Claiming a world first in heavy-duty truck drivelines, Volvo has launched its I-Shift dual clutch on selected FH models. Ian Norwell reports from the hills south of Granada
Gearboxes
The dividing line between assembly and bespoke manufacturing can get blurred, particularly with truck production. Ian Norwell reports from Lancashire's famous Leyland DAF plant
Truck Aerodynamics
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'...
Braking Systems
They may live in the shadow of hi-tech engines, but transmissions are keeping pace. And with Euro 6 a done deal, they are now stepping up to the plate in the search for fuel economy, Ian Norwell...
Gearboxes
Truck makers now have all their Euro 6 ducks in a row, and if DAF's rigids and multi-wheelers are anything to go by, fleet managers have never had it so good. Ian Norwell reports from Verviers
Rigids
While the truck makers have been stealing the limelight with Euro 6 technology, tyre manufactures have been busy, too. Ian Norwell gets into rubber, steel and chips
Tyres & Retreads
Truck transmissions running at STGO gross weights take a lot of punishment, and they need skilful handling. The driving launch of the Mercedes-Benz SLT heavy haulage chassis shows how the load can be...
Gearboxes
The new Daily is a massive upgrade on the outgoing model. It's plain that Iveco is out to get the Germans, says Ian Norwell from his Turin driving experience
Rigids
As Euro 6 slips quietly into regular haulage work, fleet engineers in the petroleum delivery sector need extra reassurance. Ian Norwell reports
ADR Vehicles
At first sight, some transport innovations push the bounds of credibility. Platooning – involving convoys of vehicles controlled by one driver – certainly does that. Ian Norwell examines progress
Telematics
Truck manufacturers have a balancing act to perform when they decide to build far away from home. Fuso's Kawasaki HQ in Japan has an outpost in Europe, and it's changing. Ian Norwell reports from...
Light Commercial Vehicles
MAN's German technologists have been focusing on some of the more demanding operator niches. Ian Norwell reports from its Munich Trucknology event
Braking Systems