Isuzu motors sets up R&D centre in India

02 November, New Delhi

Japanese automobile company, Isuzu Motors has set up its research and development center in India named Isuzu Engineering Business Centre India Private Limited (IEBCI), which will primarily focus on enhancing efficiency and quality levels of company products in India.

IEBCI will also serve as the specialized hub for sourcing parts for ISUZU’s global operations. Naohiro Yamaguchi, Managing Director of Isuzu Motors India will alsoassume the role of Director, IEBCI with immediate effect, the company said in a statement.

IEBCI will support IMI to achieve 100 per cent localisation and will ensureadherence to stringent quality standards in sourcing parts and componentsfor the company.

Speaking about the new company, Naohiro Yamaguchi, Director, IEBCI said,”It is part of our continuous effort to offer the Indian customers, productsthat are driven by value and quality.

Isuzu Motors India started its operations in India in August 2012. Thecompany currently sells the ISUZU D-MAX range of pick-up trucks and MU-7 SUVin India through its exclusive dealer network spread across 27 locations.