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2010 Suzuki Kizashi officially unveiled, V6 and hybrid variant in the works

Posted: Jul 30, 2009

Filed under: 2010 Releases, Suzuki

After a little leak yesterday, Suzuki has unveiled the full details and high-res photos on its new 2010 Kizashi sedan, the company’s first entry into the all-wheel-drive sport sedan segment.
Scheduled to go on sale in North American showrooms this winter, the 2010 Kizashi will serve as Suzuki’s flagship vehicle and will be offered with either front-wheel [...]

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Leaked: Production Suzuki Kizashi sedan makes early debut

Posted: Jul 29, 2009

Filed under: Suzuki

Suzuki will be holding the official North American debut of the new Kizashi mid-size sedan tomorrow; however, a certain few who have already seen the new Suzuki sedan couldn’t wait to post pictures until the embargo was lifted tomorrow.
The Kizashi name isn’t official yet, but we’ll get more details on that tomorrow. The sedan will [...]

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Suzuki looking into hybrids and electric-vehicles

Posted: Jul 15, 2009

Filed under: Hybrids, Green News, Industry News, Suzuki

Suzuki, which was recently told by analysts to give up on the American market, is working hard to expand its small fuel-efficient vehicle lineup. According to Japan’s Nikkei newspaper, Suzuki has set aside R&D money to study the possibility of hybrids and electric-vehicles with a focus on larger platforms.
The Kizashi Concept, which made its debut [...]

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Mitsubishi, Suzuki urged to leave American market by analysts

Posted: Jul 13, 2009

Filed under: Industry News, Mercedes-Benz, Suzuki

After 25 years in the American auto market, Suzuki and Mitsubishi may have to withdraw due to plunging sales numbers, reports Bloomberg. Mitsubishi saw a 51 percent drop this year, and has been in an American sales slump since 2003, and Suzuki saw a 60 percent decline in sales over the first two quarters [...]

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Suzuki offering 3 months of free gas for SX4 models

Posted: Jul 02, 2009

Filed under: Hybrids, Green News, Industry News, Suzuki

In a move similar to Hyundai’s Gas Lock program, Suzuki announced today that it will offer three months of free gasoline on its SX4 compact lineup. Suzuki, which as been hit by an industry-worst 78 percent decline in June sales, is not offering the incentive on the Grand Vitara SUV or any other models.
The promotion [...]

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Suzuki CEO denies reports about VW purchasing stake to build small car

Posted: Jun 29, 2009

Filed under: Hybrids, Green News, Industry News, Suzuki, Volkswagen

It was reported last week the Volkswagen has been looking to purchase a stake in Suzuki Motor Corp in a move where the two automakers would collaborate on building an ultra-compact car. Suzuki CEO Osamu Suzuki is now denying reports that the German automaker was considering taking a 10 percent stake in his company.
“So far there’s [...]

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Volkswagen to team up with Suzuki for ultra compact car

Posted: Jun 25, 2009

Filed under: Hybrids, Green News, Industry News, Suzuki, Volkswagen

According to a source familiar with the matter, Volkswagen is considering a cooperation deal with Suzuki Motor to boost the German automaker’s expertise and reach in ultra compact cars. The source said Volkswagen is considering a new model that would fit into its upcoming “New Small Family,” which currently consists of the Volkswagen Up! concept.
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Production Suzuki Kizashi 3 sedan coming to the 2009 LA Auto Show

Posted: Apr 13, 2009

Filed under: Auto Shows, Suzuki

It was reported earlier this year that the production version of the Suzuki Kizashi 3 sedan was going to debut at the 2009 New York Auto Show. Of course, we were pretty surprised when we didn’t see the production Kizashi 3 in New York.
According to Automotive News, Suzuki’s new sedan will debut later this fall. [...]

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Former mayor who hated BMW drivers dies in high-speed crash while racing a BMW

Posted: Jan 14, 2009

Filed under: BMW, Suzuki

Robert Cartwright, a 50-year old former mayor, had always complained that BMW and Mercedes-Benz drivers were arrogant in their driving style. According to the Telegraph, Cartwright recently passed away in a tragic high-speed crash while racing a BMW.
Cartwright was on his way back from meeting his fiance, Josephine Gibb, who said that he always had a [...]

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On and off again: Suzuki Kizashi 3 future still being decided

Posted: Jan 14, 2009

Filed under: Auto Shows, Suzuki

Earlier this month it was reported by Japanese media that the production version of the Suzuki Kizashi 3 had been shelved. Following that, a spokesman for American Suzuki said that the reports were false and that the production Kizashi will be coming to the 2009 New York Auto Show. Well, hold on a second – [...]