Daimler Trucks is celebrating two significant anniversaries in North America: 75 years of Freightliner Trucks and 50 years of Western Star Trucks, respectively – demonstrating Daimler’s strong commercial vehicle legacy in the NAFTA region. Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) can look back on a rich history of continuous innovation, during which its trucks have become […]
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (Hannover) and contract partner FISUM in Quito (Ecuador) have begun operation of the production facilities for the new Amarok model. Around 2,000 pick-ups a year are initially to be made in Quito. To cater for growing demand, production can be increased to around 10,000 vehicles a year. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is […]
Ford’s new plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) Transit Custom van, designed to help improve air quality by running solely on electric power for the majority of city journeys, has made its dynamic debut at the Cenex Low Carbon Vehicle 2017 event in Millbrook, UK. The vehicle makes its first appearance as Ford prepares 20 PHEV Transit […]
Electromobility, active safety and a thinking bus. These are some of the main attractions of the Volvo Buses exhibition at the international Busworld 2017 trade fair in Kortrijk, Belgium, held from 20 to 25 October. With more than 3500 sold hybrids, electric hybrids and electric buses globally, Volvo Buses is continuing to develop technology for […]
Scania today launches the XT truck range, which is tailor-made for the construction industry. “This industry is facing increasing demands for sustainable and cost-effective production. Each component in the complex construction logistics process must adapt to higher standards for efficiency and Scania XT is our contribution to this shift,” says President and CEO Henrik Henriksson. […]
Scania is to deliver 140 buses for public transport in Kristiansand, south-west of the Norwegian capital Oslo. The delivery includes Scania Fleet Care, a service in which Scania takes full responsibility for repair and maintenance of the fleet. All of the buses can run on biodiesel and 70 of them have hybrid technology, making it […]
Surprising…..the global auto industry is actually waiting to see what Chery will be unveiling at the coming Franfurt Motor Show. Here is some early design sketches of the first model of its all-new model line for global markets, ahead of its world premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) on 12 September 2017. The first […]
Dacia (a company owned by the Renault Nissan Alliance) has renewed their Duster, the brand’s iconic SUV which boasts modern, all-new robust styling. With Renaults strong presence in Malaysia and possible local assembly, this all new Duster might arrive inn Malaysia very soon. Not only is All-New Dacia Duster as versatile as ever but it […]
The Chairmen of the Board of Management of the Volkswagen and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles brands, Dr Herbert Diess and Dr Eckhard Scholz, announced their production decision today at the Concours d’Elegance in Pebble Beach, California, a unique show for both extraordinary historic cars and new concept vehicles. “Just the right place for the I.D. BUZZ,” […]
Cummins has whizzed past Tesla in the race for clean freight transport, revealing its own all-electric semi, as well as new, efficient natural gas and diesel engines. The Aeos is a fully electric, class 7 day-cab urban hauler. According to Forbes, the truck gets 100 miles of range from its 140-kWh battery pack, so it’s […]
