The Suzuki S-Cross has been a story of evolution and survival and continues this day as one of the brand’s most popular practical multi-purpose models. It can trace its origins to 2006, a joint venture with Fiat and a different name, the SX4, standing for Sports X-over 4 Seasons. The third generation built in Hungary for European sales has been on sale … [Read more...]
Weekend feature: Suzuki celebrate 55 years of Allgrip
Suzuki GB staged a landmark event inWales to highlight 55 years of their clever and effective ‘ALLGRIP’ four wheel drive systems. At a recent test drive session held in south Wales and centred on the ‘Monster Mountain’ off-road facility near Merthyr Tydfil, motoring writers were invited by Suzuki to test-drive a selection of their models, both current and … [Read more...]
Suzuki prepares to enter the pure electric age
This Autumn, as Suzuki gets ready to launch e Vitara (below), it’s very first electric vehicle, it’s well worth reflecting on where it all began for Suzuki Motor Corporation 70 years ago.Back in the Autumn of 1955, Michio Suzuki personally delivered a Suzulight, his very first production car to a local doctor who had previously been conducting his house … [Read more...]
Heard the one about Melvyn, Norma and their Hyundai Tucson?
MoneySuperMarket's research analysed car makes and models to reveal which models are driven by those with the highest number of no claims’ years. Though the make and model of vehicle can influence the cost of car insurance, the insurance experts’ data reveals which cars are favored by the most experienced and claim-free drivers. Typical No-Claims Streak … [Read more...]
€458m fines for 15 car makers over scrappage cartel
The European Union has imposed fines totalling €458m on fifteen car manufacturers for participating in a cartel that affected the recycling of end-of-life vehicles. Volkswagen received the largest fine at €127.69m, followed by Stellantis including Opel at €99.5m, Renault-Nissan at €81.46m, and Ford at €41.46m. The EU also fined the European Automobiles … [Read more...]
Dieselgate hearings listed for October in High Court
The largest ever class action in the UK was under consideration in High Court this week involving 1.5 million vehicle owners. New analysis shows 9.8 million diesel cars (Euro Standards 3-6) still on the road in the UK as of June 2024, with real world testing showing average NOₓ emissions far in excess of regulatory limits. These models emit 70,300 tonnes of … [Read more...]
Newslines 24 January
Responding to the announcement from the Secretary of State for Wales Jo Stevens that rail is her “number one priority for Wales” for the Spending Review, Logistics UK Senior Policy Advisor – Rail, Ellis Shelton welcomed her commitment to the sector but is adamant that the needs of rail freight must be considered alongside those of passenger services. “While … [Read more...]
Tradelines 27 November
Dale Wyatt, Director Automobile Suzuki GB PLC collected a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Motor Trader Awards 2024. Dale (above centre left) was recognised for his success, strong relationships with the dealer network, media, leadership and high reputation across the entire Automotive Industry that has already spanned over 35 years, holding in senior … [Read more...]
MG & Vauxhall EV top list of bad buys
MG cars are the least reliable on sale in Britain, owners have told What Car? magazine. In a survey of 30,000 drivers the Chinese brand had the most complaints and reliability was worst with under 77% of owners saying they were satisfied. The What Car? data covers 31 brands and 199 different models. Overall, 22% of owners said their car had experienced … [Read more...]
Toyota top for reliability, says Warrantywise
The Toyota Yaris is ranked as the most reliable used car you can buy according to the latest figures released in Warrantywise’s annual Reliability Index today. Warrantywise, the UK’s leading used car warranty provider, today reveals the results from its highly anticipated annual Reliability Index using data from 2020 to 2023 as it declares the Toyota Yaris … [Read more...]
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