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It is with heavy hearts and great sadness, we advise of the passing of Suzuki New Zealand stalwart, Simon Meade on Saturday 18 May.

The revs are starting to build with massive support arriving and overseas interest being shown ahead of the 2024 Suzuki International Series. The popular annual three-round Suzuki International Series, including the world-renowned Cemetery Circuit street race event in Whanganui on Boxing Day, kicks off this busiest time of the year for New Zealand's elite motorcycle road-racers.

With combined experience at Suzuki New Zealand of close to 60 years, the new CEO and Executive Team is in a good place to continue the success of this well-known automotive, motorcycle and outboard brand. Following the recent retirement of its well-respected CEO, Tom Peck, the torch has been passed to Gary Collins, the company’s long standing and well-respected General Manager of Automobile.

Tom Peck would probably describe himself as a Suzuki aficionado above all else, after all when you spend nearly 50 years of your life with one brand it's not just a job. When Tom retires on Friday 5 April he will leave some fairly big boots to fill and take with him a wealth of knowledge spanning more than 38 years of continuous service at Suzuki New Zealand Limited.

Suzuki New Zealand has taken home the Canstar Blue Customer Satisfaction New Car Award for 2024 and received an outstanding five stars in all categories, earning more top ratings from its customers than the other ten car brands in the survey combined.

Wairarapa’s Eva Wintle was simply lost for words at the end of her difficult and stressful couple of days of racing at the sixth and final round of this season’s New Zealand Superbike Championships at the weekend.

Upper Hutt’s Rogan Chandler has been on title-winning pace all season and finally he reaped his just rewards at the final round of this season’s New Zealand Superbike Championships.

Off-road or no road, that’s where the Suzuki Jimny feels most at home, and on a summer’s day high in the heart of the MacKenzie country, a convoy of 65 Jimnys made their way through the wilderness of the Cass Valley for the first ever Suzuki Jimny Fest!

Suzuki’s iconic Jimny just got bigger - with the launch of the new Jimny 5-Door. For more than 50 years, the Jimny has offered uncompromising off-road ability. The new Jimny 5-Door builds on this legacy. This isn’t just the release of a new vehicle; it’s a celebration of freedom, adventure, and the indomitable Kiwi spirit.

Ernest, Ernie, or Mr Suzuki as he's known in Masterton, isn't just a Suzuki fan; he's a living testament to Suzuki's legacy of reliability and precision. With a remarkable 55-year career as a motor mechanic, Ernie's journey is interwoven with Suzuki in the Wairarapa area. And Ernie's love affair with Suzuki goes way beyond his professional life.