The Philippines and Vietnam will be the two fastest-growing production hubs from 2017 to 2021, according to BMI Research. Output will surge 300% in the Philippines to 359,000 units and almost double in Vietnam to 112,000 units, it forecast in June. Mazda Japan and Toyota Motor are among those swooping in to take advantage of […]
Yes, a Perodua SUV is in the pipeline and could well be the return of the Kembara. Not since the Perodua Nautica, has this car manufacturer looked at releasing a compact SUV. Now with the increasing demand for compact SUV’s in Malaysia, Perodua has plans for a compact SUV and with its partnership with Daihatsu […]
The Jaguar E-Pace is a five-seat compact SUV that packs the design and performance of a Jaguar sports car into a spacious, practical and connected all-wheel-drive vehicle. The E-Pace is the newest member of Jaguar’s SUV family following Jaguar’s first all-electric SUV, the I-Pace Concept and the World Car of the Year-winning F-Pace performance SUV. […]
Ford has revealed the new Transit Custom one-tonne commercial vehicle, delivering bold new design, an all-new interior and enhanced productivity to European businesses. According to Ford, the new Transit Custom will be available to order later this year, and is scheduled for customer delivery in early 2018. Powered by the Dagenham-built Ford EcoBlue 2.0-litre diesel […]
Hino Motors, Ltd. has entered an Authorized Distributorship Agreement with Summit SPA Motors, Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “SSM”), an automotive related company in Myanmar. To date Hino has been providing after sale services through SSM and by positioning the company as its authorized distributor on April 1st, 2017 through this agreement Hino aims to […]
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 […]
Isuzu and the Welsh Rugby Union have signed a shirt partnership deal which means Warren Gatland’s Wales will wear Isuzu’s logo on their jersey for the next four years. Isuzu will take pride of place on the chests of Wales’ international stars for the first time this Autumn, as Gatland’s side faces Australia, Georgia, New […]
Weststar Maxus Sdn Bhd, the sole distributor for the Weststar Maxus van and passenger vehicle G10 in Malaysia, has announced the availability of the new Maxus G10 SE variant. The upgraded model was unveiled at Weststar Maxus’ Ramadhan Open House, which was attended by guests, dealers as well as members of the media. “The Maxus […]
The new Daimler Setra S 531 DT double-decker coach has just made its world premiere at the Fernsehturm Stuttgart (Stuttgart TV tower) two days ago. With over 2300 units sold since its launch in 2003, the predceding model is the clear market leader in the double-decker coach segment. Customers include many long-haul bus operators: […]
Renault and Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Limited (CBA) today announced that they have signed a binding framework cooperation agreement covering the main principles of the formation and operation of a joint venture (JV) in China focusing on the manufacturing and sale of light commercial vehicles (LCV). To facilitate the formation of the JV, CBA will acquire a […]
