Renault and Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Limited (CBA) today announced that they have signed a binding framework cooperation agreement covering the main principles of the formation and operation of a joint venture (JV) in China focusing on the manufacturing and sale of light commercial vehicles (LCV). To facilitate the formation of the JV, CBA will acquire a […]
In a combustion engine, whether it is a petrol or a diesel engine, engine sludge is what ultimately can contribute significantly to its reduced performance and damage. As your vehicle’s mileage increases, accumulated sludge build-up in the engine can cause a significant loss in power, poor oil pressure, an increase in lubricant usage, overheating under […]
Scania has taken its latest significant step in its transition to using exclusively renewable energy in its production activities. The company’s production unit in Zwolle, Overijssel, will install the largest solar roof in the Netherlands. The solar roof will have 22,000 solar panels with a total energy capacity of six megawatts. “Scania is committed to […]
Daimler is bringing two new bus models to the important African market of Kenya. This is Daimler Buses’ response to the ever-growing demand in East and Central Africa for comfortable and safe buses for passenger transportation. Both bus models are built in Nairobi in cooperation with local sales partner DT Dobie Kenya for the domestic […]
Big news happening right now in the North American transportation industry is the adoption of “green” practices. Logistic operators are making many changes to reduce carbon emissions both on the road and at their facilities. Here’s a look at what carriers are doing today and what’s coming soon. SmartWay: Working Together Toward a Common Goal […]
Germany’s Transport Ministry is in talks with a number of car manufacturers about updating the engine management software on up to 12 million diesel vehicles following Volkswagen Group’s emissions scandal. The ministry is in talks with German auto industry associations VDA and VDIK as well as representatives from local governments to try and cut NOx […]
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ all-new Crafter has claimed another ‘Van of the Year’ award, with leading consumer motoring title Auto Express giving it the top van accolade and praising its quality and comfort in its annual awards. The all-new Crafter, which made its UK debut at the CV Show in Birmingham in April and went on […]
By collaborating in sustainable transport and logistics solutions, Scania and HAVI, a global supply chain solutions provider, are actively addressing global climate goals. Beginning quarter three, HAVI and Scania will start to implement a five year roadmap aimed at making a significant carbon footprint reduction in transport operations to and from McDonald’s restaurants in several […]
The 2,500,000th LCV to be manufactured by Renault’s Batilly plant was handed over to representatives of the Polish company TP Teltech at a special ceremony organised at the factory on Tuesday, June 27, 2017. TP Teltech SARL, a subsidiary of Groupe Orange Pologne S.A., specialises in the delivery of telecommunication and IT solutions and more […]
Bus operator Nobina has ordered 13 electric Volvo buses, which will operate in Malmö from the end of next year. This is the biggest single order so far for the Volvo 7900 Electric and marks one of the biggest drives for all-electric bus traffic in Sweden. “It’s really gratifying that one of Malmö’s main routes […]
