Dr. Takashi Suzuki made a distinguished contribution to the prosperity of our automotive industry through the development of the engine installed in the Hino Contessa, as well as powerplants using advanced electronic control systems, turbo intercoolers, VG turbocharging, and electronically-controlled common rail fuel-injection. In recognition of his great achievements, the Japan Automotive Hall of Fame is honored to induct Dr. Takashi Suzuki into the Hall of Fame.

The air-cooled Hino Contessa, which was both beautiful and technically interesting.

A Hino Contessa 1300 on display in London as part of an exhibition on 20th century epoch-making machines.

The start-up ceremony of a groundbreaking diesel engine in 1972.

Suzuki receiving an award of special long-term member from the ASME president in America.

A Hino GT prototype on its way to a Class victory used a Suzuki-developed YE28 engine.

Suzuki giving a speech on future of trucks at HDMA/MEMA convention in Washington in 1992.