After more than 20 years in service a part of the fleet of Mercedes G Class vehicles of the Dutch Army is replaced. The new 4×4 vehicles are based on the G- Class 300 CDI models. Over a period of three years Mercedes is delivering 515 new vehicles in different versions.… Continue Reading
Mitsubishi launched the new L200 pickup today. The new 1 ton pickup is produced in Thailand. The new L200 is available as 4×2 and 4×4 and has the same engines as before. Sales start in Thailand, and next year in the rest of the world. Mitsubishy is especting to sell 180.000 units next year.… Continue Reading
We just got these screenshots of a spectacular Peterbilt truck with Walmart livery. The aerodynamic tractor unit seems to be the answer to the Testla Semi and Nikola One that were presented earlyer. We have no information about the engine but the square box behind the cab does look very electric. Probably this is a…… Continue Reading
In response to widespread interest from European customers, Nikola Motor Company has created a hydrogen-electric truck for European markets. Reservations for the new Nikola TRE (means “Three” in Norwegian) are now open at www.nikolamotor.com. Guests at the April 16-17 Nikola World in Phoenix will be able to view a prototype display of the Nikola TRE,…… Continue Reading
Truck trading company Geurts Trucks got a new bonneted Scania truck. Vlastuin Truckopbouw in Renswoude, The Netherlands, built another S650T Highline truck fot Geurts. The new Scania is the 9th of this model that was produced up to now, but there are orders for more. Photo’s by HV Fotografie.… Continue Reading
The new model of MAZ trucks from Minsk White Russia, will be going on sale soon. The White Russian firm uses many parts from Mercedes, including the MP4 Actros cab. It’s not the frist time that we show this truck, but the news is that is really going on sale now and will cost less…… Continue Reading
Iveco is working on a complete new heavy truck range that is espected somewhere next year. In may of this year the new model was caught while it was loaded on a trailer. That caused a lot of publicity and in general the meanings were very optimistic about the new design. Off course Iveco likes…… Continue Reading
Renault Trucks has shown a first illustration of how the new, longer cab should look like. The longer front is for better aerodynamics, and also for more safety for other road users. The Renault Optifuel Lab 3 is developed as a part of the FALCON project. Optifuel Lab 3 combines technologies aimed at optimizing aerodynamics,…… Continue Reading
Finnish truckbrand Sisu is using Mercedes-Benz components that are combined with their own chassis and axles. Here we see a Sisu Polar Hauler heavy transport tractor, ready for 70 ton on the tractor, and good for total GVW’s of 300 ton. The 625 Hp Mercedes OM473 engine is combined with an Eaton Fuller 18+4 gearbox…… Continue Reading
Europe is not known for bonneted trucks these days, but some companies keep trying to produce a bonneted version of the latest Euro-6 trucks. We all know the Iveco Strator, a bonneted Iveco truck that is rebuild in by CFG in The Netherlands. Dozens of these Strator trucks are running all over Europe now, and…… Continue Reading
