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Volgren delivers its 10,000th bus

By Bradley Osborne – 31st January 2025

The bus in question is a battery-electric Volvo, which was handed over to the public transport authority of Perth in Western Australia as part of an order for 18 buses announced last year.

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South Korea

Investment

Battery Systems, Supercapacitors & Solar

HD Hyundai Infracore to build new engine, battery plant

By Will Pulson – 31st January 2025

South Korea

Funding

South Korea revises subsidies for hydrogen-powered buses

By Will Pulson – 29th January 2025

Australia

Product

Distribution & Aftermarket

BYD launches Shark pickup truck in Australia

By Will Pulson – 27th January 2025

Japan

Cenntro to deliver 500 last-mile delivery e-vans to Japan

By Luke Willetts – 26th January 2025

Bus & Coach

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South Korea

Order

Fuel Cell Electric

Hyundai Motor to supply FCEV buses to the South Korean province of South Chungcheong

By Will Pulson – 19th January 2025

The South Korean province aims to replace its entire fleet of diesel-powered buses by 2030.

Vietnam

Statistics

Registrations

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Vietnam’s CV market continues to recover in Q3 2024

By Will Pulson – 16th January 2025

The market for commercial vehicles over 2 tons gvw in Vietnam continued to recover in the third quarter of 2024, with sales growing by 21%.

Thailand

Statistics

Registrations

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Thai pickup market tumbles 45% in Q3 2024 pulling down market overall

By Will Pulson – 15th January 2025

Sales of commercial vehicles over 2 tons gvw in Thailand continued to plunge in the third quarter of 2024, by 45% to 45,111 units.

South Korea

Statistics

Registrations

Premium Article

Market demand for CVs in South Korea continues to decline in Q3 2024 and in the year to September

By Will Pulson – 14th January 2025

Malaysia

Statistics

Registrations

Premium Article

CV sales in Malaysia fall by more than 3,000 vehicles (-17%) in the first nine months of 2024

By Will Pulson – 13th January 2025

Indonesia

Policy

Battery Electric

TransJakarta introduces 200 new electric buses with locally-bodied Chinese e-bus chassis in Jakarta

By Will Pulson – 10th January 2025

Truck & Van

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Isuzu East Africa to distribute both Isuzu & UD Truck brands

Kenya

Agreement

Distribution & Aftermarket

Isuzu East Africa to distribute both Isuzu & UD Truck brands

By Will Pulson – 21st January 2025

Isuzu Group strengthens UD Trucks sales operations in Kenya.

USA

Fuel Cell Electric

Sustainability

Hyundai deploys fleet of FCEV heavy trucks at US plant

By Will Pulson – 20th January 2025

Glovis to use the HFC trucks for daily parts deliveries.

Indonesia

Regulations

Diesel / Bio-Diesel Fuel

Indonesia to introduce B40 biodiesel programme in 2025

By Will Pulson – 9th January 2025

Government aims to reduce CO2 emissions with increased use of biofuels in transportation

Indonesia

Statistics

Registrations

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Indonesia’s CV market bounces upwards in Q3 after sharp decline in 1H/2024

By Jim Gibbins – 9th January 2025

Australia

Connectivity

Isuzu Australia to integrate Sygic’s truck navigation system

By Luke Willetts – 8th January 2025

Philippines

Statistics

Registrations

Premium Article

Demand for trucks and bus in the Philippines slips 5% in Q3 2024

By Will Pulson – 8th January 2025

Trailer

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Singapore

Wheels & Tyres

Giti Tire launches new heavy-duty trailer tyre

By Luke Willetts – 11th September 2024

Designed for heavy loads in rough terrains, the trailer tyre is initially available in size 385/65R22.5, with 265/70R19.5 planned for Q4 2024.

Australia

Mergers & Acquisitions

Schmitz acquires minority stake in Australian trailer manufacturer MaxiTrans

By Bradley Osborne – 24th April 2023

According to the Executive Chairman of MaxiTrans, Greg L’Estrange, Schmitz’s investment in the group will pave the way for shared technological development and operational support as MaxiTrans grows its business.

Singapore

Wheels & Tyres

Electric Drive

Free Article

Giti and its race for commercial vehicle tyre dominance

By Luke Willetts – 14th March 2023

Giti – a strong brand name in the Far East - is gaining ground in Europe and is ready with tested proven tyres for the fast expanding electric CV market.

South Korea

Performance

Wheels & Tyres

Hankook sales up 17.5% in 2022

By Luke Willetts – 9th March 2023

Sales and operating profit increased YoY by 17.5 percent and 9.9 percent, respectively, thanks to increased demand for large-diameter tyres.