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Ghost Rider giving his Hayabusa away
Thursday, January 05, 2012
For once, the mysterious man known worldwide for his extraordinary cool (or idiocy, you choose) isn't making the news for his latest two-wheel antics.
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2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara Preview
Friday, December 23, 2011
We first drove the current-generation Suzuki Grand Vitara way back in February 2006, and it hasn't changed much since then. True, it received a couple of engine swaps during that time, but from an aesthetic standpoint, Suzuki left it virtually untouched.
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2012 Suzuki SX4 Preview
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Suzuki's SX4 hasn't seen major changes since 2007. In car years, that's a lot. The Japanese brand has been struggling recently in Canada, and recently met up with a few members of the media to give us a look at what's coming for the 2012 model year, as well as explain what they plan to do to get some momentum back. This includes the compact SX4.
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2011 Japanese automaker report cards
Friday, December 30, 2011
Honda (Acura)
Oh la la. Talk about a sinking ship. This Japanese automaker had the industry copying its every move 15 years ago when the entire Honda and Acura lineups made non-owners green with envy. The Civic Si, the Acura Integra... now that was some car!
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2012 Suzuki Kizashi First Impressions
Monday, December 19, 2011
No doubt, it's been a tough year for Suzuki in North America. In Canada, at the end of 2011, the Japanese brand will have sold about 6,000 units throughout the country, which amounts to a 40% plunge compared to 2010. With no new products in sight, the future sure doesn't look good.
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Small means big for Suzuki at the Tokyo Motor Show
Thursday, November 10, 2011
"Small cars for a big future" will be Suzuki's theme at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show (December 2-11), where the company will display the REGINA and Q-concept, as well as two variants of the Swift.
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Suzuki to miss L.A., Detroit shows
Friday, October 28, 2011
While the rest of the world's top automakers plan to use the upcoming Los Angeles and Detroit auto shows to present new models, Suzuki is choosing to stay away.
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2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara JLX-L Review
Sunday, October 02, 2011
After spending a week behind the wheel of Toyota's RAV4 just a few short weeks prior to driving the 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara JLX-L, I was pleasantly surprised at how different the Suzuki actually was from the Toyota, despite my initial thought that I was going to get behind the wheel of the RAV4's twin.
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Suzuki fed up with VW, demands divorce
Monday, September 12, 2011
For the past several months, rumours and various reports have been talking about the deteriorating relationship between Suzuki and Volkswagen. The dysfunctional alliance was officially dissolved today, Suzuki having terminated the partnership via a press release.
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Matt's No. 1 Off-Road Truck
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
I've enjoyed numerous driving experiences over the years, be it in California, Germany or right here in Canada. Some of the most fun I've ever had was at the wheel of a truck right around my home town - but it wasn't just any truck, mind you.
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Suzuki explains how the CVT works (video)
Monday, August 15, 2011
More and more car manufacturers choose to use continuously variable transmissions (CVT) automatic transmissions to replace four, five or six-speed automatic gearboxes. Suzuki has released a short video explaining the basics and benefits of that technology.
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Suzuki to unveil Swift Sport in Frankfurt
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Suzuki announced today that it will be heading to the Frankfurt Auto Show with its new Swift Sport. This unveiling marks the first evolution of the car, which was originally launched in 2006.
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Suzuki and VW's relationship on rough waters
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Since the beginning, these two have been at each other's throats. Now it seems their relationship has reached its breaking point. Suzuki claims VW is trying to poach its autonomy, while VW is complaining that Suzuki isn't playing nice and is unwilling to share technology despite the 20% stake VW holds in its Asian associate.
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Suzuki to introduce a plug-in hybrid Swift in 2013
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
According to the Japanese newspaper Nikkei, Suzuki is currently developing a plug-in hybrid version of the fuel-efficient Swift to be introduced in Japan in 2013 and possibly later in North America.
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New York 2011: Suzuki unveils Kizashi EcoCharge and Apex concepts
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
As a prelude to the New York Auto Show, we learned that Suzuki was poised to unveil two variants of the Kizashi, including a turbocharged one. Last night, the small Japanese manufacturer broke the suspense and revealed the Apex (turbo) and EcoCharge (hybrid) concepts.
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2011 Suzuki Kizashi S Review
Saturday, April 09, 2011
There are so many mid-size sedans on the market that choosing one can be a difficult decision. Together, carmakers sell over a million of these every year in the US, and if you don't have a competent offering in that segment, you're basically giving away profits to your competitors.
