Over the horizon
Trucks are changing, but what should fleet engineers expect? Will the future be better, or just different and more expensive? Ian Norwell dusts off his crystal ball
Reality check
Vehicle engineering concepts that explore the edge are always interesting. Some may come to be seen as follies, but others will change the world. Ian Norwell reports from Berlin and Daimler Trucks' newly unveiled Future Truck 2025
Rollover revolution
While the industry and legislators alike work to reduce truck rollovers, this type of accident remains doggedly resistant. Keith Read finds out why
Safer lorries
With the truly horrific consequences of accidents involving heavy trucks still fresh in our minds, Brian Tinham looks at technologies set to make a difference
Safety first
Electronics have opened the door to a raft of safety systems that just a few years ago would have been fanciful. But can fleet managers afford them? Ian Norwell looks at innovations, the law and the cost
Scania XT winter test drive
Scania’s winter driver training is always a worthwhile event. Two hours north of Oslo, Ian Norwell took to the frozen Norwegian main roads and forest tracks, to learn the techniques of safe winter driving
In safe hands
Passive and active truck and trailer safety systems are increasingly available, with more about to be mandated. Toby Clark reviews the state of the technologies and likely progress
Joining the dots
After a €2billion investment in its new trucks programme, Scania has set about beefing up its UK training centre. Ian Norwell reports from Loughborough
Stop on a sixpence
Advanced driver assistance systems – based on active, not just passive, safety – are already here and shortly to be mandated. Brian Tinham reports from Heyford Park on current and upcoming systems
Sum of its parts
Mercedes-Benz has its own version of the all-important TCO (total cost of ownership): road efficiency. Ian Norwell report from Millbrook on what’s new