Author Archives: Iep van der Meer

DAF launches Euro6 MX Engine

DAF Trucks announces a new engine generation, developed for the new Euro 6 emissions legislation, which comes into force in the European Union on 1 January 2014. The 12.9 litre Euro 6 PACCAR MX-13 engine uses ultra-modern common rail technology, a turbo with variable geometry and advanced controls for maximum efficiency. In order to comply…Continue Reading

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New Scania H7 headlights!

While other manufactorers are working on complete new trucks Scania is launching a whole new headlight! The Swedisch brand already launched their Euro6 engines last year and they were so clever to fit them into the ecxisting model range. That leaves only detail news for now, and that is where the lights come in. The…Continue Reading

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New Volvo scale model

And there it is! The new Volvo heavy truck! These scale models were built in China where someone leaked the material. It gives a good impression of what the new Volvo is going to look like and i must say, it is a cool design!                    Continue Reading

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Iveco Glider concept

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEpwdA9DSW0] Iveco presented the innovation concept Iveco Glider as a world premiere during the Hannover Motor Show in September 2010. It is a concept truck on Productivity, which is addressed in terms of Energy Efficiency and Liveability. I don’t know yet what the new Stralis is going to be but i think it has got…Continue Reading

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DAF XT105 on the road!

In december the DAF XT105 was introduced by A. Jansen from Son, The Netherlands. Jansen has a fleet of 120 most DAF Trucks and he decided to have his own bonneted truck built for the 40th aniversary of the company. In fact he ordered two of these special trucks. After the launch it took three…Continue Reading

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Iveco Strator

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzLny1pWYts&w=560&h=315] The Iveco Strator is the only bonneted European heavy Euro5 and EEV truck on the market. The trucks are being built by CFG in The Netherlands and Strator trucks are sold all over Europe. The design is inspired by the Australian Iveco Powerstar trucks. This movie gives you a good impression of the…Continue Reading

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