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Suzuki Motor Corporation
Type Public (TYO: 7269)
Founded 1909
Headquarters Flag of Japan Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan
Key people Osamu Suzuki, Chairman & CEO
Hiroshi Tsuda, President & COO
Industry Auto-Cars/Light Trucks
Products Automobiles, Motorcycles, Outboard Motors, and Other Products
Revenue $19. A public company usually refers to a company that is permitted to offer its registered securities ( Stock, bonds, etc The, or TSE, located in Tokyo, Japan, is the second largest Stock exchange market in the world by market value second only to the New York Stock Year 1909 ( MCMIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting is a city located in western Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, and is the largest city in the prefecture WikipediaWikiProject Japanese prefectures for guidelines--> is a prefecture of Japan located in the Chūbu region on Honshū Island For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. A chief executive officer ( CEO) or chief executive is typically the highest-ranking corporate officer ( executive) or administrator A chief operating officer or chief operations officer ( COO) is a Corporate officer responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the Corporation For other uses of this term see Industry (disambiguation An industry (from Latin industrius, "diligent industrious" In Marketing, a product is anything that can be offered to a Market that might satisfy a want or need MotorCycle is the title of a 1993 album by Rock band Daniel Amos, released on BAI Records. An outboard motor is a propulsion system for smaller Boats General uses Outboard motors for a Boat are developed as a self-contained In business revenue or revenues is Income that a company receives from its normal business activities usually from the sale of goods and services 76 billion USD (2005)
Employees 13,760 (2005)
Website www.globalsuzuki.com

Suzuki Motor Corporation (スズキ株式会社 Suzuki Kabushikigaisha?) is a Japanese multinational corporation that specializes in manufacturing compact automobiles, a full range of motorcycles, All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), outboard marine engines, wheelchairs and a variety of other small internal combustion engines. Employment is a Contract between two parties, one being the employer and the other being the employee. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. A website (alternatively web site or Web site, a back-construction from the Proper noun World Wide Web) is a collection of Web pages For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. Multinational corporation ( MNC) or transnational corporation ( TNC) is a Corporation or enterprise that manages Production or delivers MotorCycle is the title of a 1993 album by Rock band Daniel Amos, released on BAI Records. An all-terrain vehicle (ATV is defined by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI as a vehicle that travels on low pressure tires with a seat that is straddled by An outboard motor is a propulsion system for smaller Boats General uses Outboard motors for a Boat are developed as a self-contained A wheelchair is a wheeled Mobility device in which the user sits The internal combustion engine is an engine in which the Combustion of Fuel and an Oxidizer (typically air occurs in a confined space called a Suzuki is the 12th largest automobile manufacturer in the world, employs over 45,000 people, has 35 main production facilities in 23 countries and 133 distributors in 192 countries. "The world " is a proper noun for the planet Earth envisioned from an Anthropocentric or Human Worldview, as a place


"Suzuki" is pronounced in Japanese as "soo-zoo-kee" /suzuki/, with emphasis on a high "kee". It is often mistakenly pronounced in English as "suh-ZOO-kee" /səˈzuːki/, with a stressed "zoo". This pronunciation is used by the English-speaking public and by the Suzuki company in marketing campaigns directed at this demographic.

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History

In 1909, Michio Suzuki founded the Suzuki Loom Company in the small seacoast village of Hamamatsu, Japan. is a city located in western Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, and is the largest city in the prefecture For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. Business boomed as Suzuki built weaving looms for Japan's giant silk industry. A loom is a Machine or device for Weaving thread or Yarn into Textiles Looms can range from very small hand-held frames to large free-standing For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. Silk is a natural Protein Fiber, some forms of which can be woven into Textiles The best-known type of silk is obtained from cocoons Suzuki's only desire was to build better, more user-friendly looms. In 1929, Michio Suzuki invented a new type of weaving machine, which was exported overseas. Year 1929 ( MCMXXIX) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Suzuki filed as many as 120 patents and utility model rights. The company's first 30 years focused on the development and production of these exceptionally complex machines.

Despite the success of his looms, Suzuki realized his company had to diversify and he began to look at other products. A loom is a Machine or device for Weaving thread or Yarn into Textiles Looms can range from very small hand-held frames to large free-standing Based on consumer demand, he decided that building a small car would be the most practical new venture. Consumers refers to individuals or households that use goods and services generated within the economy. The project began in 1937, and within two years Suzuki had completed several compact prototype cars. A prototype is an original type form or instance of something serving as a typical example basis or standard for other things of the same category These first Suzuki motor vehicles were powered by a then-innovative, liquid-cooled, four-stroke, four-cylinder engine. It featured a cast aluminum crankcase and gearbox and generated 13 horsepower (9. WikipediaNaming For the GI Joe character see List of GI Joe ARAH characters. For the Transformers characters see Crankcase (Transformers. 7 kW) from a displacement of less than 800cc. A cubic centimetre or cubic centimeter (symbol cm3 —the abbreviation cc, though widely used is deprecated is a commonly used unit of Volume

With the onset of World War II, production plans for Suzuki's new vehicles were halted when the government declared civilian passenger cars a "non-essential commodity. " At the conclusion of the war, Suzuki went back to producing looms. A loom is a Machine or device for Weaving thread or Yarn into Textiles Looms can range from very small hand-held frames to large free-standing Loom production was given a boost when the U. A loom is a Machine or device for Weaving thread or Yarn into Textiles Looms can range from very small hand-held frames to large free-standing S. government approved the shipping of cotton to Japan. Suzuki's fortunes brightened as orders began to increase from domestic textile manufacturers. But the joy was short-lived as the cotton market collapsed in 1951.

Faced with this colossal challenge, Suzuki's thoughts went back to motor vehicles. After the war, the Japanese had a great need for affordable, reliable personal transportation. A number of firms began offering "clip-on" gas-powered engines that could be attached to the typical bicycle. The bicycle, cycle, or bike is a pedal-driven, human-powered vehicle with two wheels attached to a frame, one behind Suzuki's first two-wheel ingenuity came in the form of a motorized bicycle called, the "Power Free. The bicycle, cycle, or bike is a pedal-driven, human-powered vehicle with two wheels attached to a frame, one behind " Designed to be inexpensive and simple to build and maintain, the 1952 Power Free featured a 36 cc two-stroke engine. The two-stroke Internal combustion engine differs from the more common Four-stroke engine by completing the same four processes (intake compression combustion exhaust An unprecedented feature was the double-sprocket gear system, enabling the rider to either pedal with the engine assisting, pedal without engine assist, or simply disconnect the pedals and run on engine power alone. The system was so ingenious that the patent office of the new democratic government granted Suzuki a financial subsidy to continue research in motorcycle engineering, and so was born Suzuki Motor Corporation. A patent is a set of Exclusive rights granted by a State to an inventor or his assignee for a fixed period of time in exchange for a disclosure of an In Economics, a subsidy (also known as a subvention is a form of financial assistance paid to a business or economic sector MotorCycle is the title of a 1993 album by Rock band Daniel Amos, released on BAI Records.

In 1953, Suzuki scored the first of many racing victories when the tiny 60 cc "Diamond Free" won its class in the Mount Fuji Hill Climb. is the highest Mountain in Japan at.An Active volcano that last erupted in 1707–08 it straddles the boundary of Shizuoka and

Suzulight
Suzulight

By 1954, Suzuki was producing 6,000 motorcycles per month and had officially changed its name to Suzuki Motor Co. , Ltd. Following the success of its first motorcycles, Suzuki created an even more successful automobile: the 1955 Suzulight. Suzuki showcased its penchant for innovation from the beginning. The Suzulight included front-wheel drive, four-wheel independent suspension and rack-and-pinion steering -- features common on cars half a century later.

