Monthly Archives: July, 2010
Freshlinc get delivery of new DAF XF105
Freshlinc, the cunningly named Lincolnshire chilled produce distributor, has recently received delivery of a new DAF XF105, and one which has been customised with new features and bespoke livery. The XF105 is one of the new range of DAF trucks for sale, and was supplied by local DAF dealership Ford and Slater Spalding. The deal [...]
Trucks industry begins to show signs of recovery
After the economic troubles of the last two years, both the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association, and the National Truck Equipment Association have reported that there are intimations that both of their respective sectors are beginning to recover. The Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association(HDMA), which represent such names as Iveco trucks,surveyed manufacturers of parts for class 8 [...]
The new improved safety system in the Actros range
Across the sector, Mercedes trucks are known for their safety, in fact the Mercedes-Benz Actros truck is renowned as the safest truck on the market. One of the reasons for the outstanding safety performance of Benz trucks is that they don’t rest on their laurels, and so the Actros, already the pinnacle of truck safety, [...]
Iveco extend their range of commerical light vehicles
It has been announced that Iveco trucks has broadened its Daily and EcoDaily light commercial vehicle range. New 7 ton models are now available in three different configurations: crew cab, chassis cab and van. The new models are capable of larger payloads than the 6.5 ton models, by virtue of an increase of 470 Kg. [...]
Ransomes Jacobsen increase fleet with new Volvo trucks
Ransomes Jacobsen, providers of top quality turf care equipment, have increased their transportation fleet by investing in some new volvo trucks. The Volvo FL vehicles, at 18 tons each, are to be used to take their mowers to major golf courses across Europe and Great Britain, in order to perform demonstrations. Matt Gough, the Demonstration [...]
Daimler enter joint venture with Foton to produce Mercedes trucks in China
The world’s largest truck maker, Daimler AG, producer of, amongst others, mercedes trucks, is joining forces with Beiqi Foton Motor Co., which is China’s largest manufacturer of commercial vehicles. They announced today that this joint venture will produce Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles in the far east. It was reported that the two companies have been negotiating [...]
Volvo open new dealership facility in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is the location of a new cutting-edge facility opened by Centre Poids Lourds, a private dealership which was established in 1974,and is based in Malmedy in Belgium, and specialises in volvo trucks. The facility has a surface area of 21,000 metres squared, rendering it one of the largest of its [...]
Daimler reorganises its Indian truck operation
Daimler has announced the completion of the restructuring of their truck operation in India, having reconfigured the sales and mmarketing applications from mercedes trucks India, to Daimler India Commercial Vehicles. Mercedes-Benz will continue to deal with bus and passenger automobile section of the Indian market, whilst Daimler India will control the truck sector. Prior to [...]
Volvo to display green technology at the IAA
The IAA show in Hanover this year is being anticipated in a particularly eager manner this year, after Volvo, famous for their new and used volvo trucks announced that their display will be a feature their new FMX truck, alongside a selection of cutting edge green technologies and solutions. Their ambitious plans were laid out [...]
Chatsfields team up with iFleet to offer new repair service
A new repair and maintenance service has been announced by Chatfields, the van and truck dealer which distributes daf trucks for sale, Renault trucks and Ford and Nissan vehicles. The philosophy behind the service is to offer maintenance pro-actively, aiming to provide a more financially efficient service than ever before. Wayne Edwards, Chatfields’ National Franchise [...]