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2011 Suzuki SX4 JLX AWD Review
Friday, April 01, 2011
There are some hidden ''gems'' in today's mine of compact cars. The 2011 Suzuki SX4 Hatchback is one of them. Many drivers don't even know about it, thinking that Suzuki only builds motorcycles and ATVs. It's not their fault: the company's advertising money is largely spent on motorcycles and ATVs - not cars - leaving dealers in a vicious circle that makes it that much harder to promote interesting products like the SX4.
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Suzuki plans two global reveals for New York Auto Show
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
We've just learned that Suzuki is planning two global reveals for the upcoming 2011 New York International Auto Show. Reports indicate that one of those world debuts will ''take the Kizashi to the next level'', which may suggest a turbocharged variant.
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2011 Suzuki SX4 Sport Sedan Review
Saturday, April 16, 2011
It must be pretty frustrating for a manufacturer to spend years and millions of dollars to develop a new car or truck, just to see a lukewarm reception by the buying public. Slow sales due to an underwhelming product can happen, but when your car or truck is really good, gets good reviews from the media and is competitive in its segment, it must really hurt when you don't see it sell like it should.
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2010 Suzuki Swift+ Review
Wednesday, February 02, 2011
Sometimes, you have to take one for the team. You're working defence at your ball-hockey game, the goaltender made a save on one side but gave up the rebound right in the hands of the other winger. The winger sees a nearly open net and winds up for the slap shot. You show up smack in-between the goalie and the shot and you take it on the thigh. It hurts but you took one for the team.
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2011 Suzuki Kizashi Sport Review
Thursday, December 23, 2010
It's got style, it's got flair, it's fun to drive and it has an efficient all-wheel drive. You're thinking, "why, this is the perfect car", and you'd almost be right. But knowing car enthusiasts, because it's a Suzuki, many a buyer will hesitate before visiting the dealership or seriously considering owning one.
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2010 Suzuki SX4 Hatchback JLX Review
Saturday, October 30, 2010
The Suzuki SX4 hatchback is no longer the freshly discovered species of our automotive fauna. It's already been around since 2007. Though less popular than the similarly sized Toyota Matrix, Volkswagen Golf and Nissan Versa, it nevertheless has one particularity that's rather important to many drivers across the country. Like the Subaru Impreza, it offers the undeniable advantages of all-wheel drive, particularly appreciated in winter.
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2011 Suzuki Kizashi Review
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Suzuki is very excited to introduce the biggest car in their line up; the all new Suzuki Kizashi. The name Kizashi translated basically means 'something great is coming' and with a name like that, I am expecting something great from this car.
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2011 Suzuki Kizashi Sport First Impressions
Friday, September 10, 2010
St. Sauveur, Quebec - Last May, Japanese automaker Suzuki launched its largest and most sophisticated sedan ever in Canada. It's called Kizashi, which roughly translates into "something great is coming". Still hot from the oven, this surprising four-door deserves to be recognized for its many qualities. After all, there isn't anything quite like it in the brand's low-profile product family.
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Suzuki Kizashi Breaks Land Speed Record at Bonneville
Thursday, August 19, 2010
WENDOVER, Utah - Piloting American Suzuki Motor Corporation's (ASMC) modified 2010 Suzuki Kizashi Bonneville Special, Road & Track's Sam Mitani injected the Kizashi into the record books (and himself in the 200 mph club) with his 203.720 mph run at this year's Bonneville Speed Week, exceeding the previous record of 202.301 mph.
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2011 Suzuki Kizashi Review
Sunday, July 25, 2010
In times of war, being stealthy is a strategical must. If your enemies know where you stand or are aware of the threat of an imminent attack, you may be good and screwed. That's the extent of my army-wartime knowledge. Thank goodness I drive cars and not tanks... Although, I wouldn't mind taking a Leopard C2 for a spin around town; I could cure road rage with just one swift flick of a lever... OK, sorry, I'm back.
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2001-2006 Suzuki XL7 Pre-Owned
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Suzuki may be a small player in the global automotive scene-- but they're a brand that's big on fun and recreation, not to mention responsible for some of the most highly sought-after products in the enthusiast off-road community. The Japanese manufacturer has a history of building some solid vehicles, and they've got extensive experience with 4x4 and utility models, too. If you know an avid weekend off-roader, chances are they've got some kind of Suzuki related story about a Sidekick or Samurai that still bombs around in the dirt reliably.
