Volvo Trucks
Kaluga factory opening gives cause for great optimism
On January 19th Volvo Trucks become the first foreign manufacturer to start full scale commercial vehicle production in Russia
The world’s strongest truck launched with a computer game
How do you create buzz on a new truck model ? As Volvo Trucks launches the 700hp FH16 – the world’s strongest truck - the company’s marketing strategists are reaching out to new target groups through new communication channels.
Gold medal for Volvo Trucks’ film
Volvo Trucks’ corporate presentation film ‘The Balance’ has won the “Gold World Medal” and “Best Film” at the renowned international “New York Festivals” in the USA, and the Merchandise film ‘Engineered to Wear’ was awarded “Finalist Certificate” at the same festival.
Volvo Trucks inaugurates new production plant in Russia
Today Volvo inaugurates its Russian production plant in Kaluga. This coincides with the introduction of new, higher Russian custom duties for imported trucks.
Premiere for the most powerful truck in the world
Volvo Trucks has launched the world’s most powerful series-manufactured truck. The Volvo FH16 with 700 hp and 3150 Nm of torque.
Volvo D16: The heart of the world’s most powerful truck
It was already powerful, now it is the most powerful in the world. Enter the Volvo D16G – the beating heart of the new Volvo FH16.
Unique Volvo FM rigid improves Prima fleet efficiency
Fashion logistics and garment processing specialists Prima Distribution have taken delivery of a unique Volvo FM rigid truck, which offers seamless transition between pallet, carton and hanging garment transport.
Volvo & AEBI Schmidt FL-240/SK600 demonstrator
Volvo Trucks, through its Dealer Volvo Truck and Bus Centre East Anglia, has co-operated with the market leaders in sweeping technology, Aebi Schmidt UK, to create a state-of-the art demonstrator vehicle.
Volvo’s used truck retail operation to move closer to customers
Volvo Trucks has announced that, from 24th December 2008, the company’s Used Truck Retail Sales Operation at Coventry will be devolved to the existing depots at Bedford and Didcot, Kettering, Hayes, Enfield and Avonmouth and the new Dealerpoint at Bardon (Leics.). Used Truck Sales staff will be based out of the Dealerpoints.
Volvo in pilot project for climate-efficient timber transportation
In January 2009 a pilot project will get under way that may lead to a radical decrease in the climate impact of Sweden’s timber transport operations. The goals are fewer vehicles, lower emissions and continued high traffic safety.
Volvo Trucks’ deliveries November 2008
Volvo Trucks’ deliveries in the month of November declined by 8% compared with the year-earlier period.
Payload pays off for Plantspeed with Volvo FH16-660
Avonmouth-based heavy haulage operator Plantspeed has taken delivery of a new Volvo FH16-660, equipped with front chassis extensions and the latest VEB+ engine brake. The 8x4 tractor unit is plated for operation at 150 tonnes GCW and forms part of an order for six trucks, the remainder of which will be Volvo FH-520 6x2 tag axle tractor units, plated at 80 tonnes.
Volvo’s hybrids for England and France
Volvo Trucks are set to deliver four hybrid powered refuse trucks to Veolia Propreté, one of the world’s largest refuse handling companies, and next autumn they will start work in London and Paris.
Green corridors provide for safer and more environmentally sound transports
The Volvo Group is initiating co-operation within the Swedish government’s logistics forum and with the authorities to realise the EU Commission’s concept regarding environmentally sound goods transport in ‘green corridors’.
Volvo returns to Magnus with FH-480 acquisitions
Ipswich-based general logistics provider Magnus Group has begun a programme of Volvo truck acquisitions; the first five of an extensive slate of FH-480 tractor units have recently been delivered.