Suzuki cars

A GROUP of 70-somethings have passed the half-way point in their charity quest to circumnavigate the globe in a pair of humble Suzuki Jimnys.Under the banner of “Heaven Can Wait - I’m Busy,” the retirees, headed by trip mastermind Leslie Carvall and backed by Suzuki UK, have reached the milestone coastal town of Vladivostock, …

FOR all the talk of ‘soft-roaders’ taking over the world, there’s still demand for more traditional 4x4s. Proof comes in the form of Suzuki’s Grand Vitara, which remains a popular choice among fans of the Japanese brand.In a world of faux 4x4s promoting lifestyle over the ability to get the job done, the Grand Vitara is …

SMALL, sturdy and capable 4x4s have been a cornerstone of Suzuki's output for many years. As such, they have generated a loyal following around the world, with the Jimny its most recent example.Be it a holiday rental for use on rugged terrain or a trendy alternative to an urban runabout, the Jimny appeals to a broad user …

IS THERE always room for a little bit more? Can the no-compromise sports car have compromises removed from it? Sounds like an impossible task but it is one that Nissan set itself when it decided that the GT-R needed to be a bit more aggressive. The supercar bargain of the decade has already been upgraded twice since it …

THE COMPACT premium saloon market is dominated by the big German firms. As a nation we put a considerable emphasis on the badge and associated brand image, which is why the mainstream – Ford, Vauxhall, Peugeot, Citroen – are often overlooked even if their cars drive well and are groaning with kit.With that in mind, Suzuki’s …

Watch out if you drive a Fiat 500- the compact city runaround has been named the most vandalised car on British roads.

RESEARCH conducted by insurance company Aviva has found that families are increasingly relying on the "Fiesta father" and the "MPV mum" for their car needs.Historical evidence has shown that thirty years ago it was mainly fathers who drove the larger vehicle in a two-car family. Today the situation is very different, with …

AT FIRST glance you'd be forgiven for thinking that the new Swift Sport was little more than a facelifted version of the old one, but there's a lot more going on than meets the eye in this junior hot hatch.Since it went on sale in 2006 it's picked up something of a cult following, and everyone who drove it – journalists …

FAMILIES are increasingly relying on the "Fiesta father" and the "MPV mum" for their car needs, according to a survey.Thirty years ago, it was mainly fathers who drove the larger vehicle in a two-car family.But fathers are now going for smaller cars like the Ford Fiesta, while mothers drive MPVs (multi-purpose vehicles) …

PORSCHEThe headline news for Porsche fans is that the new ‘991’ 911 has arrived in Carrera and Carrera S form, in both coupé and cabriolet body styles. The other 911 models continue, including four-wheel-drive and turbocharged models, but are for now based on the previous ‘997’ generation of the car.A more aggressive version …

This red Splash is more like a blue rinse, but it's got space to spare.

Can the diesel engine from a rival supermini add to the Swift's appeal?

Suzuki will show the next version of the hugely popular Swift Sport in Frankfurt.

The latest Swift looks only modestly different to its predecessor, but it's a cracking small car.

New figures show that Japanese car manufacturers are still miles ahead for reliability.

A man on a motorbike has smashed the Bugatti Veyron's speed record with a 300mph run.

What was downsizing like 30 years ago? We found out in the classic Suzuki Whizzkid.

The Suzuki Swift now has four-wheel drive; so can it take down the Fiat Panda 4x4?