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 […]
Indian mining company BGR Mining & Infra has placed an order for 200 Scania P 410 tipper trucks. In 2014, the company took delivery of its 150th Scania vehicle. BGR Mining & Infra’s managing director B. Umapathi Reddy said, “Scania P 410 tippers offer excellent performance and we are extremely satisfied with them. Since we started […]
Yet another unique and extraordinary experience awaits hardworking truckers in this year’s edition of the Shell Rimula global promotion. In September 2015, Shell Rimula will be bringing customers from around the world on an exclusive trip to the Budapest, Hungary to experience the FIA European Truck Racing championship. Guests will get exclusive race access at […]
DAF and TNO demonstrated the “EcoTwin” project in front of the Dutch Minister of Infrastructure and the Environment, Schultz van Haegen and her Belgian colleague Galant recently, in order to show how two trucks can be wirelessly linked via WiFi and driven a short distance from each other, with the driver in the second truck […]
Readers of Motor Klassik, Auto Zeitung, Auto Bild and Auto Motor und Sport have voted for LIQUI MOLY as the best brand of oil in Germany. “Honestly speaking, we really don’t feel bad about being at the very top of the podium”, said Ernst Prost, Managing Partner of the motor oil and additive specialist. “But […]
Michelin has just announced its acquisition of a 40% stake in Allopneus SAS, the leading French internet tyre retailer on the web, for €60million. Based at Aix-en-Provence, Allopneus sold some 3 million tyres in France in 2014, and is enjoying strong growth, accounting today for 7% of the French market. Run by Didier BLAISE, its […]
The Malaysia International Bus, Truck and Components Expo (MIBTC 2015) is all set to take place this year from 14 to 16 May 2015 at the Malaysia International Exhibition and Convention Centre (MIECC), with a strong line-up of exhibitors and exciting fringe programs. The second instalment of MIBTC is supported by the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) and 15 […]
Scania will deliver an additional 100 chassis to Taiwanese bus bodybuilder Gen-Chen. The company has worked with Scania since the early 1990s, and in recent years exclusively relies on Scania. “Scania has built a strong name for itself in the Taiwanese bus market over the past 30 years,” says Chen Horn-Ho, Chairman of Gen-Chen. “Our […]
