The near-century old history of Isuzu reveals its founding fathers as being pioneers in the Japanese motor industry. Forty years ago General Motors South African began local production of light commercial vehicles, an activity that has since grown from strength to strength in establishing the brand as one of the country’s major players.
Isuzu saw a record* number of attendees visit its stand at this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show, with the company taking more than 250 expressions of interest for its all-new Isuzu D-Max pick-up which premiered at the event.
The weekend of the 21st April saw triathlon fans converge on Nelson Mandela Bay for the staging of the Spec-Savers Ironman South Africa event.
Isuzu has provided official vehicle support for the South African Ironman event for the past four years. In addition to this, the brand’s involvement extends down to the individual competitor level where Isuzu brand ambassador Alec Riddle is a prominent age group competitor not only in South Africa but also on an international level.
Tradespeople in North Derbyshire can now benefit from even better access to Isuzu’s range of rugged and dependable pick-ups, now that the Japanese marque has appointed Dronfield-based Sheaf Motors as an official dealer.
And Aquila seals its first Isuzu truck sale in record-breaking time
Leading commercial vehicle manufacturer Isuzu Truck has announced another major strategic dealer group addition for 2012, with the recent appointment of long-established commercial vehicle group Aquila Truck Centres, as its main dealers for the West Midlands and Shropshire.
Professional tradespeople in the Greater Manchester area can now benefit from even better access to Isuzu’s range of rugged and dependable pick-ups, after the Japanese-marque appointed Ashton-under-Lyne-based Colin Appleyard Cars as an official dealer.
Established in 1971, Colin Appleyard Cars offers customers a wide range of services, including a state-of-the-art showroom, dedicated parts and aftersales department, and full-servicing facilities.
The 2012 Cape Getaway Show kicks off on Friday, 23 March and runs until Sunday, 25th March at the Lourensford Wine Estate outside Somerset West. Now in its 20th year, the show is considered the benchmark by many in the industry. It is hosted by Getaway magazine and attracts in excess of 16 000 visitors per annum that have a keen interest in the latest camping and adventure gear and get all the information needed to plan another great holiday.
Swindon based parcel and pallet delivery company UK Shuttle are the latest company to switch over to the Isuzu brand following the appearance of Nikki King on the C4 ‘Undercover Boss’ programme last year. The Isuzu Forward N75.190 4 x2 curtainsided rigid that joined the 25-strong transport fleet at UK Shuttle at the end of 2011 is the first Isuzu truck to be purchased by the Swindon company, who were suitably impressed by Nikki’s unique approach and commitment to customers.
TOUGH NEW ISUZU D-MAX PICK-UP: PRICES AND SPECIFICATION ANNOUNCED AHEAD OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SHOW DEBUT
Isuzu UK has announced prices and specifications for the all-new Isuzu D-Max pick-up, ahead of its UK premiere at the Commercial Vehicle Show (24 – 26 April at NEC, Birmingham).
WELSH GARAGE PICKS UP FOURTH SUCCESSIVE ‘ISUZU DEALER OF THE YEAR’ AWARD
For the fourth year in succession, Welsh dealership, David Taylor Garages Ltd, of Crickhowell, Powys, has won the annual ‘Isuzu Dealer of the Year’ title.
