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
Productivity push
With the arrival of more sophisticated fully-automatic transmission, there is now an argument to reconsider their adoption. Steve Banner reports from Allison’s European HQ in Hungary
Pump it up
When it comes to specifying commercial vehicles, you have to go some to beat what it takes to get high-value gully emptiers right. Brian Tinham reports
Ranging far and wide
All the truck makers are treating the construction logistics sector more seriously these days, with chassis tailored for the task. First, Ian Norwell reports on new developments in the Arocs range from Mercedes-Benz
Paradigm shift
Quietly and without fanfare, transmission designers are making significant improvements to their products, which offer operators interesting opportunities. Toby Clark reports
Innovative trucks
As vulnerable road users and local residents rise up the agenda for operators in urban centres, truck specifications need to evolve. Brian Weatherley reports on two novel adaptations
Iveco Le Dakar
The advanced edges of truck racing may look like a vanity pit for sponsors' cash, but the engineering could soon turn up on a tractor near you, says Ian Norwell
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
Stop-start transmissions in trucks
Familiar on new cars and light commercials, engine stop-start systems work reliably and seem to deliver worthwhile fuel savings. So why are they virtually unknown in HGVs, and unusual in PSVs? And what will happen to the few such systems that are out there: will they be overtaken by hybrid and electric driveline rivals? Toby Clark enquires
Swept volume
As local authorities and their contractors come to terms with shrinking budgets, what can transport engineers do to help cut costs. Brian Tinham investigates