Volvo unveils Automatic Traction Control for FMX trucks

Volvo unveils Automatic Traction Control for FMX trucks

Volvo Trucks has developed electronics to use the driven front axle of an FMX only when this is necessary. Volvo intends to save on the fuel bill for it’s customers and Volvo says their new system reduces tyre wear. Volvo Trucks’ new feature Automatic Traction Control activates the drive on the front axle automatically when…Continue Reading

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Iveco’s next EuroCargo, uncovered!

Iveco’s next EuroCargo, uncovered!

One of our spies sent us this picture of a completely uncovered, brand new Iveco EuroCargo. When the Euro VI version of the EuroCargo arrived, it looked pretty much the same as the existing model. However, the design department at Iveco have had their hands on Iveco’s distribution truck, which is succesful in the south…Continue Reading

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Daimler puts first autonomous truck on the road

Daimler puts first autonomous truck on the road

At the Hoover Dam in American State of Nevada, Daimler has put the first autonomous truck on the road. The State of Nevada granted this truck a special licenseplate to help Daimler with further development of this project. At the Mid American Trucking Show, Daimlers US truck division Freightliner already showed an Innovation Truck, which…Continue Reading

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Norbert Dentressangle taken over by XPO Logistics

Norbert Dentressangle taken over by XPO Logistics

The American company XPO Logistics has taken over the French Logistic company Norbert Dentressangle. Dentressangle is by far the biggest European logistics company with a fleet of 7800 trucks, 11.500 trailers and a staff of 46.000 people. The Americans pay 3,24 billjon Euro’s for the company. Founder Norbert Dentressangle held 67% of all the shares…Continue Reading

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Next Fiat Scudo

Next Fiat Scudo

Fiat anounched that the next Fiat Scudo will be a bigger van. The Scudo that has been produced for years now is going to be as big as the new Renault Trafic of Opel Vivaro. And yes, in fact it is going to be the next brand to adept this model. Now that Nissan moved…Continue Reading

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New Doblo, not Combo

New Doblo, not Combo

The latest version of the Fiat Dobló is not going to be launched als the next Opel/Vauxhall Combo. Opel earlyer anounched that the next generation of the Opel Combo is going to be built together with PSA. Until then the model will stay like it is now.  Continue Reading

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