The Scania G440 has a lot to offer. However, it seems to be designed foremost for use on roads. It is not a genuine, robust off-roader. The G440 only weighs 295000 lbs. (13 400 kg). That is not very much for a four-axle dump truck. The educated eye might expect one ton more. The slim …
Mercedes Benz Vito – Test of Three Versions
The Mercedes Benz Vito is the successful, small sibling of the Sprinter in the Mercedes Benz program. We have driven three diesel versions, all based on the same 2.1-liter (128 cubic inches), four-cylinder engine. The OM 651 diesel is not only used in the Vito, but also in the Sprinter and in numerous other sedan …
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Scania G 420 Test
The Scania G 420 comes pretty close to being a jack of all trades. With its SCR engine, the truck is tops in payload, comfort, and fuel consumption. It takes a close look to discover the differences between the Scania-G- and Scania R-series. The G series is almost the spitting image of his bigger brother …
VW Caddy 1.6 Bifuel Test
The VW Caddy 1.6 Bifuel with liquefied gas conversion costs only 1800 € more than the 1.2 TSI. Could this be the key to unlock lower fuel prices? FIRMENAUTO magazine tested it in the spring of 2012. This was perfect timing, because fuel prices were rocketing up. Liquefied gas seems to be a viable option: …
Renault Kangoo – Electric Transporter in Winter
Electric drives are now also used for delivery trucks. The Renault Kangoo Z.E. is the first of its kind. Unfortunately, electric cars have the image of being unreliable–especially in winter. We have explored this issue. The Renault Kangoo Z.E. is indeed a pioneer in its segment, as it is the first electric truck that has …
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DAF XF 105.510 Test
DAF’s former flagship is facing the test. The DAF XF 105 was produced from 2005 to 2013, and the years have left their tracks on this long-serving concept. The roots of the XF 105 can be traced back to 1987 and the DAF 95. Since then, the Dutch company has continuously revised its flagship. The …
DAF XF with Euro-6 Engines
The DAF XF with Euro-6 engine was introduced a little over a year ago. lastauto omnibus magazine got hold of a vehicle from the demonstration fleet at the time and put it to the acid test. Cot in the DAF XF 87 Inches (2.2 m) Long The first thing the testers noticed was the easy …
Volvo FMX 460: Beefy at the Construction Site
In 2011, the beefy Volvo FMX 460 was launched with numerous new details. Still, it could not conceal its Swedish origin, according to the testers of lastauto omnibus. The D13C and D11c engines according to Euro-5 and EEV provide the Volvo with generous power, delivering 330 to 500 HP. The tested Volvo FMX 460 provides …
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Mercedes Antos: Little Actros Brother Hits It Big
In the summer of 2012, lastauto omnibus drove the brand-new Mercedes Antos. It was so new that the headlights were still covered with the stickers generally used to disguise prototypes. The first impression of the testers: the Mercedes Antos looks darn similar to the Actros, its big brother. The medium-length driver’s cab of the Mercedes …
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Iveco Eurocargo 120E25 Test: A Truck for Every Day
The 11.99-ton Iveco Eurocargo 120E25 is Iveco’s best-seller. It has a market share of approx. 20 percent Europe-wide and is often only second to Mercedes in sales figures. This works, although the Iveco Eurocargo 120E25 is not a 100% toll avoider. Its design spells tractor for trailer operation. This is backed up by 251 HP, …
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