Volvo Trucks

Volvo advances LNG models to fill diesel delivery gaps

Continental tests prototype tyres for electric trucks

Continental is developing new tyre solutions to suit the needs of electric truck operators.

Oilfast expands tanker fleet with new Volvo FEs

Scottish fuel distribution company Oilfast has expanded its fleet with five new Volvo FE 6x2 Rigid Tankers.

Boughey takes delivery of first Volvo new generation FH vehicles

Boughey Distribution has taken delivery of its first Volvo new generation FH vehicles, heralding the start of the roll-out of its 127-strong fleet.

Volvo Trucks believes ‘time is right’ for electric heavy-duty switch

The manufacturer says that large national and international operators are showing strong interest in electric vehicles (EVs).

DHL and Volvo launch electric truck pilot

DHL Freight and Volvo Trucks have joined forces to launch the first pilot tests of a fully electric Volvo FH truck with gross combination weights up to 60 tonnes.

Volvo Trucks helps fleet “keep moving” during Coronavirus crisis with new finance offer

Volvo Trucks has launched a new finance programme called Keep Moving, to support haulage firms through the challenging Coronavirus pandemic.

Mercedes and Volvo to jointly develop hydrogen trucks

Volvo Trucks and Daimler are forming a joint venture to develop hydrogen fuel cells for heavy-duty commercial vehicles.

DHL receives 700 new vehicles with Volvo Trucks partnership

Volvo send 700 new vehicles to DHL.

Pall-Ex first to trial new eco truck

Pall-Ex has become the first pallet network to trial a Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) powered truck as part of its fleet.

Bywaters takes 30 new Volvo Trucks

Bywaters has purchased nine skip loaders, five box vans and 14 hook loaders of various sizes, organised by Enfield’s Volvo Truck and Bus Centre.

Volvo Trucks estimates 7% fuel saving with FH I-Save solution

Volvo Trucks has introduced the Volvo FH with I-Save option, which combines its new D13TC engine with an updated fuel efficiency package.

Volvo delivers first electric trucks to customers

The first Volvo FL Electric trucks have been delivered to customers in Europe.

Volvo appoints Phil Wilkes as used truck sales director

Wilkes joins the team at Warwick from Volvo Financial Services, where he has held the role of sales director UK and Ireland working with Volvo Truck and Bus.

Roger Alm appointed new president of Volvo Trucks

Roger Alm has been appointed as the new president of Volvo Trucks and as a new member of Volvo’s Group executive board.

Volvo Trucks new engine meets new Euro-6 Step D regulation

Volvo Trucks are upgrading its D11 and D13 diesel engines for its FH, FM and FMX models to meet the new Euro-6 Step D regulation.

Volvo Trucks announces Robert Grozdanovski as UK and Ireland MD

Grozdanovski succeeds Arne Knaben who has moved to Gothenburg to take up an appointment as Volvo Trucks’ VP for Hub MEENA (Middle East, East & North Africa).

Volvo Trucks launches real-time monitoring system to boost uptime

Volvo Trucks is using new methods to monitor and analyse critical components in real-time to predict potential malfunctions before they interfere with the customer´s business.

Corcoran named acting MD Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland

Mike Corcoran has been appointed acting managing director for Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland.

Carlos Rodrigues new MD of Renault Trucks UK and Ireland

Renault Trucks UK and Ireland has announced the appointment of Carlos Rodrigues to the role of managing director with effect from October 1.