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General Motors Says So Long to Suzuki

admin — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:53:25 +0000

General Motors has made the first step towards what many in the auto industry feel will be the big three’s fate if bailouts by Government are not initiated. GM is cutting one of their subsidiary companies - Suzuki. Why the bold move? Simple - GM needs cash and fast!

GM has sold off its 3% stake in Suzuki Motor for $230 million dollars US. According to a press release via World Car Fans, “But the sale is not likely to have much of an impact on GM’s bottom line. GM burned through 6.9 billion US in cash in the 3rd quarter of this year and is losing about 2.3 billion a month at its current rate.”

Don’t think this is an end of Suzuki, the Japanese motor company said it plans to buy back the GM owned shares for 22.4 billion Yen, about 1,363 Yen per share. Let’s hope our favorite car brand makes it out of these financial times alive.

Suzuki - Gran Turismo Style

admin — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:02:13 +0000

With the success the video game Gran Turismo 4 (along with their entire Turismo series) a sequel was obviously expected and anticipated. But for the time being fans will have to settle for samples of the game via Gran Turismo 5: Prologue, as a full version of GT5 isn’t expected to come anywhere near North America for years. But what better to come with a sequel than the return of the Suzuki Escudo Rally car.

Suzuki Escudo was originally designed by GT developers for The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in Gran Turismo 3. This course, based on a real trail in the Colorado Mountains, had a total distance of 12.35 miles. The race starts at an elevation of 9,200 feet and finishes at 14,100 with over 150! To do all that climbing the video game Escudo is powered by a 935 HP Twin Turbo V6. This fast, light weight vehicle can capture each corner with ease, and will grow to become an even larger fan favorite in GT5: Prologue.

Suzuki Wagon R Stingray

admin — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 17:23:04 +0000

It’s been a while, but boxy vans and wagons are starting to make comeback in the automotive industry. Of course, we are not headed back into a time of the Volvo station wagon design, but corners are being turned into more right angles. (more…)

Suzuki’s Fuel Cell Racer

admin — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:59:27 +0000

At next month’s Paris Motor Show is going to be one hot spot in the automotive industry, especially for Suzuki, who will introduce their SX4-FCV: Suzuki Fuel Cell Vehicle Racer. (more…)

Suzuki Concepts on Two & Four Wheels

admin — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 16:17:39 +0000

Suzuki has been hard at work pumping out stunning and eco-friendly concept vehicles over the past year. You’ve seen hints on our site and around the web, but now we’ll bring you a closer look at some of our favorite new modes of transportation coming your way in the future thanks to Suzuki - and that future looks bright with smaller engine but greater speed and more aggressive curves.

Splash Compact Concept

The fast little Splash concept car is probably the most exciting realistic car coming from the Japanese auto maker next year. The compact two and four door Rabbit spin off gets great fuel mileage (on both diesel and gasoline) with its 1.0 liter three cylinder engine, 1.2 four-cyl or its 1.3 four-cyl. The driver will receive anywhere from 65 to almost 100 horsepower.

Splash will be driving the streets of Europe possibly next spring.

Suzuki Biplane Bike Concept

If motorcycles are your thing (if you’re a Suzuki fan they probably are) then you’ll love the new Biplane concept. Top speed is unknown as of yet - but if you like to drag at a stop light and can handle a powerful super-lite motorcycle than the Biplane is one for you. The handlebars bend forward much like a race bike (the type with pedals) which will increase wind resistance. Is Suzuki trying to make the next Batcycle?

Suzuki Kizashi

This race car concept from Suzuki just won’t go away - but we don’t really mind. The new concept has a 2.0 liter 4-cylinder “turbo-diesel” under the hood. That will give the driver 295 hp with a 3.6 L V6 engine at 6 speeds and all wheel drive. The Suzuki’s size alone is intimidating (4.63 meters in length) not to mention the front grill. The production version of this automobile is expected to reach dealers by 2010.

Funny Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Commercial

admin — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 15:22:43 +0000

If you like Suzuki Motorcycles, you’ll love this commercial. If you love tiny puppies, you’ll hate it.

Suzuki Alto at Paris Motor Show

admin — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:12:51 +0000

Suzuki will officially unveil the latest Alto at the Paris Motor Show. The vehicle will continue to compete (more…)

Meet the Suzuki Concept Kizashi 3

admin — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:53:56 +0000

Suzuki recently unveiled the Suzuki Concept Kizashi 3 at the NY Auto Show. This head turning automobile is set for future production according to officials at Suzuki. This concept model includes a 295 hp 3.6 L V6 engine with a 6 speed gear box and all wheel drive chassis. The production version of this automobile is expected to reach dealers by 2010.

Watch This Suzuki Go Under Water

admin — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:34:25 +0000

Crazy Aussies submerge a Suzuki.

2008 Suzuki XL7 Review, Pictures & Video

admin — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:27:38 +0000

Suzuki presents its car-based mid-size crossover SUV, the XL7. The versatility of this automobile is impressive and it only seems to advance for the 2008 year. (more…)