At the New Delhi Truck Show, Ashok Leyland unveiled this stunning looking new Europe-like truck, featuring a completely new engine, called Neptune. The Neptune engine generation looks like India’s first common rail diesel engine. It should muster around 380 hp in it’s strongest version. Other details are unknown still. Some sources say this is the…… Continue Reading
Mercedes-Benz has delivered a couple of Econic wastetrucks to customers in Australia with two steering wheels in the cab. The Australian Mercedes-representative says: ”Dual control allows drivers to control the vehicle from the side of the cab closest to the kerb and enables a better view when picking up bins using the side loader system.”…… Continue Reading
This picture makes us think like a very well known truckbrand, but it isn’t. This is the Chinese Foton Super Truck, a concept featuring the latest sustainable and ecological technology. It is known that Daimler and Foton collaborate in China and this might very well have led to the new model here in this picture.…… Continue Reading
Usually, at Iepieleaks, we are no ‘advertisers’ for trucks which are for sale, anywhere. But here’s the exception. In Holland, there are three brand new six axle Actros chassis for sale, with a length of fifteen metres/45 feet. These exceptional trucks are often used as a basis for mobile concrete pumps. The trucks are entirely…… Continue Reading
On the web we found this stil unofficial picture of the upcoming, all-new Mercedes-benz pick-up truck. This is an entirely new segment for Daimler, which wants to compete with Volkswagen, Toyota and Ford. The new Mercedes shares much technology with the also upcoming Renault Alaskan, of which prototypes were shown on auto shows last year.…… Continue Reading
Based on the Titan-pick-up, Nissan unveils a concept pick-up truck at the Detroit Motor Show. The Titan looks quite normal, hence why Nissan went to extremes with this pick-up design, which is called ‘Warrior Concept’. Nissan is clearly looking for adventure, this concept actually looks quite aggressive. The debut of the Titan Warrior Concept at…… Continue Reading
DAF is introducing a large number of innovations to the popular LF series for distribution transport. Optimised drive lines, a new aerodynamic package and an even greater choice of wheelbases and fuel tanks contribute to an even higher return per kilometre. Most LF 2016 Edition models also have the latest comfort and safety technologies fitted…… Continue Reading
Everybody smiles in the first promo-film of the new Iveco Eurocargo. Like it’s bigger brother the Stralis, the city-Iveco also gets diesel engines which comply with Euro 6 without the use of EGR. Like with previous models, Iveco offers a 4,5 litre four cylinder engine and a 6,7 litre six cylinder engine. Power ranges from…… Continue Reading
American truck manufacturer Navistar introduces the possibility to reprogramme engine management systems ‘through the air’ via WiFi. This is an industry first. Navistar developed the possibility, which opens the door to remote diagnosis, not just for engines but also for other truck parts, together with some partners. Navistar have named their system OTA, Over The…… Continue Reading
Volvo Trucks has developed electronics to use the driven front axle of an FMX only when this is necessary. Volvo intends to save on the fuel bill for it’s customers and Volvo says their new system reduces tyre wear. Volvo Trucks’ new feature Automatic Traction Control activates the drive on the front axle automatically when…… Continue Reading
Bigtruck magazine editie 11 2024
BIGtruck Magazine Kippertest 2024
