Posted On: May 9, 2018
Road safety is a key issue in the auto industry, with car and truck manufacturers alike attempting to do more to address current concerns and lower the number of incidents which result in injuries or fatalities. ...
Posted On: April 18, 2018
In the race to make trucks more environmentally friendly and efficient, many manufacturers are turning to fuel cell technology and battery-based electric power trains. ...
Posted On: January 9, 2018
Volvo is updating its truck battery technology for both the FH and FM ranges as part of a move to improve their usability and make life easier for drivers... ...
Posted On: May 2, 2017
A Volvo FH truck with a gold paint job and various other unique aesthetic touches was sold off to raise money for charity at an event held in Birmingham, according to UK Haulier... ...
Posted On: April 4, 2017
Volvo Trucks has introduced an updated version of its infotainment unit for its flagship HGVs, promising that the new system will integrate a multitude of features which were previously distinct from one another to give drivers a more cohesive and convenient user experience, according to UK Haulier... ...
Posted On: November 29, 2016
In recent years Volvo Trucks has really innovated when it comes to marketing its HGVs and raising awareness about them amongst a mainstream audience and not just by targeting industry veterans... ...
Posted On: September 14, 2016
Last week 28 of the world’s most fuel-conscious truck drivers congregated in Volvo’s native Sweden to put their skills to the test in a challenge to see which of them could truly push modern engine technology to the limits of efficiency... ...
Posted On: April 21, 2016
When it comes to marketing, Volvo has managed to outdo every other major truck manufacturer in recent years... ...
Posted On: April 14, 2016
After media coverage and expectations built gradually in the run-up to the European Truck Platooning Challenge, the completion of this historic event has seen an explosion of interest in the achievements of the manufacturers involved... ...
Posted On: February 4, 2016
In the past week the procurement of new vehicles from Volvo Trucks has been announced by two different haulage companies, establishing the popularity of models from this Swedish manufacturer... ...
Posted On: July 8, 2015
Legislation due to come in force this November sees all new commercial vehicles over 8 tonnes GVW fitted with ‘Autonomous Emergency Braking’ systems – AEB for short... ...
Posted On: March 3, 2014
The new Volvo FH has won a prestigious design award at BMW Welt in Munich... ...
Posted On: January 23, 2014
It's red carpet time in Tinsel Town, with the stars lining up to be honoured or disappointed at the Golden Globes, Oscars, Grammys and Emmys... ...
Posted On: December 20, 2013
There are plenty of accidents reported on the UK’s slippery roads and motorways every Winter involving jack-knifing lorries... ...
Posted On: December 18, 2013
Following on from Scania’s announcement that their top powered 730hp V8 is now available in Euro 6 guise, Volvo have told us that their 16-litre FH16 will be available this coming Spring still with as much as 750hp available... ...
Posted On: December 13, 2013
The Volvo FH 460 is sure to be on the short list of most large fleet buyers looking for a prime mover in this sector, especially in its 6x2 3900mm wheelbase guise... ...
Posted On: October 14, 2013
Volvo Trucks have been carrying out a series of videos that means that we get a chance to have a nose around someone else’s cab... ...
Posted On: September 17, 2013
It wasn't so long ago that any truck approaching 400hp was looked upon as something of a monster, but for the last few years truck manufacturers have continued to bring out more and more powerful models... ...
Posted On: August 30, 2013
The Volvo FH 480 offers Volvo's usual quality and refinement of fit... ...
Posted On: August 6, 2013
The Volvo FH16 700 is a truck that attracts superlatives so it is at its best when paired with the outstanding Globetrotter XL cab... ...
Posted On: July 30, 2013
For most operators in the standard 44-tonne bracket, the Volvo FH16-660 is going to be a bit of overkill... ...
Posted On: September 28, 2012
There appears to have been a few teething problems with Volvo Truck's charity auction of the first Volvo FH Euro 6 from the production line... ...
Posted On: September 7, 2012
The Volvo FH has been Volvo Trucks’ flagship model for almost 20 years and now a new version of the truck is being launched... ...
Posted On: March 15, 2012
MC Truck Rental has done its biggest order to date whilst becoming one of the few rental companies to offer Volvo trucks on a spot hire basis... ...
Posted On: September 15, 2011
Volvo have just updated their FH16 to no fewer than 750hp to work on the toughest jobs... ...