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Suzuki Alto Achieves 118 mpg US in City Driving in Australia

03 Nov 2009 14:37:54 PST

Written by Mike Millikin
After a successful New Zealand North-South drive at an average of 64 mpg Imp. (4.4 L/100km, 53.3 mpg US) last month, a Suzuki Alto has taken part in a further MPG marathon, this time down through Australia, managing to complete... After a successful New Zealand North-South drive at an average of...

Original story at Green Car Congress .

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Car sales figures for October 2009

02 Nov 2009 17:58:00 PST

Written by noreply@blogger.com (.)
During the month, GMI sold 4,231 units of the Chevrolet Spark, 1,161 units of the Chevrolet Tavera, 599 units of Chevy Aveo U-VA, 337 units of the Aveo, 163 units of the Chevrolet Optra, 110 units of the Chevrolet Captiva SUV and 812 units of the recently launched Chevrolet Cruze. Maruti Suz...

Original story at India Automotive .

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Suzuki Brings Kizashi V-6 Ringer to Portland -- Should They Build It?

16 Oct 2009 14:10:19 PDT

The Concept Kizashi 3 that Suzuki unveiled at the 2008 New York Auto Show was powered by a 300-hp, 3.6-liter V-6 mated to a six-speed automatic transmission and yet, that powertrain, along with 3.9 inches of wheelbase, is conspicuously absent from the just-launched production version of...

Original story at Motor Trend Blog .

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Suzuki Alto completes 3,380km marathon drive in New Zealand

13 Oct 2009 01:15:00 PDT

Written by noreply@blogger.com (.)
In a marathon drive aimed at proving that smaller cars are not necessarily only for city use – they can also be easily and comfortably driven over longer distances – motoring journalists Allan Dick and Donn Anderson drove two Suzuki Altos over 3,380km in New Zealand.

Original story at India Automotive .

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Opinion: More science needed on effects of genetically modifying food crops

23 Sep 2009 07:00:00 PDT

Canada approved the corn without assessing it for human health or environmental risk, claiming that the eight traits have already been cleared in other crop seeds – even though international food-safety guidelines that Canada helped develop state that stacked traits should be subje...

Original story at David Suzuki Foundation .

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Increasing the Porosity of Anode Material Could Lead to Better Performing Low-Temperature Solid Oxide Fuel Cells

15 Aug 2009 22:25:45 PDT

Written by Mike Millikin
—Suzuki et al. —Suzuki et al. —Suzuki et al. Toshio Suzuki, Zahir Hasan, Yoshihiro Funahashi, Toshiaki Yamaguchi, Yoshinobu Fujishiro, Masanobu Awano (2009) Impact of Anode Microstructure on Solid Oxide Fuel Cells. Science Vol. 325. no. 5942, pp. 852 - 855 doi: 10.1126/science.1176404

Original story at Green Car Congress . Related stories include: Suzuki to Show Plug-in Hybrid Variant of Swift, Fuel Cell Variant of SX4 at Toyota Motor Show - greencarcongress/TrBK (Feedburner) , Suzuki To Introduce Hybrid Kizashi In N America In 2011; Hybrid System Reportedly Co-Developed with GM - Green Car Congress

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Suzuki news and blogs - November 06, 2009

06 Nov 2009 00:00:01 PDT

Below is today's roundup of news and blogs that haven't yet hit top story status by our community. Visit Suzuki news and blogs for even more news and blogs converage.

• Maruti may assemble Grand Vitara SUV in India -- by noreply@blogger.com (.) from India Automotive
• Suzuki Kizashi: Prices to start at $19,000 in the US -- by noreply@blogger.com (.) from India Automotive
• Suzuki Alto Achieves 118 mpg US in City Driving in Australia -- by Mike Millikin from Green Car Congress
• Suzuki Alto achieves another mileage record -- by noreply@blogger.com (.) from India Automotive
• Economic Modelling Study Shows Canada Can Meet Global-Warming Reduction Targets While Growing Jobs and Economy -- by Mike Millikin from Green Car Congress
• SYM Cevalo 125: Will Mahindra bring this bike to India? -- by noreply@blogger.com (.) from India Automotive
• Copenhagen climate summit is crucial -- from David Suzuki Foundation - Science Matters
• Suzuki Equator ICON -- from Suzuki News - ZerCustoms
• Suzuki Kizashi Road Race, Delta and Westside -- from Suzuki News - ZerCustoms
• A123 Systems and IHI Corporation Sign Joint Marketing Agreement to Develop Advanced Battery Technology Business in Japan -- by Mike Millikin from Green Car Congress

