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 […]
Mercedes-Benz Trucks in Europe has unveiled its new ‘TopFit’, an in-cab workout system designed to help maintain a driver’s fitness levels. Comprising a plywood base board with two rubber straps and springs, Mercedes-Benz says the system has been designed to allow drivers to exercise in the convenience and privacy of their truck’s cab, helping the […]
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 […]
Its confirmed, IVECO vehicles will be officially coming to Malaysia in just a few days. We will share the news with you as it happens.
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 […]
Barely weeks before the start of the FIA European Truck Racing Championship, some of the teams have arrived for extensive testing at the Autodrom Most in the Czech Republic. Last year this session took place three weeks later in the year. The truck racers won’t want to be reminded how it poured buckets and how […]
The partnership between Castrol and the Hahn family team has been a well-oiled machine since 2012. After two titles together in the FIA European Truck Racing Championship, they added a second place in the continental championship last year. In 2015 they embark upon a new chapter together, under the heading “Castrol Vecton – Oil of […]
