Renault Trucks had the original idea to launch the news on Euro Truck Simulator 2, a very popular video game. It is a complete new way of launching a truck, and maybe it attracts youngsters to go for a future as a truckdriver! The outside of the Evolution version shows a new front design with…… Continue Reading
Renault has released the first photo’s of the next generation of the T range. Some time ago there were the leaked photo’s and now Renault made it official. It looks like a small facelift but we have no details yet. For shure Renault also worked on the interior of the truck, and lets hope the…… Continue Reading
Renault Trucks presented an optimized version of the Optifuel concept truck with the Optifuel 3. The new version is said to consume up to 13% less fuel. Off course that also means a 13% lower CO2 emission. The new concept is based on the Renault Trucks T model and it has a new, more aerodynamic…… Continue Reading
Renault introduces the Falcon project in which it develops a complete heavy goods combination to demonstrate an ambitious potential to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions through innovative design. Lower fuel consumption is ofcourse at the core of the development of Renault Trucks vehicles, which are designed to be profit centres for transporters. In line with…… Continue Reading
When everyone always has a camera at hand, this can happen. On the web we find this picture of an uncovered X-Class Mercedes pick-up, a few months before introduction. The X-Class is clearly an offspring of the Nissan Navarra, as ties between Mercedes and Renault seem to become ever tighter. Both companies share a lot…… Continue Reading
Truck manufacturer Renault tests a 3D printed version of the well known DTI 5 diesel engine, which is being used in the light versions of the D-Series Renault trucks. According to several sources, 3Dprinted engines are lighter and theytherefore use less fuel. Metal 3D printing is being tested by many companies, the Renault case is…… Continue Reading
Mammoet Rallysport is testing the new Renault Trucks Sherpa rallytruck for the Dakar 2017. The previous Sherpa burnt down some time ago and the team worked very hard with MKR Adventure to build a new truck for the rally. At this moment Dutch pilot Martin van den Brink is testing the truck to get all…… Continue Reading
Renault are introducing their own version of a pick-up truck, clealy based on the Nisan Navarra. The new Renault shares the chassis, engines, bodywork and advanced rear wheel suspension. This means that the Renault also gets a 2.3 dCi engine, with a choice of a 160 and a 190 hp version. The Alaskan has independent…… Continue Reading
The Mammoet Rallysport team has introduced their new truck for the comming SilkWay and Dakar 2017 rallys. The team now comes with 3 rallytrucks, two Renault K- rallytrucks and the new bonneted Renault Sherpa. The technical details are said to be about the same as those on the other trucks. Now that means the 13…… Continue Reading
Renault Trucks is improving the T-Series with new engine’s, less weight and optimised airodynamics. Also new is the introduction of a GPS based predictive cruise control system with the name Optivision. This Optivision is probably the Renault version of the Volvo I-See. The other way around is the expertation that the engine news that Renault…… Continue Reading
Bigtruck magazine editie 12 2024
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