On the North American International Auto Show in Detroit a lot of new SUV’s and trucks are presented. The word ‘Trucks’ is used mainly for pickup trucks, but they are the closest thing to real trucks as far as I’m concerned. Here you see the new Hyundai Santa Cruz in pickup layout. Looking very good if you…… Continue Reading
Now here is a configuration that is quite rare in Europe. This double drawbar combination is driving in The Netherlands within the 25,25 meter lenght regulations. There are some companies using this system of pulling two central axle drawbar trailers. It is a good logistic solution. This combination takes three swap body’s to local distribution…… Continue Reading
Now this is the new Projen heavy truck. Projen is a Chinese brand of the Lifan company but that is about all I know. Just before Christmas the company presented this new heavy truck under the new Projen brandname. Details ar not yet known but it the new heavy truck looks very good and is…… Continue Reading
At the end of the year DAF announched the product news for 2015, and that is a lot of news! DAF will introduce a large number of innovations that will significantly contribute to optimised transport efficiency. Enhancements to the already efficient PACCAR MX engines combined with innovative technologies such as Predictive Cruise Control, Predictive Shifting…… Continue Reading
Scania is the first to introduce a smartwatch for drivers. The watch comunicates with the Scania truck and that makes it possible to monitor fuel figures and resting- and driving time on the watch. The watch works on Android and in the movie everything is explained. [youtube width=”750″ height=”344″]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUnt0EKpk20[/youtube] … Continue Reading
Volvo just presented a 4×4 version of the FL truck. This compact truck has more ground clearence. On the front that is 7 cm and on the rear axle 10 cm. The FL 4×4 has a transfer case for high- and low gear and is permanent all wheel drive.… Continue Reading
Kamaz demonstrated their latest heavy crane chassis K5340 (730) 10×10. This truck has a completely new developed cab that is not made by Mercedes-Benz like other new Kamaz cabs. This special cab was developed in South Korea for Kamaz. Source: www.trucksplanet.com… Continue Reading
This new MAN TGX Heavy Transport tractor with 640 Hp was shown at the IAA in Hannover and this is the first example that we’ve seen on the road. The truck was participating in the MAN Construction Days in Harderwijk, Holland.As you imagine, the truck features the new MAN D38 15,2 litre inline six engine,…… Continue Reading
DAF trucks launched their Predictive Cruise Control and Predictive Shift during the last IAA show in Hannover. The Dutch truck producer now explains how these systems work for the operator and how they help to get even the last kilometre out of every litre of fuel. [youtube width=”750″ height=”344″]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-dfGrcWu9k[/youtube]… Continue Reading
From some friends in the USA we received these pics of the next Nissan Titan heavy pickup truck. It’s not yet exactly clear what’s been modified, but we see other front fenders and there are probably other, presumably smaller engines on their way. Hauling a trailer like this is a usual way tot test engine…… Continue Reading
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