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Comparison review: Six subcompact hatchbacks (Conclusion)

14 Jun 2009 19:04:10 PDT

ic Liverpool The fifth-place Suzuki SX4 loses for a high price, low gas mileage, and lack of power. The fourth-place Nissan Cube loses for possessing soggy driving dynamics that are at odds with a funky image, low gas mileage, and a poor seat-folding arrangement. ...

Original story at Examiner.com .

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Comparison review: Six subcompact hatchbacks (First place)

13 Jun 2009 22:05:53 PDT

Overall, the best spunky subcompact hatchback would have had the Soul's price tag, Honda Fit's gas mileage and interior space, the Suzuki SX4 or Pontiac G3's ride comfort, and a peppy engine, agile handling, and level of noise suppression that none of ...

Original story at Examiner.com .

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Comparison review: Six subcompact hatchbacks (Second place)

12 Jun 2009 21:06:25 PDT

As such, the well-reviewed Honda Fit has the second-highest sticker price of this comparison (behind only the Suzuki SX4) – that's Honda's cut – and high demand means dealers don't have to discount much from that sticker – their cut. ...

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Comparison review: Six subcompact hatchbacks (Fourth place)

10 Jun 2009 16:41:22 PDT

quiet in the Cube even when you demand more power than it can offer, but even with the standard 6-speed manual transmission it feels weaker than any of the others in this comparison but the especially sluggish Suzuki SX4 with its all-wheel-drive. ...

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Opinion: Little Suzuki proves to be a big surprise

09 Jun 2009 16:15:23 PDT

Examiner.com United Kingdom Treading the no-man's-land between conventional superminis and the smallest 4x4s, Suzuki's SX4 isn't an obvious choice but it is a rewarding one. The unobtrusive little Suzuki won't be popular with those looking to make a big fashion statement but it's ...

Original story at Scotsman .

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Comparison review: Six subcompact hatchbacks (Fifth place)

09 Jun 2009 16:08:33 PDT

Fans of the Suzuki SX4 call it an unappreciated gem for its interior room, handsome looks, and agile handling. Thanks to its available all-wheel-drive – Suzuki calls this hatchback a “crossover” because of that feature – the SX4 offers all-weather ...

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Now, no-frills Alto to take on Tata Nano

24 May 2009 16:11:47 PDT

India NEW DELHI: Maruti Suzuki, which sells every second car sold in India, is going to refresh its entire existing portfolio of older models in the next two years, a top company executive said. Swift, the largest selling premium hatchback in the country, ...

Original story at Economic Times .

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Japan Automakers Plan to Step Up Exports of Small-Cars

24 May 2009 15:48:07 PDT

Written by Mike Millikin
Mazda Motor Corp. will start exporting its 1.3-1.5-liter subcompact sold as the Demio in Japan and the Mazda2 elsewhere to North America. Mazda expects to sell 40,000 to 50,000 units annually there In June, Nissan Motor Co. will launch European sales of the 1-liter Pixo, made by Suzuki Motor C...

Original story at Green Car Congress . Related stories include: Detroit's loss is Maruti's gain as it picks engineers for its R&D pool - Wheels Unplugged - wheelsunplugged.com , Engineers Wanted by Tata and Maruti - CarTradeIndia.com

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Opinion: 1979 Suzuki Alto: Was it the ‘original Nano’?

24 Mar 2009 00:15:00 PDT

Written by noreply@blogger.com (.)
The Alto was first exported to Europe in 1981 and has recorded sales of 250,000 units during its 30 year presence. And, of course, the car has been a massive success story in India, with Maruti Suzuki selling, in the Indian market, every version of the car ever made. Even today, the company sel...

