IVECO BUS has formed a partnership with Asia Pacific Truck & Bus (APTB) for the assembly of DAILY chassis and the distribution of finished minibuses built on DAILY chassis. The agreement involves industrial cooperation and distribution. Starting in 2026, the first batch of DAILY minibus chassis will be assembled locally on a CKD (Completely Knocked Down) basis.
The DAILY chassis is equipped with a 3.0-liter diesel engine complying with local EURO V emissions, delivering an output of 150HP and matched to a Hi-Matic 8-Speed automatic gearbox. DAILY’s AIRPRO pneumatic suspension with adaptive dampers is also installed for maximum comfort. APTB is a prominent player in bus bodybuilding, assembly, distribution and after-sales, as well as a major provider of public transportation services. The agreements cover the commercialization of DAILY chassis for use as
minibuses in Malaysia, marking another significant step in the brand's global expansion strategy. Sascha Kaehne, IVECO BUS AMEA Bus Commercial Operations, says: “This partnership is an important milestone for IVECO BUS. We believe in the essential role of bodybuilders in the production of buses and minibuses sold around the world.” (From left to right: Sascha Kaehne, IVECO BUS AMEA Bus Commercial Operations, and Mr Yee Kee, President of Asia Pacific Truck & Bus SDN. BHD.)