Oil palm plantations can be found in almost every state in Malaysia. While the country may be ranked second after Indonesia on the list of producers in the world, it leads global exporters of the fruit-based oil. Being a perennial plant, the oil palm is the highest yielding among oilseed biofuel crops, producing up to […]
Malaysia is committed towards reducing its carbon footprint and environmental pollution contributed by the use of fossil fuels. In line with this objective, the B10 Programme (blending of 10% palm methyl ester with 90% fossil diesel) and B7 Programme (blending 7% palm methyl ester with 93% fossil diesel) for the transport and the industrial sector […]
Diesel powered vehicle will have a chance if a fast-growing, densely populated, relatively wealthy countries decided to embrace the technology. But why would an emerging region like ASEAN want to welcome the NOx and particulate matter that the EU nations were willing to allow to help reduce CO2 emissions? With hybrid and electric vehicle technology […]
Today, European countries appetite for cars account for about 85% of global diesel demand. Diesel powered cars are in every single European country, big or small. Malaysia is slowly starting to embrace diesel vehicles. The first wave came in the 1990’s when pickup trucks became fashionable lifestyle vehicles and families started using them instead of […]
Clearly today, the pickup truck is no longer a utilitarian workhorse. It has evolved into a family/lifestyle vehicle first and only as a workhorse, second. This is even more true now with the all new Ford Ranger Wildtrak. Pickup truck manufacturers are offering ever more sophisticated products as they are keen to cash in on […]
The Malaysian round of the Volvo World Golf Challenge 2016 not only presented golf enthusiasts the opportunity to test their skills and have a shot at fantastic prizes, but it also allowed them to contribute to a worthy cause. This year, Volvo Car Malaysia sponsored a Volvo XC90 worth RM 403,888 (without insurance) as the […]
The Flying Passenger’ marks another world first for Volvo Trucks. In the latest Live Test, a Volvo FH tows a paraglider up a mountain pass in Croatia in a precision stunt never tried before. The truck driver has to maintain a high cruising speed to keep the paraglider in the air. The test highlights the […]
German tuner Hofele Design GmbH has decided to offer drivers a new, deluxe edition before the termination of production of Land Rover Defender. The special edition is named Silver Bear characterized by LED daytime running lights, sleek front with Hofele mask, rear Hella LED lights and much more. The Silver Bear comprises LED daytime running […]
The Action Mobil Off-Road RV lets you explore the unknown. And when you decide to call it a day, simply park at the location with the best view of the sunset while breaking open that great wine you had been saving just for the right moment. Built on 2, 3 or 4 axle-platforms, there is […]
TATA trucks have been selling well here in Malaysia and their prime movers have proven themselves with very high mileage in the past few months with no issues. Logistic providers in Malaysia who have purchased the TATA prime movers, have clocked more than 200,000 kilometers with no issues and getting their customers goods and services […]
