Hino Smart Driving Contest 2023 - Back to promote proficient commercial vehicles drivers after a three year hiatus

On Saturday, the 23rd of September 2023, the Hino Smart Driving Contest 2023 returned after a three year hiatus (due to the recent pandemic). The competition is part of Hino Malaysia's efforts to promote its Hino Smart Driving Program, and was held at the Hino Total Support Customer Center (HTSCC) in Sendayan, Negeri Sembilan. This time, the contest brought together 20 truckers from 11 different companies.

Hino Malaysia launches the HINO 200 Series light truck

Hino Motors Sales (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (HMSM), had launched the new HINO 200 Series light truck earlier today. This is a new series added to Hino's Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) lineup thatcould be the ideal size for those that require something small (under 3.5Tonnes), nimble and very suitable to tight city streets or windy roads. HMSM states that they aim to provide trucks that are best suited to the needs of the local market, as well as align with its mission to be Malaysia's most Customer-Centric and reliable commercial vehicle company. All of this by providing Best-fit Product' and Total Support.

’A Good Driver’ Truck & Bus Competition (AGD) by Scania is now ongoing for the month of December 2021

There is now a new Scania Driver's Competition which basically is the latest series of driver competition organised by Scania for the benefit of truck and bus drivers. Now, coming under the Scania Ecolution or Scania's more environemtally friendly business practices, customers’ drivers now get to compete in the annual ’A Good Driver’ Truck & Bus Competition (AGD) that will run from 1 December 2021 to 30 November 2022. ‘A Good Driver’ is a truck or bus driver from ’A Good Company’ is the motto.

Hap Seng Star Launches the Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer - A 10 Seater MPV with a Premium Badge

 

Hap Seng Star Sdn Bhd, one of the largest authorised dealer of Mercedes-Benz in Malaysia have announced the availability of the new Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer at all Hap Seng Star dealerships in Malaysia. This is a 10 seater people carrier and the reason why you do not see this at other (non-Hap Seng Star) dealership is that the Vito, unlike the similar V-Class MPV is a vehicle under Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicles and not a Mercedes-Benz Passenger Car division vehicle. 

Malaysia Commercial Vehicle Exhibition (MCVE) Set to Return in 2021 as Key Event for Commercial Vehicle Industry

The fifth Malaysia Commercial Vehicle Exhibition (MCVE) organised by Asian Trucker Media is set to take place from 21 st to 23 rd October 2021. The bi-annual exhibition is the biggest event for the commercial vehicle industry in South East Asia. Hopefully this actually happens and will not be affected by the pandemic lockdowns as vaccine shots have started rolling out in Malaysia.

Curio Pack Sdn Bhd Receives its Newest Scania Truck - The Scania New Truck Generation P410B8X4NZ Rigid Type

Scania Malaysia recently delivered a Scania New Truck Generation P410B8x4NZ rigid type to Curio Pack Sdn Bhd (Curio Pack). The keys to the Scania truck was handed over by Services Director, Scania Southeast Asia, Thor Brenden to the Director of Curio Pack, Ngiam Chong Lee in a small ceremony at Scania Malaysia’s Bukit Jelutong headquarters. Curio Pack is an Integrated Logistics Solution Company that has been in the logistics business since 1985.

Politeknik Sandakan Sabah Signs Up With the Scania Ecolution Agreement for their Current Scania Bus

Politeknik Sandakan Sabah (PSS) has become the first Institute of Higher Learning in Malaysia enter into the Scania Ecolution Partnership Agreement. The Scania Ecolution programme is where Scania customers get the necessary training and coaching as well as maintenance on their vehicles so that they run cleaner and more efficient vehicles thereby lowering the carbon footprint and lessen the impact of transportation on the environment. This signing of this agreement is for their 2012 Scania K360IB4X2 student coach / bus and should help them towards their goal of being a green campus by 2023.

Environment Idaman and Their Sub-Contractor Warisan Integriti Gets New Isuzu Forward Trash Compactor Trucks

Isuzu Malaysia Sdn Bhd had, in early February, held a small handover ceremony of Isuzu FOWARD FVR trash compactor trucks by Environment Idaman Sdn Bhd, and their sub-contractor, Warisan Integriti Sdn Bhd. The trucks were bought by the companies from Indah Utara Auto Sdn Bhd, an authorised dealer of Isuzu Malaysia. According to Isuzu Malaysia, the new Isuzu Foward FVR compactor trucks are to be used for solid waste management, collection and disposal for local municipalities in Perlis and Kedah.

Hino Motor Sales Malaysia Holds the Hino Total Support Contest For The 6th Time

Hino Motors Sales (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (Hino Malaysia) recently held the sixth edition of the Hino ‘Total Support Contest’ (TS Contest). The contest which is an initiative to inculcate better technical and customer servicing skill and knowledge among its dealers was held at its head-quarters in Petaling Jaya, last Saturday. This time, 130 contestants from 36 Hino authorized dealerships took part.

Who's Using What: Mpire Auto Group Chooses Shell Rimula For Their Engine Oil Needs

Mpire Auto Group, the people who officially sell and distribute Foton and JAC commercial vehicles in Malaysia, has chosen the Shell Rimula range of heavy-duty diesel engine oils as the official service-fill engine oil. Mpire currently sells the Foton View C2 and CS2 models of vans as well as the Foton Daimler Cummins engine equipped heavy duty truck and are also the exclusive distributor for JAC light trucks, which have Isuzu engines in them.

Zero GST: Daihatsu Malaysia 0% GST Adjusted Prices & Festive Promo Offers

Daihatsu (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. has announced their zero-rated Goods and Services Tax (GST) prices which takes effect from 1st June 2018 onwards until further notice (most likely when the SST system is re-implemented by the Malaysian Government). Daihatsu Malaysia will also be giving out attractive festive promo of up to RM4,000 for a limited time on top of the zero-rated GST on selected Gran Max variants too (T&Cs apply).

Isuzu Malaysia launches the 3.0L D-MAX Single Cab while upgrading the current 2.5L as well

Isuzu Malaysia Sdn Bhd has introduced a new D-Max variant into their lineup, the Isuzu D-Max 3.0L single cab. According to Isuzu, this is the only 3.0L single cab pick-up available in Malaysia. This means that if you are a business owner with no need to carry lots of people or workers but need the convenience of a very powerful pick-up truck, this is it.

Commercial Vehicle, Truck, Bus News: PETRONAS URANIA with ViscGuard launched for the Malaysian market

PETRONAS Lubricants Malaysia recently launched PETRONAS Urania with ViscGuard™ here in Malaysia. The Urania is PETRONAS' commercial vehicle lubricant (CVL) formulated to effectively guard against engine deposits build-up. Malaysia is a key market for PETRONAS Lubricants and is crucial to growing its business in Asia.