Groupe Renault today announced that its Sandouville plant in northwest France will build the next-generation light commercial vehicle for Nissan. Nissan NV300 production shall increase the factory’s output by 100,000 units between 2016 and 2026. A three-year work and €230 million investment have transformed Sandouville, near Le Havre, into a center of excellence for van […]
Scania has completed the delivery of 253 trucks to the UK, ASDA Supermarket chain after once again being selected as the supermarket retailer’s preferred truck supplier. ASDA is the second-largest food retailer in the UK with 620 locations. The trucks are for the company’s base, chilled and petroleum distribution fleets, with the base and chilled […]
In the wake of the massive global emissions scandal Volkswagen has admitted it is exploring options for growth in its heavy-truck division that could include acquisitions and an initial public offering (IPO). VW global trucks boss Andreas Renschler said that the U.S. and China, are among key areas for possible expansion. The USA is the only […]
The Peugeot Traveller i-Lab VIP 3.0 Shuttle concept is being unveiled at the forthcoming Geneva Motor Show and presents a vision of the future for innovative and holistic business customer transportation. Connectivity, design and comfort for the driver and passengers alike are at the heart of the Peugeot Traveller‘s design philosophy, providing new, distinctive […]
Ford today announced January retail sales of 792 units in Malaysia driven by the Ranger pickup truck, which contributed sales of 687 units. “Our momentum continues as demand for the Ranger grows across the country,” said David Westerman, managing director, Malaysia and Asia Pacific Emerging Markets, Ford Motor Company. “Malaysian consumers continue to respond to […]
Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer today launched its new Signa range of Medium & Heavy Commercial Vehicles, at the SIAM Auto Expo 2016. Offered in various configurations, the Signa range of commercial vehicles is engineered & built to offer Medium & Heavy commercial vehicle buyers, a newly designed cabin, with proven Tata Motors […]
DAF Trucks announced that its market share in the heavy-duty segment (16 tonnes+) of the European truck market increased to 14.6% in 2015. “We have achieved growth in almost all major markets”, says Richard Zink, member of the DAF Board of Management and responsible for Marketing & Sales. “We supply the best and most fuel […]
Introduced by Renault Trucks more than 10 years ago, the Vehicle Delivery Specialist (VDS) function was created to provide customers with a comprehensive handover process enabling them to get the most out of their new vehicles right from the start. Now, for a second year, Renault Trucks is organising a VDS Tour competition to highlight […]
Isuzu remains the preferred brand among Malaysian commercial vehicle operators as its trucks retained its No.1 position on the sales charts for 2015. Isuzu Malaysia achieved another record year when Malaysians purchased 6,387 Isuzu trucks last year compared to 6,321 the previous year, giving the Japanese giant the enviable position of being the top truck […]
In fiscal 2015, Volkswagen Truck & Bus maintained its Brazilian market leadership in spite of the difficult market environment. The MAN Latin America subsidiary maintained its leadership in new commercial vehicle registration statistics for the 13th consecutive year. According to the automotive industry association Anfavea, new registrations of Volkswagen and MAN brands amounted to 19,543 […]
