In response to the changing UK and Irish markets, and a clear demand from customers, Renault Trucks is delighted to announce the introduction of a newly-engineered right hand drive Range T High, available from early 2018. The flagship right hand drive Range T High with flat floor cab takes pride… Read more »
More powerful engine broadens the appeal of the Volvo FE range
The Volvo FE is now being launched with a 350hp engine and a new nine-tonne front axle. This makes the versatile Volvo FE range a stronger contender for even more demanding distribution, refuse handling and light construction duties. The Volvo FE-350 is designed for gross vehicle weights (GVW) at 18-… Read more »
New model added to Scania’s comprehensive V8 range
A new 650 horsepower variant has been added to Scania’s V8 engine range. Now, with power steps of 520, 580, 650 and 730 horsepower, Scania’s V8 range reflects the growing trend in the transport industry internationally towards heavier, longer trucks, and marks a new highpoint in the company’s engine building…. Read more »
Six new engines added to Scania’s Euro 6 range
Scania is expanding the number of Euro 6 engines available for its Next Truck Generation. The company’s nine-litre engines now come in five different variants, with two intended for use with FAME (fatty acid methyl ester) biodiesel. Also joining the line-up is the final member of Scania’s13-litre range, the DC13-149,… Read more »
New G-series added to Scania’s Next Generation range
Making its debut in 2017 is the newly released Scania G-series. As the latest addition to the company’s Next Generation truck range, the G-series compliments the recently launched R- and S-series models. G-series cabs are available with low, normal and high roof, initially in sleeper format, and will make a… Read more »
Volvo Trucks has developed a new self-steering truck
Volvo Trucks has developed a new self-steering truck that can become a significant productivity booster for Brazilian sugar-cane growers. The truck, which is used to transport newly harvested sugar-cane, is steered with great precision through the fields in order to avoid damaging the young plants that will form the following… Read more »
IVECO previews new Stralis X-WAY: a light off-road truck offering best-in-class payload capacity and the ultimate fuel efficiency technology
On Friday 2 June at the IVECO plant in Madrid, the World Class Manufacturing (WCM) Gold Medal award ceremony was held in the presence of Sergio Marchionne, Chairman of CNH Industrial, Richard Tobin, Chief Executive Officer of CNH Industrial and the CNH Industrial Board of Directors. This important event provided… Read more »
Nigel Jones appointed Regional Executive Director for Scania South West
Long-serving Scania member of staff, Nigel Jones, has been appointed to the position of Regional Executive Director – South West for Scania (Great Britain) Limited. In his new role, Nigel will take responsibility for the overall performance Scania’s 12 branches and two Vehicle Maintenance Units within the region, which stretches… Read more »
New appointment strengthens aftersales team for MAN Truck & Bus UK
MAN Truck & Bus UK has appointed a new area aftersales manager to head up the department in the North East. Paul Price, 50, from Darlington, brings with him a wealth of experience, with more than 34 years in the commercial vehicle industry and a lifetime of being, in his… Read more »
Safety in focus when Volvo Trucks and Renova test autonomous refuse truck
Together with Swedish waste management company Renova, Volvo Trucks is currently testing and researching how automated vehicles can contribute to safer, more efficient refuse handling and create a better working environment for drivers. The automated systems being tested are in principle the same as those fitted to the autonomous Volvo… Read more »
