On March 15 this year Volvo Trucks launched the new I-Shift with crawler gears. The new crawler ratios make it possible to start and drive with a gross combination weight of up to 325 tonnes – which is unique for a series-produced truck. But just how much weight can the transmission really handle? Volvo Trucks’ […]
BFGoodrich is bringing exciting and pleasurable driving experience with the new on-road BFGoodrich Advantage T/A® Drive and T/A® SUV tyres and the new off-road BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A® KO2 tyres. “BFGoodrich is once again demonstrating the innovative cutting edge that makes the company a well-recognised brand in the tyre industry with the launch of the new […]
The Jeep brand introduced the “Trailhawk” name on the Grand Cherokee concept vehicle that first appeared at the 2012 Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah. The idea was to deliver a unique and more rugged appearance, with a host of functional features that resulted in an increased level of off-road 4×4 capability. The “Trailhawk” name […]
The Grand Starex, Hyundai’s game-changer MPV has been selling very well since launch and with a few facelifts already executed this large MPV has had good market response till today. Now Hyundai introduces a higher luxury package Starex to make land travel comparable to that of a private jet. The beige interior trim creates a […]
Isuzu Thailand recently revealed the 2016 updated D-Max pickup truck with a game changer engine, a new 1.9-liter Ddi Blue Power turbodiesel that replaces the previous popular 2.5-liter motor. The pickup also had a slightly revised exterior design and an improved cabin features. The exterior design started with reshaped headlights that now comes with LED […]
Fiat has expanded its Professional lineup with the new Talento, the model that is the link between Doblò Cargo and Ducato. According to Fiat, the Talento lineup allows Fiat Professional to cover new volumes and loading lengths and provide comprehensive, satisfactory answers to all professional transportation needs. From the style standpoint, the new Talento is compact […]
DAF, MAN and Volvo are among several truck manufacturers preparing their latest improvements for passenger door glazing to satisfy the London “Safer Lorry” scheme proposals on “vision panels”. Three MAN dealers in the UK now offer retrofitted additional windows to the lower nearside door panels on the cabs of TGX, TGS, TGM and TGL trucks. Nick Handy, […]
Two years of work by a Health and Safety Executive (HSE) working group including trade associations, trade unions, traffic commissioners and the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), is about to result in publication of new guidance on safe trailer coupling and uncoupling procedures. The new, free HSE guidance will replace a similar publication dating […]
Tyre maker Michelin has launched a new automatic inflation system for commercial vehicle tyres. The Michelin Auto Inflate was launched in the USA this week and being is promoted as an “easy, wheel-mounted tyre management solution that allows fleets to automatically maintain optimal tyre pressure.” The system is initially being offered in the North American […]
Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer has recently launched its new SIGNA range of Medium & Heavy Commercial Vehicles, at the SIAM Auto Expo 2016. Offered in various configurations, the SIGNA range of commercial vehicles is engineered & built to offer Medium & Heavy commercial vehicle buyers, a newly designed cabin, with proven Tata […]
