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 …
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 …
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 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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Pick-up trucks still play a comparatively minor role in the urban vehicular jungle. However, in recent years, there was a lot of movement in the market for “cool” transport vehicles. In a test of the top dogs a little less than a year ago, lastauto omnibus magazine compared the Ford Ranger, which was brand-new at …
