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Suzuki reports fuel economy testing irregularities in Japan but says no need to amend values

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Suzuki announcement that it has found “some discrepancies” between the automobile emission and fuel efficiency testing methodology it has used in Japan and the requirements from Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT). The issues do not apply to products sold under the Suzuki badge outside of Japan.

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American Suzuki restructures under Chapter 11; exiting auto market in US

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American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC), the sole distributor in the continental United States of Suzuki Motor Corporation automobiles, motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles and marine outboard engines, will restructure under chapter 11. The company plans to wind down and discontinue new automobile sales in the continental US.

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American Suzuki Motor receives bankruptcy court approval of up to $100M in Debtor-In-Possession (DIP) financing

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American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) has received court approval for Debtor-In-Possession (DIP) financing. As a result, the Company will be able to borrow up to $50 million for operations and up to $50 million for purchases of inventory from Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC). Earlier post.)

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Revealed: Maruti Brezza beats Tata Nexon to No. 1 SUV title, India’s Top 25 UVs revealed | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

As per the data released by apex industry body SIAM on January 12, 2024, total sales of UVs (SUVs and MPVs) last year were 23,53,605 units, clocking handsome 22% growth (CY2022: 19,22,805 UVs). This is a strong 7 percentage-point increase over the 50% that UVs contributed to PV sales in CY2022. million (41,01,600 units) PVs sold.

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Revealed: Maruti Brezza beats Tata Nexon to No. 1 SUV title, India’s Top 25 UVs revealed | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

As per the data released by apex industry body SIAM on January 12, 2024, total sales of UVs (SUVs and MPVs) last year were 23,53,605 units, clocking handsome 22% growth (CY2022: 19,22,805 UVs). This is a strong 7 percentage-point increase over the 50% that UVs contributed to PV sales in CY2022. million (41,01,600 units) PVs sold.

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Opinion: Consumer Reports’ Tesla Autopilot stunt crossed a line in an already-heated EV climate

Teslarati

When CR first tested the Tesla Model 3, we complained about the ride, seat comfort, wind noise, controls, and brakes. Consumer Reports may not want to talk about it much today, but back in the 80s and the 90s, the magazine ended up costing the United States one of its most affordable, fun, and popular off-roaders ever — the Suzuki Samurai.

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Why Do Japanese Automakers Like Hydrogen Power?

The Truth About Cars

Honda, Suzuki, Kawasaki, and Yamaha have just collectively promised to develop a slew of hydrogen-reliant engines designed to power small vehicles. Germany even had to pivot back toward coal for energy production after realizing there was no way to build enough wind and solar farms.

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