Month: August 2016
Commercial Vehicles

Volvo Group Appoints Boustead Sdn Bhd as its Authorised Distributor in Brunei

The Volvo Group has just announced its partnership with Boustead Sdn Bhd, as its authorised distributor of Volvo Trucks and UD Trucks in Brunei. The new dealership is now open for business and ready to serve customers here. This is the latest phase of the Volvo Group’s expansion plan -in this hub- undertaken since 2013 […]

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Interview

Driverless mini bus in Hernesaari, Helsinki, Finland

Since mid-August, the French made Easymile EZ-10 driverless mini bus has been tested in an open road section in Helsinki. Automated buses have been tested elsewhere in the world, but operation as part of regular street traffic has been rare. In the past week, the project has attracted some 500 viewers and passengers. In the […]

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Commercial Vehicles

Nissan e-NV200 Wins Commercial Vehicle Award in Germany

The 100 percent electric Nissan e-NV200 has been awarded the German Commercial Vehicle Award for 2016 in the special category of Electrically Driven Urban Delivery Vehicle. The compact van which combines an all-electric powertrain with a large cargo capacity is the first vehicle ever to be awarded the accolade, which recognises excellence in the electric commercial […]

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Commercial Vehicles

Scania and Asko to Test Hydrogen Gas Propulsion

Asko, Norway’s largest convenience goods wholesaler, is continuing its investment in sustainable transport services. Together with Scania, the company will start testing trucks with an electric powertrain. Electrical energy is converted from hydrogen gas in fuel cells on board the vehicles. The hydrogen gas will be produced locally, using solar cells. The trucks will run […]

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Commercial Vehicles

MAN Neoplan Skyliner Earns Top Marks at IBC 2016

This year’s International Bus Competition (IBC) in Europe saw three double-decker buses put through their paces by the jury. At the end of an intensive week of testing, MAN’s Neoplan Skyliner managed to score the highest number of points and defeated the VDL Futura and the Van Hool Astromega. Head tester Wolfgang Tschakert emphasized the […]

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Commercial Vehicles

Scania shows a completely Truck new interior

Scania has a strong tradition of putting the driver first in its development work. Naturally, this is reflected in the interior of the new truck generations. “Our driver focus has manifested itself and been demonstrated in earlier models,” says Mårten Bergström, Senior Industrial Designer with Scania’s Design division. “We were the first in the marketplace […]

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Interview

Mercedes Actros 2551, A Fuel Saver

Nestlé, the world’s largest food and beverage company has commissioned four more Actros with new, second-generation engines. It has also ordered no fewer than 70 new 13.6m Montracon box semi-trailers with matching silver side skirts, the first of which have entered service – one of these trailers wears special graphics, highlighting the company’s 150th anniversary. […]

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Commercial Vehicles

Scania Introduces New Truck Range

After 10 years of development, Scania has finally introduced its new truck range earlier this week. With the new range, Scania is extending its offering and can now, thanks to its unique modular system, supply more performance stages, connectivity and a comprehensive palette of productivity-enhancing services as well as sustainable transportation solutions that are precisely customised […]

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Commercial Vehicles

New Ford Transit Window Van Arrives in Malaysia

Ford and local distributor Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC) today launched the new Transit window van in Malaysia, designed especially for businesses, community organisations and government departments who transport groups of people and are looking for more capability, comfort, efficiency and a comprehensive suite of safety features from a commercial van. With a contemporary and […]

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Aftermarket

Ford F150 Gets STX Upgrade

If you need a heavy-duty half-ton 2017 F-150, here is the SuperCab or SuperCrew truck the STX appearance package. The package for the F-150 includes 20-inch machined-aluminum wheels with dark gray painted pockets, a black billet-style grille with body-color surround and black mesh insert, body-colored front fascia and front and rear bumpers, Ford’s SYNC® 3 […]

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