And there she is! The new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. This important van now comes with rearwheel drive, allwheel drive and as frontwheel drive. This is the first time the Sprinter can be ordered as a front wheel drive van and that gives new oportunities. For an example the ‘triebkopf’ version that can be the front end…… Continue Reading
Tomorrow we are leaving for Germany to have a first look at the new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. Now what a coincidence, look what i just found in my mailbox! These photo’s were taken today on the Peage in France in the Lyon area. Dutch truckdriver Arjo Oskam thought this could be something for Iepieleaks. You bet…… Continue Reading
Next week we go to Germany to have a first look at the new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. The big Sprinter van is an important vehicle in a booming segment. We already got a glimpse of the new van on spie photo’s and an artist impression. Now Mercedes also gives away a teaser movie, and that looks…… Continue Reading
Mercedes-Benz is giving a sneak preview of the next Sprinter that will arrive next spring. Connectivity, electrification and even more specific configurations are keywords for the next generation of the most succesfull delivery van in Europe. The full electric eSprinter is anounched for 2019, after the introduction of the eVito next year. The third generation…… Continue Reading
During the North American Commercial Vehicle Show, NACV Daimler has presented the first glimps of the new Sprinter. The design sketch indicates that the most important market launch in the van sector in 2018 will also set new standards in terms of appearance. After the divorce in the production between the VW Crafter and the Sprinter Daimler had to…… Continue Reading
After the compact full electric ‘Streetscooter’ distribution van the new German producer of electric LCV’s now presents the Streetscooter Work XL. This bigger LCV is based on a Ford Transit van with a 20 cubic metres big body. Custumers can choose different batterypacks that make distances possible up to 120 km on one battey charge.…… 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
In the USA Japanese automaker Nissan has introduced the NV1500 van. This is a van that is built in the traditional American way with a ladder frame and a big engine in the front. The NV1500 is fitted with a 4 litres V6 petrol engine with 261 Hp. The NV1500 comes in different weight classes,…… Continue Reading
DHL, part of the German post company Deutsche Post is now also the producer of cars. Deutsche Post used to be one of the biggest costumers of Volkswagen with thousends of Caddy vans. More and more the post is confronted these days with emission-free zones and that is where they need electric traction. The traditonal car…… Continue Reading
The Italian company FC Automobili has designed bodywork for a Citroen Jumper van that makes it look like an old Citroen H- retro van. The design is new but it is a very good retro version of the famous Citroen van. The production is limited up to only 70 and probably they are sold out…… Continue Reading
Bigtruck magazine editie 12 2024
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