Proving paying more doesn't automatically equate to safer, some midsized cars do better than luxury models in the new frontal offset crash test conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

Suzuki has announced that its American automotive arm will go through Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, making it the latest automaker to withdraw from this market. Impact on current car owners is promised to be minimal, but it does raise concerns for prospective shoppers.

Nearly 102,000 Suzuki Forenza and Reno sedans are being recalled by American Suzuki Motor Corp. The small cars have wiring issues that may cause the headlamps to work only intermittently, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Sudden loss of illumination reduces driver visibility and increases the risk of collision, warns the safety agency.

Suzuki and Garmin have teamed up to launch the automaker's first fully integrated, factory-installed navigation and infotainment system.

As gas prices hover near $4 a gallon nationwide, there are more than 20 SUVs and trucks that cost more than $100 to fill up. But, there are almost 30 cars that cost less than $50 to refuel. We crunched the numbers and found the cheapest cars in America to fill up.

Each year, the Consumer Reports Annual Auto Issue featuring the latest ratings, rankings and expert insights garners significant attention. The focus invariable turns to Top Picks and the automaker report cards. Both special reports given a quick snapshot of how makes and models compare, informing car buyers, as well as auto industry trivia enthusiasts. While everyone loves a winner, what about those brands that just never made the Top Pick cut?

Our Annual Autos Issue presents a dizzying array of facts and figures, all aimed at helping car shoppers choose the right model for their needs and budget. While we rate the automakers and present numerous best and worst lists, we haven’t offered a simple guide to the best and worst models by brand. Until now.

In assembling our best new car deals on American cars and deals on American-made cars, we compiled and examined a lot of data. Much of the findings enriched our deals reports, while others inspired trivial pursuits. To fuel your discussions around the BBQ grill (or even an automotive grille) this weekend, we determined how many cars each brand actually builds in the United States.

Last week's devastating earthquake and tsunami has affected many Japanese automakers, but now we are learning more about the impact of the auto industry damage and the availability of parts and supplies needed to continue production of vehicles. Since...

The huge earthquake and tsunami in Japan last week has affected a number of automakers and their production capabilities. Not only are their main headquarters in Japan, Honda, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Subaru, Suzuki, and Toyota all have key facilities...

Suzuki is recalling 32,291 four-cylinder Grand Vitara SUVs and SX4s for a problem that could cause the cars to lose power steering, the alternator, engine cooling and air conditioning. On these models built from 2009 to early 2011, the...

Portable navigation companies are fast becoming original equipment suppliers, providing software and/or hardware to car companies looking to offer contemporary route guidance at an attainable price. Subaru is now offering integrated TomTom navigation devices on the Forester and Impreza....

Suzuki Motor Corp. has recalled almost 70,000 vehicles, because the exterior side mirrors can become loose and fall off, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Model years affected include the 2007 SX4 hatchback and 2008-2010 SX4...

Suzuki is recalling over 5,100 Kizashi sedans built between October 13, 2009 and May 31, 2010 due to a problem with a storage compartment failing to conform to federal safety standards for “occupant protection in interior impact.” In the...

The Lexus HS 250h and Suzuki Kizashi are the latest vehicles to be crash tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The Lexus HS 250h earns a Good score in the side crash test and both the...