Ford has improved the aerodynamic performance of its F-150 pick-up truck. As CAFE fuel economy targets become stricter, the OEM has had to make one of its most important vehicles in North America more efficient. The OEM has already reduced the vehicles weight by 300kg by adopting an aluminium structure, but reducing drag has also […]
Ssangyong Motor has just announced that the company sold a total of 11,828 units in July 2014 – 6,027 units in domestic sales and 5,801 in exports including CKD kits. Its sales in July decreased by 5.6% year-on-year due to reduced exports affected by the strong won, but on an accumulated basis, its sales increased […]
What is Euro 6? Euro 6 is a European Union regulation that sets emission standards for vehicles. “Euro 6 will make diesel vehicles as clean as petrol vehicles,” says Dr. Rolf Bulander, the member of the board of management of Robert Bosch GmbH responsible for powertrain technology. The main thrust of the new regulation is to set […]
The latest Mercedes fuel cell technology is used in the Mercedes-Benz Citaro FuelCELL Hybrid city bus. The hybrid system with fuel cell, electric motor, and lithium-ion batteries is characterized by outstanding environmental compatibility: This bus emits no pollutants during operation and is almost silent, so it is ideal for use in highly burdened inner-city areas […]
Commercial Vehicle Group’s KAB Seating division has announced the enhancement of its GSX range for the bus and truck market. The range has been developed with easy-to-use features and adjustments which maintain comfort over long periods, the company says. The GSX range is suitable for drivers of a range of on- and off-road vehicles, including […]
Hino Motors Ltd, the leading truck and bus manufacturer in Japan, has begun a new chapter in its four-decade long history in Malaysia with the official opening of its first production facility in Malaysia. The state-of-the-art RM172 million facility, known as Hino Motors Manufacturing (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (HMMMY), is located on a 170,000 square-metre site […]
For over a century, Scania engines have been the muscle for some of the world’s toughest construction jobs. Scania industrial engines are ready for Stage IV and Tier 4 (final). Scania engine management and emission control ensure an attractive blend of customised performance and long-term operating economy. Scania’s highly regarded engines are developed at the […]
In an effort to improve its breakdown services, and to meet the demands of the growing number of highway users, especially during festive seasons, PLUS Berhad has acquired 17 units of Inokom AD3 trucks from authorised Inokom dealer, Minufa Automobile Sdn Bhd as a part of its fleet expansion plan. While PLUS Berhad took delivery […]
The Scania G440 has a lot to offer. However, it seems to be designed foremost for use on roads. It is not a genuine, robust off-roader.The G440 only weighs 295000 lbs. (13 400 kg). That is not very much for a four-axle dump truck. The educated eye might expect one ton more. The slim waistline […]
MAN Truck & Bus have signed a framework agreement with Germany’s DB Regio Bus concerning up to 815 local and regional buses. The transport company will be ordering up to 435 city and intercity buses worth around Euro 100 million in 2015 and 2016. For 2017 and 2018, DB Regio Bus has an option for […]
