Isuzu To Quit U.S. Market
Published Jan 30, 2008
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LOS ANGELES — Isuzu Motors America told its U.S. dealers on Wednesday that it will quit the American market on January 31, 2009.
The move had been rumored for months. The company, which was once partly owned by General Motors, has had a long product-sharing alliance with the U.S. automaker. Isuzu said it was pulling out of the light-vehicle market because GM might quit building the Ascender and the i-series pickup, both of which are based on Chevrolet models that are likely to be discontinued, according to the industry publication Automotive News.
Isuzu has about 200 U.S. dealers, who sold only 7,000 vehicles in 2007. The company said it was unable to find suitable replacements for the Ascender and the i-series.
In a statement, Isuzu said it "will continue to honor all product warranties and roadside-assistance programs and will maintain its owner relations call center."
What this means to you: Bad news for Isuzu loyalists — if there are any left. — Paul Lienert, Correspondent
The move had been rumored for months. The company, which was once partly owned by General Motors, has had a long product-sharing alliance with the U.S. automaker. Isuzu said it was pulling out of the light-vehicle market because GM might quit building the Ascender and the i-series pickup, both of which are based on Chevrolet models that are likely to be discontinued, according to the industry publication Automotive News.
Isuzu has about 200 U.S. dealers, who sold only 7,000 vehicles in 2007. The company said it was unable to find suitable replacements for the Ascender and the i-series.
In a statement, Isuzu said it "will continue to honor all product warranties and roadside-assistance programs and will maintain its owner relations call center."
What this means to you: Bad news for Isuzu loyalists — if there are any left. — Paul Lienert, Correspondent