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The practical and versatile Suzuki Vitara SUV, which is offered in either two- or four-wheel-drive modes, is the recipient of two more awards. These announcements come on the back of new Vitara sales in New Zealand rising 16.9 per cent in the January to November period, compared to the same eleven months last year. At the same time, total sales of new SUV models are unchanged.

Waikato father and son, Andrew (left) and Jesse Stroud, who are both enjoying being able to race together on identical Suzuki GSX150F bikes in the Suzuki International Series.

Whanganui’s Richie Dibben (Suzuki GSX-R600), seen here leading Te Awamutu's David Hall (Suzuki GSX-R600) at Taupo at the weekend.

Independent motoring journalist Donn Anderson and his son Jamie Anderson recently completed challenging drives over soaking wet North Island roads in a range of Suzuki models - all of which bettered the official combined cycle fuel tests. Completed with two occupants and luggage and no special preparation, both drivers said the electronic read-out of fuel usage and instant fuel consumption monitors that are standard on all the Suzuki cars tested proved invaluable in seeking the most economical motoring.

Glen Eden's Daniel Mettam (Suzuki GSX-R1000, No.34) and Wellington's Sloan Frost (Suzuki GSX-R1000, No.1), sure to be contender in the Formula One class this year.

Florida's Ricky Carmichael (left, Suzuki RM-Z450) showed he still possessed all the skills that earned him the title of Goat (greatest of all time) nickname in the United States when he led Team USA (pictured here Carmichael, left, Joey Savatgy, centre, and Jason Anderson, right) to victory in the Anzacs versus USA challenge at Mt Smart Stadium on Saturday night.

Taupo's Brad Groombridge (Suzuki RM-Z450), a versatile ironman sportsman with a hard-as-nails attitude.

The Suzuki range of compact SUV models are winning the race for low emissions and frugal fuel economy following the results of independent testing on New Zealand roads. Three Suzuki SUV hatchback models - the Vitara, S-Cross and Ignis - were each put to “real world” driving tests over North Island highways while also facing challenging weather conditions. Each car comfortably bettered official combined fuel cycles, proving careful driving can improve on claimed factory results.

Taupo's Scott Moir (Suzuki GSX-R1000), hoping to make it three Suzuki International Series wins in a row this season.

The popular Suzuki Swift continues to dominate light car sales in New Zealand where it is an on-going hit with private new vehicle buyers. In the latest Motor Industry Association figures for the year to date ending September, the Swift captured a leading 39.8 per cent of the light car segment with sales of 2,263. This is 75 per cent more than its nearest competitor.