Author Archives: Iep van der Meer

New MAZ heavy trucks

New MAZ heavy trucks

MAZ Trucks from Russia has showed their latest model, the 5th generation of the 6312M7 6×4 chassis. With the new six-cilindre Euro-6 engine and the new cab design with in this case a low roof this is the latest model of MAZ. The truck is fitted with the Mercedes-Benz OM470 engine, good for 428 Hp.…Continue Reading

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What will happen in 2016?

What will happen in 2016?

A new year full of news is laying ahead and this could be an interesting year. Not only the new Scania is going to be revealed, also we espect news from Iveco, Mercedes-benz and MAN. So there must be a lot of prototypes running around, keep your eyes open and keep sending in the photo’s…Continue Reading

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Wabco signs agreement with Dongfeng

Wabco signs agreement with Dongfeng

Wabco has signed a long-term agreement with the Chinese truck producer Dongfeng. The deal is mainly about braking systems for the heavy Dongfeng trucks. Also the Wabco systems like ABS, EBS, ESC-smart, ESC and OptiRide will be part of the deal. The Wabco systems make trucks safer and give more stability. “We are strategically transforming…Continue Reading

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Speculations about VW selling Scania

Speculations about VW selling Scania

The German magazine ‘Auto-Motor-und Sport’ is speculating about Volkswagen considering the sale of Scania. VW needs serious amounts of money for paying lawsuits and claims for the emissions scandal. According to sources at Reuters VW is trying to get a loan of 21 bilion dollar. One of the promisses should be selling one of the…Continue Reading

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2016 European Truck Platooning Challenge

2016 European Truck Platooning Challenge

As holder of the EU Presidency in 2016, the Netherlands will be organising the European Truck Platooning Challenge. Automated trucks of various types will drive in convoy (platooning) on public roads from a number of European cities to the Netherlands. They will travel on the main EU ITS corridors like the Nordic Logistic Corridor and…Continue Reading

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