Truck of the Year

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Truck of the Year is an award given annually by journalists in Europe to a new truck from the previous year.

The initiative originated in the United Kingdom in 1976 and in the following year also included Sweden, Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany. For the jury a renowned journalist per country is allowed, which also regularly in magazines have to publish on commercial vehicles are specialized. There are now 25 European countries represented, including Russia and Turkey.

Originally, the safety and comfort of a new vehicle were criteria for the award. Meanwhile, the cost-effectiveness and environmental compatibility of a vehicle are also among the criteria relevant to the selection.

The Van of the Year version has been in existence since 1992, with a mostly equally composed jury. As Van of the Year only commercial vehicles come with a gross vehicle weight up to 3.5 tons into consideration. This is the lower weight limit for nomination and selection for Truck of the Year .

Trucks of the Years

  • 1982: Ford Cargo

  • 1991: Renault AE Magnum

  • 1992: Iveco Eurocargo

  • 1999: Mercedes-Benz Atego 815

  • 2002: DAF LF

  • 2007: DAF XF105

  • 2008: MAN TGX 440

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ a b An over 30 years institution . International Truck of the Year. Retrieved November 10, 2012.
  2. ↑ a b Rules . International Truck of the Year. Retrieved November 10, 2012.
  3. ↑ Represented Countries . International Truck of the Year. Retrieved November 10, 2012.
  4. ↑ About . International Van of the Year. Retrieved November 10, 2012.
  5. ↑ International Van of the Year rules . International Van of the Year. Retrieved November 10, 2012.
  6. ↑ The S series is named “International Truck of the Year 2017”. Retrieved May 31, 2017 .
  7. ↑ International Truck of the Year award. Retrieved August 10, 2018 .
  8. ^ Truck of the Year Winners. November 21, 2019, accessed November 25, 2019 .