Telugu super news,National, April 1st, 2024: MG Motor today announced that it had registered retail sales of 4648 units in India, ending March 2024. In FY 2023-24, the carmaker registered around 14 percent Y-o-Y growth over the last FY 2022-2023. The moderation in automobile industry growth, particularly passenger vehicle (PV) sales, evidenced in March, on the back of a delayed festive season and various other factors, should see a gradual positive uptick in the months to come.
Telugu super news,National, March 20, 2024: SAIC Motor, a global Fortune 500 company with annual revenues of around US$ 110 billion and a presence in over 100 countries and the US$ 23 billion JSW Group, (India’s leading conglomerate with interests across B2B and B2C sectors) have announced the business roadmap for their new strategic Joint Venture – JSW MG Motor India Pvt. Ltd. (JSW MG Motor India), ushering in a new era of mobility in the country. The new joint venture will capitalise on the significant opportunities emerging in the fast-evolving Indian automotive sector.
JSW MG Motor India is committed to bringing in the best of innovation across its business operations, introducing world-class technology, strengthening the manufacturing landscape, generating significant employment opportunities and offering smart and sustainable products focused on customer-centricity. The business roadmap for the company focuses on extensive localisation and development of a robust automotive ecosystem across the country.
The joint venture’s potential resides in the fusion of SAIC Motor’s automotive experience and technical expertise with JSW Group’s extensive knowledge and expertise in manufacturing at scale in India. JSW MG Motor India will also leverage synergies across JSW Group’s ecosystem. It aims to bring in advanced and futuristic technologies, new-age mobility solutions while enhancing local sourcing by establishing a strong supply chain. JSW MG Motor India aims to build a smart, sustainable EV ecosystem while continuing to stay focused on developing a diverse portfolio of vehicles tailored to meet customers’ unique preferences and requirements. The joint venture plans to launch a new product, including NEVs, every three to six months, beginning this festive season, with two new products slated to be launched this calendar year. These futuristic products with attractive value propositions enables the joint venture’s foray into premium passenger vehicle channel.
According to Parth Jindal, Member of Steering Committee of JSW MG Motor India,“The JSW MG Motor India joint venture is a momentous joint venture. It is the coming together of two giants in SAIC and JSW. By leveraging the legacy of a world renowned British brand, cutting edge MG technology and JSW’s local manufacturing knowledge and acumen, I have no doubt that JSW MG will make world leading products in India for India and the world. It is our goal to be the leading auto OEM in the NEV segment in India and we will be working tirelessly to bring the best available technology into India so that we can give the Indian consumer what they truly want which is world class cars at affordable prices. MG India 1.0 has had a very good 5 years and it is now up to the joint venture to make MG 2.0 even more impactful and successful. We are grateful that SAIC chose to partner with us and can’t wait to get going.”
Rajeev Chaba, CEO Emeritus of MG Motor India, said,“In JSW Group, we have found an ideal local partner to continue the growth story of the MG brand in India. In less than five years, Team MG India has established a rock-solid foundation – a testament to our commitment to innovation, diversity, community service and robust customer care. Today, we are among the fastest-growing OEMs in the country. This foundation empowers us to embark on a new chapter, MG 2.0, and the joint venture marks a pivotal step in this journey. We will offer a range of vehicles from ICE to NEVs, staying focused on building a robust and sustainable EV ecosystem in India. We are firmly committed to expanding our manufacturing footprint with extensive localization by leveraging JSW Group’s extensive knowledge and expertise in manufacturing at scale.”
JSW MG Motor India will focus on strengthening its research, development, and technical prowess by setting up an R&D centre to cater to the different choices of car buyers. The new R&D centre will develop connected, new-age and local mobility solutions, giving automobile customers better access to advanced technologies and futuristic products with attractive value propositions.
With Carbon Neutrality, Sustainability, and Green Mobility at the core of its vision, the joint venture will stay focused on accelerating faster adoption of EVs. By 2030, the company aims to take leadership position in the NEV category with an extensive product portfolio comprising New Energy Vehicles. The company is currently utilising over 60% of its energy requirements for its manufacturing operations at Halol (Gujarat) from renewable resources and is working towards becoming Carbon Neutral by 2029.
JSW MG Motor India’s new business roadmap will also focus on creating a considerable number of employment opportunities and developing a large talent pool in the country, a move that will benefit local communities. In addition, the company will work towards skilling 1,00,000 students and upskilling employees with the expertise needed for EVs, Autonomous and Connected car technologies.
