Scania Australia has just built its biggest ever truck, an R 730 V8 8×8 converted to 10×8 specification by adding a tag axle. Qube Bulk, Australia’s leading mine to market logistics provider, will utilise the truck in its Quad Road Train fleet in Pilbara, Australia. These are the largest on-road vehicles in the country and…… Continue Reading
Now here is something special that was hidden for very long. One of my Russian Iepieleaks fans sent me this photo of a rather strange Scania prototype that was shot in 2010. It is a cab with a flat floor but it looks like Scania used a standard Highline cab that was rebuilt. When you…… 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
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
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
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
Fuso is testing a Fuso Canter E-Cell in Portugal. Several Fuso trucks are placed with costumers for testing in everyday business. Daimler says the results are very good with up to 37% less costs and no CO2 emissions. Fuso and Daimler have more than 40 years of experience with Fuel Cell technology and they see…… Continue Reading
With the Manoovr Dutch trailerbuilder Nooteboom presents a new ultra low semi-lowloader with pendle axles. The floor heigt dropped 70 mm to a world record ‘all time low’ of only 780 mm. The MANOOVR Multi-PL is the latest generation of Nooteboom semi low-loaders. Unique features are the ultra-low floor height and the high maximum permissible…… Continue Reading
From 20 – 24 oktober Amsteram RAI will organise the BedrijfsautoRAI 2015. This truckhow will bring news from the truck- and trailer manufactorers and there will be some novelties. One is the first apearance of the new Iveco Eurocargo. One other news item is now anounched by Scania. The Swedish truck brand will bring a…… Continue Reading
Bigtruck magazine editie 11 2024
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