NEWS - AUTOMOTIVE

News, updates and press releases

	12 Nov 2010 Turbocharged Suzuki Kizashi Concept Stops the Crowds at Sydney Show A turbocharged concept version of the class-leading Suzuki Kizashi sedan wowed crowds at the recent Sydney Motor Show. The high performance adaption of the newest model in the mid-size car market was a surprise highlight at the exhibition.
	09 Nov 2010 Extra Features Enhance Award-Winning Suzuki Grand Vitara Added enhancements have made the latest versions of the versatile Suzuki Grand Vitara an even greater force in the four wheel drive market.
	26 Oct 2010 Rally Ace Heads up New Suzuki Dealership in Dunedin A fast moving pair with an eye on the competitive edge has taken over a rapidly expanding motor vehicle brand in Dunedin.
	15 Oct 2010 Suzuki Alto a Star Performance in AA Energywise Rally The Suzuki Alto has maintained its thrifty reputation after a star performance in the four-day AA Energywise Rally run over North Island roads.
	05 Oct 2010 Suzuki Swift SR7 Owners Contribute to Breast Cancer Appeal Every new owner of a Suzuki Swift SR7 five-door hatchback in October is making a contribution to a worthwhile health campaign. The new Swift cars are part of the Firestone Pink Cap Drive raising funds for the New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation (NZBCF).
	28 Sep 2010 New Safer Suzuki Swift Wins Fuel Economy Contest The new generation Suzuki Swift world car is already proving a winner in the fuel economy and safety stakes.
	23 Sep 2010 Suzuki Swift SR7 Special Edition Celebrates a Best-Selling Baby The SR7 Special Edition adaption of the top-selling Suzuki Swift five-door hatchback celebrates an unbroken record of leading sales in the small car category.
	10 Sep 2010 “Sixth Sense” Ability for New All-Wheel-Drive Suzuki Kizashi Sport The Kizashi Sport AWD adds a fresh dimension to Suzuki’s range of global cars, with a comprehensive specification that enhances the brand’s image.
	27 Aug 2010 Suzuki and Castrol Come up Trumps He’s just 15 years old, but Christchurch racer Tom Barker has six years of motorsport experience behind him and has just won a sponsored scholarship drive in the most competitive one-make championship in New Zealand.
	15 Jun 2010 Swift Maintains Record-Breaking New Zealand Run The most successful Suzuki passenger car model ever sold in New Zealand has continued on its record-breaking way.
	02 Jun 2010 Suzuki Kizashi Tops Owner Satisfaction Survey The new Suzuki Kizashi mid-size sedan has won a significant North American owner satisfaction award.
	24 May 2010 Kizashi Premium Sedan Redefines the Suzuki Brand in New Zealand The new Kizashi medium size sedan will redefine the Suzuki brand in New Zealand, according to a senior Japanese motor industry executive.
	17 May 2010 Evergreen Suzuki Jimny Celebrates 40th Anniversary The world’s first compact four-wheel-drive SUV vehicle is celebrating its 40th birthday this year.
	23 Apr 2010 HAMILTON SUCCESS FOR SUZUKI SWIFTS PUTS SEAL OF APPROVAL ON THE ONE-MAKE CLASS The Suzuki Swift Sport Cup cars wowed the crowds at the Hamilton ITM 400 V8 Supercars street race meeting over the weekend of April 17-18, crowning a superb season for the one-make saloon car series.
	12 Apr 2010 SUZUKI ALTO CHALLENGE IN 2010 ENERGYWISE RALLY Long-time fuel economy driver Donn Anderson is out to make a small car challenge in this year’s national Automobile Association EnergyWise Rally. The Auckland motoring writer is driving a 1-litre Suzuki Alto hatchback in the event which runs from October 11 until October 14.
	12 Apr 2010 CHAMPIONS TO RACE SUZUKI SWIFTS AT HAMILTON STREET RACE MEETING The return of motor sport champions old and new is boosting the Suzuki Swift Sport entry to record levels at the Hamilton street race meeting this weekend.
	08 Apr 2010 SUZUKI KIZASHI LAUNCH DATE CONFIRMED FOR NEW ZEALAND The Kizashi, Suzuki Motor Corporation’s largest-ever passenger car model, goes on sale in New Zealand on May 10.
	30 Mar 2010 SUZUKI SWIFTS TO SHARE LIMELIGHT WITH V8 SUPERCARS AT HAMILTON STREET RACE MEETING Suzuki Swifts will share the limelight with V8 Supercars at the ITM 400 motor race meeting on the streets of Hamilton in April.
	30 Mar 2010 SNEAK PREVIEW OF NEW SUZUKI KIZASHI CAR AT HAMILTON STREET RACE MEETING New Zealanders will get a sneak preview of the long-awaited Suzuki Kizashi saloon car at the ITM V8 Supercars street race meeting in Hamilton on April 17 and 18.
	23 Mar 2010 Promising William Bamber is the New Suzuki Swift Sport Cup Champion Promising young Wanganui driver William Bamber fulfilled his summer’s dream by winning the Suzuki Swift Sport Cup motor racing championship at Taupo yesterday.