Telugu Super news,January 13th,2023; Kia India, one of the fastest-growing carmakers in the country, registered big wins at ICOTY 2023. The Kia Carens was crowned as the Indian Car of the Year (ICOTY) 2023 and the Kia EV6 won the Green Car Award 2023 by ICOTY. With this, Kia has become the first brand ever to win two ICOTY awards in the same year.
The ICOTY awards, held under the aegis of the Automotive Journalists Association of India (AJAI), are the most coveted automotive awards in the country and are often referred to as the Oscars of the Indian automotive industry. The award is an expert and independent judgment of the best new car. The highly experienced jury members are responsible for selecting a single decisive winner. The criteria like price, fuel efficiency, styling, comfort, safety, performance, practicality, technical innovation, value for money, and suitability for Indian driving conditions are particularly important factors that are considered while deciding on the winner.
Tae-Jin Park, Managing Director & CEO, Kia India said, “It’s a proud moment for all of us at the Kia family. We are absolutely elated to be awarded with not one but two prestigious ICOTY honours – Kia Carens won the coveted ‘Indian Car of the Year’ and our flagship EV, the EV6, won the laurel as ICOTY ‘Green Car Award 2023 by ICOTY’. We are thankful to the esteemed ICOTY jury members for this recognition. This is a well-deserved recognition for brand Kia and speaks volumes for our technological prowess, capabilities and understanding of Indian market. It is a true reflection of our successful journey in India and a great motivation for us to keep working and contributing towards an inspiring tomorrow.”
Kia Carens is yet another made-in-India global product from Kia that brings the sophistication of a family mover and the sportiness of an SUV in one compelling package. The Kia Carens is a comfortable and spacious three-row seater Recreational Vehicle designed for modern Indian families. The vehicle hosts many first-in-class features such as 26.03 Cm (10.25”) HD Touchscreen Navigation with Next Generation Kia Connect, BOSE Premium Sound System with 8 speakers, Smart Pure Air Purifier with Virus and Bacteria protection, Ventilated front seats, 2nd Row Seat One Touch Easy Electric Tumble and SkyLight Sunroof to name a few. All the trim levels offer the Robust 10 Hi-safety package as standard which includes 6 airbags, VSM, HAC, ESC, all-Wheel Disc Brakes, to name a few, making the Kia Carens safe for a family drive. The Kia Carens is available with three powertrain options – Smartstream 1.5 Petrol, Smartstream 1.4 T-GDi Petrol and 1.5 CRDi VGT Diesel. Further, customers also get an option to choose from three transmission options – 6MT, 7DCT and 6AT.The vehicle is offered in the Seven seater option in Premium to Luxury trims, while the Luxury Plus trim is available with a choice of both 6 and 7 seater options.
Kia EV6 is the first Electric Vehicle by Kia in the country and is built on Kia’s dedicated EV platform, the Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP). The vehicle boasts a highly impressive real-world driving range, ultra-fast charging capabilities, and a spacious, high-tech interior. It features an 800-volt ultra-fast charging capability, with a 10-80 percent charge taking as little as 18 minutes using a 350-kW charger. Alongside its charging capabilities, the EV6 is introduced in India with a long-range (77.4 kWh) battery pack that offers a range of up to 708 km on a full charge (ARAI certified).
Maruti Suzuki India Limited today announced the launch of the All-New Alto K10. A true symbol of pride, trust and reliability, the All-New Alto K10 is now available with fresh new exteriors, spacious interiors, enhanced performance and a host of comfort, safety, convenience and connectivity features.
Launched with the tagline #IndiaKiChalPadi, the All-New Alto K10 is all set to take-off once again in style, after having put millions of customers behind the wheel in its unparalleled 22-year journey. The All-New Alto K10 is an active enabler of a better life for today’s customers wanting to feel confident, satisfied, and comfortable. The All-New Alto K10 has been conceptualized, designed and developed in India using Suzuki’s Platform, Powertrain and Technology. With a more powerful and efficient Next-Gen K-series 1.0LDual Jet, Dual VVT engine, spacious cabin, modern features, contemporary design, and confident maneuverability, the All-New Alto K10 meets a multitude of needs that arise in day-to-day city life with utmost ease.
Introducing the All-New Alto K10, Mr. Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said, “Alto over the years has strengthened its appeal with every new upgrade and is a testament to an iconic brand that evolved itself with the changing aspirations of young India. Capturing the hearts of over 4.32 million* Indian customers, the Alto has remained the No. 1 selling car in the country for 16 consecutive years in its iconic 22-year journey. The All-New Alto K10 is set to take its legacy forward with its fresh new design, advanced tech and safety features, coupled with spacious interiors, and a Next-Gen K-series 1.0L engine. Democratizing mobility solutions has always been a core belief of Maruti Suzuki and with the launch of the All-New Alto K10, we wish to spread the joy of mobility to many more households and further strengthen the ever-growing relationship with our customers. The All-New Alto K10 gives you a lot more than ever before, so that nothing holds you back. For a country that now wants it all, here is a car that has it all. We are confident that the All-New Alto K10 will re-energize the segment and exceed customer expectations with its contemporary and youthful appeal.”
