The
head of Suzuki Motor’s Brazilian operation was kidnapped near Sao Paulo last Sunday,
Kyoto News reported, citing Japan’s foreign ministry.

Kiyoshige Ishii was released a day later after a 3.5 million yen ($US29,500)
ransom was reportedly paid.

Go deeper with GlobalData

Data Insights

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more

Discover B2B Marketing That Performs

Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms.

Find out more

Quoting ministry officials, Kyoto News said that Ishii was kidnapped by three
men while on his way home from a golf club outside Sao Paulo.





To view related research reports, please follow the links below:-


The
automotive industry in Latin America: Mexico, Brazil and Argentina Forecasts
to 2005


The
world’s car manufacturers: A financial and operating review



Just Auto Excellence Awards - Nominations Closed

Nominations are now closed for the Just Auto Technology Excellence Awards. A big thanks to all the organisations that entered – your response has been outstanding, showcasing exceptional innovation, leadership, and impact.

Excellence in Action
Continental has secured the Window Displays Innovation Award in the 2025 Just Auto Excellence Awards for its Window Projection solution, transforming side windows into dynamic, data-rich canvases. Discover how this compact projection technology and intelligent software are reshaping in-car UX and opening fresh revenue streams for OEMs and mobility providers.

Discover the Impact