Suzuki teams up with Sky Sports

Suzuki has announced a new partnership with Sky Sports. The six-week campaign to promote the new Swift Sport will see a series of 30-second TV airings titled “The New Swift Sport Boot Camp” shown on Sky Sports 1, 2, and News. To go with the campaign, the carmaker is also launching a dedicated microsite containing video content and a competition to win a brand new Swift Sport, premiership football tickets and an iPad2 has also been launched. The new Swift Sport hot hatch went on sale on...

Suzuki unleashes Grand Vitara special edition

Motorists after a very capable 4x4 would do well to consider the Suzuki Grand Vitara – and with the launch of a new special edition there’s never been a better time to take one for a spin. Available from next week the SZ-T is limited to just 500 examples and is based on the popular five-door 1.9-litre DDiS model with additional bells and whistles, including new design front grille, new 18-inch alloy wheels, metallic paint, tailgate mounted spare wheel, keyless entry and cruise control....

Suzuki’s new Swift Sport on sale in January

Suzuki’s new Swift Sport goes on sale in January, offering improved torque, lower fuel consumption, fewer exhaust emissions and reduced insurance payments. Based on the second-generation Suzuki Swift supermini, the new Swift Sport is powered by a 1.6-litre petrol engine, which is capable of going from 0-62mph in 8.7 seconds and travelling at a maximum speed of 121mph. It has firmer suspension that its predecessor, modified steering and a new design six-speed manual transmission fitted as...

Suzuki confirms 500 Kizashi saloons coming in 2012

Suzuki has confirmed it will offer the Kizashi D-segment saloon in the UK from January 2012 onwards. Best known for its small cars, Suzuki believes there is an opening in the UK market for its value-for-money saloon. Designed as the carmaker’s flagship model, Kizashi means ‘a sign of great things to come’ in Japanese and an initial 500 cars will be made available to UK motorists. Kizashi is Suzuki’s first mid size saloon car and will accommodate up to five people and their luggage. Measuring...

Suzuki targets increased fleet sales with new appointment

Suzuki has announced the appointment of Andrew Wale as its new Corporate Sales Manager - a first for the Japanese carmaker as it looks to expand its corporate sales business. Wale has 22 years experience in the motor industry, having previously worked for a number of manufacturers such as Volvo, Honda, and Nissan. Notably he was a founder member of Honda UK's corporate sales team and worked for five years as its National Leasing and Rental Manager. Commenting on his new role, he...