Isuzu Motors Limited, Japan, has set up a new company, Isuzu Engineering Business Centre India Private Limited (IEBCI) in India. This company, as yet another business vertical of Isuzu, Japan, will be responsible for R&D and sourcing related activities. It will primarily focus on enhancing efficiency and quality levels of Isuzu Motors India (IMI) products, enabling the company to achieve 70 per cent localisation at the start of production, and achieve 100 per cent localisation in the future. IEBCI will also serve as the specialised hub for sourcing parts for Isuzu’s global operations. Naohiro Yamaguchi, Managing Director of Isuzu Motors India will also assume the role of Director, IEBCI with immediate effect. Isuzu Motors India manufactures the D-MAX range of pick-up trucks and MU-7 SUV in India.