News: July 2016
In total, Renault Trucks will showcase nine vehicles at the 66th IAA 2016 Show, representing long distance, construction, distribution and rally truck ranges. The exclusive novelty for long distance o...
The major objectives of the “Approved Used” programme, designed by Mercedes-Benz Vans, are to increase assurance of quality to buyers of older vehicles and to improve residual values of the brand’s va...
While working on the 2017 truck range, MAN has focused on efficiency, economy and networking. To achieve the goals, the manufacturer is taking primary steps to optimise its engine programme. In case o...
Following the internationally successful Executive Package for the S.KO COOL reefer semi-trailer, Schmitz Cargobull starts offering its Executive Package for curtainsider semi-trailers as well. The S....
1968 Volvo DR860 articulated hauler is the winner of “Still Hauling” contest, held to identify the oldest Volvo hauler still actively used on a jobsite. The contest is not a random idea but part of th...
Mercedes-Benz has released a second Premium version of the brand’s most popular van model. Thus, the 20th Anniversary Sprinter model, launched in 2015 and recently upgraded, has become comfier and mor...
According to Volvo Trucks’ top management, combining good drivability with fuel-efficiency is much more valuable than just focusing on one of the aspects solely. With the latest generation of Euro-6 e...
A leading manufacturer of curtainsider vehicles has developed a new joining technology for curtainsider floors, which is intended especially in connection with the industrial production of semi-traile...
A spectacular autonomous solution for the future of city buses, conceived and realized by Daimler, made its public debut on Europe´s longest BRT route in Amsterdam. The 20 km journey seemed to be a re...
Mercedes-Benz Trucks has established the use of a 3D printer to produce high-quality plastic spare parts. The manufacturer intends to apply the latest 3D printing process as the standard production me...
The new Linde Roadster models in the E20R to E35R series of forklift trucks are considered to be revolutionary. The innovative design implies the absence of the A-pillar and the availability of an opt...
The first ever LCV under the MAN brand name is currently being prepared for the first release at the 2016 IAA Show in Hannover. The new range of vehicles is called the MAN TGE and based on 2016 Volksw...
The fresh idea from Schmitz Cargobull designers is to promote the interest in longer heavier vehicles (LHVs). The objective is planned to be achieved along with introducing the brand developed dolly t...
The launch of the second generation Volkswagen Crafter is eagerly anticipated and actively spoken about. The official release is planned for the upcoming autumn. There have appeared the official tease...
The launch of the first units from the newly designed Scania truck generation is scheduled for August 23. This event will show the European long-haulage segment the results of the company’s largest ev...
Since the beginning of July the latest OM 470 (10.7 liters) and OM 471 (12.8 liters) Mercedes-Benz truck engines has benefited from alternative fuels according to norm prEN 15940. The norm deals with ...
Since the end of June the Arizona-based company “Local Motors” has been testing its 12-seat electric shuttle bus. The mini vehicle is stuffed with innovations. Apart from being autonomous and 3D-print...
The newly released Cat 300.9D VPS (Versatile Power System) represents the smallest version in the range of the brand’s hydraulic mini excavators. Its flexibility comes from the choice between diesel a...
Introducing three new buckets, each one for a specific task, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has claimed to significantly improve the performance of its wheel-loader range. The newly designed ...
The landmark, responsible for such a celebration, is the 50,000th Kubota mini-excavator sale. The ‘Gold Digger’ that represents brand’s proud and success was showcased at the recent Hillhead Exhibitio...
‘Optifleet’ onboard telematics solution, designed by Renault Trucks, is updated to assist long haul drivers with their eco-driving. Besides, it allows fleet managers to check their drivers’ performanc...