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What does the acronym MAN stand for in the name of this brand of industrial vehicles?

MAN stands for 'Maschinenfabrik Augsburg-Nürnberg', named after the two German cities where the company was founded in 1915 through the merger of two manufacturers. This century-old brand is today one of Europe's leading manufacturers in road transport and heavy-duty vehicles.

Why do MAN trucks often have a lion emblem on their grille?

The lion is the historical symbol of the city of Munich, where MAN has its headquarters. This majestic feline represents strength, robustness, and reliability—essential qualities for commercial vehicles. The MAN lion has become iconic in the world of road transport.

What technical innovation did MAN first introduce into the truck industry?

MAN pioneered the direct-injection diesel engine for heavy-duty vehicles in the 1930s, revolutionizing the fuel efficiency of road transport. The company also developed the first automated transmissions for trucks, significantly improving driving comfort for professional drivers.

In which sectors other than trucks does MAN produce vehicles?

In addition to trucks, MAN manufactures world-renowned city and intercity buses, armored military vehicles, as well as high-power marine and industrial engines. The brand is also present in the railway sector with diesel locomotives.

What makes MAN model car models special compared to other heavy goods vehicle brands?

MAN model cars are distinguished by their authentic details, such as the brand's characteristic spacious cabs, specific radiator grilles with the iconic lion, and often the liveries of real European transport companies. The models faithfully reproduce the robust proportions and typical German industrial aesthetic of MAN.