“Our truck may be 50 years old, but it is still a long way off retirement”. Following an international search, DAF has found the oldest DAF truck still in commercial use — and it is in operation almost every day. The truck in question is an astonishingly sprightly A1600 owned… Read more »
Volvo Trucks provides autonomous transport solution to Brønnøy Kalk AS
Volvo Trucks has just signed a landmark agreement with Brønnøy Kalk AS in Norway to provide its first commercial autonomous solution transporting limestone from an open pit mine to a nearby port. The solution for Brønnøy Kalk AS consists of limestone being transported by six autonomous Volvo FH trucks on… Read more »
Growing Leeds engineering firm invests £2m in new vehicle conversion centre
Leeds-based engineer SM UK is investing £2m in a new 10,000 sq ft specialised vehicle conversion centre to ensure rapid turnaround times for clients. The business designs and installs high-tech CCTV and security systems that improve road safety for commercial fleets. The new facility, staffed by the firm’s team… Read more »
IVECO Stralis NP achieves record-breaking distance on a single fill of LNG
An IVECO Stralis NP 460hp truck from the UK has completed what is believed to be the longest ever journey by road on a single fill of LNG to demonstrate the suitability of natural gas-powered vehicles for domestic and European road transport. Setting off from London, the Stralis NP 4×2… Read more »
Dana’s mobile portfolio expanded with ‘World’s Greenest Truck’
Building on their global reputation as industrial mobile market leaders, Dana’s gear pumps are now helping to move Tevva’s groundbreaking trucks – providing zero emissions for more than 150km. Tevva designs and manufactures range-extended electric trucks and powertrains for 7.5 -14 tonne trucks, enabling drivers to maximise battery life and… Read more »
Volvo Group has detected premature degradation of emissions control component
The Volvo Group has detected that an emissions control component used in certain markets is degrading more quickly than expected, which could cause the engines to exceed emissions limits for oxides of nitrogen (NOx). All products equipped with the component meet emissions limits at delivery; the degradation is due to… Read more »
Volvo FH milestone – millionth truck delivered at IAA in Hannover
Volvo Trucks’ flagship, the Volvo FH, celebrates its 25th anniversary this year and is one of the transport industry’s greatest successes ever. Now this celebrated truck model has passed a new exciting milestone. On 19th September the millionth produced Volvo FH was handed over to a proud customer at the… Read more »
Optifuel Lab 3 aims to reduce fuel consumption by 13%
Renault Trucks is continuing its research into improving the energy efficiency of diesel trucks with Optifuel Lab 3, the laboratory vehicle developed as part of the FALCON (Flexible & Aerodynamic Truck for Low CONsumption) collaborative project. Optifuel Lab 3 combines technologies relating to aerodynamics, rolling resistance, driver assistance, energy management… Read more »
All New Ford Trucks F-MAX is ready to offer comfort, Power & Efficiency, and Cutting-Edge Technology
The all-new Ford Trucks F-MAX launched at the 67th IAA Commercial Vehicles in Hanover, Germany. The F-MAX takes its name from Ford’s legendary F Series, and stands out in terms of its size, high level of comfort and durability. These attributes helped the F-MAX win the prestigious International Truck of… Read more »
DAF Trucks opens new UK Headquarters
DAF Trucks UK held an official opening ceremony this week to celebrate its recent move to a new head office facility in Haddenham. The £20 million investment in the new headquarters is described by Robin Easton, Managing Director of DAF Trucks, as “a demonstration of the commitment to further strengthen… Read more »
