For the first time, CKD assembly of the all-new FUSO range began at the AVA assembly-plant in Mombasa, Kenya – adding to the existing portfolio of FUSO vehicles whose kits are imported from Japan. Before this, the complete vehicles of the new FUSO 2523C heavy-duty trucks were imported from India. Mr. Marc Llistosella, Head of […]
Tyre maker Michelin has launched a new automatic inflation system for commercial vehicle tyres. The Michelin Auto Inflate was launched in the USA this week and being is promoted as an “easy, wheel-mounted tyre management solution that allows fleets to automatically maintain optimal tyre pressure.” The system is initially being offered in the North American […]
The Advanced Emergency Braking system (AEB) is part of a safety upgrade for Scania trucks that includes Lane Departure Warning and Adaptive Cruise Control. AEB integrates the radar and camera functions of both systems to provide autonomous emergency braking warning and intervention, to prevent two moving vehicles colliding, or the Scania truck running into stationary […]
Daimler Buses has increased its earnings by nine percent to € 214 million worldwide despite the massive market decline in Brazil. These earnings include expenses from the restructuring of the Daimler Group’s dealer network as well as income that resulted from the sale of the investment in New MCI Holdings Inc. in the US. Overall, […]
Renault Trucks has supplied six Range T tractor units to RPL Logistics in Milton Keynes. The 44-tonne Range T480.26s join RPL’s 32-strong haulage fleet. Each Range T is specified with the optional ‘Comfort Pack’, which includes fridge, alloy wheels, automatic emergency braking system and lane departure warning system. Renault Trucks has also delivered a new […]
DAF Trucks has supplied five CF rigid trucks and two CF 4×2 tractor units to Total Reefer to supply their client Domino’s Pizza. The CF rigids are equipped with bespoke Gray & Adams bodies and Carrier Transicold Supra refrigeration units. The new vehicles join Domino’s fleet of 60 vehicles across the UK.
Mercedes-Benz Trucks has completed delivery of 16 Econic 2630 refuse vehicles to the London Borough of Redbridge. The vehicles are rear-steer models with dual-compartment Heil-Farid compactor bodies, meaning they can be used to collect recyclable waste. They are powered by 7.7-litre Euro-VI engines driving through six-speed Allison automatic gearboxes, ride on full air suspension and […]
Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer has recently launched its new SIGNA range of Medium & Heavy Commercial Vehicles, at the SIAM Auto Expo 2016. Offered in various configurations, the SIGNA range of commercial vehicles is engineered & built to offer Medium & Heavy commercial vehicle buyers, a newly designed cabin, with proven Tata […]
After announcing their plans to fully electrify Bangkok’s public transportation bus fleet and inspecting the first pure electric bus in Thailand – the BYD K9, Thailand’s Ministry of Transport held a ceremony to mark the beginning of the electric bus trial operation at Bangkok’s Don Mueang International Airport. Upon their first inspection in January 2016, […]
Mission Motorsport to include Defender Challenge as part of its ‘Race Retrain Recover’ programme Jaguar Land Rover continues to help those leaving the military find employment Defender Challenge 2016 commences this weekend at the Mid Wales Stages Rally. Land Rover has announced its sponsorship of the Forces’ motorsport charity Mission Motorsport in its 2016 Defender […]
