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“Detroit” is the brand name of a new family of integrated driveline components, including engines, gearboxes and axles, from Daimler Trucks North America.

Detroit stretches out.

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON examines an important strategic direction change at Detroit Diesel, notes the power options for Ford’s American Transit, describes a new International truck with an “old” name, and previews Mercedes’ new joint venture van

 
Tata tarts up

Tata tarts up

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON reveals the first details of the new Ultra range of Tata products, takes a look at Ford’s latest Transit van family, reports that Daimler’s Chinese joint venture with Beiqi Foton is a go, tracks Mack’s re-introduction of its own engines into Australia, and shares some facts about Brazil’s truck market

 
American truck sales surge in 2011

American truck sales surge in 2011

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON looks at the US – its growing strength in the truck market, its van scene, and trends in vehicle preferences – then briefly examines Tata’s new Indian “heavy”, and takes a glance at the Hino 300 Series MCV that will be coming our way this year.

 
Volkswagen’s trucking empire comes together

Volkswagen’s trucking empire comes together

In his monthly review of global news for South Africa’s truckers, FRANK BEETON updates us on Volkswagen’s emerging empire strategy (venturing some comments of his own), examines Scania’s global engine platform and reports on a new transmission direction from Allison.

   
Volvo restructures

Volvo restructures

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON ponders over the Volvo Group’s new structure, updates the international van scene, and reports on Iveco’s unconventional approach to achieving even lower emission levels for its diesel engines.

 
Volvo has regained the ‘World’s Most Powerful Truck’ title with its 551 kW FH16 750 model.

Volvo back on top (for now…)

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON takes the “world’s most powerful truck” story to its next level, examines more interesting developments in the global van industry, and reports on a further rolling out of Volvo’s global engine strategy.

 
New van season in Europe

New van season in Europe

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON looks at the latest generation of European integral panelvans, discusses the first fuel- consumption standard proposals for US heavies and reviews some interesting exhibits at the Brisbane Truck Show.

   
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