With deliveries of Volvo Trucks down 3% in Europe and a similar performance in North America, it was down to South American deliveries to keep the Volvo factories moving. Deliveries up 88% in April meant that Volvo’s overall deliveries were up by 13%. The European figures were dragged down by Eastern Europe (-7%), whilst Western [...]
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While Starbucks, Amazon and Google are happy to trade in the UK and hide taxable profits abroad, Iveco’s parent company, Fiat Industrial is about to do the opposite. Moving their tax domicile from Italy where the corporation tax rate is over 31% to the UK where it currently stands at 23.25% and will fall to [...]
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MAN CEO, Des Evans believes that Government Grants are the way to get the truck industry moving again…. “While I am delighted so many operators and dealers are battling successfully with this seemingly never-ending recession, I am also conscious of the latest market registration figures from the SMMT. In the first four months of 2013, [...]
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The Renault Kerax has been involved in plenty of expeditions such as the Dakar Rally and the Cape to Cape. As a result, Renault Trucks has launched an ‘Adventure Kit’ for the Kerax. The Renault Kerax Adventure is distinguished by a new look and its unique livery, grey radiator grille, hefty bull bar and rally [...]
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Claes Jacobsson, currently Senior Vice President Financial Services for Scania CV AB and based at the company’s headquarters in Södertälje, Sweden, has been appointed Managing Director of Scania (GB) Limited. Jacobsson will not be starting his new role until 1 September 2013. In this position he succeeds Hans-Christer Holgersson, who will continue with board assignments [...]
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Although 10% of the world’s population lives in Africa, there has never been a vehicle specifically designed and manufactured in volume to meet the rigours of the continent. That situation is about to change with the development of the OX, a highly unconventional ‘flat-pack’ all-terrain light truck that could benefit people living in remote villages [...]
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The Ford Transit was chosen by British Gas when asked which van best suited the needs of their central heating installation engineers. This compatibility was one of the key factors that resulted in an order for 520 Ford Transit models from British Gas. British Gas chose the Ford Transit primarily for its economy and low [...]
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The start of the new FIA European Truck Racing Championship is fast approaching. The Renault Trucks-MKR Technology team, European Champions in 2012, is now preparing to defend their title. After having worked all winter long on the racing trucks, the team is counting on its two drivers Adam Lacko and Markus Bösiger to challenge at [...]
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The new Volvo FL and Volvo FE trucks have been revealed with new interiors and a new four-cylinder, 5-litre engine for the FL range. The cab has clearer instruments and new ergonomic seats featuring an integrated headrest and safety belt. A reinforced seat and seat anchoring in the floor help improve safety. There is a [...]
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Sending a text message or making a phone call while at the wheel will land drivers with harsher penalties, the transport minister warned. In a move to crack down on dangerous driving, Patrick McLoughlin indicated that fines for a variety of offences would rise by 50%, from £60 to £90. The number of penalty points [...]
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