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2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara Review
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Suzuki hasn't exactly received good press for a number of years -- and understandably so. Prior to the all-new 2011 Kizashi, no Suzuki product has particularly stood out in the minds of the media and consumers alike. Sure, pricing is affordable, but build quality and powertrain capability tend to suffer as a result.
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2010 Midsize Sedan Comparative Road Test
Monday, May 31, 2010
Social media being what it is, we, at Auto123.com, posted some pictures and comments about our upcoming comparison road test on our Facebook page (Auto123.com). We listed the cars slated for evaluation and shortly afterwards, comments came pouring in, asking why this car and that car were not included in the test. First, we can't test them all. Second, we limit ourselves to a segment and third, we try and have them carry similar powertrains and levels of kit.
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2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara JLX-L V6 Review
Friday, April 23, 2010
The Suzuki Vitara is old news. Introduced in 1988, it's in fact a contemporary of the Jeep Cherokee, the grandaddy of all SUVs. The Vitara has become known as « Grand » over the years, both figuratively and literally. As it has grown in size and gained muscle mass since the days of the first Vitaras, so too has its equipment considerably improved. However, one thing never changed: the Japanese machine has always remained a hard-core SUV, ready to tackle the deepest, darkest woods. This is one book you can judge by its cover.
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With Suzuki wearing a VW hat, it's time to aim low...
Thursday, April 15, 2010
In these ever-increasingly competitive times, it's good to make friends. Along with new bedfellows Daimler and Nissan-Renault, Suzuki and Volkswagen have strategically decided to share sleeping arrangements.
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2010 New York Autoshow: 2011 Suzuki Kizashi Sport
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
American Suzuki Motor Corp. (ASMC) arrives in Manhattan -- a city known for and populated by its many imports -- for the global introduction of its 2011 Kizashi Sport at this year's New York International Auto Show.
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2010 Suzuki SX4 Aero Hatchback Review
Monday, March 22, 2010
Judging by the number of diminutive SX4s we see on the roads here in Quebec, there is no question that Suzuki has caught the attention of the province with its little hatchback number. For 2010, the automaker is introducing a new mid-range, front-wheel-drive variant called the Aero. With the SX4, mid-range means slightly over $22,000, which in my book doesn't necessarily make it a bargain.
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Suzuki at the 80th Geneva Motor Show
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
At the 80th Geneva Motor Show starting on 2nd March, Suzuki's will exhibit its latest hybrid technology concept for the first time in Europe - a Swift with Plug-in Hybrid system.
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2010 Suzuki SX4 Sport Sedan Review
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Bring on the improvements, but keep the weirdness. That seems to be the strategy for the Suzuki SX4. The company's compact offering is interesting, no doubt. Available in hatchback and sedan configurations, the SX4 tries to please everybody, but especially those who can't stand conformity.
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2004-2008 Suzuki Swift Pre-owned
Saturday, February 06, 2010
Looking for a used economical little car? There are many to choose from-- though choices become limited for folks after a ride that's not likely to be seen at every traffic light. Though the market offers plenty of selection in the small car scene, the majority of models on the road today wear a Honda or Toyota badge.
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Volkswagen and Suzuki agreed for a partnership
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
Tokyo/Wolfsburg, - Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft and Suzuki Motor Corporation have reached a common understanding to establish a close long-term strategic partnership. A framework agreement has been signed by representatives of both companies today.
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2010 Suzuki Kizashi First Impressions
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Suzuki Canada's president, Seiichi Maruyama, was explaining the name of his company's latest model to me. It's Japanese for the phrase "Something great is coming".
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2009 Suzuki XL7 JLX AWD Review
Wednesday, July 01, 2009
When Suzuki decided to launch a larger sport utility vehicle than the Grand Vitara, it had to outsource platforms and components, which led to a unique partnership with General Motors. And so, the XL7 is based on the previous-generation Chevrolet Equinox.
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2010 Suzuki Kizashi Preview
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Suzuki is doing fairly well in Canada and especially in Quebec where compact vehicles are popular. But south of the border, a mid-size sedan is the volume seller, and the small Japanese company is missing out on a good opportunity.
