Volvo Buses is taking the next step in electrification with the launch of the Volvo 7900 Electric Hybrid. Its plug-in technology reduces fuel consumption and carbon dioxide by up to 75%, compared to a conventional diesel bus. Total energy consumption is reduced by 60%. “I am very proud to launch this ground-breaking bus system. Electric-hybrid […]
China Auto Manufacturers Malaysia Sdn Bhd launched the JMC Potente JX104DC light duty truck at the MAI-Lafarge Automotive and Logistic Safety Exhibition. Besides the JMC Potente JX104DC, the company also showcased the Sinotruk SWZ series and the A7 series. Available in two variants, the JMC Potente series is powered by a 2.8-litre direct-injection diesel […]
The new Iveco Daily van and cab chassis models have been unveiled to dealers and media from across the Asia Pacific region. The new vehicle has had 80 per cent of its architecture completely redesigned and new drive trains have been launched. However, the van retains the traditional ladder frame chassis that has long been […]
For the first time, Isuzu has introduced its prime mover; the Isuzu Giga. With the introduction of the Giga, Isuzu says that its product line up is now complete, as there is a model in every truck segment, ranging from pick up trucks (D-Max), light duty trucks (N-Series), medium duty trucks (F-Series), and prime movers […]
Hino Motors Ltd, the leading truck and bus manufacturer in Japan, has begun a new chapter in its four-decade long history in Malaysia with the official opening of its first production facility in Malaysia. The state-of-the-art RM172 million facility, known as Hino Motors Manufacturing (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (HMMMY), is located on a 170,000 square-metre site […]
When it comes to trucks, few other manufacturers offer a model lineup as wide as the Swedes from Volvo. The newest addition, the Volvo FE CNG, runs on compressed natural gas and has been developed for operations involving short driving cycles with repeated stop and starts, operations such as local distribution and garbage collection & […]
Dutch truck manufacturer DAF has announced it is expanding its Euro 6 offering with a range of four-axle CF and XF rigids and tractors for special and heavy-duty transport applications. The new four-axle vehicles will complement DAF’s range of two- and three-axle CF and XF tractors and rigids with single or double drive, and will […]
In conjunction with the “1Malaysia Hire-Purchase Bus Loan” scheme launchby Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN), Chery Automobile Malaysia Sdn Bhd introduced the all-new Transcom 14-seater last week. The scheme was launched in line with the government’s initiative to replace school buses that are 25 years of age or older with new ones. According to Bank Simpanan […]
Asia’s growth markets represent a significant piece of the pie for the trucking segment and UD Trucks, through its authorised distributor in Malaysia, Tan Chong Industrial Equipment Sdn Bhd (TCIE), is strengthening its presence here by launching the all-new Quester heavy duty truck range to increase their competitiveness. It will be priced at RM328,000 for […]
Leyland Trucks has produced the 125,000th LF at its factory in Leyland, Lancashire. The vehicle was handed over by Ron Augustyn, Leyland Trucks MD, and Ray Ashworth, managing director of DAF Trucks Ltd, to David Brown, fleet asset manager and Iain Carr, operations manager of Calor Gas at a ceremony held on July 1. DAF […]
