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According to a report by the Kyodo News Agency in Japan, Isuzu is in talks to buy General Motors’ truck manufacturing operation. GM is struggling as a corporation and is desperate for funds while Isuzu are looking to extend their manufacturing capacity outside of Japan. GM ended their long-time relationship with Isuzu several years ago, [...]

Isuzu trucks reached the finals in two of six categories at the 19th annual Australian Freight Industry Awards held in Melbourne earlier this month. Hosted by the Victorian Transport Association (VTA), the Australian Freight Industry Awards is one of the most prominent events on the freight and logistics calendar, recognising excellence and achievements within the [...]

The Federal Government must take a greater leadership position on fuel pricing, reducing emissions and exploring the opportunities of alternative fuels, according to Isuzu Director and Chief Operating Officer, Phil Taylor. He said rising fuel prices are not only affecting all motorists every time they refill, they are indirectly leading to a hike in the [...]

Queensland truck dealership, Brisbane Isuzu, has opened a new facility applying the very latest environmental standards and practices. Officially opened by senior Isuzu Motors, Japan special dignitary, Yoshifumi Komura, the $8 million Burpengary dealership is claimed to be the largest truck centre in the Southern Hemisphere.

For the new F Series meium duty range, Isuzu have expanded the availability of the brand’s proprietary four-bag air suspension system to five models, the FRD 500, FSD 700, FSD 700-S, FSD 850 and FSD 850-S.

At the Sydney Truck Show Isuzu launched its Breathe Easy campaign to emphasise the  environmental benefits of the New Generation Isuzu truck range to prospective truck buyers and other road users.

The recent release of Isuzu’s all-new N and F Series truck models heralds the introduction of an expanded factory built tipper range, providing truck buyers with ready-to-work vehicles.

The road transport industry has become one of the most important contributors to Australia’s ongoing economic growth, as is many cases, road is the only mode possible for freight within cities due to geographic challenges and a limited rail network.

Two recalls have been issued by Isuzu, one covers the N Series and the second is, more specifically aimed at the NLR model.

Australia’s road transport industry is one of the most modern, safety-conscious and tightly regulated in the world, according to Isuzu Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Yuki Murata.