Due to increasing risks from accelerated corona development and the break in the supply chain, MAN Truck & Bus sees itself forced to temporarily halt production at its Munich location from March 19, 2020. The health and safety of its employees is a top priority for MAN. Due to the… Read more »
Isuzu achieves record breaking performance in 2019
Leading commercial vehicle manufacturer Isuzu Truck UK has revealed that 2019 was a record year for the company as it achieved an overall 23.5% increase in vehicle sales for the calendar year, confirming that it was, in fact, its best year ever, in terms of the total number of vehicle… Read more »
Renault Trucks maintains its position in 2019 in a turbulent market
With 54,098 vehicles invoiced, Renault Trucks maintained its positions in 2019 in a commercial vehicle market consisting of a very dynamic first half and a less buoyant second half. In the over 6 tonne segment, the French manufacturer held on to a stable market share in Europe (8.5%) and maintained… Read more »
England’s top recycler praises 100% Dennis Eagle & Terberg fleet
England’s official No1 Local Authority for Recycling has been named as East Riding of Yorkshire for the third year running. The council has praised the role Dennis Eagle and Terberg Matec play in its outstanding operations. The East Riding achieved the hat-trick by topping the latest league table of English… Read more »
Renault Trucks starts serial production of its electric trucks
Marking a decisive turning point in the transformation of urban mobility, Renault Trucks is due to commence serial production of its D and D Wide Z.E. electric trucks at its Blainville-sur-Orne plant in March 2020. Dedicated Z.E. facilities Various facilities have now been installed at the Blainville-sur-Orne site to manufacture… Read more »
New Axtec test vehicle ‘indispensable’ for operators
Axtec, the UK’s leading specialist in axle weighing technology, says its latest test-weight tractor and trailer combination – featuring a new DAF XF 480 4×2 tractor with Super Space Cab – will prove indispensable for operators seeking to maximise vehicle utilisation. The truck, supplied by DAF Dealer Lancashire DAF, is… Read more »
Scania’s L-series now paired with 7-litre engine
Scania’s kneeling L-series has all the capabilities that are required of a truck designed for urban areas. With the Scania DC07 engine added to the L-series line-up, the load-carrying capacity now increases by some 360 kilos. It is available in three different power outputs: 220, 250 and 280 hp. With… Read more »
10,000th PACCAR body produced by DAF
DAF has produced its 10,000th PACCAR body at Leyland Trucks, the Lancashire-based manufacturing facility; a milestone in the truck maker’s in-house body programme which designs, manufactures and installs a wide range of box, Aerobody and curtainsided bodies on a dedicated production line. PACCAR Inc is the US-based global commercial vehicle… Read more »
Volvo Trucks launches the new Volvo FH – next generation of truck designed with the driver in mind
Volvo Trucks has launched the new Volvo FH featuring a re-imagined cab, innovative safety features and a driver focused working environment. A key aim of the new design is to give the driver a more productive, safe and comfortable life on the road. “The Volvo FH series has been a… Read more »
Volvo Trucks introduces the new Volvo FH16 – combining comfort with power, for superior productivity
Volvo Trucks has launched a new generation of the Volvo FH16 which successfully combines new safety features, a driver centric working environment and the latest technologies to give customers enhanced productivity. The new flagship model belongs to Volvo Trucks’ next generation of vehicles designed with the driver in mind. “The… Read more »
