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Volvo Trucks, a global leader in sustainable transport solutions, will hold its annual Asia Pacific Fuelwatch Challenge 2015 Final from 16-17 September 2015 in Hua Hin, Thailand. The competition will see 17 top drivers from 10 countries in Asia Pacific region contend to be the region’s most fuel-efficient driver. b. The 2015 edition’s cohort of contenders includes four female drivers, and is a testament to the growing number of women within the Fuelwatch community. The grand final will see country representatives of the Volvo Trucks Fuelwatch Challenge in the region compete against one another in terms of fuel-efficient driving as well as general vehicle handling, safety methods and overall productivity in on-road and off-road segments. Participants will hone their driving skills, industry knowledge and technological expertise through training sessions and all of this know how will culminate in the grand final on 17 September, where the most fuel-efficient driver will win an opportunity to be immersed in a personalised Volvo experience. Malaysia is represented by Mr Nor Rahmat Bin Abd Talib from Prifaria Sdn Bhd, of Prai (pictured below, the chap in the middle). He defeated 17 other semi-finalists and now represents the Malaysian challenge this time around. Good luck Mr. Nor Rahmat!  PRESS RELEASE | |||||||||||||||||||||||
[10 SEPTEMBER 2015, SINGAPORE] Volvo Trucks, a global leader in sustainable transport solutions, will hold its annual Asia Pacific Fuelwatch Challenge 2015 Final from 16-17 September 2015 in the Thai city of Hua Hin. The competition will see 17 top drivers from 10 countries in Asia Pacific contend to be the region’s most fuel-efficient driver. The 2015 edition’s cohort of contenders includes four female drivers, and is a testament to the growing number of women within the Fuelwatch community. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Over the two days, participants will hone their driving skills, industry knowledge and technological expertise through training sessions. This will culminate in the grand final on 17 September, where the most fuel-efficient driver will win an opportunity to be immersed in a personalised Volvo experience. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Volvo Trucks is committed to championing fuel efficiency as a means to effect positive and tangible change, from individual drivers to customers, businesses, society at large and the natural environment. Since its inauguration in 2007 in South Korea, the Fuelwatch Challenge has offered more than 15,000 participants across the region an accessible platform to pick up fuel-efficient driving skills and best practices. The competition is recognised today as a standard bearer in fuel efficiency and driver competency. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Christophe Martin, President of Volvo Trucks in Asia Oceania, noted: “We are very excited to hold the 2015 edition of the Volvo Trucks Asia Pacific Fuelwatch Challenge. As one of our mainstay events, it continues to attract the very best in the industry. It is also great to see more and more female drivers demonstrating their skills to optimise fuel efficiency at the highest level, and to contest for the top prize.” | |||||||||||||||||||||||
“Notwithstanding the competition, the Fuelwatch Challenge wholly reflects our commitment to champion fuel efficiency in the industry. At Volvo Trucks, we believe that enhanced technical capabilities of individual drivers can complement state-of-the-art engineering and technology to optimise fuel efficiency. Participants of the Fuelwatch Challenge return home as ambassadors of fuel efficient driving, and we look forward to supporting them beyond the competition to influence positive change in their home markets”, Mr. Martin added. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Trucking News: Top drivers in the region compete for first place at the Volvo Trucks Asia Pacific Fuelwatch Challenge 2
Truck and Bus News: Volvo Trucks Opens Newly Upgraded Dealership in Prai
His Excellency Mr Bengt Carlsson (second from left) and Mats Nilsson (seventh from left) with Volvo customers Tanjong Express Sdn Bhd and Kumpulan Samastar Sdn Bhd, during the truck handover ceremony at the launch of the newly upgraded Volvo Prai dealership
The newly upgraded Volvo Prai dealership recently opened its doors to customers in the northern region, strengthening the brand’s presence in Malaysia and elevating its aftermarket support to a higher level. Officiated by the Ambassador of Sweden to Malaysia, His Excellency Mr Bengt Carlsson, Volvo’s Prai dealership upgrade follows the introduction of its two recently upgraded facilities in Sibu and Ipoh earlier this year.
Situated strategically in the Prai Industrial Zone, the new facility sits on a 2.9-acre land (11,7035 sq. metres) and has a built-up area of over 2,932 sq. metres (31,555 sq. feet). It now boasts 10 work bays and can service up to 15 to 20 trucks per day – a 50 percent increase in capacity. Other services available at this dealership include a wash bay, tyre alignment and balancing, mobile four-post lifter for preventive maintenance check, and the latest tools and equipment set-up to diagnose vehicles and conduct quality repair.
