Tata Motors has appointed former Daimler executive Guenter Butschek as its CEO, two years after the death of previous chief Karl Slym. The 55-year-old executive is expected to join the company by Feb. 15, Tata Motors said this Monday in a press statement. Butschek will lead Tata Motors’ operations in India and in international markets […]
2016 promises to be a big year for Opal Auto Mart with a merger making it the largest extended warranty provider and administrator in the country. Opal Auto Mart, with its recent merger with another leading extended warranty company provider EWP Services will be rebranded to Opal warranty, thus making Opal Warranty the largest extended […]
Daimler Trucks is setting the course for a return to the Iranian market, having signed letters of intent with its local cooperation partners Iran Khodro Diesel (IKD) and the Mammut Group. Daimler AG have already had successful business relations with IKD for the past 50 years. IKD is a subsidiary of Iran Khodro […]
Scania has won its largest ever order in Europe. British transport operator Eddie Stobart Limited and its associated companies, including A.W. Jenkinson Forestry Products, have ordered more than 2,000 trucks. Due for delivery over a two-year period commencing March 2016, the deal will involve many Scania UK dealers, both in terms of vehicle supply and […]
The Volvo XC90 will lure even more customers from rival premium brands in 2016, Volvo’s global sales and marketing chief, Bjoern Annwall, said recently in an interview. Lets start with SUV buyers in America and Europe. Last year the conquest rate for the XC90 in Europe was 39% while it was more than 50% in […]
Now this is a much needed product for fleet truck operators. Premiere Services Fleet Solutions’ 360° OmniVue is a multi-camera driver assistance system with four cameras for an all-around view of any straight truck. The system aids drivers in avoiding fixed obstacles and helps with manoeuvring in tight spaces, backing and parking. Designed to eliminate […]
Ford today announced 2015 retail sales in Malaysia of 12,130 units, driven by an all-time record year for the Ford Ranger pickup. Ford finished the year strong as December sales rose seven percent from the previous The class-defining Ranger remained Ford’s best-selling vehicle in Malaysia, and the country’s second-best-selling pickup truck overall in 2015, with full-year sales rising […]
If you’ve dreamed of having the perfect vehicle for those long adventure trips, or a vehicle that can substantially slash your fuel bills, then Isuzu Malaysia has the offer of the season just for you. Till the end of January 2016, book yourself an award-winning Isuzu D-Max or Isuzu mu-X and you could be enjoying […]
Leading transportation service provider, Lee Ting San Group of Companies (LTS Group), has expanded its fleet by seventy MAN TGS 19.360, 4×2 prime mover intended for long-haul transport. MAN TGS will make up one third of the logistic specialist’s existing fleet of prime movers. Based in Prai, the company has a haulage hub and distribution […]
The year started with a rosy outlook for BYD Company Ltd. and Thailand’s public transportation system. On January 8, Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha boarded the first BYD K9 pure-electric bus assembled in Thailand, and paid effusive compliments on the vehicle’s technology, design and comfort. Several other distinguished Thai government officials in attendance were equally […]
