Month: April 2016
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Mercedes Pickup Truck In Paris?

Mercedes-Benz will preview its upcoming pickup truck at the Paris auto show this year. The pickup, which will likely be badged the X class, is expected to go on sale in the late 2017. Mercedes’ first midsize pickup, which will be sold in Europe, South Africa, Latin America and Australia, will share most of its […]

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Aftermarket

US ARMY TO TEST SELF DRIVING TRUCKS THIS YEAR

The momentum for autonomous or self-driving trucks continues to gather with the announcement this week in the US that its army will start testing the concept on public roads this year. The announcement that the U.S. Army is intending to test self-driving trucks on public roads this year could accelerate the development of the technology […]

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Commercial Vehicles

Weststar Maxus launches the G10 people mover

Remember the days of getting into a tight squeeze in a car whenever the family took an out-of-town trip or went shopping? Those jam-packed days will be a faded memory when Weststar Maxus launches the British heritage G10, a 10-seater people mover. The stylish vehicle, designed for ample cabin space and flexible seating, makes it […]

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Aftermarket

Volvo Trucks @ 2016 Tip-Ex Show

Volvo Trucks is exhibiting four vehicles at the annual Tip-Ex Show at the International Centre in Harrogate, North Yorkshire from June 2nd – June 4th 2016. Two of the trucks will be on display on Volvo’s stand (No. 29) in Hall B and the other two will be appearing on bodybuilder’s stands (details to be […]

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Aftermarket

SHELL LAUNCHES NEW RANGE OF SHELL RIMULA PRODUCTS

Shell Rimula is set to further strengthen its market leadership position as the best-selling heavy duty diesel engine oil (HDDEO) brand in the world and Malaysia with a completely new range of products and a new enhanced flagship fully synthetic product, which all come in newly redesigned packaging. As the new improved flagship fully synthetic […]

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Launch

Ford reveals F-150 Special Service Vehicle

Government and fleet customers – including law enforcement and roadside assistance providers – require the toughest, smartest, most capable vehicles for their work, so Ford offers a Special Service Vehicle package for the 2016 F-150 to meet their rigorous needs. F-150 Special Service Vehicle gives fleets a selection of configurations so customers can pick what […]

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Commercial Vehicles

MAN Partners with AVP Engineering for Supply of Military Trucks to Ministry of Defence

MAN Truck and Bus (M) Sdn Bhd (MTBM) has just announced it is partnering exclusively with AVP Engineering (M) Sdn Bhd (AVP), a subsidiary of CB Industrial Product Holding Bhd to supply MAN 4×4 light and medium series trucks in military configuration to Malaysia’s Ministry of Defence (MOD).This TGM 18.280 4X4 will be MAN’s first […]

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Launch

60 new Mercedes-Benz Tourismo coaches for Poland

Last month, one of the biggest Polish bus companies, the Warsaw firm Raf Trans Sp. z o.o., took delivery of around 60 new Mercedes-Benz Tourismo coaches and three Setra ComfortClass 500 touring coaches. Antonio Cavotta, director of EvoBus Polska, handed Rafał Jańczuk, the owner of the firm Raf Trans, the symbolic key to his new fleet on the premises. At […]

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Commercial Vehicles

Volkswagen Truck & Bus records sales increase in q1 2016

Volkswagen Truck & Bus has sold around 42,000 trucks and buses in the first three months of 2016, up 6% on the prior-year level. Since May 2015, the activities of MAN Truck & Bus, MAN Latin America — which generates the major part of its sales under the brand Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus — and […]

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Commercial Vehicles

Scania Trucks from Södertälje to Rotterdam

On 29 March, three extra-long trucks embarked on a trip from Scania in Södertälje, Sweden, driving in a close convoy to Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The initiative was being driven by the Netherlands, which currently holds the EU Presidency, and aims to fast-track the development of truck convoys. These convoys have the potential for increasing safety, as well […]

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