UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd (“UMWT”) is extending its collaboration with Dealers to enhance operational excellence. Key to this is the strengthening of retail operations from January 2018 where a majority of outlets currently owned and operated by UMWT will be transferred to existing Toyota Dealers. This allows UMWT to increase intensity on high value […]
I work in Kuala Lumpur but visit my hometown of Johor Bahru every month. That means I contribute roughly RM1200 a year to the PLUS highway’s revenue. A small drop in a very large pond, I’m sure. Don’t get me wrong, I think PLUS is one of the best highways in the country and region. […]
The Range Rover Velar has been awarded a 5-star crash protection rating from safety body Euro NCAP, ranking it among the safest SUVs on the market today. Scoring 93% for adult occupant protection, 85% for child occupant protection, 74% for pedestrian protection and 72% for assistance systems, the Velar beats its Land Rover stablemate, the […]
The ever-popular NISSAN NV350 Urvan (High Roof) is now available with updated new safety features. This makes for a great school bus, tour company transport and even a long distance hire van. The updated features are Manual Headlamp Levelizer and Rear Fog Lamp (ECE R48: Installation of Lights), developed to improve visibility during night drive, […]
UD Trucks and its long-standing sole distributor partner in Malaysia, Tan Chong Industrial Equipment (TCIE), have teamed up to organize the UD Trucks Extra Mile Challenge (UDEMC) drivers’ competition, aimed at increasing competency by improving their driving skills and knowledge on how to maximize the capability of a UD Quester heavy-duty truck. The UDEMC is […]
Yes, airbag recalls also affect truck and busses and now the massive Takata Global Airbag Recalls have landed in the commercial market. This new recall affects owners of some UD Trucks which means they will be required to go back to a UD dealership to have the airbag issue attended to. Affected trucks for the […]
Scania has autonomous trucks running in mines and is planning similar trials with other applications such as platooning (convoy) autonomous trucks between ports. Driverless, automated and digitally connected, these smart unmanned vehicles are under supervision from a control tower to ensure the best efficiency and productivity. “At Scania, we believe the eco-system of the transportation […]
MAN Truck and Bus (M) Sdn Bhd (MTBM) announced that it is introducing a new training program, MAN ProfiDrive that is tailored towards individual customer requirements. The new sector-specific training helps address fuel economy and driving safety for particular transport assignments. Hartmut Mueller, Managing Director of MAN Truck and Bus (M) Sdn Bhd said, “This […]
Volvo Trucks’ latest premium flagship heavy-duty truck known for massive power and performance, the FH series, will be on showcase for industry players at the Malaysia Commercial Vehicle Expo (MCVE) 2017 from 18 to 20 May in the Malaysia International Exhibition & Convention Centre (MIECC), Kuala Lumpur. Designed with the driver in mind and built […]
More vehicles on the roads, a faster traffic flow and a distracting stream of information all impose considerable demands on both commercial vehicle drivers and car drivers. On the other hand, there has never been more opportunities for the person behind the wheel to drive more safely than there is today. The active safety systems […]
