Fully imported cars, including electric vehicles, will cost more, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announcing a hike in customs duty in the Union Budget 2023-24.
"Any budget, which gives a push to the growth of the economy is obviously very positive for the automobile industry," Maruti Suzuki India Executive Director Shashank Srivastava told Asianet Newsable
Maruti currently sells 14 CNG models, including Alto, Alto K10, S-Presso, Celerio, Eeco, WagonR, Swift, Dzire, Ertiga, Baleno, XL6, Grand Vitara, Tour S and Super Carry. The company has a share of approximately 70% in India's CNG car market.
BMW will launch the 2023 BMW X1 in India today. One of the volume drivers for the German luxury car company, the X1 will enter the market in its third-generation guise. The SUV will take on the Mercedes-Benz GLA, Audi Q3 and Volvo XC40.
Mahindra XUV 400 electric SUV was recently launched as one of the most affordable electric compact SUVs with more than 450 kms of range in India. The highest bidder will get the keys personally handed over by Anand Mahindra, Chairman of Mahindra Group on Feb 10, 2023, at the Exclusive Mahindra Event during the Formula E weekend in Hyderabad.
The 2023 Toyota Innova Crysta is presented with a new front fascia in both 7-seater and 8-seater configurations in the Indian market. The 2023 Toyota Innova Crysta bookings have also started at a token payment of Rs 50,000 and it can be booked either online or by visiting the nearest Toyota dealership.
Tata Motors has retained the styling elements from the EV concept for the Curvv ICE, making only minor changes to the exterior. The sleek and edgy exterior is paired with minimalistic interiors. The production model is expected to make its debut in 2024.
The Bentley Bentayga EWB continues with the traditional styling cues of the luxury SUV, but it does get an increment in the wheelbase, which is apparent around the rear door. The leather-wrapped dashboard features a large touchscreen infotainment unit, and the front seats are 20-way adjustable and come with heating and ventilation functions.
The one-off XUV400 electric SUV will be handed over to the winning bidder on February 10, during the Formula E weekend in Hyderabad. Anand Mahindra will present the car to the auction winner, who will have the choice to donate his / her bid to support the winners of the Sustainability Champion Awards and / or donate the amount to a non-profit of his / her choice.
The Tata Tiago.ev will soon have a new rival in the form of the Citroen e-C3, which will be the third model of the French carmaker in India. Check out the comparison between Tata Tiago.ev and Citroen e-C3 in terms of range, battery, price and more.
