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 […]
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 […]
