NEWS - AUTOMOTIVE

News, updates and press releases

11 Mar 2010
Suzuki Swift Still the One in New Zealand Market
The most successful car in the history of the Suzuki Motor Corporation has again led the New Zealand new car market.
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23 Feb 2010
Twenty Millionth Milestone for Expanding Suzuki
Domestic sales of new Suzuki cars in Japan have topped 20 million units in the wake of record demand for the marque in world markets.
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19 Feb 2010
New Suzuki Alto Demand Sets Maruti Plant Humming
The new Suzuki Alto, which recently launched in New Zealand, is driving the Indian arm of Suzuki to record heights.
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18 Feb 2010
New Suzuki Kizashi Sedan Gets The Green Light for New Zealand
Suzuki is entering a new market sector with the New Zealand launching of the new European-inspired Kizashi sedan this year.
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17 Feb 2010
Harrison's Debut Victory at Manfeild Leaves Suzuki Swift Sport Cup Championship Wide Open
Overcoming the adversity of a spectacular crash during the season opener at Pukekohe, Scott Harrison won the fifth round of the Suzuki Swift Sport Cup Championship at Manfeild on February 13/14.
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16 Feb 2010
Concept Suzuki Swift and SX4 Models with Alternative Fuel Sources
An electrically powered concept version of the top-selling small car in New Zealand is being displayed in Europe.
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27 Jan 2010
Points Close Up in Suzuki Swift Sport Cup Championship
The importance of finishing a race even when the odds are bad was underlined by William Bamber at the recent Timaru national motor race meeting.
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27 Jan 2010
Revised Suzuki SX4 with More Performance, Better Economy
Better fuel economy, more performance and greater refinements are key elements of the revised range of Suzuki SX4 models just introduced to the New Zealand market.
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27 Jan 2010
Special Sports-Oriented Suzuki Swift SR6 Will Be Limited Edition
A new Special Edition SR6 version of the top-selling Suzuki Swift five-door hatchback has been launched in New Zealand.
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19 Jan 2010
Dallas Closes Suzuki Sport Championship Pointscore On Bamber
Aucklander Ben Dallas has closed up the leadership pointscore after a close round victory in the Suzuki Swift Sport Cup championship at Teretonga.
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13 Jan 2010
Suzuki Swift Tops New Zealand Small Car Market for Fourth Successive Year
The evergreen Suzuki Swift has continued its drive at the top of the New Zealand small car market.
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10 Dec 2009
Suzuki & VW Agreed to Establish a Comprehensive Partnership
Volkswagen AG (Wolfsburg, Germany “Volkswagen”) and Suzuki Motor Corporation (Hamamatsu, Japan “Suzuki”) have reached a common understanding to establish a comprehensive partnership. A framework agreement has been signed by representatives of both companies today.
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08 Dec 2009
Suzuki Swift Top Selling New Car in New Zealand
The top-selling Suzuki Swift has topped new car sales charts in New Zealand for the second time this year.
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09 Nov 2009
Suzuki Alto Achieves 2.0L / 100KM in City Driving
Suzuki’s small car champion the Alto has smashed all records to achieve a stunning 2.0L / 100km fuel economy figure in the final day of the Global Green Challenge.
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09 Nov 2009
Discount Tickets Available
The 2009 Wanganui Cemetery Circuit Motorcycle race event is shaping up to be the best in years. There’s a line-up of exciting overseas and local riding talent...
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08 Nov 2009
Bamber Takes Early Swift Championship Lead
Early honours in the Suzuki Swift Sport Cup have gone to young Wanganui racer William Bamber.
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06 Nov 2009
Strong Result for Suzuki in Green Car Challenge
The Global Green Challenge has been run and won and it was the most affordable car in the strong line up of contenders, the Suzuki Alto, putting in one of the best performances with the lowest recorded economy figure of any car at 2.0L / 100km.
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04 Nov 2009
New Suzuki Alto Quality a Hit with Consumers
The new Suzuki Alto is a shining example of improved motor vehicle build and quality standards in emerging nations.
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27 Oct 2009
Top Runners Return to Challenge Suzuki Swift Sport Cup Honours
The top three ranking Suzuki Swift Sport Cup drivers are returning this summer to challenge for overall honours in the one-make saloon car series.
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23 Oct 2009
Porsche Treat For Suzuki Championship Driver
One lucky Suzuki Swift Sport Cup Championship driver this summer will win the opportunity to drive a high performance Porsche 997 GT3 Cup car.
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