Toyota and Suzuki Team Up for Autonomous Driving Tech
Toyota and Suzuki have announced the two companies agreed to a capital alliance focusing on autonomous driving technology. Toyota will purchase a 4.94 percent stake in Suzuki for roughly $908 million at current exchange rates, while Suzuki will spend $455 million to acquire a much smaller, 0.2 percent share of Toyota. The firms had said […]
Review: Suzuki Intruder 150 CC Cruiser Motorcycle
In the past several decades, the Suzuki Intruder has seen several modifications and has made a mark as a brawny, new age cruiser bike from the illustrious Japanese manufacturers. Due to emerging demand for a reasonable cruiser motorcycle with ergonomic design and style, Suzuki has seen a considerable sales growth in the motorcycle market. Enter […]
Australians Put an LS V8 in a Suzuki Kei Car and It Is Both Hilarious and Cool
You know, I think we need a new word in the English language: something that means “the giddy joy that comes from doing something ridiculous just for the enjoyment of it.” We need it because there is nothing that fits better than what these guys must be feeling: What you are witnessing there is a […]
Behind the Badge: Reasons to Love the Suzuki “S” Logo
Not all logos have to harbor hidden secrets in their designs to be impactful or memorable; some logos are so timeless and straightforward that they maintain their appeal for eons. Japanese manufacturer Suzuki Motor Corporation has such a badge that is recognizable in practically every country around the world. Headquartered in Shizuoka, the company produces […]
Suzuki Forenza and Reno Recalled Because GM Of Course
Oh, you'd forgotten Suzuki was a thing? You're not alone there. Well, in any case, GM made their cars into fiery deathtraps as well.
The saying goes that you shouldn’t kick somebody while they’re down, but one can hardly fault Suzuki (I repeat, SUZUKI) for getting a couple of quick shots to the ribs in on everyone’s favorite kicking post. After all, it’s been years since Suzuki could say that they were better at anything than anyone, so you […]
Vehicular Viewing: New on Streaming for February 2020
If you love auto racing, road trips, or just looking at cool cars, you’ll have plenty to look forward to on streaming platforms next month. These vehicle-centric TV shows and films are new on streaming for February 2020, coming soon to Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, Disney Plus, and HBO Now. Cross Over Into Luxury: Meet the […]
Toyota Projects Sales Growth in 2020
Toyota believes it will sell around 10.77 million vehicles around the world in 2020, a projection that would nudge it closer to Volkswagen and that demonstrates the automaker expects continued growth in the industry. Toyota sold a record 10.59 million vehicles in 2018, just short of Volkswagen’s industry-leading 10.83 million, but will be closer to […]
Renault Disqualified From Japanese Grand Prix Results
Renault drivers Daniel Ricciardo and Nico Hülkenberg finished sixth and tenth, respectively, at the 2019 Japanese Grand Prix, but will lose their results and championship points following the team’s disqualification for breaching Formula One regulations. Rival team Racing Point had lodged a protest against Renault’s breach of the Sporting and Technical Regulations as well as […]
Toyota and Subaru Strengthen Partnership
This comes about a month after Toyota announced the purchase of a five percent stake in Suzuki, yet another tie-up that illustrates how car companies are scrambling to improve economic efficiency as they build new mobility services and electrified vehicles. “In this once-in-a-century period of profound transformation, by strengthening their bonds and aligning their capabilities, […]
4 Mazda Models You Can’t Buy in America
From its KODO: Soul of Motion design language to its Jinba Ittai “Horse and Rider” philosophy, Mazda flaunts its Japanese heritage. With such an international presence, it’s no surprise that some markets get a different selection of Mazda vehicles than what’s sold in the United States. Here’s a look at what we’re missing: See How […]
The Most Cliché ‘90s Car Commercial You’ll Ever See
Relive the 1990s with this dope ad for the Suzuki X-90
‘Sup, dude! Are you looking for a bangin’ vid from back in the day? This old-school Suzuki ad is off the heezy. It’s so hella ‘90s, dawg, like the Pez dispenser shooting off rides. There’s so many dank clichés here, you’ll be buggin’ in your crib. TL;DR: Check out this hilarious ’90s car commercial. It’s […]
Mazda And Toyota Break Ground On Joint-Venture Alabama Plant
Japanese multinational automakers and automotive giants, Mazda and Toyota, have started a joint venture partnership in an Alabama plant as they broke ground on July 10, 2019. The assembly plant has been priced at $1.6 billion and is the first Mazda factory in the U.S which plans to build a new sport utility vehicle. In […]
Mazda and Other Automotive Superstars Team Up for Driverless Tech
It’s well known that Mazda and Toyota have been working together in recent years. However, in a crossover more ambitious tha The Avengers, Mazda, Toyota, Honda, Isuzu, and Subaru, among others, have joined forces to bring automobile autonomy closer to reality. Check Out: The 2019 Mazda CX-9 Under the umbrella of Monet, Toyota and Softbank’s […]
Five Automakers Join Toyota’s Self-Driving Vehicle Venture
Fully autonomous self-driving cars are now on the horizon, but it’s an expensive process to get there. Last October, Toyota and Softbank teamed up to establish a joint venture, called Monet, devoted to developing businesses that offer new services via driverless car technology. Toyota believes that the future of mobility will only arrive at a […]
Super Formula Drivers Praise New Overtaking System
For the 2019 season, Super Formula introduced a new overtaking system (OTS) resembling that used in IndyCar, where drivers can benefit from an increase in fuel flow to the engine for up to 100 seconds over the course of the entire race. The system had previously been limited to five fixed usages of 20 seconds […]
First Impressions of 2019 Mustang Shelby GT350 Agree: Wow!
The upcoming return of the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 — all 700-plus horsepower of it — fortunately does not spell the end of the Shelby GT350, which has been tearing it up since its return in 2016. In fact, the 2019 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 gets some modest updates, including an optional Gurney flap spoiler, […]
Crikey! Check Out These 7 Alligator Car Accidents
Plus one crocodile car accident
With Steve Irwin’s birthday tomorrow, we remember a conservationist and wildlife enthusiast whose love for animals charmed audiences on television for many years with his crocodile documentaries. Charm Your Passengers: With the technology inside the 2019 Chevy Equinox I remember religiously watching his “Croc Files” series on Animal Planet as a kid. While my family […]
Le Mans Winner Nico Hülkenberg Backs Sebastian Vettel on Weird F1 Spins
Nico Hülkenberg, winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2015 and full-time Formula One driver, has backed his fellow countryman Sebastian Vettel following the four-time champion’s claims that downforce “holes” were causing his strange spins throughout the 2018 season. Vettel has had a difficult year marred by uncharacteristic mistakes that many believe have […]