All-New Alto K10 – Authentic hatchback design with progressive, youthful and modern exteriors
Pleasing and friendly front fascia with new peppy headlamps and dynamic honeycomb pattern grille
Side profile and rear fascia tastefully sculpted to have a modern appeal
New and trendy rear combination lamps
Big R13 wheels with new full wheel covers
All-New Alto K10 – Lively & spacious interiors focused on creating a comfortable driving experience
Center focused dashboard design, floating audio unit and premium accentuation
Wraparound and seamless flow from the Instrument Panel (IP) to door, adding width and roominess to the overall interiors
New cabin design to maximize front row knee space and second row leg room for comfortable seating and easy ingress and egress
Warm grey colored seats with beige accents add to the liveliness and spacious feel of the cabin
Ergonomic and practical utility spaces for accommodating the customers’ day-to-day storage needs
The All-New Alto K10 – Enhanced performance with Next-Gen K-series 1.0L engine with 5MT and AGS
Powered by the Next-Gen K-Series 1.0L Dual Jet, Dual VVT engine, the All-New Alto K10 delivers 49kW(66.62PS)@5500rpm of peak power and 89Nm@3500rpm of max torque. This state-of-the-art peppy, lively & efficient K-series 1.0L engine offers an exciting & fun to drive experience. Packed with cutting edge technology, the All-New Alto K10 will provide excellent fuel-efficiency# of 24.90 km/l (AGS) and 24.39 km/l (MT).
The All-New Alto K10 is available with both 5-speed Manual and Automatic Gear Shift (AGS) transmission options. The AGS transmission in the All-New Alto K10 offers enhanced driving comfort and convenience to consumers.
The All-New Alto K10 – Loaded with comfort, convenience and smart connectivity features
The All-New Alto K10 is packed with exciting features for customer comfort, convenience and in-car entertainment, ensuring a joyful and comfortable driving experience.
The 17.78cm (7-inch) SmartPlay studio infotainment system features smartphone navigation and smartphone connectivity with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and other SmartPlay Studio apps.
Easy operation and control at fingertips with steering mounted audio & voice controls
Enhanced audio experience with front and rear door speakers
Convenience and practicality are enhanced by the digital speedometer display, front power window switches on the instrument panel and remote keyless entry.
The All-New Alto K10 – 15+ Comprehensive Safety Features1
The All-New Alto K10 is built on Suzuki’s signature HEARTECT platform, offering enhanced crash, strength and NVH performance.
Equipped with 15+ technology driven safety features, the All-New Alto K10 offers features like:
Dual Airbags
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
Pre-tensioner and force limiter front seat belts
Reverse parking sensors
Speed sensing auto door lock and high-speed alert among others.
The All-New Alto K10 – Colours and Personalisation
The All-New Alto K10 is available in 6 colours with 3 new colour options- Sizzling Red, Speedy Blue and Earth Gold.
Customers can personalise and enhance the overall design of their All-New Alto K10 to reflect their style with two unique Maruti Suzuki Genuine Accessory themes – “Impacto” and “Glinto”.
Impacto – the accessory package has been created to celebrate the youthful spirit. This package focuses on highlighting sporty elements with accents. The key accessories of this package are front and rear skid plates – colour accents, wheel arch cladding, body side moulding – black, door visor – smoke grey, ORVM cover and more.
Glinto – the accessory package is all about glint and glam to create a premium look. This package focuses on creating a premium impression with chrome elements. The key accessories of this package are front grille garnish, head lamp garnish, tail lamp garnish, door visor – garnish insert and more.
Customers can personalise their All-New Alto K10 with one-click convenience on the Maruti Suzuki Genuine Accessories website
All-New Alto K10 Technical Specifications:
Length (mm)
3,530
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)
89@3500
Height (mm) (Unladen)
1,520
Max Power++(kW@rpm)
49(66.62PS)@5500
Width (mm)
1,490
Fuel-Efficiency# (km/l)
24.90 (AGS); 24.39 (MT)
++ [1kW = 1.35962 PS]
Price of the All-New Alto K10 (Ex-showroom Delhi in INR)
Kia India, one of the fastest growing carmakers in the country, organised a specially-curated customer experience, ‘The Carens Drive’, for its esteemed customers August 7, 2022 in Delhi-NCR. Supervised and certified by the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI), the drive witnessed 22 Carens customers competing on an 84 KMs drive to derive the best mileage from their cars. The drive was flagged off from Stellar Gymkhana in Greater Noida till Jewar.
