Author Archives: Iep van der Meer

New FH, new XXL?

On Facebook.com I found this photo of the new FH16 with an extra long Globetrotter cab. I think it is a Phothoshop creation but it does rais the question, is ther going to be an extended version for Australia? And if that is the case, will it be on the market in European countries? On the…Continue Reading

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Kamaz-Daimler

Daimler was for 15% owner of Kamaz but at the end of last year the Germans got a bigger share. In the new Kamaz trucks we find Mercedes-Benz axles, engines and even cabs. Kamaz now uses the OM457 engine and bus engines from Mercedes. The diesel engines come as Euro5. Also there ar gas engines…Continue Reading

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Toyota ProAce

Before the end of this year Toyota comes with the ProAce van. In fact this is a rebadged Sevel van that we know from Fiat, Citroën and Peugeot. It is clear that the Hi-Ace was no big succes on the European market and that is why the Japanese went shopping in Europe. The ProAce comes…Continue Reading

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The making of: The new Renault!

we are all waiting for more details of the new Renault Trucks. Renault, being part of the Volvo group was already in the proces of developing a new cab when Volvo took over. Therefor this could be the last truck that Renault designed in france, but you never know. There are a lot of fieldtest…Continue Reading

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New FH in company livery

This very low resolution photo i found on the internet but it is good enough to show the new Volvo FH16 in company livery! The truck looks good in these colours, even better than in the introduction colour. The strange thing is that the series production still has to start for as far as I…Continue Reading

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Arocs Auxiliary Drive Axle

The new Mercedes-Benz Arocs construction vehicles come with an hydraulic driven front axle as an option. With this ‘Hydraulic Auxiliary Drive’ sytem the truck has the advantages of a driven front axle without the disadvantages. Compared with a conventional driven axle the new system is 500 kilo lighter and it saves fuel because of the…Continue Reading

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Arocs heavy transport

The new Arocs series is not only About construction but also for heavy transport! It comes with the new 15,6 liter Engine up to 625 Hp and 3000 Nm of torque! Also it comes with the Viab Turboclutch. together with the big Actros cabs That makes a new Arocs heavy transport vehicle!Continue Reading

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Kraker: Cargo Bagging

Iepieleaks is not only about truck- and van news, sometimes there is interesting trailernews. Like this innovative new Kraker Trailer. In The Netherlands we’ve seen them on test for some time now, the Cargo Bagging trailers. It is a clean and easy unloading and storing system for catle food. This efficient way of unloading, in…Continue Reading

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