A completely standard Porsche Cayenne has successfully towed an Air France Airbus A380 weighing 285-tonnes. The Cayenne, driven by Porsche GB technician Richard Payne, towed the aircraft over a distance of 42-metres at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, to set a new Guinness World Records title for Heaviest aircraft pull by a production car, by […]
MAN Truck and Bus (M) Sdn Bhd (MTBM) has just announced it has signed an agreement with MARA Liner Sdn Bhd, to expand the existing fleet of myBAS Perlis as well as provide quality after sales service. The new MAN buses are based on the MAN 14.280 HOCL two-axle chassis and were built in cooperation […]
Mitsubishi Motors in the UK just showcased a one-off Mitsubishi Triton (also known as the L200 in the UK) that has been built in conjunction with Top Gear magazine at the 2017 Commercial Vehicle Show held in UK last weekend. Developed in secret by the world’s biggest-selling enthusiast magazine and codenamed ‘Project Swarm’, […]
An IVECO New Stralis NP has completed the famous 837-mile journey from John O’Groats to Land’s End on a single fill of liquified natural gas (LNG), demonstrating its viability as a genuine alternative to diesel vehicles. The New Stralis NP offers major benefits including ultra-low emissions, quieter operation and fuel costs which are around a […]
DAF is introducing the new generation CF and XF trucks, which set a new standard in transport efficiency and driver comfort. Thanks to new engine innovations, new drivelines and aerodynamic optimizations, fuel consumption is now 7% lower than before. The new generation CF and XF also feature lower weight for increased payload and an updated […]
Hyundai Motor Company has announced it will reveal its first electric bus in South Korea next month ahead of its mass production run next year. The new bus will have a driving range of 260 kilometres that can be fully charged within one hour with a high-speed charger. Hyundai plans to conduct trial runs of […]
The UK’s commercial vehicle (CV) industry came together yesterday to demonstrate the vital role Britain’s 4.7 million goods and service vehicles – and the people who drive them – play in keeping the country running. A special display of emergency response, utility and works vehicles at Birmingham’s NEC marked the opening of the 2017 Commercial […]
Tata Motors estimates the market electric and hybrid buses in India to reach 400-500 units in the next one year. To tap into the opportunity, which the company expects to grow in the coming years, it unveiled half a dozen vehicles running on alternative fuels. The nation’s largest commercial vehicle maker expects electric and hybrid […]
Individual, innovative, versatile and capable, the Mitsubishi ASX is the smart and efficient compact crossover with a conscience which is designed to fit its owners’ lives like a glove. ASX stands for ‘Active Smart Crossover’. The ASX sits on a Lancer platform which gives it a car footprint with SUV-style seating. With its easy […]
Nexteer Automotive, a global leader in intuitive motion control, has signed an agreement to form a joint venture with Dongfeng Motor Parts and Components Group Co., Ltd. (Dongfeng Components). The joint venture, equally owned by both parties, will design and manufacture electric power steering (EPS) systems for Dongfeng Motor Group Company Limited (Dongfeng Group) and […]
