UD Trucks provides a glimpse of the Quester 8 Liter product range configured specially for Indonesia at the 22nd annual Indonesian International Motor Show (IIMS). Providing visitors of this year’s IIMS with a look into the future, UD Trucks displays the Quester 8 Liter 4×2 Rigid, 6×2 Rigid, 6×4 Rigid, and 6×4 Tractor, with red […]
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 […]
To kick off his assault on the V8 Supercars endurance season, current championship leader Jamie Whincup has driven the 62 tonne, MAN B-double truck to Melbourne on his way to the Sandown 500 circuit. Having recently obtained his multi-combination vehicle ‘truck driving’ licence, Whincup prepared for the PIRTEK Enduro Cup by spending some long hours […]
Volvo Trucks Malaysia, the leading manufacturer of trucks, buses and construction equipment, continues to underline its commitment in safety through its participation at the inaugural Automotive & Logistics Safety Exhibition 2014, organized jointly by Lafarge Malaysia (Lafarge) and the Malaysian Automotive Industry (MAI). Held over the weekend at the Matrade Exhibition & Convention Centre (MECC), […]
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 […]
With specific input from clients in the demanding timber industry, MAN Truck & Bus South Africa has developed an innovative, and quite talented, 8×4 vehicle MAN is a very well-known manufacturer in traction applications, especially in the transportation of timber. The company has now taken its product offering up a level, with the introduction of […]
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 & […]
