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 […]
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 […]