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The 2010 Suzuki Kizashi will arrive in North America this winter
Thursday, July 30, 2009
BREA, Calif. (July 30, 2009) -- American Suzuki Motor Corp. (ASMC) takes a bold step forward today. Known primarily as a maker of small vehicles and high-performance motorcycles, today marks the global debut of the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi (pronounced "Kee-Zah-Shee"), the company's first entry into the all-wheel-drive sport sedan segment. Benchmarked against some of the leading cars in the world, the all-new 2010 Kizashi becomes an instant car-of-the-year contender in its own right. With the launch of the Kizashi, Suzuki delivers a unique blend of dynamic performance attributes with premium design aesthetics and craftsmanship yet to be experienced in this category.
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Suzuki - 100 years of innovation
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Suzuki; a global company that continues to grow in reputation, popularity and success celebrates its centenary this October. Back in 1909, Michio Suzuki founded the Suzuki Loom Company in Hamamatsu, Southern Japan and it was while manufacturing looms for production of plain white fabric he learned that weavers wanted looms that could produce cloth with vertical and horizontal stripes; so he developed a unique loom capable of weaving patterned cloth from dyed yarn. Suzuki's new innovation represented the start of an uncompromising focus on creating products that meet people's needs and realise new lifestyle possibilities.
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2009 Suzuki Swift+ Review
Sunday, March 29, 2009
It goes without saying that purchasing a Suzuki Swift+ is not an emotional decision. It's a matter of necessity. And yet, few people are buying it. Less than 2,000 units have found takers in Canada last year, while overall econobox sales amounted to over 150,000 cars.
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2008 Suzuki SX4 DDIS Review (video)
Monday, February 23, 2009
In these times of yo-yo gas prices and growing environmental concerns in the auto industry, diesel fuel is starting to look more and more appealing. Several automakers have come up with clean diesel engines, like Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz with BlueTEC. Gas-oil also seems to have a bright future.
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The future looks bright for Suzuki (video)
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Suzuki Canada has made a startling discovery. While all the other automakers established in Canada have rather bleak prospects for the future, Suzuki is riding on a wave of success. Success that Bill Porter, Suzuki's vice-president of sales and marketing, explains is namely due to a brand-new clientele just now discovering the manufacturer.
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It's curtains for the Pontiac G8 Sport Truck, Honda S2000 and Suzuki Kizashi
Friday, January 09, 2009
Seeing the automotive industry's current condition, it was just a matter of time before some models were put to pasture. The first vehicles to be dropped are obviously those intended for a market segment where sales are limited and production costs high because of the high level of technological advancement. And so, Honda has announced the cancellation of the next generation of its rear-wheel-drive S2000 sport roadster.
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2009 Suzuki Equator Preview
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Suzuki is a small company that usually builds small cars. Actually, the brand is quite popular in Japan, but its dealer network and range of vehicles is pretty limited in North America. For the last few years, Suzuki has been counting on outsiders to provide them with models to populate their showrooms.
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WRC: Suzuki to suspend the WRC activities
Monday, December 15, 2008
Suzuki Motor Corporation has decided to suspend the FIA World Rally Championship activities from 2009. The company made the 2008 season entry with two SX4 WRCs.
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2009 Suzuki SX4 JLX AWD Review
Monday, December 29, 2008
Suzuki has a history of producing small all-wheel drive cars. In fact, their success in European endurance rallies is a testament to all the expertise they've gained over the years. However, very few of the brand's capable machines have found their way to the Canadian market as production models. Sure, there were a couple of decent SUVs and other worthy products, but sadly, Suzuki had never offered a vehicle like the SX4 before.
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2009 Suzuki SX4 Sport sedan Review
Friday, December 05, 2008
It's hard to attract more and more buyers in your showroom with a model range of just five vehicles. But that doesn't seem to worry Suzuki. Slowly but surely is the strategy here, and they never seem to make mistakes; that is, if we excuse the X-90, a T-topped 2-seater cute-ute that unsurprisingly flopped.
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2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara JLX-L Review
Sunday, January 04, 2009
The Grand Vitara is like an old friend you're always happy to see again. It doesn't undergo a radical personality change every chance it gets, and its steadfastness is reassuring. Yet the current generation, introduced in 2006, still doesn't offer the smooth ride of a Honda CR-V or the spirit of a Toyota RAV4 V6.
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GM to sell stake in Suzuki
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Financially troubled General Motors will sell well over 16 million shares in Suzuki on the open market- or about 3 percent of the Japanese automakers total issued common stock.