Historical timeline

1909 - Suzuki Loom Works founded in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, by Michio Suzuki. is a city located in western Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, and is the largest city in the prefecture WikipediaWikiProject Japanese prefectures for guidelines--> is a prefecture of Japan located in the Chūbu region on Honshū Island
1920 - Reorganized, incorporated, and capitalized at 500,000 yen as Suzuki Loom Manufacturing Co. with Michio Suzuki as president. President is a Title leaders of Organizations companies, Trade unions universities, and countries.
1952 - 'Power Free' motorized bicycle marketed.
1954 - Company name changed to Suzuki Motor Co. ,Ltd.
1955 - Lightweight car 'Suzulight' (360cc, 2-stroke) marketed helping to usher in Japan's light-weight car age. The two-stroke Internal combustion engine differs from the more common Four-stroke engine by completing the same four processes (intake compression combustion exhaust For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics.
1961 - Suzuki Loom Manufacturing Co. established by separating the loom machine division from the motor works and lightweight truck 'Suzulight Carry' marketed. A loom is a Machine or device for Weaving thread or Yarn into Textiles Looms can range from very small hand-held frames to large free-standing The Suzuki Carry, officially known as the L60V, is a Microvan and Pickup truck produced by the Japanese automaker Suzuki.
1962 - Suzuki won the 50 cc class championship at the Isle of Man TT
1963 - U. TT Race History Motor racing began on the Isle of Man in 1904 with the Gordon Bennett Car Trials and were originally restricted to touring automobiles S. Suzuki Motor Corp. , a direct sales subsidiary, opened in Los Angeles. Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West
1965 - 'D55' (5. 5 hp, 2-stroke) outboard motor marketed and makes early inroads and Fronte 800 marketed. The two-stroke Internal combustion engine differs from the more common Four-stroke engine by completing the same four processes (intake compression combustion exhaust An outboard motor is a propulsion system for smaller Boats General uses Outboard motors for a Boat are developed as a self-contained The Suzuki Fronte 360 2-door sedan was introduced in March 1967
1967 - Thai Suzuki Motor Co. , Ltd. established as a local assembly plant.
1968 - Carry full-cab van marketed. The Suzuki Carry, officially known as the L60V, is a Microvan and Pickup truck produced by the Japanese automaker Suzuki. A van is a kind of vehicle used for Transporting goods or groups of people
1970 - LJ-Series 4X4 marketed. The Suzuki LJ series (light jeep was a small SUV produced between 1960 and 1981
1971 - GT750 motorcycle marketed. MotorCycle is the title of a 1993 album by Rock band Daniel Amos, released on BAI Records.
1973 - Suzuki Canada Ltd. , opened in Ontario, Canada. Ontario (ɒnˈtɛrioʊ is a province located in the central part of Canada, the largest by population and second largest after Quebec Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page
1974 - P. T. Suzuki Indonesia Manufacturing established in Jakarta, Indonesia, entry into medical equipment field by marketing the Suzuki Motor Chair Z600 motorized wheelchair, expansion into the housing field initiated with Suzuki Home marketing two models of prefab 'Mini-House' and three types of storage sheds. Jakarta (also DKI Jakarta) is the Capital and largest city of Indonesia. The Republic of Indonesia ( (Republik Indonesia is a Country in Southeast Asia. A wheelchair is a wheeled Mobility device in which the user sits Prefabrication is the practice of assembling components of a Structure in a Factory or other Manufacturing site and Transporting complete
1975 - Antonio Suzuki Corp. , a joint venture for knockdown production and sales, established in Manila, the Philippines. A joint venture (often abbreviated JV) is an entity formed between two or more parties to undertake economic activity together The City of Manila The Philippines ( Filipino: Pilipinas, officially known as the Republic of the Philippines (fil ''Republika ng Pilipinas'' RP
1976 - GS-Series motorcycles marketed.
1977 - LJ80 4x4 vehicle marketed and exports of GS1000H motorcycle began. The Suzuki LJ series (light jeep was a small SUV produced between 1960 and 1981 Four-wheel drive, 4WD, or 4x4 ("four by four" is a four-wheeled Vehicle with a drivetrain that allows all four Wheels to In Economics, an export is any good or Commodity, Transported from one country to another country in a Legitimate fashion MotorCycle is the title of a 1993 album by Rock band Daniel Amos, released on BAI Records.
1979 - Alto marketed. The Suzuki Alto is a very small car ( Kei car) designed by Suzuki.
1979 - SC100 marketed in the UK. The Suzuki SC100 was a car manufactured by Suzuki and launched in 1979 in the UK and Holland.
1980 - Suzuki Australia Pty. Ltd. established in Sydney, Australia and entry into general purpose engine field by marketing three electric power generator models. Sydney (ˈsɪdniː is the most populous city in Australia, with a Metropolitan area population of approximately 4 For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. In Electricity generation, an electrical generator is a device that converts Mechanical energy to Electrical energy, generally using Electromagnetic
1981 - Business ties with General Motors (U. General Motors Corporation ( GM) ( is a multinational automobile manufacturer founded in 1908 and headquartered in the United States. S. ) and Isuzu Motors, Ltd.(Japan) signed. ( is a Japanese car commercial vehicle and heavy truck manufacturing company, headquartered in Tokyo.
1982 - 4X4 production began at PAK Suzuki Motor Co. , Ltd. in Karachi, Pakistan and won maker championship for 7th consecutive year at the World Road Race Grand Prix 500. (ڪراچي) is the largest city in Pakistan. It is the world's second largest city proper behind Mumbai in terms of population which exceeds 10 million Pakistan () officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country located in South Asia, Southwest Asia, Middle East and Overview A Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix was first organized by the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM in 1949
1982 - SC100 Discontinued in favour of Alto. The Suzuki SC100 was a car manufactured by Suzuki and launched in 1979 in the UK and Holland. The Suzuki Alto is a very small car ( Kei car) designed by Suzuki.
1983 - Cultus/Swift 1. The Suzuki Cultus is a supermini first presented at the 25th Tokyo Motor Show, formally introduced in 1983 and ultimately marketed worldwide under more than a The Suzuki Swift is nameplate marketed by Suzuki carried by vehicles of three distinct derivations Generations I II III a Supermini that 0-liter passenger car marketed and 4X4 production started at Maruti Udyog Ltd. in New Delhi, India. Maruti Suzuki India Limited ( Hindi: मारुति सुज़ूकी इंडिया लिमिटेड is a publicly listed Automaker in New Delhi (नई दिल्ली ਨਵੀਂ ਦਿੱਲੀ نئی دلی is the Capital city of India. India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country
1984 - Suzuki New Zealand Ltd. New Zealand is an Island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses (the North Island and the South Island established in Wanganui, New Zealand and began export of Chevrolet Sprint to the United States. Wanganui is an urban area and district on the west coast of the North Island of New Zealand. New Zealand is an Island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses (the North Island and the South Island The Suzuki Cultus is a supermini first presented at the 25th Tokyo Motor Show, formally introduced in 1983 and ultimately marketed worldwide under more than a The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Car production technical assistance contract signed with China National Aerotechnology Import & Export Beijing Corporation. China ( Wade-Giles ( Mandarin) Chung¹kuo² is a cultural region, an ancient Civilization, and depending on perspective a National Operation of Suzuki Motor GmbH Deutschland began in Heppenheim,Germany. Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung ( GmbH) is a type of legal entity very common in Germany (where it was created in 1892 Austria Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. Heppenheim (Bergstraße is the seat of Bergstraße district in Hesse, Germany, lying on the Bergstraße on the edge of the Odenwald Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe.
1985 - SUZUKI of AMERICA AUTOMOTIVE CORP. established with the introduction of the Samurai, and the sensational GSX-R750 motorcycle with an oil-cooled engine marketed and scooter production started at Avello S. The Suzuki SJ-Series began production in 1982 in Hamamatsu, Japan. The GSX-R750 is a Sport bike from Suzuki 's GSX-R series of Motorcycles. MotorCycle is the title of a 1993 album by Rock band Daniel Amos, released on BAI Records. A scooter is a style of two-wheeled motor vehicle traditionally defined by characteristics such as a step-through frame wheels less than 16" in diameter and an engine located A. of Spain. Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Agreement with Santana Motors to produce Suzuki cars in their Linares factory in Andalusia, Spain. Linares is a city located in the Andalusian province of Jaén, Spain. Andalusia (Andalucía is an autonomous community of Spain. It is the most populous and the second largest in terms of land area
