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Isuzu Trucks South Africa

TRUCK INDUSTRY – 1

SA unit of Japanese truck group puts earthquake disruptions behind it

Isuzu Trucks South Africa (ITSA) has recovered from the effects of the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan last year, causing havoc with global truck supply chains.

By: Irma Venter

31 Aug 12

TRUCK INDUSTRY

Isuzu Trucks, back on track after tsunami, notches up 17% growth

Isuzu Trucks South Africa (ITSA) had recovered completely from the effects of the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan last year, causing havoc with global truck supply chains. ITSA lost around 400 unit sales in 2011 owing to the natural disaster.

By: Irma Venter

07 Aug 12

TRUCKS

Isuzu overhauls South African truck assembly strategy

By 2014, Isuzu Trucks South Africa (Itsa) will have made “significant changes” to the way it assembles trucks locally, says COO Craig Uren.

By: Irma Venter

11 May 12

TRUCKS

Isuzu Trucks mulls new assembly options

By 2014, Isuzu Trucks South Africa (Itsa) will have made “significant changes” to the way it assembles trucks locally, says COO Craig Uren. “We have done a lot of work on how to roll out a cost-effective solution to our manufacturing future...

By: Irma Venter

02 May 12

TRUCKS

Isuzu Trucks expects to sell 500 fewer units in 2011 than initially forecast owing to Japanese disaster

The aftermath of the earthquake and subsequent tsunami in Japan in March will see Isuzu Trucks South Africa (Itsa) shed around 500 units in new truck sales this year, says COO Craig Uren.

By: Irma Venter

29 Apr 11

TRUCKS

Japanese disaster to shave 500 trucks from Isuzu’s 2011 sales

The aftermath of the earthquake and subsequent tsunami in Japan in March will see Isuzu Trucks South Africa (Itsa) shed around 500 units in new truck sales this year, says COO Craig Uren. However, as 2011 is gearing up to be a buoyant year for...

By: Irma Venter

12 Apr 11

AUTO INDUSTRY – 3

Isuzu Motors outlines localisation thrust as yen soars

Isuzu Motors wants to see the local content of Isuzu bakkies and Isuzu trucks assembled at the General Motors South Africa (GMSA) plant to increase from the current 10% on trucks, and 32% on bakkies, to 40% for both vehicle types, says Isuzu...

By: Irma Venter

26 Nov 10

AUTO INDUSTRY

Isuzu Motors boss calls for more local content on SA-made trucks and bakkies

Isuzu Motors wants to see the local content of Isuzu bakkies and Isuzu trucks assembled at the General Motors South Africa (GMSA) plant increase from the current 10% on trucks, and 32% on bakkies, to 40% for both vehicle types, said Isuzu Motors...

By: Irma Venter

12 Nov 10

TRUCK LAUNCH

Japanese truck group introduces new heavies, one-stop body concept

The introduction of the new F-Series heavy truck range will allow Isuzu Trucks South Africa (Itsa) to reach new markets, says Itsa sales and distribution manager Anton du Plessis.

By: Irma Venter

16 Apr 10

TRUCK LAUNCH

Isuzu launches new F-Series, plus new bodywork concept

The introduction of the new F-Series heavy truck range will allow Isuzu Trucks South Africa (Itsa) to reach new markets, says Itsa sales and distribution manager Anton du Plessis. The fresh F-Series range includes a 13-model line-up compared with...

By: Irma Venter

06 Apr 10

TRUCK TECHNOLOGY

Hybrid electric truck to be tested locally this month

Isuzu Trucks South Africa (ITSA) will test its first hybrid truck in the country in October, says COO Craig Uren.

By: Irma Venter

09 Oct 09

TRUCK TECHNOLOGY

Isuzu Trucks to test hybrid vehicle in Durban

Isuzu Trucks South Africa (ITSA) will test its first hybrid truck in the country in October, says ITSA COO Craig Uren. The hybrid electric vehicle will be tested within a customer's actual operation, in Durban, within an urban cycle, he...

By: Irma Venter

28 Sep 09

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