Now with the IAA 2014 comming up in a few weeks some Scania fans are still hoping for something new to show up in Hannover. I’m afraid they will have to wait a litle longer, but something new will come hopefully next year. Here are some photo’s an Iepieleaks fan sent me, but later I found…… Continue Reading
Hyundai is going to launch a completely new big LCV on the IAA. The new H350 has a flexible platform to support three body styles. Panel Van, Passenger Bus and Flatbed Truck. Earlier this year the new Hyundai van was already spotted in Germany during testing. Payloads are estimated of up to 1,4 tonnes and…… Continue Reading
Volvo Trucks is the first to launch the drivers manual for trucks in an App. The information can be found chassis-specific for every Volvo truck. The specific manual is also in print available, but from now on the driver can also download the App. The App also works off-line and it gives all kind of…… Continue Reading
On these photo’s we see a smart solution that Iveco found to fit extra fuel on a truck frame. As we all know taking enough fuel for a long trip is getting more complicated with Euro-6. The big damper and cathalist units on the trucks take a lot of space. Now on this truck chassis…… Continue Reading
Now this could be the first new Mercedes-Benz Arocs SLT tractor in company livery. The truck is owned by the Silvasti company from Finland. Thanks Peter P. for the tip!… Continue Reading
The Tatra truck brand from the Chech Republic has had some bad times but now Tatra is back on track. Tatra signed a new agreement with DAF Trucks for cabs and engines that DAF produces. Tatra uses the DAF CF cab on the Phoenix series. Under the DAF cab sits the Paccar engine in Euro…… Continue Reading
The European Transport Board, a group of decision makers from the most significant European transportation and logistics companies, announces the publication of a new industry standard for data generated by trailer Electronic Braking Systems. The Trailer CAN (TCAN) protocol specifies the data exchange between braking and auxiliary data collection systems, e.g. telematics, on towed vehicles…… Continue Reading
British manufacturer of collection vehicles Dennis Eagle has chosen VSE steering systems for several reasons. For a delivery in Australia VSE offered the right solution. VSE also provided the British manufacturer with solutions for the latest generation of multi-axle collection vehicles. The trucks produced by Dennis Eagle operate continuously in city centres and residential areas.…… Continue Reading
British company Prime Transport Solutions is about to introduce it’s pneumatic landing gear on the European market. Although a European company, PTS preferred to introduce it’s landing gear in American and Australian markets in the first place. The system taps air from the braking system. Still, there’s no need to interfere with EBS or any…… Continue Reading
Mercedes-Benz introduces a new natural gas engine at the upcoming International Commercial Vehicles show (IAA) in Hanover (25 Sept. till 2 Oct.). The new M936G natural gas engine destined for the Econic (picture) is based on the OM 936 turbodiesel engine from the new 7.7 l generation, which is being mounted in Atego and Antos…… Continue Reading
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