Suzuki hopes to triple U.S. car sales in 2004

TOKYO December 28, 2003; Japan today reported that Suzuki Motor Corp. is aiming to nearly triple its annual car sales in the United States from 70,000 this year to 200,000 units in 2004, the Nihon Keizai Shimbun reported Saturday.

The business daily said Suzuki hopes to reach the target by boosting the number of its dealerships by 30%, from 470 to 600, as early as next year and expanding its product lineup. (Kyodo News)