Isuzu April 2006 U.S. Vehicle Sales Down
May 2, 2006
DETROIT, May 2 (Reuters) - Following are Isuzu Motors Ltd U.S. sales of light trucks in April 2006 versus the same year-earlier month and for the year to date. April 2006 April 2005 % Change All Vehicles 884 1,412 -35.0% Domestic Car 0 0 N.A. Domestic Truck 884 1,412 -35.0% Import Car 0 0 N.A. Import Truck 0 0 N.A. Dom ... Continue reading
Japanese Car Makers Expected to Maintain Record Profit Results for 2006
Apr 21, 2006
TOKYO April 20, 2006; Chang-Ran Kim writing for Reuters reported that after a turbo-charged year of bumper sales, a soft yen and hefty cost cuts, Japan's biggest auto makers are set to extend their run of record profits in 2006/07 fueled by even more key product launches. With the exception of product-deprived Nissan M ... Continue reading
General Motors Sells Isuzu Shares
Apr 11, 2006
TOKYO April 11, 2006; Yuri Kageyama writing for the AP reported that cash-strapped General Motors Corp. is selling the shares it holds in truckmaker Isuzu to two Japanese trading companies and a bank for about US$300 million (euro248 million) to fund its turnaround in North America, the U.S. automaker said Tuesday. GM ... Continue reading
2006 New York International Automobile Show: Bursting with New Models
Apr 4, 2006
NEW YORK, April 4, 2006: Many of the world's automakers have pulled out all the stops to make 2006 the most amazing year ever for new vehicle introductions. And where can you see them all under one roof? The 2006 New York International Automobile Show from April 14th to April 23rd. "There are more all-new cars and truc ... Continue reading
Mar 30, 2006
TOKYO March 29, 2006; Chisaki Watanabe writing for the AP reported that General Motors Corp., the world's biggest automaker, wants to sell its stake in Isuzu Motors Ltd., and the companies said Thursday they are studying the proposal. The announcement came after two Japanese trading houses and a bank said they were app ... Continue reading
Mar 21, 2006
ORLANDO, Fla.--March 21, 2006--AAA, one of the nation's leading member organizations that provides motorists with solutions to all of their automotive needs, has selected its top cars for 2006 in 13 distinct categories, including "Cool Car of the Year." They are: Category Car EPA Miles Per Gallon -------- --- --------- ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports : Japanese Cars Sweep Top Picks
Mar 2, 2006
DETROIT, March 1, 2006; Kevin Krolicki writing for Reuters reported that Japanese cars and trucks swept the Consumer Reports list of top picks for 2006, the magazine said on Wednesday, compounding the recent bad news for Detroit's embattled auto industry. Consumer Reports said it was the first time Japanese brands had ... Continue reading
Ultimate Car and Youth Culture Festival Kicks off 2006 Season in San Jose
Feb 10, 2006
IRVINE, Calif.--Feb. 10, 2006--Action Media premieres its all new 2006 XM Satellite Radio Hot Import Nights (HIN) season on Feb. 25 at the San Jose Convention Center from 5 p.m. to midnight. For 2006, HIN takes the ultimate custom car festival to a new level by creating a show that celebrates all elements of youth cult ... Continue reading
Strategic Vision Announces Most Delightful Vehicles of 2005
Jan 16, 2006
SAN DIEGO--Jan. 16, 2006--In 2005 the results from Strategic Vision's surveying the market may be startling: General Motors leads all the rest. Strategic Vision measures the experience of approximately 90,000 new vehicle owners annually. The survey has been done since 1996. Because of the nature of the factors measured ... Continue reading
SUVs No Safer than Passenger Cars for Children, New Study Finds
Jan 3, 2006
Partners for Child Passenger Safety evidence points to need for improved child occupant protection in rollover crashes PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 3 -- New research from The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, shows that children riding in SUVs have similar injury risks to children who ride in passenger cars. The study, publis ... Continue reading
AIADA International Nameplate Vehicle Manufacturer Highlights from 2005
Dec 28, 2005
International Nameplate Highlights from 2005 By Frank Giovinazzi, Contributing Editor AIADA AIADA As 2005 draws to a close, and new goals are being set for the new year, it’s a great time to remember how far International nameplates have come in the last 12 months. Fantastic sales figures come to mind first, as I ... Continue reading
Westport and Isuzu Sign New Development Agreement; Commit to 25 Percent Fuel Economy Improvement
Dec 23, 2005
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Dec. 23, 2005--Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT) has signed a new joint partnership and funding agreement with Isuzu Motors Limited of Japan for the application of Westport's Compressed Natural Gas Direct Injection (CNG-DI) technologies on Isuzu engines and commercial vehicles. Isuzu will ... Continue reading
GM Ends Production of Isuzu Model
Dec 19, 2005
General Motors has announced it will end production of the seven-passenger Isuzu Ascender in February upon the closing of its assembly plant in Oklahoma City. The seven-passenger Ascender accounted for 22.5 percent of Isuzu’s sales for the year, reports Automotive News. The move leaves Isuzu dealers with just thr ... Continue reading
Isuzu Recalls More Than 193,000 Trucks Due to Faulty Ball Joint Sockets
Dec 6, 2005
TOKYO December 6, 2005; The AP reported that Japanese truck maker Isuzu Motors Ltd. said Tuesday it will recall more than 193,000 trucks because of faulty ball joint sockets. The recall involves Elf model trucks produced between 1993-2004, Isuzu said in a statement. A fault in the ball joint sockets may lead to excess ... Continue reading
GM Recalls SUV's For Latch Problem
Oct 29, 2005
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: CHEVROLET / TRAILBLAZER EXT 2002-2003 GMC / ENVOY XL 2002-2003 ISUZU / ASCENDER 2003 Manufacturer : GENERAL MOTORS CORP. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V494000 Mfg's Report Date : OCT 26, 2005 Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Potential Number Of Units Affected : 98007 Summa ... Continue reading
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