Suzuki to boost Indian output by 30%

Suzuki Motor Corp. will boost engine output capacity in India by roughly 30% to more than 1.25 million units a year by setting up a new line dedicated to low-pollution models. The small-vehicle specialist will invest nearly 10 billion yen (US$106.57 million) to install a production line with an annual capacity of 300,000 units at a manufacturing base near New Delhi this year. The line will be dedicated to producing so-called K-series low-emission models, which are mainly mounted on small cars with 1- to 1.2-liter engines. The investment, which will lift production capacity of low-production engines in India by 60% to 800,000 a year, is in response to stricter emissions regulations being adopted in India. (April 20, 2010)