Unexpectedly, Mercedes revealed the world’s first autonomous truck last week. The project Future Truck 2025 was established to prove that is technically possible to let trucks find their own way through traffic, without a driver needed. That is, that the driver is no longer the responsible guy for the truck. According to Daimler, the driver…… Continue Reading
Trailer manufacturer Krone introduces it’s own trailer axle at the upcoming IAA truckshow in September. First examples of this KTX axle are in production at the Gigant axle plant, which Krone took over almost a year ago. The first axle is a nine tonne example, equipped with disc brakes from Haldex and using a brake…… Continue Reading
Scania starts with a practice test, after it received the nod from Swedish governments, to test combinations consisting of two semi trailers, which measure up to an overall length of 31,5 metres. The long combinations will only be active on the road between Scania’s headquarters in Södertälje and southern port town Helsingborg. The test will…… Continue Reading
Daimler owned subsidiary Detroit announced it can offer a new, fully integrated powertrain package that includes its DD15 engine, DT12 automated manual transmission and Detroit axles. This driveline package will be available for the Freightliner Cascadia Evolution in January next year and for the Wester Star 5700 later next year. The powertrain package offers a…… Continue Reading
Mack Trucks and International recall trucks for various reasons. At Mack, over 44.000 trucks are being recalled to adapt potentailly defective hazard lights. The potentially affected models were built between 2010 and 2014. A possible failure of the Hamsar Electronic Flasher Light might affect visibility of the truck by other road users. Mack will replace…… Continue Reading
At a Dutch event on construction equipment, Dutch special vehicle manufacturer Ginaf show this impressive new 10×6 five axle rigid truck. It’s called the X6 5350. Actually it is not that rigid, as four of the five axles can be steered, The first three axles via the normal steering system and the final axle is…… Continue Reading
Scania is known for having a retarder availbale which is mounted in conjunction with Scania’s own gearbox. The Swedes have renewed their retarder layout, in order to make life easier for the tuck driver and also to save fuel. The new retarder version (R4100D) automatically disengages and enters a freewheeling mode when not active. This…… Continue Reading
Chevrolet enters a new marketsegment, that of light vans. The Ameircans didn’t develop their own light version, nor did they look for such a solution in Europe, as Chrysler did. Chevy will sell the Nissan NV200, with a true Chevy face, as this picture shows. The Chevy-made-by-Nissan will be named City Express. It receives a…… Continue Reading
At the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, Dongfeng shows new trucks which show improvements in electronics and in after treatment systems. The Chinese NS 4 exhaust gas regulations are a challenge for the Chinese truck industry but marketleader Dongfeng shows it can comply. The truck shown in the picture also has improved brake electronics. There’s now…… Continue Reading
Fiat, Peugeot and Citroën have revealed their sixth generation of stylish vans which are produced under the Sevel cooperation of the three brands. Iepieleaks already showed a spy pic recently, which apparantly showed the right vehicle. The new Fiat Ducato, Peugeot Boxer and Citroën Jumper come with a truckload of features, among them a tablet…… Continue Reading
Bigtruck magazine editie 11 2024
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