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2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara JX Review
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
When the Grand Vitara was redesigned for the 2006 model year, the 4-cylinder Vitara bit the dust. Suzuki's compact SUV was left with only one engine which was shared with the old XL7. For a few years, it was sufficient. Now, as SUV owners are downsizing, 4-cylinder trucks are the new trend. Toyota's RAV4, Ford's Escape and Mazda's Tribute have all received engine upgrades for 2009, so Suzuki didn't have much choice but to follow suit. And the Grand Vitara actually gets two new engines for 2009, a four and a more-powerful six.
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2010 Suzuki Kizashi exposed!
Friday, October 31, 2008
Finally! Here is the production-ready all-new mid-sized family sedan from Suzuki without yards of heavy camouflage: the Kizashi. At this time howevere, it is still unknown whether or not the name used for three concept vehicles unveiled since 2007 will be used for this production model.
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2002-2006 Suzuki Aerio Fastback Pre-Owned
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Sometimes, a car has to be everything to everyone: a minivan, crossover, sports sedan and an SUV. The Suzuki Aerio Wagon was one machine that tackled a plethora of tasks exceptionally well, while earning itself a reputation for its high value proposition and access to cheap AWD. The Aerio lineup has now been retired to make way for the new SX4, though it enjoyed favor with thousands of active buyers after a high-utility economy car.
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2010 Suzuki Kizashi spied!
Monday, August 25, 2008
We caught the all-new mid-sized family sedan from Suzuki: the
Kizashi! The name may (or may not) change, but this is the production version of the show car that made its world debut at the 2008 New York Auto Show as the Kizashi 3.
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2008 Suzuki SX4 DDIS Review
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Canadian diesel enthusiasts are probably getting a bit tired of the seemingly endless taunting going on lately. On an almost weekly basis, press releases are sent our way by automakers boasting some new clean diesel engine that promises attractive performance and mileage. Then, the press release ends with a line like 'the model is not for sale in North America'- leaving readers only to guess why those in our marketplace aren't deserving.
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2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara First Impressions
Thursday, September 11, 2008
HUNTSVILLE, Ontario- Suzuki Canada's president, Seiichi Maruyama, is a man with a lot to say. His company is growing notably faster than the rest of the auto industry, and they're gearing up to release an updated version of a staple SUV product: the Grand Vitara.
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MotoGP: Vermeulen to stay with Suzuki! - Spies to Honda?
Thursday, September 04, 2008
Chris Vermeulen will be back with Rizla Suzuki next year as he has signed a one-year extension deal to be back in MotoGP alongside teammate Loris Capirossi. The Australian will be then in his fourth year with the Suzuki factory team.
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AMA Superbike: Mat Mladin team to appeal Virginia disqualifications
Friday, August 22, 2008
The Rockstar Makita Suzuki team announced today that they will appeal the penalty imposed by AMA Pro Racing against six-time AMA Superbike Champion Mat Mladin. AMA Pro Racing disqualified Mladin's Superbike race victories from the Virginia International Raceway (VIR) event August 16 and 17, 2008.
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2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara JLX Review
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Suzuki has been around in Canada for several years now, with dealers in almost every region. However, the brand seldom comes to mind when shopping for a new sport utility vehicle. What makes this even more shocking is the fact that Suzuki was one of the first car companies to offer compact SUVs in North America. While Suzukis are not a common sight on the road, the Japanese manufacturer keeps playing an active role in this market segment. The Grand Vitara V6 certainly deserves attention from consumers.
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2007 Suzuki XL7 JLX Review
Friday, July 25, 2008
Neither the first nor the second generation of the Suzuki XL7 is an original product. The former was nothing more than an extra-large, 7-passenger Grand Vitara -- hence the name XL7.The latter, meanwhile, is the result of a partnership with General Motors. Largely based on the Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent, it uses the same architecture and powertrain as well as a similar interior layout.
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AMA Superbike: Mat Mladin gets up to speed
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Rockstar Makita Yoshimura Suzuki's Mat Mladin lead the first practice session of the AMA Superbike round taking place at Laguna Seca in California.
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MotoGP: Loris Capirossi back in action at Sachsenring
Monday, July 07, 2008
Rizla Suzuki's Loris Capirossi will be back in action this weekend for the German Grand Prix at Sachsenring after missing the last two races following the injuries he suffered during the race in Barcelona then a puncture wound during practice at Essen.
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AMA Superbike: Ben Spies at ease in MotoGP
Friday, July 04, 2008
Ben Spies walked away from this week's MotoGP tire test session at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway feeling very positive about the opportunity to gain valuable seat time on the Rizla Suzuki GSV-R after putting in 205 incident-free laps in two days.
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