Continental Sime Tyre Sdn. Bhd. becomes a fully owned subsidiary and will be renamed

Continental, one of the leading international automotive suppliers and the world’s fourth largest tire manufacturer, has acquired the outstanding 30% of the shares of Continental Sime Tyre Sdn. Bhd. from its Joint Venture partner Sime Darby Allied Products Berhad. Continental Sime Tyre Sdn. Bhd. has now become a fully owned subsidiary of Continental Corporation and will be renamed as Continental Tyre Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. The transaction underlines the long term interest and the commitment of Continental to ASEAN and to the Asia Pacific Region.

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Following its construction in a record time of about 24 months, the new state-of-the-art production plant of the wholly owned Daimler subsidiary, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt. Ltd., has been completed in Oragadam-Chennai. In presence of members of the Daimler AG board of management and J Jayalalithaa, Chief Minister of the state Tamil Nadu in South India, DICV inaugurated the around 160-hectare manufacturing site along with the integrated research and development center and the state-of-the-art test track at a festive ceremony held today. The plant is one of only three Daimler truck plants worldwide to combine truck assembly and components production at one location. The total investment of DICV is 44 billion Indian rupees (over €700 million) including the manufacturing fa...

On 17 May, Asian Trucker will hold its first exciting event for the trucking industry in Malaysia. During the show, three gorgeous WSI Models will be raffled off:

1. DAF XF 95 Space Cab 6x4
2. Scania Highline 6x2
3. Volvo FH2 Globetrotter XL refrigerated trailer

WSI Models is known worldwide for its outstanding service and quality. All WSI Models feature unique detailing, wonderfully illustrated by the following models:

- The DAF XF 95 Space Cab 6x4 is configured with a 4-axle Euro low-loader. The tractor is fully equipped with mirrors, rotating lights and front axle steering. The flatbed trailer also has steered axles, is extendable and has a set of extension beams.

- The Wagenborg; Scania Highline R430 tractor is available...

MIBTC to launch in Q2 2013

A new platform for the Bus, Truck and Component industry is about to launch with the MIBTC 2013. Slated to be held in Q2 2013, this exhibition showcases trucks, parts, and busses. There will also be presentations and semiars to round off the program.

The organisers are now offering early bird rates for exhibtion spaces. The halls will accomodate complete vehicles and those who are launching their new trucks or busses may use MIBTC as a platform for this. Organisers expect a number of overseas vendors to participate in the event, making it a truly international exhibition.

Please keep an eye on www.mibtc.com.my and for details you may contact sales@mibtc.com.my...