2012 Suzuki DR-Z125 First Look

Suzuki recently announced its 2012 lineup of off-road equipment. Earlier we unveiled Team Yellow’s updates to its MX and ATV line, but for the upcoming year Suzuki has bolstered its two-wheeled offerings with the addition of a trail bike. Inspired by motocross design, the DR-Z125 is just the ticket for beginning off-road riders.

The 2012 Suzuki DR-Z125 combines the looks of an MX bike with entry-level performance for beginning riders.

The model features a 124cc four-stroke air-cooled engine with a wide powerband and tractable torque. With styling taken directly from the championship-winning RM-Z line of MX bikes, the DR-Z125 includes sharply angled fenders to give it a more aggressive appearance. Suzuki is also offering the DR-Z125L model, which has full-sized 19-inch front and 16-inch rear wheels. The 125L model is a great choice for larger rides who still want an entry-level model and price point.


“The DR-Z125 and DR-Z125L are excellent, versatile bikes that deliver legendary Suzuki value and quality,” said Suzuki’s Senior Communications Manager Steve Bortolamedi, “The advanced race-inspired technology and RM-Z styling is incorporated into the DR-Z125 and DR-Z125L, making them excellent off-road machines on the trail or track. They are the perfect bike for the entire family of riders looking for fun, versatile, off-road performance.”

In addition to the more aggressively styled fenders the fuel tank, seat and number plates are also copied over from the brand’s MX bikes. The result is a bike that looks like it belongs on the track but is built for a variety of off-road encounters.

Source : motorcycle-usa.com

Maruti 800

Maruti 800

 Maruti 800

 Maruti 800

Maruti 800

he Maruti 800 hit the market more than a decade ago, and it is still a hot favorite when it comes to fuel consumption and handling. Introduced in 1990’s, Maruti Udyog, the old name in Indian Automobile Industry was a phenomenon hit. Maruti 800 was branded as the ‘Most Trusted Car Brand’ in India by the Economic Times 2003 survey.

Nothing can beat the Maruti 800 when it comes to customer satisfaction. This can be illustrated of the fact that it one the Awaaz Consumer Awards “06. It stands tall as the most preferred brand and boosting 23 lakh consumers across India.It has been more than a decade since Maruti Udyong has started producing cars in India. Over the years it has touched nearly all the automobile market segments with various models specific to the particular segment. Out of all the cars that the company has produced nothing can compare to the fame that the Maruti 800 has achieved. The car with a simple name has allured buyers from all over the continent with its highly competitive price that has made the car affordable even for low income individuals and families. A great car coupled with a genius marketing strategy has resulted in the success of the Maruti 800.

The purchasing price of the Maruti 800 is one of the biggest factors behind its success but by no means is it the only good thing about the car. Just like the low price of purchasing a car is one of the top priorities for low income families, the cost of maintenance and fuel efficiency is also a matter of concern. Understanding this concern of the public the Maruti 800 was designed in such a way that it has probably one of the lowest costs of maintenance amongst all the cars in India. As far as the fuel consumption is concerned this is one of the areas in which the car has made a good name for itself. Hence it turns out to be a complete package that is cheap to buy, cheap to maintain and cheap to run.

Suzuki Kizashi Concept Apex (2011)

American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) announced a turbocharged version of its Kizashi concept sports sedan at the 2011 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). Suzuki Kizashi Concept The Apex turbo highlights the link between the automotive division of Suzuki motorcycles and the champion.

"Our concept is already operating with turbo Suzuki Kizashi exceptional platform that gives a big boost," said Steve Younan, director of marketing for the automotive and product planning, American Suzuki Motor Corporation. "The Suzuki Kizashi concept of Apex will continue to increase our flagship sedan in the United States among fans who want the added power and performance."

More power under the hood

Suzuki Kizashi Concept Apex features Garrett turbocharger, air-liquid intercooler, electronic control and add a special calibration of the engine control unit provides excellent driveability. The system will power peak comes Kizashi 275-300 hp with a maximum power of 8.5 performance psi.Key the Suzuki Kizashi Concept Apex is its liquid-air intercooler, charge air cooling more efficient to purchase a package smaller. Heat exchanger unit, and a relatively small circulation pump was designed to cool the vehicle is minimally invasive. Intercooler primary interest is to reduce the overall length of the duct, which leads to lag gas turbo faster and lower, with a peak increase faster than most of the air-air intercooler systems. For the engine breathing impressive advantage Apex Concept of true free-flow dual exhaust system.

