Volvo has launched the world’s largest bus chassis at the FetransRio exhibition in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The new biarticulated chassis, Gran Artic 300, is 30 meters long and can carry up to 300 passengers. “We are leaders in vehicles for high-capacity transportation systems, Bus Rapid Transit, and now we introduce the world’s largest bus […]
Family favorite MPV, the Hyundai Grand Starex Royale, has been given a makeover, featuring an exciting new look, making its presence on the road even more distinct and bold. The most evident cosmetic change to the exterior is the front chrome grille that carries an entirely new and original look. “The all new Grand Starex […]
Tata Motors along with its Sri Lankan partner, Diesel & Motor Engineering PLC (DIMO), have launched a new world-class Sales, Service & Spares facility (3S), catering to the company’s range of commercial vehicles in Kurunegala district, all under one roof. The facility was Inaugurated today, by Mr. Guenter Butschek (MD & CEO, Tata Motors Ltd.), […]
BYD Korea, along with South Korean firm Ezwelfare Co. Ltd, have agreed to supply 21 units of 7m pure electric coaches to Jeju Island, a popular South Korean vacation spot. Senior BYD and Ezwelfare representatives and Jeju Island’s Consulate General of China and government officials were at the signing ceremony to witness the record setting […]
MAN Truck and Bus (M) Sdn Bhd (MTBM) has reinforced its commitment to continue to deliver efficient transportation solutions to its customers in northern Malaysia, by supplying fuel-efficient trucks that significantly lower total cost of ownership and offering quality after-sales services. Speaking at the Association of Malaysian Hauliers’ gala dinner that was held recently at […]
Late last year the US Army finally choose its replacement for the ageing mobility vehicle originally designed as a Cold War replacement for the Jeep, the Humvee. Now the US Army and Marine Corps are gradually replacing the Humvee with an estimated 55,000units of the vehicles over the next 24 years, costing them about USD$30 […]
Efficient medical care in refugee camps and war and crisis regions is a highly sophisticated logistical challenge. This recognition formed the basis for flexHVC – Flexible Humanitarian Vehicle Concept – designed by Johannes Schmutzler, a student at Offenbach University of Art and Design. As the subject of his graduation thesis, Schmutzler chose to design a […]
Just as introduction of the Chevrolet Colorado reset the bar for mid-size trucks, the new Colorado ZR2 is poised to reset expectations for off-road trucks. Chevy’s new performance halo for the Colorado lineup will feature more off-road technology than any other mid-size pickup when it goes on sale. The ZR2 is effectively a segment […]
This is the Vamtac, or Vehiculo de Alta Movilidad Tactico. It looks just like an improved Humvee, but it is not. Manufactured by URO Vehiculos Especiales S.A. or Urovesa, a light truck maker based in Santiago de Compostela, Spain the Vamtac has seen two decades of service with Spain’s armed forces. The original URO Vamtac […]
Scania and Higer inaugurated a new, state-of-the-art bus and coach factory in Suzhou, China. The new factory will exclusively build Scania Touring and Scania-Higer dual-branded high-end buses and coaches. Scania and Higer started to cooperate in 2006. “Now, ten years later, the cooperation has grown into a successful project, although it has developed differently from […]