The upgrading of Volvo’s Prai dealership is part of the Swedish giant’s RM 75 million investment and strategic implementation of its Dealer Operating Standard (DOS) Enhancement Programme. Encompassing a total of 7 dealership upgrades which started aggressively in 2014, the aim of this programme is to raise the bar in customer care and to ensure that all dealership processes comply with the Volvo standards of quality products and services. These standards comprise elements such as good productivity, service quality, improved customer satisfaction, and environmental care.
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Volvo’s new Prai dealership – bigger, better and ready to serve customers in the northern region
Lim Eng Loon, General Manager, Peninsular Malaysia, Volvo Malaysia, His Excellency Mr Bengt Carlsson, Swedish Ambassador to Malaysia, Mats Nilsson, Managing Director, Volvo Malaysia, Mahadevan Santhanasamy, Dealer Manager, Northern Region, Volvo Malaysia
Newly upgraded Prai dealership opens for business, proves to be another testament of Volvo’s continuous effort in network expansion
PRAI, 6 July 2015 – The newly upgraded Volvo Prai dealership recently opened its doors to customers in the northern region, strengthening the brand’s presence in Malaysia and elevating its aftermarket support to a higher level.
Officiated by the Ambassador of Sweden to Malaysia, His Excellency Mr Bengt Carlsson in an evening function in the presence of long-time customers and members of the press, Volvo’s Prai dealership upgrade follows the introduction of its two recently upgraded facilities in Sibu and Ipoh earlier this year.
The upgrading of Volvo’s Prai dealership is part of the Swedish giant’s RM 75 million investment and strategic implementation of its Dealer Operating Standard (DOS) Enhancement Programme. Encompassing a total of 7 dealership upgrades which started aggressively in 2014, the aim of this programme is to raise the bar in customer care and to ensure that all dealership processes comply with the Volvo standards of quality products and services. These standards comprise elements such as good productivity, service quality, improved customer satisfaction, and environmental care.
“Our Prai dealership has undergone significant upgrades in terms of space and facilities with an investment of RM 8.5 million. Investments like this are crucial for the further development of Volvo in Malaysia. The launch of this 3S centre demonstrates Volvo’s commitment in providing Malaysians a closer reach to our total brand and ownership experience. It reflects on our expanding presence in the northern part of Malaysia and also mirrors our growth strategy,” said Mats Nilsson, Managing Director of Volvo Malaysia.
“Our workforce of 14 dedicated personnel supported by our global network, are ready to offer customers the highest level of service standards and care in the transport industry. I am confident that the new Prai dealership will increase customer satisfaction significantly”, added Nilsson.
Situated strategically in the Prai Industrial Zone, the new facility sits on a 2.9-acre land (11,7035 sq. metres) and has a built-up area of over 2,932 sq. metres (31,555 sq. feet). Its location along the main road ensures good visibility for truck drivers.
It now boasts 10 work bays and can service up to 15 to 20 trucks per day – a 50 percent increase in capacity. Other services available at this dealership include a wash bay, tyre alignment and balancing, mobile four-post lifter for preventive maintenance check, and the latest tools and equipment set-up to diagnose vehicles and conduct quality repair.
In addition to providing quality aftermarket service for the vehicles, the facility is also designed with the truck drivers in mind. A driver lounge with overnight facility which is equipped with Astro and wifi connectivity, shower and prayers room as well as complimentary lunch and beverages (upon request) are also available to ensure that drivers’ are well rested in order to perform at an optimum level.
“Safety on the road is of paramount importance to us at Volvo. Based on our driver training programme which we have been offering to our customers and which allows us to train and speak with thousands of truck drivers in Malaysia, we found that fatigue management is a constant challenge for them. Our overnight facility will allow tired drivers to get a good night’s sleep while their truck is being check on at our dealership here”, remarked Nilsson.
The opening of the new dealership was also marked by a symbolic truck key handover ceremony to two of Volvo’s long-term customers, Tanjong Express Sdn Bhd and Samastar Sdn Bhd, whom recently placed new orders for trucks. Both companies respectively reiterated their confidence in Volvo’s products as well as aftermarket services, and affirms their continued partnership with the Swedish truck maker – which is currently the leading brand in the European heavy-duty segment.
The commemoration of Volvo newly upgraded Prai dealership additionally saw the company’s bus division, Volvo Buses Malaysia, handing over its latest chassis range B7R to Siang Yun Transportation Sdn Bhd.
