And while Suzuki may not have the same cachet as Porsche in the U.S. (despite some favorable reviews of its new Kizashi), it is the dominant brand in the important Indian marketplace. VW's sales -- thanks in part to being the market leader in China, the world's largest market -- combined with Suzuki's numbers, outpace even Toyota, still the world's largest brand. However, Suzuki CEO Osamu Suzuki was quick to point out that the deal was not a takeover but a partnership. Suzuki will benefit from VW's engineering expertise and hybrid and other forward-looking powertrains. "Suzuki is not becoming a 12th brand for Volkswagen," he said.
(Source: Automotive News.)
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