Isuzu SA is celebrating some impressive bakkie and truck production milestones in South Africa this year, reaffirming the Japanese automaker’s legacy in the country.
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Isuzu Motors South Africa is celebrating 60 years of truck production and 45 years of bakkie manufacturing in the country, which further solidifies the Japanese automaker’s legacy as one of South Africa’s leading Original Equipment Manufacturers.
Isuzu has experienced significant change during this time, including its evolution from General Motors and Delta to becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of Isuzu Motors Limited in January 2018. When General Motors exited South Africa in 2017, Isuzu Motors Limited stepped in to acquire the local assembly facility, ensuring continued production and reaffirming its long-term commitment to the South African economy.
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Billy Tom, Isuzu’s president, has guided the company through significant challenges, including the Covid-19 pandemic. “ISUZU’s strength lies in our resilience during industry transitions and global crises. We are deeply committed to the people who build our vehicles and the African markets we serve,” said Tom. Under his leadership, Isuzu has expanded its African operations and maintained a strong focus on transformation. The company has achieved Level 1 B-BBEE status for five consecutive years, setting a benchmark for diversity and inclusion in the automotive sector.
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Isuzu’s accolades include being the number one truck brand in the medium and heavy commercial vehicle segments for 11 years, earning Manufacturer of the Year in the South African Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association for four consecutive years, and receiving international recognition as a Top Employer. In 2023, ISUZU was named Eastern Cape’s Best Exporter into the African continent.
Looking ahead, Isuzu SA aims to leverage the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement to grow its presence across Africa, with a focus on sustainable business practices and continued innovation.
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