The Suzuki company didn't dive into the automobile industry until 1955, with the debut of the Suzulight, a two-door mini-vehicle. Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY.

TOKYO -- Osamu Suzuki, former chairman of Japan's Suzuki Motor, has died, the company announced Friday. He was 94 years old. Suzuki led the company for more than 40 years, until he stepped down as ...

Suzuki Motor, which also makes motorcycles, pulled the plug on its automobile business in the United States and China in 2012 and 2018, respectively, as their consumers generally favor bigger cars and ...

Osamu Suzuki, who played a pivotal role in Suzuki Motor's rise, has died at age 94. He led the company for over four decades, including forging crucial partnerships and launching successful models.

Suzuki is also now one of the top global motorcycle manufacturers, selling around 1.9 million units over the same 2023-24 fiscal.

Osamu Suzuki, the former charismatic leader of Suzuki Motor Corp. who transformed the Japanese car manufacturer into a global powerhouse with dominant success in India’s car market, passed away ...

Osamu Suzuki, the charismatic former boss of Suzuki Motor Corp. who helped turn the Japanese mini-vehicle maker into a globally competitive company, has died, the company said Friday. He was 94.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Suzuki Motor Corp. Chairman and CEO Osamu Suzuki speaks during a press conference in Tokyo, Sept. 12, 2011 ...

Osamu Suzuki, an ingenious penny pincher who led Japan’s Suzuki Motor for more than four decades and played a key role in turning India into a flourishing auto market, has died aged 94.

Maruti Udyog later became Maruti Suzuki India subsequent to the government completing its exit in 2007, with Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) holding a majority stake. Osamu Suzuki was the director and ...

Osamu Suzuki, who ran Suzuki Motor — known for its minicars and motorcycles — across several decades and drove the company’s global expansion, has died. He was 94. Suzuki died of lymphoma on ...