1986 - American Suzuki Motor Corp. is formed merging U. S. Suzuki Motor Corp and Suzuki of America Automotive Corp.
1987 - Cultus/Swift production began in Colombia and total aggregate car exports reached 2 million units. The Suzuki Cultus is a supermini first presented at the 25th Tokyo Motor Show, formally introduced in 1983 and ultimately marketed worldwide under more than a The Suzuki Swift is nameplate marketed by Suzuki carried by vehicles of three distinct derivations Generations I II III a Supermini that In Statistics, aggregate data describes data combined from several measurements
1988 - Escudo/Vitara 4x4 marketed and total aggregate car production reached 10 million units. The Suzuki Escudo (known as Sidekick in North America and Vitara in Europe, the Philippines and Australia, as well as North America The Suzuki Escudo (known as Sidekick in North America and Vitara in Europe, the Philippines and Australia, as well as North America In Statistics, aggregate data describes data combined from several measurements .
1989 - CAMI Automotive Inc. established and began operation in Ontario, Canada. CAMI Automotive is an independently incorporated Joint venture of Automobile manufacturing in Ingersoll Ontario, Canada and formed Ontario (ɒnˈtɛrioʊ is a province located in the central part of Canada, the largest by population and second largest after Quebec Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page Swift GT/GLX and Sidekick sales begin in the United States. The Suzuki Swift is nameplate marketed by Suzuki carried by vehicles of three distinct derivations Generations I II III a Supermini that The Suzuki Escudo (known as Sidekick in North America and Vitara in Europe, the Philippines and Australia, as well as North America The United States of America —commonly referred to as the
1990 - Corporate name changed to Suzuki Motor Corporation.
1991 - Car production started in Korea through technical ties with Daewoo Shipbuilding & Heavy Machinery Ltd and Cappuccino 2-seater marketed. Korea is a geographic area composed of two sovereign countries a civilization and a former state situated on the Korean Peninsula in East Asia. This article is about the Chaebol Daewoo Group For the Korean auto company Daewoo Motors that is associated with Chevrolet, see GM Daewoo. The Suzuki Cappuccino is a small 2-door 2-seater hard top roadster produced by Suzuki Motor Corporation.
The Suzuki plant in Esztergom, Hungary has over 6000 employees. (As of 2007)
The Suzuki plant in Esztergom, Hungary has over 6000 employees. Esztergom (known by alternative names) is a City in northern Hungary, about 50 km north-west of the Capital Budapest. Hungary (Magyarország 'mɔɟɔrorsaːg) officially in English the Republic of Hungary ( Magyar Köztársaság, literally Magyar (Hungarian Republic (As of 2007)
1993 - Passenger car production/sales began at Suzuki Egypt S. This article is about the country of Egypt For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Egypt topics. A. E. , opening ceremony for new car production plant held at Magyar Suzuki Corp. in Esztergom, Hungary and Wagon R passenger car marketed. Esztergom (known by alternative names) is a City in northern Hungary, about 50 km north-west of the Capital Budapest. Hungary (Magyarország 'mɔɟɔrorsaːg) officially in English the Republic of Hungary ( Magyar Köztársaság, literally Magyar (Hungarian Republic The Suzuki Wagon R is a Kei car first introduced in Japan in 1993
1994 - Maruti Udyog Ltd. of India total aggregate car production reached 1 million units. Maruti Suzuki India Limited ( Hindi: मारुति सुज़ूकी इंडिया लिमिटेड is a publicly listed Automaker in India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country In Statistics, aggregate data describes data combined from several measurements
1995 - Total aggregate motorcycle export reached 20 million units
1996 - Start of production in Vietnam (Motorcycles and automobiles)
1997 - Achieved 10 million cumulative automobile sales for overseas market and 4-stroke outboard motors win the Innovation Award at The International Marine Trade Exhibit and Conference (IMTEC) in Chicago. In Statistics, aggregate data describes data combined from several measurements Vietnam (ˌviːɛtˈnɑːm Việt Nam) officially Today Internal combustion engines in cars, Trucks motorcycles aircraft construction machinery and many others most commonly use a four-stroke cycle. An outboard motor is a propulsion system for smaller Boats General uses Outboard motors for a Boat are developed as a self-contained Chicago (ʃɪˈkɑːgoʊ is the largest City by population in the state of Illinois and the American Midwest of the United States.
1998 - Suzuki and General Motors form strategic alliance and Chongqing Chang'an Suzuki Automobile Co. General Motors Corporation ( GM) ( is a multinational automobile manufacturer founded in 1908 and headquartered in the United States. Chongqing ( Postal map spelling: Chungking; Wade-Giles: Ch'ung-ch'ing) is the largest and most populous of the People's Republic of China Chang'an Suzuki is a Joint venture between Chang'an Motors and Suzuki Motors in Chongqing, China. , Ltd. received official approval from the Chinese government for production of passenger cars. The Republic of China was formally established in 1912 in Nanjing under the Provisional Constitution of the Republic of China but this government was moved
1999 - Aggregate motorcycle production reaches 40 million units and Jiangxi Changhe Suzuki Automobile Co. In Statistics, aggregate data describes data combined from several measurements MotorCycle is the title of a 1993 album by Rock band Daniel Amos, released on BAI Records. ( Postal map spelling: Kiangsi is a southern province of the People's Republic of China, spanning from the banks of the Yangtze River Changhe ( is a car company based in Jingdezhen City Jiangxi Province China. , Ltd. receives official approval from the Chinese government for production of commercial vehicles.
2000 - The company commemorates the 80th anniversary, aggregate car production at Kosai Plant reaches 10 million units and Suzuki production starts at General Motors de Argentina S. An anniversary (from the Latin anniversarius, from the words for year and to turn meaning (returning yearly known in English since c. In Statistics, aggregate data describes data combined from several measurements is a city located in Shizuoka, Japan. As of 2007 the city has an estimated Population of 45980（23719 males 22261 females） and the General Motors Corporation ( GM) ( is a multinational automobile manufacturer founded in 1908 and headquartered in the United States. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Argentina topics. A.
2001 - Aggregate worldwide sales of SJ-Series reaches 2 million units, production of Alto reaches 4 million units and Suzuki achieves "Zero-Level" target of landfill waste
2002 - Achieved 30 million cumulative automobile sales for worldwide market and America's #1 warranty: 100,000/7-year powertrain limited warranty. In Statistics, aggregate data describes data combined from several measurements The Suzuki SJ-Series began production in 1982 in Hamamatsu, Japan. The Suzuki Alto is a very small car ( Kei car) designed by Suzuki. For other uses see Water treatment and Land reclamation. A landfill, also known as a dump (and historically as
2003 - Suzuki is #1 in Keicar sales for the 30th consecutive year and Twin, the first hybrid Keicar in Japan, marketed. Kei car, K-car, or ( pronounced /keːdʑidoːɕa/ is a Japanese category of small Automobiles, including passenger cars The Suzuki Twin is a Kei car built by Suzuki and sold in Japan from January 22, 2003 until October 2005 A hybrid electric vehicle (HEV is a Hybrid vehicle which combines a conventional propulsion system with a Rechargeable energy storage system (RESS Kei car, K-car, or ( pronounced /keːdʑidoːɕa/ is a Japanese category of small Automobiles, including passenger cars For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics.
2004 - Aggregate domestic automobile sales reach 15 million units
2005 - Swift was awarded the 2006 RJC Car of the Year. In Statistics, aggregate data describes data combined from several measurements The Suzuki Swift is nameplate marketed by Suzuki carried by vehicles of three distinct derivations Generations I II III a Supermini that
2006 - New XL7 is marketed particularly to the North American market and GM divested, selling 92. The Suzuki XL-7 is Suzuki 's mid-size SUV, launched in 2001 First generation The first-generation XL-7 was a Suzuki design and was 36 million shares and reducing their stake to 3%.
2008 - Suzuki introduces its first production fuel-injected motocross bike.

