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Isuzu Motors SA president calls for government support to unlock new opportunities

Isuzu Motors South Africa's President Billy Tom discusses the company's growth prospects in Africa, the challenges posed by global elections, and the need for improved intra-African trade to boost the automotive industry.

Motoring Industry News
Willem van de Putte|Published

Isuzu MU-X SUV gets a makeover: significant upgrades challenge Toyota Fortuner and Ford Everest

Discover the latest updates on the Isuzu MU-X SUV, featuring a stylish redesign, advanced technology, and competitive pricing. Learn how it stacks up against rivals like the Toyota Fortuner and Ford Everest.

Motoring Launches
Willem van de Putte|Published

ISUZU Motors and Gift of the Givers transform St Albans Primary School

Isuzu Motors South Africa (ISUZU), in partnership with humanitarian organisation Gift of the Givers and the ELMA Relief Foundation,officially handed over a fully refurbished St Albans Primary School in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape on Tuesday.

Business Report Economy
Yogashen Pillay|Published

Would you like to see something like this Aussie-developed Isuzu D-Max Blade in SA?

When it comes to localised special edition ‘utes’ Australia has some very interesting machinery and Isuzu’s new D-Max Blade is the latest to come from Walkinshaw’s garage.

Motoring Industry News
Jason Woosey|Published

Isuzu D-Max Limited Edition celebrates 45 years of building bakkies in South Africa

Isuzu’s Limited Edition D-Max 45 comes with a range of unique features that add style and practicality to the birthday bakkie.

Motoring Launches
Jason Woosey|Published

Isuzu MU-X facelift teased: sharp new look and RS trim for Fortuner, Everest rival

The Isuzu MU-X will receive a midlife refresh soon, and that includes the introduction of a sportier RS version that looks set to rival the Everest Wildtrak.

Motoring Industry News
Jason Woosey|Published

Isuzu D-Max range expands with LS Single Cab, while Double Cabs get spec boost

Isuzu is now offering a more luxurious workhorse trim in South Africa with the launch of the Single Cab LS models.

Motoring Industry News
Jason Woosey|Published

DRIVEN: Isuzu D-Max X-Rider takes on three-day Garden Route road trip

Although it could use a bit more grunt, the new X-Rider positions itself as a well-packaged product with hard-to-beat value-for-money.

Motoring Launches
IOL Reporter|Published

New Isuzu D-Max X-Rider double cab launched in South Africa

Isuzu has finally relaunched the popular X-Rider model as part of the latest-generation bakkie range. Here’s what you get for your money:

Motoring Launches
Jason Woosey|Published

New Isuzu D-Max X-Rider here soon: South African pricing announced

With its sporty styling and sensible specification, the X-Rider was a popular fixture in the previous D-Max range. And now it’s back. .

Motoring Launches
Jason Woosey|Published

2023 IN REVIEW: These were our most popular road tests

We get to drive some truly exciting cars, but when we look back at our most clicked-on road tests of 2023, it’s the popular and somewhat sensible vehicles that dominate.

Motoring Reviews
Motoring Staff|Published

Isuzu D-Max X-Rider is making a comeback, first details released

With its sporty styling and sensible specification, the X-Rider was a popular fixture in the previous D-Max range. And now it’s back. .

Motoring Launches
Jason Woosey|Published

Facelifted Isuzu D-Max bakkie revealed in Thailand

Isuzu has revealed a comprehensively updated D-Max bakkie in Thailand, sporting a fresh look and cabin enhancements.

Motoring Industry News
Jason Woosey|Published

DRIVEN: Isuzu mu-X 1. 9 Ddi is a new entry model that’s surprisingly capable

Isuzu has just launched a more affordable version of its mu-X SUV, but is the 1. 9-litre engine up to the task? We spent some time with it at the local launch.

Motoring Launches
Published

Isuzu MU-X now more attainable as 1. 9 LS entry model joins line-up

Isuzu has expanded its MU-X range with a more attainable 1. 9-litre model.

Motoring Launches
Jason Woosey|Published

South African bakkie market still booming: these were the best and worst sellers in July 2023

The South African bakkie market enjoyed another strong month in July. These were the best and worst sellers:

Motoring Industry News
Jason Woosey|Published

DRIVEN: Isuzu D-Max AT35 is a moerse capable 4x4, but its price doesn’t make sense

Can the Isuzu D-Max AT35 make a case for itself as SA’s fourth most expensive bakkie? To find out, we took one on some challenging trails in the Western Cape.

Motoring Launches
Jason Woosey|Published

SA bakkie sales surged in May: These were the best and worst sellers

SA bakkie sales surged by almost 40% year-on-year in May. These were the best and worst sellers:

Motoring Industry News
Jason Woosey|Published

These were the new bakkies, SUVs and cars announced at the 2023 Nampo show

With almost all SA’s car brands present, the Nampo event has arguably become the country’s largest motor show. These were the vehicles announced this year:

Motoring Industry News
Published

Armed suspects hijack truck loaded with meat

Private security company PT Alarms said that armed suspects made off with five tons of chicken after hijacking a truck in Umlazi.

Daily News News
Thobeka Ngema|Published

2023 Isuzu MU-X arrives with spec enhancements and expanded range

The revised Isuzu MU-X is hoping to grab a bigger slice of the Fortuner’s pie with an expanded range and new features.

Motoring Launches
Jason Woosey|Published

We won! Joburg to Cape Town on a single tank in an Isuzu D-Max 1. 9 Ddi

The brief was simple: drive the latest Isuzu D-Max 1. 9 Ddi from Midrand to Signal Hill in Cape Town, using just one tank of diesel.

Motoring Industry News
Published

Bumper month for bakkie sales in SA - these were the best and worst sellers

Most of South Africa’s one-tonne bakkies enjoyed a better than usual sales month in March, including the new Amarok. Here’s how they ranked.

Motoring Industry News
Jason Woosey|Published

These are the cars that the SA government bought in 2022

Have you ever wondered which vehicles are most frequently bought by the South African government? Take a look at our top-30 list.

Motoring Industry News
Jason Woosey|Published

South Africa’s best and worst selling bakkies in January 2023

These were the best and worst selling bakkies in South Africa last month.

Motoring Industry News
Jason Woosey|Published