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 »
Mercedes-Benz Trucks unveils the Actros Edition 1
Mercedes-Benz Trucks will be celebrating the start of production of the new Actros with the “Edition 1” – a special model, limited to 400 vehicles worldwide, of which at least 35 will come to the UK. Aside from being equipped with the impressive innovations that come as standard in the… Read more »
Mike Corcoran appointed acting Managing Director for Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland
Mike Corcoran has been appointed Acting Managing Director Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland. He succeeds Arne Knaben, who takes up an appointment as Volvo Trucks’ Vice President of Hub MEENA (Middle East, East & North Africa) with effect from October 15th 2018. Mike currently holds the position of Commercial Director… Read more »
Carrier Transicold’s Syberia TWINCOOL Engineless Refrigeration System Put to the Test in Waitrose & Partners Low Emission Trial
Supermarket chain Waitrose & Partners is conducting a low emissions trial of a Carrier Transicold engineless Syberia TWINCOOL multi-temperature refrigeration unit specified on a natural gas-powered truck. Funded through Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, Waitrose & Partners is working alongside researchers from the Centre for Sustainable Road… Read more »
Renault Trucks UK & Ireland appoints new Managing Director
Renault Trucks UK and Ireland has announced the appointment of Carlos Rodrigues to the role of Managing Director with effect from 1st October 2018. Previously Chief Financial Officer at Volvo Group Trucks UK, Carlos will leverage his extensive knowledge of the business to focus on the strategic and commercial areas… Read more »
The new Actros with Active Drive Assist: Mercedes-Benz Trucks puts partially automated driving into series production
World premiere of the new Actros in Berlin. Shortly before the IAA Commercial Vehicles Show, which is to be held in Hannover from September 20 to 27, 2018, Mercedes-Benz Trucks presented the brand’s new flagship to the world press on Wednesday evening. The new Actros increases safety for all… Read more »
