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50 Years of ITOY – 2011 Mercedes-Benz Atego

In March 2010, Commercial Motor tested a Mercedes-Benz Atego, in which recognition was given to the 7.5-tonner’s ability to simply get on with the job in an efficient manner

50 Years of ITOY – 20010 Scania R-series

The new R Series range was formerly announced in September 2009, and took the IToY prize with 114 votes in mid-November 2009

The rebirth of a Scania 144 built with passion

A heavy-duty mechanic at Volvo Trucks, he has devoted thousands of hours to bringing a 1998 Scania 144 Topline back to life.

Prometeon equips the new MMT EVO5 for rally-raid

MM Technology unveils its new MMT EVO5, and the Czech rally truck continues its development with Prometeon as its exclusive tyre partner.

Test in Occitanie: the new Scania R 500 put to the test

On our Occitanie route, between motorways, rolling hills, villages, steep climbs and long descents, the question is always the same: what is this truck really worth in everyday conditions?

50 Years of IToY – 2009 Mercedes-Benz Actros

The third incarnation of the Actros was very much an evolutionary rather than a revolutionary design, but a host of improvements ensured that the truck was to remain at the forefront of technological innovation.

Volvo celebrates its 100th anniversary !

To celebrate its centenary, the Swedish manufacturer is launching a genuine “100th Anniversary Special Edition” on its FH, FH Aero, FH16 and FH16 Aero models.

50 Years of IToY – 2008 MAN TGX and TGS

Far from being a one-horse race, the MAN faced stiff competition from the Renault Premium Lander and Iveco’s revised Stralis

PDWC 2026

The world championship for professional drivers is preparing in Germany

50 Years of ITOY – 2007 DAF XF105

The DAF XF105 was the very definition of an evolutionary design

50 Years of ITOY – 2006 MAN TGL

The TGL was regarded as being long-overdue when launched in April 2005 as a replacement for the LE2000 models which featured the old Steyr-derived cab.

SANY e263S: The First Chinese Tractor Unit on Test

In the same way as it previously did in the automotive sector and, more recently, in the construction industry, China is now targeting the European road transport market.

Transpotec 2026: Welcome to Italy’s Trucking World

At first sight, the Transpotec show looks like a small Italian version of Solutrans

50 Years of IToY – 2005 SCANIA R-SERIES

The R-series eventually went head-to-head with the MAN TGA with its new D20 common-rail engine, and the Renault Mascott.

50 Years of ITOY – 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ ACTROS

The original Actros had been a significant success, with 250,000 sold before the full launch of its successor, which was to become known as the Actros MP2, MP standing for Model Project.

Behind the Scenes of a Next-Generation Garage

For many drivers, a dealership is above all the place where they drop off their truck when a warning light comes on or when a service is due.

50 Years of ITOY – 2003 IVECO STRALIS

Having achieved the monumental task of replacing the entire range over 1991-1992, the shortcomings of the Single Product Range, as it was known, were used by Iveco’s engineers to inform the development of the Stralis.

50 Years of ITOY – 2002 DAF LF

The LF was launched at the Brussels Show in January 2001 as a replacement for the 45 and 55 Series, and owed its victory to the driveability of the range with quality ride

50 Years of ITOY – 2001 MAN TG-A

When the MAN TG-A was announced in March 2000 its impressive new cab design, electronic architecture and driveline innovations

50 Years of ITOY – 2000 VOLVO FH12

Following a disappointing second place for the FM in 1999, Volvo rebounded with an unprecedented fifth win with the new FH12 in 2000.