COMO Connect today announced that it is expanding its fleet by adding zero-emission, all-electric buses into service starting in June to better serve customers and reduce operational costs. The three (3), 30-ft, low-floor, all-electric transit buses will be supplied by BYD, the world’s largest manufacturer of electric vehicles, with a battery that provides 144 miles […]
For the first time ever, the Volvo Group will now demonstrate its self-driving truck for a broader audience in the mining industry. The truck is part of a research and development project involving autonomous vehicles, intended to create greater business advantages for mining customers. “The Volvo Group has been conducting research into autonomous vehicles for […]
Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC) is offering a five year warranty for both the Ford Ranger 2.2L XLT and 3.2L XLT variants nationwide, as a special offer from now through 30 June. Customers who purchase and register a Ranger 2.2L XLT or 3.2L XLT by 30 June will enjoy a manufacturer’s warranty of three years […]
The inhabitants of Finland have a reputation for being the somewhat unconventional folk of northern Europe with some unusual habits. Sauna championships or berry-picking competitions are just some of the disciplines which are practised there with great commitment. It is also in this part of northern Europe where Sami Repo built his own foodtruck perfectly […]
Michelin has reported that demand for truck tyres on the UK replacement market is continuing to show a steady shift to 315/70 R 22.5 fitments – driven by the growth of Euro VI registrations and operators realising the total cost of ownership benefits offered over traditional low aspect ratio 295/80 R 22.5 tyres. The premium […]
Fröhlich Tours, a tour company in Philippines recently announced that it will soon be servicing a non-stop route with MAN Low Entry buses. The yellow buses stand out in Manila. Not just because of their colour, but also because of the particular levels of convenience they provide to the population of the Philippines’ capital. This […]
The award was presented to Andy Fern, Michelin’s Head of Fleet, at the RAC Club in London, before an audience of senior executives from across the fleet sector. It follows news in March that Michelin’s CrossClimate tyres had been voted Fleet News Best New Product 2016. Widely regarded as Michelin’s most important tyre launch for […]
It’s one thing to describe the capabilities and features of the all-new 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor – the toughest, smartest, most capable F-150 Raptor ever. But nothing compares to seeing F-150 Raptor do what it does best. Shot on the same Mojave Desert terrain where F-150 Raptor was designed and tested to excel, the Ford […]
Following its success at the iF Design Awards, the Conti Hybrid HT3 trailer tyre has won another award – the renowned “Red Dot: Best of the Best” design award. The international Red Dot jury gave the award in the product design category to the low profile Continental tyre in sizes 445/45 R 19.5 and 435/50 […]
In 1964 Volvo trucks mounted the forward control cab from Raske Tiptop on its Viking model and a new truck was about to be born. When Volvo introduced its “System 8” the following year, the truck was renamed the F86 The changes, however, were more extensive than that and included a new engine, a new […]
