The Road to Excellence Championship (RTEC) 2017, the ultimate global competition to find the most talented aftermarket professionals working within Renault Trucks, has raced to an impressive start in the UK and Ireland, with 55 service teams – a total of 197 competitors – now registered to take part. There are over 5,000 participants worldwide […]
Volvo has introduced a new pedestrian and cyclist detection system that emits audible warnings of approaching vehicles. The system continuously monitors the bus’s vicinity and a sound to warn other road-users when they get too near the bus. The driver is also alerted via sound and light signals inside the vehicle and if there is […]
Cummins featured a 54-year-old London Routemaster double deck bus yesterday, in the line-up of Cummins-powered clean buses appearing at IAA Hannover ready to meet the Euro 6 (VI) Phase-C low emissions regulations taking effect 1 Jan., 2017. The iconic Routemaster RM1005, which first entered service with London Transport in 1962, now has the distinction of […]
Pursuit of high fuel efficiency has always been a market imperative for this segment. Fuel costs are the first or second highest operating cost of most trucking operations, and the competition for fuel efficiency has always been an integral part of the market. Many initial gains in fuel efficiency will be realized through improvements in […]
Hino Motors, Ltd. (Hino) has published its CSR Report on its website earlier this week. The report provides a clear and easily readable outline of the Hino Group’s approach to CSR and the initiatives it took in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016. Overview of the Report 1. Social Performance Section This section of […]
Volvo Malaysia Sdn Bhd (Volvo Trucks) today reinforced their long-term commitment to national road safety by further promoting their “Know Your Blind Spots” and “Stop, Look & Wave” initiatives, which aim to create awareness on keeping safe when driving or facing large trucks on the road. Launched at Volvo Trucks’ recent Fuelwatch Challenge, the company […]
Aimed at promoting safe and responsible driving amongst commercial vehicle drivers, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Commercial Vehicles recently organised the long-awaited Truck Drivers’ League competition. Back by popular demand, the Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Commercial Vehicles Truck Drivers’ League provides a valuable platform for Mercedes-Benz ACTROS drivers to hone their driving skills and compete in this iconic event. First […]
Walking into my favourite coffee shop for a plate fried rice and a kopi susu is making my wallet lighter and leaving me with a less satisfied appetite. Why? Because of the recent huge rise in goods and services in our nation, the cost of my fried rice and kopi susu has gone up and […]
Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC) is offering a five year warranty for both the Ford Ranger 2.2L XLT and 3.2L XLT variants nationwide, as a special offer from now through 30 June. Customers who purchase and register a Ranger 2.2L XLT or 3.2L XLT by 30 June will enjoy a manufacturer’s warranty of three years […]
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, […]
