Trucks
More deliveries for Volvo Trucks in January
The demand for heavy trucks remained strong on several Volvo Trucks markets. All told, 7,786 trucks (5975) were delivered in January, an increase of 30 per cent compared with the same period last year. In Eastern Europe, the number of deliveries increased by 144 per cent, totalling 877 vehicles (360).
Iveco wins Euro 5 deal with Coca-Cola Enterprises
Coca-Cola Enterprises Ltd is in the process of taking delivery of ten new Iveco Stralis Euro 5 rigids, complete with extra large 150 litre AdBlue tanks to ensure refills are only required every six weeks.
Volvo participate in global initiative on climate change
More than 85 companies and organisations around the world - among them the Volvo Group – have recently signed a post-Kyoto framework for clean energy and climate change action. The statement was intended as a way forward for tackling climate change.
Ivor King’s Volvo Euro 4 FH16-660 is “the kit for the job.”
Nuneaton-based sheet piling contractors Ivor King have selected a Volvo FH16-660 to haul their heavy plant, citing its “fantastic performance” and the excellent service from supplying Volvo Dealer Hartshorne as the key factors in their choice of marque and model.
Volvo makes bid for Nissan Diesel
AB Volvo’s Board of Directors has decided to make a public offer to acquire the Japanese truck manufacturer Nissan Diesel.
Carter’s Volvo FH16-660 follows rising plant weight trend
Carter Haulage and Storage of Norfolk have responded to a rising trend in the weight of construction plant used by customers for their growing heavy-haulage business by adding a 125 tonne GCW, Euro 4 compliant Volvo FH16-660 into their 14-strong, mixed fleet. Says the company’s owner Shaun Carter. “Plant weights are going up and up and we have to follow.”
Iveco and Tata Motors explore strategic alliance opportunities
Iveco, a Fiat Group company, and Tata Motors have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to analyse the feasibility of cooperation, across markets, in the commercial vehicle sector. The MoU encompasses a number of potential developments in engineering, manufacturing, sourcing and distribution of products, aggregates and components.
Volvo starts project with hybrid-drive refuse vehicles in Gothenburg and Stockholm
The Swedish Energy Agency has granted SEK 9.8m (£ 715,000 approx) in financial support to AB Volvo for a project within the development of new hybrid technology for heavy vehicles. The project comprises development and testing of hybrid technology in two refuse collection trucks in Gothenburg and Stockholm. The aim of the project is to achieve fuel savings of up to 30%.
Volvo launch ‘Genuine Volvo Service’ and debut FH16-540 at CV Show
Volvo Truck and Bus will once again be exhibiting at the Commercial Vehicle Show to be held at the NEC, Birmingham from 24th to 26th April 2007.
Midlands’ first Euro 5 Volvo at G S Logistics
Northampton-based G S Logistics has taken delivery of the Midlands’ first Euro 5 specified Volvo – an FH-520 6x2 tractor unit, running at 44 tonnes GCW. Highly specified in the interests of driver appeal and company image, the truck joins a small, but growing mixed fleet undertaking general haulage.
Bolton Council takes delivery of new fleet of Volvo gritting/snow clearing vehicles
Bolton Council have recently taken delivery of eight new 4x2 new model Volvo FL-H fitted with “Econ” 6 cubic metre Gritter bodies and new easy-fit demountable snowploughs.
Yuill and Dodds purchases first Iveco Trakker
Major Scottish haulage contractor Yuill and Dodds has taken delivery of a new Iveco Trakker, marking the first Iveco eight wheeler to be operated by the Hamilton-based company.
First Volvo FE’s in UK go into service with Veolia
The first batch of new Volvo FE’s in the UK has gone into service with Veolia Environmental Services (UK) Plc, the UK’s leading waste management provider.
Church Farm Surfacing purchase five new Volvo Trucks
Middlewich-based, Church Farm Surfacing Ltd have replaced five of their current fleet with new Volvo trucks – making the majority of their fleet Volvo.
Biffa celebrate 1,000th Volvo in style - with focus on safety
Biffa, one of the best known brands in the growing waste management and recycling sector and the leading name in waste collection in the UK, celebrated the recent acquisition of the company’s 1,000th Volvo truck with a specially built FM-400 8x4 fitted with Heil Front End Loader (FEL) bodywork.