Hino Motors Sales (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. (HMSM) officially launches its new Hino 300 Series Euro 5 Light Commercial Vehicle LCV 4-Wheeler and 6-Wheeler Models

Yesterday, Hino Motors Sales (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. (HMSM) officially launched its new Hino 300 Series Euro 5 Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) over at the Hino Total Support Customer Centre (HTSCC) in Sendayan, Negeri Sembilan. We were invited to the event that saw the preview of two upgraded Hino 300 models. These were the 300 series 4-Wheeler and 6-Wheeler upgraded variants now fitted eith more efficient Euro 5 engines. These new models are in line with with the theme “Strong, Smart & Smooth for Your Business.” 

The launch was officiated by the Managing Director of Hino Motors Sales, Mr. Hiroshi Takahashi; Corporate Director, Mr. Motonori Nakamura, Director, Mr. Ahmad Yasmin Yahya, and Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Chan Ing Chyi. Also present from Hino Motors Manufacturing were Managing Director Mr. Hiroshi Yamaguchi and Finance Director Mr. Kohei Sakura. Alsp present were Hino dealers and members of the media.

UD Trucks and TCIE Unveil New Euro 5 Heavy-Duty Quester and Medium- Duty Croner Trucks in Malaysia

UD Trucks and its sole distributor partner in Malaysia, Tan Chong Industrial Equipment Sdn Bhd (TCIE) unveiled the new Euro 5 range of their Quester (heavy-duty) and Croner (medium-duty) trucks. While the key feature is the new Euro5 engines in these trucks, the 2023 upgrade for the Malaysian models also includes features that will improve uptime, efficiency, and optimize Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for truck owners, all while lowering the vehicle’s environmental impact.

SCANIA Begins Regional Sales of Battery Electric Trucks for Customers to Comply with ESG Targets

Scania has started sales of battery electric truck in this region. The Battery electric trucks have been introduced for customers’ regional operations to meet their Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) goals. Last Thursday, I attended the first preview for Malaysian customers at Scania Malaysia Bukit Jelutong, Shah Alam where we got to see a battery electric Scania truck which will be used in Singapore for garbage collection (which actually suit electric trucks are they offer practical use for stop-start collection for last mile delivery or collection as well as being quieter than any internal combustion engined truck)..[UPDATE - Video of the preview is HERE]

FGV Transport Services Sdn Bhd adds 41 units of the New MAN TGS prime movers to their Fleet

FGV Transport Services Sdn Bhd (FTSSB) has ordered a total of 41 units of the New MAN TGS prime movers fitted with low emission Euro V specification engines to its land transport fleet..The new additions comprises of five units of MAN TGS 4x2 and 10 units of 6x2, both which will be used for container haulage as well as 26 MAN TGS 6x4 which will be used for heavy-duty cargo transportation. 

MAN Malaysia introduces a taller, more spacious, driver focused all-new TM Cab for the Malaysian market - You can now stand upright in this MAN TGS truck

MAN Truck & Bus (M) Sdn Bhd (MAN Malaysia), who was the first vehicle manufacturer in Malaysia to offer Euro V engines as standard across its entire Truck range, has launched the taller and more spacious TM Cab for their TGS new truck generation range as an option. Previously,  the standard height TN Cab has always been preferred by the Malaysian market due to its flexibility but MAN Malaysia feels that it is timely to introduce a truck cabin that allows people to stand upright in the cabin, thereby allowing more space for the truck driver for his comfort and convenience.