Original story at India Automotive .

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Suzuki is a Kicky Surprise

07 Jan 2009 02:07:52 PST

Sold in sedan and Crossover hatchback body styles, both models of SX4 use a 143-horsepower, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, all-wheel-drive, remote locking, air conditioning and a navigation system as standard equipment. SUZUKI SX4T CONCEPT — JDM Suzuki Swift steering wheel

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Opinion: Suzuki Aerio

05 Jan 2009 09:11:44 PST

Written by Chris Hafner
I loved the Aerio from the first moment I set eyes on it. Most economy cars play it safe, but the Aerio is like the love child of a Citroen CX and a Subaru XT, or perhaps a Renault Espace and a Japanese Kei car. It might not be a great car, but it's simple, cheap, incredibly useful, and--crucially--...

Original story at Car Lust .

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Suzuki SX4 Review - Kelley Blue Book

02 Jan 2009 10:01:16 PST

Written by rss@youtube.com (kbb)
FOR PRICING & SPECS ON THIS CAR VISIT: http://www.kbb.com/KBB/NewCars/Suzuki_SX4.aspx Suzuki SX4. Suzukis new SX4 offers a sporty all-wheel-drive alternative to the other cars in the small hatchback class. With an athletic look and eager engine, the SX4 produces more horsepower th...

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2009 Suzuki Equator - First Drive Review

30 Dec 2008 11:33:04 PST

Written by Car and Driver(noreply@blogger.com)
The first question we asked was “Why?”Why did Suzuki and Nissan apparently agree that a re-grilled Frontier belongs in Suzuki showrooms? The answer, of course, is that Suzuki doesn’t sell a pickup in the U.S. (never has, actually), and Nissan evidently needs some A-segment cars in other c...

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2009 Suzuki Equator - First Drive Review

30 Dec 2008 10:50:29 PST

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Ten New Cars Cheap Enough To Gift This Holiday [December To Remember]

18 Dec 2008 11:30:00 PST

Written by Matt Hardigree
MSRP: $12,625 Crazy Incentive: Red Tag MSRP $11,797 Pros: Your choice of sedan or hatch, it's an American car Cons: It's an American car designed and built by Daewoo, small How You Sell It: "You're partially supporting America with this car" 5.) 2009 Toyota Yaris

Original story at Jalopnik .

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2009 Motor Trend Truck of the Year Contender: Suzuki Equator

15 Dec 2008 20:12:20 PST

When is a Suzuki not a Suzuki? When it's a Nissan, of course. Say hello to the 2009 Suzuki Equator, Suzuki's new compact truck, which is essentially a rebadged Nissan Frontier, a pickup that bowed in the 2005 model year. Can the 2009 Suzuki Equator pull off the upset and score the 2009 Motor Tre...

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2008 Suzuki SX4, Part Two

06 May 2008 21:00:00 PDT

Written by Matt Hardigree
Are our cars as exciting as our bikes?" Suzuki asks in its advertisements. I'm not a big bike guy, but I'm willing to guess no way in hell. But it's closer than you think. The best part of this crossover is how it handles when it needs to. The SX4 goes where you point it and the auto AWD system provides...

Original story at Jalopnik .

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2008 Suzuki Swift: Around The Block

22 Apr 2008 21:00:00 PDT

Written by Matt Hardigree
When we found out Suzuki had an event with a Euro-only 2008 Suzuki Swift just a short distance from Chicago we jumped at the chance to take it for a quick spin. A volume seller in Europe, Asia and other markets, the Swift has a mostly inglorious past here in the states as the almost indistinguis...

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Autoblog Podcast #63

18 Apr 2007 10:07:00 PDT

Written by Dan Roth
Filed under: New York Auto Show, Podcasts, Economy, Sedans/Saloons, Hatchbacks, Ford, GM, Suzuki It's nice to be back in the swing of things. We're once again cranking out weekly podcasts, and #63 is a compact one. We start off salivating over the news that the next generation Suzuki Swift...

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