DAF introduces a significant number of innovations to the LF, which will, according to DAF, reinforce the truck’s industry position in the 7.5 to 19-tonne class. The innovations include a new 3.8 litre engine and the possibility to select faster drive lines for maximum fuel efficiency. At the same time, the design of the exterior…… Continue Reading
Paccar has developed it’s own transmission for use in trucks of Kenworth and Peterbilt. Paccar did not entirely build it’s own transmission, they left this to Eaton. Together with this company, Paccar developed an automated transmission from the ground up, which should be the lightest in it’s class and which is meant to be the…… Continue Reading
Finnish haulier and showtruck specialist Mika Auvinen has launched a spectacular new purple combination, based on a Mercedes 2663 Actros rigid. Again, the end result is spectacular and it is up to your taste if you like it or not. At least we have never seen anything that comes near this Actros conversion. According to…… Continue Reading
A Finnish company called Proventia has developed a set with which you can upgrade your Euro 4 or Euro 5 truck to a modern Euro 6 truck. The system was actually introduced a year ago, but only now, Proventia has won all approvals which allow delivery Europe wide. The past year was spent with testing…… Continue Reading
We already saw an electric truck of MAN at the recent IAA in Hanover, but the Germans don’t leave this subject after one try. MAN will start experimenting with and eventually producing electric trucks. Here’s the introductory path. MAN buses are the first to take profit of the new technology. Next year, a number of…… Continue Reading
A new startup named ‘Chanje’, which you pronounce like ‘change’ has well funded plans to shake up the existing van industry. As we all know, we do not yet see many alternative drivelines in vans, but this will change soon. We’ve heard that the e-Crafter of the new Volkswagen van will be with us possibly…… Continue Reading
Volkswagen has bought a significant number of shares of Navistar last month, US sources say. The German automaker, keen to create a globally operating truck manufacturing division, teamed up with Navistar in September last year. Now, VW increases it’s share to 17% of the Navistar total. The truck division of Volkswagen consists of MAN, Scania,…… Continue Reading
In the latest issue of BIGtruck Online Magazine you’ll find a unique story about oldschool Dutch trucks. But they are actually brandnew! Weeda from the southwest of the country has very specific requirements, but rest assured, style plays a main role! And no, it’s not only Volvo in their shiny truckpark. To read more about…… Continue Reading
The army of Switzerland renews it’s vehicle park with some 400 Iveco trucks. In the past five years, Iveco Defense Vehicles already delivered some 1200 trucks. These 400 new trucks will gradually go into service between this year and 2021. The Swiss Army has chosen for both Stralis and Trakker models, with all thinkable axle…… Continue Reading
In Brazil, Volkswagen has stopped production of the iconic truck that was the backbone of Brazilian roadtransport for decades, the Volkswagen Titan. This truck is easy recogniseable from it’s modest, outdated Volkswagen LT-cab, a cab meant for a van. In Europe, old VW LT’s have become really rare. In Brazil however, complete generations of truckdrivers…… Continue Reading
bigtruck magazine editie 5 2024
bigtruck magazine Cabinetest 2022
