Last weekend concluded the first twin-round pairing in this year’s FIA European Truck Racing Championship. Two rounds on consecutive weekends — there’s three more of those to come. In any event, Spielberg and Misano are among the more sensible race tracks given the fact that only around 650 km separate the Red Bull Ring in Austria from […]
An unplanned standstill is one of the most problematic issues that can affect a haulage firm. Apart from the inconvenience for the driver, it creates extra costs for repairs, lost transport revenue and, in the worst-case scenario, a damage to customer reputation. “Since the transport industry already operates with very small margins, an unplanned standstill hits […]
Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) has officially launched the all-new Mitsubishi Triton today. Entering its fifth generation, the all-new Triton features a new front design with a distinctive grille design, new headlamps, and a ‘J-line’ between the cabin and rear deck. Key features include a Push Start Button, Keyless Operation, Xenon HID Headlamps with integrated Daytime Running Lights, […]
The eighth-generation Toyota Hilux was officially unveiled in Bangkok today, marking the start of sales of the all-new model in Thailand. Completely re-designed from the inside out, the all-new Hilux is now 70mm longer and 20mm wider than the outgoing version, and comes with a slightly lower roofline and LED headlights with daytime running lights. It adopts a slightly […]
In conjunction with its participation at the Malaysia International Trucks, Bus and Components Expo (MITBC) 2015, Shell Lubricants has officially launched its suite of driveline products aimed at helping businesses reduce operating costs significantly. Shell offers a complete range of lubricants that protects all the driveline components in these machines. They include Shell Rimula heavy […]
MAN Truck and Bus (M) Sdn Bhd (MTBM) has unveiled one of its most robust TGS truck at the Malaysia International Bus, Truck and Components Expo (MIBTC) 2015. The TGS 41.480 8×4 rear tipper truck is especially targeted to meet Malaysian mining businesses’ need for a robust and economical transport vehicle that can navigate the […]
Volvo Malaysia continues to maximise its offering of total transport solutions to companies in Malaysia with the introduction of its latest web-based fleet management system; Dynafleet, at the second Malaysia International Bus, Truck & Components Expo 2015 (MIBTC’15). The event was officially graced and launched by Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Syed Hamid Bin Syed Jaafar […]
DAF Trucks N.V. has concluded an agreement with Truck World Auto Assembly (T.W.A.A) in Port Klang for the marketing, sales and service activities of DAF Trucks in Malaysia. DAF Trucks has thus extended its presence in the Far East, building on its success in places such as Taiwan, Indonesia, Singapore and Hong Kong. Malaysia […]
Concern over the rising number of road accidents in Malaysia, Volvo Trucks recently organised a safety forum for companies and truck drivers to discuss and raise road safety issues, which also served as a reminder to all on the importance of maintaining good driving behaviour. Part of Volvo’s Globe Truckers initiative, the safety forum also […]
Oxidation, can still bring a truck to its knees, even a large prime mover. Points you should note for your truck’s well being. Don’t ever use a test light with a piercing probe. Those poke holes in the wire that open up a gateway for moisture. Once wire is wet, corrosion sets in immediately. Don’t […]
