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Isuzu announces production of 40,000th N-Series gasoline truck

  Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. announced that the 40,000th gasoline-powered Isuzu N-Series truck has been produced at the Spartan Motors Inc. facility in Charlotte, Mich. The truck rolled off the line on June 8. “From April 2015 to June 2016—a span of 15 months—we went from 20,000 to 30,000 gas-powered Isuzu trucks produced

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Isuzu announces production start for 2018 FTR

Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. has announced that production of its 2018 FTR Class 6 medium-duty truck will begin in May. The company will begin accepting orders in April. “This truck’s combination of low-cab-forward design and Class 6 GVWR gives it fantastic maneuverability and visibility along with the ability to carry more cargo than

Isuzu 4HK1-TC engine increases B10 durability rating to 375,000 miles

Isuzu Commercial Truck of America Inc. announced that the B10 durability rating of its 4HK1-TC diesel engine has been increased to 375,000 miles. A “B10-life” rating is an industry-standard gauge provided by engine makers to help consumers determine the long-term durability of an engine. The number following the “B” indicates the percentage of an engine’s

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Dana to supply axles, driveshafts for 2018 Isuzu FTR

Dana Inc. announced that it will be supplying axles and driveshafts for the 2018 Isuzu FTR, which will begin production in mid-2017. The 2018 Isuzu FTR will be assembled with a Spicer single-reduction drive axle, Spicer E-Series steer axles, and a Spicer Life Series driveshaft from Dana’s Spicer line. “We chose Spicer axles and driveshafts

Isuzu reveals new specs of 2018 FTR

Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. has announced new specifications of its upcoming Class 6 medium-duty truck, the 2018 Isuzu FTR. The FTR is slated to go into production at a new facility in Charlotte, Mich. in mid-2017.

Isuzu opens Center of Excellence

Medium-duty truck maker Isuzu Commercial Truck of America Inc. has opened a Center of Excellence in Pennsylvania. The complex is comprised of a 100,000-sq.-ft. parts distribution center and a 30,000-sq.-ft. training and technical assistance facility. The Center of Excellence, according to Isuzu, puts three major functions supporting dealerships and customers in the region under one roof: Parts Distribution: Over $8

Isuzu’s 2018 FTR charts a new course to deliver efficiency

At this year’s NTEA Work Truck Show, Isuzu Commercial Truck of America pulled the curtain back on the latest evolution of its F-Series Class 6 medium-duty truck. The new 2018 Isuzu FTR, notably, is the first truck in the Class 6 segment to offer a 5.2-liter turbocharged four-cylinder diesel engine. It’s a move that Isuzu

Proper power: Medium-duty engines designed for medium-duty trucks

The medium-duty engine market continues to evolve and expand. By the end of this year, new Detroit DD5 and DD8 engines will be offered as part of the Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) product lineup. The Detroit DD5 medium-duty engine will be offered first, initially on 2016 Freightliner M2 models. Those engines will be built at first in

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Isuzu introduces 2016 13,000-lb. GVWR NPR diesel

Isuzu Commercial Truck of America Inc. has introduced its newest model: The 2016 NPR Diesel. The truck features a 13,000-lb. GVWR and a 33.5-in. frame to offer more capability than previously available in an entry-level Isuzu diesel truck, while still providing durability and fuel economy, the company said. “With a 13,000-lb. GVWR, the new NPR Diesel approaches the

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Isuzu delivers 500,000th N.A.-built truck

Isuzu Commercial Truck of America Inc., distributor of low-cab-forward trucks, announced  that it has delivered the 500,000 Isuzu-built truck since the Isuzu brand entered the North American market in 1984. The N-Series truck was sold to Farmers Home Furniture in Dublin, GA. The unit marked the 235th Isuzu truck the home-furnishings retailer has purchased. “We are

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