First German-made Amarok in UK will save animals with the RSPCA

The Amarok has been a huge success since its European launch in 2011, and to improve supply and availability, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is now producing this model at its factory in Hanover, Germany (production also continues in Argentina).

The first

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Renault Trucks to completely replace its range in 2013

During the Hanover IAA Motor Show, the President of Renault Trucks, Heinz-Jurgen Low, announced that the Long Distance, construction and distribution ranges are to be completely replaced in the spring of 2013. Highlighting the strengthening of each brand within

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Xtrac develops gearbox for StreetScooter's electric van making its world premiere at Hannover

The UK driveline technology specialist Xtrac, whose transmissions are in the forefront of many next generation electric and hybrid vehicles, has designed a new, low cost and efficient transmission for the StreetScooter GmbH electric vehicle business based in Aachen. The single-

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New Iveco Stralis Hi-Way voted 'Truck of the Year'

The new Stralis Hi-Way, the heavy-duty truck of Iveco, has won the 'International Truck of the Year' award 2013, the annual trophy of the 25 leading commercial vehicle magazines in Europe for the truck that, according to the Jury, "has made the greatest contribution

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New Ford Transit Custom wins 'International Van of the Year 2013'

The all-new Ford Transit Custom was named 'International Van of the Year 2013' – to become the fourth member of the Transit family to win the highly prized award – at the Hanover IAA Commercial Vehicle Show.

The Transit Custom garnered 117 out of a possible 133 points,

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World premiere of Mercedes-Benz Aerodynamics truck and trailer at IAA Commercial Vehicle Show

To further reduce fuel consumption in truck/semitrailer combinations, Daimler launched its 'Aerodynamics Truck & Trailer' initiative. As part of this, engineers researched the aerodynamics of current vehicle concepts and then developed two innovative and at the

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Daimler presents top-class products at the IAA Commercial Vehicles Show 2012

At this year's IAA Commercial Vehicles show in Hanover, Daimler AG is presenting virtually the entire spectrum of its commercial vehicle brands over an exhibition area of roughly 16,000 m². More than 70 trucks, vans and buses will astonish visitors with a whole

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Volkswagen present the Amarok Canyon special edition at IAA Commercial Vehicle Show 2012

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles presents at the IAA Commercial Vehicles in Hanover numerous new models. Besides the new Cross Caddy the Amarok Canyon is the second highlight on the display. The strongly coloured special edition version impresses

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Meritor introduces new ELSA 225H and 225L disc-brakes at IAA Commercial Vehicle Show 2012

Meritor, Inc. introduced two additions to the top-selling European disc-brake family – the ELSA 225H and ELSA 225L – at the IAA Hannover Commercial Vehicle Show. The optimised ELSA 225H offers interchangeability with industry standard brakes and

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Meritor introduces new 17X light axle at IAA Commercial Vehicle Show 2012 in Hannover

Meritor, Inc. introduced the next-generation of its top-selling European axle, the 17X system, at the IAA Hannover Commercial Vehicle Show.

Designed and engineered to be the industry's lightest axle system in the 13-ton class, the new 17X light has been updated in all

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