News By Topic: Suzuki

Which Cars are Really American?

May 6, 2007

Washington DC March 22, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that the ambiguity that exists between 'American' and 'Foreign' autos is growing as globalization increases, and it has some consumers confused. The world is no longer as simple as us vs. them, Detroit against the Asians and Europeans. It's a global industry n ... Continue reading

American Suzuki Announces April 2007 Sales

May 1, 2007

BREA, Calif.--American Suzuki Motor Corporation: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION MONTH END REPORTING APRIL CYTD 2007 2006 MTD VS. 2007 2006 YTD VS. MTD PRIOR YR. YTD PRIOR YR. ... Continue reading

American Consumers : Appeal of the Wagon

Apr 30, 2007

Washington DC April 30, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that in the U.S., the wagon genre isn't booming, but it has constantly held between 3 percent and 4 percent of the new-car market. Those numbers exclude car-based SUVs, sometimes called "crossovers," which might be considered wagons by some consumers. Today, A ... Continue reading

Auto Shanghai 2007 Ends With Great Success

Apr 29, 2007

SHANGHAI, China, April 29 - Themed on 'Technology and Nature in Harmony', World Expo Group Shanghai International Exhibition Co., Ltd. announced that Auto Shanghai 2007 ended with great success on April 28. Auto Shanghai 2007 attracted over 1300 exhibitors from 21 countries and regions with a total exhibition scale of ... Continue reading

Western Automotive Journalists Shindig in Monterey Next Week

Apr 27, 2007

SAN FRANCISCO - April 27, 2007: Western Automotive Journalists, America's second largest group of working automotive journalists, will be holding their 15th annual Media Days event next week in Monterey, beginning Wednesday, May 2nd. Media Days allows all group members to drive and compare dozens of vehicles, head-2-he ... Continue reading

Forbes' Hottest SUV's For 2007

Apr 25, 2007

Sport utility vehicles have become the family vehicles of choice for their spacious interiors and flexible cargo capacity. In recent years, sales of traditional truck-based SUVs have suffered, especially for the largest models. The new trend is crossovers — vehicles with car-like underpinnings matched with tall, s ... Continue reading

American Suzuki Motor Corporation Announces New Automotive Operations President

Apr 23, 2007

BREA, Calif.--Suzuki Motor Corporation today announced the appointment of Masafumi (Mark) Harano as president, automotive operations of American Suzuki Motor Corporation (AMSC) effective May 1, 2007. Harano, 43, comes to American Suzuki from Suzuki Canada, Inc. where he has served as president for the past three years. ... Continue reading

Suzuki Saudia flooded with purchase orders after launching SX4 car in KSA

Apr 18, 2007

Dear Editor, Please find attached a press release titled "Suzuki Saudia flooded with purchase orders after launching SX4 car in KSA" for use in your publication. Also attached is a logo of Suzuki Saudia Should you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact me. Best regards, Orient Planet PR & Market ... Continue reading

Consumer Reports Tests and Ranks Small SUV's

Apr 9, 2007

YONKERS, NY April 9, 2007; Newly redesigned, the Hyundai Santa Fe Limited earned a “Very Good” overall rating — surpassed only by the V6-powered Toyota RAV4 Limited — in tests for the May issue of Consumer Reports. The Santa Fe ranks second overall among some 20 small SUVs recently tested by Consume ... Continue reading

American Suzuki Debuts All-New 2008 SX4 Sedan at 2007 New York International Auto Show

Apr 6, 2007

North American Introduction of Sporty Sedan, Innovative Concepts Steers New Yorkers to Suzuki Display NEW YORK, April 5 -- New York's famed Jacob K. Javits Convention Center hosts a special North American premiere today as American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) is unveiling its all-new 2008 SX4 sedan. Blending drivin ... Continue reading

Suzuki Sets Sales Record in March 2007

Apr 3, 2007

BREA, Calif.--American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) today announced sales of 11,030 units in March, marking the best March monthly sales in company history. Suzuki’s new March sales record also completes the company’s best first quarter ever with year-to-date sales of 27,794, up four percent. The companyâ ... Continue reading

Suzuki Increases Middle East Presence

Apr 2, 2007

Dear Editor, Please find attached a press release titled "Suzuki unveils aggressive strategic plan to increase presence in Middle East market" for use in your publication. Also attached is an image of Suzuki Motor Corporation Group. Should you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us. Best rega ... Continue reading

NY Auto Show Announces Dozens of World, North American Debuts

Mar 27, 2007

Press Preview: April 4th & 5th, Jacob Javits Convention Center NEW YORK, March 26 -- As the world's automakers prepare to wow the press with dozens of world and North American new vehicle introductions at the upcoming New York International Auto Show Media Preview (April 4th and 5th), the Show is offering a glimpse of ... Continue reading

CPSC Posts Suzuki QuadSport Z90 Recall

Mar 20, 2007

WASHINGTON, March 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the following voluntary recall alert was posted on its Web site in cooperation with the firms listed below. Recalls can be viewed at http://www.cpsc.gov/. Company Name Product Name Quantity Hazard American Suzuk ... Continue reading

Today's Pre-Owned Vehicles May Be the Better Bargain - VIDEO STORY

Mar 12, 2007

DETROIT - March 11, 2007: Compared to 20 to 25 years ago, automakers say today's "certified pre-owned" vehicles can be as good as buying a new vehicle and are a fraction of the cost. To "certify" a used vehicle, a dealer must perform a comprehensive multi-point inspection that meets the original dealer's specifications ... Continue reading