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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.

The Giant of the North

On board John “Papsen” Nielsen’s Extended Scania 770 S

50 Years of ITOY – 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ ATEGO

Following the Actros’ success in 1997, Mercedes-Benz scored another victory in 1999 with the light-middleweight Atego.

ITOY TALK with DT CEO Achim Puchert

Achim Puchert, CEO of Mercedes-Benz Trucks, talks to Florian Engel about his first IAA in this role, new powertrain technologies, the political framework needed for the transformation and some of the defining milestones from 130 years of truck history.

50 Years of ITOY – 1998 DAF 95XF

DAF replaced the 1988 IToY winner with its successor after a decade, and took the top prize again in 1998 with the 95XF.

50 Years of ITOY – 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ ACTROS

Looking back, the Actros provided the concept for the modern-day truck with a host of new electronic features and engineering guaranteed to catch the judges’ attention

ZF aims to bring trucks into the era of 360° safety

Just a few weeks before the opening of IAA Transportation 2026 in Hanover, ZF is unveiling a new generation of technologies designed for heavy-duty vehicles and their trailers.

50 Years of ITOY – 1996 SCANIA 4-SERIES L CLASS

Whilst the popular imagination remembers the 4-series as the runaway winner of the 1996 competition, the award was actually made in respect of the L Class of vehicles within the 4-series range.

50 Years of ITo-OY – 1995 MAN F2000

The MAN F2000’s triumph in the 1995 competition was overseen by Dr Klaus Schubert, the German manufacturer’s head of engineering.

Livestock Truck Show: in Salon-de-Provence, the heart of transport beats to the rhythm of livestock trucks

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Far from the major international gatherings, in Salon-de-Provence, the Livestock Truck Show reminds us that there is another side to the passion for trucks.

50 ans de l’IToY – 1994 Volvo FH

The Volvo FH earned the Swedish manufacturer an unprecedented fourth win

What if electric trucks had finally found their perfect playground?

TruckStop left traditional manufacturer test routes behind to get behind the wheel of a MAN eTGS operating at Corudo