GaadiWaadi - 2024 Maruti Suzuki Swift will be claimed to have a fuel economy of 25.72 kmpl for the manual version of the new 1.2L petrol engine Maruti Suzuki released the first teaser image of the fourth-generation Swift yesterday in India and also announced the commencement of pre-bookings ahead of its market launch next week. The compact hatchback will get a host of revisions inside and out and will also feature a new 1.2L Z series mild hybrid petrol engine, which debuted in the global Swift. The new powertrain is a three-pot unit instead of the tried-and-tested four-cylinder K-series mill ..read more

GaadiWaadi - Ola Electric continued its stronghold in the electric two-wheeler segment with a market share exceeding 52 per cent in April 2024 Ola Electric announced yesterday that it achieved a market share of over 52 per cent in the electric two-wheeler segment in the month of April 2024, reinforcing its leadership status in the domestic market. According to the Government’s VAHAN Portal, the Bengaluru-based brand posted 34,000 registrations last month. This marked a 54 per cent year-over-year growth compared to the same month last year. The significant growth rate demonstrates Ola Electric ..read more

GaadiWaadi - In addition to EVs, Hyundai is also actively working on hybrid technology for India and the first hybrid car will debut in 2026 Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) recently announced the launch of 5 new locally-manufactured EVs in India by 2030. In the latest development, it has come to light that the Korean carmaker plans to launch hybrid cars in the country and the first model could debut as early as 2026. As per the reports, the company is evaluating alternate fuel options apart from electric vehicles which will assist in enhancing its presence in the key markets. The ..read more

GaadiWaadi - The combined sales of Brezza, Ertiga, Fronx, Grand Vitara, Invicto, Jimny and XL6 stood at 56,553 units in April 2024 against 36,754 units In the month of April 2024, Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) recorded total sales of 1,68,089 units. This number includes 1,40,448 units sold in the domestic market, 5,481 units supplied to Toyota and 22,160 units exported. In the mini segment comprising Alto and S-Presso, Maruti Suzuki posted 11,519 units against 14,110 units with a YoY de-growth of 18.36 per cent. The compact segment composes Baleno, Celerio, Dzire, Ignis, Swift and WagonR ..read more

GaadiWaadi - Bajaj Pulsar NS400 will be powered by a 373.2 cc liquid-cooled engine and it will go on sale on May 3 in India Bajaj Auto will host the launch of the Pulsar NS400 on May 3, 2024. With just two days away from the much-awaited debut, the motorcycle has been leaked online in a new colour. While we previously gave you all the key information from a set of leaked images, what you see here is the clearest leak yet as the influence of the existing NS series is more than apparent. The blue-ish black colour with sporty graphics and the red colour spotted a few days ago will be accompanied ..read more

GaadiWaadi - Tata posted 47,983 units in April 2024 as against 47,107 units during the same period last year with a YoY positive growth of 2 per cent In April 2024, Tata Motors sold 77,521 vehicles across domestic and international markets, which is an increase from the 69,599 units sold in April 2023. The breakdown of these sales reveals that the total commercial vehicle sales stood at 29,538 units, representing a 31 per cent year-over-year increase. In contrast, the total passenger vehicle sales reached 47,983 units, which is a modest 2 per cent YoY growth. These numbers reflect a significan ..read more

GaadiWaadi - More affordable Tesla Model 3 and Model Y are expected to launch in H2 2025 and they will be stripped-down versions of existing models Tesla is currently developing a range of more affordable models for the global markets. On the back of registering record sales numbers, the American EV manufacturer set ambitious plans for the future as it aimed to venture into new markets while garnering more volumes in the developed and growing markets but recently, it has been enduring losses due to the slowdown in global EV retail. The brand’s disappointing Q1 2024, marked by a 55 per cent dro ..read more

GaadiWaadi - The 2024 Maruti Suzuki Swift will be launched in the coming weeks and its pre-bookings have begun for a token of Rs. 11,000 in India Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) has today announced the commencement of pre-bookings for the much-awaited new generation Swift in the domestic market. With an initial refundable token of Rs. 11,000, the fourth-gen Swift can be reserved at authorised dealerships and via online. Besides the announcement, the largest carmaker in the country has also released the first teaser image of the upcoming model. The Swift is one of the best-selling passenger ..read more

GaadiWaadi - The bookings for the Mahindra XUV 3XO will begin on May 15 in India while the deliveries will commence by the end of the month Mahindra & Mahindra launched the XUV 3XO, a rebranded and facelifted version of the XUV 300, with prices starting at Rs. 7.49 lakh and reaching up to Rs. 15.49 lakh for the top-end trim (ex-showroom). The Mahindra XUV 3XO is offered in several trim levels, from the base MX1 to the premium AX7 L, providing a range of options for customers with varying preferences and budgets. The homegrown manufacturer has also confirmed that the official reservations f ..read more

GaadiWaadi - 2024 Skoda Kushaq and Slavia are now offered with six airbags as standard and they have witnessed a price hike of Rs. 10,000 Skoda India has introduced six airbags to the lineup of the Kushaq midsize SUV and Slavia midsize sedan in the domestic market and revised prices as well. The 2024 Skoda Kushaq now carries a starting price of Rs. 11.99 lakh and it goes all the way up to Rs. 19.79 lakh for the top-spec model (ex-showroom) as the prices are up only by Rs. 10,000. The 2024 Skoda Kushaq, on the other hand, costs Rs. 11.63 lakh for the entry-level trim and it goes up to Rs. 18.83 ..read more