Maruti Suzuki

Main article: Maruti Suzuki
Maruti Driving School in Tamil Nadu.
Maruti Driving School in Tamil Nadu. Maruti Suzuki India Limited ( Hindi: मारुति सुज़ूकी इंडिया लिमिटेड is a publicly listed Automaker in Tamil Nadu ( Tamil:, Country of the Tamils, t̪ɐmɨɻ n̪aːɽɯ is one of the 28 states of India.

Based in Gurgaon, India, Maruti Suzuki India Limited is Suzuki's largest and most valuable subsidiary with an annual production of 626,071 units in 2006. Gurgaon (गुड़गांव is the sixth largest City in the Indian state of Haryana. India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country Maruti Suzuki India Limited ( Hindi: मारुति सुज़ूकी इंडिया लिमिटेड is a publicly listed Automaker in [1] Suzuki has a 54. 2% stake in the Indian auto giant and the rest is owned by the various Indian public and financial institutions. The company was incorporated in 1981 and is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange of India. The Bombay Stock Exchange Limited (मुंबई शेयर बाज़ार Mumbaī Śeyar Bājār) (formerly The Stock Exchange Mumbai; popularly called The National Stock Exchange of India Limited or S&P CNX NIFTY ( NSE) is a Mumbai -based Stock exchange. [2] In 2005-2006, the company had a 54% market share of the passenger car market in India. [3] Nearly 75,000 people are employed directly by Maruti and its partners.

Maruti Suzuki was born as a Government of India company, with Suzuki as a minor partner, to make a people’s car for middle class India. Over the years, the product range has widened, ownership has changed hands and the customer has evolved.

Maruti Suzuki offers 10 models, ranging from India's best selling car, Maruti Suzuki 800, for less than INR 200,000 (US$ 5000) to the premium sedan Maruti Suzuki SX4 and luxury SUV, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara. The United States dollar ( sign: $; code: USD) is the unit of Currency of the United States; it has also been Maruti 800 was the first model launched by the company in 1983 followed by mini-van Maruti Omni in 1984. Year 1983 ( MCMLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar) A van is a kind of vehicle used for Transporting goods or groups of people The Maruti Omni is a Microvan manufactured by Indian automaker Maruti Udyog Limited. Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) Both models were huge success in their respective categories because of the use of high-end technology and good fuel efficiency. Maruti Gypsy, launched in 1985, came into widespread use with the Indian Army and Indian Police Service becoming its primary customers. The Maruti Gypsy is a Four wheel drive SUV based on the Suzuki SJ long wheel base The Indian Army (Bharatiya Thalsena भारतीय थाल्सेना is one of the armed forces of India and has the responsibility for land-based Indian police redirects here For other uses see Indian police (disambiguation. The short-lived Maruti 1000 too achieved moderate success until it was replaced by Maruti Esteem in 1994, to counter increasing competition in the medium-sedan category. The Maruti 1000, made by Maruti Udyog was the first ever contemporary sedan -type car launched in India. The Suzuki Cultus is a supermini first presented at the 25th Tokyo Motor Show, formally introduced in 1983 and ultimately marketed worldwide under more than a

Maruti Zen, launched in 1993, was the company's second compact car model and also became extremely popular in India because of its high performance. The Maruti Zen is a 5-door Hatchback produced and sold in India by Indian automaker Maruti Udyog. The company went on to launch another compact car Maruti Wagon-R followed by Maruti Baleno in 1999. The Maruti Wagon-R is a made for India version of Suzuki Wagon R. The Suzuki Esteem is an export nameplate for the Suzuki Cultus Crescent -- also marketed in Europe and many Asian countries as the Suzuki Baleno However, with increasing competition from Tata, Hyundai, Honda and Daewoo Motors, Maruti was not able to achieve the same success with Wagon-R and Baleno as it had with its earlier models. Tata Motors Limited', formerly known as TELCO (TATA Engineering and Locomotive Company is a Multinational corporation headquartered in Mumbai The Hyundai Motor Company, a division of the Hyundai Kia Automotive Group, is South Korea ’s largest and the world’s fifth largest automaker in terms of units () is a Multinational corporation, engine Manufacturer and engineering corporation headquartered in Japan. GM Daewoo Auto & Technology ( GM Daewoo or GMDAT) was first established as National Motor in 1937 in Bupyeong-gu Incheon, South Korea. So it Replaced Maruti Suzuki Baleno with the Suzuki SX4 and is going to relpace Wagon-R with Suzuki Splash. Currently SX4 is the largest selling car in its segment.

In 2000, Maruti Alto was launched. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. The Maruti Alto is a City car manufactured by Maruti Udyog in India. The launch of Tata Indica and Hyundai Santro had affected Maruti's sales but Alto helped secure the company's position as the auto leader in India. The Tata Indica is a Hatchback Automobile range manufactured by Tata Motors of India. The Hyundai Atos ( Amica in the UK) is a City car produced by the Hyundai Motor Company. It is currently the largest selling car in India. The Maruti models include Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, launched in 2003, Maruti Versa, launched in 2004, Maruti Suzuki Swift, launched in 2005, Maruti Zen Estilo and Maruti Suzuki SX4, launched in 2007. The Suzuki Grand Vitara is a Compact SUV, namely a long- Wheelbase version of the Vitara, produced by the Japanese automaker The Maruti Versa is a Microvan produced by Maruti Udyog Limited and sold in India since October 2001 The Suzuki Swift is nameplate marketed by Suzuki carried by vehicles of three distinct derivations Generations I II III a Supermini that The Suzuki MR Wagon is a Kei car with a Mini MPV body seating four manufactured by Suzuki for the Japanese market only and The Suzuki SX4 is a Compact car developed by Japanese and Italian automakers Suzuki and Fiat and produced since 2006 The company is expected to launch Maruti Suzuki Liana sedan in January 2008. The Suzuki Aerio (called the Liana in Europe, South Asia and Australia) was a Compact car built by Suzuki Motor Corporation Now the Alto,Swift and SX4 are leading in its segments in the Indian Market.

