In July 2009 the German company MAN Trucks has signed a strategic agreement with Chinese corporation CNHTC. The first result of this cooperation was model CNHTC Howo T5G, which was a symbiosis of Chinese chassis with cab and engine made by MAN. Soon, the market will see another model C7H with refreshed wide cabin from MAN TGA XXL. In the pictures you can easily recognize MAN TGA's cab, changes were only touched the front part of the tractor. According to unconfirmed reports, the new trucks will be exhibited in Hanover in September of this year. It is doubtful of course...

From today, Iveco Tector is available in the local market with engines that meet environmental standards Euro V. Iveco Tector produced in Brazilian and available only on South America market. It is produced in 41 versions with the GVW from 16 to 23 tonnes. Tector with updated engines is the third model in the new generation Ecoline.

The Compact utility type I 'CUB' Concept by designer Francis Gomes is a brand new approach towards designing utility vehicles for the modern user. The compact structure of the vehicle is better suited to the needs of inner city users like smaller business that needs to deliver products to buyers through streets which cannot be navigated by regular sized pickup trucks and when the cargo is too big for delivery bikes.

The Compact utility type I 'CUB' Concept is created to be flexible as well as lightweight and robust. At its center, the cabin is graced by a v-shaped frame which is rigged over by all the other components. For cargo beds, the extremes of the frame reach outwards to provide mount points in opposite direction. To keep the vehicle as lightweight as possible, plastic components are used extensively throughout the structure. Rather than a full metal framework and metal panels, plastic monocoque components are fixed around the chassis. A monocoque interior base is enclosed by an outer metal framework which allows the cabin to be affixed with other components.

An external combustion engine powers the vehicle which allows the vehicle to adapt to various fuels. To allow access to harsher terrain, portal axles are used in the vehicle along with tough plastic composites that are better equipped to handle wear and tear and do not rust. Flexible toughened glass is used throughout the vehicle in windows to provide better visibility.

The first teaser images of the new Mercedes Antos have been released ahead of its Commercial Vehicle IAA debut that is set to take place in September. The vehicle itself is designed as a heavy-duty and short-range solution for industrial distribution. No fewer than 67 wheelbase lengths will be available and versions such as the Loader or Volumer, each designed to do a specific task very well. The cab is 2.3 meters (7.5 ft) wide and is available in two lengths (short and medium).

Power comes from a variety of engines (13 in total) with power outputs ranging from 238 hp to 510 hp, transmitted to the road via an automatic PowerShift transmission. Other details are sparse and we’ll probably have to wait until September to get the full scoop on Mercedes’ new truck.