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Suzuki pulls out of World Rally

Suzuki pulled out of the World Rally Championship citing the global economic crisis.

Suzuki pulled out of the World Rally Championship citing the global economic crisis.

The Japanese manufacturer said in a statement on Monday its decision was in response "to the contraction of the automotive sales caused by recent global economic turmoil."

"As a result, Suzuki concluded to suspend the WRC activities from 2009."