Ian Norwell

Features

Shifting perceptions

Mercedes-Benz is embracing dual clutch technology on its commercial vehicles with the Fuso Duonic, discovers Ian Norwell

Light Commercial Vehicles
Features

Hard Actros to follow

Following on the launch of Mercedes' new Actros Euro 6 heavy truck, Ian Norwell reports from the first drive experience – and says automation and control could help canny operators cut costs

Engine/Transmission Management
Features

Automatic choice

The writing is on the wall for manual transmissions, as automatics take control – but fluid couplings are fighting back. Ian Norwell reports from Allison Transmission's ambitious factory opening in...

Gearboxes
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First past the post

Earlier this year, Scania and Mercedes-Benz unveiled their Euro 6 engines in quick succession. Ian Norwell gets behind the wheel of a truck powered by the former

Aerodynamics