Riding In Comfort
The New XF comes with subtle upgrades that can be easily overlooked. Kevin Swallow took DAF’s flagship around Scotland to see if the changes bolster to its reputation with drivers and owners. LAST YEAR DAF […]
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Full Volume ATi Nostalgia
Driving a DAF3300 ATi brought back memories of when being a truck driver was a proper job! With its SpaceCab this truck was ideal for the long haul and its contribution to the road haulage […]
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The Strive For Consistency
To get the most from a truck fitted with an automated manual transmission you need the added extras to increase and maintain performance. Kevin Swallow took Scania’s new S650 on the road to see how […]
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One Hundred Of A Kind
Limited edition trucks always cause a bit of stir, especially if they are presented well. Fresh from testing MANs PerformanceLine, Transport News got its hands on the Actros1 from Mercedes-Benz. To see if this fancy […]
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Renault Tridem Offers More Room For Manoeuvre
Better lateral movement and smaller turning circles are enticing more operators to give the tridem spec truck a go, so understanding just what this type of truck can give you is important. Kevin Swallow spent […]
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A True Blue Standout From The ‘Gaffers’ 500hp Crowd
Operators always generate a demand for the biggest and best, and from the MAN stable it’s the TGX 26.640. Usually the preserve of the heavy haulage sector, Kevin Swallow took the limited edition PerformanceLine version […]
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Green Machine With More Power And Payload
Isuzu Truck (UK) has given its Grafter chassis cab a revamp with a new, smaller but more powerful engine and increased its body and payload potential. Kevin Swallow braved the wintry conditions to see if […]
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Volvo FE Beefed Up
Last year Volvo Trucks added the 350hp engine and a new nine tonne front axle to the list of options for the FE, making the truck more versatile to meet the demands of local repetitive […]
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The Modern MAN
Manufacturers are producing trucks with greater horse power and torque and using innovative technology to bring down the cost of ownership. Kevin Swallow spent the day behind the wheel of an MAN TGX 26.500, a […]
