Volvo Trucks Sweden has just announced the appointment of former Scania Trucks president and chief executive officer Martin Lundstedt (pictured) as its own new president and CEO. Lundstedt, who will take up his new job in October, replaces Olof Persson who steps down with immediate effect. Group chief financial officer Jan Gurander will take over Persson’s […]
Magna International has been selected as a 2015 Automotive News PACE Award winner for its PureView seamless sliding window, which was created with pickup trucks and commercial vehicles in mind. PureView eliminates the vertical seams that mark the edges of conventional truck sliding rear windows, creating a smooth opening when viewed from outside. The first-to-market design made […]
The latest fuel cell technology is also used in the Mercedes-Benz Citaro FuelCELL Hybrid city bus. The hybrid system with fuel cell, electric motor, and lithium-ion batteries is characterized by outstanding environmental compatibility: This bus emits no pollutants during operation and is almost silent, so it is ideal for use in highly burdened inner-city areas […]
Scania increased its market share in Europe during the first quarter of 2015 to 17.2 percent. This can be compared to 15.3 percent during the same period of 2014. Thus Scania has continued the positive trend which began last year with the transition to the Euro 6 emission standard. “Our customer offering was very competitive […]
UD Trucks celebrates the 80th anniversary of its foundation this year. Since its foundation in 1935, UD Trucks has supported logistics systems in Japan and around the world, always conscious of the transport industry’s key role in helping build up social infrastructure. The company has supported growth in Japan and other countries, answering logistics needs […]
The Metris, is a sibling to the “Vito,” which remains the midsize commercial van nameplate for all other global markets. The Metris is a right-sized vehicle: It is larger than the small vans and smaller than the large vans. Its value proposition includes superior craftsmanship, high cargo/towing capacity, and an attractive price. It is designed […]
Scania and Oshkosh Corporation, a manufacturer of specialty vehicles and vehicle bodies, have agreed to enter into a partnership under which Scania will deliver low-emission engines for airport product vehicles produced by Oshkosh. The partnership will cover a range of products to be launched worldwide. Scania will begin by delivering industrial engines that meet […]
Iveco’s new Trakker SR fits into the Iveco range between the dedicated off-road Trakker and the on-road Stralis. It is ideally suited for the medium distance side-tipping application with up to 60% on-road and 40% off-road capabilities. It has a lighter tare mass, because it has a single reduction axle (a combination of two 10,500 […]
In China logistic operators get the most from their trucks and trailers on one trip. Take note that the rig is pulling a trailer filled with Proton cars.
Mercedes-Benz trucks has just announced in Europe that its Econic municipal chassis is soon to be offered with the 8-speed PowerShift automated gearbox as an alternative to the current 6-speed Allison automatic box. Although primarily intended as a refuse collection vehicle (RCV), the Econic is seen as having potential in several other urban roles, including […]
