Volvo has introduced an Optimized Series of regional haul tractors, which the company says offer improved fuel efficiency and payload. The series includes eight models intended for regional tanker, bulk haul, refrigerated, dry van or ...
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Toyota Material Handling U.S.A. (TMHU) today announced management changes including the appointment of Joe Cacopardo to national marketing manager and Anne Ewing to national manager of dealer IT operations. "These executives bring a ...
Volvo Trucks has announced the availability of an XE (exceptional efficiency) package for its 11-litre engine. The XE11 will be available on Volvo VNM and VNL models, rated at up to 80,000 lbs. The engine will be aimed at LTL, ...
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Volvo Trucks has added two new Canadian leasing locations. Performance Equipment/Great Lakes Truck Leasing & Rental in Mississauga, Ont. and Durham Truck and Equipment Sales and Service/Durham Leasing Systems in Ajax, Ont. have joined the ...
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Volvo's New River Valley truck plant has achieved zero landfill status, meaning all waste produced at the facility is now recycled, composed or converted to electricity. The 1.6 million sq.-ft. truck plant produces all Volvo trucks sold ...
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A year, almost to the day, after its spectacular launch, the new Volvo FH was elected International Truck of the Year 2014 by leading commercial vehicle journalists, representing 25 magazines throughout Europe. The Truck of the Year award ...
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Volvo Trucks has created a new clothing collection inspired by the company’s latest truck model for heavy construction duties – the Volvo FMX. The collection is a part of a newly launched partnership between Volvo Trucks and ...
As Volvo Trucks' first authorized 4S store in the mainland of China, together with Volvo Trucks, Beijing Walker Trading Co. Ltd (Beijing Walker) celebrated its ten year anniversary, toasting to the decade's cooperation which leads to an ...
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September 2nd 2013, Beijing, China. The hot weather cannot defeat the Fuelwatch players' passion and spirits. After more than five-month intense competition, the 2013 Volvo Trucks Fuelwatch Competition China Final concluded today. 21 ...
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Volvo Trucks has named Mike Randolph its new vice-president for North American national accounts. In his new role, Randolph will manage national accounts, developing total fleet solutions for LTL, truckload and private fleets, Volvo ...
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Swedish automobile manufacturer Volvo Cars has signed a deal with the Turkish manufacturer Karsan to terminate local assembly of the Renault Trucks for the domestic market by the end of 2013. The ending of the local assembly is expected ...
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The Volvo Group’s sales for the second quarter of 2013 recovered considerably compared with the first quarter of 2013 and amounted to SEK 72.8 billion, up 25%. Profitability also improved thanks to higher sales volumes and better ...
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Volvo Trucks has revealed a plan to commercialize dimethyl ether (DME)-powered heavy-duty commercial vehicles in North American market. As part of its plan, the company will commence limited production of DME-powered vehicles in 2015. ...
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Swedish automobile manufacturer Volvo Trucks has launched the new series of its trucks with the engines that comply with the Euro 6 emission standards. Scheduled for launch in spring 2014, the truck series includes variants ranging from ...
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The worldwide leader of zinc flake anticorrosion protection, NOF METAL COATINGS GROUP has been developing for many years an acknowledged expertise regarding fastener tightening control. The GEOMET 500 coating, internationally recognized, ...
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