SuzukiHANS GREIMEL Suzuki's split with VW may have forced its hand in the U.S. 12:01 am U.S. ET | Nov. 7, 2012  It's a small stumbling block in the mountain of problems plaguing Suzuki in America, but its ugly fallout with partner Volkswagen made it even more untenable for the Japanese carmaker to keep selling cars in the United States. With VW gone, the U.S. pull out was less a strategic retreat than a pragmatic reality. It may have forced Suzuki's hand in a decision that was a long time coming.... Read More »
ANALYSIS Suzuki continues line of small Asian automakers bowing out of U.S. market 10:55 am U.S. ET | Nov. 7, 2012  American Suzuki's departure from the United States makes it the fourth automotive brand from Asia unable to find sales and marketing success here. Isuzu Motors, Daewoo Motor and Daihatsu Motor similarly struggled in the market and left.... Read More »
HANS GREIMEL Suzuki's split with VW may have forced its hand in the U.S. 12:01 am U.S. ET | Nov. 7, 2012  It's a small stumbling block in the mountain of problems plaguing Suzuki in America, but its ugly fallout with partner Volkswagen made it even more untenable for the Japanese carmaker to keep selling cars in the United States. With VW gone, the U.S. pull out was less a strategic retreat than a pragmatic reality. It may have forced Suzuki's hand in a decision that was a long time coming.... Read More »
Mitsubishi CEO Masuko vows automaker will remain in U.S. market 12:41 pm U.S. ET | Nov. 6, 2012  Suzuki's withdrawal from the U.S. auto market leaves struggling Mitsubishi as the Japanese automaker with the fewest U.S. sales. But Mitsubishi President Osamu Masuko today reiterated his commitment to the U.S. market, denying any plan to follow Suzuki's retreat.... Read More »
American Suzuki to exit U.S. auto market 7:05 pm U.S. ET | Nov. 5, 2012  American Suzuki, rocked by a plunge in volume while the industry continues to climb back from a deep recession, is ending U.S. auto sales after nearly 30 years. In a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, the company said it will maintain its motorcycle and marine engine operations and will continue to honor customers' automotive warranties.... Read More »
NEWS ANALYSIS After Samurai rollover allegations, Suzuki never fully recovered in U.S. 8:01 pm U.S. ET | Nov. 5, 2012  American Suzuki Motor’s automotive run in the United States began in 1985 with its Samurai subcompact SUV. And although the Samurai was a smash hit out of the gate, subsequent bad press and legal snarls derailed the brand permanently.... Read More »
FINAL ASSEMBLY Suzuki may be back story in the jousting between Piech and Marchionne 12:01 am U.S. ET | Oct. 8, 2012 It's no secret that Volkswagen Chairman Ferdinand Piech wants to pry Alfa Romeo away from Sergio Marchionne's Fiat Group. Marchionne says he won't let it happen, but maybe he's just angling to snag a piece of Piech's VW turf: VW's estranged Japanese partner Suzuki.... Read More »
Denso develops lithium ion battery for vehicles with stop-start systems 3:11 pm U.S. ET | Oct. 4, 2012  Japanese supplier Denso said it has developed a lithium ion battery pack to boost fuel efficiency of vehicles with stop-start systems. The new battery pack allows the stop-start system to use more regenerative power than conventional systems that use a single lead-acid battery, the Toyota-affiliated supplier said Wednesday.... Read More »
HANS GREIMEL Could Suzuki be the next subject of Marchionne vs. VW? 12:01 am U.S. ET | Oct. 3, 2012  It's no secret that VW Chairman Ferdinand Piech wants to prize Alfa Romeo away from Sergio Marchionne's Fiat Group. Marchionne won't let it happen, but he may just be angling to snag his own piece of Piech's Volkswagen turf. The apparent object of Sergio's desire: VW's estranged Japanese partner Suzuki.... Read More »
HANS GREIMEL Could Suzuki be the next subject of Marchionne vs. VW? 10:52 am U.S. ET | Oct. 1, 2012  It’s no secret that VW Chairman Ferdinand Piech wants to prize Alfa Romeo away from Sergio Marchionne’s Fiat Group. Marchionne won't let it happen, but he may just be angling to snag his own piece of Piech’s Volkswagen turf. The apparent object of Sergio’s desire: VW’s estranged Japanese partner Suzuki.... Read More »
2012 PARIS AUTO SHOW Suzuki is open to a parent for its Nissan Qashqai rivalSept. 28, 2012 14:06 CET  Suzuki will consider a partner for its new European compact crossover, a company executive said. The Japanese automaker previewed the model with the S-Cross concept unveiled.... Read More »
FINAL ASSEMBLY 10 indicted in alleged South Carolina Suzuki sales scam 12:01 am U.S. ET | Sept. 24, 2012 It sounded too good to be true . . . and prosecutors say it wasn't. Now a former Suzuki dealer in South Carolina who ran TV spots promising customers they could have a new car for tiny payments, trade in the car after a set term "and obtain a new car at no cost" has been indicted by a federal grand jury.... Read More »
