Truck & Bus News has now launched issue 5 for 2020 and with it telling the story of the commercial vehicle sector in Malaysia.
Breaking News
IVECO Joins the Repsol Honda MotoGP Team for the Next Two Seasons to Accompany the Most Successful MotoGP Team in History
The most successful team in MotoGP history has chosen IVECO and its new truck, the IVECO S-WAY, to accompany the team in all MotoGP world championship races held in Europe.
A New Benchmark for Safety: the New Mercedes-Benz Intouro Active Brake Assist 5 to be Installed in Overland Buses
The all-new Mercedes-Benz Intouro raises the bar for buses for inter-city and excursion transport to a whole new level. With full-stop braking to avoid moving pedestrians, Sideguard Assist to alert drivers to moving objects and stationary obstacles, the new Intouro high-floor overland bus offers maximum safety and flexibility, which is an unprecedented level of safety for buses. At the same time it is a model of efficiency and functionality.
New Issue of Truck & Bus News Arrives
The cover story of issue 4 of Truck & Bus News for 2020 concerns Amzah Mohd Trading and their journey with Scania.
Ebusco Wins Automotive Brand Contest
Ebusco has won the internationally renowned Automotive Brand Contest in the Commercial Vehicles category.
COVID-19 Decimates Commercial Vehicle Production and Sales
According to the latest figures released by the Malaysian Automotive Association only 35 commercial vehicles were produced in April with only 10 being sold.
Road Transport Department Reopens Services for Commercial Vehicles
According to a report in The Star, The Road Transport Department (JPJ) is making 13 more services available related to commercial vehicles as of May 11 as MCO measures begin to be lifted. The move doesn't spell good news for private vehicles though with their services being resumed at a later date.
Volvo Group and Daimler Truck AG Form Joint Venture for Large-Scale Fuel Cell Production
Daimler Truck AG and the Volvo Group have signed a preliminary non-binding agreement to establish a new joint venture with the intention is to develop, produce and commercialise fuel cell systems for heavy-duty vehicle applications and other use cases.
Commercial Vehicle Sales Fall by 53% in March
According to figures released by the Malaysian Automotive Association, the year-on-year sales for commercial vehicles in Malaysia fell by 53% in March due to the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Daimler Trucks Hits Sales Milestone in India
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) achieved a major milestone during the first quarter of 2020. Within eight years of the start of production in 2012, the company has sold more than 100,000 medium and heavy-duty BharatBenz trucks in India.