The world’s first ‘flat-pack’ truck – the Global Vehicle Trust OX – has been revealed in London, designed to provide low-cost all-terrain mobility for remote parts of Africa and the developing world. Across such countries, there is intense need for improved transport for both everyday living as well as emergencies. The OX has been designed specifically […]
Based on the Sport model, Night adds blacked-out features, including wheels, grille and badging, to pump up the already bold visual presence of the Ram’s monochromatic performance package. The 2017 Ram 1500 Night starts with key Sport appearance cues, including body-color fascia and body-color rear bumper with dual chrome exhaust tips, body-color power-folding mirrors and […]
Since mid-August, the French made Easymile EZ-10 driverless mini bus has been tested in an open road section in Helsinki. Automated buses have been tested elsewhere in the world, but operation as part of regular street traffic has been rare. In the past week, the project has attracted some 500 viewers and passengers. In the […]
Nestlé, the world’s largest food and beverage company has commissioned four more Actros with new, second-generation engines. It has also ordered no fewer than 70 new 13.6m Montracon box semi-trailers with matching silver side skirts, the first of which have entered service – one of these trailers wears special graphics, highlighting the company’s 150th anniversary. […]
If you need a heavy-duty half-ton 2017 F-150, here is the SuperCab or SuperCrew truck the STX appearance package. The package for the F-150 includes 20-inch machined-aluminum wheels with dark gray painted pockets, a black billet-style grille with body-color surround and black mesh insert, body-colored front fascia and front and rear bumpers, Ford’s SYNC® 3 […]
Do you ever find that your truck seems to veer, even slightly, to the left or to the right? If so, this could be the result of poor wheel alignment. This is both a simple yet urgently needed fix. Not only will an alignment make for a smoother and safer ride, but it will also extend […]
The best fuel choice for a truck depends on the duty cycle of the vehicle. Trucks that do lower mileages or that return to a base frequently will often be suited for CNG, while heavy duty trucks that do higher mileages might be more suited for LNG. The six main component parts fitted to the […]
The system, developed by vehicle technology firm Continental, takes a feature developed in motorsport and normally found in high-end performance cars, but adapts it to a commercial-vehicle specific application. The German company will be marketing the technology to truck manufacturers as a factory fit option. The company has developed two types of head-up display. The […]
In its commitment to address the needs of the commercial industry players and to meet more stringent emissions legislations, Chevron which markets the Caltex™ brand, unveiled its latest premium diesel engine oil – Caltex Delo®400 MGX SAE 15W-40. The revolutionary formulation constitutes a higher specification, and is specially designed to meet the Malaysian market requirements. […]
Continental has responded to the ever growing volume of commercial logistics traffic with its new Conti Hybrid tire family. The Conti Hybrid HS3, the Conti Hybrid Ht3 and the ContiUrban HA3 are now available in all (CTM) Continental tire dealers nationwide. Frequent braking and acceleration, maneuvering in tight spaces and different load conditions on changing […]
