In 2014, tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) became a legal requirement for all new passenger vehicles manufactured in Europe. Maintaining the correct tyre inflation is important for both fuel efficiency and tyre performance, but this legislation is yet to be extended to commercial vehicles, caravans and trailers. Here, Peter Tillotson, business development manager of TyrePal, […]
Daimler AG has successfully completed the regionalisation of its sales and service organization for its commercial vehicle business in key regions of growth. Today’s opening of the center for the Southern Asia region in Chennai, India, completes the launch of the last of six Regional Centers. Since opening the first Regional Center in Dubai in […]
The Volvo FM 8×4 tipper comes fitted with a lightweight, insulated aggregate body to Tarmac specification by PPG and the aforementioned five-axle 10×6 tipper. The factory-built, five-axle Volvo FMX Tridem 10×6 is equipped with twin front steering axles, one of which is also driven, and an air-suspended, double-drive bogie, with an additional air-suspended tag-axle, which […]
2016 sales data released by the parent company of the truck and bus brands, Volkswagen Group, shows both Scania and MAN have started 2016 off on just the right foot. Volkswagen reports that Scania sales have increased a healthy 5.6% across the first four months of the year (January to April) compared to the same […]
GAZ Group unveils a Cruise coach equipped with a Euro 6 compliant CNG engine. The new model was presented as part of the Bus World – 2016 exhibition that is taking place from May 18 till May 20 in Kolomna, Moscow region. The exhibition also features other new products developed by GAZ Group: a small […]
Bosch Automotive Aftermarket Malaysia launched the #GetItRight Workshop as part of its ‘One Wrong Part Ruins Everything’ campaign. The campaign encourages drivers to think about their car use and emphasizes not to underestimate the importance of how the smallest parts within a vehicle can make a difference. As part of the campaign, Bosch Malaysia revealed […]
Tan Chong Industrial Equipment (TCIE), UD Trucks’ sole distributor in Malaysia has introduced the new Quester 8L (litre) to the Malaysian market. With this new addition, UD Trucks now offers the widest range of possibilities to meet all kinds of business operations ranging from long haul, mining and distribution to construction work and regional transportation. […]
Renault Trucks is launching the Renault Maxity Euro 6. Equipped with a DTI 3, 130 or 150 hp engine, it incorporates SCR (selective catalytic reduction) depollution technology which, associated with AdBlue® injection into the exhaust gases, makes it possible to efficiently reduce polluting emissions. This means the Renault Maxity Euro 6 also features an AdBlue® […]
Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM), the official distributor of Mitsubishi vehicles in Malaysia, made a bold statement today with the introduction of the Triton Knight. Limited to 120 units, the Triton Knight is based on the Triton VGT Adventure variant and is created in Pearl White with accessories to match its fierce yet noble presence. […]
Recent months have seen a flurry of demonstrations and announcements from manufacturers anxious to demonstrate the latest developments in their autonomous or driver-assisted technology. Maneuver a heavy-duty truck or towing a semi-trailer plus trailer in the confined space of a truck depot without giving off any emissions? Even the most hardnosed of drivers would hesitate […]
