The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has once again received the coveted FN50 award for the most reliable van, collecting the award for the second consecutive year, and the third year in total since 2011 (2011, 2015 and 2016). The top-place ranking was announced at the annual FN50 event hosted in the UK earlier this week, attended by […]
The new Volvo FE 4×2 rigid trucks feature Day cabs with rear windows, 12-speed I-Shift automated transmissions and are powered by the six cylinder 7.7 litre Volvo D8K engines producing 250hp. The new 420hp Volvo FMX high B-ride 8×4 tipper trucks with Day cabs feature tipper bodies by UK company, Thompsons of Croydon, a 21-tonne […]
Iveco has signed an agreement to supply 10 New Stralis Natural Power (NP) vehicles running on liquefied natural gas (LNG) to i-FAST Automotive Logistics in Europe, which boasts a wealth of experience in car transportation. This order will mark the first European delivery of vehicles for LNG-powered car transport, further confirming Iveco’s commitment to sustainability. […]
Isuzu Malaysia Sdn Bhd marked the 10th consecutive year of its sponsorship of and participation in Borneo Safari with a four vehicle media team. The seven-seater Isuzu mu-X Monster is making its debut accompanied by three ‘Borneo Safari-proven’ Isuzu D-Max Monsters. The vehicles, carrying 12 invited members of the media from Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak, […]
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles sold 342,000 vehicles worldwide in the first nine months of 2016. At €8.0 billion, sales revenue was up 6.7% over the prior-year period. As in the previous year, MAN Commercial Vehicles sold 74,000 units in the period from January to September of this year. Operating profit before special items rose to €204 […]
Custom truck builder, Paul Nutzfahrzeuge has converted a Mercedes-Benz Actros truck with crane for special application in the energy industry. It is an Actros 4151 AK 6×6 and was converted from a four axle truck by removing the rearmost axle. The front two axles are steered and the result is an all wheel drive truck […]
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles sold 342,000 vehicles worldwide in the first nine months of 2016. At €8.0 billion, sales revenue was up 6.7% over the prior-year period. Operating profit rose by €79 million to €392 million, as a result of higher volumes and mix effects as well as optimized product costs. Unit sales by the Scania […]
Isuzu Malaysia Sdn Bhd has launched a special edition seven-seater Isuzu mu-X Type S sport utility vehicle (SUV), which is based on the D-Max platform, was also unveiled. The mu-X Type S is enhanced with premium features such as Passive Entry and Start System (PESS), new 8-inch display audio system, new e-Lumax meter panel, new […]
The partnership of Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL) and BYD, which is well advanced on the delivery of 51 12m single deckers to Go-Ahead London, has won its first order outside the capital. Arriva North West, the Merseyside operator, has ordered 12 of the BYD ADL Enviro200 EV model 12m buses for service on the City […]
Ford’s 4×4 Ranger pickup truck was designed to suit the needs of the commercial/heavy duty industry from inception. Here are 10 reasons why it is a favorite with the commercial buyer till today. 1. Ford’s 4×4 Ranger is geared to be a lightweight vehicle capable of handling the harsh terrains and work environments even with […]
