Suzuki wins the manufacturer's title for the seventh consecutive year.[55] Masaru Mizutani (in Japanese) on his RG Γ takes first place in seven consecutive events and wins the All Japan Road Race Championship for the 500cc class.[58] The company and the Government of India set up Maruti Udyog Ltd. as a joint venture for automobile production and distribution.[59] The company signs a technological tie-up contract with Land-Rover Santana S.A., Spain.[51] Car production begins at Pak Suzuki Motor Co., Ltd. in Karachi, Pakistan.[60] A joint venture with Pakistan Automobile Corporation (PACO), Pak Suzuki was established in September 1982 as Awami Auto Limited.[61][62] New Alto minivehicle debuts.[51] The very first production four-wheel all-terrain vehicle is released; the QuadRunner 125 begins the era of four-wheelers and transforms the ATV industry.[52][63]