CORPORATE NEWS

• Prestigious award to László Urbán>I December 02. 2011

  Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Magyar Suzuki Corporation, Dr. László Urbán was awarded the Knight Cross of the Order of Merit of the Hungarian Republic. The Award was handed over at the Day of Entrepreneurs on Friday in the Palace of Arts of Budapest.

• Suzuki announces exhibits for 2011 Tokyo Motor Show>I November 08. 2011

  The Suzuki booth at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show* will highlight Suzuki’s uncompromising focus on meeting contemporary needs: value for money and driving pleasure.

• Suzuki provides car fleet in preparation for the London Olympics>I October 07. 2011

  As Diamond Sponsor of the Hungarian Olympic Committee (HOC) for four years, Magyar Suzuki Corporation (MSC) handed over a fleet of brand new Suzuki cars to Hungarian Olympic athletes and their trainers.

• The 2 millionth Suzuki was handed over to Natasa Janics-Douchev>I October 05. 2011

  The 2 millionth vehicle produced in July in the Esztergom factory, celebrating the 20th anniversary of the company, was handed over in Szeged to Ms. Natasa Janics-Douchev, on her very first day of returning to training after having given birth to her first child, Milana. CLICK HERE to see the video.

• Suzuki issues a rebuttal letter to VW>I September 22. 2011

  Suzuki Motor Corporation (“Suzuki”), has sent a letter to Volkswagen AG today, countering the allegations stated in the notice dated 11 September 2011 from Volkswagen AG to Suzuki regarding an alleged breach of the Framework Agreement (i.e., a notice stating that Suzuki is in breach of the Framework Agreement) in the name of Mr. Osamu Suzuki, Chairman and CEO, and addressed to Dr. Martin Winterkorn, Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG.

• New Swift Sport world debut at 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show>I September 14. 2011

  The sporty, exciting new Swift Sport is the highlight of the Suzuki line up at the 64th International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt.

• Magyar Suzuki receives Szent István Memorial Medal>I September 12. 2011

  In recognition of two decades of achievement in connecting regions, the Szent István Prize Foundation has awarded Magyar Suzuki Corporation the Szent István Memorial Medal. The award ceremony was held in Esztergom on the 10th of September, where MSC CEO Hisashi Takeuchi and his deputy László Urbán received the medal from the vice presidents of Slovakia’s Party of the Hungarian Coalition.

• Announcement regarding the Partnership with Volkswagen AG>I September 12. 2011

  Suzuki hereby announces that its board of directors has officially determined today dissolution of the comprehensive partnership and the cross-shareholding relationship with Volkswagen AG. On 9th December, 2009, Suzuki concluded the Framework Agreement with Volkswagen AG and both companies have made various discussions for about two years; however, Suzuki has come to the above determination for the following reasons.

• New Swift acknowledged as ‘Hungarian Quality Product®’ >I September 01. 2011

  New Swift, the latest model of Magyar Suzuki Corporation (MSC) has been awarded with the prestigious ‘Hungarian Quality Product’ certificate. The Hungarian Product Quality Award® embodies important driving forces of competitiveness such as knowledge, innovation and quality. Products and services carrying the emblem express guarantees that the manufacturer or distributor voluntarily takes towards consumers and users. The Hungarian Quality Product Award® Ceremony in 2011 was held for the 14th time at the Parliament building.

• Suzuki First Quarter results of FY 2011>I August 03. 2011
• 2 millionth hungarian made vehicle rolled off at 20 year old Magyar Suzuki>I July 14. 2011

  The 2 millionth Hungarian made vehicle has rolled off the production line in the Esztergom plant of Magyar Suzuki Corporation (MSC). The ceremonial line-off event held today was not only to celebrate the 2 million vehicles landmark but also to commemorate another anniversary, namely that the company was founded 20 years ago. The “ablaze red” new Suzuki Swift was driven off by the Vice President of the Hungarian Olympic Committee and Olympic athletes.

• Year 2010 performance of Magyar Suzuki>I May 30. 2011

  Magyar Suzuki Corporation (MSC) held its yearly General Assembly with the participation of the shareholders. The GA accepted the 2010 Fiscal Report of MSC. The company managed to maintain its fiscal stability and achieve the targeted production in 2010.

• ‘SWIFT SKY’- A LIMITED EDITION OF NEW SWIFT LAUNCHED >I May 26. 2011

  A new, limited edition of the 3rd generation Hungarian-made Swift is available with all the prestigious characteristics the model excels with in the small car category. The limited series is named ‘Sky’ after its most outstanding feature, the built-in top sunroof, and also with reference to the availability of the model during the summer period.

• Magyar Suzuki Celebrates 20th anniversary>I April 29. 2011

  A special anniversary is celebrated at the end of this month by Magyar Suzuki Corporation (MSC) as the company was founded 20 years ago, in April 1991. Throughout the past two decades, MSC has been steadily growing to play a major role not only in Hungary’s automotive market but in Europe as well, as the Hungarian factory is Suzuki Motor Corporation’s sole manufacturing subsidiary on the Continent serving European markets with automobiles.

• Suzuki fiscal 2010 car production, sales, and export figures>I April 25. 2011

  Suzuki fiscal 2010 car production, sales, and export figures

• Suzuki reveals Kizashi EcoCharge Concept at 2011 New York International Auto Show>I April 19. 2011

  
  Innovative Gas-Electric Concept Leads Automaker’s U.S. Advanced Propulsion Strategy
  

  American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) unveiled a gas-electric concept variant of its Kizashi sedan at the company's 2011 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) press conference this evening. With the moniker Kizashi EcoCharge Concept, this innovative and eyecatching four-door further illustrates Suzuki's global eco-mobility story, and accentuates the company’s effort in socially-conscious motoring.

