Volvo Trucks is proud to introduce its first all-electric truck for commercial use – the Volvo FL Electric for urban distribution and refuse operations, among other applications. With this introduction Volvo Trucks takes the lead in offering solutions for electrified goods transport in urban environments. The first trucks in the… Read more »
Volvo FE updated for demanding tasks in Urban Transportation
Volvo Trucks has extended the low-entry cab range for the Volvo FE with several new features for demanding tasks in urban areas, with most of the options centring on improved safety and productivity for drivers making the Volvo FE LEC a perfect choice for demanding urban transportation tailored to operator’s… Read more »
Volvo Trucks’ pioneering automation work puts humans and safety at the centre
The steady advance of vehicle automation enables exciting possibilities for the transport industry and society as a whole. And Volvo Trucks has been at the forefront of this evolution for well over two decades. A newly-released two-part film presents the Volvo Trucks view on how automation is set to transform… Read more »
Renault Trucks will start selling electric trucks in 2019
Renault Trucks has announced that it will launch a range of electric vehicles in 2019. This range capitalises on the experience gleaned from ten years of testing electric trucks in real-life conditions with its customer-partners. These all-electric trucks are primarily designed for use in urban and inter-city situations and will… Read more »
Sustainable, fully electric and quiet: Mercedes-Benz eActros to roll out to customers in 2018
In 2016 Mercedes-Benz Trucks became the first manufacturer in the world to produce a heavy-duty electric truck. The technology pioneer is now taking the logical next step: putting its electric truck, the eActros, out on the road with operators. Ten vehicles in two variants, with gross weights of 18 or… Read more »
Mercedes-Benz launches UK limited edition Actros1, the ultimate driver’s truck
Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK has unveiled an exclusive new model which elevates driver appeal to a new level. A maximum of 100 Actros1 tractor units are being built and go on sale in March, loaded with optional technology, comfort features and visual enhancements. The eye-catching newcomer has been designed… Read more »
DAF Trucks tops market in 2017
For a 23rd year in succession, DAF Trucks has topped the UK commercial vehicle market for trucks above 6.0 tonnes GVW. With figures released by the SMMT earlier this week confirming 13,301 registrations for the built-in-Britain marque, DAF Trucks ended 2017 with a 29.5% share of the market – almost… Read more »
UK HGV market declines in 2017 but demand for Artics and Refuse Trucks bucks trend
The new heavy goods vehicle (HGV) market declined -2.6% in 2017 following two years of strong growth, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). 45,045 heavy trucks were registered last year, a result of fluctuating fleet buying cycles and ongoing economic uncertainty, mirroring… Read more »
DAF Trucks looks back at strong performance in 2017
DAF Trucks saw strong performance around the world in 2017. DAF’s European (EU+2) market share in the heavy segment (16 tons+) stood at 15.3%, and in the light segment it increased to 10.5%. In addition, a record number of over 9,000 DAF vehicles were registered outside Europe, while PACCAR engines… Read more »
Right Hand Drive Range T High offer now extended in response to exceptionally strong demand
Exceptionally strong demand and customer orders for the right hand drive Range T High in the UK and Ireland has prompted Renault Trucks to expand its offer for the new vehicle with an extended range of options now available. “We have been delighted by the number of enquiries we have… Read more »
