Scania is testing a new, streamlined front to comply with the latest European regulations for more safety and better aerodynamics. The Scania cab already has a tapered shape, with a narrower front than most trucks. To comply with the new regulations the front also has to lean backward. On the photo it is hard to…… Continue Reading
Daimler Truck has launched a new truck brand for the American market with the name Rizon. In fact the Rizon is the Fuso Canter, that was on the USA market until three years ago. Now the Japanese trucks make their comeback with a new badge in the grille. The Rizon trucks are electric, and offer…… Continue Reading
Volvo Trucks has patented a new construction for the bunks in a truck cab. This patent request is public, so we can get a view of what is probably comming. The drawing shows a European cabover cab, with a bigger size than the existing FH model. Behind the seats there is space before the bunk,…… Continue Reading
What we see here is a prototype of the next Volvo VNL tractor for the USA, but it was spotted in Germany by Dutch truckdriver Steven van Loenen. The truck was parked at a truckstop in the South of Germany. Volvo has no production sites in that region but maybe it is on its way…… Continue Reading
The 2024 model of the MAN TGE gets a new dashboard with a large center screen. There is a standard model of 10,4 Inch and the optional 12,9 Inch version. The new model is named ‘Next Level’ and is will get a lot of new safety features.… Continue Reading
Today the full electric Mercedes- Benz eActros was lauched for the international press. The truck has a new design that complies with the new European regulations for safety and aerodynamics. Therefor the truck has a front extension of 8 cm and a 4 meter long wheelbase. The cab is not longer than before. The truck…… Continue Reading
After the introduction of the NGD series of DAF Trucks it was only a matter of time before the other two truckbrands that use DAF components would swich to the new cab. This summer we saw the first Ginaf truck with the new DAF cab, and now the new Tatra is spotted!… Continue Reading
And there is more Volvo Truck news, from North America this time. This is a camouflaged Volvo VN of the next generation. It looks very slick and streamlined. The green truck is without camouflage, and that looks like the real deal for 2024.… Continue Reading
Various manufacturers are working on the development of larger cabins, following the new EU ruling. This LNG-powered Volvo scoop was recently spotted on a ferry from Germany to Sweden, probably coming back from heat testing somewhere in the south. Noticable is the long front overhang – almost like on a bus. Also, there are no…… Continue Reading
VDL has built a Fuel Cell truck electric truck for Toyota Logistics. The truck was built on the base of a DAF CF and uses Toyota Fuel Cell technology. The truck is used for the logistics of Toyota’s European network.… Continue Reading
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