In December Scania supplied its 100,000th truck with activated connectivity, which means that the owner as well as Scania’s workshops receive regular updates on the trucks’ performance. This feature is included as standard in many European markets and in a number of major markets in Asia and Africa. The 100,000th vehicle since it all started […]
Deutsche Post DHL further expands its fleet of about 11,500 vehicles with alternative drive systems and aerodynamic modifications. The company has introduced two so-called Teardrop trailers as well as one LNG-Truck for the first time in Belgium. The vehicles will be operated by DHL partner Ninatrans. The aerodynamic form of the teardrop-shaped trailers featuring a […]
Nissan has released a new teaser video for the 2016 Titan. Set to debut at the North American International Auto Show on January 12th, the redesigned pickup is being billed as an all-American offering as it was designed in California, engineered in Michigan and tested in Arizona. The truck will also be built in Mississippi […]
Deliveries from the Volvo Group’s truck operations in November 2014 amounted to 18,224 vehicles. This was a decrease of 10% compared with the year-earlier month. Deliveries from the Volvo Group’s truck operations in November 2014 amounted to 18,224 vehicles. This was a decrease of 10% compared with the year-earlier month. On a regional basis November […]
Scania has become the first company in Sweden to test a wirelessly charged electric-hybrid city bus. The bus will start operating on the streets of Södertälje, Sweden, in June 2016 as part of a research project into sustainable vehicle technology. Scania is undertaking intensive research into various types of electrification technologies that could replace or […]
Dongfeng’s new KX prime mover, which also the brand’s new flagship model has made its European premiere with its launch at the recent IAA show 2014. Having made its global debut in China at the Shanghai Motor Show, the KX is actually the Kinland, with a new name for the European market. It is said […]
Scania is taking the lead in wearable technology – the growing trend for fusing fashion and high tech – with a smart wristwatch that communicates with trucks. Scania Watch is a simple way of collecting information on variables including fuel consumption, driving efficiency and average speed. It can also be used to receive email, text […]
The fire service provides rapid and competent assistance when accidents occur. Their aim is to free occupants from vehicles quickly and safely. That said, MAN supports the rescue services in their endeavours by providing valuable information through a film that illustrates the different procedures involved in coach and city bus rescue methods. Travelling by bus […]
The Volvo FL is now available in a four-wheel drive (4×4) version with exceptional get-you-there ability on slippery, steep and uneven roads. The truck is ideal as a special purpose vehicle in both urban environments and more demanding conditions, or as a service truck for quarries and construction sites. Does the job in all road […]
International Truck today announced a new fuel efficiency package for the International ProStar—the International ProStar ES. The ES, short for efficiency specification, offers industry-leading aerodynamics, a drivetrain with advanced downspeeding and the most efficient rear axles in the industry. In addition, it boasts the spec’ing expertise of International’s Performance Engineering Team and Navistar’s proprietary OnCommand […]