On 14 February, Maruti Suzuki India, a Suzuki subsidiary in India, announced that it achieved one million total accumulated production volume of the Alto. The Alto has reached the million units mark in just seven years and five months since its launch on September 2000. The last half of the million has come in a record 25 months. The Alto has been India's largest volume-selling car, every month, for the past 37 consecutive months. Its popularity has continued to grow since its launch, with customers attracted to its unmatched combination of fuel efficiency, contemporary design and looks and features including Electronic Power Steering and air-conditioning. With this Alto becomes the third car in Maruti Suzuki stable to cross the million units mark. Previously, the Maruti 800 and the Omni have exceeded the million units mark. Besides its success in India, over 152,000 Altos made at Maruti Suzuki were delivered internationally, enjoying good outcomes in Algeria and Chile.

Maruti Exports Limited is the subsidiary of Maruti Udyog Limited with its major focus on exports and it does not operate in the domestic Indian market. The first commercial consignment of 480 cars were sent to Hungary. Hungary (Magyarország 'mɔɟɔrorsaːg) officially in English the Republic of Hungary ( Magyar Köztársaság, literally Magyar (Hungarian Republic By sending a consignment of 571 cars to the same country Maruti crossed the benchmark of 3,00,000 cars. Since its inception export was one of the aspects government was keen to encourage. Every political party expected Maruti to earn foreign currency.

Angola, Benin, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Europe, Kenya, Morocco, Sri Lanka, Uganda, Chile, Guatemala, Costa Rica and El Salvador are some of the markets served by Maruti Exports [4]

American Suzuki Motor Corp. history

American Suzuki headquarters is located in Brea, California. Headquarters (HQ denotes the location where most if not all of the important functions of an organization are concentrated Brea is a city in Orange County, California, United States. The population as of 2007 is 39560 California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. Through an agreement with General Motors, Suzuki began selling a version of their Suzuki Cultus in United States as the Chevrolet Sprint in 1985. General Motors Corporation ( GM) ( is a multinational automobile manufacturer founded in 1908 and headquartered in the United States. The Suzuki Cultus is a supermini first presented at the 25th Tokyo Motor Show, formally introduced in 1983 and ultimately marketed worldwide under more than a The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The Suzuki Cultus is a supermini first presented at the 25th Tokyo Motor Show, formally introduced in 1983 and ultimately marketed worldwide under more than a Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) This model was initially sold as a 3-door hatchback and would be Chevrolet's smallest model. Hatchback is a term designating an Automobile design containing a passenger cabin with an integrated Cargo space accessed from behind the vehicle by a single Chevrolet (ˌʃɛvroʊˈleɪ - French origin (also known as Chevy) is a Brand of Automobile, produced by General Motors (GM

2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara
2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara

The Samurai was also introduced in 1985 for the 1986 model year and was the first car introduced to the United States by the newly created American Suzuki Corp. The Suzuki SJ-Series began production in 1982 in Hamamatsu, Japan. Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) The United States of America —commonly referred to as the No other Japanese company sold more cars in the United States in its first year than Suzuki. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The Samurai was available as a convertible or hardtop and the company slogan was Never a Dull Moment. The Suzuki SJ-Series began production in 1982 in Hamamatsu, Japan. A convertible is a type of automobile in which the vehicle's roof can retract and fold away converting it from an enclosed to an open-air vehicle A hardtop is a term for a rigid rather than canvas Automobile roof The Samurai was successful until Consumer Reports accused the Samurai of being susceptible to roll over in a 1988 test. The Suzuki SJ-Series began production in 1982 in Hamamatsu, Japan. Consumer Reports is an American Magazine published monthly by Consumers Union. The Suzuki SJ-Series began production in 1982 in Hamamatsu, Japan. Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar)

In 1989, American Suzuki introduced the Swift which was the 2nd generation Suzuki Cultus. Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) The Suzuki Swift is nameplate marketed by Suzuki carried by vehicles of three distinct derivations Generations I II III a Supermini that The Suzuki Cultus is a supermini first presented at the 25th Tokyo Motor Show, formally introduced in 1983 and ultimately marketed worldwide under more than a The Swift was available as a GTi and GLX hatchback with a 4-door sedan following in 1990. The Suzuki Swift is nameplate marketed by Suzuki carried by vehicles of three distinct derivations Generations I II III a Supermini that Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) A new small SUV called the Sidekick was also introduced in 1989. The Suzuki Escudo (known as Sidekick in North America and Vitara in Europe, the Philippines and Australia, as well as North America Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) 1991 saw the introduction of the 4-door Suzuki Sidekick, the first 4-door mini-SUV in North America. Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. The Suzuki Escudo (known as Sidekick in North America and Vitara in Europe, the Philippines and Australia, as well as North America The Swift and Sidekick were cousins to GM's Geo Metro and Geo Tracker and were mostly produced in Ingersoll, Canada by Suzuki and GM's joint venture, CAMI. The Suzuki Swift is nameplate marketed by Suzuki carried by vehicles of three distinct derivations Generations I II III a Supermini that The Suzuki Cultus is a supermini first presented at the 25th Tokyo Motor Show, formally introduced in 1983 and ultimately marketed worldwide under more than a Geo/Chevrolet Tracker is a Mini SUV produced by Chevrolet and Geo First generation The Geo Tracker was a Ingersoll (2006 population 11760 is a Town in Oxford County on the Thames River in southwestern Ontario Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page The Swift GT/GTi and 4-door models were imported from Japan. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. Bad publicity from Consumer Reports of the Suzuki Samurai led to some temporary setbacks at American Suzuki as annual sales in the following years dropped to below 20,000 units. Consumer Reports is an American Magazine published monthly by Consumers Union.

In 1995, American Suzuki introduced the Esteem and redesigned the Swift. Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 The Suzuki Esteem is an export nameplate for the Suzuki Cultus Crescent -- also marketed in Europe and many Asian countries as the Suzuki Baleno The Suzuki Swift is nameplate marketed by Suzuki carried by vehicles of three distinct derivations Generations I II III a Supermini that The Swift GT was dropped and this version Swift was specific only to North America where it was built at CAMI. The Suzuki Swift is nameplate marketed by Suzuki carried by vehicles of three distinct derivations Generations I II III a Supermini that These models were the first Suzuki vehicles to be marketed in North America with dual front airbags. An airbag is part of a vehicle's safety restraint system a flexible envelope designed for rapid inflation in an automobile Collision, to prevent vehicle occupants A stationwagon version of the Esteem was introduced in 1996. A station wagon (or simply wagon) in American, Australian, Canadian and New Zealand usage and an estate car (or just estate The Suzuki Esteem is an export nameplate for the Suzuki Cultus Crescent -- also marketed in Europe and many Asian countries as the Suzuki Baleno Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Worldwide Suzuki production reached more than 975,000 cars this year.

