Maruti Suzuki India Limited, commonly known as Maruti, is a subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan.
Founded in 1981, it was a collaboration between the Indian government and Suzuki to produce affordable and fuel-efficient vehicles.

In 1983, Maruti introduced its first car, the Maruti 800, which became immensely popular in India.
Over the years, Maruti has been a pioneer in the Indian automobile industry, offering a wide range of cars, from small hatchbacks to SUVs.

Maruti is known for its extensive sales and service network, making it one of the most dominant car brands in India.

[Upcoming Maruti cars in India](https://www.carbike360.com/upcoming-cars/maruti) include,  2022 Baleno, 2022 Vitara Brezza, 2022 Alto, 2022 S-Cross, [Jimny SUV](https://www.carbike360.com/cars/maruti/jimny), Ertiga Facelift and XL6 Facelift.

Maruti Suzuki is the **largest car manufacturer in India** with more than 48% per cent market share. Maruti has the largest presence in the hatchback segments, with [popular maruti cars](https://www.carbike360.com/popular-cars/maruti) like Alto,  Swift, Dzire, Wagon R, Baleno and [latest cars](https://www.carbike360.com/latest-cars) like the Celerio while the Maruti Ertiga is the largest selling MPV in India, and the Vitara Brezza is the highest selling compact SUV in India.



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Hyundai Motor Company is a South Korean multinational automotive manufacturer.
Established in 1967, Hyundai initially focused on building smaller vehicles for the domestic market.
In the 1990s, Hyundai expanded internationally and gained a reputation for producing affordable, reliable, and stylish cars.

The Hyundai Accent and Sonata were some of the early models that helped the brand establish itself globally.
Hyundai has since become one of the world's largest automakers, known for innovation and a wide range of vehicles.

Currently, there are over 1000 touch points and roughly 450 dealerships for the organisation. To compete more effectively with Maruti, the company is considering introducing more touchpoints.

The largest portfolio in India belongs to Hyundai Motor India. Since it first entered the Indian auto industry in 1998, the Korean carmaker has been very active. The Hyundai Santro was the first car the business sold in India, and since then the Korean automaker has never looked back.

Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu's Kanchipuram district is home to Hyundai's operations. Both of the company's operations are located here, and the first plant was officially opened here in 1998. Both of these plants contain engine and body manufacture, quality testing, advanced production, and numerous other testing facilities. The second factory began in 2008. The company's present production in India was boosted by the opening of the new factory in 2008.



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Honda is one of the most popular and innovative automobile manufacturers in the world. The company has a long and rich history of producing cars, motorcycles, and other products that have revolutionized the mobility industry. In this blog post, we will explore the origins, achievements, and vision of Honda, and how it became a global leader in automotive technology.

Honda was founded by Soichiro Honda, a Japanese engineer and entrepreneur who had a passion for automobiles and innovation. Soichiro started his career as a mechanic, tuning cars and racing them. He later established his own company, Tokai Seiki, which produced piston rings for Toyota. However, during World War II, his factories were bombed and destroyed, forcing him to sell his assets to Toyota.

After the war, Soichiro saw an opportunity to create a cheap and reliable mode of transportation for the masses. He attached a small engine to a bicycle frame, creating the first Honda motorcycle. He then founded Honda Motor Co., Ltd. in 1948, with the vision of providing "the joy of expanding people's potential through technology". He recruited talented engineers and designers and invested heavily in research and development.

*The Rise of Honda*

Honda quickly became the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer, producing innovative models such as the Super Cub, the CB750, and the Gold Wing. The company also entered the automobile market in 1963, with the launch of the T360 mini-truck and the S500 sports car. Honda's cars were known for their fuel efficiency, reliability, and performance, as well as their advanced features such as CVCC engines, VTEC systems, and hybrid technology.

Honda also expanded its global presence, establishing factories and subsidiaries in various countries such as the USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Thailand, India, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Argentina, Spain, UK, Pakistan, Taiwan, China, and more. The company also created a luxury brand, Acura, in 1986, to compete with other premium automakers. Some of the most successful Honda cars include the Civic, the Accord, the CR-V, the Odyssey, the Fit/Jazz, and the NSX.

Honda's first car, the N360, gained popularity for its compact size and fuel efficiency.
Honda is recognized for its engineering excellence and iconic models such as the Civic, Accord, and CR-V.
The brand is also a pioneer in hybrid technology with models like the Honda Insight and Honda Clarity.




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Tata Motors is a subsidiary of the Tata Group, one of India's largest conglomerates.
Founded in 1945, Tata Motors initially focused on commercial vehicles before entering the passenger car market.

The Tata Indica, introduced in 1998, was India's first indigenously designed passenger car.
Tata is known for producing affordable vehicles, including the Tata Nano, one of the world's cheapest cars.


Tata, in 2008, bought [Jaguar](https://www.carbike360.com/cars/jaguar) and [Land Rover](https://www.carbike360.com/cars/land-rover) from Ford. Not just that, Tata was able to revive the brand and restore the JLR’s status as a major luxury automobile brand around the globe. Tata Motors made a great splash at home with the Indica and its modifications, but as the market quickly shifted, the rivals took the lead.

The Bolt and the Zest were the first vehicles released as part of Tata Motors' reorganization and repositioning as a cutting-edge, international automaker. The [Tata Tiago](https://www.carbike360.com/cars/tata/tiago) and the [Tata Tigor](https://www.carbike360.com/cars/tata/tigor), among other later products, have taken the lead. Tata Motors is now among the top five automakers in the nation because of the market success of SUVs like the Tata Hexa and the most recent Nexon.







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Mahindra & Mahindra Limited, commonly known as Mahindra, is an Indian multinational automobile manufacturer.

Founded in 1945, Mahindra initially manufactured Willys Jeeps under license.
The company later developed its own range of utility vehicles and tractors, becoming a prominent player in the Indian market.

Mahindra is known for its rugged SUVs and off-road vehicles, such as the Mahindra Thar.
It has also ventured into electric vehicles and is recognized for its commitment to sustainability.

Currently, the Mahindra Alturas G4 is the flagship model of the company and the XUV700 is its latest entrant in the Indian market. The company had announced that it would only develop and sell utility vehicles in India and has re-positioned itself with a new logo and model restructuring. 

Mahindra is also one of first the brands in India to introduce electric vehicles, with the Mahindra E2O and the e-Verito cars manufactured under its EV branch – Mahindra Electric. Mahindra also owns the global design house **Pininfarina** which is known for designing cars for international brands such as Ferrari, Maserati, Bentley and many more.

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Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, commonly referred to as Porsche, is a German sports car manufacturer founded in 1931 and is owned by the [Volkswagen Group](https://www.carbike360.com/cars/volkswagen).
Porsche is renowned for its iconic 911 sports car, which has become a symbol of precision engineering and performance.

The company also produces other sports cars like the Porsche Cayman and Porsche Boxster, as well as SUVs like the Porsche Macan and Porsche Cayenne. It came to India in 2004 with all its cars coming through the CBU route. The company currently has 8 showrooms in the country having [popular Porsche cars in India](https://www.carbike360.com/popular-cars/porsche) like the Panamera, 718, 911, Macan and Cayenne.



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