Toyota has announced today that it will partner with Isuzu to produce a small diesel engine for the European market. The agreement will allow Toyota to take advantage of Isuzu’s highly reputed diesel technology. Company officials said the 1.6 liter diesel will be available in European Toyota vehicles starting in 2012. Toyota has owned a 5.9% stake in Isuzu since November of last year.
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08/23, 11:22 AM
posted by:
TOZO
Isuzu should die.
08/23, 11:34 AM
posted by:
jackjimturkey
diesel is the missing element in the Tundra lineup
08/23, 12:07 PM
posted by:
Fletch
The Duramax was a success and a reliable engine for GM, no reason Toyota won’t prosper with this partnership.
08/23, 12:14 PM
posted by:
Veda
Isuzu makes crap cars but their diesels are extremely reliable. If it weren’t for their engines they would’ve folded a long time ago.
08/23, 12:15 PM
posted by:
WEKS
I think I remember something about Toyota and Isuzu were developing a diesel-hybrid engine too.
08/23, 12:38 PM
posted by:
A4
oh theres alot more than just diesel missing in the tundra… that ugly pile of ****
08/23, 1:05 PM
posted by:
jackjimturkey
a4: I had to drive the tundra last week, and i was surpriseb by how well-put-together it felt. It’s still not a silverado, but it’s no joke
08/23, 1:52 PM
posted by:
Commodore
Isuzu should die…or just make commercial trucks and that’s it.
08/23, 2:38 PM
posted by:
RobCali
The Tundra Diesel (2500/3500HD) is due out anytime between 2008 to 2010, depending on your source (Car and Drive/Motor Trend).
08/23, 3:19 PM
posted by:
Z06ified
It’s amazing how much clout Toyota gets with a puny little 5.9% ownership interest…
08/23, 3:22 PM
posted by:
Rompn4x
Once the novalty wears off it will be just another Titan
08/24, 4:12 AM
posted by:
WEKS
It’s quite understandable that 5,9% seems like a small amount, but you have to remember that that still makes Toyota the third largest owner, and it’s THAT, not the procentual amount, that gives Toyota leverage.
08/26, 2:53 AM
posted by:
tripleonefive
Toyota also owns Diahatsu in Japan. They make commercial trucks and without Toyota they would have been bankrupt and extinct.
Toyota must have a sponsor a pathetic japanese company program. For only 5.9% you can sponsor a fledgling Japanese car company
08/26, 5:07 AM
posted by:
WEKS
Oh wow great logic there, your not MBA, thats for sure.