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AMERICAN SUZUKI RECEIVES EIGHTH PRESTIGIOUS MARCOM CREATIVE AWARD

Suzuki’s 2008 Web-based training courses recognized for excellence

BREA, Calif. – (Nov. 21, 2008) – American Suzuki Motor Corp. today announced it has been honored with eight MarCom Creative Awards, including two Platinum awards for its 2009 Grand Vitara New Model and OE connection – D2D Web-based training courses. Suzuki also received five Gold awards for dealership service manager, service advisor, parts manager, parts counterperson and service technician Web-based training courses and an Honorable Mention for a greeter, cashier, telephone operator and receptionist Web-based training course. Suzuki once again teamed up with Pacific Technology Solutions, of Irvine, Calif., for its training programs.

“Suzuki is gaining real credibility as a company to watch,” said Chuck Halper, vice president of service and quality, American Suzuki. “It’s great to be recognized with awards for the development of materials that empower our dealership employees.”

The announcement marks the third time Suzuki has received recognition from MarCom Creative Awards, which are sponsored by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals and judged by industry professionals. This year, there were more than 5,000 entries throughout the United States and several foreign countries. Winners were selected from more than 200 categories in seven forms of media and communications efforts.

The MarCom Creative Awards are designed to evaluate work solely on its own merit, and the competition rewards companies and individuals with the highest standard for excellence and whose work serves as a benchmark for the industry. For more information on the MarCom Creative Awards, visit www.marcomawards.com.

About Suzuki

The Brea, Calif.-based Operations of American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) was founded in 1963 by parent company Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) and currently markets its vehicles in the United States through a network of approximately 400 automotive dealerships and numerous other motorcycle, ATV and marine distributors in 49 states.  With global headquarters in Hamamatsu, Japan, SMC is a diversified worldwide automobile, motorcycle, and outboard motor manufacturer. In 2007, SMC sold more than two million new cars and trucks and more than three million motorcycles and ATVs.  Founded in 1909 and incorporated in 1920, SMC has operations in 193 countries and regions.  For more information, visit www.media.suzuki.com.

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Media Contacts

Jeff Holland, American Suzuki – (714) 996-7040 ext. 2464, jeff.holland@suz.com

David Boldt, American Suzuki – (714) 996-7040 ext. 2464, david.boldt@suz.com