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Suzuki Motor is making large scale work suspensions in March, local press reported today, adding that the company would also stage a three-day lay-off for 6,000 white collar workers next month. Full story...

Suzuki Motor Corp has recalled close to 130,000 vans and trucks on its domestic market of Japan on fears a defect in the rear tyre system could cause the vehicles to roll over. Full story...

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. Full story...

This week, Auto123.com features the following road tests: The Kia Soul, the new all-purpose vehicle designed for the young and the young at heart. The Saab 9-3 Aero Sport Cross Wheel-Drive, the Swedish all-wheel-drive sedan that we've been breathlessly waiting for. And lastly, the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S, the supreme SUV. Also, check out our video on the Suzuki SX4 DDiS, a foretaste of a diesel version - thus more fuel efficient - that will soon be available in Canada. Full story...

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. Full story...

A top American Suzuki Motor Corp. executive is trying to persuade GMAC Financial Services to provide more consumer and wholesale loans to sales-starved dealers. "Everything is on the table," says Suzuki spokesman Jeff Holland. Full story...

Suzuki posted 117.7% growth in the Middle East last year, selling over 24,000 units in 2008. Full story...

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. Full story...

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. Full story...

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. Full story...

Renault said it is looking for partners to share engine development costs. Renault already has partnerships with General Motors and Suzuki, which both buy Renault diesel engines. Full story...

Suzuki plans to decide in late March whether it will delay the launch of its future car assembly plant in Russia by one year. Full story...

St. Petersburg's city government is considering allocating another plot of land for Suzuki's planned car assembly plant to minimise the cost to the automaker. Full story...

The St Petersburg city government is considering allocating another land plot for Suzuki's future car assembly plant, after weak soil added to construction costs at the originally allocated site. Full story...

In a move that has become common as Japanese automaker accountants tally up their third financial quarter results, Suzuki Motor has slashed its annual operating profit forecast by a third. The reasons were familiar, too: falling global car sales and a strong yen. Full story...

Gary Akin, vice president of sales at struggling American Suzuki Motor Corp., has left the company, spokesman Jeff Holland said on Wednesday.. His duties will be assumed by Koichi Suzuki, 45, vice president in charge of automotive operations. Full story...

Gary Akin, vice president of sales at struggling American Suzuki Motor Corp., has left the company, said spokesman Jeff Holland. His duties will be assumed by Koichi Suzuki, 45, vice president in charge of automotive operations. Full story...

Indian car market leader Maruti Suzuki set domestic and total sales records last month while volume at utility vehicle and tractor specialist Mahindra & Mahindra fell 21%. Full story...

Maruti Suzuki India, hit by rising costs, adverse currency effects and a slight fall in sales, has reported a fall in nine-month profits. Full story...

Honda and Suzuki were the only Japanese automakers with higher domestic sales in 2008. Overall, domestic sales fell 4.8 percent from 2007. Light-vehicle sales fell to 4,920,212 in 2008, dragged down by a 13. Full story...