The Indian car market started moving towards success since 1940s. Originally we had to relay on the foreign technologies but slowly with new inventions and hard work. But today the India carries its own technology in making cars. The Indian car industry does not lag behind in terms, whether it is technology, design or creativity.
Many car manufacturers have supported in the growth of Indian car industry and some of the major car manufacturers in India are Maruti Suzuki, Hindustan Motors, Tata Motors, Mahindra, and Mahindra and other foreign carmakers that have also made as top car manufacturers in India are Toyota, Ford, Maruti Suzuki, Skoda, Hyundai and Honda.
Maruti Suzuki
It was in the year 1981, the company - Maruti Udyog Limited (MUL) came into existence but the actual production triggered off in 1983. Since 2004, the company has manufactured more than 5 Million cars. Maruti cars are very popular in India and they are sold at the rate of over 500,000 cars per year. It is believed that the Indian auto market have been revolutionized by Maruti Suzuki in a big way. Later the name Maruti Suzuki was baptized in the year 2001. The company is headquartered in Gurgaon.
Maruti Suzuki cars in India are
• Maruti 800
• Maruti Gypsy
• Maruti Omni
• Maruti Alto
• Maruti Wagon-R
• Maruti Grand Vitara XL-7
• Maruti Suzuki Swift
• Maruti Grand Vitara Sports Utility Vehicle
• Maruti Zen Estilo
• Maruti Grand Vitara
• Maruti Versa
• Maruti Suzuki SX4
• Maruti DZire Sedan Version
Tata Motors
Originally, it was called as TELCO (TATA Engineering and Locomotive Company). Tata Motors Limited is a multinational car manufacturing company with its headquarters located in Mumbai, India. Established in 1945, Tata Motors is the first automobile company of India to list on the New York Stock Exchange. It is the country's largest company in terms of commercial vehicle and passenger automobile manufacturing. Their acquisition of the premium brands Jaguar and Land Rover has further added pride to the Indian car market. The company has challenged every car manufacturer globally with the launch of world’s cheapest car Nano. Despite facing many hurdles and trouble, he car manufacturer was able to roll out Nano.
Tata Stables comprises of
• Tata Indica V2
• Tata Indica Vista
• Tata Indigo
• Tata Indigo CS
• Tata Indigo Marina
• Tata Indigo XL
• Tata Safari
• Tata Sumo Grande
• Tata Sumo Victa
• Tata Xenon XT
• Tata Nano
Mahindra and Mahindra
Indian based car manufacturer Mahindra & Mahindra is the part of the US $6.7 billion Mahindra Group. Set up in 1945 as Mahindra and Mohammad, was the first to introduce jeep in India. Later when India got independence the name was changed to Mahindra and Mahindra as Ghulam Mohammed migrated to Pakistan.
The Automotive Sector manufactures SUV, light commercial vehicles, and three wheelers. The company was established in 1945 the first developed was Mahindra Scorpio from the SUV segment. It is one of the most popular SUV of India which has accoladed with numerous awards, including "Best Car of the Year" from both CNBC Auto Car and BBC on Wheels. It has a range of over 25 models and a 275-strong dealer network throughout India. Their venture with French carmaker Renault is given birth to the sedan Logan.
Mahindra Models Include:
• Mahindra Bolero
• Mahindra Bolero Camper
• Mahindra Maxx
• Mahindra Maxx Maxi Truck
• Mahindra Maxx Pick-Up
• Mahindra Maxx Pick-Up Chassis
• Mahindra Scorpio
• Mahindra 2009 Scorpio
• Mahindra Scorpio mHawk
• Mahindra Scorpio Getaway
• Mahindra Xylo
• Mahindra-Renault Logan
Hindustan Motors
Established in 1942, Hindustan Motors Limited (HML) was founded by Mr. B.M. Birla. Is the largest car manufacturer in India even before the before the birth of Maruti Udyog. It is the producer of the famous Ambassador car- the king of yesteryears that was widely used as a taxicab and as a government limousine. Hindustan Motors has a joint venture with Japanese car manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors that roll out their models in India.
Hindustan Motors Product line include
• Ambassador
• Mitsubishi Cedia
• Mitsubishi Lancer
• Mitsubishi Montero
• Mitsubishi Outlander
• Mitsubishi Pajero
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