The Malaysian Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) has purchased 55 units of the Perodua Aruz AV, marking the seven-seater SUV’s entry into the government sector and the model’s first fleet deal. A delivery ceremony was held today at the ministry’s headquarters in Putrajaya, where KPDNHEP Secretary-General Datuk Muez Abdul Aziz symbolically handed […]
MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION (MMC) a few months ago unveiled for sale in Thailand a revised PAJERO SPORT. There is still no ‘word’ from Mitsubishi Malaysia on the possible introduction of this 7-seat SUV in Malaysia as the possible asking price puts it a little higher over the current segment leader, the Toyota Fortuner. For Malaysia, […]
For many years, bonnet trucks have been losing ground everywhere except the US and Australia. Even in Brazil, where Scania’s long nose has been used for a long time, new models of this configuration have not been produced for more than 10 years. Of course, truckers continue to dream of modern bonnet trucks. Partially this […]
Mack Trucks showed the LR BEV battery-electric refuse truck at the WasteExpo 2019 in Las Vegas. The truck has a built-in electrical powertrain consisted of two 130 kW electric motors, which together produce 496 hp (continuous power 349 hp) and 5500 Nm of torque from zero rpms. It is also equipped with a two-speed Mack […]
American start-up Nikola Motor Company presented its third truck called ‘Tre’, which is powered by hydrogen. The prototype and the two predecessor models Nikola One and Nikola Two will be presented in April 2019 in Phoenix. The new model, intended for the European market, does not have an outstanding design. It resembles those of well-known […]
Pickup truck drivers are finding it increasingly hard to give other cars enough room when they park due to modern trucks getting wider by a foot on average despite car park spaces remaining the same size as the 1980’s. This leads to frustration among drivers and can result in angry notes being left on windscreens, […]
UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd (UMWT), the sole importer and distributor for Toyota vehicles in Malaysia, recognizes the importance of having a comprehensive service network for its Toyota customers. Recently, a new Toyota 2S centre located at Klang, Selangor was opened. Operated by PS Otomobil (Bukit Tinggi) Sdn Bhd, the centre offers aftersales services to […]
The pickup truck market in North America and Asia does not seem to be slowing down, just like the SUV segment. So, it is probably time for SUV brands with no pickup trucks in their lineup to start thinking about it as the platform and technology from a SUV can easily be put into production […]
Hyundai in South Africa was selling this special ‘Hyundai Sport’ version which appeared two years ago, before the general facelift. This was limited edition and dues to its success the Hyundai brand division has decided to continue to offer it across the rest of Africa and maybe even some Asian markets. The car was chosen […]
Commercial vehicle manufacturer Isuzu Truck UK has just delivered its 1,000th Driveaway pre-bodied vehicle to East Midlands company Carrier Landscapes. This milestone 3.5 tonne Isuzu means that the Melton Mowbray based business now runs 45 Isuzu trucks in its 80-strong commercial vehicle fleet. Since they were first launched, Isuzu’s Driveaway range of pre-bodied trucks now cover […]
