Suzuki

• Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals honors Suzuki for creative, effective dealer communications
• Suzuki Auto collects seven MarCom Creative Awards, more than any other OEM

BREA, Calif., January 23, 2008 – American Suzuki Motor Corp. announced that it has received seven prestigious MarCom Creative Awards for excellence in dealer training and communications in 2007. Suzuki Auto’s seven MarCom awards, which represent more than any other auto manufacturer received in 2007, illustrate the company’s commitment to deliver first-class communications and training support to its network of approximately 500 dealers nationwide.

Five-door hatchback

In an era of look-alike sedans and hatches in the compact entry-level segment, Suzuki’s Reno gives consumers beautifully sculpted sheetmetal, careful attention to detail and a host of convenience and comfort features. In combination with a responsive 2.0 liter DOHC four-cylinder drivetrain, economy of operation and an ultra-competitive price point, the Reno constitutes a viable alternative for those consumers wanting both “show” and “go.”

2008 Suzuki Reno

For a growing group of consumers, few vehicles offer a more stylistic and budget-conscious alternative than Suzuki’s Forenza sedan and Wagon. With flair that defines distinctive lifestyles, the Forenza sedan and Wagon continue to provide consumers with modern conveniences and a responsive powertrain, all wrapped in contemporary European style.

2008 Suzuki Forenza

The four-door SX4 Sport brings award-winning handling capabilities of the Suzuki Swift, which won more than 16 international awards, to the U.S. market. Having wowed journalists and drivers throughout the world, the sporty Swift character embodied in the SX4 Sport can now be enjoyed by U.S. consumers.

2008 Suzuki SX4 Sport

Affordable all-wheel-drive vehicle

Introduced for 2007, the five-door Suzuki SX4 Crossover was Suzuki’s solution to the need for a functional, versatile, feature-packed entry vehicle with a serious dose of attitude. While being the most affordable all-wheel-drive vehicle in America, it was stylish, and very cool. It immediately caught the press’ attention: awards and kudos poured in, including Autobytel’s “Best Kept Secret of 2007” award.

2008 Suzuki SX4 Crossover

Winner of AutoPacific’s 2007 Ideal Vehicle Award in the compact SUV/off-road vehicle category

In a segment dominated by car-based crossovers with only the pretense of off-road capability, Suzuki’s Grand Vitara combines unexpected on-road refinement with an aggressive dose of off-road capability. With its powerful go-anywhere standard V6 engine, available Four-Mode full time four-wheel drive with two-speed transfer case, reinforced unibody chassis with built-in ladder frame and 3,000 lbs towing capacity, it’s clear the Grand Vitara was built for the life enthusiast’s “Way of Life.”

2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara

TROY, Mich., Jan. 15, 2008 – PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) has announced the launch of a new, environmentally-responsible automotive pretreatment technology at CAMI Automotive’s production facility in Ingersoll, Ont., Canada. CAMI, an independently incorporated joint venture of Suzuki Motor Corporation and General Motors of Canada Ltd., began processing vehicles with Zircobond pretreatment in early January and moved to full-scale production Jan. 14.

Metal pretreatment cleans and provides corrosion protection to automotive body surfaces. However, traditional zinc-phosphate pretreatment processes generate sludge containing heavy metals such as nickel, zinc and manganese, making them subject to environmental regulations.

DETROIT, Jan. 11, 2008 – After a fourth consecutive year of increasing sales, and more than 100,000 units sold for the second year in a row, Suzuki Auto carries enormous momentum into the 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). With the Motor City serving as a backdrop, Suzuki showcases its X-HEAD concept, a completely contemporary vision of off-roading built on Suzuki’s 40-year history of credible off-road architectures. The Suzuki X-HEAD, making its North American debut at NAIAS this year, combines form and function – with a healthy dose of “cool factor” – using purpose-built modules for various active lifestyles.

Highlights:
• Suzuki celebrates another annual sales record, marking four consecutive years of growth

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 17 /PRNewswire - FirstCall/ -- BorgWarner (NYSE:BWA) presented the "China Heart" awards in Beijing recently as sponsor of the second annual event recognizing China's top 10 engines. The 2007 China Heart winners include the:

-- Mazda 6 2.3L engine from FAW Car Company
-- Audi 3.2L FSI engine from FAW-VW
-- BMW 3.0L engine from Brilliance BMW
-- Roewe 2.5L engine from Shanghai Motor Company
-- Buick 2.4L engine from Shanghai General Motors
-- Magotan & Skoda 1.8 TSI engine from FAW-VW
-- Zun Chi 1.8T engine from Brilliance Auto
-- Carolla 1.8L engine from FAW-Toyota
-- Brilliance Jun Jie 1.8L engine from Dong'an Engine Company
-- SX 4 1.6L engine from Chang'an Suzuki

Brea, Calif., December 11, 2007 – American Suzuki Motor Corporation today announced that its midsize pickup truck will be produced by Nissan North America, Inc. The truck will be based on Nissan’s Frontier midsize pickup and built at the company’s manufacturing facility in Smyrna, Tenn.

