Suzuki Motor Corp. engages in the research, development, design, manufacture, sale, and distribution of motorcycles, passenger cars, commercial vehicles and special machines. It operates through the following segments: Motorcycles Business, Automobiles Business, Marine Business and Other Business. The Motorcycles Business segment produces and merchandises motorcycles and all terrain vehicles. The Automobiles Business segment manufactures and sells light, small and regular vehicles. The Marine Business segment includes special and industrial machines such as outboard motors. The Other Business segment products are electric wheelchairs, solar power generation and real estate The company was founded by Michio Suzuki in October 1909 and is headquartered in Hamamatsu, Japan.