Volvo FH joins Motorway Police 'Operation Mistletoe'

Volvo Trucks have supplied an FH 6x2 tractor unit on short-term loan to the West Mercia based Central Motorway Police Group (CMPG). The '60' plate FH-460 was sourced from Volvo Trucks' Used Truck department and took part in 'Operation Mistletoe'.

The plain white liveried

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Deliveries of Volvo branded trucks in October decreased by 10 per cent

Deliveries of Volvo branded trucks in October decreased by 10 per cent to 10,051 vehicles compared with the same month last year.

In Europe, deliveries decreased by 6 per cent to 4,350 trucks in total compared to October last year. The current slowdown in economic

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Winners of Volvo Trucks Safety Award 2012 in North America rewarded

Volvo Trucks in North America have rewarded the excellent performance records and safety-first focuses of Erb International and Munoz Trucking by naming them winners of the 2012 Volvo Trucks Safety Award.

Earlier this year, Volvo Trucks invited all fleets across the US

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New truck finder app from Volvo Trucks

Buying a used Volvo truck from an authorised dealer is always a sound investment since it receives the same support and service as a new truck. But now with the release of the new truck finder app, it is even easier to find the perfect used truck.

The new app is an extension

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Volvo Trucks' global deliveries up to and including June 2012 decreased by 4 per cent

Volvo Trucks' global deliveries up to and including June 2012 decreased by 4 per cent to 52,473 trucks compared to the same period last year.


Deliveries to Europe up to and including June 2012 amounted to 21,816 trucks - a decrease of 8 per cent compared to

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Volvo increases uptime with wireless connection

Volvo Trucks has developed a new GSM-based system that allows the workshop to check a truck's condition remotely – a development that promises increased uptime and lower maintenance costs. The system is scheduled for release in Europe in 2013.

The new

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DHL-B&Q's Edward Fowell wins Volvo Trucks Driver Challenge 2012

The Volvo Trucks Driver Challenge 2012 has been won by DHL – B&Q driver Edward Fowell.

On hearing the announcement that he had won the gruelling fuel economy focused final he declared himself to be, "Overwhelmed, it's marvellous. I couldn't believe

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New Volvo engine for Euro-VI

Volvo Trucks is now presenting an engine tailored for the tough Euro-VI environmental standards. Oxides of nitrogen emissions have dropped by 77 per cent and particulate emissions have been halved. First off the mark is Volvo's D13 460 hp engine, which today powers

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Registrations open for Volvo’s VISTA Competition 2012-2013

VISTA – Volvo Trucks' and Volvo Buses' world championship for service and workshop personnel – is once again about to begin, with registrations being accepted from July 1. When round one of the competition kicks off in September, it is hoped that over 14,000

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Pilsner beer distributed with Volvo FL trucks in the Czech Republic

At a ceremony held in Plzen in the Czech Republic last week, the first three of 35 Volvo FL trucks passed through the historical Pilsner Urquell main gate to be handed over to representatives from Prazdroj Breweries, symbolising the start of a co-operation between

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