New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) Leading passenger vehicle manufacturers — Maruti Suzuki India Ltd and Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) — have sought to reassure customers over the use of E20 petrol, saying extensive testing and real-world data show no evidence that the higher ethanol blend causes engine damage, excessive wear and tear or an increase in insurance claims.NDTV Profit reported that executives from both companies said concerns surrounding E20 fuel are largely unfounded and that vehicle-relate…
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New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) The ethanol blending in petrol has not been done overnight and the whole process is a measured, scientifically driven, step-by-step process, leading industry experts said here on Saturday, adding that after 2023, both the cars and the fuel are mandated for E20 petrol.Rahul Bharti, Senior Executive Officer, Corporate Affairs, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said that over the previous few days, “We’ve heard that there are some doubts, queries, or concerns about the usage of …
New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) on Saturday clarified that a viral social media video claiming a Toyota Innova Hycross developed issues due to use of E20 fuel was not related to the ethanol-blended fuel, saying its technical assessment found the problem was caused by fuel contamination.In a statement, the company said the Toyota Innova Hycross involved in the incident is an E20-compatible vehicle that has been designed, tested and certified for the use of 20 per cent ethano…
New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) India’s passenger vehicle market ended June 2026 on a positive note, with major automakers reporting healthy sales, led by strong demand and sustained export momentum. While Maruti Suzuki India crossed the 2 lakh-unit sales mark, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) posted a 7 pc year-on-year increase in monthly sales.Hyundai Motor India reported over 51,000 units in total sales despite a temporary production disruption caused by a fire at a supplier’s facility.Maruti Suzuki Ind…
New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) India’s passenger vehicle (PV) market posted a strong performance in May 2026 despite a sharp rise in fuel prices, as major automakers reported healthy growth driven by sustained consumer demand and continued momentum in the SUV segment.According to industry estimates, domestic PV wholesales grew by more than 25 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to nearly 4,40,000 units in May, compared to around 3,51,000 units in the same month last year.The country’s largest carmaker, …
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) India’s passenger vehicle market closed FY26 on a robust note, with Maruti Suzuki India, Tata Motors and Toyota Kirloskar Motor posted strong double-digit gains.Maruti Suzuki India recorded a 16.72 per cent year-on-year (YoY) growth in March 2026, selling 2,25,251 units compared to 1,92,984 units in the same month last year.Domestic passenger vehicle sales stood at 1,69,428 units, while exports rose to 47,040 units and supplies to other OEMs reached 8,783 units.For th…