Today marks the start of the Volvo Group’s participation in the European Truck Platooning Challenge. On the initiative of the Dutch Presidency of the EU, three Volvo trucks communicating wirelessly and driving closely behind one another, in a method known as platooning, will travel through Europe to Rotterdam. The aim is to move a step […]
The Grand Starex, Hyundai’s game-changer MPV has been selling very well since launch and with a few facelifts already executed this large MPV has had good market response till today. Now Hyundai introduces a higher luxury package Starex to make land travel comparable to that of a private jet. The beige interior trim creates a […]
Researchers at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) in the Netherlands successfully engineered and installed a socket on a Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell that serves as an electrical outlet. In close collaboration with Hyundai Motor and other commercial partners they converted the zero-emission fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) into a power plant on wheels; a […]
The Honda BR-V is destined to be a best seller in all markets when launched and its success can already be seen. With the cabin space larger than the popular HR-V and looks very much like a crossover, it will compete directly with the Nissan Livina when it comes to Malaysia. The BR-V’s dimensions are […]
Isuzu Thailand recently revealed the 2016 updated D-Max pickup truck with a game changer engine, a new 1.9-liter Ddi Blue Power turbodiesel that replaces the previous popular 2.5-liter motor. The pickup also had a slightly revised exterior design and an improved cabin features. The exterior design started with reshaped headlights that now comes with LED […]
Volvo Trucks North America today launched several new integrated powertrain solutions, offering increased fuel efficiency, productivity, reliability, comfort and uptime plus more efficient chassis packaging. Integral to the new powertrain are enhanced design features that were engineered to provide Volvo customers best-in-class performance, productivity, fuel efficiency and an improved total cost of ownership. Volvo’s new […]
Mercedes-Benz Trucks has delivered an Atego 15-tonne truck to UK based audio-visual company Creative Technology. The Atego 1524L is the third such 15-tonne rigid purchased by the company, and is fitted with a six-metre GRP box body by Solent Bodybuilders of Fareham, who also fitted the cab roof-top air deflector and side wings, as well […]
Fiat has expanded its Professional lineup with the new Talento, the model that is the link between Doblò Cargo and Ducato. According to Fiat, the Talento lineup allows Fiat Professional to cover new volumes and loading lengths and provide comprehensive, satisfactory answers to all professional transportation needs. From the style standpoint, the new Talento is compact […]
Isuzu Trucks have delivered 5 units of Forward 7.5-tonne trucks to Hannah Foods in England. The Forward N75.190 rigids are fitted with multi-compartment Solomon refrigerated bodies with movable bulkheads and Carrier Transicold Supra MT refrigeration systems.
Daimler is accelerating development of semi-autonomous trucks linked through the internet to other vehicles and transport infrastructure by investing around €500 million (£395 million) over the next four years. A new Daimler commercial vehicles business unit, Digital Solutions & Services, has been set up to integrate all the group’s worldwide activities related to “connected” trucks. […]
