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The History of Isuzu Motors
Pushing into the future with a tradition of technology and the spirit of innovation.
As one of the oldest companies in the Japanese automotive industry, Isuzu traces its beginnings to 1916, the year Tokyo Ishikawajima Shipbuilding and Engineering Co. and Tokyo Gas and Electric Industrial Co. initiated plans for automobile production. In 1922, Japan's first domestically produced truck, a Wolseley model A-9, was completed. In 1934, after meeting Ministry of Trade and Industry standards, vehicles were renamed "Isuzu" after the Isuzu River in the Ise Shrine area. This is the origin of the company name, which was changed to today's "Isuzu Motors Limited" in 1949 .

After World War II, development and production of trucks occurred at a feverish pace.
Isuzu trucks were needed to carry all kinds of products and foodstuffs, and they played a major role in reconstruction after the war. Isuzu's passion for trucks is firmly rooted in this period. Since that time, an endless variety of models from light-duty to heavy-duty trucks and buses have rolled off the Isuzu production lines, with each vehicle being put to hard use in support of economic growth.

History of commercial vehicles
Launched in 1959, the N-Series was fitted with a diesel engine the following year, a first for light-duty trucks in Japan. Isuzu has always led the way in light-duty trucks, introducing the Flat Low model in 1974, Wide Cab in 1980 and front independent suspension in 1990. The new ELF KR, introduced in 2002, was the first to pass Japan's new 2003 short-term emission standards, raising its reputation still further.
The medium-duty F-Series was launched in 1970. In 1998, a bedless model, FORWARD V, was added, and the following year FORWARDMAX made its debut. In 2002, the highly efficient Smoother-F transmission became available for the series.
1995 saw the introduction of C&E Series heavy-duty trucks and tractors. The GIGAMAX, launched in 1997, featured Japan's first 4-bag air suspension. GIGA tractors received Smoother-G transmissions in 2001, increasing their competitive edge.

The large-size tour bus GALA was introduced in 1996, followed by the mid-size buses GALA mio and ERGA mio in 1999. ERGA , a large route/private-use bus, was launched in 2000.

History of advancement overseas
In 1971, Isuzu reached agreement on affiliation with General Motors . This marks the beginning of Isuzu's full-scale overseas strategy, and by 1972 the company was exporting KB pickups to the United States. In another partnership with GM, Isuzu unveiled the Gemini in 1974 as part of the first "world car" plan. In the intervening 30 years, Isuzu has been diligent in setting up bases in Thailand, North America and China, nurturing many friendships over the years and creating a firm foundation for today's overseas strategy.

Today, our business approach is both sound and aggressive. The goal is to be the global leader in commercial vehicles and diesel engines while striving to make the world a better place to live.

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Isuzu COMPANY REVIEW -" Eight carmakers form new alliance for shredder residue recycling "

Isuzu, Suzuki, Nissan, Nissan Diesel, Fuji Heavy Industries, Mazda, Mitsubishi and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus agreed on the establishment of the A utomobile Shredder Residue R ecycling Promotion T eam (ART).

The ART has been formed in line with the End-of-Life Vehicle Recycling Law (Vehicle Recycling Law) coming into effect in January 2005 as an important component of the framework for the effective, smooth and efficient recycling of automobile shredder dust (ASR). ASR is one of the products carmakers will be obliged by law to recover and recycle as a Designated Recycling Product.

The ART will therefore take responsibility for corporate activities as part of an effort by the eight companies that ranges from ASR recovery to recycling and disposal. Specifically, the companies will appoint a consultative operating panel which will ally with a number of commercial operators with recycling know-how, set ASR recovery criteria and designated recovery locations, and examine recycling methods.

In addition, the group will seek efficiencies by outsourcing the work involved in shipping management, recycler/final disposal handler management and payment for recycling and disposal fees to businesses and other entities that have the relevant know-how.

This alliance was formed through the judgment of each vehicle manufacturer, and was decided upon after meticulous examination over the seven months since last June. The new partnership will be extremely competitive, making the most of each company's strengths. The ART will ensure transparency in all activities, observing the requirements of the law whilst aiming to minimize costs through streamlining those activities. The makeup of the team is flexible, and members will be able to participate or pull out freely as circumstances change. As a result of consultations between ART participating members, Nissan has been selected as team leader.

The formation of the new eight-company alliance enables the carmakers to share the knowledge of recycling they have accumulated, and its structure will also allow commercial entities to contribute their know-how. The amassing of ASR from all companies is also expected to generate economies of scale. Therefore, this alliance will give scope for benefits exceeding those that would accrue if each vehicle manufacturer recovered and recycled ASR independently.


Isuzu ADDRESS
Isuzu Motors North America, Inc.
P.O. Box 191
Gardena, CA 90248
800.662.6200