News By Topic: Suzuki

Heels on Wheels: 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara Review

May 13, 2012

HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE GRAND VITARA VEHICLE For a company that started out as a weaving loom manufacturer back in 1909, Suzuki proves its ability to diversity with the Suzuki Grand Vitara, a light-duty compact utility vehicle with handsome SUV styling. Stron ... Continue reading

Suzuki Strategy Yields Record Results

Apr 24, 2012

Suzuki Motor Corporation has announced record sales results in China. ... Continue reading

Suzuki Shows Strong Focus in Asia-Pacific

Apr 20, 2012

Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) continues to invest heavily in the Asia-Pacific region, with cars already rolling off the line from the new Thailand plant, construction beginning on a second plant in China and planning expansion of its Indonesian operation. ... Continue reading

Suzuki Ambassador Lays Down a Hot Lap Challenge

Apr 16, 2012

Suzuki ambassador and aerial skiing champion Lydia Lassila has issued a challenge to would be hot hatch fans. ... Continue reading

Suzuki 'Springs' Into Action With Strong First Quarter Results

Apr 11, 2012

Suzuki GB PLC is pleased to announce a big leap into Spring with impressive first Quarter registrations of 7,711 units, a 12.5 per cent increase over the same period in 2011. ... Continue reading

Suzuki Continues Solid Sales Year

Apr 5, 2012

Suzuki sold 2189 vehicles last month, making it one of the best March sales results on record for the company. ... Continue reading

Suzuki Announces Plans to Integrate Pandora into Vehicles

Apr 4, 2012

Pandora , the leading personalized radio service, announced today at the New York International Auto Show that Suzuki has joined the roster of automotive brands who have publicly announced plans to integrate Pandora into the radio of the vehicle. Pandora will be available via a Garmin unit that will be factory-installe ... Continue reading

American Suzuki March 2012 Sales Up 5 Percent

Apr 3, 2012

BREA, Calif., April 3, 2012 -- MARCH CYTD 2012 2011 MTD VS. 2012 2011 YTD VS. MTD PRIOR YR. YTD PRIOR YR. GRAND VITARA: 547 517 6% 1,365 1,006 36% EQUATOR: 157 193 -19% 416 341 22% SX4: 1,368 1,070 28% 3,341 2,048 63% KIZASHI 558 703 -21% 1,431 1,643 -13% OTHER*: 1 14 -92% 8 21 -65% TOTAL: 2,631 2,497 5% 6,561 5,059 30 ... Continue reading

Garmin Enters In-Car Infotainment Market with Factory-Installed Suzuki System

Apr 2, 2012

Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced that it will provide a fully integrated, factory-installed infotainment system for most American 2013 model year Suzuki vehicles. Garmin's infotainment system combines a 6.1-inch high-resolution touchscreen dis ... Continue reading

Suzuki Swift Gets Positive Attitude

Apr 2, 2012

Following strong success with the previous model Swift, the special version Swift Attitude model is back on sale in the UK; limited to only 500 units, and available as a five door as well as three door for the first time. Aimed at younger buyers, Swift Attitude is based on the 1.2-litre SZ3 model but with more sporty a ... Continue reading

News From Suzuki - New National Training Centre

Mar 7, 2012

Suzuki (GB) PLC is pleased to announce the official opening of its new National Apprentice Training Centre based in Armthorpe, nr Doncaster. The new centre is the hub for Suzuki's Apprentice training across its franchised dealers and authorised repair network and includes staff from Car, Motorcycle and ATV sections of ... Continue reading

The Swift Sport - 'Best Hot Hatchback' At The 2012 Carbuyer Awards

Mar 2, 2012

Suzuki is pleased to announce the new Swift Sport that went on sale just six weeks ago has been awarded the 'Best Hot Hatchback' at the Carbuyer.co.uk Awards. The new performance flagship of the Swift model range was comprehensively judged by the editorial team and was the clear winner against some strong competition. ... Continue reading

American Suzuki February 2012 Sales Up 48 Percent

Mar 1, 2012

FEBRUARY CYTD 2012 2011 MTD VS. 2012 2011 YTD VS. MTD PRIOR YR. YTD PRIOR YR. GRAND VITARA: 434 374 16% 818 863 -5% EQUATOR: 151 127 19% 259 275 -6% SX4: 1,214 788 54% 1,973 1,766 12% KIZASHI 620 351 77% 873 1,291 -32% OTHER*: 6 8 -0% 57 325 -84% TOTAL: 2,425 1,643 48% 3,930 4,205 -7% *Other/discontinued models include ... Continue reading

Suzuki Body And Paint Programme - Latest Paint Brands

Feb 22, 2012

Suzuki (GB) PLC is pleased to announce extended support for its Body and Paint Programme from DuPont Performance Coatings. The DuPont Refinish and Spies Hecker paint brands join Standox and Akzo Sikkens as the selected brands for the Suzuki Network, now providing them with a choice of four industry leading brands. ... Continue reading

Maruti Suzuki Passes 10 Million Domestic Sales In India

Feb 13, 2012

Maruti Suzuki is pleased to announce the sale of its 10 millionth vehicle in the Indian domestic market and is the only car manufacturer to achieve this milestone in India. The 10 millionth Suzuki, a Red Swift, was delivered this week to a customer in Coimbatore from the company's Manesar plant near New Delhi. ... Continue reading