UD Trucks showcases new lineup of heavy-duty trucks at 45th Tokyo Motor Show
At the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show, UD Trucks showcased a lineup of all-new Quon and Quester heavy-duty trucks, launched the all-new Quon tractor model and revealed an 8-liter downsized engine. UD Trucks continues to broaden its heavy-duty product lineup to...
The world’s largest service market competition opens – VISTA
Registration has opened for the world´s largest service market competition Volvo International Service Training Awards (VISTA)*. More than 18 000 technicians, from the Volvo Trucks and Volvo Buses global dealer network, are estimated to participate. Through teamwork and competence...
FUSO unveils E-FUSO at Tokyo Show
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC), part of Daimler Trucks, has strengthened the commitment of its FUSO brand towards alternative drivetrains.
At the recent Tokyo Motor Show, MFTBC announced it will electrify its complete range of trucks and buses...
FAW produces 3 000th local truck
FAW Vehicle Manufacturers SA (Pty) Ltd has notched up another record in its ever-expanding success story. The latest milestone added to the company’s history is the 3 000th locally built vehicle to roll-off the production line.
Besides the fact that...
Serco surfing a business surge into the new year
Leading South African trailer and truck building company, Serco, is enjoying a significant spike in business going into the end of 2017 which is in sharp contrast to the first eight months of the year when turnover was down.
Managing...
Nissan to unveil new ambulance and electric delivery vehicle
Nissan will unveil two new fully customised vehicles at the Tokyo Motor Show that aim to improve city mobility: the new Paramedic Concept and the all-electric e-NV200 Fridge Concept.
Packed with new technologies and features, the new Paramedic Concept will...
Team De Rooy wins Rallye OiLibya on Goodyear Truck Tyres
Team De Rooy, using standard Goodyear truck tyres, took 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in the Truck Class of the Rallye OiLibya Maroc.
The Team De Rooy Iveco Powerstar 4x4 of Federico Villagra, Adrian Yacopini and Ricardo Torlaschi not only...
Mercedes-Benz Trucks to train 200 commercial vehicle drivers as part of Transport Month
The South African government declared October as National Transport Month in 2005 in order to raise awareness on the crucial role of transport in the economy. The annual initiative is also used to encourage participation from civil society and...
Cummins announces acquisition of energy storage technology
Cummins Inc. today announced that it is acquiring the assets of Brammo, Inc., which designs and develops battery packs for mobile and stationary applications. Adding Brammo’s battery pack expertise and resources is an important milestone in Cummins’ efforts to...
New Volvo 7900 Electric offers greater range and flexibility
Volvo Buses is now launching a new version of its all-electric bus, the Volvo 7900 Electric. With significantly extended range and more charging options, the new Volvo 7900 Electric offers bus operators even greater flexibility.
Battery capacity, in particular, has...
