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DUAL CLUTCH Vs ITALY PART 2

Hello Blog chums. I know it's been a while but here is part 2 of the adventures with the dual clutch. There will be one more part and I'll upload that in......2024, probably. Have a good weekend all

DUAL CLUTCH Vs ITALY. Part 1.

Hello friends. I've a new video for you featuring the dual clutch Volvo Martin Tomlinson at Volvo Trucks UK were good enough to lend me. This is the first part of a trip diary, there will also be a video review soon and hopefully a written review in a transport magazine.  If any other manufactures wish to have their trucks reviewed by me feel free to email lorrydriverluke@live.com 

DUAL CLUTCH VOLVO

So the other day I read something about someone ordering dual clutch Volvos in Truckstop news so I tweet how I'd love a go in one, and low and behold just over a week later Volvo have Lent me one for two weeks and it was in yard waiting for me in return for reviewing it. So I'll do a written and video review once I've given it back but first impressions are- Oh. My. God! What a machine, the dual clutch is a work of genius, the power is seemless with only a slight pause between high and low boxes, the variable steering is really useful and the infotainment touchscreen is loaded with apps, spotify, web browser, deezer, tune in etc, DAB radio and TomTom truck and all works so well. Obviously cost options I imagine but this is the first truck I've ever driven that makes me wish I ran a lorry of my own so I could buy one! Previously I considered the S Series Scania the best truck on the road currently but in my opinion at least it's been swept aside by this beauty! She...

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ITALY Ep4

Final episode of this series - 

ITALY Ep3

ITALY Ep2

Hurrah! Part two of the jaunt to Italy! I hope you enjoy. Thanks for all the views and comments on my recent videos, they make it worthwhile. #ONWARD

#CabCooking Returns

ITALY Ep1

Ferry Trailers Ep2

Hullo friends, here is the second part of my most recent video diary in the beautiful S730. I hope you enjoy watching as much as I enjoyed doing this job. Have a great weekend all