by Joy March 30, 2012
in Suzuki
After the Ertiga to roll out of the Suzuki stable, the Japanese car manufacturer is now planning to bring another model in the similar segment. Suzuki is planning using the Solio to develop this vehicle. The Suzuki Solio, although not present in the Indian market is a very famous car in the Japanese auto market. The first generation Suzuki Solio arrived in the year 1999 and currently it has grown to become Suzuki’s bestselling car in the Japanese market which is of course after excluding the Kei car. [click to continue…]
by Faisal December 2, 2011
in Suzuki
The Japanese auto maker, Suzuki Motor Corporation is mulling over the option of launching electric vehicles in India in the near future. However, they see the major challenge in introducing them is the current lack of sufficient infrastructure. Apart from this with more and more rise in petrol prices, the company has declared to introduce more and more diesel engine options in their cars for the Indian market. [click to continue…]
by Faisal November 29, 2011
in Suzuki
The joint venture between Volkswagen and Suzuki has turned worse than anyone could imagine. After unable to solve the issues between each other, Suzuki has now filed for international arbitration with the International Chamber of Commerce in London. When Suzuki realized that Volkswagen could be of little help to them, the Japanese automaker demanded its shares back, in lieu of returning all Volkswagen shares it possessed. However, VW declined to sell off their stake in Suzuki, leading to the court being brought into the picture. [click to continue…]
by Faisal November 24, 2011
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The Volkswagen-Suzuki tie-up did not end up well. Just recently Suzuki demanded that Volkswagen return all their shares otherwise the Japanese automaker would take strict legal actions. Suzuki has officially declared the end of the collaboration with Volkswagen as well. The tie-up was a win-win situation for both companies. Volkswagen was to receive small car expertise from Suzuki, while Suzuki would receive electric vehicle technology from the German giant. Now with Volkswagen out of the way, Suzuki is in talks with fellow country company, Mitsubishi Motors to supply them with electric mini-vehicles for commercial use from February, 2012. [click to continue…]
Just few days back the Volkswagen-Suzuki alliance turned sour as things were not working out for them. Surprisingly we now hear new news which say that Volkswagen may end up buying Suzuki. Volkswagen is planning to acquire Suzuki Motor’s operations which are based out of Japan. Suzuki Motors is the parent of Maruti Suzuki and controls 54.21% in India’s largest car manufacturer. The news broke when a german magazine Der Spiegel reported that a unnamed Volkswagen senior manager said that they will not rule out the possibility of taking over Suzuki. This piece of news was double checked by a Japanese news agency Kyodo which reported citing senior Volkswagen officials that the Wolfsburg, Germany-based carmaker might launch a hostile takeover bid of Suzuki Motors. [click to continue…]
Volkswagen and Suzuki are having a feud over words and looks like things are getting dirtier. The companies had signed a pact in 2009 wherein Volkswagen would provide Suzuki with Hybrid and Electric car technology but till date the joint venture is yet to start working with each other. With India being a young and potential market both Volkswagen and Suzuki, the companies are trying hard to sell more cars. Volkswagen shares have gained 64% since the partnership was announced on 9th December, 2009, valuing the Germany-based carmaker at $65 billion. Suzuki has dropped 33%, giving the Japanese company a market capitalisation of $11.2 billion. [click to continue…]
by Faisal July 12, 2011
in Suzuki
Volkswagen has been known for buying stakes in companies and later on gobbling them, making them a part of their automobile empire. But this is not going to happen with Suzuki as Mr. Osamu Suzuki has made it very clear through his blog. Ferdinand Piech (the person at the helm of things at VW) was unsatisfied with the way things were going but Mr. Suzuki was kind enough to clarify that they will work as an independent car maker. The German giant put in $2.5 billion on the table to acquire 19.9% stake in the Japanese automaker. [click to continue…]
by Faisal February 16, 2011
in Suzuki
Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Grand Vitara and 2011 Suzuki SX4 in the United States. Rhe tension adjuster pulley for the drive belt that operates the alternator, water pump, air conditioner compressor and power steering pump, has an improperly manufactured internal spring that can break due to repeated stress. If the spring breaks, the drive belt will not be adjusted properly and can slip, causing a squeaking noise or the drive belt could come off causing the driver to increase to steer the vehicle. This can also cause the coolant temperature indication to rise, which can lead to the engine overheating, or can cause the charging light to come on, which can lead to battery discharge and engine stall.
If the drive belt comes off, requiring the driver to use increased steering effort, or the engine stalls, a vehicle crash could occur. Dealers will replace the tension adjuster pulley with an improved part. This service will be performed free of charge. Indian Grand Vitara ans SX4 is not affected and is not being recalled due to different suppliers of parts.
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