Suzuki Auto Announces 2008-2009 Auto Show Calendar- Suzuki's upcoming auto show tour will kick off at the State Fair of Texas- Global debut of all-new Suzuki sport sedan highlights upcoming auto show schedule
BREA, Calif., June 24 /PRNewswire/ -- 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 includes:
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
ShowPittsburgh, Pa. TBD TBD
Albuquerque Auto Show Albuquerque, N.M. April 17, 2009 April 19, 2009
About Suzuki Auto 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 http://www.media.suzukiauto.com.
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