Bahrain raises fuel prices by up to 60%

91 Octane 56% more expensive; 95 Octane now 160 fils per litre. Bahrain has hiked the price of gasoline from January 12,...

Daimler Trucks sells over 500,000 units in 2015

Manufacturer increases sales for third year in a row. Germany’s Daimler Trucks has reported an increase in global sales to over 500,000...

Driverless trucks could ‘revolutionise GCC transport’

Strategy&: Self-driving trucks could help reduce pollution, boost fuel efficiency. Autonomous or driverless trucks could change the face of transport in the...

Oman plans fuel subsidy reform, spending cuts

Petroleum products to track global prices from mid-January. Oman plans to revise fuel prices from mid-January as part of a government drive...

Diesel fuel prices slashed by 12% in UAE

Prices to fall for fifth consecutive month following liberalisation. Diesel prices in the UAE will be 12% lower from January 1, in...

New laws, technology needed to fight truck driver fatigue in Gulf – experts

Driver fatigue can lead to a delayed response time to hazards. Driver fatigue is a major problem in the region that needs...

Volvo Trucks Qatar doubles sales in 2015

Swedish manufacturer’s Qatari dealer reported a 100% increase in sales. Volvo Trucks has had a strong year in Qatar, doubling its sales...

Watch a four-year-old test-drive an 18-tonne Volvo truck

Sophie drove a Volvo FMX through a construction area – albeit with the help of a remote control. Volvo Trucks’ latest Live...

Volkswagen denies Qatar sought to curb labour union influence

Management held talks with Qatar Investment Authority, which holds a 17% stake in the German automaker. Volkswagen has denied a report saying...

European truck fuel efficiency ‘unchanged’ over past decade – study

EU should set mandatory emission standards for heavy vehicles, ICCT urges. The fuel efficiency of new trucks in Europe has not changed...

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