Volvo
Truck News8 Apr 2021Government urged to set date for HGV diesel ban
Consultation on implementation expected to launch later this year.
Latest News24 Sep 2019United Utilities adds Volvo tipper trucks to fleet
Tipper trucks added to water firm's fleet.
Truck News23 Aug 2019Copart UK orders 79 new DAF and Volvo-based car transporters
Online vehicle remarketing company Copart UK is to take on 79 new DAF and Volvo-based multi-car transporters.
Truck News19 Jul 2019Volvo Group and Samsung alliance to develop electric truck batteries
Volvo Group and Samsung SDI have entered into a strategic alliance to develop battery packs for the vehicle manufacturer’s electric trucks.
Truck News20 Jun 2019Volvo and Nvidia to develop AI for autonomous trucks
The Volvo Group has signed an agreement with Nvidia to jointly develop the decision-making system of autonomous commercial vehicles and machines.
Truck News7 Jan 2019Volvo Group sets aside £615m to deal with diesel emissions issue
Volvo Group has set aside £615.8 million to cover costs to address a faulty emissions control component which the degradation of could cause engines to exceed NOx emissions limits.
Truck News13 Nov 2018Businesses urged to join truck pricing cartel claim
Edwin Coe LLP has filed a group action seeking damages for businesses who were victims of fraudulent price fixing by major truck manufacturers over a 14-year period.
Fleet Management14 Sep 2018Advance of the semi-autonomous truck platoon
Freight companies may discover that operating costs are not such a drag when semi-autonomous trucks can safely line up together to form an orderly, aerodynamic queue.
Truck News28 Jun 2018New Volvo Truck dealership opened in Banbury
The new purpose-built building offers a full range of Volvo Truck services, including new and used truck sales.
Latest News8 Jun 2018Volvo Trucks launches new Dynamic Steering safety technology
Volvo Trucks has launched new driver support systems based on Volvo Dynamic Steering – an innovation that assists steering of heavy trucks.
Truck News9 May 2018Volvo Trucks reveals new FE Electric
Volvo Trucks has unveiled the FE Electric, its second all-electric model to be announced.
Latest News8 May 2018Volvo Connected Safety allows cars and trucks to warnings about the road ahead
Volvo Trucks has introduced a cloud-based service that allows trucks and cars to automatically alert each other to hazardous traffic situations.
Truck News17 Apr 2018Hydrogen powers first zero emission combustion engine truck
ULEMCo will demonstrate the world’s first zero emission combustion engine truck later this year.
Trucks16 Apr 2018Volvo FM test drive shows Globetrotter combines high horsepower with a lightweight chassis
Volvo makes ‘Lite’ of demands for greater payloads in the 44-tonne GCW niche market. Tim Campbell reviews.
Truck News14 Mar 2018Volvo updates FE to better suit urban transportation
Volvo Trucks has extended the low-entry cab range for the Volvo FE with new features designed for demanding tasks in urban areas.
Fleet Management24 Jan 2018Renault and Volvo say the truck market will ‘tick over’ amid secondhand over-supply concerns
Market will ‘tick over’, say Renault and Volvo, although over-supply in the secondhand market remains a cause for concern. John Lewis reports.
Trucks17 Jan 2018Volvo FH 460: Liquid natural gas is a logical alternative to diesel
Tim Campbell's test drive of the Volvo FH 460 truck finds that the alternative fuel option does not hinder drivability.
Truck News6 Jul 2017Survey recognises ‘essential role’ lorries have to play
A new survey found that 92% of Britons recognise the role lorries play in the smooth running of everyday life.
Latest News10 May 2017Volvo Group innovation summit to examine transport in smart cities
Volvo Group will host its inaugural Innovation Summit, Smart cities – infrastructure and transport of the future, in London on May 16 2017.
