Next ATS truck speculation

[Bedavd]

^in Latin it means “He flies” according to the very reputable Google Translate.

[jeff_peters]

@rbsanford Nah - it doesn't make too much sense - the "shout" meaning is quite specific - only applies to shouting (talking loudly) because of the distance (or, possibly danger) and not, for example, talking loudly because of being angry. I know it sounds like I am making even better argument for horns but trust me, that word has no association with horns.

As for Latin - I apologize, I saw someone translating the Czech word and I thought this was a continuation of that.

EDIT: Ha! I was right, somebody did say it meant "it flies" in Czech.

[Rabbit]

What about "Volat" being short for Volatile, as in tankers?

[Tienah_san]

"It flies" in latin and Volvo means "I roll" in latin too uh ?

[Graf_Boinenn]

Well, I remember in the release of the WS49X -or Christmas streaming. can't remember- that Pavel mentioned that they were working on a WS model and then, Western Star contacted them to work on the 49X to do the launch together. It was those opportunities that you take because it only happens once in a lifetime.

I clearly remember this because it was mentioned in a way that it seemed they were working on another WS model and they had to put it aside to deliver the 49X on time.

We will see what future brings. But, ATS has several candaites to make it into the game.

[Bedavd]

And I'm sure all those candidates (LT, New-VNL, Western Star, Next-Gen Pete and Kenny) are all in some stage of production right now as things move back and forth between SCS modeling and company approval and research and testing etc etc. It's been a year and a half since we got the Lonestar, I'd imagine SCS went to International pretty soon after that released to get talks started on the LT. And the same for each other brand after their latest truck was added to the game.

[Graf_Boinenn]

Also, don't forget we had... 3 truck launches, in both games,with a specific and tight due date. Now that there is no heavy launches in the horizon for the heavy industry, I think the vehicules department will resume the work they have been doing and the talk with the brands.There is no need to hurry.

[flight50]

I doubt they went back for anyone immediately. I honestly think they already had an agenda with everyone that started in 2018. Its just that SCS can only deliver one at a time. I wouldn't be surprised if there are 2-3 signed licenses or agreement to sign at once. Can they go back, sure. But I find it hard to go to the table and only ask for just one truck at a time when some manufacturers have several ATS worth trucks.

As far as WS....Pavel never said they were working on a WS directly to my knowledge. What he said was that every brand was accounted for. And that there were w.i.p. models. We the fans said SCS is working a WS due to process of elimination. At that point every brand that was left was Daimler trucks.

[harishw8r]

Even without that, we know a WS is in the works. That along with the Simulasyonturk stream should position it somewhere in the near future timeline:)

[Wolfi]

The keyword is "should", but remember that we're still dealing with SCS, so everything is possible. (Unless something is impossible)