Isuzu N-Series Gasoline Trucks to Be Assembled by Spartan Motors

Production to Begin Second Quarter 2011
ANAHEIM, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc., distributor of America`s best-selling
low-cab-forward trucks, announced today at the American Truck Dealers 2010
Convention & Expo here in Orlando, FL, that Spartan Motors, Inc., a leading
manufacturer of specialty chassis and vehicles, has been selected to assemble
gasoline-powered Isuzu N-Series trucks.

Spartan will assemble all gasoline-engine models of the Isuzu N-Series chassis
to Isuzu`s specifications at one of its assembly facilities, beginning in the
second quarter 2011. The powertrain will employ a General Motors 6.0-liter V8
gasoline engine and Hydra-Matic 6-speed transmission.

Gasoline-powered N-Series trucks had been assembled by GM at its plant in
Janesville, Wisconsin, until the plant ceased operations in 2009. Last month,
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America announced that an agreement had been reached
with GM for the supply of transmissions and gasoline engines used for
gas-powered Isuzu NPR and NPR-HD trucks in both single and Crewcab models, and
that these vehicles would be reintroduced for the 2012 model year. The company
also announced that it would soon be announcing the new assembler of the popular
gas-engine low-cab-forward trucks.

Shaun Skinner, executive vice president and general manager of Isuzu Commercial
Truck of America, said, "We are excited to have Spartan, one of the industry`s
most respected builders of high-quality custom chassis, help reintroduce our
line of gasoline-powered N-Series trucks. Together, we will position ICTA`s
dealer body to once again offer the broadest range of low-cab-forward solutions
in the industry."

"I expect this to be the beginning of a long-term relationship with a world
leading diesel engine and commercial vehicle organization," said John Sztykiel,
president and chief executive officer of Spartan Motors. "This relationship with
the Isuzu group enhances Spartan`s ability to leverage our capacity and our
engineering and manufacturing expertise, which is critical as the landscape for
the commercial vehicle market is transformed by economic, environmental and
regulatory forces."

ICTA also announced here today the development of a revolutionary
next-generation commercial van combining a body designed by Spartan`s
Utilimaster Corporation subsidiary with Isuzu`s NPR diesel chassis. Full
production of the new walk-in van is expected to begin in the second half of
2011.

About Isuzu

Isuzu Motors Limited (Isuzu) is one of the world`s largest manufacturers of
medium- and heavy-duty trucks. Since building its first truck in 1918, Isuzu has
sold over 26 million trucks worldwide. Among its innovations are the first
air-cooled diesel engine in 1936, the first two-ton low-cab-forward truck in
1959, and the first direct-injection diesel engine.

Headquartered in Anaheim, California, Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc.
(ICTA), is the distributor of Isuzu commercial vehicles in the United States.
Isuzu commercial trucks have been the best-selling low-cab-forward trucks in
America every year since 1986. For more information, call 866-441-9638 or visit
www.isuzucv.com.

About Spartan Motors

Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAR) (www.spartanmotors.com), designs, engineers
and manufactures specialty chassis, specialty vehicles and truck bodies and
aftermarket parts for the RV, emergency-rescue, defense, delivery and service
markets. The company`s brand names-SpartanTM, Crimson FireTM, Crimson Fire
AerialsTM, Road RescueTM and Utilimaster®-are known for quality, value, service
and being the first to market with innovative products. The company employs
approximately 1,600 people at facilities in Michigan, Pennsylvania, South
Carolina, South Dakota, Indiana and Texas. Spartan reported sales of $430
million in 2009 and is focused on becoming a global leader in the manufacture of
specialty vehicles and chassis.

Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc.
Shaun Skinner, Executive Vice President, General Manager
Phone: 714-935-9418
E-mail: shaun.skinner@icta-us.com
or
Brian Tabel, Retail Marketing Manager
Phone: 714-935-9425
E-mail brian.tabel@icta-us.com

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