Mercedes-Benz is giving a sneak preview of the next Sprinter that will arrive next spring. Connectivity, electrification and even more specific configurations are keywords for the next generation of the most succesfull delivery van in Europe. The full electric eSprinter is anounched for 2019, after the introduction of the eVito next year. The third generation…… Continue Reading
Today the first next generation Scania truck was produced in the Zwolle factory in The Netherlands. The production fascilities of Scania in Södertalje (Sweden) and Angers (France) were already swiched to the new product line but Zwolle is still building the previous R- G- and P- series. Production of those models will continue for a…… Continue Reading
This photo was sent in by one of our anounimous friends in the world of trucks, but he did not mention the brand name, date or location. That makes it one big puzzle to find out. There are not a lot of things that can be recognized on this heavy camouflaged truck. Maybe the mirrors…… Continue Reading
The Volvo Methane of LNG trucks promise a range up to 1000 km on LNG. Volvo has tested the technology in the heat and in the cold and says they have the best solution on the market. The Volvo LNG trucks only come with the I-Shift transmission and with almost all the cabs from the…… Continue Reading
Scania is testing the new generation trucks on LNG. This test truck was caught at a LNG gas station somewhere in Sweden. Question is if Scania is comming with higher output engines for LNG and automated transmissions. Iveco now has LNG trucks up to 400 Hp, and Volvo will come soon with dual-fuel LNG trucks…… Continue Reading
Tatra has built a truck that could be named an 8x8x8. The four- axled truck not only is driven on all four axles, they all steer to! The truck was specialy engineered for a Swiss customer that wants to use it with a heavy crane. With all wheels steering in all directions, apart from each…… Continue Reading
Veldhuizen Wagenbouw has developed a new trailer axle that combines a very low hight with a high axle load. The wheels are fitted with 155/70R12 tyres. This is made possible with a special wheel design. The axle load of these axles is 5 tonnes, which makes them intersting for transporting high vehicles in countries where…… Continue Reading
During the North American Commercial Vehicle Show, NACV Daimler has presented the first glimps of the new Sprinter. The design sketch indicates that the most important market launch in the van sector in 2018 will also set new standards in terms of appearance. After the divorce in the production between the VW Crafter and the Sprinter Daimler had to…… Continue Reading
Volkswagen has presented the new Delivery range in Brazil. This is the product for the 3,5 up to 13 tonnes for Latin America and other demanding markets. In the Volkswagen Truck Group we did espect to see more of a global platform but this Delivery small truck has nothing to do with the European products…… Continue Reading
Bigtruck magazine editie 11 2024
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