Suzuki Seeks Divorce From Volkswagen Partnership

The chairman of Suzuki Motor Corp. wantsto end the Japanese automaker's unsuccessful equity partnership with Volkswagen AG and sell its small VW stake, saying the two companies "weren't meant for each other."

Chairman Osamu Suzuki's declaration Monday in Tokyo came as no surprise. Both companies have acknowledged recently that the relationship had soured. Formed just under two years ago, it hasn't yielded any common projects.

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_43LE - 9/12/2011 12:42:32 PM

+3 Boost

Yeah, it'd be a real honeymoon all the way with SAAB...

_43LE - 9/12/2011 4:18:08 PM

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LOL! You are so funny!

Caraficionado - 9/12/2011 12:36:36 PM

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Too bad, cuz VW could have gained in terms of reliability

poot66 - 9/12/2011 9:39:48 PM

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yeah because Suzuki's are so dependable

mini22 - 9/12/2011 6:11:01 PM

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The Kizashi has had a good reliability record. It also has a "euro" inspired interior and has great handling. The only thing that is holding back sales are 3 things.
1)Like of marketing
2)Lack of a performance engine
3)Lack of dealers
If the merger with VW had gone they way both wanted it, this might have helped Suzuki in the US.VAG sole interest with Suzuki was access to the Indian market. However, VAG was unwilling to share technology with Suzuki. It also appears that Suzuki did not want to be told what to do by VAG. I'm sure it went to Fiat for engine's because VAG was unwilling to share this.It would be great if they could sign an alliance with Fiat. Marchionne seems more willing to deal then Vag. VAG seems to want to "divide and conquer".