Dubai’s RTA to make telematics mandatory for heavy vehicles

Authority is setting up a centre to monitor for violations. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is set to make telematics devices...

GCC states ‘need to pave the way for connected vehicles’

Upgrades to comms infrastructure likely needed, says UK research firm. The GCC states will need to upgrade infrastructure in order to adapt...

General Motors ‘suspends Egypt operations’

GM temporarily halts production due to foreign currency crisis – Reuters. General Motors has temporarily suspended operations in Egypt amid an ongoing...

Samsung tests ‘transparent’ truck on Argentina roads

Monitors on back of truck display live feed of road ahead. Overtaking a slow-moving truck on a single-lane highway can be a...

India’s Ashok Leyland to open plants in Africa, expand UAE facility

Manufacturer looking to invest about $15m in new facilities in Africa. Ashok Leyland, India’s second largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, plans to set...

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Volvo Trucks doubles sales in four Mideast markets

Swedish heavyweight also opened new facilities in Saudi and Iraq. Volvo Trucks Middle East has announced a year of growth in 2015,...

VW ‘not under pressure to sell trucks business’

Volkswagen faces billions in costs after admitting rigging emissions tests. Volkswagen is not facing pressure to sell its trucks business to raise...

Dubai’s RTA awards $52m contract to upgrade Al Awir Road

Project to ease traffic flow around International City, Dragon Mart. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded an AED191 million ($52m)...

Scania tests self-driving truck for mining operations

Manufacturer says mine environment is suited to autonomous vehicles. Sweden’s Scania is testing self-driving trucks for use in mining operations, according to...