Also in 1996, American Suzuki released the 2-door SUV X-90 and a revised Sidekick Sport model with dual airbags, a 120hp 1. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) The Suzuki X-90 ( SUV Cabrio in Japan was a small SUV sold from 1996 through 1998 The Suzuki Escudo (known as Sidekick in North America and Vitara in Europe, the Philippines and Australia, as well as North America An airbag is part of a vehicle's safety restraint system a flexible envelope designed for rapid inflation in an automobile Collision, to prevent vehicle occupants 8-liter engine, 16" wheels and two-tone paint. The Sidekick was replaced by the Vitara and the Grand Vitara for 1999. The Suzuki Escudo (known as Sidekick in North America and Vitara in Europe, the Philippines and Australia, as well as North America The Suzuki Escudo (known as Sidekick in North America and Vitara in Europe, the Philippines and Australia, as well as North America The Suzuki Grand Vitara is a Compact SUV, namely a long- Wheelbase version of the Vitara, produced by the Japanese automaker Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) The Grand Vitara would be Suzuki's first model with a V6-cylinder engine and available 4-wheel ABS brakes. The Suzuki Grand Vitara is a Compact SUV, namely a long- Wheelbase version of the Vitara, produced by the Japanese automaker An anti-lock braking system, or ABS (from the German, A nti' b' lockier' s' ystem) is a safety system on Motor vehicles

The Grand Vitara XL-7 was introduced in 2001 as a stretched version of the Grand Vitara. The Suzuki XL-7 is Suzuki 's mid-size SUV, launched in 2001 First generation The first-generation XL-7 was a Suzuki design and was Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. The Suzuki Grand Vitara is a Compact SUV, namely a long- Wheelbase version of the Vitara, produced by the Japanese automaker The Grand Vitara XL-7 had a larger 2. The Suzuki XL-7 is Suzuki 's mid-size SUV, launched in 2001 First generation The first-generation XL-7 was a Suzuki design and was 7 liter V6-cylinder engine and 3-row seating. This would be Suzuki's largest vehicle to date and the first compact SUV to offer 3-row seating.

The Swift was dropped from the model lineup in 2001 and the Esteem was replaced in 2002 by the new Aerio. The Suzuki Swift is nameplate marketed by Suzuki carried by vehicles of three distinct derivations Generations I II III a Supermini that Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. The Suzuki Esteem is an export nameplate for the Suzuki Cultus Crescent -- also marketed in Europe and many Asian countries as the Suzuki Baleno See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. The Suzuki Aerio (called the Liana in Europe, South Asia and Australia) was a Compact car built by Suzuki Motor Corporation The Aerio was offered as a 4-door sedan and 5-door crossover with 4-wheel-drive as an option. The Suzuki Aerio (called the Liana in Europe, South Asia and Australia) was a Compact car built by Suzuki Motor Corporation A Crossover &mdash variously called XUV or CUV, for crossover utility vehicle &mdash is a marketing term for a vehicle that derives from a car while borrowing

In 2004, General Motors and Suzuki jointly purchased the bankrupt Daewoo Motors renaming the venture GMDAT. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " General Motors Corporation ( GM) ( is a multinational automobile manufacturer founded in 1908 and headquartered in the United States. GM Daewoo Auto & Technology ( GM Daewoo or GMDAT) was first established as National Motor in 1937 in Bupyeong-gu Incheon, South Korea. American Suzuki rebadged the compact Daewoo Nubira/Daewoo Lacetti as the Forenza and the mid-size Daewoo Magnus as the Verona. The Daewoo Nubira is a Compact car produced by South Korean automaker Daewoo Motors from 1997 to 2002 The Daewoo Lacetti is a Compact car made by the South Korean automaker GM Daewoo. The Daewoo Lacetti is a Compact car made by the South Korean automaker GM Daewoo. The Daewoo Magnus is a Mid-size sedan developed and manufactured by Daewoo Motors until its purchase by General Motors, and now built for The Daewoo Magnus is a Mid-size sedan developed and manufactured by Daewoo Motors until its purchase by General Motors, and now built for The Forenza gained stationwagon and hatchback body style in 2005, with the hatchback sold under the Reno name. The Daewoo Lacetti is a Compact car made by the South Korean automaker GM Daewoo. A station wagon (or simply wagon) in American, Australian, Canadian and New Zealand usage and an estate car (or just estate Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The Daewoo Lacetti is a Compact car made by the South Korean automaker GM Daewoo.

2006 was the first year American Suzuki sold more than 100,000 vehicles in the United States. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Suzuki redesigned the Grand Vitara in 2006 as well as introduced the all-new Suzuki SX4 and Suzuki XL7 in 2007. The Suzuki Grand Vitara is a Compact SUV, namely a long- Wheelbase version of the Vitara, produced by the Japanese automaker Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The Suzuki SX4 is a Compact car developed by Japanese and Italian automakers Suzuki and Fiat and produced since 2006 The Suzuki XL-7 is Suzuki 's mid-size SUV, launched in 2001 First generation The first-generation XL-7 was a Suzuki design and was Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The Suzuki SX4 is produced as a joint venture with Fiat S.p.A. and the Suzuki XL7 (notice the shortening of the name from Grand Vitara XL-7) is produced as a joint venture with GM at CAMI Automotive Inc. The Suzuki SX4 is a Compact car developed by Japanese and Italian automakers Suzuki and Fiat and produced since 2006 Fiat SpA (an Acronym for Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino (Italian Automobile Factory of Turin) is an Italian automobile manufacturer The Suzuki XL-7 is Suzuki 's mid-size SUV, launched in 2001 First generation The first-generation XL-7 was a Suzuki design and was General Motors Corporation ( GM) ( is a multinational automobile manufacturer founded in 1908 and headquartered in the United States. in Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada. Ingersoll (2006 population 11760 is a Town in Oxford County on the Thames River in southwestern Ontario Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page

Pakistani Suzuki Motor Company Limited

In pursuance of the terms and conditions of the Joint Venture Agreement executed between Suzuki Motor Corporation of Japan (SMC) and Pakistan Automobile Corporation (PACO), Pak Suzuki Motor Company Limited (PSMCL) was incorporated as a public limited company in August 1983. [5]

The new company took over the assets which included production facilities of Awami Autos Limited. PSMCL started commercial operations in January 1984 with the primary objective of passenger cars, pick ups, vans and 4x4 vehicles.

The foundation stone laying ceremony of the company’s green field automobile plant at Bin Qasim was performed by the then prime Minister of Pakistan in early 1989.

On completion of first phase of this plant in early 1990,in- house assembly of all types of Suzuki engines started. The new plant was completed in 1992, on its completion all Suzuki products were transferred to new plant and three box 1300 cc Margalla car was also added to its range of production.

In September 1992 the company was privatized and placed directly under the Japanese Management. At the time of privatization SMC increased its equity from 25% to 40% Subsequently, SMC progressively increased its equity to 73. 09% by December 31,2001.

The Bin Qasim Plant further expanded its production capacity to 50,000 vehicles per year in July 1994 and 3,00,000 vehicles had been manufactured at this plant by December 2003.

The most modern automobile manufacturing plant in the country distinguishes Pak Suzuki from other automobile plants.

