Volvo Trucks
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People News 13 Sep 2018Corcoran named acting MD Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland
Mike Corcoran has been appointed acting managing director for Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland.
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People News 10 Sep 2018Carlos 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.
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Latest News 8 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.
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Latest News 8 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.
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Truck News 13 Apr 2018First electric Volvo Truck enters service
Volvo Trucks has introduced its first all-electric truck – the Volvo FL Electric - for urban distribution and refuse operations.
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Truck News 29 Mar 2018New LNG-powered Volvo FM hits the road
Volvo Trucks has introduced the first of its new gas-powered truck to the UK.
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New Contracts 12 Mar 2018Ardboe Coldstore expands fleet with Volvo FH
Ardboe Coldstore has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a new Volvo FH-500 tractor unit, supplied by Dennison Commercials.
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Latest News 5 Feb 2018BJ Crowther increases fuel efficiency with Volvo's Dynafleet fleet management system
BJ Crowther is raising vehicle and driver efficiency levels as part of a three-month trial using Volvo’s Dynafleet fleet management system.
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Fleet Management 24 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.
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Truck News 1 Dec 2017Halfords renews 50-strong truck fleet with Volvo
Halfords Group has renewed its fleet of 50 trucks with Volvo for an undisclosed sum.
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New Contracts 25 Oct 2017Volvo FMX is first choice for Gordon Group
Gordon Group is adding 30 new Volvo FMX 8x4 tippers to its fleet, in a planned fleet replacement programme.
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Truck News 28 Sep 2017Gas-powered trucks best for heavy regional and long-haul operations, says Volvo
Volvo Trucks says that by replacing diesel with liquefied natural gas or biogas, CO2 emissions from heavy trucks can be drastically reduced.
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Truck News 28 Sep 2017Scania fined £770m for price fixing
The European Commission (EC) has fined Scania more than €880 million (£770m) for its participation in a truck cartel.
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Safety 21 Aug 2017Volvo Trucks: Making life safer for vulnerable road users
Volvo Trucks undertakes European-wide accident study to help reduce road transport injuries and fatalities for vulnerable road users.
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Truck News 6 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.
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Truck News 23 Jun 2017Volvo adds 350PS engine and nine-tonne front axle to FE range
Volvo is now offering its FE range with a 350PS engine and a new nine-tonne front axle.
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Truck News 18 May 2017Volvo Trucks and Renova test autonomous refuse truck
Volvo Trucks, together with Swedish waste management company Renova, is currently testing and researching an autonomous refuse truck.
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Truck News 24 Mar 2017Volvo Trucks launches connected infotainment and navigation system
Volvo Trucks has launched a new integrated infotainment system which combines connected services and satnav.
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Truck News 23 Mar 2017
Brexit 'won’t hold back' Volvo Trucks
Truck manufacturer targets 20% market share through increased demand for construction equipment.
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Truck News 6 Dec 2016Volvo Trucks launches new road-safety campaign for cyclists
Volvo Trucks has launched its new global traffic safety campaign ‘See and Be Seen’ - a new initiative to improve safety awareness among unprotected, vulnerable road-users.