The drive witnessed Carens in 4 categories – petrol and diesel powertrains mated with manual and automatic transmissions. Conducted under the stewardship of veteran auto analyst Tutu Dhawan, where he shared valuable tips with the participants. The Carens Drive concluded with the announcement of 4 winners and runners-up, each of whom claimed the best mileage from their variant. All the Kia Carens had at least 3 people on board and the highest mileage claimed was 29. 8 KMPL by Vipin Tyagi with his Diesel Manual Kia Carens. The average mileage achieved by all participants stood at 23.5 KMPL.
Speaking on the occasion, Hardeep Singh Brar, VP & Head of Sales & Marketing, Kia India said, “At Kia, it is our constant endeavour to not only come up with class-leading products but also provide a customised brand experience to our esteemed customers at regular intervals. ‘The Carens Drive’ is another initiative towards the same. Carens is a remarkable offering from Kia’s stable and has won many hearts since its launch this year. This experiential drive is a testament to Carens being a perfect family car. This drive has helped us strengthen the connection with our Carens family, and I would like to thank all of them for making this event a success”.
Sharing his experience, Mr Tutu Dhawan – Veteran Automotive Analyst,said, “I have always been fond of these drives where customers come together to test the limit of their car. I feel it’s the most authentic form of experience a brand can offer to its customer. The joy and enthusiasm we witnessed on the drive is rare and shows the level of satisfaction these customers have with their Carens. The mileage the customers have achieved with 3 or more people sitting in the vehicle testifies its quality engineering. I opine that Carens is one of the best family-movers in India has got in recent times. I hope Kia India will stay focussed on customer requirements as they have been since their inception in India.”
Below are some details from the drive:
Winners and Runners-up and their Mileage:
Category
Customer Name
Achieved Mileage
Diesel Manual
Winner
Vipin Tyagi
29.804
Runner-up
Mohit Dua
26.833
Diesel Auto
Winner
Varun Mishra
29.698
Runner-up
Sanjay (San Mig Sports)
27.91
Petrol Turbo Manual
Winner
Deepak Kumar
25.365
Runner-up
Sulabh Kumar Khare
25.288
Petrol Turbo Automatic
Winner
Guarav Arora
23.707
Runner-up
Md. Imran Khan
23.052
Category wise average mileage achieved:
Vehicle Category
Average Mileage
Diesel Manual
26.498
Diesel Automatic
24.262
Petrol Turbo Manual
23.137
Petrol Turbo Automatic
20.152
The four winners from the categories won INR 1 Lakh each while the runners-up received 50 Thousands each. All the participants thoroughly enjoyed the drive, and the shared enthusiasm spoke volumes about the growing bond between the brand and its patrons.
Kia India, one of the fastest-growing carmakers in the country, records monthly domestic sales of 22,022 units in July 2022, registering a 46.66% Y-0-Y growth over the corresponding month last year. Kia Seltos and Sonet, with 8,451 and 7,215 units, respectively, led the sales momentum for the brand, followed by Carens with 5978 units and Carnival with 288 units. The brand continues to be among the 5 best-selling car brands in the country.
In the first 7 months of CY22, Kia India has dispatched 1,43,845 units in the domestic market. The Seltos and Sonet contributed the majority to KIN’s CY22 sales with 40% and 33% share, respectively, while the Carens, that was launched in the second half of February 2022 contributed over 25%.
Commenting on the performance, Hardeep Singh Brar, Vice President & Head of Sales and Marketing, Kia India said, “Gradual improvement in the supply chain and our customers’ continued love for the brand is adding momentum to Kia India’s growth. This year, we are outpacing the industry with cumulative growth of 28.4% over 2021, which is much higher than the industry growth of 16%. With the upcoming festive season, we shall strive to improve supplies to give faster deliveries to our customers. To ensure minimum wait time, we have been running our production facility in full capacity since February 2022 with utmost optimisation.”
As a part of its customer-centric approach, Kia India organised a nationwide ‘Ownership-Service Camp’ for Kia owners across its dealerships. Aimed at maintaining the health of Kia cars, the weeklong camp concluded on 27th July 2022, attracting over 30,000 customers.
Recently, the company zoomed past the 5 Lakh sales milestone in less than 3 years since its start of sales operations in the country. With the July 2022 sales, the total domestic sales figure of the brand stands at 5,11,219 units.
