Archive for the 'Suzuki' Category

Suzuki ducking out of Los Angeles, Detroit auto shows

Friday, October 28th, 2011

We’re gearing up for the next auto show season, with the Los Angeles showcase taking place in just a few weeks. Suzuki – an automaker that hasn’t been doing so hot lately – will reportedly be absent from this year’s festivities in Los Angeles, and will not be seen at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit come January. “For [...]

Could Suzuki Kizashi get VW power?

Saturday, January 22nd, 2011

When Volkswagen announced it was teaming up with Suzuki for some joint projects, initial talk centered around small cars for emerging markets and possibly even a spate of two-wheeled ventures. Now, the rumormill is buzzing with speculation that the Japanese automaker might be interested in securing some of Volkswagen’s well-regarded powerplants for its midsize Kizashi sedan. Prior to its [...]

Suzuki recalling SX4 models for faulty side view mirror screws

Saturday, October 30th, 2010

Suzuki has recalled almost 70,000 SX4 models, including a handful built in 2007 as well as those constructed between 2008 and 2010. The recall centers around faulty screws that are used to attach the vehicles’ side view mirrors. Over time, vibrations can cause the screws to loosen and the mirror may fall off. According to the [...]

Review: 2010 Suzuki SX4 SportBack by RoadRace Motorsports

Tuesday, October 26th, 2010

When we think of production vehicles that can double as daily drivers and weekend racers, the Lotus Exige,Mazda MX-5 Miata and Porsche Boxster come to mind. They’ve got to be light, nimble and handle the rigors of the road along with the demands of the track. That’s why we had a little chuckle when a 2010 Suzuki [...]

Suzuki quietly updates 2011 GSX-R600 and GSX-R750

Thursday, October 7th, 2010

You’d be forgiven if you forgot all about the brand spankin’ new motorcycles brought into the States by Suzukilast year… because there weren’t any. Purse strings were pulled so tightly during the global economic collapse that the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer decided not to bring in any new models for 2010. However, all of that is set [...]