Farizon, part of the Geely Group aims for a future in Europe with the Homtruck. This truck is available as a full electric truck, but also as a hybrid version on alcohol, or methanol. Farizon also produces the Farizon Super Van, an electric van that is already available in Europe. The Homtruck is an interesting…… Continue Reading
The Volvo FH can not be ordered with an extra step for the driver to access the tipper- or crane. Untill now. This smart, pneumatic slide out step is made for Volvo Truck Center in The Netherlands. It fits in the extra storage box that is an option for the Volvo FH models. The step…… Continue Reading
Scania presented the new, digital dashboard last year but now production has started. We found these photo’s of a new Scania V8 of HLS that has the new digital displays.… Continue Reading
With the NGD generation DAF made huge steps for direct vision from the cab. New is the DAF XD with 5 stars for direct vision. This truck is approved for London to go in to the city with 44 ton. DAF achieved this with a slightly lower DVS dashboard that allows even more direct vision…… Continue Reading
Stam Transport in The Netherlands has ordered two new bonneted Volvo FH trucks. The Volvo VT5 trucks are build by Vlastuin Truckopbouw in Renswoude, The Netherlands. This company also builds the bonneted Scania T model. These two Volvo trucks are the numbers 9 and 10 of this model ever built.… Continue Reading
MAN is presenting the new D30 engine in the PowerLion driveline at the IAA. During a short driving impression we already drove the new MAN, with 560 Hp. The new, 13 liter engine comes with outputs from 380 up to 560 Hp. The gearbox is a 14- speed Overdrive, automated transmission. Those that sound familiar?…… Continue Reading
JunFeng, a Chinese truck producer that is part of DongFeng has launched a kloon of the Scania S- series cab. The resemblance to the Scania S-Cab is big, even the skylights in the roof look like the original. The truck only comes with Euro5 engines, so they are not for Europe. Funny is that Volvo…… Continue Reading
The 7th generation of the Volkswagen Transporter is almost there. The new van has a shared platform with the Ford Transit Connect, but it does have its own VW look and feel. The lines we see have a lot of resemblance with the Id-Buzz of Volkswagen. The new transporter comes as diesel, plug-in hybrid and…… Continue Reading
With the new, aerodynamic front design, complying to the new EU rules cabs can be longer. We are all waiting for the Scania sollution for the new front, and it seems they are working hard on it. We published pictures of test trucks with a different grille and bumper before. Until now Scania offered the…… Continue Reading
Elon Musk visited the Tesla factory in Berlin where he stated that the factory is also designed to produce the Tesla Semi truck. In a conversation with lokal journalist he said that Tesla is planning to start production for Europe when serie production in the USA has began. At the launch of the Tesla Semi…… Continue Reading
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