Production of the pickup truck will begin in the fall of 2008. The vehicle will be marketed solely by Suzuki in North America.

In 2006, Suzuki and Nissan announced an agreement to expand the scope of their business collaboration. The pickup is part of that agreement, which also included the supply by Suzuki to Nissan of Alto minicars in Japan.

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NASHVILLE, Tenn., December 11, 2007 – Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) announced that the midsize pickup truck it will produce for Suzuki Motor Corp. will be based on the Nissan Frontier midsize pickup and built at Nissan’s manufacturing facility in Smyrna, Tenn.

Production of the pickup truck will begin in 2008. The vehicle will be solely marketed by Suzuki in North America. Preparations currently are under way to ready the Smyrna facility.

In 2006, Nissan and Suzuki Motor Corp. announced an agreement to expand the scope of their business collaboration. The pickup is part of that agreement, which also included the supply by Nissan to Suzuki of the Serena minivan in Japan.

J.D. Power and Associates Reports: While Industry-Wide Retention Rates Remain Stable, A Few Nameplates Have Demonstrated Considerable Growth in the Past Five Years

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., 6 December 2007 -- Toyota leads the automotive industry in retaining the highest percentage of new-vehicle purchasers for a second consecutive year, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Customer Retention StudySM released today.

Now in its fifth year, the study measures the percentage of new-vehicle buyers and lessees who replace a previously purchased new vehicle with another from the same nameplate.

• American Suzuki closes in on second consecutive year of 100,000-plus vehicle sales
• Popular Suzuki SX4 models lead upward year-end sales momentum

BREA, Calif., Dec. 3, 2007 – American Suzuki Motor Corp. today announced automobile sales of 5,987 units in November, achieving the second-best November sales volume in company history. Year-to-date sales stand at 93,673 vehicles, maintaining the company’s pace for its fourth consecutive year-over-year sales increase and second successive year of 100,000-plus units sold in the U.S.

SINGAPORE, 29 November 2007 — Three Toyota and two Nissan models rank highest in their respective segments in initial quality, according to the J.D. Power Asia Pacific 2007 Indonesia Initial Quality StudySM (IQS) released today.

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 14, 2007 – Energized by continued strong sales and the recent launch of the all-new 2008 four-door Suzuki SX4 Sport, American Suzuki Motor Corp. arrives at the 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show poised to impress Southern California auto enthusiasts with its full line of versatile cars and SUVs and its never-before-seen Makai concept vehicle, a surf-inspired convertible based on the Suzuki SX4 Sport.

Highlights:
• Suzuki debuts surf-themed convertible concept based on all-new four-door SX4 Sport
• Record-breaking Suzuki XL7 Hill Climb Special and SX4 WRC race to auto show floor
• Suzuki displays full line of vehicles for active Southern California lifestyles

TOKYO: 13 November 2007 — Lexus ranks highest in satisfying customers with the dealer service experience, according to the J.D. Power Asia Pacific 2007 Japan Customer Service Index (CSI) StudySM released today.

Now in its sixth year, the study identifies five factors that measure customer satisfaction with service performed at manufacturer-authorized dealer facilities. In order of importance, they are: service representative; service costs and timing; service quality; service initiation; and service accessibility.

Included in the ranking for the first time in 2007, Lexus leads with an overall CSI score of 125 points, performing particularly well in each of the five factors that determine overall satisfaction.

- Suzuki Grand Vitara Wave concept appeals to watersports enthusiasts
- Suzuki recognizes local Miami-area resident for purchasing first 2008 Suzuki SX4 Sport in U.S.

Midsize Crossover SUV delivers style, safety, spirited performance and savings

In its second model year, Suzuki’s XL7 has dramatically broadened the audience for what remains Suzuki’s largest SUV. With a powerful 3.6-liter V6, available seating for seven and more convenience and luxury features than its predecessor, the XL7 hits the sweet spot in the ultra-competitive, midsize SUV segment. It does so with four (4) five-star safety ratings for driver and front passenger frontal impact, and front and rear outboard passengers side impact.

2008 Suzuki XL7

New Delhi, October 29, 2007 -- Maruti Suzuki India Limited registered Total Income of Rs. 47,358 million (Net of Excise) during the second quarter (Q2) of the fiscal (July-September 2007), a growth of 33.7 percent over the same period last year.

Profit Before Tax went up to Rs. 6,841 million during Q2 of 2007-08, a growth of 28 percent over same period last year. Net Profit stood at Rs. 4,665 million, up 27 percent over July-September 2006.

First half With this, Total Income (Net of Excise) for the first half of the fiscal (April-September 2007) was Rs. 88,899 million, a growth of 30.5 percent compared to the same period of the previous year. Net Profit stood at Rs. 9,661 million, up 31.1 percent over April-September 2006.

J.D. Power Asia Pacific Reports: 2007 Japan Mini-Car APEAL Study

TOKYO: 10 October 2007 — The Daihatsu Move is the most appealing mini-car model in Japan, according to the J.D. Power Asia Pacific 2007 Japan Mini-Car Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) StudySM released today.