First 2004 Suzuki Veronas Arrive at Port Hueneme Aug. 2

--Suzuki

-- Suzuki's largest car ever, the new, in-line six-cylinder midsize Verona sedan is the first of nine new models to debut in five years as part of automaker's plan to triple sales by 2007

-- American Suzuki President Rick Suzuki to drive off first vehicle

WHAT: American Suzuki welcomes the arrival of the first shipment of the all-new Verona midsize sedans into Port Hueneme, Calif. The cars are the first of nine new models to be introduced in the next five years as the cornerstone of Suzuki's plan to triple sales by 2007.

The arrival comes after a federal court this week denied Daewoo Motor America (DMA)'s request for a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) seeking to prohibit GM and Suzuki from importing and distributing in the U.S. cars bought from GMDAT.

Available Photography Includes:

-- Ribbon cutting ceremony with American Suzuki President Rick Suzuki to celebrate the unloading of the first Suzuki Verona shipment.

-- Rick Suzuki receiving commemorative plaque welcoming the first shipment of the Suzuki Verona to the U.S.

-- Rick Suzuki driving the first Suzuki Verona off the ship.

-- The Suzuki Verona models being unloaded from the ship for distribution to U.S. dealerships.

WHEN: SATURDAY, AUG. 2, 2003

Photo/Live Coverage Opportunity at 8 a.m. SHARP (Pacific Time)

WHERE: Port Hueneme, Calif. In Ventura County