Volvo presented the new XXL version of the FH cab on the Brisbane show. The new cab is 20 cm longer than before and that provides a lot more space and a wider bunk. The previous model was produced in Sweden and shipped over but this new type is sayd to be an Australian conversion.… Continue Reading
Tesla has annouced the unveiling of a full electric heavy truck, the ‘Tesla Semi’ in september of this year. Tesla CEO Elon Musk released the first teaser image of the truck, showing not much more than some lights and a slick cab-over engine design. Now we are so lucky to have found another artist impression of…… Continue Reading
The Mercedes-Benz Econic cab is extra safe for inner- city transportation. The driver sits low and thererfor he has more contact with pedestrians and cyclists. “Our experience over the last couple of years in London and elsewhere has proved the safety benefits the Econic offers in comparison to a conventional rigid truck chassis give it…… Continue Reading
The new Cummins X15 engine is now available with the Freightliner Argosy in addition to the Detroit DD15. This X15 is available in power ratings from 485hp to 600hp, with up to 2050lb-ft of torque. The Cummins X15 features the Advanced Dynamic Efficient Powertrain Technology (ADEPT) – a suite of advanced electronic features capable of…… Continue Reading
One of our readers just sent in this photo of a new Scania P- sleepercab with the raised new standard roofheight. All signs are now that Scania will launch the new G- and P- series soon. We espect to see the new generation of these models after the summer holidays. The spotted truck has the…… Continue Reading
The new generation of Scania has inspired some of the truck-modification company’s. We already spotted the first new Scania S- series that is in the proces of being transferted into a bonneted truck and here is the new ‘Longline’ version of the S-cab. This one is being build at Van Winkoop in The Netherlands. This…… Continue Reading
The new Scania P-cab seems ready for launch. When we see these photo’s the design looks ready. What we see here are two versions of the P- daycab. One has a realy flat roof. The type is CP17L for that one, and we think the ‘L’ stands for ‘Low’. The other one is the CP17N…… Continue Reading
It looks like Scania is not even trying to hide the news anymore. This new three-axled Scania construction truck was caught this week in Germany, close to the Dutch border by one of our fans. The truck has the smallest cab and it has the construction front bumper. Look at the extra, flexible step to…… Continue Reading
Scania is due to launch their new construction range of trucks. On these video-screenshots you see a part of the new lineup for the G- models. On the photo we see the heavy steel front bumper and the flexible lower step. Still the cab sits quite low for a construction vehicle, and that means the…… Continue Reading
UD Trucks Corp, part of the Volvo Group announced plans to launch a new version of the Quon heavy-duty truck. This means that UD will change the product after 13 succesfull years! As a member of the Volvo Truck Group the GH11 engine is probably the Volvo-Renault 11 liter diesel. The power output is 420…… Continue Reading
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