On January 13, Dunlop Tyres South Africa partnered with its Original Equipment partner, Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf), to bring world-class tyre expertise directly onto the production line at IMSAf’s Struandale plant in Gqeberha. It will help in localisation and create opportunities for local businesses.
Based on

On December 19, Isuzu Motors Limited announces that it resolved to change Isuzu (China) Engine Co., Ltd., a local joint venture in Chongqing, China, operated with its business partners Qingling Motors (Group) Co., Ltd. and Qingling Motors Co., Ltd., from a consolidated subsidiary to an equity-method affiliate.
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On December 10, Anadolu Isuzu announced that it has completed the acquisition of a 75.2% stake of the vehicle manufacturer JV SamAuto LLC. The company has paid the final consideration of USD 80.6 million. 
The shares have now been transferred to Anadolu Isuzu, with registration and other formal procedures to be compl

On November 18, it was reported that Isuzu confirmed the upcoming arrival of the new Forward 1800 and Forward 2000 in Mexico.
The Forward 1800 adopts a 6x2 configuration with a 23-ton GVW capacity, while the Forward 2000 uses a 6x4 layout and increases capacity to 26 tons. Both are powered by the 6HK1-TCS diesel engi

Announced on December 9, 2025, Isuzu reported that exports of Thai-built D-MAX and MU-X vehicles have surpassed 3 million units, underscoring strong global trust in Thailand-made Isuzu products (I / II).
Isuzu shifted global pickup production to Thailand in 2002 and now serves over 120 markets. In April 2025, it also

On December 9, multiple sources reported that Isuzu East Africa (EA) has started local assembly of the seven-seater MU-X model in Kenya. The vehicle is available in two engine variants: 1.9L and 3L. Isuzu East Africa will produce 30 units for the pilot phase, ahead of the official launch next April. They have plans t

Reported on December 2, 2025, Isuzu and Toyota committed to sustaining pickup production in Thailand and continuing to source local auto parts, despite a significant drop in domestic sales, to support suppliers and reduce financial pressure.
Toyota Motor Thailand mentioned that both tier 1 and tier 2 suppliers have b

On November 27, VSL Manufacturing unveiled its new ZAR 750 million manufacturing facility located next to the Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) assembly plant in Struandale, South Africa.
VSL raised just over ZAR 300 million with support from the IDC, AITF, and BIS. Isuzu Motors South Africa invested ZAR 260 million

On November 28, Isuzu Motors South Africa unveiled its new MVR bus chassis. The new Isuzu MVR is built specifically as a commuter bus platform.
The new MVR chassis is 11,594 mm long, 2,367 mm wide and has a 6,000 mm wheelbase. It is powered by Isuzu’s 7.79-litre 6HK1-TCS six-cylinder diesel engine, producing 221 kW

On November 18, Isuzu Motors Limited announced that it will begin autonomous driving demonstrations for business use on public roads for its own parts logistics route starting next January as part of its efforts to launch Level 4 autonomous driving truck and bus business in fiscal 2028 (ending March 31, 2028). 
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On November 12, Isuzu Motors Limited announced its consolidated earnings results for the first half of the fiscal year ending March 2026 (FY2025).
Isuzu's consolidated sales revenue for the first half (April-September 2025) increased 5.4% year-on-year to JPY 1,637.3 billion, operating income dropped 21.1% to JPY 104.

Isuzu's FY2025 second quarter financial results were announced.
Revenue increased 5.4% YoY to JPY 1,637.3 billion. This was a JPY 83.8 billion increase over the previous year's JPY 1,553.5 billion.
Operating income fell 21.1% YoY to JPY 104.6 billion. This was a decrease of JPY 28.0 billion from the JPY 132.6 billi

On November 6, Anadolu Isuzu announced its revised guidance for 2025.The company expects the total market size of the segments it operates in to remain in line with 2024 levels.
It anticipates mid-teen percentage growth in domestic heavy commercial vehicle sales, compared to the previous forecast of high single-digi

On October 22, Isuzu announced that it will unveil the "ERGA EV Autonomous Bus" for the first time at the Japan Mobility Show 2025, held at Tokyo Big Sight (Press Days: October 29-30, Public Days: October 31-November 9).
This model has been newly adopted for a Level 2 autonomous bus demonstration experiment to be con

On October 21, Isuzu Motors Limited (“Isuzu”), Hino Motors, Ltd. (“Hino”), Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (“Mitsubishi Fuso”), and UD Trucks Corporation (“UD Trucks”), announced that they have begun comprehensive driving tests of autonomous trucks on the Shin-Tomei Expressway. For the tests, Toyota Tsusho

On October 15, Isuzu Motor announced that will unveil the world premiere of its next-generation fuel cell (FC) route bus “ERGA FCV” (reference exhibit) at the Japan Mobility Show 2025, to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from October 30 to November 9.
The ERGA FCV is being jointly developed by Isuzu and Toyota Motor. Isuzu

On October 13, Anadolu Isuzu announced that it showcased in Busworld Europe 2025 in Brussels, Belgium, showcasing a range of innovative models, including newly developed Grand Toro XL, Citiport 12 Class 2, and electric vehicles, Novociti Volt, Citivolt, and Novo Volt.
The Grand Toro XL is the redesigned version of A

On October 8, SML Isuzu Limited announced that the Registrar of Companies, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, has approved the change of name of the company from “SML Isuzu Limited” to “SML Mahindra Limited”, with effect from October 8, 2025. 
In April 2025, Isuzu Motors Limited announced that it will transfer all shares

On October 2, Isuzu Motors Limited announced that its local subsidiary Isuzu North America Corporation held a groundbreaking ceremony on October 1 at its new production facility in South Carolina, which is scheduled to begin operations in 2027.
In February 2025, Isuzu announced plans to establish the new facility as