It is the first time a business support measure for GM by a Japanese automaker has come to light since the U.S. carmaker filed for bankruptcy June 1.
According to Isuzu, the Japanese maker is in talks with GM to increase its supply of parts for middle-sized trucks in GM-operated factories in Colombia, Ecuador and Venezuela.
Isuzu's plan is aimed at expanding its business in South America while assisting the ailing U.S. automaker, the officials said.
In 2007, Isuzu and GM agreed to boost cooperation in commercial vehicle business in South America.
At the same time, Isuzu will partially stop supplying diesel engines to GM as the U.S. carmaker is expected to pull out of the middle-sized truck business in North America, the officials added.
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