FedEx Corporation (FedEx) (NYSE:FDX), FedEx Acquisition B.V. (the Offeror) and TNT Express N.V. (TNT Express) jointly announce that FedEx has acquired TNT Express. The €4.4 billion acquisition combines the strengths of the companies – the world’s largest air express network and an unparalleled European road network, which will expand the existing FedEx portfolio and reshape […]
This is the all-new limited edition Isuzu D-Max BEAST of only 360 units. LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) come as standard features on the BEAST. The wheel arches are accentuated by matte black surrounds, highlighting the exclusively-designed 17-inch matte black alloy rims mounted with 255/65 R17 tyres. The door handles, roof rails, door mirrors and […]
This new MAN TGM 13.290 4×4 provides a multifunctional equipment carrier for Stuttgart Regional Council’s Water Service. ‘A vehicle that can do everything’ – this is the gist of the extensive equipment catalog for the new MAN TGM 13.290 4×4 BB, which the Stuttgart branch of MAN Truck & Bus Deutschland GmbH recently presented to […]
Chinese truck manufacturer JAC has announced the introduction of the Frison pickup truck in China. Made with commercial use in mind, the Frison comes with a load bed that measures 1520×1520×470mm, light weight body, Bosch high pressure common rail system, and a variable turbocharger. Frison pick-up’s fuel consumption is only 7.8L. Inside, the Frison comes with leather seats. Safety […]
The finals of VISTA (Volvo International Service Training Award) are held on May 31-June 1 in Gothenburg, Sweden. The competition is open to all workshop personnel who work with Volvo trucks or buses. The aim is to improve staff competence and further raise the quality of the work done at workshops the world over. Since […]
Scania has become the first company to test the communication giant’s new 5G technology components, as part of a collaboration between Scania and Ericsson Research exploring the use of 5G networks in transport communications. The technology will feature prominently in trials of autonomous driving and connected vehicles. Three state-of-the-art mobile base stations have been installed […]
In a major commercial breakthrough, Scania will in June start delivering 51 hybridised Scania Citywide buses to Madrid. These complete buses feature cost saving and emission educing hybrid technology that meets the EU suburban and short distance Class II regulations. “We are delighted that Madrid has recognised the advantages of Scania’s innovative hybrid technology and […]
Madrid’s firefighting brigade has just taken delivery of 22 new vehicles to help them in carrying out their assignments. These are Renault Trucks D 4×4 14 ton forest firefighting tenders, fitted with 280 hp Euro 6 engines. Their bodies were mounted by the ITURRI manufacturing group, in compliance with the technical requirements this type of […]
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 […]
