Scania and Asko, one of Norway’s largest convenience goods wholesaler, are continuing its investment in sustainable transport services. The companies have announced that they will join forces and start testing trucks with an electric powertrain, where electrical energy is converted from hydrogen gas in fuel cells on board the vehicles. It is said that the […]
Red Bull is no stranger to cool videos. This time it s a chase through a peaceful Finnish countryside. The rabbit that is trying to get away is a VW Polo WRC race car piloted by Jari-Matti Latvala, a winning rally driver. This car won the Finnish rally three times. Vehicle in pursuit is a […]
Following the successful launch of the Mercedes-Benz SUV range in January this year, Mercedes-Benz today launches the locally assembled GLC 250 4MATIC tentatively at RM325, 888. The Mercedes-Benz GLC is the premium mid-sized SUV ready to complement the active lifestyle of its customers. With AMG body-styling and 20-inch AMG multi-spoke light-alloy wheels, the GLC possesses […]
Volvo Malaysia Sdn Bhd (Volvo Trucks) today reinforced their long-term commitment to national road safety by further promoting their “Know Your Blind Spots” and “Stop, Look & Wave” initiatives, which aim to create awareness on keeping safe when driving or facing large trucks on the road. Launched at Volvo Trucks’ recent Fuelwatch Challenge, the company […]
MAN Truck and Bus (M) Sdn Bhd (MTBM) took part in the inaugural Johor Bus, Trucks and Components Expo (JBTC EXPO) 2016 organized by the Johor Sand and Granite Lorry Operators’ Association recently by showcasing the robust MAN TGS specifically optimized for long-haul transport and logistics operations. During the expo, MTBM presented the MAN […]
Nine Isuzu outlets were recently presented with their Isuzu Medium-Heavy Duty (MHD) Truck Authorized Service Centre plaques heralding a new level of Isuzu customer experiences available in the country. Following the certification, these outlets are officially recognized as flagship Isuzu truck service centres, capable and dedicated to handle all classes of Isuzu trucks, particularly the […]
The Environmental Protection Agency unveiled this week its final rules for reducing emissions from heavy-duty trucks, including semitractor-trailers, buses, and other heavy trucks. The agency said the new rules would cut carbon dioxide emissions by 1.1 billion tons, cut fuel costs by USD170 billion, and save roughly 2 billion barrels of oil over the lifetime […]
Scania Malaysia handed over the first new Scania truck to Heng Seng & Company (Heng Seng) to take on the exclusive distributorship of MyGaz for the State of Kelantan. Handing over the keys to the Scania G460LA6x2MNA truck with Opticruise gearbox to Edward Tan Hoe Een, Managing Director of Heng Seng was Tuan Haji Idros […]
Semifinalists of the 2016 Fuelwatch Challenge by Volvo Trucks Malaysia held an added advantage when they tackled the annual real-time driving competition – expert and personalised advice from the event’s past winners. Last year’s champion Nor Rahmat Abd Talib, Ahmad Othman (Champion from 2014) and Zamri Abd Rahman (Champion from 2013) shared their know-how and […]
A tough challenge and a dream project for the technically-minded. That’s how the team behind Volvo Trucks’ The Iron Knight describe the task of designing the specially built truck. The powertrain is based on the same unit that sits in a road-going Volvo FH, but the engine has been pushed to its limits to produce […]
