Now these photo’s were sent in from Brazil. They show a new Scania truck, but the cab looks like it is the existing model. Expecialy the low roof looks like nothing changed, even the mirrors are the ones we all know. It is just the grille that is covered by camouflage, so something should be…… Continue Reading
Now this is an intersting study that popped up from one of our Iepieleaks friends. The illustration shows a triple tractor for heavy transport with an 850 badge in the grille. I wonder what that means!? We don’t know if this is an official Volvo design but it shure looks good and it is completely in…… Continue Reading
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
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
We from Iepieleaks wish everybody a very Merry Christmass and a happy new year. And yes, 2016 is again a year full of transport scoops with the new Scania series and espected news from the heavy trucks from Mercedes-Benz, Iveco and MAN. So keep your eyes open on the road and when you see something…… Continue Reading
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
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
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
Volvo has lauched a new video and this time a four year old child is playing with a real Volvo FMX truck. With a remote control Sophie is playing with the truck that takes a serious beating but does not give up! One thing that Volvo wants to show…… Continue Reading
And in the meanwhile we are still waiting for something to happen at Scania. When will the new models arrive, is that going to be next year? It shure looks like it. Not only is 2016 a IAA year, it is also the 125th aniversary of the Scania brand. So, that makes sense but officialy…… Continue Reading
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