Archive for the ‘Suzuki’ Category

Suzuki reaffirms plans for US market

Japanese carmaker Suzuki said Thursday it remains committed to the US market despite steep declines in sales, and expressed confidence that a new vehicle launch will help it regain traction. "We are here to stay," Gene Brown, vice president for automotive marketing and public relations for American...

February 11th, 2010 | Suzuki | Read More

Suzuki introduces Swift Plug-in Hybrid Concept

Suzuki is planning to show off the new Swift Plug-in Hybrid concept at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show. Suzuki Swift is a popular compact car in many countries and this latest move comes at an interesting time when most countries are concerned about fuel prices and economy. There are not many details available...

October 2nd, 2009 | Green, Suzuki | Read More

Spies Heads Yoshimura Suzuki 1-2

Reigning AMA Superbike Champion Ben Spies headed a Yoshimura Suzuki one-two at the opening leg of the California Speedway double-header in Fontana, California today. Spies took the lead and held it to the end of the 28-lapper to finish 6.7 seconds ahead of team-mate and six-time champion Mat Mladin. New...

May 12th, 2007 | Suzuki | Read More

American Suzuki Motor Corporation Announces New Automotive Operations President

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...

April 25th, 2007 | Suzuki | Read More

American Suzuki Debuts All New 2008 SX4 Sedan

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 driving excitement and performance in a stylish, head-turning package, the sporty SX4 sedan joins a growing...

April 5th, 2007 | Suzuki | Read More

Suzuki Provides Nearly Half Million in 2007 GNCC Contingency

American Suzuki continues its support of the AMA Grand National Cross Country Series through a large 2007 contingency program totaling nearly half a million dollars, making it the largest GNCC motorcycle contingency program in the industry. "We support the GNCC series because it's grass roots racing...

February 2nd, 2007 | Suzuki | Read More

Suzuki Sales Rise in December on the Strength of Its Grand Vitara Sport-Utility Vehicle

American Suzuki Motor Corp. on Wednesday said its U.S. sales rose in December, as car buyers snapped up the Japanese automaker's sport-utility vehicles. Suzuki's December sales increased 9.8 percent to 7,317 vehicles from 6,662 vehicles during the same period a year ago. Adjusted for one fewer...

January 3rd, 2007 | Suzuki | Read More

2007 Suzuki GSX-R1000 – First Look

There are two new machines ready to up the ante in the literbike class for 2007, and the first to surface is the new Suzuki GSX-R1000. The winner of our last two Superbike Smackdowns gets a complete makeover, including a new look that is certain to polarize opinions. But the big news is a more-powerful...

November 6th, 2006 | Suzuki | Read More

2007 Suzuki GSX-R1000

New Engine

September 30th, 2006 | Suzuki | Read More

Suzuki Boosts Ad Spending

American Suzuki Motor Corp. plans to spend an estimated $60 million on advertising in the fourth quarter to promote its redesigned 2007 XL7 crossover and new 2007 SX4 small hatchback. That compares with about $40 million that the small Japanese company spent on measured media in the fourth quarter...

September 5th, 2006 | Suzuki | Read More