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 […]
Hino Motors Japan has released the details of its most recent social and environmental initiatives. Hino’s CSR (corporate social responsibility) Report, which is now available for viewing on its global website (www.hino-global.com/csr/), outlines the numerous projects undertaken over the last Japanese financial year to help it achieve its corporate mission: “To make the world […]
Ford today announced the availability of the locally-assembled Transit full-sized van and a network of nine Commercial Vehicle (CV) Centres offering specialist sales and aftersales services as part of its strategic growth plan for Malaysia. With over seven million units sold on six continents in 116 markets worldwide, the Ford Transit sets the benchmark for […]
Tyre manufacturer supremo, Michelin showcases its latest innovation in the Asian market through their new coach tyre the Michelin X Coach Energy Z. The French based company illustrated that their new tyre was especially designed for comfort and safety of coach passengers. By using the latest in tyre development technology, Michelin was able to create […]
