lined up

By Kiran Murali & Ketan Thakkar calendar09 Aug 2026

Takeuchi says multiple growth engines are moving simultaneously as Maruti Suzuki plans to strengthen its SUV portfolio...

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Maruti Suzuki targets higher exports in FY27 as Japan becomes 3rd largest overseas market
Maruti Suzuki targets higher exports in FY27 as Japan becomes 3rd largest overseas market

By Kiran Murali & Ketan Thakkar calendar08 Aug 2026

The automaker accounts for nearly half of India’s passenger vehicle exports and plans to increase the share of rail di...

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Maruti Suzuki targets nine lakh CNG vehicle sales in FY2027
Maruti Suzuki targets nine lakh CNG vehicle sales in FY2027

By Kiran Murali & Ketan Thakkar calendar08 Aug 2026

CNG volumes rose 58% in the first quarter as the carmaker continued to back a multi-powertrain strategy.

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Maruti Suzuki may revisit long-term targets as India car market heads towards 6.3 million units
Maruti Suzuki may revisit long-term targets as India car market heads towards 6.3 million units

By Kiran Murali & Ketan Thakkar calendar08 Aug 2026

Carmaker plans Rs 35,000 crore investment in new Gujarat plant as chairman R C Bhargava expects small cars to grow sig...

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Audi Global CEO Backs Broader Powertrain Mix; EV Assembly Planned in India
Audi Global CEO Backs Broader Powertrain Mix; EV Assembly Planned in India

autherHormazd Sorabjee calendar08 Aug 2026

Gernot Döllner says electric remains Audi’s leading technology, but combustion engines and plug-in hybrids will contin...

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BharatBenz Opens Regional Parts Logistics Centre in Pune
BharatBenz Opens Regional Parts Logistics Centre in Pune

autherArunima Pal calendar08 Aug 2026

New facility is aimed at reducing parts delivery times and improving vehicle uptime across western India

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POLL OF THE MONTH

Has the US-Iran war given a structural boost to EV adoption in India?

Has the US-Iran war given a structural boost to EV adoption in India?

Yes

 

73.58%

No

 

26.42%

Total Votes : 424