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TRUCKMAKERS NEWS * WORLDWIDE
* Russia - Renault, AvtoVAZ - whither AB Volvo?
Moscow,Russia -The World Trucks Blog (UK) -26 Feb 2008: -- Although Renault SA’s pursuit of AutoVAZ – Russia’s largest carmaker – has been an open secret for some time now, the news that a deal looks set to be signed on Friday of this week gives us cause for thought... Who wields the ‘fluence in the AB Volvo operation? Whilst it is certainly true that AB Volvo acquired the Renault Truck business – at the second attempt – the fact remains that AB Volvo’s biggest single shareholder is Renault SA. Volvo got the trucks, Renault the shares and so the long day wore onwards...
* Australia - Mack Trucks Cavalcade - That's the way to launch trucks says Biglorryblog!
Mittagong,NSW,Australia -Power Torque by Chris Mullet/Biglorryblog (London,UK) -25 Feb 2008: -- Mack Trucks Australia have recently ran a nationwide cavalcade touring all the major cities and landmarks including, Brisbane, Darwin, Perth, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Albury and Townsville. Why the roadtrip? To show off their new trucks of course... "The launch of the latest Mack Super Liner, Titan, Trident and Granite models in Oz brought out this splendid customising commissioned by Mack Trucks Australia. The new Fusion cab is a major improvement over the previous Vision cab with lower NVH, higher comfort levels and improved specs. Could see the way for Mack to gain ground!"...* Czech Republic - Skoda and Tedom Trucks
Jablonec,Nisou,Czech Republic -Biglorryblog, by Richard Stanier -26 Feb 2008: -- ... "The Xena design is back in production by Tedom Truck at Jablonec nad Nisou in the Czech Republic. The G -19 model (pictured here) is powered by the Tedom TG 210 Euro 4 engine and is available in 4x2 and 4x4 configuration. It appears that the new range is aimed at municipal and utility operators, and although a tall three step cab is not something that immediately seems ideal for this kind of work, I would like to see the venture become a great success"...* Sweden - Scania OnBoard gets a facelift
Stockholm,Sweden -Road Transport (UK) -26 February 2008: -- Scania has relaunched its fleet management software. Scania OnBoard has been refocused to deliver operators' needs rather than an information overload that is a "geek's paradise", according to marketing manager Darrell Taylor. "The message we received from the field time and time again was 'keep it simple'...
* China - Beiqi Foton Motor Co plans to set up JV in Russia
Beijing,China -Chinatruck.org -26 Feb 2008: -- Chinese truck maker Beiqi Foton Motor Co plans to set up a joint venture in Russia, as the first step in its global expansion... Automaker spokesman Zhao Jingguang said the venture will be formed this year, with an annual production capacity of 100,000 trucks... Labels: truckmakers news worldwide
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