Bike Race grapics


Symbols are Suzuki Kizashi concept is based on the true Apex Suzuki Superbike race and emphasizes the theme of connecting blood line of the vehicle, Suzuki GSX-R Superbike. For more expressive front, the lower end wears custom LED lights. Concept apex is shod with Yokohama tires S. 245/35-R19 units, which is an advanced nano-technology, micro-fiber cloth combines to maximize traction on wet and dry conditions. The wheels are lightweight alloys with the performance of "burnt asphalt" End to communicate with the high performance Turbo Kizashi. Make sure that all this power will be introduced at the right place, the Suzuki Kizashi Concept Suzuki Apex of the Euro-spec high-intensity discharge lamps (HID) headlights.

Race-inspired Interior

The interior of the Suzuki Kizashi Concept Apex is treated catchy black leather with touches of blue laser Alcantara sports seats and steering wheel.

Maruti suzuki

Maruti suzuki

 Maruti suzuki

 Maruti suzuki

Maruti suzuki 

India’s leading car-maker, Maruti Suzuki has lost market share in six out of seven cars it sells in the popular mini and compact segment in the passenger car market. Alto turned out to be the only model from Maruti stable in the category to register any growth during the last fiscal.

The mini and compact segment, which features popular models like Alto, Wagon R, Swift from Maruti, Santro, I10 and I20 from Hyundai, Indica from Tata Motors, and Spark from General Motors, currently comprises about 73 per cent of the total car sales in India.Suzuki has revealed the first images of its all new mini, the A-Star which is all set to debut at the upcoming Paris Motor show in October. The Indian version A-Star will come with 4-doors instead of the two-door car shown in the images. The A-Star will replace the Alto in the European market while it will be continue to be sold alongside the Alto and Wagon-R in India.
The styling as we said has been toned down from the concept car which was first unveiled at the Delhi Auto Expo earlier this year. The high bonnet line, low grille and the vertically stacked ’toddler eye’ headlamps at the front make it look ‘cute’ and ‘cheeky’ at the same time. The shoulder line sweeps upwards just like the Swift as it meets the rear quater panel resulting in smaller glass house for the rear windows which might not go well with the passengers sitting at the back. Overall, the car is well rounded and the cute looks will appeal to everyone.

Suzuki confirma o Swift Sport para 2012

Suzuki confirma inten��o de lan�ar o Swift Sport em 2012

Hatchback deve ser apresentado no Sal�o de T�quio!

A Suzuki confirmou que tem planos de lan�ar o Swift Sport no in�cio de 2012. O modelo, que deve ser apresentado no Sal�o de T�quio, em dezembro, ser� um hatchback de tr�s portas inspirado no Conceito S.

De acordo com uma subsidi�ria russa da marca, o Swift Sport ter� motoriza��o de 1.6 litros, quatro cilindros, a gasolina, que desenvolveria 134 cavalos de pot�ncia. A vers�o de entrada teria transmiss�o seis marchas, manual, mas uma op��o por c�mbio autom�tico tamb�m estar� dispon�vel.
Apresentado no sal�o de Genebra, o conceito introduziu v�rios acess�rios, incluindo kit aerodin�mico composto por novos para-choques, suspens�o rebaixada, saias laterais e aerof�lio traseiro. Al�m disso, a carroceria � 60 mil�metros mais larga e 30 mil�metros mais baixa que a vers�o convencional.

Fonte: Quatro Rodas

Mercedes-Benz Tops Secret Shopper Study of U.S. Dealers, Lincoln Places Last in Luxury Segment

Mercedes-Benz dealers were number one for customer treatment in the US according to an independent study by survey company Pied Piper. The California-based company hired 3,524 “secret shoppers” and sent them to US dealerships in order to determine how their salesmen were performing in anything from explaining a car’s features to closing a deal.
This is the third year in a row that Mercedes-Benz, which looks set to top the sales charts this year in the luxury segment, has topped Pied Piper’s study.

Suzuki Sx4 Sedan,Crossover and Hatchback

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Suzuki SX4 Fastback Base MSRP: $14339

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2007 Suzuki SX4 Specifications (early)
Wheelbase: 2500mm/98.4-in.
Overall length: 4135mm/162.8-in.
Overall width: 1755mm/69.1-in.
Overall height: 1605mm/63.2-in