DHL Global Forwarding has announced the launch of a multimodal service linking Japan to its existing rail solution from China to Europe. Using a combination of trucking, sea and rail solutions, the seamless, scheduled service offers customers in Japan access to DGF China’s rail freight solution which reduces the delivery time by up to half […]
For the MAN Group, the third quarter of the current fiscal year was again overshadowed by the difficult situation in the international commercial vehicles markets. In particular, the situation in Europe and South America — important sales markets for MAN — remains tense on the back of the economic downturn in these regions. In Europe, […]
During the final weekend of September, London was host to 13 nationalities, represented by over 140 participants who had travelled to take part in the Shell Rimula Heavyweight Driving Challenge. At the end of the exclusive driving experience, Mao Qinghai from China was crowned the 2014 Shell Rimula Heavyweight Driving World Champion. Malaysia was represented […]
Continental has achieved second place in the environment category of the “Trailer Innovation” awards at IAA, for its new trailer tire Conti EcoPlus HT3. The international industry award was awarded for the seventh time at the 65th International Commercial Vehicle Show in Hanover. The award honors outstanding ideas and new products from the trailer and […]
The more demanding the requirements for comfort and efficiency, the more important are advanced transmissions – in passenger cars just as in light commercial vehicles. For this reason, the Italian commercial vehicle manufacturer, Iveco, chose the efficient, dynamic, and comfortable 8-speed automatic transmission (8HP) by ZF to shift gears in the latest generation of its […]
Following his deserving achievement winning the first prize of the iSTREC (Innovative Solutions to Reduce Crashes between Trucks and Motorcycles) Challenge which concluded early this year, Muhammad Isa Lim recently embarked on a unique and all-expense paid study trip to Volvo Trucks in Gothenburg, Sweden. As the iSTREC challenge was very much focused on safety, […]
Fiat Professional has been named “Van Fleet Manufacturer of the Year” in Britain at the prestigious Fleet Van Awards 2014, a significant accomplishment that not only highlights the great appeal of the Fiat Professional range’s versatility but also recognises the efforts of the brand to continually enhance the scope and quality of services it offers […]
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan) today announced they have signed a contract for OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) supply of finished commercial vans for export. Under the contract, Nissan will supply its “NV350 URVAN” (GVW: 3.5 tons) commercial van to be sold by Mitsubishi Fuso as “Canter Van” […]
Iveco Bus, among the leading bus and coach manufacturers in Europe, is steadily progressing with the delivery of Euro VI Crossway LE (Low Entry) intercity buses to the Belgian Flemish transport operator. The winning of this important tender in 2013 further solidifies the Company’s pole position in the heart of the EU. The vehicles will […]
The winner of Volvo Trucks Malaysia’s Fuelwatch Challenge 2014, Ahmad Bin Othman of Logistik Petikemas Sdn Bhd, Prai, represented Malaysia at the Volvo Trucks Asia Pacific and World Fuelwatch Championship 2014 held at home of Volvo in Gothenburg, Australia, on 16 to 19 September recently. In July, Ahmad Bin Othman defeated close to 800 other […]
