04.08.2008
Isuzu Commercial Truck 2009 N-Series
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America has announced its 2009 N-Series line-up of low cab forward trucks with new features to increase driver productivity, enhance fuel economy and reduce emissions. A new optional Limited Slip Differential distributes torque evenly to the wheels, an important feature for trucks driven on surfaces where loss of traction may occur.
14.07.2008
New Volvo 7700 Hybrid Bus
Volvo Buses will soon be launching its new hybrid bus in Europe, the Volvo 7700 Hybrid is scheduled for introduction coming September. Volvo claims its hybrid technology generates a fuel saving of up to 30%. Volvo Buses’ launch of its hybrid bus this autumn signals a generation shift.
23.06.2008
UNVI Open - Top double decker Urbis 2.5DD
Spanish body manufacturer Unvi delivered their first new Urbis 2.5DD sightseeing open top double decker to the French company Podiocom. The 12m bus built on a Volvo B9TL chassis will begin its career in July by following the Tour de France.
04.06.2008
Mercedes-Benz Actros SLT Heavy-Duty Tractor
Mercedes-Benz Actros SLT drive configuration, approved for a maximum gross combination weight of 500 t, makes it a very rare sight indeed in the field of heavy-duty haulage. The Actros SLT 4160 8?6/4 is one of very few four-axle tractor unit with three driven and two steered axles. The all-wheel drive with the three driven axles and differential locks improves traction considerably compared with the 8?4 variant.
14.05.2008
Iveco New Eurocargo Debut
Iveco`s new Eurocargo makes its official debut. There`s a new line-up of lighter five, six and nine-speed manual gearboxes with servoshift, although the big news for UK operators is that all right- hand-drive Eurocargo chassis will come with the ZF Eurotronic two-pedal auto as standard, complete with a software control package developed to optimize fuel economy.
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