Suzuki expands SUVs in Saudi
http://www.ameinfo.com/161077.html

Suzuki Saudia announced its plans to boost the availability of its sport utility vehicles (SUV) and family cars in Saudi Arabia. Suzuki Saudia will focus on its Grand Vitara, XL7, SX4 and Swift models to accommodate both single and family lifestyles.

Ah yes, the SUV lifestyle.

Future generations can use their camels to pull their SUV homes around. We, of course, don't have to worry since we have all that oil in Alaska and off shore.

China has also announced its intention to increase its auto industry's penetration of the Saudi market. IMO, this is an overlooked aspect of China's industry, as we often look just at China's domestic vehicle sales rate, which is on a pace to increase 14.1% Y/Y during 2008. I've posted links for the fisrt two items already; this link provides some additional info, particularly it indicates how Ford is able to stay in business through its China sales. Something to remember is that while the price of transport fuel continues to rise, many people around the world continue to buy vehicles that use them.