MAN has become the first commercial vehicle manufacturer to send an autonomous truck onto the German motorway. On board of the test truck, which drove around ten kilometres on the A9 between the Allershausen and Fürholzen junctions, were Federal Transport Minister Dr Volker Wissing and MAN CEO Alexander Vlaskamp. MAN… Read more »
Olof Persson to replace Gerrit Marx as CEO of Iveco Group starting from July 2024
The Board of Iveco Group N.V. (EXM: IVG) (or “the Group”) announces that Olof Persson will succeed Gerrit Marx as Group CEO when the latter leaves the Group to take up his appointment as the CEO of CNH Industrial N.V. (NYSE: CNHI) on 1st July 2024. Mr. Persson, who is… Read more »
DAF Trucks leads with 30% share of UK truck market
DAF Trucks has secured its 29th consecutive year of market leadership in the UK following the SMMT’s release of 2023 registrations which reveal the DAF brand’s share of 30% (13,855 vehicles) for trucks above 6.0-tonnes GVW. The impressive market performance backs up DAF Trucks’ all-time, record-breaking mark of 32.1% in… Read more »
DAF Trucks delivers strong performance in 2023
Excellent performances marked 2023 for DAF Trucks. The Dutch truck manufacturer built an all-time high 69,800 units and was market leader in no less than five European countries. In 2023, DAF prepared for the production of fully electric trucks with the opening of its state-of-the-art 5,000 m2Electric Truck Assembly in… Read more »
Volvo launches Europe’s most-powerful truck engine
Volvo Trucks is introducing a new engine for its iconic FH16. Delivering up to 780 hp and 3,800 Nm, the new 17-litre engine – also certified to run on biofuels – can handle the toughest transport assignments with ease while delivering outstanding fuel efficiency and durability. Driving continuously at high… Read more »
Volvo launches new trucks worldwide – future proofing its product portfolio
Volvo Trucks has unveiled an all-new heavy-duty truck platform for the North American market in parallel to a new heavy-duty truck range for Europe, Australia and markets in Asia and Africa. New energy efficient models – including trucks running on electricity and renewable fuels – will reduce CO2 emissions and… Read more »
Plant hire firm praises MV Commercial for exceptional service
FTH Hire Group has commended MV Commercial’s bespoke livery service and quick vehicle turnaround times, after taking delivery of a refurbished DAF LF 230 and four new DAF CF 480 rigid trucks, all mounted with beavertail plant bodies. Delivering the vehicles in less than two months, MV Commercial used its… Read more »
First Volvo electric tractor units approved for Government’s £25,000 plug-in grant
Volvo Trucks has become the first truck manufacturer in the UK to have four different models of low emission vehicle approved for the Government’s plug-in grant of up to £25,000 on new registrations, including the International Truck of the Year 2024- winning Volvo FH Electric. This follows approval of the… Read more »
Drive Your Business Forward: Customised Solutions for Truck & Van Excellence at Kent Commercial Dealership
The Sparshatt Truck and Van Bodyshop team carries out all levels of collision repair work and body repairs on light commercial vehicles and HGVs, from their base in Sittingbourne. Ensuring the highest quality repairs, the Bodyshop only uses Mercedes-Benz genuine parts when repairing vehicles. The Bodyshop specialises in comprehensive services… Read more »
Renault Trucks and the Jacky Perrenot Group reinvent urban logistics
Renault Trucks and the Jacky Perrenot Group, both major players in the transport sector, are joining forces to reshape urban delivery. The two partners are launching an innovative, intelligent logistics solution that promises significant gains in terms of safety, environmental impact and productivity. Driven by the same ambition to provide… Read more »