Last week Isuzu Motors South Africa announced a number of key leadership appointments in support of the purchase of the Isuzu related assets from General Motors South Africa, effective January 2018 and subject to various regulatory approvals: Today, the company announced that its Executive Committee for Isuzu Motors South Africa would comprise the following: Johan Vermeulen, Executive Manufacturing and Supply Chain Vermeulen currently occupies the position of Paintshop Manager for the … [Read more...] about Isuzu Motors announces new Executive Committee
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New era for the Eastern Cape Auto industry
The decision by Japanese auto assembler Isuzu to buy the GMSA assembly plant and invest in the Nelson Mandela Bay metro is part of a trend in which companies from the east are increasing their presence in Africa, while western trading partners appears to be holding back, says Dr Ayanda Vilakazi, Head of Marketing and Communications at the Coega Development Corporation. He was responding to concerns over a decision by Isuzu to purchase the General Motors plant in Port Elizabeth and to take … [Read more...] about New era for the Eastern Cape Auto industry
R80 Million for GMSA’s 30% Stake Seems a Little
25 May 2017 Update: GMSA replied to the question posed below as follows - It is standard practice when a Japanese company issues a media release to include details of the CEO and the authorised share capital of the company. This is where the R80 million comes from. This amount represents the original share capital of the company when Isuzu Trucks South Africa was established in 2006 and has absolutely no relation to any transaction today in respect of the sale of the 30% GM shareholding to … [Read more...] about R80 Million for GMSA’s 30% Stake Seems a Little
A bit too soon for an Isuzu advert?
Am I being too sensitive thinking that the Isuzu advert on my Twitter Timeline is a bit too soon after today's announcement by GMSA? … [Read more...] about A bit too soon for an Isuzu advert?
GMSA and Isuzu Motors Announce Future Plans for Operations in South Africa
Editor: We stopped singing "Braaivleis, Rugby, Sunny Skies and Chevrolet!" a long time ago. Read between the lines below whilst contemplating the devastating effect that the 'sale of GMSA to Isuzu' by GMSA will have on our local economy. For pointers on that let's travel back in history to June 1986 when Ford Motor Corporation closed it's remaining assembly plant in Port Elizabeth immediately putting 950 workers on the streets to make the total job loss at more than 2 200. In the years … [Read more...] about GMSA and Isuzu Motors Announce Future Plans for Operations in South Africa
Sixth Generation Bakkie gets Facelift
General Motors South Africa (GMSA) has started delivering a facelifted version of the sixth generation Isuzu KB to approved dealers in Southern Africa. The 2016 Isuzu KB boasts some styling changes to the front fascia and rear tailgate as well as a redesigned instrument gauge cluster. Some of the key changes for the 2016 KB are: New front fascia design including changes to bonnet, radiator grille and fog lamps New headlamps with projector and integrated LED day time running lights on … [Read more...] about Sixth Generation Bakkie gets Facelift
ISUZU Tops Ipsos Quality Awards
Isuzu was named one of the top performing brands by customers in the latest Ipsos Quality Awards for sales and service experience in the Light Commercial Vehicle segment. The coveted Ipsos awards measure the vehicle owners' satisfaction when purchasing and servicing a vehicle and recognition is given to top achievers in the following categories: Passenger Vehicle (PC) Purchasing Experience PC Servicing Experience Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) Purchasing Experience LCV Servicing … [Read more...] about ISUZU Tops Ipsos Quality Awards
Horn Free – A Real Solution for a Real Issue
Isuzu has again embarked on an anti-poaching project in partnership with Nkombe Rhino, a non-profit organisation dedicated to wild life conservation, to ensure the safety of the endangered Rhinoceros in the Blue Canyon Conservancy. The conservancy is situated in Hoedspruit in the Limpopo Province, which is the epicentre of the rhino poaching epidemic where incidents of poaching occur on a daily basis. The dehorning project which lasted three days targeted 24 rhinoceros which were successfully … [Read more...] about Horn Free – A Real Solution for a Real Issue
