Brea, Calif.
- Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (SMAI), has been announced as the sole
distributor of Suzuki motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, marine outboard
engines and automotive parts and service in the contiguous United States and Alaska. This announcement comes following
the restructuring of American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC).
"We are pleased to announce this new company," Suzuki's
Motorcycle/ATV Vice President, Larry Vandiver said. "This is a turning point
for our brand and we look toward the future as we continue to offer
industry-leading products as Suzuki Motor of America, Inc."
SMAI is firmly committed to the motorcycle, ATV, scooter and
marine industry and will focus on long-term growth in the American
market. SMAI aims to bring the excitement of its product line into the
powersports marketplace this spring and summer as it launches several exciting
new products.
The company is planning more than 20 consumer events over
the next several months, giving customers firsthand experience to try out its
full lineup of sportbike, cruiser, touring, scooter, dual-sport, motocross and
KingQuad ATVs. In addition, SMAI will also be cheering on its
championship-winning riders at supercross, motocross and road racing events
throughout the country.
SMAI is poised to make a big impact in the marine industry
as well, marketing its flagship DF300AP, state-of-the-art DF20A and DF15A,
among other models. 2013 also marks the return of Suzuki outboards with an
aggressive run in bass tournaments with 2012 BASSMASTER Rookie of the Year
Brandon Card.
In addition to the motorcycle/ATV and marine operations,
SMAI will continue to support Suzuki's automotive customers with warranty
service, parts and accessories.
"Suzuki is committed to supplying automotive parts and
warranty service," Suzuki's Director - Division Head Automotive Service Lee
Raines said. "We will continue to support our automotive customers with these
services."
Suzuki is looking forward to the future with SMAI as it introduces
exciting new products, offer exciting demo tours and hosts special events
throughout the remainder of 2013.
For more information on Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
visit: www.suzuki.com.