Suzuki Canada Inc. history

1973 - June 1, Suzuki Canada Ltd. Events 193 - Roman Emperor Didius Julianus is Assassinated 987 - Hugh Capet is elected was incorporated with offices at Downsview, Ontario. Downsview is an area in the north end of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Ontario (ɒnˈtɛrioʊ is a province located in the central part of Canada, the largest by population and second largest after Quebec Product lines included motorcycles, parts and accessories to Suzuki dealers throughout Canada. MotorCycle is the title of a 1993 album by Rock band Daniel Amos, released on BAI Records. Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page
1974 - Vancouver branch office and warehouse inaugurated to service dealers in western Canada. Vancouver (vænˈkuːvɚ is a coastal
1980 - Autumn - Suzuki Canada began its automotive sales with the marketing and sales of four-wheel-LJ80 in eastern Canada. The Suzuki LJ series (light jeep was a small SUV produced between 1960 and 1981 November 1, the name of company changed from Suzuki Canada Ltd. Events 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi to Suzuki Canada Inc.
1982 - Introduction of a line of Suzuki all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) in Canada.
1983 - Introduction of a line of Suzuki outboard motors in western Canada. February 1, 1983 - Western Branch moved to enlarged facilities in Richmond, British Columbia. Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen Year 1983 ( MCMLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar) Richmond (ˈrɪtʃmənd}} is an incorporated city on the Pacific coast of the Canadian province of British British Columbia (ˌbrɪtɨʃ kəˈlʌmbiə ( BC) ( (la Colombie-Britannique C
1984 - Began the sales of 'Suzuki Forsa' (Suzuki Cultus) automobile. The Suzuki Cultus is a supermini first presented at the 25th Tokyo Motor Show, formally introduced in 1983 and ultimately marketed worldwide under more than a
1986 - A $600 million Suzuki-GM joint venture CAMI Automotive Inc. announced for the manufacturing of vehicles. Production was set to begin in 1989 at Ingersoll, Ontario. Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) Ingersoll (2006 population 11760 is a Town in Oxford County on the Thames River in southwestern Ontario Ontario (ɒnˈtɛrioʊ is a province located in the central part of Canada, the largest by population and second largest after Quebec
1987 - January 25 - Suzuki Canada Inc. Events 41 - After a night of negotiation Claudius is accepted as Roman Emperor by the Senate moved to a new 110,000 sq ft (10,000 m²). head office and warehouse facility at Richmond Hill, Ontario. Richmond Hill ( 2006 population 162704 2007 Estimate 177587 The act expanded Richmond Hill's borders annexing parts of Whitchurch Township, Markham Ontario (ɒnˈtɛrioʊ is a province located in the central part of Canada, the largest by population and second largest after Quebec
1988 - Autumn - Suzuki began selling the CAMI-built 2-door Suzuki Sidekick. The Suzuki Escudo (known as Sidekick in North America and Vitara in Europe, the Philippines and Australia, as well as North America

OEM deals

Since 1985, Suzuki has shared or produced automobiles for other manufacturers around the world. Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) "The world " is a proper noun for the planet Earth envisioned from an Anthropocentric or Human Worldview, as a place

General Motors

Chevrolet Sprint - United States (Suzuki Cultus)
Pontiac Firefly - Canada (Suzuki Cultus)
Geo Metro - United States (Suzuki Cultus)
Holden Barina - Australia (Suzuki Cultus)
Chevrolet Swift - South America (Suzuki Cultus)
Chevrolet Cruze - Japan (Suzuki Ignis)
Holden Cruze - Australia (Suzuki Ignis)
Bedford Rascal - Europe (Suzuki Carry)
Vauxhall Rascal - United Kingdom (Suzuki Carry)
Holden Scurry - Australia (Suzuki Carry)
Chevrolet Supercarry - South America (Suzuki Carry)
Geo Tracker - United States (Sidekick/Vitara)
Chevrolet Tracker - United States (Sidekick/Vitara)
Pontiac Sun Runner - Canada (Sidekick/Vitara)
Chevrolet Grand Nomad - South America (Suzuki XL7)
Holden Drover - Australia/New Zealand (Suzuki Jimny)
Opel Agila - Europe (Suzuki Wagon R and Suzuki Splash)
Vauxhall Agila - United Kingdom (Suzuki Wagon R and Suzuki Splash)

Subaru

Subaru Justy - Europe (Suzuki Swift)

Mazda

Mazda Proceed - Japan (Suzuki Vitara)
Mazda Carol - Japan (Suzuki Alto)
Autozam AZ-1 - Japan (Suzuki Cara)
Autozam Scrum - Japan (Suzuki Every)
Autozam AZ-Wagon - Japan (Suzuki MR Wagon)
Autozam Offroad - Japan (Suzuki Jimny)
Autozam Spiano - Japan (Suzuki Lapin)

Nissan

Nissan Moco - Japan (Suzuki MR Wagon)

Maruti Suzuki

Maruti 800 - India (Suzuki Alto)
Maruti Omni - India (Suzuki Carry)
Maruti Gypsy - India (Suzuki Jimny)
Maruti 1000 - India (Suzuki Swift)
Maruti Zen - India (Suzuki Cervo)

Automobiles

Motorcycles

2002 Suzuki FXR150
2002 Suzuki FXR150

Suzuki started manufacturing motorcycles in 1952, the first models being motorized bicycles. The Suzuki Aerio (called the Liana in Europe, South Asia and Australia) was a Compact car built by Suzuki Motor Corporation The Suzuki Alto is a very small car ( Kei car) designed by Suzuki. The Suzuki Alto Lapin is a retro-styled Kei car with a 5-door Hatchback body manufactured since 2002 by Suzuki for the Japanese Suzuki APV (All Purpose Vehicle is Suzuki 's budget MPV designed in Japan and assembled in Indonesia by PT The Suzuki Cappuccino is a small 2-door 2-seater hard top roadster produced by Suzuki Motor Corporation. The Suzuki Carry, officially known as the L60V, is a Microvan and Pickup truck produced by the Japanese automaker Suzuki. The Suzuki SC100 was a car manufactured by Suzuki and launched in 1979 in the UK and Holland. The Suzuki Cultus is a supermini first presented at the 25th Tokyo Motor Show, formally introduced in 1983 and ultimately marketed worldwide under more than a The Suzuki Escudo (known as Sidekick in North America and Vitara in Europe, the Philippines and Australia, as well as North America The Suzuki Esteem is an export nameplate for the Suzuki Cultus Crescent -- also marketed in Europe and many Asian countries as the Suzuki Baleno The Suzuki Cultus is a supermini first presented at the 25th Tokyo Motor Show, formally introduced in 1983 and ultimately marketed worldwide under more than a The Suzuki Fronte 360 2-door sedan was introduced in March 1967 The Suzuki Grand Vitara is a Compact SUV, namely a long- Wheelbase version of the Vitara, produced by the Japanese automaker The Suzuki Ignis was a small crossover introduced by Suzuki Motor Corporation in 2000 as a replacement for the Suzuki Cultus. See also the Suzuki LJ and Suzuki SJ, which used the Jimny name in some markets The Suzuki Jimny is a small four wheel drive built by The Suzuki LJ series (light jeep was a small SUV produced between 1960 and 1981 The Suzuki MightyBoy aka "Suzuki Mighty Boy" is a small utility vehicle (ute produced by Suzuki and is a member of the Japanese Keicar family The Suzuki MR Wagon is a Kei car with a Mini MPV body seating four manufactured by Suzuki for the Japanese market only and The Suzuki SJ-Series began production in 1982 in Hamamatsu, Japan. The Suzuki Escudo (known as Sidekick in North America and Vitara in Europe, the Philippines and Australia, as well as North America The Suzuki Splash is a City car introduced in model year 2008 and jointly developed between Suzuki Motor Corporation and Opel &mdash which will also The Suzuki SX4 is a Compact car developed by Japanese and Italian automakers Suzuki and Fiat and produced since 2006 The Suzuki Twin is a Kei car built by Suzuki and sold in Japan from January 22, 2003 until October 2005 The Suzuki Wagon R is a Kei car first introduced in Japan in 1993 The Suzuki X-90 ( SUV Cabrio in Japan was a small SUV sold from 1996 through 1998 The Suzuki XL-7 is Suzuki 's mid-size SUV, launched in 2001 First generation The first-generation XL-7 was a Suzuki design and was GM Daewoo Auto & Technology ( GM Daewoo or GMDAT) was first established as National Motor in 1937 in Bupyeong-gu Incheon, South Korea. The Daewoo Kalos is a Subcompact automobile manufactured by GM Daewoo (the South Korean subsidiary of General Motors) introduced in 2002 The Daewoo Lacetti is a Compact car made by the South Korean automaker GM Daewoo. The Daewoo Magnus is a Mid-size sedan developed and manufactured by Daewoo Motors until its purchase by General Motors, and now built for Chevrolet (ˌʃɛvroʊˈleɪ - French origin (also known as Chevy) is a Brand of Automobile, produced by General Motors (GM The Chevrolet Celta ( Suzuki Fun in Argentina) is a Low cost supermini produced by Chevrolet in Brazil for the The Suzuki FXR150 "Cybermatic Sports Cruiser" is powered by a 4-stroke 147cc engine 4 valve DOHC During the 1950s, 1960s and the better part of the 1970s, the company manufactured motorcycles with two-stroke engines only, the biggest two-stroke model being the water-cooled triple-cylinder GT750. This article is about the Decade 1970-1979 For the Year 1970 see 1970. The two-stroke Internal combustion engine differs from the more common Four-stroke engine by completing the same four processes (intake compression combustion exhaust Suzuki 's GT750 motorcycle was launched in 1971 The GT 750 was Suzuki 's competitor in a market populated by the likes of Honda 's CB 750 and the

