Suzuki pools with Volvo in effort to meet EU emissions target and avoid fines

An image of the Suzuki e Vitara, a four-door electric SUV. — The Suzuki e Vitara will be launched in Europe next year. (LUCA CIFERRI/CRAIN)

November 05, 2024 03:19 PM

MILAN, Italy — Suzuki Motor said it will pool its car sales in the European Union with Volvo Car this year in an effort to avoid fines for exceeding CO2 emissions for 2024.

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