On May 31–June 1 the finals were held for VISTA – Volvo Trucks’ and Volvo Buses’ global competition for workshop personnel. The winning team, Team Harju from Finland, took the victor’s laurels a second time thanks to excellent teamwork and problem-solving ability. At a gala dinner on June 1 the winners of the 2016 VISTA […]
Almost one-third lower fuel consumption. Volvo Trucks’ new concept vehicle shows how it is possible to drastically boost productivity in long-haul operations. Among the secrets behind these remarkable fuel savings are aerodynamic design and lower kerb weight. With support from the Swedish Energy Agency, Volvo Trucks has developed a new concept vehicle, the Volvo Concept […]
Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer recently showcased its truck range at the MyAutoFest 2016 show with Malaysian partner DRB-Hicom. The Tata Motors range of commercial vehicles is engineered & built to offer Medium & Heavy commercial vehicle buyers best value for money. With its smartly designed cabin space, improved ergonomics and NVH levels, […]
GAZ Group, included in one of the largest diversified industrial groups Basic Element and MosGorTrans signed a contract for supply of 333 city low-floor buses Euro-5 with passenger capacity of 75-153 people. The buses produced by Likino plant will be supplied to Moscow in Q3 of the current year. GAZ Group will replenish Moscow fleet […]
Arkell’s Brewery, the name behind award-winning ales such as 3B, Bee’s organic, Moonlight and Wiltshire Gold, has taken delivery of a 16-tonne GVW Volvo FL 240 4×2 rigid for dray duties from the Swindon dealerpoint of Truck and Bus Wales & West. Transport Manager Dave Paginton says: “The Volvo FL is absolutely brilliant and I […]
MAN Truck & Bus AG has invested up to USD 8.5 million in American company FR8 Revolution Inc. (“Fr-eight”) to develop a comprehensive “operating system” for a connected transportation industry that will be launched in the second quarter of 2016. The IT platform will provide shippers, carriers, and truck drivers with a uniform and transparent […]
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 […]