• Puskás–Suzuki Cup, 2011 Edition >I April 01. 2011

  PUSKÁS–SUZUKI CUP to be held in Felcsút for the fourth time

• Suzuki plants operations on April 1-2>I March 31. 2011

  Suzuki Motor Corporation has suspended operations at most of the automobile assembly plants.

• Suzuki plants operations on March 30-31>I March 30. 2011

  Suzuki Motor Corporation has suspended operations at most of the automobile assembly plants.

• Suzuki plants operations >I March 28. 2011

  Suzuki Motor Corporation has suspended operations at the automobile assembly plants.

• Suzuki Additional Earthquake Aid>I March 24. 2011

  Suzuki Motor Corporation expresses heartfelt sympathy to those affected by the earthquake in Japan.

• New Swift scores high in German Automobile Club’s Eco-test>I March 24. 2011

  The new 1.2-liter, petrol fueled Suzuki Swift received four stars in the Eco-test of the German Automobile Club (ADAC), which places it among the best of petrol fueled small cars. The good rating is primarily due to the fact that this small car emits hardly any pollutants into the environment. The Eco-test is part of ADAC‘s overall test of cars, which assesses cars by 300 criteria. The Swift excelled in the overall test, too.

• Suzuki Motor Corporation suspends operations in Japan >I March 23. 2011

  Suzuki Motor Corporation has suspended operations, except completion of the vehicles at the assembly lines.

• Suzuki Earthquake Aid>I March 16. 2011

  Suzuki Motor Corporation expresses heartfelt sympathy to those affected by the earthquake in Japan.

• Maruti Suzuki India’s production reaches 10 million units >I March 15. 2011

  Suzuki Motor Corporation is pleased to announce that car production at its Indian subsidiary, Maruti Suzuki India, reached 10 million units on 15 March.

• Suzuki’s Burgman Fuel-Cell Scooter becomes world’s first fuel-cell vehicle to ear>I March 11. 2011

  Suzuki Motor Corporation is pleased to announce that the Burgman Fuel-Cell Scooter has become the world’s first fuel-cell vehicle to earn Whole Vehicle Type Approval¹ in the European Union.

• Suzuki’s Geneva highlight: the SWIFT S-CONCEPT>I March 04. 2011

  The highlight of Suzuki’s exhibits at the 2011 Geneva International Motor Show is the SWIFT S-CONCEPT.

• Worldwide Sales of Suzuki Swift reach two million units>I February 25. 2011

  Suzuki Motor Corporation is pleased to announce that cumulative worldwide sales of the Suzuki's first world strategic car Swift reached two million units in January this year (six years and three months after the start of sales).

• NO. 1 AMONG JAPANESE BRANDS: SUZUKI AHEAD OF COMPETITORS IN ROMANIA>I February 14. 2011

  According to the latest sales figures for January, Suzuki has beaten its Japanese competitors and managed to keep up with top sellers of newly registered cars.

• Suzuki launches new Solio compact wagon in Japan>I February 11. 2011

  Suzuki Motor Corporation announced the Japanese launch of the new Solio, a wagon that gives great fuel economy, has a tall, roomy cabin within a compact body, and offers the user-friendliness of left- and right-hand sliding doors. The new Solio is available at Suzuki dealers in Japan from mid January 2011.

• SWIFT’S SWEEPING SUCCESS: AWARDS IN FRANCE>I February 04. 2011

  Suzuki came in first, before Kia and Peugeot, on the annual reliability top list of the French automobile magazine AUTO PLUS. Meanwhile, one of the 1.3-litre Suzuki Swift models was rated as the best model in the category of city cars by L'argus magazine in 2011. The 1.2 GLX AC CD Swift model is now available in Hungarian dealerships at an anniversary price of 3,290,000 HUF

• International Ambulance increases its Suzuki fleet>I February 02. 2011

  International Ambulance, an organization providing central ambulance service for the Tápió-vidék Multipurpose Subregional Association, has purchased three new Suzuki cars to increase its fleet. The three-door Grand Vitaras, from the Suzuki Plusz authorized dealership in Újbuda, will be a great help for the International Ambulance, providing services on terrains and boondocks that are hard to access.

• New Suzuki Swift gets double credit >I November 29. 2010

  The recently launched New Swift was acknowledged for its outstanding qualities in the small car category by vehicle journalists. Both the Japanese Automotive Researchers’ and Journalists’ Conference (RJC) and the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers (ASMW) found the car worthy for the title ‘Car of the Year’.

• Suzuki achieved improved profits for the first half of fiscal year 2010>I November 08. 2010

  Suzuki Motor Corporation marks increases both in sales and profit for the first half (1 April
  through 30 September 2010) of FY 2010 despite continued severe market condition.

• New Suzuki Swift arrives at Hungarian dealerships>I October 04. 2010

  The Hungarian commercial launch of the new Swift started as of today, following the official exhibition of the serial produced car and the press conference in the Paris Motors Show yesterday. From now on the car is available for Hungarian customers at Suzuki dealerships countrywide.

• Sina Simon Award to Magyar Suzuki>I September 20. 2010

  Sina Simon Award to Magyar Suzuki

  Magyar Suzuki Corporation (MSC) received the Sina Simon Award from the Hungarian Academy of Sciences and the Research Institute of Greeks in Hungary, for the company’s outstanding support to Hungarian science and technology.

• Suzuki FANtastic Sounds: Young Artists Wanted >I July 20. 2010

  Suzuki – official pan-European sponsor of the 2010 MTV EMAs ­– is offering young music artists the chance to kick-start their careers with Suzuki FANtastic Sounds, a new online competition. To tie in with the launch of its new Swift, the Japanese manufacturer is looking for a special sound tailored to the car.