WABCO Holdings Inc. (NYSE: WBC), a leading global supplier of technologies and services that improve the safety, efficiency and connectivity of commercial vehicles, today announced that it has made a $10 million strategic investment in Nikola Motor Company, a leader in the design and manufacturing of hydrogen-electric vehicles, vehicle components, energy storage systems, and electric vehicle drivetrains […]
Groupe Renault and Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Limited (Brilliance) have confirmed signing a contract for the formation of a joint venture to manufacture and sell light commercial vehicles (LCV) under the Jinbei, Renault and Huasong brands with the goal of achieving 150,000 sales annually by 2022 and an acceleration of electrifying powertrains. The CPC Liaoning […]
Honda Malaysia has started testing the facelifted version of its very popular HR-V crossover. The model was spotted in Malaysia with camouflage on the front and rear, suggesting possible changes to the headlights, grille, tail gate and tail-lights. The rest of the body is identical to the model currently on sale around in the world. […]
Thor’s new truck is called the ET-One, and it promises a range of up to 300 miles while hauling 80,000 pounds of cargo. So it’s essentially targeting the same short-haul regional route market being eyed by Elon Musk, who revealed the Tesla semi last month. The ET-One will go for USD150,000 for a 100-mile range […]
Volvo Trucks is introducing a new battery system for Volvo FH and Volvo FM, which provides sufficient power for all in-cab functions while also reducing the risk of standstill due to discharged batteries. “Drivers can enjoy improved comfort and living conditions, knowing that they have enough power for their needs, with minimal risk of draining […]
UD Trucks’ the new Quon and the Croner designed for the emerging markets earned the 2017 Good Design Awards. Both models were highly evaluated for their designs that have UD Trucks’ family look and support functions that meet the needs of our customers in markets where they are sold. This time UD Trucks won its […]
MAN Truck & Bus has recently started using videos to give bus drivers easy-to-understand and engaging tips on operating vehicles, as well as safety and assistance systems. The aim: a greater understanding of how best to use these, increasing safety and efficiency. Why are there different eco-levels in MAN EfficientCruise predictive cruise control? How does […]
Daimler is strengthening the focus of its truck organization for the Chinese market by implementing a dedicated responsibility within the divisonal board of Daimler Trucks. As of January 1st, 2018, Sven Ennerst will take over responsibility for the company’s trucks operations in China including both local production at Beijing Foton Daimler Automotive (BFDA) as well as the […]
DRB-HICOM Defence Technologies Sdn Bhd (DEFTECH), a wholly-owned subsidiary of DRB-HICOM Berhad (DRB-HICOM), has been entrusted with the manufacturing and maintaining of Malaysia’s first Super Quick Charge (SQC) Electric Vehicle (EV) – the Putra NEDO EV bus. The SQC project is part of a technology transfer arrangement via a government-to-government agreement between Malaysia and Japan. […]
A fleet of 10 pure electric buses manufactured by Chinese new energy technology company BYD started operating on the Japanese island of Okinawa, marking the beginning of the island’s electrified public transportation initiative. 10 BYD K9 buses now run a shuttle service to and from the Okinawa Naha Port. BYD is the only Chinese automaker […]
