MAN Truck & Bus has recently started using videos to give bus drivers easy-to-understand and engaging tips on operating vehicles, as well as safety and assistance systems. The aim: a greater understanding of how best to use these, increasing safety and efficiency. Why are there different eco-levels in MAN EfficientCruise predictive cruise control? How does […]
Daimler is strengthening the focus of its truck organization for the Chinese market by implementing a dedicated responsibility within the divisonal board of Daimler Trucks. As of January 1st, 2018, Sven Ennerst will take over responsibility for the company’s trucks operations in China including both local production at Beijing Foton Daimler Automotive (BFDA) as well as the […]
DRB-HICOM Defence Technologies Sdn Bhd (DEFTECH), a wholly-owned subsidiary of DRB-HICOM Berhad (DRB-HICOM), has been entrusted with the manufacturing and maintaining of Malaysia’s first Super Quick Charge (SQC) Electric Vehicle (EV) – the Putra NEDO EV bus. The SQC project is part of a technology transfer arrangement via a government-to-government agreement between Malaysia and Japan. […]
A fleet of 10 pure electric buses manufactured by Chinese new energy technology company BYD started operating on the Japanese island of Okinawa, marking the beginning of the island’s electrified public transportation initiative. 10 BYD K9 buses now run a shuttle service to and from the Okinawa Naha Port. BYD is the only Chinese automaker […]
Isuzu Malaysia have recently delivered 115 units of Isuzu trucks to City-Link Express (M) Sdn Bhd at their ‘Super Hub’ facility in Bandar Saujana Putra, Selangor. This latest handover is part of the 2017 fleet agreement, in which 105 units are the ELF 4-wheeler (NLR77UEE) model, with the remaining 10 units being the ELF 6-wheeler […]
Families will now be able to enjoy more space with their luxury utility vehicle of choice thanks to the new three‑row Lexus RX “L” models. The RX created the luxury crossover segment 20 years ago and has reigned supreme as the most popular luxury utility vehicle on the market. The 2018 RX 350L and RX […]
It’s no coincidence then that Toyota FT-AC makes its debut at the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show, in a city where much of the population escapes to the hills, deserts, or beaches for their much-needed weekend recharges after a long week of work. Representing the next level in Toyota’s adventure-loving lineup of concept vehicles, FT-AC […]
Euro NCAP has just released the Mercedes-Benz X-Class double-cab pickup safety ratings. The X-Class managed to score a full 5-stars which is one star more than the Nissan Navara on which it is based, thanks likely to its extra airbags (it boasts a total of seven), automatic emergency braking city function and lane assist system […]
TC Subaru Sdn Bhd, the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in Malaysia, has launched the all-new Subaru XV, which represents the first full model change since the original model was launched in 2012. It is also the second model to employ the revolutionary Subaru Global Platform that delivers less body roll and more driving fun. […]
Mitsubishi Motors has added a new Triton Xtreme to its range. Power still comes from a 2.4-litre turbodiesel engine worth 133 kW and 430Nm. Mitsubishi says the new Triton Xtreme is fitted with accessories that include black and chrome alloy wheels (wrapped in Cooper Adventurer all-terrain rubber), bonnet guards, grille and foglamp covers, front and […]
