Trucks

A perfect analysis

Vehicle Operators are settling for second-rate analysis services and are not making the most of their tachograph data according to Road Tech Computer Systems’ Managing Director Derek Beevor.

Murphy Commercials joins Volvo Truck and Bus Dealer Network

Murphy Commercials, of Cloughaun, Claregalway, Co. Galway, Ireland, have been appointed to the Volvo Truck and Bus Dealer Network and will provide the full range of Volvo parts, service and repairs from their ten-bay facility on the N17.

XF105 proves a great deal for CFT Services

Six top-of-the-range DAF XF105s have joined the fleet of CFT Services, chosen for their luxurious specification and good fuel efficiency combined with a well structured deal through PACCAR Financial.

Chevron drives European truck lubricant revolution

Chevron Global Lubricants, a division of Chevron Limited, is introducing a new advanced high performance lubricant for European trucks that offers vehicle operator’s cost effective, non-conventional mineral oils based on Chevron’s global leadership in the supply of advanced Group II base oil technology.

New Volvo drivelines increase power and decrease fuel consumption

In January Volvo Trucks launched the world’s most powerful truck, with a power output of 700 hp. Now the company is renewing its entire driveline range. The result is higher power, up to three per cent lower fuel consumption and significantly lower emissions.

Volvo’s Trucks 100 times cleaner in 20 years

Volvo Trucks is now introducing a new generation of diesel engines with extremely low emissions of air pollutants. Over the past two decades, Volvo’s trucks have become 100 times cleaner.

New engine range from Volvo Trucks

Volvo Trucks is introducing a new range of engines and transmissions that give up to three per cent lower fuel consumption, three per cent lower carbon dioxide emissions, 40 per cent lower oxides of nitrogen emissions and higher power outputs.

New Volvo I-Shift saves fuel

A new version of Volvo’s celebrated automated gearchanging system - I-Shift - has now been introduced featuring a number of intelligent features that save fuel, improve traction and increase gearchanging comfort.

FTA welcomes completion of major England and Wales gateway

The completion of a £61m scheme to improve a notoriously congested road linking England to north Wales has been warmly welcomed by leading industry body the Freight Transport Association (FTA).

New Iveco website serves up special offers

Iveco has re-launched its website ivecovehicles.co.uk with a new design, structure and additional content aimed at highlighting the latest special offers available to UK customers through its nationwide dealer network.

Volvo Trucks’ deliveries January 2009

The lower demand for new trucks were clearly reflected in the January deliveries, which declined with 46% compared with the year-earlier period. The customers are adapting to the financial crisis and are postponing replacements of older trucks. Consequently, today the market organisation is focused on maintaining good customer relations and developing the aftermarket business.