DHL Express Starts its Electric Vehicle Fleet in Malaysia with the Delivery of 6 Electric Vehicles for Last Mile Deliveries in the Klang Valley

Earlier today DHL Express, the that very familiar international express service provider, announced the addition of six electric vans in Malaysia. These electric motor powered vehicles will be making its rounds across the Klang Valley for last-mile deliveries. This introduction makes DHL as the first courier company in Malaysia to transition toward a having commercial electric vehicle (EV) fleet. Welcome to the future, courtesy of DHL, I presume

Sea Hawk Global Lines Sdn Bhd Receives The First 10 of Their 40 Scania NTG Prime Movers Ordered

Scania Malaysia had on the 15th of September 2022 delivered the first batch of 10 out of 40 units of New Truck Generation (NTG) prime movers ordered together with a Repair & Maintenance (R&M) Contract to Sea Hawk Global Lines Sdn Bhd (Sea Hawk). A 10-year complimentary Scania Fleet Management System (FMS) Control 10 were also extended for all the 40 NTGs. Aside from that, the whole procurement used Scania Financial Services for the financing package making this another complete vehicle package arrangement.

HINO Opens New Service Outlets in Georgetown, Penang and in Sungai Petani, Kedah

Hino Motors Sales (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. (HINO) had appointed two new HASOs (Hino Approved Service Outlet) up north in Georgetown, Penang and in Sungai Petani, Kedah. This strengthens its service network and provide easy access for after-sales support to customers, for the northern region, improving its customer support network. UP Service Centre Sdn Bhd (UP Service) located in Georgetown, Pulau Pinang, and Hong Yee Car Computer Service Sdn Bhd (Hong Yee Car) located in Sungai Petani, Kedah operate these two new centres.

Scania delivers its first EURO V New Truck Generation (NTG) in Malaysia to Xin Hwa Holdings Berhad

Scania has delivered their first EURO V (5) New Truck Generation (NTG) in Malaysia as part of its sustainable partnership with Xin Hwa Holdings Berhad (Xin Hwa). The key was handed over to Ng Aik Chuan, Managing Director, Xin Hwa Holdings Berhad by Thor Brenden, ServicesDirector, Scania Southeast Asia. Witnessing the handover was His Excellency Dr Joachim Bergstrőm, Swedish Ambassador to Malaysia. This makes Scania of of the few that are now offering a cleaner, more environmental friendly diesel engined commerical vehicle to be sold in the country. 

Isuzu Malaysia Have Brought in the New Isuzu Elf Range of Light Duty Trucks - More Safety and Efficiency Features Built into Their Popular Truck

Recently, on the 1st of  September 2020 Isuzu Malaysia had launched the enhanced Isuzu ELF light-duty truck range. The upgraded ELF comes equipped with Isuzu Safety Plus platform which features a important safety system upgrades, B20 biodiesel compatibility as well as greater warranty benefits to cater to current market demands and to deliver more efficient transport solutions to truck operators in Malaysia. 

The Scania XT is Now Used by Sara Transport and Logistic Services (STLS) Group to Tackle Tougher Than Usual Conditions

Scania XT heavy duty prime mover trucks are part of Scania's newly launched New Truck Generation range of trucks here. The Scania XT variant has a more robust design than the usual Scania NTG trucks where all cabs and engines have been designed to take on harsh working conditions in particular, the construction and mining industries. Now, the XT makes an appearance in the Malaysian construction industry with Sara Transport and Logistic Services Group (STLS Group) receiving their first Scania XT trucks.

Isuzu Celebrates 60 Years of the ELF Light Duty Truck - We Look at The ELF Throughout the Generations

On 26 th August 2019 Isuzu had celebrated the 60 th anniversary of their best-selling Light Duty Truck, the ELF. This truck was first introduced by Isuzu Motors Japan in back in August 1959, and since then, it has steadily become a quite a well known truck series internationally in the light-duty truck segment. The Isuzu ELF truck has been one of the truck models which has gained market acceptance for its affordability, durability, innovation and quality over the years. 

Daihatsu Malaysia launches Daihatsu Business Fleet Program & Displays Gran Max Light Commercial Van at MCVE 2019

More news from the recent Malaysian Commercial Vehicle Expo 2019 (MCVE 2019). This time the news is about Daihatsu (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. (DMSB) which launched the Daihatsu Business Fleet Program at the Expo. The program is designed  to provide innovative end-to-end aftersales service solutions for small to medium businesses as well as those with larger fleets.

