Mack Trucks will highlight its updated 2017 powertrain at WasteExpo 2016, marking the public debut of the newest evolution of the Mack MP® series engines. Engineered with several innovations, including a common-rail fuel injection system and patented wave piston, Mack’s 2017 powertrain delivers improved performance and productivity, while also boosting fuel efficiency.Visitors to Mack booth no. […]
Following three years of painstaking renovation, Scania in Estonia has proudly unveiled its bright red 1969 Scania-Vabis bus in near mint condition. “It’s a beauty and we’re really pleased,” says Raimo Oinus, Marketing Manager at Scania Eesti. Like all oldtimers, the bus has travelled in history. The bus was bodybuilt in Norway by Brødrene Repstads […]
The Italian Franco Medici stunt team has made magnificent shows between each truck race on the Misano circuit. Quad, motorcycle, cars have provided the animation on the straight line for the pleasure of many spectators! Each show was ended by a SCANIA on 2 wheels! Bravo stunt!
The new light commercial vehicle family from Iveco is the New Daily E6 4×4 (5517W), with a gross vehicle weight of 5.5 tonnes and mounted with a dropside body. Sitting on 225/100 R 16 Michelin off-road tyres, it stands out for its go-anywhere capability, rugged off-road chassis and tough three-piece steel front bumper. Built to […]
On May 31–June 1 the finals were held for VISTA – Volvo Trucks’ and Volvo Buses’ global competition for workshop personnel. The winning team, Team Harju from Finland, took the victor’s laurels a second time thanks to excellent teamwork and problem-solving ability. At a gala dinner on June 1 the winners of the 2016 VISTA […]
Almost one-third lower fuel consumption. Volvo Trucks’ new concept vehicle shows how it is possible to drastically boost productivity in long-haul operations. Among the secrets behind these remarkable fuel savings are aerodynamic design and lower kerb weight. With support from the Swedish Energy Agency, Volvo Trucks has developed a new concept vehicle, the Volvo Concept […]
Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer recently showcased its truck range at the MyAutoFest 2016 show with Malaysian partner DRB-Hicom. The Tata Motors range of commercial vehicles is engineered & built to offer Medium & Heavy commercial vehicle buyers best value for money. With its smartly designed cabin space, improved ergonomics and NVH levels, […]
GAZ Group, included in one of the largest diversified industrial groups Basic Element and MosGorTrans signed a contract for supply of 333 city low-floor buses Euro-5 with passenger capacity of 75-153 people. The buses produced by Likino plant will be supplied to Moscow in Q3 of the current year. GAZ Group will replenish Moscow fleet […]
Arkell’s Brewery, the name behind award-winning ales such as 3B, Bee’s organic, Moonlight and Wiltshire Gold, has taken delivery of a 16-tonne GVW Volvo FL 240 4×2 rigid for dray duties from the Swindon dealerpoint of Truck and Bus Wales & West. Transport Manager Dave Paginton says: “The Volvo FL is absolutely brilliant and I […]
MAN Truck & Bus AG has invested up to USD 8.5 million in American company FR8 Revolution Inc. (“Fr-eight”) to develop a comprehensive “operating system” for a connected transportation industry that will be launched in the second quarter of 2016. The IT platform will provide shippers, carriers, and truck drivers with a uniform and transparent […]
