The Fiat Scudo with the Euro-5 exhaust standard was launched in 2012. The conversion from Euro 4 to Euro-5 brought some changes to the smallest and the largest engine. The medium-strength engine – the 120 Multijet – was replaced by a follow-up model, the 130 Multijet. A test conducted by trans aktuell magazine in 2012 …
lastauto omnibus magazine arranged a comparison test between the Volvo FM 410 and the Volvo FH 500 in 2011. The technical differences between the Swedish siblings are rather marginal. They have the same chassis, the same drive technology apart from the displacement of 658 vs. 780 cubic inches (10.8 vs. 12.8 liters) and almost the …
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Electric transporters, such as the Mercedes-Benz Vito E-Cell, are always judged on two issues: range and payload. In a test conducted by trans aktuell magazine in 2012, the transporter achieved a range of 100 kilometers per battery charge and a payload between 1540 and 1650 lbs. (700 and 750 kg), depending on the weight of …
Which transmission is best for the Actros in off-road terrain? A twelve-speed transmission by Powershift or the standard 16-speed automatic transmission? We have tested both versions. The Powershift family offers a twelve-speed transmission with a maximum input torque of 2433 lb-ft (3300 Nm) for the Actros. This is also sufficient for hard off-road missions. However, …
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 …
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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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 …
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: …
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’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 …