Suzuki dealer, district manager indicted for fraud 3:36 pm U.S. ET | Sept. 19, 2012 A former Suzuki dealer, eight dealership employees and a former American Suzuki district manager have been indicted by a federal grand jury on three counts of conspiracy to commit wire fraud. The group defrauded customers and lenders with false advertising that promised lifetime low payments on new vehicles, forged loan documents and falsified monthly sales reports from 2006-08, according to the indictment filed Sept. 12 in a U.S. District Court in South Carolina.... Read More »
Land Rover mulls SUV below Evoque 12:01 am U.S. ET | Sept. 18, 2012  Land Rover could add a luxury SUV below the compact-sized Evoque, the brand's design director said. "Certainly, I think we can go smaller," Gerry McGovern told Automotive News Europe. "In a world focusing on sustainability you could argue that smaller and lighter is the way to go."... Read More »
Land Rover mulls SUV below EvoqueSept. 18, 2012 06:01 CET  Land Rover could add a luxury SUV below the compact-sized Evoque, the brand's design director said. "Certainly, I think we can go smaller," Gerry McGovern told Automotive News Europe. "In a world focusing on sustainability you could argue that smaller and lighter is the way to go."... Read More »
Suzuki will cut production at Hungary plantSept. 4, 2012 06:01 CET  Suzuki plans to cut production at its car factory in Hungary. The automaker cited the "dire business environment" for the decision."... Read More »
Suzuki and Mitsubishi left behind? 12:01 am U.S. ET | Aug. 27, 2012  The all-but-empty product pipelines at Mitsubishi and Suzuki may provide the answer to a frequently asked question: Do the two struggling Japanese small fry -- once tough competitors in this country -- have a future in the United States? Mitsubishi and Suzuki insist they are here for the long haul. But given their anemic new-product plans, their future looks dim.... Read More »
FUTURE PRODUCTS -- JAPAN Suzuki plans little beyond freshenings 12:01 am U.S. ET | Aug. 27, 2012  American Suzuki's product plans are murky at best. The company confirms freshenings for the 2013 Grand Vitara SUV and SX4 subcompact, and dealers expect those vehicles to arrive this fall. But sources with knowledge of Suzuki's product plans say that the 2015 model year will be the soonest that any major changes to Suzuki's lineup arrive stateside.... Read More »
FUTURE PRODUCTS -- JAPAN Nissan, Infiniti, Mazda plan major rollouts in next 3 model years 12:01 am U.S. ET | Aug. 27, 2012 Japanese brands vary widely in their plans for the next three model years. Nissan is barreling ahead in its quest to crack the top ranks of U.S. sales leaders. Mazda will focus on its volume products. Other brands have less going on.... Read More »
In North America, Suzuki execs balk as sales tumble 12:01 am U.S. ET | Aug. 27, 2012 For a sense of how low North America sits on Suzuki Motor Corp.'s priority list, consider these sobering figures from the April-June quarter. Suzuki sold twice as many motorcycles in North America as it did automobiles. And combined revenues from motorbikes and power products -- including such items as outboard motors for boats -- equaled revenues from its four-wheeled lineup.... Read More »
Suzuki recalls Forenzas, Renos for possible headlight failure 10:55 am U.S. ET | Aug. 22, 2012  Suzuki is recalling more than 100,000 model year 2004-2006 Forenzas and model year 2005-2006 Renos for possible headlight failure.... Read More »
CARS & CONCEPTS Suzuki to show S-Cross crossover concept in Paris 12:01 am U.S. ET | Aug. 20, 2012  Suzuki has released teaser sketches of the S-Cross, a small crossover concept that will debut at the Paris auto show in September.... Read More »
Suzuki debuts 2 fuel-saving technologies 12:01 am U.S. ET | Aug. 20, 2012 Suzuki Motor Corp. is rolling out two new fuel-saving technologies that will help it boost the fuel economy of one of Japan's smallest and best-selling passenger cars.... Read More »
Maruti Suzuki to reopen riot-hit factoryAug. 17, 2012 06:01 CET  Maruti Suzuki India, the country's biggest carmaker by volume, will reopen a factory more than a month after a deadly riot forced the company to halt production of its two best-selling models.... Read More »
Maruti Suzuki mulls options to remain India's No. 1July 30, 2012 13:34 CET Maruti Suzuki is weighing options to restore output of its most popular models as recurring labor disputes at one of its plants threaten the company's lead in Asia's third-largest car market.... Read More »
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