Archive for March, 2010

New Volvo FMX construction truck

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

Volvo Trucks has announced that the company will be introducing the Volvo FMX. It is developed specifically for heavy tasks within the construction segment.
“This is a great truck, and I’m very proud of it. The new Volvo FMX really puts us - and our customers - in pole position,” says Staffan Jufors, President and CEO at Volvo Trucks.
Volvo FMX Contruction truck at Trucklocator.co.uk
“Customers are asking for increased specialisation and we are listening to them,” says Staffan Jufors. “The purpose-engineered Volvo FMX is the proof - a truck that truly reflects its capabilities, inside and out. It breathes construction.”

Growing focus on construction
The Volvo FMX is the latest contribution to Volvo Trucks’ aggressive product strategy - the most challenging product plan in the history of the company. The coming launch sends a powerful signal that Volvo is increasing its focus within the construction business.

“We already have great success with our current Volvo FM model, particularly in Russia, Eastern Europe and the Nordic markets. With the new specialised Volvo FMX, we see a huge potential to increase marketshares even further - on all markets,” says Staffan Jufors.

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EURO 6 Trucks to get £500 RPC

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

Announced in the Budget, the Government will introduce a reduced pollution certificate (RPC) scheme for Trucks meeting Euro 6 standards. This will allow a discount on vehicle excise duty for these vehicles for a period of up to 5 years.

It was also announced that company van tax will be halved for ultra low carbon vans for 5 years. These vehicles are generally hybrid or electric vehicles which are beneficial in both air quality and climate change terms as they tend to have very low or even zero emissions of both CO2 and other pollutants.

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Accurate cost control fuels Euroway’s first deal with Brogans

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

Euroway’s ability to accurately control lifetime vehicle costs has resulted in Scottish fuel distributor Brogan Fuels acquiring two new Mercedes Axor 2543 tractor units on a contract hire basis, using Euroway Group for the first time.
Mercedes Axor for sale at trucklocator.co.uk
The 5-year deal with Motherwell based Brogan Fuels also includes Euroway’s newly launched FleetSure fleet maintenance support programme and is part of the company’s growing presence North of the Border.
Two new pet reg Mercedes 2543 6 x2 fleet cabbed tractor units have now gone into service with Brogan Fuels based out of their depot in Grangemouth in Central Scotland. Covering in excess of 200,000 kms per annum, each truck is being used to distribute fuel oils to Brogan customers as far north as Inverness and as far south as Penrith in Northern England, as well as to their own network of local distribution depots.

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Scania drives industry change

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

Scania is driving change in the UK truck maintenance industry with its unique priced Fixed Price Repairs programme, which has rapidly established itself as an attractive option with the UK’s transport operators.
Scania Trucks at Trucklocator.co.uk
Available nationwide via Scania’s 90-strong service centre network, replacement brake discs and pads, clutches, lights, starter motors and radiators are among the wide range of workshop repair tasks proving particularly popular. The programme is now set to enter a new phase as Scania embarks upon an aggressive marketing campaign to further boost awareness and demand.

“Customers today need to accurately know the costs of repairs in advance – and with prices quoted and guaranteed up front, our Fixed Price Repairs programme breaks the industry mould,” says James Armstrong, Aftersales Director for Scania (Great Britain) Limited. “Scania Fixed Price Repairs are based on the known standard times an experienced Scania Technician will take to do the job. We know those times are the most efficient in the industry and if for any reason the job should take us longer, no additional labour charges will be passed on to the customer.
“Furthermore, our Fixed Price Repairs use only Scania parts of the same quality as the original and the price we quote includes all consumables required to do the job. All Scania Fixed Price Repairs carry a full warranty, including roadside assistance and consequential damage cover.
“The net result is that Fixed Price Repairs from Scania are exceptionally cost-effective and represent excellent value for money. And with every job carried out by fully-skilled Scania Technicians, quality, attention to detail and peace of mind are all assured.

“The uptake and demand we are seeing around the UK clearly demonstrates that operators find our Fixed Price Repairs programme an extremely attractive proposition. We will therefore continue to drive the change by further extending the range of jobs covered by the programme. For the future, we will be introducing Fixed Price Repairs to our Ancillary Services business, covering, for example, tail-lifts and fridges, our Tanker Support activities and even our Accident Damage Repair service.

“In summary, with top quality work and highly competitive prices, Scania Fixed Price Repair have been designed to take away the uncertainty and get vehicles back on the road as quickly and efficiently as possible.”

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VOLVO TRUCKS RELEASE A NEW VERSION OF THE VOLVO FM

Tuesday, March 16th, 2010

Volvo’s position within the regional distribution segment is further strengthened with the release of a new version of their Volvo FM .
Volvo FM for sale at Trucklocator.co.uk
Strong, modern and efficient
The most obvious change is the new exterior design that features a new grille and headlights for example, all clearly inspired by the Volvo FH. Simply put, this truck is built to look like a leader – strong, modern and efficient. New features, such as anti-slip windscreen steps and interior trim enhancements further refine the truck’s top-class comfort and safety, giving a sense that it is a continuously evolving leader and top-of-the-line distribution truck.

“It’s a ‘complete’ truck in every sense of the word,” says Claes Nilsson, President Europe Division at Volvo Trucks. “With the updated Volvo FM, we want to further strengthen this truck’s contribution to the segment and reinforce its position as the best truck in its class for regional transport. So much is already built into the Volvo FM in terms of comfort, safety and fuel efficiency, so it was more a matter of further fine-tuning, based on feedback we have received from customers.”

Complements recent FM news
The new release complements previous Volvo FM innovations, including the recently-updated automated I-Shift gearbox and Volvo’s recently-introduced new engine range that offers more power from less fuel. According to Volvo, the 13-litre engine - in combination with the Volvo I-Shift - reduces fuel consumption by up to three per cent compared to the earlier version, while offering power output of up to 500 hp and peak torque of 2500 Nm. The alternative 11-litre engine gives customers high load capacity, while offering high performance and impressive fuel efficiency. Both the D13 and D11 engines are also available in variants tailored for the Enhanced Environmental Vehicle (EEV) requirements.

New cab packages offer tailored comfort and economy
The new version of the Volvo FM also gives customers more choice. For example, Volvo is introducing a full range of cab packages to suit both operation and application. “The new cab packages give customers more choices and opportunities to optimise the truck to specific needs in terms of driver comfort and economy, for more productive and profitable operations,” says Claes Nilsson.

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