Isuzu Malaysia Launches The Latest Isuzu ELF and Isuzu Forward Trucks - Also Offering 6 Speed Automated Manual Transmissions (AMT) for ELF

Isuzu Malaysia has just launched new 2019 variants of their popular Isuzu Elf light duty truck and Forward medium duty truck variants. These are expected to be available 3rd quarter 2019.

These latest variants will be made available for sale from the third quarter of 2019 onwards and are expected to further increase the brand’s appeal, particularly in the light-duty commercial vehicle segment. Adding to this, some variants can be had with the 'Smoother' 6 speed automated manual transmission (AMT), like those used in large European prime movers, to make driving in traffic packed urban areas less of a chore.

Hino and Yamato Transport Launches Driver Aptitude Test & Road Safety Training at the Hino Total Support Customer Center, Sendayan

Hino Motors Sales (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. (HMSM), and Yamato Transport (M) Sdn. Bhd. (YTM), have joined forces and together, they have launched a new safe driving training program that leverages both companies’ safety-related experience and capabilities. The new driver's program is based on Yamato's driver aptitude test (DAT) which is currently being used in Japan but now it is being offered to Yamato's Malaysian drivers at Hino's training facility, Hino Total Support Customer Center (HTSCC) in Sendayan.

King Long & Malaysian Distributor TC Trucks Sales Launch the new King Long XMQ6120AS Bus Chassis

TC Trucks Sales Sdn Bhd (“TC Trucks Sales”), a subsidiary of Tan Chong Motor Holdings Berhad (“Tan Chong Motor”) who are the sole and exclusive distributor, assembler and after sales provider of China bus manufacturer, Xiamen King Long United Automotive Industry Co Ltd (“King Long”) has launched the new King Long XMQ6120AS bus chassis. This new bus chassis will be available in two chassis variants, the premium XMQ6120AS-P and standard XMQ6120AS-S. This new bus is aimed at fleet owners and tour and travel operators.

Isuzu Malaysia Announces Combined Sales of 6,036 Units of Trucks for 2018

Isuzu Malaysia has reported that it has maintained their No. 1 position as Malaysia's preferred commercial vehicle (CV) brand for 2018.  According to overall sales figures recently released by the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) Isuzu Malaysia had ended 2018 with total combined sales of 6,036 units of trucks from the various segments. 

HINO Total Support (TS) Contest 2018 - HINO Malaysia's 5th Annual Sales, Service & Parts Personnel Competition Was Held Recently

Hino Motors Sales (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. (HMSM) recently held the HINO Total Support (TS) Contest 2018, the 5th time this annual contest has been held. This sales and aftersales personnel contest was held at HMSM'S Head Office located in Petaling Jaya. The competition is aimed towards fostering greater skills and knowledge among the dealers and their personnel so that they get to spend some time meeting others and at the same time ensure that the Hino brand stays at the top of the Malaysian commercial vehicle industry in terms of sales and aftersales.

Scania Vehicles Sold by Scania Malaysia Are Fully Compatible With B10 Diesel

Good news! If you are running a Scania vehicle and are worried about the implementation of B10 grade of diesel in Malaysia, that is.... 

Scania Malaysia has stated that all Scania vehicles sold by Scania (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. can run on B10 diesel without any need for further adaptation or modification requirements. So any operator running Scania trucks or buses in their fleet need not worry and can sleep soundly at night.

Trucks: Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Commercial Vehicles Delivers 24 FUSO Trucks To Oil & Gas Company Pentas Flora Sdn Bhd

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Commercial Vehicles (MBM CV), the authorised distributor of FUSO trucks in Malaysia, together with authorised FUSO dealer, Vista Wheels Sdn Bhd, have officially delivered a total of 24 FUSO light duty trucks to Pentas Flora Sdn Bhd. Out of that 24 units, they recently delivered 5 units at a small ceremony. Pentas Flora are the only and largest privately-owned oil refinery plant operators in Malaysia. They have chosen FUSO trucks to be their main transport vehicle throughout Malaysia.