Twenty years with 1.5 Million Kilometres on the clock and still going strong
The trustworthy Isuzu with its slogan "Isuzu Delivers" lives up to this promise every single day according to Oudtshoorn resident, Gerhard du Toit. Du Toit is so confident in his Isuzu bakkie that he uses it to run his courier business, Roadrunner, every day. He said his brother first bought the bakkie in 1997, a demo model with only 7000 kilometres on the clock. "When I decided to retire in 2003 I needed a reliable vehicle to start my courier business and I decided to buy my brother's … [Read more...] about Twenty years with 1.5 Million Kilometres on the clock and still going strong
Employees celebrate 30 000th truck to roll off the line
Isuzu Trucks South Africa (ITSA) this week celebrated a major milestone when the 30 000th Isuzu truck rolled off the production line at General Motors South Africa's (GMSA) Kempston Road plant. This milestone was achieved during an eight year period of production under ITSA, after a joint venture for truck manufacturing was formed between Isuzu Motors Limited of Japan and GMSA. The consolidated company was then named Isuzu Trucks South Africa (Pty) Limited. According to Marchand Mc … [Read more...] about Employees celebrate 30 000th truck to roll off the line
Isuzu and GM Agreement
Port Elizabeth - On Friday GM and Isuzu Motors Ltd. announced the further strengthening of their relationship through confirmation that a framework agreement has been signed, focused on increasing co-operation and the level of involvement of Isuzu in GM's South Africa's operations. The main objective of this agreement is to ensure that the South African manufacturing operation is well positioned to assemble light commercial vehicles at high volume for both domestic and export markets, while … [Read more...] about Isuzu and GM Agreement
The return of Treppie
The MEDO ‘Treppie’ Tour sponsored by Isuzu Trucks is back in Port Elizabeth to afford local entrepreneurs and start-ups the opportunity to grow their businesses. The Treppie is essentially a mobile entrepreneur incubator housed inside a four tonne vehicle that has been equipped with ten computers and internet connectivity and has a team at hand to assist entrepreneurs with advice and queries. This coming week between 9-13 March Treppie will again be visiting Port Elizabeth after a … [Read more...] about The return of Treppie
Local manufacturer partners with Blue Bulls
South Africa's bakkie specialists, Isuzu, announced yesterday that they have partnered with the Vodacom Blue Bulls Rugby team as the official vehicle partner for the next three years. The sponsorship applies to both the Absa Currie Cup and the Vodacom SupeRugby tournaments. To celebrate the partnership of two of the most recognised brands in the country, Vodacom Bulls players and members of the media were invited to experience the Isuzu KB's off-road abilities at the home-base of the Isuzu … [Read more...] about Local manufacturer partners with Blue Bulls
Isuzu and Ironman SA 2013
Some decent visuals in this 'infotube' featuring Alec Riddle, Alastair Ironside, Mlungisi Nonkonyana. Images from the swim, cycle along the Willows, run, Isuzu Cheerleaders, winners podium. Alec Riddle qualified for a slot at the World Championships at Kona in Hawaii 2013 with a time of 10 hours 30 minutes and 42 seconds. http://youtu.be/qwVEYYQMt74 Uploaded to Youtube by: N2MotorsRiversdal Posted to MyPE by: Alan Straton Submit your favourite Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch videos … [Read more...] about Isuzu and Ironman SA 2013
1 Million Kilometre Bakkie Wins Owner a Trip to USA
Earlier this year the Isuzu team at General Motors South Africa (GMSA) set out to find two special vehicles to celebrate the heritage of the Isuzu brand in South Africa. Isuzu owners throughout the country were invited to enter the competition in one of two categories; the Isuzu with the highest verified mileage and the oldest Isuzu in South Africa. Thousands of entries were received from Isuzu fans across South Africa unearthing a number of very special bakkies that demonstrate the toughness … [Read more...] about 1 Million Kilometre Bakkie Wins Owner a Trip to USA
