Volvo Trucks
Adnams Brewery Ales’ new Volvo FL with I-Sync is no small beer
Award-winning Suffolk brewery Adnams has taken delivery of a new Volvo FL 18 tonne, 4x2 rigid, which is among the UK’s first to feature the new I-Sync automated transmission.
VISTA reaches the semi-final stage
VISTA – Volvo Trucks’ and Volvo Buses’ worldwide competition and training programme for aftermarket, parts and service personnel – has now reached the regional semi-finals, which are being held at seven locations over five continents.
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.
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.
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.
South East Cranes get a lift with productive Euro 5 Volvo FE rigids
Walton-on-Thames-based South East Cranes (SEC) is offering customers the services of two new Volvo FE-320 rigids which have recently joined the crane truck company’s specialist hire fleet.
D.A.J. Evans marks golden anniversary with new Volvo FH16
Carmarthenshire’s D.A.J. Evans Ltd. has celebrated fifty years in business with the acquisition of a new Volvo FH16 6x2 tractor unit. The 580hp truck, plated for operation at 44 tonnes GCW, is finished in the company’s distinctive orange livery and will join the rest of the Llandysul-based, all-Volvo fleet in delivering sand and aggregate to customers of all sizes across West Wales.
Volvo Group - Condensed report on 2008 operations
After a strong first half of 2008 with registrations of trucks on very high levels in Europe, the truck market has decelerated through the course of the second half of 2008.
Heavyweight comfort with Volvo FH16 for Allsop
Derbyshire plant hire and earth-moving operator Allsop Plant and Haulage has taken delivery of a new Volvo FH16-660, plated for operation at 150 tonnes. The 6x4 tractor unit will join the rest of the Smalley-based company’s Volvo-heavy fleet, moving heavy plant across the UK and beyond.
Euro 5 Volvo’s hit the right note for Radiohead and McGuinness
Established in 1991, Irish operator Frank McGuinness has built an enviable reputation for transporting equipment and stage sets for the top names in the music and entertainment business across Europe.
Universal buy new Volvo flagship to complement its brand image
When the entire nation seems to be focusing on the doom and gloom of the credit crunch its inspiring to find a new young company who is upbeat and positive about the future of its business.
Volvo FH-500 makes a good show for Johnsons of Burscough
Container haulage operator Johnsons of Burscough has taken delivery of a highly-specified new Volvo FH-500 tractor unit. While driver retention was a key factor in the choice of fit-out, the company also intends to show the truck in its well-known two-tone green livery at various events.