A large factor in Suzuki's success in two-stroke competition was the East German Grand Prix racer Ernst Degner, who defected to the West in 1961, bringing with him expertise in two-stroke engines from the East German manufacturer MZ. The German Democratic Republic ( GDR; Deutsche Demokratische Republik DDR; commonly known in English as East Germany) was a Socialist state Overview A Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix was first organized by the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM in 1949 Ernst Degner (born Ernst Eugen Wotzlawek on 22 September 1931 in Gleiwitz, Upper Silesia, Germany - died 10 September 1983 in Arona MZ Motorrad- und Zweiradwerk GmbH is a Motorcycle manufacturer located in Zschopau, Germany. Suzuki hired Degner, and he won the 50cc F.I.M. road racing World Championship for them in 1962. The 50 cc class was the ultra-lightweight class in Grand Prix motorcycle racing, and formed part of the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM World The Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM International Motorcycling Federation) is the governing body of motorcycle racing Road racing can be a term involving Road running, road bicycle races, or Automobile races The following is a list of Grand Prix motorcycle racing FIM World Champions, from 1949 to 2007, in order of year and Engine displacement. The 1962 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season was the 14th competitive motorcycle season with eleven Grands Prix and 5 classes 500cc 350cc 250cc 125cc and 50cc Suzuki became the first Japanese manufacturer to win a motocross world championship when Joel Robert won the 1970 250cc title. This is a list of winners of the FIM Motocross World Championships Joël Robert (Born November 26, 1943 in Chatelet, Belgium) is a legendary Belgian Motocross racer who won the 250cc In the 1970s, Suzuki established themselves in the motorcycle racing world with Barry Sheene and Roger De Coster winning world championships in the premier 500 cc division in road racing and motocross respectively. Barry Sheene MBE ( September 11, 1950 – March 10, 2003) was a British former World Champion Grand Prix Roger De Coster (born August 28, 1944 in Uccle) is a Belgian Motocross racer Road racing can be a term involving Road running, road bicycle races, or Automobile races Motocross is a form of Motorcycle sport or All-terrain vehicle racing held on enclosed Off road circuits

However, it wasn't until 1976 that Suzuki introduced its first motorcycle with a four-stroke engine, the GS400 and GS750. Today Internal combustion engines in cars, Trucks motorcycles aircraft construction machinery and many others most commonly use a four-stroke cycle. From 1976 to 1987, Suzuki produced its GS line of Motorcycles These motorcycles had air-cooled in-line DOHC engines with two or four cylinders From 1976 to 1987, Suzuki produced its GS line of Motorcycles These motorcycles had air-cooled in-line DOHC engines with two or four cylinders Since then, Suzuki has established a reputation as a manufacturer of well-engineered sport motorcycles.

In 1994, Suzuki partnered with Nanjing Jincheng Machinery to create a Chinese motorcycle manufacturer and exporter called Jincheng Suzuki. Jincheng Suzuki is a joint Sino-Japanese producer of Motorcycles and scooters founded in 1994 and headquartered in Nanjing.

Suzuki continues to compete in MotoGP and last won the title in 2000. Overview A Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix was first organized by the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM in 1949 The 2000 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season was the 52nd FIM Since 2006, the team is sponsored by Rizla and is known as Rizla Suzuki MotoGP team. RizLa+ (known commonly as "Rizla" is a brand of papers in which tobacco or marijuana is rolled to form Cigarettes or joints respectively Suzuki MotoGP is the official Factory team of Suzuki in the MotoGP World Championship

Models

Main article: List of Suzuki motorcycles

All-terrain vehicles (ATVs)

A 2004 Suzuki LT-Z400 with some common and custom modifications done
A 2004 Suzuki LT-Z400 with some common and custom modifications done

Quadrunner

Quadsport

ltr 450

Suzuki Vehicles in popular culture

Suzuki motorcycles and vehicles have had their share of exposure in Japanese media, notably in tokusatsu productions. List of Suzuki motorcycles See also Suzuki Street B-King TS50X TS125R The Suzuki Eiger 400 is an All-terrain vehicle (4-wheel Motorcycle) from Suzuki. This is a list of automobile engines created by Suzuki: Straight-2 ? &mdash 0 is a Japanese word that literally means " Special effects " It is primarily used to refer to Live-action Japanese Film and Suzuki was a supplier to TOEI for vehicles and motorcycles in the 1980s. () is a Japanese film and Television production and distribution Corporation. Perhaps the most notable is in Shaider, where its main character drove a SJ Samurai, as well as a modified motorcycle called the Blue Hawk. translated into English as Space Sheriff Shaider, is the third part of the Metal Heroes genre the last of the Space Sheriff Trilogy The Suzuki SJ-Series began production in 1982 in Hamamatsu, Japan.

See also

References

  1. ^ http://oica.net/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/suzuki.pdf
  2. ^ http://www.marutisuzuki.com/ab/aboutus.asp?ch=1&ct=1&sc=6
  3. ^ http://www.marutisuzuki.com/ab/aboutus.asp?ch=1&ct=1&sc=8
  4. ^ Official website of Maruti Exports Limited. The Suzuki World Rally Team, also known as the Suzuki WRC Challenge is Suzuki 's factory backed World Rally Championship team as part of the Suzuki [1]
  5. ^ http://www.paksuzuki.com.pk/

External links

Dictionary

Suzuki

-proper noun

  1. The English translation of the second most common surname in Japan.
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