BREA, Calif., (June 23, 2008) — American Suzuki Motor Corp. today announced its schedule for the upcoming 2008-2009 auto show season, which will include appearances at more than 50 regional and local shows, including Los Angeles, Chicago and New York. The company will not attend the 2009 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
“Suzuki is a niche manufacturer of lifestyle-oriented, fun-to-drive vehicles, and as a specialist within the industry we need to selectively participate in shows where our unique and compelling story has the most impact,” said Mark Harano, president of American Suzuki Automotive Operations. “Our participation at local auto shows has contributed a great deal to our continued sales success and, with the excitement surrounding the arrival of our 2009 lineup, we look forward to hitting the road.”
Beginning at the State Fair of Texas Auto Show in September, Suzuki will display its versatile line of 2009 vehicles, including the spirited four-door SX4 Sport, bold and functional five-door SX4 Crossover, exciting XL7 midsize SUV, rugged Grand Vitara compact SUV and activity-oriented Equator midsize pickup truck. Suzuki’s full 2008-2009 auto show schedule is included on the following page.
The Brea, Calif.-based Automotive Operations of American Suzuki Motor Corporation was founded in 1985 by parent company Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) and currently markets its vehicles in the United States through a network of approximately 500 automotive dealerships in 49 states. Based in Hamamatsu, Japan, SMC is a diversified worldwide automobile, motorcycle and outboard motor manufacturer with sales of more than two million new automobiles annually. Founded in 1909 and incorporated in 1920, SMC has operations in 193 countries and regions. For more information, visit www.media.suzukiauto.com.
| Market | Location | Show Open | Show Close |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas State Fair | Dallas | Sept. 26, 2008 | Oct. 19, 2008 |
| San Antonio | San Antonio | Oct. 2, 2008 | Oct. 5, 2008 |
| Auto Expo Long Island | Long Island, N.Y. | Oct. 16, 2008 | Oct. 19, 2008 |
| Central California Auto Show | Fresno, Calif. | Oct. 31, 2008 | Nov. 2, 2008 |
| SEMA | Las Vegas | Nov. 4, 2008 | Nov. 7, 2008 |
| Seattle Int'l Auto Show | Seattle | Nov. 5, 2008 | Nov. 9, 2008 |
| Florida (Tampa) Int'l Auto Show | Tampa, Fla. | Nov. 6, 2008 | Nov. 9, 2008 |
| South Florida Auto Show | Miami Beach, Fla. | Nov. 7, 2008 | Nov. 16, 2008 |
| Alabama International Auto Show | Birmingham, Ala. | Nov. 13, 2008 | Nov. 16, 2008 |
| Charlotte Int'l Auto Show | Charlotte, N.C. | Nov. 20, 2008 | Nov. 23, 2008 |
| Los Angeles Int'l Auto Show | Los Angeles | Nov. 21, 2008 | Nov. 30, 2008 |
| Memphis Auto Show | Memphis, Tenn. | Nov. 21, 2008 | Nov. 23, 2008 |
| Central Florida Auto Show | Orlando, Fla. | Nov. 26, 2008 | Nov. 30, 2008 |
| Arizona Int'l Auto Show | Phoenix | Nov. 27, 2008 | Nov. 30, 2008 |
| Las Vegas Motor Trend | Las Vegas | Nov. 28, 2008 | Nov. 30, 2008 |
| Nashville | Nashville, Tenn. | Nov. 28, 2008 | Nov. 30, 2008 |
| New England Auto Show | Boston | Dec. 3, 2008 | Dec. 7, 2008 |
| Indianapolis Int'l Auto Show | Indianapolis | Dec. 26, 2008 | Jan. 1, 2009 |
| San Diego Int'l Auto Show | San Diego | Dec. 31, 2008 | Jan. 4, 2009 |
| Silicon Valley Int'l Auto Show | San Jose, Calif. | Jan. 8, 2009 | Jan. 11, 2009 |
| Utah Int'l Auto Show | Sandy, Utah | Jan. 16, 2009 | Jan. 19, 2009 |
| South Carolina Int'l Auto Show | Greenville, S.C. | Jan. 16, 2009 | Jan. 19, 2009 |
| Auto Expo. Of the Midlands | Omaha, Neb. | Jan. 22, 2009 | Jan. 25, 2009 |
| Houston Auto Show | Houston | Jan. 24, 2009 | Feb. 1, 2009 |
| Pennsylvania Auto Show | Harrisburg, Pa. | Jan. 28, 2009 | Feb. 1, 2009 |
| Greater St. Louis Int'l Auto Show | St. Louis | Jan. 28, 2009 | Feb. 1, 2009 |
| Philadelphia Auto Show | Philadelphia | Jan. 31, 2009 | Feb. 8, 2009 |
| Washington Auto Show | Washington, D.C. | Feb. 4, 2009 | Feb. 8, 2009 |
| Portland Auto Show | Portland, Ore. | Feb. 5, 2009 | Feb. 8, 2009 |
| Grand Rapids Auto Show | Grand Rapids, Mich. | Feb. 5, 2009 | Feb. 8, 2009 |
| Iowa-Illinois Auto Show | Davenport, Iowa | Feb. 6, 2009 | Feb. 8, 2009 |
| North Carolina Int'l Auto Show | Raleigh, N.C. | Feb. 12, 2009 | Feb. 15, 2009 |
| Motor Trend International Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | Feb. 12, 2009 | Feb. 15, 2009 |
| Chicago Int'l Auto Show | Chicago | Feb. 13, 2009 | Feb. 22, 2009 |
| Spokane Auto Show | Spokane, Wash. | Feb. 13, 2009 | Feb. 22, 2009 |
| Cincinnati Auto Show | Cincinnati | Feb. 19, 2009 | Feb. 22, 2009 |
| Dallas Auto Show | Dallas | Feb. 18, 2009 | Feb. 22, 2009 |
| Louisville New Car Show | Louisville, Ky. | Feb. 20, 2009 | Feb. 22, 2009 |
| Cleveland Int'l Auto Show | Cleveland | Feb. 21, 2009 | March 1, 2009 |
| Greater Milwaukee Auto Show | Milwaukee, Wis. | Feb. 21, 2009 | March 1, 2009 |
| Greater Rochester Int'l Auto Show | Rochester, NY | Feb. 25, 2009 | March 1, 2009 |
| Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City | March 5, 2009 | March 8, 2009 |
| Kansas City Int'l Auto Show | Kansas City, Mo. | March 11, 2009 | March 15, 2009 |
| Virginia Motor Trend International Auto Show | Richmond, Va. | March 13, 2009 | March 15, 2009 |
| Atlanta Journal Constitution | Atlanta, Ga. | March 14, 2008 | March 22, 2009 |
| Columbus Int'l Auto Show | Columbus, Ohio | March 19, 2009 | March 22, 2009 |
| Minneapolis/St. Paul Auto Show | Minneapolis, Minn. | March 21, 2009 | March 29, 2009 |
| New Orleans Auto Show | New Orleans | March 20, 2008 | March 22, 2009 |
| Dayton Auto Show | Dayton, Ohio | March 26, 2009 | March 29, 2009 |
| Denver Int'l Auto Show | Denver | April 1, 2009 | April 5, 2009 |
| Albany Auto Show | Albany, N.Y. | April 3, 2009 | April 5, 2009 |
| New York Int'l Auto Show | New York | April 10, 2008 | April 19, 2009 |
| Pittsburgh Int'l Auto Show | Pittsburgh, Pa. | TBD | TBD |
| Albuquerque Auto Show | Albuquerque, N.M. | April 17, 2009 | April 19, 2009 |
