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Isuzu

Isuzu is a Japanese automotive manufacturer specialising in commercial vehicles, diesel engines and light-duty trucks. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, and operates manufacturing and assembly facilities across Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas. Isuzu is publicly listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and has strategic partnerships with several global automotive groups. The company's core product range includes light commercial vehicles, medium-duty trucks, heavy-duty trucks, pickup trucks and diesel engines for industrial and marine applications. Isuzu holds a strong market position in the global commercial vehicle segment, particularly in emerging markets where its reputation for durability and fuel efficiency has driven sustained demand. The company generates annual revenue in the trillions of yen and employs tens of thousands of people worldwide. In South Africa, Isuzu operates through local assembly and distribution partnerships, with a significant presence in the light commercial vehicle and bakkie segments. Principal subsidiaries and joint ventures include Isuzu Motors South Africa, Isuzu Philippines Corporation and partnerships with General Motors in North America. Isuzu was founded in 1916 as a shipbuilding and engineering firm, entering automotive production in the 1920s and establishing itself as a leading commercial vehicle manufacturer by the mid-twentieth century.

Isuzu Updates


African Rainbow Minerals CEO Phillip Tobias.
Hydrogen mobility, platinum group metals highlighted in North West
22nd May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Hydrogen mobility and platinum group metals (PGMs) have been highlighted at North-West University (NWU) by the handing over of the mobile hydrogen refuelling and hydrogen generation system to... 


African Rainbow Minerals CEO Phillip Tobias.
Hydrogen mobility, platinum group metals highlighted in North West
4th May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Hydrogen mobility and platinum group metals (PGMs) have been highlighted at North-West University (NWU) by the handing over of the mobile hydrogen refuelling and hydrogen generation system to... 


Platinum-based hydrogen fuel cell Toyota bus.
Global rollout of hydrogen buses advancing, World Platinum reports
26th March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The rollout of platinum-based hydrogen fuel cell buses is advancing worldwide, driven by technology improvements, the World Platinum Investment Council reports. Adding to the global favouring of... 


Denise van Huyssteen
Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber slams metro’s maintenance regime as unplanned power outages hit 200 mark
12th March 2026 By: Irma Venter

The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber (NMBBC) says yet another protracted power outage has occurred in the Eastern Cape metro, this time owing to the collapse of the Chelsea/Arlington 132 kV... 


Best-seller lists show rapidly declining fortunes of local vehicle manufacturers in the SA market
Best-seller lists show rapidly declining fortunes of local vehicle manufacturers in the SA market
5th March 2026 By: Irma Venter

South Africa’s new-vehicle market continues to experience seismic shifts on the back of an influx of rising Asian brands. Lightstone Auto, provider of comprehensive data, analytics and systems for... 


Seven in 10 vehicles built in SA were exported in 2025
Seven in 10 vehicles built in SA were exported in 2025
6th February 2026

In 2025, South Africa exported 412 510 passenger and light commercial vehicles. It’s 7% more than in 2019. Exports continue to dominate the sector: for every ten vehicles produced in South Africa... 


Chinese onslaught pushes ‘Big Six’ market share below 50%
23rd January 2026 By: Irma Venter

The top six-selling light-vehicle brands in South Africa in the year 2000 were Toyota, Volkswagen, Nissan, Opel, Mazda and Ford. From the turn of the century to 2010, these six brands held 60% to... 


The Chery Tiggo 4
SA’s ‘big six’ auto brands dip below 50% market share as Chinese onslaught expands
10th December 2025 By: Irma Venter

The top six-selling light-vehicle brands in South Africa in the year 2000 were Toyota, Volkswagen, Nissan, Opel, Mazda and Ford. From the turn of the century to 2010, these six brands held around... 


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