Plenty of front
Trailer manufacturers continue to adopt aerodynamic revisions to reduce drag and fuel costs, but what about the cab? Dave Young looks at impending advances in tractor units
Pre-production engines are Euro 6-ready, claims Scania
Scania is currently test running new Euro-6-ready five- and six-cylinder inline and V8 engines – heavily modified, but derived from its current Euro 5 units – in Sweden for its recently-launched R Series trucks.
Prime mover
With huge pressures on margins, finance managers can be forgiven for going for what looks like lowest whole-life cost tractors. But there are other considerations, writes Peter Shakespeare
Probably the best...
Given the transport industry’s problems with telematics projects that fail to live up to longer term expectations, Brian Tinham establishes some critical keys for success
Proving fuel savings
Despite many operators talking positively about fuel saving devices, others are not convinced. Neil Fulton, manager of powertrain engineering at Millbrook Proving Ground tells John Challen why he is sceptical
Quality assurance
Scania has long-enjoyed an enviable reputation for its trucks’ driveability and brand charisma. But do the new R and S Series have the same driver-appeal? Brian Weatherley finds out
Quality street
Scania’s new R and S Series trucks have certainly created a deal of interest in the industry, but their arrival in the UK will be a slow-burn affair. Ian Norwell reports
Raising the bar
While DAF might have taken more time than most to bring its full Euro 6 engine line-up to market, the firm has not been idle. Ian Norwell reports from its Eindhoven engines seminar
Reach for the sky
Selecting cranes and loaders for vehicle mounting may not be rocket science, but there’s more to it than meets the eye. Brian Tinham looks at the issues and recent developments
Next generation engines
Just when you thought it might be safe to forget heavy-duty engine emissions regulations, Brussels starts getting serious about ‘Euro 7’ – and not just for CO2 reduction. Brian Tinham reports