Toyota to Outsource Clean Diesel Engines to Isuzu

TOKYO, JAPAN – Toyota Motor Corp. has decided to outsource production of low-pollution diesel engines to Isuzu Motors Ltd. Isuzu will invest about 30 billion yen to build a diesel engine plant in Hokkaido that will exclusively supply Toyota.

ContiTech Plans to Expand Manufacturing Operations in Iowa Facility

Continental is expanding its ContiTech operations in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, with an $85 million investment aimed at enhancing manufacturing capacity and creating 50 new jobs.

Isuzu Will Import Thai-Built SUV in 2005

LTA Manufacturing Names Southeastern Sales Manager

As Southeastern region sales manager, Gary Waller will be cultivating relationships with current and prospective dealers and representing the company's subsidiaries.

DOE Funds XL Hybrids' Electric-Powered Reach Vans

XL Hybrids, Inc. has received test funding from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to support the clean energy business’s implementation of the XL3 Hybrid Electric Drive System on the Isuzu Reach.

Odyssey and NorthStar Batteries Launch at TravelCenters of America

EnerSys is teaming up with TravelCenters of America (TA) to offer Odyssey Performance and NorthStar PRO Group 31 batteries for heavy-duty applications in all TA locations throughout the United States.

Navistar Announces North America Restructuring

WARRENVILLE, IL - Navistar International Corporation announced it intends to close its Chatham, Ontario, truck manufacturing operation, which has been idled since June 2009.

Venco/Venturo Manufacturing Hire New Territory Manager

Venco/Venturo announce the hire of Steve Overby as Territory Manager. He will be charged with carrying Venco/Venturo’s “Rugged, Reliable, Real” brand and developing relationships into new and existing markets nationwide.

Isuzu Unveils Own Version of GM's Midsize SUV