News By Topic: Isuzu

Transplant Automakers Ramping Up Production of Niche Models in the U.S.

Jun 13, 2005

Washington DC June 13, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that the surge in transplant automobile manufacturing facilities in the U.S. has contributed to a change in the dynamics of the U.S. auto industry, reports Automotive News. “... While the New American Manufacturers still rely heavily on high-volume vehicl ... Continue reading

IntelliChoice Announces New Car Best Deals for June 2005

Jun 9, 2005

CAMPBELL, Calif.--June 9, 2005--PRIMEDIA's IntelliChoice, the leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, today announced its "Best Deals of the Month" selections for June, identifying the vehicles with the best ownership cost value in 29 respective classes. IntelliChoice's "Best Deals of the Month ... Continue reading

Top Ten Fastest "Turning" Vehicles are International Nameplates

Jun 1, 2005

Washington DC June 1, 2005; AIADA's newsletter reported that the ten vehicles that spent the least amount of time on dealer lots in April were all International nameplates, according to the Power Information Network (PIN). The measurement, known in the industry as days to turn, is a measure not only of model popularity ... Continue reading

The End of an Era? Traditional SUVs Losing Traction

May 31, 2005

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.: 31 May 2005 — Traditional truck-based SUVs captured just 12.1 percent of U.S. new-vehicle retail sales in April, their lowest market share since May 1996, according to Power Information Network, a division of J.D. Power and Associates. In contrast, more fuel-efficient car-based crossover ... Continue reading

GM Recalling 300,000 Trucks, SUVs Because of Turn Signal Problem

May 10, 2005

WASHINGTON May 10, 2005; Ken Thomas writing for the AP reported that General Motors Corp. is recalling more than 300,000 trucks and sport utility vehicles because of problems with the turn signal on some vehicles, the company said Tuesday. GM, the world's largest automaker, said a driver indicating an upcoming turn by ... Continue reading

Edmunds.com Announces Consumers' Most Wanted Vehicle Awards for 2005

May 10, 2005

Ford Mustang Named Consumers' Choice for Most Significant Vehicle of the Year; Domestic Cars Win, Place and Show SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 10 -- Edmunds.com, the Internet's premiere resource for consumer automotive information, today announced the winners of the fourth annual Consumers' Most Wanted vehicle awards. (Log ... Continue reading

IntelliChoice Announces New Car Best Deals for May 2005

May 6, 2005

CAMPBELL, Calif.--May 6, 2005--PRIMEDIA's IntelliChoice, the leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, today announced its "Best Deals of the Month" selections for May, identifying the vehicles with the best ownership cost value in 29 respective classes. IntelliChoice's "Best Deals of the Month" ... Continue reading

2004 and 2005 Crash Ratings of Vehicles With Side Air Bags

Apr 15, 2005

2004 & 2005 Vehicles with Side Air Bags Side-impact air bags (SABs) SABs offer protection to two principal areas of the body -- the head and the chest -- during moderate to severe side-impact crashes. The chart below indicates which vehicles offer what type of protection (head and/or chest) and the type of SAB used to ... Continue reading

Isuzu Launches Joint Venture for Commercial Vehicle Sales in Spain

Apr 7, 2005

Tokyo April 7, 2005; (JCNN) - Isuzu Motors has established Isuzu Iberia S. L., a sales joint venture for commercial vehicles and light commercial vehicles, with Mitsubishi Corporation and the Berge Group, a Spain-based auto importer. Capitalized at 280 million yen ($2.6 mil), Isuzu Iberia is owned 60% by Berge, 20% by ... Continue reading

Edmunds.com Reports True Cost of Incentives: Japanese Incentives Reach Record High

Apr 4, 2005

SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 4 -- Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, reported today that the average manufacturer automotive incentive in the United States was $2,556 per vehicle sold in March 2005, up $177, or 7.0%, from March 2004, and up $187, or 7.9%, from February 2005. (Logo: http ... Continue reading

U.S. Auto Sales Box Score March 2005

Apr 2, 2005

April 1,2005 The AP compliled the results of March 2005 car and light truck sales in the United States by the major automakers. Industry totals include 22 automakers. The table compares sales in March 2005 with sales in March 2004 and year-to-date totals for the two years. Light trucks include pickups, vans, minivans a ... Continue reading

2006 ISUZU i-280 and i-350 Pickups Premiere at New York International Auto Show

Mar 24, 2005

Powerful, Versatile Extended Cab and Crew Cab Models - Developed Jointly by Isuzu Motors Limited and General Motors - Scheduled to Begin Production in June CERRITOS, Calif., March 24 -- Isuzu Motors America, Inc., today pulled the wraps off its new-for-2006 i-280 and i-350 pickups. The two models will join the Ascender ... Continue reading

IIHS REPORT: The Risk of Death While Driving Different Vehicles

Mar 15, 2005

CLICK HERE FFor IIHS Tables The driver died in the crash. So did many other passenger vehicle drivers during 2000-03, but the risk of death isn’t the same in one vehicle compared with another. Car, minivan, SUV, and pickup truck models vary widely in the likelihood of dying in a crash. The average driver death ra ... Continue reading

Toyota, Nissan Lead U.S. February 2005 Sales With Trucks

Mar 2, 2005

March 1, 2005; Bloomberg reported that Toyota Motor Corp., Nissan Motor Co. and other Asian automakers extended U.S. market-share gains for a sixth straight month in February as their new light-truck models helped draw more buyers. Vehicles such as the new Pathfinder sport-utility vehicle by Nissan, Japan's second-bigg ... Continue reading

Isuzu Concludes Agreement on 300 Billion-Yen Syndicated Loan

Feb 21, 2005

Tokyo Feb 21, 2005; Dale Hug writing for JCNN reported that Isuzu Motors has signed an agreement on a total of 300 billion yen ($2.85 bil) worth of syndicated loan with Mizuho Corporate Bank as an arranger. Effective February 16, the loan consists of 240 billion ($2.29 bil) worth of the term loan arranged to refinance ... Continue reading