The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority in December 2019 said it was looking to cancel its THB20bn new bus purchase plan, as the country’s economy continued to slow sharply in the fourth quarter of the year.

Hino Motor Ltd’s Malaysian distributor, Hino Motors Sales (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, said it reached a major milestone by delivering its 100,000th truck to a single customer in the country - local conglomerate, Ikhasas Resources Sdn Bhd.

Japanese commercial vehicle manufacturer, Hino Motors Ltd, has entered a capital and business alliance with local logistics consulting services firm, Trancom Co Ltd, with a view to optimising transportation networks in the country.

Allison Transmissions Inc has entered a partnership with Hyundai Motor Company to coincide with the launch of the Allison 1000 xFE fully automatic transmission in the 2.5 and 3.5-ton Mighty Light Duty Truck.

Tata Daewoo Commercial Vehicle Company, the South Korean subsidiary of India’s Tata Motors Ltd, in February announced a plan to strengthen its truck line-up over the next few years as part of an initiative to reverse a sharp decline in recent sales.

Isuzu Motors Ltd plans to relocate to a new global headquarters located in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture in May 2022.

January 2020 saw Hap Seng Trucks Distribution Sdn Bhd and Daimler Trucks Asia launch a new heavy Fuso truck, the Mitsubishi-Fuso FJ1828R on the Malaysian market.

February saw UD Trucks appoint Zahid Tractor & Heavy Machinery Co Ltd, as its exclusive importer and distributor of trucks, parts and aftermarket services in Saudi Arabia following the termination of a similar agreement with the Rolaco Group.

MAN Truck and Bus (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, the Malaysian unit of MAN Germany, in January appointed Andrew O’Brooks as its new managing director.

Ebusco BV has announced Australian group, BCI, will now offer Ebusco models in Australia.

Daimler Truck AG's most successful heavy-duty truck from the North American market, the Freightliner Cascadia, is now being offered for the very first to customers in Australia and New Zealand.

UK-based electric van manufacturer Arrival Ltd has attracted a GBP85m (EUR100m) investment from Korea vehicle makers, Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors Corporation.